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Mateo3xm Verified Member Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 “Kumpulainen’s skating makes me think he’s unlikely to be a high-end contributor in the NHL someday, and his ability to make smart plays at high speeds (also known as “pace”) is lacking at the moment. However, he is on the young end of the draft class (August ‘05 birthday) and already has a pro frame. If Kumpulainen can improve his skating a bit, I think his shot and defensive details will make him a solid bottom-six center in the NHL, including consistent minutes as a penalty killer.” seems like a reach for a guy who was projected to go in the 3rd round. I don’t really like this pick either. I like the size but not the skill. This is another puzzling pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pewterschmidt Verified Member Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 (edited) Rasmus 6’2” 191lbs Center i see a pattern and I like it. This is BG’s draft, and my faith is being restored. If we’d have drafted a 5’10” fwd or a puck moving dman i would have been disappointed. This org needs beef down the middle to be able to compete in the playoffs #where’sthebeef Edited June 29, 2023 by Pewterschmidt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protec Verified Member Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Wild get Riley Heidt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protec Verified Member Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 I want them to go full elite Swede on Isac Born. (Jason's Swedish second-cousin.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pewterschmidt Verified Member Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 1 minute ago, Protec said: Wild get Riley Heidt! A third center. A conspiracy theorist might read these tea leaves as a statement on orgs confidence of Rossi making it Three picks, three centers. I like it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protec Verified Member Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Or perhaps he'll be a trade piece? If he makes it, great but it's wise to have a backup plan. Heidt was a guy who looked promising but I didn't think there'd be much chance for the Wild to get him. Two of the three centers aren't little guys and only one Euro. Woohoo!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protec Verified Member Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 3 minutes ago, Pewterschmidt said: A conspiracy theorist might read these tea leaves as a statement on orgs confidence of Rossi making it Conspiracy theorist = Future accepted truth caller-outer...😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protec Verified Member Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Besides Born, I'd like to see the Wild get T. Ludtke, Z. Nehring, or Jake Fisher at center. If Hendrickson's kid is there, I wouldn't be surprised if the Wild got him. O. Beckner, Ethan Hay are some other guys still available. LA got Jakub Dvorak on defense. He looked like a good player. Nice pick by Rob Blake IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protec Verified Member Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 A lot of picks to come off the board before the Wild again at 149th. Gonna guess the guys I like will be gone by 149th. Maybe the Wild can move a future pick to get up into the zone between picks 80-120? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protec Verified Member Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Luke Middlestadt is another MN guy who could be a late round pick in the Wild wheelhouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protec Verified Member Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Ludtke & Nehring go back to back to Central teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protec Verified Member Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Vancouver just picked up Vilmer Arlikksson. Elite name, elite Swede... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protec Verified Member Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Kostin got traded to the Wings so there goes both my ideas for the Wild to get Kaprizov a bigger, younger, Russian linemate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protec Verified Member Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 No Rodwin Dionicio for the Wild and B. Hendrickson going to Boston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protec Verified Member Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Owen Beckner is still available.(Center) Wonder who the Wild take at 149th? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protec Verified Member Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Pionk. Gotta love that one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protec Verified Member Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 I'm going to cut Brackett some slack. He's done a good job to pick up late guys. Pionk now, Spacek last season both really nice job making the quick decisions and having some guys identified who've been missed. The prospect pool looks pretty good and essentially the Wild have been actively rebuilding while having a playoff team. There's some really nice potential in this year's group so far. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protec Verified Member Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Flames pick Russian tendy Yegor Yegorov. That's a beauty!!! 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protec Verified Member Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Kalem Parker has another goofy name that parents like to give in order to be unique just like everybody else. Looks like a good player though. Skates really well and some had him projected to go around 120-140th overall. At 181, not a bad addition. Has a pretty solid trajectory with two full WHL seasons under his belt. Puts up some offense. From what I could tell, he's a solid skating defender. From Saskatchewan and makes crisp passes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protec Verified Member Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Luke Middlestadt to Montreal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protec Verified Member Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 mnfaninnc's guy Mateo Mann going to Philly. 🥺 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protec Verified Member Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Dangit, Ottawa got Owen Beckner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisopher Verified Member Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Do we go for a goalie here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protec Verified Member Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Seen a lot of goalies going late. Is this the year to do it or is next year just as well? I woulda liked Yegor Yegorov. 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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