koregen Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 (edited) Edited June 23, 2019 by koregen 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn_Jet Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Might be a bit hyperbolic there, but I think he's a very solid pick and in a couple years in a re-draft, would easily go in the later half of the 1st round. He's got silky smooth hands and despite his smaller stature (stature, not frame, dude is 18yrs old, 5'9 and 190lbs, he's solid) plays a feisty game. He somewhat reminds me of Brenden Gallagher, I could maybe see that being his top upside as well, top six, 60-ish point in your face winger. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, Quinn_Jet said: Might be a bit hyperbolic there, but I think he's a very solid pick and in a couple years in a re-draft, would easily go in the later half of the 1st round. He's got silky smooth hands and despite his smaller stature (stature, not frame, dude is 18yrs old, 5'9 and 190lbs, he's solid) plays a feisty game. He somewhat reminds me of Brenden Gallagher, I could maybe see that being his top upside as well, top six, 60-ish point in your face winger. I know very little about him. Does he have some “rat” in his game? That lacrosse like goal he scored would sure piss off the other team. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoosh Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 This was an exciting pick for sure. Didn’t know they were so high on him, but it felt like getting him was as important to the staff as picking Podkozlin. So I’m pretty excited about him too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn_Jet Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, Alflives said: I know very little about him. Does he have some “rat” in his game? That lacrosse like goal he scored would sure piss off the other team. Hmm, not sure if I'd call him "ratty", but, if Podkolzin is our potential pit-bull, Hoglander is also our potential pest with skill. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanuck Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 I can understand why JB and co were thrilled to get him where they did. He was ranked in the first round on several reputable lists: http://www.mynhldraft.com/2019-nhl-draft/2019-nhl-draft-rankings/ If he eventually develops into that first rounder that people thought he was, it'll make up for losing that pick to TB - which would make me very, very happy! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48MPHSlapShot Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Dude put up 14 points in 50 games in the SHL this past season. The fact that he's already playing in the 3rd best league in the world with men and holding his ground tells me that there's a ton of potential with this kid. If he can put up good numbers in his next season (say a .5 PPG average or better), I could see him taking the Pettersson route and trying out for the team next season. Obviously I'm not expecting him to do what Petey did, but still, I love this pick and think he can challenge for a spot sooner rather than later. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tystick Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 If he was a year younger, he'd be a top 5 pick next year. Yes, that's a bold statement. I have a good feeling about him next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 I think this draft was a B/B+ for sure because of Podkolzin and Hoglander alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rob_Zepp Posted June 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 23, 2019 4 minutes ago, Pears said: I think this draft was a B/B+ for sure because of Podkolzin and Hoglander alone. I agree....and could be their best draft as a management team if these two players alone reach their potential. Some other intriguing picks (and a lot of them) add to the mix. Hard to remember a time when a team's first two picks are ranked as the potential "steal" of each respective round. 4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebreh Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 those highlights are exciting, i like this pick and Podkolzin equally. I think we got 1st round talent with the 40th pick. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post koregen Posted June 23, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 23, 2019 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Pears said: I think this draft was a B/B+ for sure because of Podkolzin and Hoglander alone. B/B+? you saw better picks at #10 and #40? I would rate it an A+ at those positions, I think both players are a steal that deserved to get picked much higher. Edited June 23, 2019 by koregen 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koregen Posted June 23, 2019 Author Share Posted June 23, 2019 39 minutes ago, Quinn_Jet said: Might be a bit hyperbolic there, but I think he's a very solid pick and in a couple years in a re-draft, would easily go in the later half of the 1st round. He's got silky smooth hands and despite his smaller stature (stature, not frame, dude is 18yrs old, 5'9 and 190lbs, he's solid) plays a feisty game. He somewhat reminds me of Brenden Gallagher, I could maybe see that being his top upside as well, top six, 60-ish point in your face winger. He definitely looks like he has a bit of bite to his game with stick and puck that could be most compared to a yoyo. What a steal at #40! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebreh Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, koregen said: He definitely looks like he has a bit of bite to his game with stick and puck that could be most compared to a yoyo. What a steal at #40! who are some of his comparables? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn_Jet Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 https://www.defendingbigd.com/2019/6/10/18639429/2019-nhl-entry-draft-prospect-profile-nils-hoglander-dallas-stars-shl-left-wing-fast-skilled-rogle Very good read on Hoglander. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koregen Posted June 23, 2019 Author Share Posted June 23, 2019 love this quote, "I said something I’ll say again: puck-handling is one of the most essential tools an effective forward can have. It’s the one thing an opponent can’t reliably anticipate, and thus can’t defend against consistently". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 14 minutes ago, Quinn_Jet said: https://www.defendingbigd.com/2019/6/10/18639429/2019-nhl-entry-draft-prospect-profile-nils-hoglander-dallas-stars-shl-left-wing-fast-skilled-rogle Very good read on Hoglander. We’re some projecting Hoglander in the top 20? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koregen Posted June 23, 2019 Author Share Posted June 23, 2019 Some scouts had him top 30 and if you watch the video I linked which was posted a few months ago and read the title perhaps you will start to see how awesome this pick is at #40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camel Toe Drag Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Reminds me of Arvidsson. Extremely happy about this pick. Looks like a gamer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drive-By Body Pierce Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 There were at least a couple of pre-draft rankings that had him as high as mid-1st-round. To me that screams upside while admittedly knowing little to nothing about him at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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