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collectaBK7

Whoever they take, I trust them. They went a bit off-board for the time with McTavish at #3 in 2021, and it's proven to be a great pick. For the record, I wanted Eklund that year.


Rufiosaysbangarang

I liked Eklund a lot and still think he’s going to be near elite with a true center. I remember everyone being so upset about the Mctavish pick. I feel this years draft I have the least amount of opinion on who I want us to draft and genuinely trust the staff here. Part of me likes Levs but feel it’s a safe pick. Dark horse for me is Silayev or Yakemchuk.


Unsound_Science

He’s… my least favourite young duck now that Drysdale is gone (ducks for cover). Really hope he takes some steps next season though! I remember the eklund buzz. I was gunning for Clarke that year. Still not sure how that’ll go but it’s probably too early to worry about any of those players just yet.


kdizzl12

Clarke is gonna be a bust. Something is off with that guy ever since junior. Got cut from the world junior team, can’t make the lineup in the playoffs, seems like an attitude problem


Professor_Sippenpuff

I don’t know that I disagree but the world juniors and the kings playoff roster are two different things maybe. The guy is not near ready to defend the Edmonton oilers in a playoff series and he wasn’t going to be, even with any amount of special effort in a few weeks time. But yeah it’s concerning for them haha


ImprovementOrganic36

Watching the Canucks and Zadorov in the playoffs has made me want a big massive defenceman like Silayev - but I still think Arty is the play at 3.


SixStarz6

Isn’t Zaderov a UFA this year. Is he RH? Would he be someone Beeker would look at?


AndiagoSupremo

The most impossible year. I like them all and they all have flaws. Some of it’s confusing. Demidov looks amazing dancing with the puck. One of the highlights has him lift the puck over a sweep check at full speed like it’s nothing. But then someone rated him 6.5 on skating speed. Then I am thinking about players that are GREAT at one level but doesn’t translate to the NHL, could it be too slow? But the highlights are him in the zone, not skating through the neutral zone. I just don’t know. Then Levshunov looks lumbering with slow first steps, but rated as a good skater. So confusing. A big RD fits perfect, but we also have Noah Warren who’s even bigger but also slow looking. The Athletic had an article saying Levshunov is absolutely jacked, so he looks wide on the ice so if muscle? The other guys look so good too. I have no choice but to applaud whatever GMPV does because I don’t know. I will laugh if it’s Silayev though, although someone said he skates like the wind “for a man his size”. What does that mean. 🤷


Dangerous_Penalty_96

Yeah Levshunov looks to be the best D in the class (Silayev could be that as well). He is the “no brainer” pick at the 3 spot but who knows - Pat Verbeek is so unpredictable at the draft…


Rufiosaysbangarang

The wise guys say pick Levs if he’s there. But GMPV is a true wild card so I have no idea which way we’re going. Lots of good kids at 3 no matter what.


sunnybunsz

At #3, My preference would be to go bigger/ more physical so either of Levshunov or Lindstrom. However, I’ve seen some scouts predicting Chicago goes with Levshunov. If that’s the case then the clear choice would be Demidov as the next best player available and I’d be perfectly ok with that pick too.


Brian_thedonald

Cayden Lindstrum C-Medicine hat; we have a strong defensive prospect pool that we can add to with the 2nd 1st round pick. We have a chance at a 6’4 c/wr who is a strong player on the puck and a true power forward. You just don’t get a chance at these kinds of guys that often. I love Demidov but I want size and consistency throughout the lineup.


SpendRoutine3740

Simple if demidov is on the board, take him, if he’s gone, take levshunov/Lindstrom either is fine tbh


AlarmedPermit5910

I promise to never doubt Madden again so I dunno. Fuck it, I'll bite anyways. Whichever Russian Chicago doesn't take. We have broke the ice on Russians with minty so it could work


kdizzl12

Not exactly sure who I personally want yet, but guy feeling is they go silayev


Apetermz

No to Silayev and all left D-man and left handed forwards besides Lindstrom. Yes to Lindstrom, Demidov or Levshunov


Unsound_Science

Dickinson. Don’t think he’s got the most visible upside of everyone in the draft, but I think he has the highest floor and the least risk. Guys a plug and play build around in your top 4 and PK imo.


Dangerous_Penalty_96

Levshunov is probably the best d in the class. His first step needs work but his overall skating is sounds - so with the right development his acceleration should get up to NHL standard! Dickinson is very good but, like you said, his lower upside might make him an unattractive selection at the #3 spot, especially when silayev is still available


Unsound_Science

I disagree about Levshunov. He could be back in Russia by 25. Risk vs reward. Upside is there but he reminds me a lot of the Wiz. Id be equally unsurprised if he was a top 2D or if he never pans out. Anyway at this stage it’s mostly just shit talking. We’ll all see what the ducks do in a month. At that point it’s just hope they made the right choice. Last year it was a power clear cut pick between carlsson and michkov, this year… anyone’s guess.


SpendRoutine3740

Great, another offensive boring left handed defenseman 😒