2009 NHL Draft Live Blog
by nathaneide on Jun 26, 2009 5:25 PM CDT
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PrintOkay all, it's finally time. We're assuming it's John Tavares, Victor Hedman then the rest. But the real question will be ... who do the Wild take, and how many trades are forthcoming?
Here's what we're watching:
- Do the Wild move Josh Harding, James Sheppard, Tyler Cuma or others?
- Where do the Minnesotans go?
- Do Fletcher and Richards want to go for guys who are ready to play now, or stockpile for the future?
- How close will the SBN NHL Mock Draft be?
- Is Dany Heatley moved?
Versus is carrying the TSN feed, so have at it!
By the way, track all of the action on the SBN NHL Draft Hub.
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Russo's Latest Tweet...
RussostribFor second time, I’m watching Fletcher and Pitt GM/old boss Ray Shero have a serious conversation; not talking about old times, family #nhl
RT @russosrtib – Scuttlebutt is Duchene goes 1 to Isles, meaning Hedman goes 2 to Tampa and the Colorado Avalanche – rivals Avs – luck into Tavares at 3 #nhl
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Russo's Twitter"
Russostrib Wild has couple possibilities still for trades, I am told, but will depend on what 2 teams do after draft starts; “decision on fly”
Hmm
Thinking maybe he hated Lemaire that much?
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Wild in play for a Veteran???
RussostribChuck Fletcher now huddling with Director of Pro Scouting Blair MacKasey. Blair has one function at this Draft, and it ain’t amateurs
And the isles are on the clock
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The Isles select ... Tavares
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yay, they took
tavares, thus screwing the av’s and helping the wild ina round about sorta way!
Will the Real Thor Please Stand Up ... ?
Soo ... Hedman to Lightning next?
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what's the over under
on us trading down for extra picks, trading harding for picks and players, trading the rights to gabby?
Will the Real Thor Please Stand Up ... ?
That's what I would do
Move down to the mid 20s and get Budish.
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love to see them get
both
Will the Real Thor Please Stand Up ... ?
by the Real Thor on Jun 26, 2009 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions
which is where
some of the trading comes in :)
Will the Real Thor Please Stand Up ... ?
by the Real Thor on Jun 26, 2009 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Trade
Pronger for Lupul, Sbisa and 2 1st rounders.
OVER-PRICED.
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that is a lot
for a guy as old as pronger, I know he is good, but howdee doodie.
Will the Real Thor Please Stand Up ... ?
by the Real Thor on Jun 26, 2009 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Ok
This is effing annoying. Stop it d-bags.
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Are we having a party at the X?
I assume not, but that could have been awfully fun.
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And here comes the announcement of the Pronger trade.
At least Anaheim got rid of two guys.
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The Colorado Avalanche have selected Matt Duchene.
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Bleh...
I’d like to congratulate the Penguins, the National Hockey League on a great year, Chicago on the winter classic, the Red Wings on being an amazing organization. I’d like to thank the Canadiens, the city of Montreal, all the scouts, our front office staff, the people who brought the snacks and water…
JUST SHUT UP AND PICK GOD DAMN IT!
Thank you Eric. I'm so annoyed byu this
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If Atlanta is smart
They take Evander Kane.
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Ouch
Colorado could be pretty good in a couple years.
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My pick for the Wild...
Who I think they take:
Nazem Kadri
Who i took in the mock draft:
Louis LeBlanc
Attack me…. NOW.
http://www.hockeywilderness.com
I don't like Kadri, LeBlanc would be ok
But I’d rather have Kassian or trade down for Budish
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I'm OK with that
I want my pick to be right, but if they trade down, I am off the hook, right?
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And Kane goes to Atlanta.
Smart move. Might be able to promote diversity in the ATL
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So far SBN Mock draft is holding up
http://www.fromtherink.com/2009/6/25/924455/2009-sbn-nhl-mock-draft-day-10
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5th choice
The Kings select Braydon Schenn
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TRADE
Columbus moves picks to New York for other picks. Boring.
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Wild need to trade down. NOW.
Teams willing to pay that much to move up. Deal.
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Oliver Ekman-Larsson to the Coyotes
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By the way
Phoenix sucks balls. They announced sponsors at the draft? LAME.
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Wonder how much
their sponcers payed to be announced?
Will the Real Thor Please Stand Up ... ?
by the Real Thor on Jun 26, 2009 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Early
But they have room to let guys develop.
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Toronto selects Nazem Kadri
That’s a good pick for them. Think he might be tradebait.
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He did it to stop Ottawa
Trade.Bait.
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Brian Burke is awesome
Once a cake eater, always a cake eater.
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I love my wife
Booing the Dallas Stars.
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The Dallas Stars select Scott Glennie. Wow.
Thanks for just walking up and doing it.
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Call me crazy, but that's WAY too high.
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So
I’m guessing Ottawa takes Ellis, could this mean MPS and Schroeder slide down?
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This is great
Three picks left. I would kill for either MPS or Schroeder.
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The Edmonton Oilers select MPS
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I'd be shocked if they don't take him if he's available.
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Nashville on the board
If they don’t take Jordan Schroeder, I’d be surprised
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If they do, and we can't move down, need to take Kassian I think.
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Don't think the Preds will take Kreider
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I wish we would've thought of that.
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Mirtle and Forechecker are tormenting me
Hanging Schroeder over my head like they did in the Mock Draft.
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Nashville selects Ryan Ellis!!!!
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HEY CHUCK
Don’t fuck it up
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Chuck bigtime trying to move down folks, picking up and hanging up and picking up
From Russo
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Bob's right. The Wild have not done a good job cultivating their own back yard
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SHIT
They’re trading with the Isles
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#12 for #16, 77 and 182
Not liking this with Schroeder on the board.
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Do.Not.Like
What the fuck was that pick??
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Why trade up?
He was still going to be around in 16…
Although, I do like that we’re getting 2 prospects out of it. We need a couple guys of this group to become players, so hopefully our scouts have some good picks for the later rounds.
gonna be a tough wait...
during the next coupla picks… I think we still get Schroeder
by San Diego Viking on Jun 26, 2009 7:55 PM CDT reply actions
I like dropping down to #16
I think Schroeder could still be their..Plus we amassed more picks and Fletcher has said we are going to rebuild from within…I might be the only one.
Unbelievably stupid pick
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No shit
What a moronic move
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Let's play
http://fiftymissioncap.wordpress.com/2009/06/25/2009-nhl-draft-drinking-game/
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No shit
I’m just shocked
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Not likely
But maybe we can pair 77 and 182 to move up to mid 40s :)
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Sooo
Kassian, LeBlanc, Russian kid
Still leaves Schroeder at 16.
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Dude
Chicken Parm and his kid! Parm’s kid has a pimpin’ suit.
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Kassian can step in right now
He’s going to be awfully good.
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I'd be up for it if Schroeder is off the Board..
Buddish might be a reach at 16..Also Trade Down again if Schroeder is off the board..
RT @wyshynski: The lady friend of Dmitry Kulikov got a rousing ovation at Bell Centre.
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Anaheim takes Peter Holland
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Schroeder is still avaible
So, where do we go to jump off the bridge when they move again or take someone else?
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Just take Schroeder Fletch
Make that trade look really good
by San Diego Viking on Jun 26, 2009 8:18 PM CDT reply actions
Fletcher still trying to trade down
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uhhh what?
I’m having deja vu from last night’s draft… WTF?
by San Diego Viking on Jun 26, 2009 8:23 PM CDT reply actions
Fletcher pissed me off. I’m so angry. Cuma & Scandella are the 2 best prospects we have, and he drafts a small defenseman? Really?
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Who can we trade to the Blues...
for the next pick? damn, damn, damn
by San Diego Viking on Jun 26, 2009 8:24 PM CDT reply actions
There are no words
I gave my wife a headache due to all my yelling at the TV.
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St. Louis takes Rundblad
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Let’s hope to 77…. Fletcher or Felcher?
by San Diego Viking on Jun 26, 2009 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Buddha
Do you want to do the writeup on Leddy, or should I?
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So
If Montreal takes Schroeder instead of LeBlanc, will the Habs fans be as angry as we are?
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The Montreal Canadiens select Louis Leblanc
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That must feel nice...
to actually get the player you want… maybe someday
by San Diego Viking on Jun 26, 2009 8:36 PM CDT reply actions
I was pumped about Rubio yesterday
But then they went and got Flynn… which nearly completely ruined my enthusiasm… 3 PGs later… Ugh…
And now this.
I need a beer.
by AndyReierson on Jun 26, 2009 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Nathan...
I am going to have to write up Leddy for PHN anyways, so i will take care of it.
http://www.hockeywilderness.com
Right on
Works for me.
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Interesting
Leblanc has stated that he doesn’t want to stay at Harvard more than 1 or 2 years.
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The Rangers select Kreider. Good pick.
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Speculation time
I wonder what the scouts know about Schroeder for him to keep slipping down in the draft?
Boy I'd hate to see...
Schroeder go to Flamers… not sure if they need a forward
by San Diego Viking on Jun 26, 2009 8:45 PM CDT reply actions
I'm just livid
Fletcher = Fail
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It's ultimately Fletcher's decision.
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Shit
Watch Schroeder fall to the Canucks.
Of course, New Jersey is trying to move up and get the Flames pick. They want to pair Schroeder and Parise.
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TRADE
Flames trade pick to the Devils for 23 and 84.
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I would've taken John Moore over Nick Leddy
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The Devils take Jacob Josefson. I was wrong. Surprised, but wrong.
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Leddy's prospect card
http://www.nhl.com/ice/draftprospectdetail.htm?dpid=5423&cmpid=nhl-twt-umassdilo
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TRADE
Anaheim moves 21 to Columbus for 26 and 37
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Brutally stupid
Why? Why do teams always give the Ducks so many damn picks?
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I don't have the slightest idea
But they can make the moves, can’t they?
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Huh
Looks like everyone left. Not surprised after the Leddy pick.
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Is it just me...
Or did we get worse picks for 12 than the Ducks got for 21?
by San Diego Viking on Jun 26, 2009 8:59 PM CDT reply actions
Columbus selects John Moore
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Schroeder dropping like a stone
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Watch
Vancouver will take Schroeder and he’ll eat the Wild alive.
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FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kill me now
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A good night fucked
A buddy just reminded me the draft was on. Totally ruined my night. WHAT THE FUCK??
The Caps select Johansson
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The only thing I have to look forward to
are the teams that get right to the point and just make the damn pick.
Thanks Caps!
That's my thought
But he should have just taken the freaking scorer. Or John Moore. Moore’s better than Leddy.
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Boston Bruins select Jordan Caron
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How long till he's NHL ready Leddy??
How about LeBlanc
Leblanc will be up in 2 years
Same with Leddy, likely.
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Scoring. Scoring. Scoring.
Oh, and right-handed shot.
Umm, sounds like Schroeder to me!
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2 words: power forward
The frustrating part of our pick is that I don’t think D-men our anywhere near the top of our list of needs.
I guess at least we didn’t pick a damn goaltender.
My #1 choice would have been a power forward
But with Kassian gone, you move on the Schroeder.
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Anaheim selects Kyle Palmieri
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Carolina takes Paradis
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Chicago selects Dylan Olsen
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Tampa trades 32 and a later pick for Detroit's 29th pick.
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We missed out badly
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvjesXc8rvU
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Tampa jumps up to get Carter Ashton
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RT @mnwild: Watch Twins Live on FSN now for an interview with Nick Leddy
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Looks like Chicken Parm Junior is going to the Pens
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The Pittsburgh Penguins select Simon Despres
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Ok Chuck
You need to get off your ass, move up and take Budish in round 2.
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Found the answer
Nick Leddy’s uncle Steve was Todd Richards’ defensive partner at Armstrong High School
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Danny Heatley Coming to Minnesota in a Deal thats on the Table according to Hockey Blogger Eklunds Twitter
There is a Heatley deal on the Table…. All I can say is a three way deal sending a goalie elsewhere with Wild getting Heatley
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