Draft deals

Glad to see that Glenn Anderson finally made it to the Hall of Fame. About time. The Original 24 Cups

On Friday night it should be interesting when it as announced " The seventh pick in the 2008 entry draft will go to the laffs. Does GM Cliff Fletcher call time out right away and get on the phone with Brian Burke or does he send Al Coates over to Anahiem's table to courier the pick. The NHL should make a ruling on this , it's so unprofessional.

Assuming Malkin is available and assuming you think the Habs should make a trade offer for him, what do you think is a reasonable offer?

Way back in the post response, someone commented that we don't really need a #6 pick. I say, hey, we did all right the #5 three years ago didn't we? Maybe there's an interest in Luke Schenn or one of the top young forwards out there. ----- Go Habs Go!

Maybe we should go after Marcus Nasland from Vancouver. I heard he's UFA and they're letting alot of other players go, as well.

Unless there's a higher-rated big power forward, the Habs should pick up one of these two guys: 27. GREG NEMISZ PROFILE Pos: Centre Shoots: R Height: 6'3 Weight: 197 lbs. Born: 06/06/1990 Comparable: John LeClair From TSN: A big, diligent forward with an NHL-calibre shot who protects the puck well and understands the game. But he needs to pick up his skating, add a little more energy to his game. That could mean a fall into the second round, but then they were saying all the same things about Shawn Matthias a couple of years ago. From NHL Central Scouting: Greg is a big player that goes to the net, he's not overly physical but he doesn't get knocked around either. He is good on the power-play, in the sense that he sets himself at the front of the net, he's hard to move and he bangs in a lot of rebounds from there. Year Team GP G A Pts Pim 2007-2008 Windsor (OHL) 68 34 33 67 52 2007-2008 Playoffs Windsor 5 2 1 3 8 30. ANTON GUSTAFSSON PROFILE Pos: Centre Shoots: L Height: 6'2" Weight: 194 lbs. Comparable: Jordan Staal From TSN: If an NHL team is convinced the son of ex-NHLer Bengt Gustafsson is healthy, he could easily go much higher in the first round than No. 30. But the Swedish centre had significant lower back issues and his health status was a primary concern of NHL teams at the Central Scouting Combine. Those concerns could cause his stock to drop radically, but teams were doing a lot of homework on him to be sure. His X-rays and MRIs will tell as much about when he's drafted as his on-ice performance. From NHL Central Scouting: Anton is a highly skilled player with strong puckhandling skills and playmaking ability. He's a tall, strong and talented two-way center with good vision and a fine understanding of the game. He plays a mature game. Year Team GP G A Pts Pim 2007-2008 Frolunda (Swe Jr) 23 10 13 23 43 This low in the draft you gotta take a bit of a chance - might as well take a guy who could have huge upside if he keeps improving or stays healthy.

Good News : Glen Healy has left TSN to work for the NHLPA as a liasion.

Montreal must want something they don't think they'll get at 25. Doesn't sound like they're the front runner to move up though so doubt it will happen. I can't see why Montreal is sorry to see it's motivation guy go. It's not like they're a picture of consistancy. Carbo needs to read a few books on the topic - especially when it comes to goalies. I like Carbo but the way he talked about Price in the media from day 1 was just bloody stoopid. Sorry the ugly dog is back.... ____________________________ CBC STINKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Does anyone know our draft order in each round by any chance?? "If I wanted to hear from an ass, I would fart..."

I wasnt aware Jonathan Toews had a younger brother eligible for this years draft...hmmmm "If I wanted to hear from an ass, I would fart..."

If your looking for variations in entry draft player rankings tune into the Hockey News Top 100 rankings where there's really a big difference after the top picks to Central scouting and the ISS , it's crazy......... 1. Steven Stamkos, C, Sarnia, OHL Two years ago, Stamkos was taken first overall in the OHL draft with the hope he'd guide a moribund franchise back to respectability. The same thing will be expected when Stamkos goes first overall in the NHL proceedings in June. Trying to locate a flaw in Stamkos' game and character is akin to finding a golf ball in a snowstorm. An elite offensive producer, Stamkos also plays a responsible two-way game, is a terrific skater and has an abundance of character. "To me he looks like Steve Yzerman," said one NHL scout. One scout went so far as to say that even if wunderkind John Tavares were available this year, he would still take Stamkos. Stamkos does everything at high speed and elevates his game in more important contests. "He took it to another level in the playoffs," one scout said, "and that's what you want to see in a player." 2. Drew Doughty, D, Guelph, OHL In a draft chock full of very good, NHL-ready talent, Doughty is the best, most NHL-ready defenseman of the bunch. He has been very good all season in Guelph, but the world juniors was something of a coming out party for him. "That was where he showed how good he really is," one scout said. "When he and (defense partner Karl) Alzner were on the ice, the other team never had the puck because it was always on their sticks." It's not unusual for Doughty to log 30 minutes a game for the Storm and he is relied upon in all situations. At the junior level, he has the ability to change the complexion of the game with his speed, strength and creative puck skills. "He can play it any way you want to play it," a scout said. "If you want to play a finesse game, he can do that. If you want to play a physical game, he's fine with that, too. And when he hits guys, it hurts." 3. Zach Bogosian, D, Peterborough, OHL Anotherright-shot defenseman from the OHL, Bogosian is a close second behind Doughty in the minds of a number of scouts. "This guy is a home run waiting to happen," one scout said. "He could turn out to be a great player." Bogosian is described as a smooth-skating defenseman who makes very good decisions. He possesses a top-notch first pass and has displayed a penchant for finding open forwards in the offensive zone, plus an ability to get the puck to them through traffic. "He's an all-round defenseman," another scout said. "He has good size and skill and he can play with an edge. He's the total package." Bogosian has a lot of room to grow. Many scouts are telling their GMs not to let this kid get away. "You always notice him on the ice for good reasons," a scout said. "He seems to do something every time he's out there." 4. Nikita Filatov, LW, Central Army, Russia Russian teenager Alexei Cherepanov tumbled on draft day last year more because of his effort and character than the NHL's problems with the Russian federation. If Filatov tumbles, it won't have anything to do with his skill or desire. "He probably has as much skill as anyone in this draft and he's a very competitive player," one scout said. But the left winger for Central Army's second division team will surely slide because teams don't know what hoops will have to be cleared to get him to the NHL. And teams that are choosing high are looking for secure picks. The lack of an agreement with Russia might help, though, said one scout. It means that if he doesn't sign, he'll remain a defected player in perpetuity instead of going back into the draft in two years. Filatov has been a consistent terror for opposing goalies at international tournaments. 5. Alex Pietrangelo, D, Niagara, OHL Pietrangelo struggled the first part of the season, but has come on since and vaulted himself among the elite prospects. Pietrangelo may not go in the top five, but might cause some sleepless nights because of it. "If he falls to five, six or seven, a couple of years from now people might be saying, "How the hell did we miss this guy?' " a scout said. "He's a guy with some real upside. He's a 6-foot-3 guy who can skate well and handle the puck." There is little doubt Pietrangelo has room to grow � not physically, but in terms of his development. He is not far behind Doughty, though most scouts think there is a definitive gap between the two players. "Pietrangelo is a really smooth, poised, puck-moving defenseman, but Alex is more laid-back than Doughty," another scout said. "He doesn't really have the zip that Doughty has." 6. Luke Schenn, D, Kelowna, WHL Schenn wasn't at his best in the World Junior Championship, but there were two reasons for that. First, he had barely turned 18 and was playing in a tournament dominated by 19-year-olds. Second, the international game isn't his style. When some scouts project Schenn, they see the second coming of Adam Foote; a tough, physical defenseman with a modicum of skill and a ton of leadership qualities. "I don't think this is a guy who is ever going to put up big numbers," one scout said. "But he's a meat and potatoes, in-your-face kind of guy. " Schenn is a stay-at-home type who will make opposing forwards pay a physical price for going into the scoring areas. Like Doughty and Pietrangelo, he's a right-shot, something harder to find on defense. "He's not as good as those other guys, but he plays with more of an edge," a scout said. "To me, he's Brendan Witt-plus." 7. Colin Wilson, C, Boston U., Hockey East The son of former Calgary Flame Carey Wilson is a one of a plethora of prospects in this draft who comes from very solid bloodlines. Skating is a concern for Wilson, but his hockey sense makes up for a lack of speed and a choppy stride. "It's not going to hold him back," one scout said, "but I think it's one thing that keeps him from being mentioned with Steven Stamkos." Like Stamkos, Wilson played in the WJC, but for the U.S. team. There were times when he was the best American player on the ice. "It seems to me that how he goes, that's how the team goes," one scout said. "In the world juniors, when he was playing well, the team was really going, but in games he missed or struggled, it seemed to me the team really struggled, too." One scout said Wilson might not have the upside of players in the top five, but any team looking for a safe, solid pick could do a lot worse. 8. Cody Hodgson, C, Brampton, OHL There was a time not long ago when Hodgson's father Chris was being touted as a future premier of Ontario. The younger Hodgson will likely never enter politics, but his future in hockey looks very bright. Hodgson is near the top of a dominant OHL crop of draftees. More of a playmaker than a scorer, Hodgson has drawn comparisons to everyone from Adam Oates to Cory Stillman to Chris Drury. "He has very good hockey sense and I think that's the strongest part of his game," one NHL scout said. "It seems every time he's on the ice, he has the puck on his stick." Although he is not a liability defensively, Hodgson's reputation going into the draft has been his ability to create offensive opportunities for both himself and his linemates. "He just seems to have a great nose for the net and a nose for the puck," another scout said. "His offensive ability is his calling card." 9. Mikkel Boedker, LW, Kitchener, OHL Lars Eller became the highest-drafted Danish-born player ever when St. Louis took him 13th last year, but his reign will not last long. Boedker has made enormous strides in Kitchener this season, to the point where one scout had him second on his list behind only Steven Stamkos. "This guy is frighteningly good," the scout said. "He's really good right now and going to get better." Boedker came to the Rangers after playing in Sweden last season and was a solid contributor on the second line of one of the best teams in the CHL. He also represented Denmark at the WJC and has played in all situations for the Rangers. Although his puck skills are good, his calling card is his skating ability. He possesses both quickness and breakaway speed. "He's just a beautiful skater," one scout said. Boedker is seen more as a playmaker than a finisher. 10. Kyle Beach, C, Everett, WHL Discipline both on and off the ice are the key issue involving Beach, but if he can learn to control his anger and pick his spots, he could be a dominant NHL player. "This guy could be the best player in the draft," one scout said. "He's Owen Nolan. Yeah, discipline is an issue for him. But was discipline an issue for Claude Lemieux?" Another scout described Beach as a 6-foot-3 Sean Avery. "He has as much skill as anybody and he's tough as nails," the scout said. "He can snap sometimes�and that can be a good and bad thing." The key for Beach is whether or not he can grow out of his hotheadedness, but maintain an edge as he matures as a hockey player. He is very dangerous from the blueline in and has meshed well in Everett with Boston first-rounder Zach Hamill. "He's not a great skater," a scout said, "but he has a big shot and good hands." 11. Tyler Myers, D, Kelowna, WHL 12. Zach Boychuk, C, Lethbridge, WHL 13. Colten Teubert, D, Regina, WHL 14. Josh Bailey, C, Windsor, OHL 15. Michael Del Zotto, D, Oshawa, OHL 16. Mattias Tedenby, D, HV71, Sweden 17. Luca Sbisa, D, Lethbridge, WHL 18. Colby Robak, D, Brandon, WHL 19. Jacob Markstrom, G, Brynas, Sweden 20. Mikhail Stefanovich, C, Quebec, QMJHL 21. Greg Nemisz, C, Windsor, OHL 22. Jordan Eberle, C, Regina, WHL 23. Yann Sauve, D, Saint John, QMJHL 24. Anton Gustafsson, C, Frolunda, Sweden 25. Joe Colborne, LW, Camrose, Jr. A 26. A.J. Jenks, C, Plymouth, OHL 27. Daultan Leveille, C, St. Catharines, Jr. B 28. Tyler Cuma, D, Ottawa, OHL 29. Zac Dalpe, C, Penticton, Jr. A 30. John Carlson, D, Indiana, USHL 31. Jared Staal, RW, Sudbury, OHL 32. Chet Pickard, G, Tri-City, WHL 33. Michael Stone, D, Calgary, WHL 34. Harri Sateri, G, Tappara, Finland 35. Nicolas Deschamps, C, Chicoutimi, QMJHL 36. Corey Trivino, C, Stouffville, Jr. A 37. Mitch Wahl, C, Spokane, WHL 38. Thomas McCollum, G, Guelph, OHL 39. Jake Gardiner, D, Minnetonka, USHS 40. David Toews, LW, Shattuck S.M., USHS 41. Tyler Ennis, C, Medicine Hat, WHL 42. Cody Goloubef, D, Wisconsin, WCHA 43. Aaron Ness, D, Roseau, USHS 44. Jyri Niemi, D, Saskatoon, WHL 45. Maxime Sauve, C, Val d'Or, QMJHL 46. Jamie Arniel, C, Sarnia, OHL 47. Kristofer Berglund, D, Bjorkloven, Sweden 48. James Wright, C, Vancouver, WHL 49. Roman Josi, D, Bern, Switzerland 50. Joel Champagne, C, Chicoutimi, QMJHL 51. Johan Motin, D, Bofors, Sweden 52. James Livingston, RW, S.S. Marie, OHL 53. Geordie Wudrick, LW, Swift Current, WHL 54. Mitch Gaulton, D, Erie, OHL 55. Eric Mestery, D, Tri-City, WHL 56. Kruise Reddick, C, Tri-City, WHL 57. Robbie Czarnik, RW, USA, NTDP 58. Brandon Burlon, D, St. Michaels, Jr. A 59. Mark Barberio, D, Moncton, QMJHL 60. Kelsey Tessier, C, Quebec, QMJHL 61. Jimmy Hayes, C, Lincoln, USHL 62. Shawn Lalonde, D, Belleville, OHL 63. Tomas Kundratek, D, Trinec, Czech Rep. 64. Luke Adam, C, St. John's, QMJHL 65. Kevin Poulin, G, Victoriaville, QMJHL 66. Philip McRae, C, London, OHL 67. Adam Comrie, D, Saginaw, OHL 68. Jordon Southorn, D, P.E.I, QMJHL 69. Jacob DeSerres, G, Seattle, WHL 70. David Carle, D, Shattuck S.M., USHS 71. Erik Karlsson, D, Frolunda, Sweden 72. Corey Fienhage, D, Indiana, USHL 73. Eric O'Dell, C, Sudbury, OHL 74. Evgeny Grachev, C, Yaroslavl, Russia 75. Teemu Hartikainen, C, Kalpa, Finland 76. Vyacheslav Voinov, D, Chelyabinsk, Russia 77. Patrice Cormier, C, Rimouski, QMJHL 78. Brandon McMillan, LW, Kelowna, WHL 79. Mike Cichy, LW, Tri-City, USHL 80. Danny Kristo, C, USA, NTDP 81. Jared Festler, LW, Lincoln, USHL 82. Philippe Cornet, C, Rimouski, QMJHL 83. Steven Delisle, D, Gatineau, QMJHL 84. Dale Hunt, RW, Prince George, WHL 85. Andre Petersson, LW, HV71, Sweden 86. Nicholas Larson, LW, Waterloo, USHL 87. Jacob Lagace, C, Chicoutimi, QMJHL 88. Joonas Rask, C, Ilves, Finland 89. Michal Jordan, D, Plymouth, OHL 90. Mattias Ekholm, D, Mora, Sweden 91. Vladimir Roth, D, London, OHL 92. Chris Doyle, C, P.E.I., QMJHL 93. Matias Sointu, LW, Ilves, Finland 94. Jesse Turkulainen, D, Sodertalje, Sweden 95. Julien Demers, D, Ottawa, OHL 96. Joel Broda, C, Moose Jaw, WHL 97. Thomas Knotek, C, Halifax, QMJHL 98. Philip Larsen, D, Frolunda, Sweden 99. Teigan Zahn, D, Saskatoon, WHL 100. Kirill Petrov, LW, Kazan, Russia

i don't understand why we would move up to pick a defenseman. isn't that what's there at number 6?

4.5 to 5 million for Ryan Malone? How do some of these GM's still have jobs? Can they not forecast a drop in production when Malone no longer gets passes from Crosby or Malkin? He is a real good player, but not a first liner. Not even close. It'll be funny in 4 or 5 years time when Columbus is either buying out his contract or trying to unload it.

There's no way Rick Nash is on the table. But I could see a deal involving Mark Streit's rights be put forth to at least improve the Habs' draft position. And Columbus is looking for blueline help, particularily of the puckmoving variety.

If Streit's pricetag is too much, we can sign and deal him to Colombus, can't we?