Ottawa Draft Poll: Part 1

NEELY wrote:I have never read or heard anyone suggest that.

This has actually been said, Avatar probably read it from the same thing I did. Edmonton's head scout Stu MacGregor said it.

Strome for me, I don't really like him as a person but he has twitter, and we need a player with twitter.

But I don't think he meant UPSIDE I think he meant REALISTIC PROJECTION

How far out do we think Strome is? I've heard people suggest 3 years...

Big Ev wrote:

NEELY wrote:I have never read or heard anyone suggest that.

This has actually been said, Avatar probably read it from the same thing I did. Edmonton's head scout Stu MacGregor said it.

The Oilers scouts saying it makes it irrelevant.

shabbs wrote:How far out do we think Strome is? I've heard people suggest 3 years...

I'd say 1 more year in junior but he could even make it right away who knows.

shabbs wrote:How far out do we think Strome is? I've heard people suggest 3 years...

He added 20 lbs last summer, so who knows. Burmistrov was a pole when he was drafted...
Ultimately though, another year in Junior would be better, hopefully a longer playoffs run. We don't need a game changer next year.

On the poll...I don't think a lot of people have seen Zibanejad. His stats are weird (played better in the SEL than in the J20 it seems.) I mean karlsson had more points in the same league during his draft year
Not exactly the kind of player I would take 6th overall.

TheAvatar wrote:

NEELY wrote:Seems that the players in this particular pole are reversed in therms of nationality. Strome plays a very high risk, offensive type game while Zabinejed plays a very solid 2 way, physical game.

I have flip flopped on every player in the draft aside from Landeskog the entire way, so I really have no idea. I think they will go with Strome if given the choice between the two, but Landeskog is still their guy.

Didn't I read somewhere that the upside for Lando was a solid 3liner?

Upside is something between Iginla and Ryan Smith IMO. Too good hands and skating to be just a 3rd liner.

marakh wrote:

shabbs wrote:How far out do we think Strome is? I've heard people suggest 3 years...

He added 20 lbs last summer, so who knows. Burmistrov was a pole when he was drafted...
Ultimately though, another year in Junior would be better, hopefully a longer playoffs run. We don't need a game changer next year.

Starting to like the sound of this kid more and more.

I have pictured all the top 5 forwards in a Sens jersey and can easily get excited for each one of them.

marakh wrote:I have pictured all the top 5 forwards in a Sens jersey and can easily get excited for each one of them.

It's true, it seems to be a very talented group.

I went with Zibanejad. I feel like I've been pimping this kid for the longest (not saying much though as he seems to be overlooked on these boards) and that he has very good potential at being a complimentary piece in a top-six. I know that's not a ringing endorsement or anything, but there is something special about a player that has his 2 way ability, and being able to slot him in behind Spezza would make for a very good situation.

I think this is a combination of me being very high on Zibanejad and rather low on Strome, so it's not like I expect it to be the overwhelming opinion. I think people should watch what Zibanejad can do in a full game (and not just 30 second YouTube clips) before rushing to any judgments.

The same people that love Landeskog should be absolutely head over heels for Zibanejad because these guys are likely the closest comparables in the top of the draft.

Honestly I hope it doesn't come down to either one of these guys, but I'll be more optimistic if we add to our stable of talented swedes.

If I was happy I'd be all over Landeskog. Zibanejad not so much. Landeskog is way more ripped and NHL-ready.

The falvour of the month thing is reallty annoying when it comes to draft prospects.

Big Ev wrote:If I was happy I'd be all over Landeskog. Zibanejad not so much. Landeskog is way more ripped and NHL-ready.

Depends on if you are planning a parade next year or a few years down the road, right? And, as much as most here seem to be against it, I'd take Couturier. He a center, which is a burning need (we sent Fisher and Kelly packing, remember?), he is big (he could add some mass, for sure, but he's got size and we all know you can't teach that). Isolated by Spezza on the 2nd line, with lowered expectations this coming season for the team, he can take a bit of time to grow into the role. And playing alongside The Alfie he could certainly learn from the best when it comes to grit, determination and defensive responsibility.

We've got wingers (Alfie, Michalek, Foligno, Butler, Greening, Regin -- sorry, I still don't see him as a 2nd line center on this team) but we're shallow at center. A lot of players who have played center before but can't make it at that position in the NHL. I'd even go as far as grabbing the two best centers we can in the first round, because we certainly need to also look 5-6 years down the road.

wprager wrote:

Big Ev wrote:If I was happy I'd be all over Landeskog. Zibanejad not so much. Landeskog is way more ripped and NHL-ready.

Depends on if you are planning a parade next year or a few years down the road, right? And, as much as most here seem to be against it, I'd take Couturier. He a center, which is a burning need (we sent Fisher and Kelly packing, remember?), he is big (he could add some mass, for sure, but he's got size and we all know you can't teach that). Isolated by Spezza on the 2nd line, with lowered expectations this coming season for the team, he can take a bit of time to grow into the role. And playing alongside The Alfie he could certainly learn from the best when it comes to grit, determination and defensive responsibility.

We've got wingers (Alfie, Michalek, Foligno, Butler, Greening, Regin -- sorry, I still don't see him as a 2nd line center on this team) but we're shallow at center. A lot of players who have played center before but can't make it at that position in the NHL. I'd even go as far as grabbing the two best centers we can in the first round, because we certainly need to also look 5-6 years down the road.

Landeskog can play both C and LW, same with Huberdeau, Strome's a C, Zibby's a C, Couturier's a C - I think we're getting a C!

Couturier is 6'4". Just wait till he fills out to 215-220 lbs.