Primal Optimist Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Anton Slepyshev, drafted 978th in our Inaugural draft, but First Overall in the KHL Draft..at 17 years of age. Anton also has the honour of being drafted by the Edmonton Oilers, although in the 88th overall position in 2013. A fantastic Carolina Prospect, but will they ever entice him to play the North American game? Slepyshev performed admirably at this year's World Junior Championship, captaining the Russian team to a bronze medal and playing on the team's top line, scoring seven points in seven games, including an outstanding performance in the quarterfinals against the United States. Craig MacTavish had some nice things to say about Slepyshev after the tournament: He has a dynamic skill set. High-speed skill. He competes well. There’s plenty of tools there. Talent Analysis Slepyshev is a big winger with great hands and a blazing top speed. When combined with his strong hockey sense in the offensive zone, he is tough to catch. His physical game needs a bit of work and he sometimes does not dig as deep into tough areas as he should. Future Slepyshev has already spent time in the KHL and has a year left remaining on his professional contract in Russia. This will give him time to continue to develop his game at a high level before making the jump to North American hockey. Based on recent draft results, and how the KHL fear has effected those playing in the KHL in the draft, we’ve downgraded Slepyshev quite a few ranks from where he would be based on pure talent. If things were certain about his coming to North America, he likely would have been a first rounder last year. Where he goest this year is anyone’s guess, as the questions answered by Slepyshev and his agent will give teams some clue as to when he could be playing in the NHL. In terms of style, Slepyshev plays the game similarly to Radim Vrbata of the Phoenix Coyotes. His maximum potential is to be an improved version of Vrbata and a true top line sniper and power forward off the wing, however the lingering KHL factor needs to be fully addressed. Note that my #47 ranking is where I would place him, and not a prediction of what NHL teams will do (our mock drafts will come later). Its very possible that Slepyshev could drop again in this draft, however I feel that he could be a real steal if taken in the mid 2nd round or later. His talent level is equivalent to a first round pick and the gamble here is if we will see him leave Russia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AriGold Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Columbus Blue Jackets select Nikita Nesterov. You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kj29 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Columbus Blue Jackets select Ryan MacInnis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AriGold Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 With the Flyers two skipped picks, we select: Brett Kulak & Anthony Stolarz you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disaronno Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Flyers are pleased to select: Ryan Fitzgerald. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AriGold Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 The Pittsburgh Penguins select Landon Ferarro You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primal Optimist Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 so...ummm...nobody already picked Slepy or Donato? That is good. Good. Shhhhhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gally Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 so...ummm...nobody already picked Slepy or Donato? That is good. Good. Shhhhhh U wot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnTavares Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Detroit selects alex Nedeljkovic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madness Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 With our missed selection, the St. Louis Blues select Spencer Watson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AriGold Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Tampa Bay selects D Andrew Welinski. You until 9:40pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intoewsables Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Tampa Bay selects D Matt Carkner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AriGold Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Sorry mate, hard luck (meant honestly). Youuuuuuuuuu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Wpg Jets Select; Peter Ceharlik Bruins prospect and G Keith Kincaid from the Devils (pls check spelling, Thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intoewsables Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I'll take the skip so I can talk to mau5 first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollarAndADream Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 FORWARDS Mason Raymond ($3.150m) / Evgeni Malkin ($9.500m) / Radim Vrbata ($5.000m) Nikita Kucherov ($0.894m) / Valtteri Filppula ($5.000m) / Reilly Smith ($?.???m) Viktor Stalberg ($3.000m) / Craig Smith ($2.000m) / Brian Gibbons ($0.750m) Michael Keranen ($0.925m) / Mark Letestu ($1.250m) / Matt Halischuk ($0.725m) Patrick Eaves ($0.650m) / Mikhail Grigorenko ($1.775m)DEFENSEMEN Jake Gardiner ($4.050m) / Alex Goligoski ($4.600m) Andy Greene ($3.000m) / Dan Girardi ($5.500m) Andre Benoit ($0.800m) / Anton Volchenkov ($1.000m) Brian Strait ($0.775m) /GOALTENDERS Ryan Miller ($6.000m) Carter Hutton ($0.725m)------CAPGEEK.COM TOTALS (follow @capgeek on Twitter)SALARY CAP: $69,000,000; CAP PAYROLL: $61,069,167; BONUSES: $1,165,000CAP SPACE (22-man roster): $7,930,833 Still Reilly Smith to sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AriGold Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Flyers are pleased to select: Ryan Fitzgerald. You again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney Crosby. Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 The Pittsburgh Penguins select Taylor Doherty and Greg McKegg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disaronno Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Flyers are pleased to select: Daniel Zaar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmen81 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Anaheim ducks select Keith kinkaid unless he's taken Wpg Jets Select; Peter Ceharlik Bruins prospect and G Keith Kincaid from the Devils (pls check spelling, Thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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