Dobber Forums 2012 Mock Draft?

[Richard]

Man, how do you guys keep adding these amazing pictures to your posts?? They are just plain awesome!!

Zorro, you need to go below your message at Additional Options and attach a file or picture.

Good luck!

[JagrBomb]

Brian Burke and staff walk to the podium mildy dissapointed that every player he wanted is off the board at this point. Wishing he could trade down but not finding a suitor he went into a frenzy trying to decide who to take. When all was said and done Burke and staff were proud to select with the 5th pick in the 2012 NHL Entry from the United States National Development Team Program Jacob Trouba


At 6'2 and 194 pounds Trouba has great size to compliment the Leafs backend. He was one of the few bright spots on the Americans World Junior team that otherwise was dissapointing after a lackluster performance. He prides himself in his two way game and is a very good skater for a man his size. He doesnt back away from the rough stuff either and likes to get his nose dirty. He is an underrated puck mover who possesses a heavy shot from the back end. There isnt much risk involved with this pick and the reward is great if he achieves his potential once he fills out his 6'2 frame he will be a force to be reckoned with. The blend of size,skill and hockey sense this kid has, should have many NHL teams upset that hes off the board this early. Burke although recognizing this is earlier then many expected him picked are happy they got a chance to select him and not another team. With the potential future defence of:
Gardiner-Trouba
Phaneuf-Schenn
Percy-Blacker

Leafs fans should be very excited!

if galchenyuk is off the board i think the leafs will take reinhart.

[Dean Youngblood]

if galchenyuk is off the board i think the leafs will take reinhart.

maybe...but Filip Forsberg is still more likely

[Bnhershy]

Perhaps, but Burkie loves his American boyz

[JagrBomb]

maybe...but Filip Forsberg is still more likely

i was thinking more and more that the leafs will definitely draft a forward...but burke says he isnt going to draft by positional need. adding one more dman will have the leafs set on D for the next while. phaneuf, schenn, gardiner, X.

[Zorro]

First off I would like to start by thanking the entire Pittsburgh Penguins organization and their fans for their tremendous hospitality for hosting the 2012 NHL entry draft.. I would also like to congratulate the LA Kings for winning their first Stanley Cup and for their success at representing the NHL with dignity and class..

The Anaheim Ducks are proud to select from the Edmonton Oil Kings of the Western Hockey League, defenseman Griffin Reinhart..

Players BIO:
Griffin Reinhart # - Defense
Age: 18
DOB: January 24. 1994
POB: North Vancouver, B.C., Canada
Height: 6-4 Weight: 197lbs
Shoots: L

Why the selection?? The Anaheim Ducks need that guy who can help Cam Fowler lead from the back-end. They need a d-man with size, a guy that can log a huge amount of ice-time, a guy that can shoot, pass, and ultimately defend.. The Ducks are quite strong upfront as far as their top three go.. Their goalie is world class.. So it’s a great opportunity to build from the crease out now.. I personally feel that Reinhart is ready to step onto a NHL ice surface as soon as next year.. At 6’4 and 200lbs, he is the type of defenseman that scouts drool over. Born in Vancouver, BC. Griffin is the son of former NHL’er Paul Reinhart who was a great defenseman for the Atlanta Flames, Calgary Flames and the Vancouver Canucks.. The Ducks now have a guy they can build around and count on for many many years..

[dmvincent]

This looks like fun, any teams left guys?

[Bnhershy]

PHO and VAN

[dmvincent]

Alright, I'll take Vancouver.

[sparrowtrini]

1. EDM - dyzfunctioned - Nail Yakupov (RW - Sarnia - OHL)
2. CBJ - vandalay - Alex Galchenyuk (C - Sarnia - OHL)
3. MTL - Bnhershy - Mikhail Grigorenko (C - Quebec - QMJHL)
4. NYI - McFly - Ryan Murray (D - Everett - WHL)
5. TOR - dodospice Jacob Trouba (D - USNTDP - USHL)
6. ANA - Zorro Griffin Reinhart (D - EDM - WHL)
7. MIN - Spec7ral
8. CAR - mvlittle
9. WPG - CascadeFilly
10. TB - Dean Youngblood
11. WSH - M. Guru
12. BUF - martmart
13. DAL - bigbadybuda
14. CGY - habs83
15. OTT - Big Ev
16. WSH - M. Guru
17. SJ - tgraveline
18. CHI - Axeman33
19. TB - Dean Youngblood
20. PHI - Filadelphia
21. BUF - martmart
22. PIT - praba
23. FLA - habs83
24. BOS - Sleemans
25. STL - sparrowtini
26. VAN - dmvincent
27. PHO
28. NYR - The Messier Scowl
29. NJ - Fast Tony DeNiro
30. LAK - Richard

How the hell did JFJ become GM again?

[Spec7ral]

With the 7th pick in the 2012 National Hockey League Entry Draft, the Minnesota Wild proudly select: Matthew Dumba.

With the cupboards full of front line offense, this GM looks to shore up the back end. Though the offensive prowess of Reilly and Ceci was tempting, the all-around game of Dumba made him an easy pick here, as mgmt expected his selection to occur earlier.

[Big Ev]

Spec7ral is up!!!

wow nevermind, awkward timing...

[mvlittle]

Jim Rutherford and Ron Francis race each other up to the podium needing only approximately 0.002 seconds to make this pick....

With the eighth pick of the 2012 NHL draft, the Carolina Hurricanes are proud to select Filip Forsberg


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Pretty straightforwad pick. The Canes desperately need to replenish the offensive cupboard. If Yakupov, Grigorenko, Galchenyuk, and Forsberg are all gone by the time 8 comes tomorrow night, it would not surprise me at all if they trade the pick or reach for Radek Faksa.

[sparrowtrini]

i was thinking more and more that the leafs will definitely draft a forward...but burke says he isnt going to draft by positional need. adding one more dman will have the leafs set on D for the next while. phaneuf, schenn, gardiner, X.

Why waste a pick when Burkie the magician is about to pull another bunny out of his hat......

[CascadeFilly]

The Winnipeg Jets are proud to select, from the Moose Jaw Warriors of the Western Hockey League, Morgan Rielly.

Player Bio:
Morgan Rielly - Defense
Age: 18
DOB: March 9, 1994
POB: Vancouver, B.C., Canada
Height: 6' Weight: 197lbs
Shoots: L

The big question: Why Rielly over Teravainen? Frankly, Teravainen is small, European, shies from physical play, and is weak in his own end. None of these traits endear him to the Winnipeg Jets GM and scouting staff.

What do the Jets see in Rielly? Arguably the defenseman with the greatest high-end offensive potential in this year's draft, Rielly is also among the very best skaters in the draft. Blessed with blazing speed, strong 4-way mobility, and tremendous puck skills, Rielly has the ability to spark offense from anywhere on the ice. He also boasts the skills and hockey IQ to develop a strong defensive game, as well, as he already rarely looks pressured in his own zone.

The Jets will be pleased to have the talented Mr. Rielly on their blueline for years to come.