Kevin Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Stan Fischler said he has never seen anything like the Jack Hughes vs. Kaapo Kakko spectacle: two elite prospects, who will be taken first and second in the 2019 NHL draft by the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers, two storied geographic rivals. "This is a first for me. And I've been watching the game since 1939," said Fischler, 87, a renowned hockey historian and a fixture on the New York puck scene since the 1950s. At the NHL draft lottery in April, Shero nervously watched NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly flip the placards revealing NHL logos. When Chicago jumped into the top three, he thought "that's not good for us." He figured the Devils would be sixth. But Daly flipped over the Detroit Red Wings' logo in the No. 6 spot. Then fifth, but that was the Los Angeles Kings. Then fourth, but that was the Colorado Avalanche by way of the Ottawa Senators, who were the NHL's worst team. The Devils were in the final three picks, which their pre-draft lottery odds (11.5%) had predicted. But so were the Rangers, who had the sixth-best chance (7.5%). "At that point, you're not even really thinking. It happens so quickly. You're not even thinking that the other guy left is in your division or anything. You're just thinking, 'S---, that would be great.' You're there, and you might as well try to win," said Shero, whose team won the lottery for the second time in three years. "I know Jeff [Gorton, Rangers GM] pretty well. He's a great guy. There are a lot worse positions than to be up there. I can't really worry about what other team is still standing. Just that it's Jersey that won." "It'll be really competitive for a lot of years," Hughes told ESPN during the Stanley Cup Final. "Whether it's the Devils or the Rangers, we're going to be linked for a long time, with us going to places that are so close to each other." Piece by Wyshnyski on ESPN talking about how rare what we're going to see tonight is. -- https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/27010408/jack-hughes-kaapo-kakko-help-renew-devils-rangers-rivalry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Lothbrok Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Still annoyed Devils got Hughes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share Posted June 21, 2019 Still annoyed Devils got Hughes. I am too. The rivalry will definitely amp up a bit now I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Could've been worse....could've been the Islanders! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Need a link for these things, Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share Posted June 21, 2019 :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY Chief Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 What if..... …. the Devils do something really stupid ( like NYR may have done in the past :mad: ) and go off the reservation and pick neither Kakko or Hughes and NYR has to choose between them??? I know highly unlikely, but what IF....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 What if..... …. the Devils do something really stupid ( like NYR may have done in the past :mad: ) and go off the reservation and pick neither Kakko or Hughes and NYR has to choose between them??? I know highly unlikely, but what IF....? Hughes. Then throw Kreider, Andersson, Lundkvist and #58 to Chicago for #3 overall. Kakko. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puck Head Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Hughes. Then throw Kreider, Andersson, Lundkvist and #58 to Chicago for #3 overall. Kakko. We just gave the same answer to a hypothetical question....you just beat me to punch Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 We just gave the same answer to a hypothetical question....you just beat me to punch Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk I'd give even more, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slobberknocker Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 this years draft is deep. from what i'm hearing next year's is even deeper. the two after that, not so much. i'm asking for draft picks this year and next with whatever i have on the roster to trade., i.e. kreider, names, strome... etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puck Head Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 I'd give even more, too. Is throw in quite a bit more. Kreider, Lundqvist, 2020 1st We?d be getting a generational forward in Kakko. Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 No way NJ passes on Hughes...not a chance! You'd have better odds of getting hit with a meteor! :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtyONE Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 this years draft is deep. from what i'm hearing next year's is even deeper. the two after that, not so much. i'm asking for draft picks this year and next with whatever i have on the roster to trade., i.e. kreider, names, strome... etc. Hopefully zucc signs in Dallas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Hopefully zucc signs in Dallas. I can't remember where I read it, but it sounds like it's mutual between Zucc and Dallas about him being there. So, I'm thinking another first round pick is on its way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 I'm thinking he would have already signed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 How dumb do you have to be to give up a 1st to sign Mats Zucarello? That's all kinds of dumb. I can't believe it will happen. I'm sure they'd like to, but they agreed to that clause, so now they can't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 I think Hughes could be a bust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBrowningPI Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Zucc certainly had a good showing for Dallas. It sounds like their going to let him go to free agency and sign him if he's ok with it. The balls in Zucc's court and he's a hard read. I hope he signs there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnar Stahl Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 I think Hughes could be a bust His size concerns me. I know there are many other great traits that make up for that, but I cant help but feel the game is getting bigger. I have zero actual evidence to back this up but I cant help but think 6'1 - 6'4 200+ pounds is the new star pedigree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slobberknocker Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 seems like they want him, and the feeling is mutual. just comes down to $$ and term. they need a guy like him on the club, and he had good production in the post season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 His size concerns me. I know there are many other great traits that make up for that, but I cant help but feel the game is getting bigger. I have zero actual evidence to back this up but I cant help but think 6'1 - 6'4 200+ pounds is the new star pedigree. yup, his size is my only concern. his skating and playmaking ability is unquestionable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tphilly5 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 I think Hughes could be a bust I think he might get bounced around the smaller ice like a pinball, even with his figure skater like edges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBrowningPI Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 seems like they want him, and the feeling is mutual. just comes down to $$ and term. they need a guy like him on the club, and he had good production in the post season.Yeah, I just looked it up. He was tied for the team lead in points with Seguin( playoffs). 11 points in 13 games. His shot percentage was 18% while Seguin was 8% with a good dose more minutes. Besides his injury, he played beyond his expectations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leetchy2 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 I think Hughes could be a bust Yeah, who's to say he doesn't end up being another Corey Millen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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