2014 NHL Draft Q & A [Dean Youngblood]

[keytolife]

Aaron Ekblad would be their guy if they keep the pick. Or at least should be. William Nylander or Nikolaj Ehlers would be solid options if they traded down as they need some skilled wingers. Hard to say if trading down is the best option without knowing what they'd give.

I'd say that if they think they can land Nylander or Ehlers by trading down that it'd probably be worth pursuing.

Thank you for your answer Dean. Exactly my thinking so far. Currently i think that actually trading down is what they will do.

[donpaulo]

Who are the 5 fastest skaters in this years draft class ?

I have been very impressed with Carl Hagelin's speed game so I thought I would ask about similar players

[Dean Youngblood]

Who are the 5 fastest skaters in this years draft class ?

I have been very impressed with Carl Hagelin's speed game so I thought I would ask about similar players

1. Nikolaj Ehlers
2. Josh Ho-Sang
3. Kasperi Kapanen
4. Jake Virtanen
5. Sam Bennett

Adriian Kempe, Brendan Perlini, Anthony DeAngelo, Julius Honka, Roland McKeown and Haydn Fleury are all strong skaters too.

[zakkthebear]

have #1 overall 30 team dynasty with the following cats: Games played, G, A, PIM's,Plus/Minus, Shots, PPP, SHP, Hat Tricks, S/O Goals, Hits, Blocked Shots.

Bennett, Reinhart or The German?
I was thinking Dal Colle might be in there, but I think he's below these three.

Thank you!

[hockeyrobot]

Based on the Wings' needs (defense), who do you think they're targeting at their pick? They've had no issues moving down in past years....

[SteelCity14]

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Good thing you aren't a mod

Yes, very good thing(he says feeling like an ass haha). Enjoyed reading the rest of those answers. Hope to read more in the coming days. Great stuff!

[RippedOnNitro]

Hi Mr. Youngblood,

I currently own the #12 overall pick. Is it possible for you to tier the (let's say top 20) players?

That way I can determine if I need to trade up, down or stay to maximize the value of my pick.

Categories are: G,A,SOG,STP,Tk.

Thanks!