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Re: 2026 NHL Draft
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2026 10:56 am
by Carl Yagro
Exactly. So, RJ is the "Anonymous NHL exec"
Kid is compared endlessly to the best playmaking wingers like Kane, Kucherov, Marner... all well-known to be playoff chokers.
Re: 2026 NHL Draft
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2026 12:15 pm
by Cornuck
The leaves are taking him - I would be the house on it. The only choice is if SJ is prioritizing a Dman. Then we make the most important draft pick in our recent, and sad history.
Re: 2026 NHL Draft
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2026 12:44 pm
by Carl Yagro
No doubt, Corndog.
After seeing Mitchy raking it in LV, they probably got a serious case of seller's regret. Kid will give them a quick retool and maybe even Pigman will want to stay around for the new window.
I truly believe that. I also hope TML wastes his best years like they do with all their top players.
Meanwhile, that leaves a few BPAs for us to choose from... but we'll still probably bring in the relative's kid like it was some union job.
All his dad's buddies will be there. Party like it's 2011.
Re: 2026 NHL Draft
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2026 1:02 pm
by Cousin Strawberry
Malhotra doesn't appear to be a reach at 3 based upon the rankings from various outlets. He has top line center potential...those are the new right handed defensemen
Re: 2026 NHL Draft
Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2026 4:25 pm
by Hockey Widow
RJ favours players who have worn a letter at some point in their career. How does that translate to this years draft, all else being equal
Malhotra wore a letter for a prospect tournament. Reid has been an “A” and Stenberg has been both an “a” and “C”.
So looking at pick 24 with the names bandied about it will be interesting to see who is available and that part of their background.
Re: 2026 NHL Draft
Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2026 5:00 pm
by Megaterio Llamas
I'm starting to hear noises that maybe the Malhotra's aren't that excited about Caleb coming into this situation here. Apparently he was the only top prospect from the combine who was sheltered from the media, there was no access to him at all. They obviously don't want to talk about something.
It's all starting to look like the Sedins are leaning into Stenberg, which is what I hope happens, frankly. And a potential first pairing defenceman wouldn't be a bad consolation prize either.
Re: 2026 NHL Draft
Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2026 5:19 pm
by Hockey Widow
He spoke to the media. Said he is proud of his dad and said it would be exciting to play for him. Keep in mind he may not make the NHL for 2-3 years. I mean it is a problem for another day. If they think he is PBA they have to take him. I honestly have no idea.
Re: 2026 NHL Draft
Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2026 5:30 pm
by Megaterio Llamas
Hockey Widow wrote: ↑Fri Jun 12, 2026 5:19 pm
He spoke to the media. Said he is proud of his dad and said it would be exciting to play for him. Keep in mind he may not make the NHL for 2-3 years. I mean it is a problem for another day. If they think he is PBA they have to take him. I honestly have no idea.
Yes he did, Wids, but the proapect/draft specialist media guys like Cam Robinson and Corey Pronman didn't get time with him the way they did with the other top draft prospects. It was definitely a no access situation. At least, that's what they themselves were saying when they got back from the combine. And then guys like Tom Drance extrapolate from that and run with it.
And then the likes of me repeat what they heard in places like this. You know how it works.

Re: 2026 NHL Draft
Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2026 7:43 pm
by Picker of Cherries
The more I watch Slavic, the more I think it will be a huge mistake not to draft Carels.
Re: 2026 NHL Draft
Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2026 6:28 pm
by Cousin Strawberry
Picker of Cherries wrote: ↑Sun Jun 14, 2026 7:43 pm
The more I watch Slavic, the more I think it will be a huge mistake not to draft Carels.
Are you talking Slavic porn?
Re: 2026 NHL Draft
Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2026 7:51 pm
by Picker of Cherries
Cousin Strawberry wrote: ↑Mon Jun 15, 2026 6:28 pm
Picker of Cherries wrote: ↑Sun Jun 14, 2026 7:43 pm
The more I watch Slavic, the more I think it will be a huge mistake not to draft Carels.
Are you talking Slavic porn?
Is that when Slavin plays hockey?
Damn auto correct.
Re: 2026 NHL Draft
Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2026 9:48 am
by Tciso
Picker of Cherries wrote: ↑Mon Jun 15, 2026 7:51 pm
Cousin Strawberry wrote: ↑Mon Jun 15, 2026 6:28 pm
Picker of Cherries wrote: ↑Sun Jun 14, 2026 7:43 pm
The more I watch Slavic, the more I think it will be a huge mistake not to draft Carels.
Are you talking Slavic porn?
Is that when Slavin plays hockey?
Damn auto correct.
I am mildly intrigued by this conversation.
Re: 2026 NHL Draft
Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2026 11:19 am
by Lancer
Tciso wrote: ↑Tue Jun 16, 2026 9:48 am
Picker of Cherries wrote: ↑Mon Jun 15, 2026 7:51 pm
Cousin Strawberry wrote: ↑Mon Jun 15, 2026 6:28 pm
Picker of Cherries wrote: ↑Sun Jun 14, 2026 7:43 pm
The more I watch Slavic, the more I think it will be a huge mistake not to draft Carels.
Are you talking Slavic porn?
Is that when Slavin plays hockey?
Damn auto correct.
I am mildly intrigued by this conversation.
Slavic porn is
best porn, blyat!!
Re: 2026 NHL Draft
Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2026 4:31 pm
by Madcombinepilot
Lancer wrote: ↑Tue Jun 16, 2026 11:19 am
Tciso wrote: ↑Tue Jun 16, 2026 9:48 am
Picker of Cherries wrote: ↑Mon Jun 15, 2026 7:51 pm
Cousin Strawberry wrote: ↑Mon Jun 15, 2026 6:28 pm
Picker of Cherries wrote: ↑Sun Jun 14, 2026 7:43 pm
The more I watch Slavic, the more I think it will be a huge mistake not to draft Carels.
Are you talking Slavic porn?
Is that when Slavin plays hockey?
Damn auto correct.
I am mildly intrigued by this conversation.
Slavic porn is
best porn, blyat!!
gotta love the enthusiasm from lance..
Re: 2026 NHL Draft
Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2026 9:38 am
by Aaronp18
Well a little over a week away from the first draft into our official rebuild. What are we thinking kids? Lets see some predictions.
I think TO takes Stenberg, his play at the Worlds may help Sundin's case for the Swede 1st OA.
Which means we still may have a legit chance at McKenna.
I do think we pick up another 1st, either packaging up some later picks and a mediocre prospect to move up or somme gets moved like DeBrusk. But this could also be a 2027 first depending on who we make the trade with, which I'm also fine with.
At 24 we take a centre, one of Morozov, Dagenais or Hextall.