Well, they saw a lot of Vanacker at the very least.

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

Who is Phil Emery? I honestly do not know.

Thanks for the informed opinion, Chief.
- mohel

I dont have to watch them lol and I don’t care. But a lot of smart hockey people didn’t have him as their top D. But maybe the Hawks have better scouts than anyone else so we will see

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

If I were you and a Senators fan I would be permanently PO'd. Except when your team lays a beating on the Leafs.

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

Haven’t seen any of these boys play, yet you’re disappointed in the picks? Phenomenal input!! Quite impressive, thanks

Big farm boy from tobacco country

KD aint picking 160 lb ballerinas.
- RickJ

He weighs 175. lol

I dont have to watch them lol and I don’t care. But a lot of smart hockey people didn’t have him as their top D. But maybe the Hawks have better scouts than anyone else so we will see
- QuickSCF

How’s Alex Debrincat playing these days?

Is it too early to call Levshunov a bust?
- DarthKane

He looks slow walking to the podium.

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

maybe, but no...

I had him aherad of hemming and other...here's the eval:

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 Lardis’ 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.

He weighs 175. lol
- Elbows15

At 18. Wont be at 21.

Haven’t seen any of these boys play, yet you’re disappointed in the picks? Phenomenal input!! Quite impressive, thanks
- rwilliams88

That wasn't the best trolling effort by him, eh?

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

KD and staff must have a good read on Vanacker since they obviously were watching Lardis. Vanacker got the scouts attention. Wiz scouting report sounds like this kid will fill a role eventually in Chicago. I do like trading up for picks because 1) trading up is an indication they like and see a place for this kid; and 2) They have extra choices each year so they can afford to trade a pick in this scenario. Of course KD has identified and drafted well so far in his tenure so this deal is just fine

If I were you and a Senators fan I would be permanently PO'd. Except when your team lays a beating on the Leafs.
- RickJ

He changes his team name constantly. The guy is a stroke, Rick. Don't even bother.

He weighs 175. lol
- Elbows15

Come on elbows when it suits you 175 isn’t small, when it suits you 175 is small. He’s an 18 year old he’s 6’0 it’s extremely probable he’ll get bigger. He plays a big game and he played despite a shoulder injury.

At 18. Wont be at 21.
- RickJ

He didn't look to have a big frame but we will see.

Haven’t seen any of these boys play, yet you’re disappointed in the picks? Phenomenal input!! Quite impressive, thanks
- rwilliams88

None of us watches them lol that’s a job for the scouts. But from all the rankings I’ve seen, Chicago had the worst 1st round performance in recent memory. Could be genius. Like I said, maybe Chicago has special scouts that’s better than everyone else

At 18. Wont be at 21.
- RickJ

hemming is 6'1 200+ lbs at 18 with a cannon shot.

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

Was hoping for Emery or Elick.

KD has only taken one player (Kantserov) from outside NA in his 3 drafts in picks #1-90

That wasn't the best trolling effort by him, eh?
- mohel

On the contrary lol…he admits knowing nothing about the draft picks yet decided it was a good idea to hate on them. Impressed he actually thought it and actually wrote it down for others to see

Who is Phil Emery? I honestly do not know.
- LAHawk

Bears GM who always to me seemed to take guys who would've went much later.

I felt the last two years they'd always do the right thing, this year I didn't have a good feeling for the last week or so.

Hopefully, I'm wrong. Probably a better chance I'm wrong then the scouting staff is

Come on elbows when it suits you 175 isn’t small, when it suits you 175 is small. He’s an 18 year old he’s 6’0 it’s extremely probable he’ll get bigger. He plays a big game and he played despite a shoulder injury.
- paulr

My only comment was about his weight, Sunshine. I didn't say whether he was big or small.

Come on elbows when it suits you 175 isn’t small, when it suits you 175 is small. He’s an 18 year old he’s 6’0 it’s extremely probable he’ll get bigger. He plays a big game and he played despite a shoulder injury.
- paulr

Wait until he begins the Kruger weight training program....

I dont have to watch them lol and I don’t care. But a lot of smart hockey people didn’t have him as their top D. But maybe the Hawks have better scouts than anyone else so we will see
- QuickSCF

So you dropped by here as a public service? Thanks, really appreciate the caring that happens on this site....

hemming is 6'1 200+ lbs at 18 with a cannon shot.
- SteveRain

Finnish tho

Bears GM who always to me seemed to take guys who would've went much later.

I felt the last two years they'd always do the right thing, this year I didn't have a good feeling for the last week or so.

Hopefully, I'm wrong. Probably a better chance I'm wrong then the scouting staff is
- vabeachbear

You mean like Kirby Dach?