Big kids with high motor, character and a shot on them. Seems to be the template for this draft. They're not all physical, but are not afraid of the physical side of things.

Seems they are banking on some of the kids making strides in their skating ability post-draft. You can't coach size.

They seem to be leaning into the beef market this draft. Not a bad thing after a succession of razor-thin dainty Swedes and vegans who hate the weight-room.

The dickless Swede cannot be displaced and gone fast enough.

Ilya Bryzgalov from Medicine Hat. Committed to NCAA Merrimack. A project winger. Could do worse with the pick.

theman wrote: ↑Sat Jun 27, 2026 8:30 am Pittsburg gets the twins.

The heirs apparent to Crosby-Malkin.

donlever wrote: ↑Sat Jun 27, 2026 8:23 am Well, Quinn didn't scare them off Americans.

He did play in the OHL, so maybe he’s okay playing for Snow Mexicans. He’s a flight risk regardless. Hopefully management isn’t afraid to flip him the second he gives a hint he’s not committed to the club.

Brookes Rogowski, the big guy. They must have loved him more than Roobroek. Hopefully his floor is 4C.

This was one of the guys I was hoping they would pick at 24. Kid is a beast in the gym. Good attitude. Hard shot. Plays hard.

I’m liking this pick. I can’t complain about the team’s first round.

MacTavish to the Blues. What happens when you have 1st-rounders to burn.

Lawrence seems like a Blues-type of player.

Aaronp18 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 26, 2026 5:13 pm So SJ can get Stenberg and Verhoeff this draft?

Yeah…

Ehlers replacement goes to Winnipeg.

Reid was a bit of a faller here. I wonder what happened in the combine to make him drop to 7?

Well, that’s a reach.

At least there’s a chance he’ll stick around to UFA at least.

Most hilarious thing would be for the Canucks to have a couple really good pieces in place, make a surprise appearance in the playoffs in 2029-2030 with the sky the limit, and have the money for all three…. Oh I think that bridge is nothing but ashes. Would be funny as hell - about as funny as T ...