And Carolina has their way of doing things. Trade down, collect as many picks as possible and out scout most of the league.

KD sees some quality. Hemming?? Chernyshov?

Gave up 34 and 50?
- vabeachbear

Quality over quantity?

Was not impressed with Vanacker and I saw him a good bit cuz I watched to see teammate Lardis.

Quality over quantity.
- Matt_Foleys_bro

Are you sure you couldn't have gotten him with 34?

Was not impressed with Vanacker and I saw him a good bit cuz I watched to see teammate Lardis.
- Mr Ricochet

I was hoping for Hemming..........

this could be hemming vanacker ritchie or Russian
- wiz1901

What is your evaluation of Vanacker, Wiz?

Are you sure you couldn't have gotten him with 34?
- vabeachbear

They didn't feel they could have.

Was not impressed with Vanacker and I saw him a good bit cuz I watched to see teammate Lardis.
- Mr Ricochet

Vanbusky??

Gave up 34 and 50?
- vabeachbear

Thought the very same thing. Makes me feel better about Vanacker.

Saw Vanaker play with Lardis on Branford last season. Good skater and gets his nose in everybody’s business.

They didn't feel they could have.
- Matt_Foleys_bro

Obviously

I was hoping for Hemming..........
- SteveRain

Me too. Are the Hawks out of 2024 2nd rounders now?

What is your evaluation of Vanacker, Wiz?
- Mr Ricochet

Is KFC outsmarting himself?

The Wiz report on Vanacker. Wiz had him at 28 so not much of a reach.

After a freshman year compilation of 4 goals and 16 points, Vanacker has emerged as one of the OHL top draft picks that has seen him pot 26 goals and 33 assist in 50 games so far, leading the team (although that is due to Chicago prospect Nick Landis’ injury absence). He has been an offensive threat on most shifts, because he can really shoot the puck. He’s played primarily as a second line left winger. A strong forechecker who wins pucks. He has room on his frame for more weight and muscle and that will aid him progressing to be a power wing. He plays with an edge, has good on-ice vision and good hands an excellent straight line speed. Displays good balance and acceleration albeit not much lateral wiggle. Will drive play to the net or come inside to the front to receive opportunistic passes. Uses his body to shield pucks from defenders, and is able to find the open seam to the net, or use the perimeter to pass or shoot, but his hands in tight are gold. This kid can really shoot the puck, and his on-ice decisions are improving. There is more than a little seasoning that needs to be added, but he appears to be prospect who will eventually find some role in the pros, as his jump and opportunistic nose for the net prime him towards future success. He continues making better on ice decisions when he possesses the puck.

Me too. Are the Hawks out of 2024 2nd rounders now?
- Mr Ricochet

i think so......

Saw Vanaker play with Lardis on Branford last season. Good skater and gets his nose in everybody’s business.
- paulr

You saw Vanacker as a hungry player, Paul?

Saw Vanaker play with Lardis on Branford last season. Good skater and gets his nose in everybody’s business.
- paulr

They need piss and vinegar

That has to be the worst first round performance I’ve even seen considering you had 3 picks, including the #2.

I honestly didn’t watch any of these guys. But this was supposed to be a defense heavy draft, and 5 of the first 6 picks were forwards. Also, your 2nd overall wasn’t even the top defenseman on many lists.

I’d be pissed right now

Me too. Are the Hawks out of 2024 2nd rounders now?
- Mr Ricochet

They are 3 picks to get players you might argue this is KDs first real head scracher moves, but again, what do I know.

Saw Vanaker play with Lardis on Branford last season. Good skater and gets his nose in everybody’s business.
- paulr

Big farm boy from tobacco country

KD aint picking 160 lb ballerinas.

You saw Vanacker as a hungry player, Paul?
- Mr Ricochet

He played all season with a shoulder injury and put up good numbers. He lives in farm country and works his family farm. I wasn’t really paying allot of attention but noticed he was always involved in the play.

Told you i had a Phil Emery feel about tonight.......

Was not impressed with Vanacker and I saw him a good bit cuz I watched to see teammate Lardis.
- Mr Ricochet

Apparently he played the majority of the season with a torn labrum.

He played all season with a shoulder injury and put up good numbers. He lives in farm country and works his family farm. I wasn’t really paying allot of attention but noticed he was always involved in the play.
- paulr

Beat me to it. Still played with some edge too.

That has to be the worst first round performance I’ve even seen considering you had 3 picks, including the #2.

I honestly didn’t watch any of these guys. But this was supposed to be a defense heavy draft, and 5 of the first 6 picks were forwards. Also, your 2nd overall wasn’t even the top defenseman on many lists.

I’d be pissed right now
- QuickSCF

Thanks for the informed opinion, Chief.