2009 NHL Draft: Rest of first round open thread.

by Brandon Worley on Jun 26, 2009 7:50 PM CDT in 2009 NHL Draft Comment 111 comments

[UPDATE by Brandon Worley, 06/26/09 9:28 PM EDT ] RW Jordan Schroeder is falling. Many had him as a possible top ten pick, at least in the 10-14 area. Teams must be afraid of his size. It will be interesting to see just how far he falls.

The Stars threw a bit of curveball when they drafted Scott Glennie with the #8 pick, with Jared Cowen, Magnus Paajarvi-Svenssen and Dmitry Kulikov all available.

I'll have more on this later tonight, but my initial reaction is one of shock but also one of understanding. Glennie is a great player who is a dynamic playmaker, and could make a difference for this team sooner than later. He fills a desperate hole in the depth on the right wing in the Stars system, and he's a gritty and hard worker.

I'll have quotes from Glennie up later tonight. In the meantime, use this thread to discuss the rest of the first round.

Follow the jump for past news updates.

The day has finally come. The first round will be tonight, with rounds 2-7 being held tomorrow. Live coverage starts at 7pm EST tonight on VERSUS, with pre and post-game shows on the NHL Network. I want to HIGHLY encourage those of you reading to jump in on the conversation and comment. I'll have my Twitter feed posted below, and if any major news happens I'll post an update below as well.

[UPDATE by Brandon Worley, 06/26/09 3:42 PM EDT ] I've talked to a couple of people here at the Bell Centre, and the consensus is that the rumor surrounding the Niskanen/8th overall pick for Tomas Kaberle was just that....a rumor.

[UPDATE by Brandon Worley, 06/26/09 4:59 PM EDT ] Jonas Gustavsson is reportedly still unsure of which team he will choose. In my opinion its between Toronto and Dallas, and the decision should be announced early next week.

[UPDATE by Brandon Worley, 06/26/09 5:29 PM EDT ] Dallas Stars staff are now out on the floor. I've been informed that DallasStars.com will be streaming live footage from the draft party. As soon as I have a link, I'll post it.

[UPDATE by Brandon Bibb, 6/26/09 6:16 PM EDT] Greg Logan of Newsday reports that the possiblity of the Isles passing on John Tavares and using their #1 pick to draft Matt Duchene of Brampton is very high.

I just learned that sources around the Colorado Avalanche at No. 3 are indicating a certainty that the Islanders are going to select Brampton center Matt Duchene. Considering how much No. 2 Tampa Bay wants Swedish defenseman Victor Hedman, the Avs are anxiously looking forward to high-scoring John Tavares falling to them.

[UPDATE by Brandon Worley, 06/26/09 6:36 PM EDT ] There were some more rumors going round a while ago that the Stars were now offering either Ondrej Roman or Pettru Lindgren and the 8th pick for Kaberle. At this point, it's all rumor and I think the only one that still has legs is the Phil Kessel to Toronto one. It's makes the most sense (sort of), and there's just too many guys here that are convinced it's going to happen. The Stars rumors seem to just be thought up out of thin air by radio guys.

[UPDATE by Brandon Worley, 06/26/09 6:57 PM EDT ] They have started to get things rolling here at the Bell Centre. They went through all the announcement of who would do the picking for each draft pick, and this place ERUPTED when they announced Montreal's.

[UPDATE by Brandon Worley, 06/26/09 7:59 PM EDT ] This is when things get interesting. Up until now things have gone about how everyone predicted. But depending on who Phoenix and Toronto go for, the Stars could have any number of top players fall into the lap. I'm expecting the Coyotes to pick Jared Cowen.

[UPDATE by Brandon Worley, 06/26/09 7:39 PM EDT ] So far, things are going about as planned. Tavares goes #1 overall to the Islanders, Hedman goes next to Tampa Bay and Duchene to Colorado. We just heard the official announcement that Anaheim has traded Chris Pronger to Philly for two players, two first round draft picks and a third rounder. Wow.

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Rock on!!

Hey man this is Justin from The Goalie Guild. If any Stars news happens regarding goalies, I’ll be here to chat it up. Good luck with your open thread and have an awesome time at the draft buddy!! GO RICH BACHMAN!!! LOL

by TheAvalancheGuild on Jun 26, 2009 2:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

GO STARS

I think this is my first post here, just needed to get that out

"We play to win the game" - Herm Edwards

by nicholas.rodriguez on Jun 26, 2009 2:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

It was my first one too and I didn’t even think to change my name …. but oh well CALL 214-GO-STARS!!!!! HAHA man I miss Dallas so much. EDDIE EDDIE EDDIE

by TheAvalancheGuild on Jun 26, 2009 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Welcome!

Thanks for commenting, and be sure to stick with us tonight.

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by Brandon Worley on Jun 26, 2009 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not a very decisive young man, that Monster. But then again it’s a big decision. Probably the biggest decision he’s ever had to make. I was sure hoping to find out before the draft. I guess he said Free Agency was his goal for deciding.

by Brad G on Jun 26, 2009 4:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I also saw reports that he was not afraid to wait a few days after the draft to make his decision. Maybe he’s a smarter kid than many would expect from a 24-year old. It has to be Dallas or Toronto. Come on, BIG D LAND THE MONSTER.

As a goalie, I’m superstitious as hell. I say Dallas wins because then Gus-Gus wouldn’t have to get new pads…he already wears green and black ;D HEH.

by TheAvalancheGuild on Jun 26, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Long time reader, first time poster

I know you’ve said the Niskanen trade was just a rumor, but now Fan 590 in Toronto is saying the 8th pick with either Pettru Lindgren or Ondrej Roman for Kaberle…

by Kent K on Jun 26, 2009 4:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'll check on that.

Haven’t heard anything here.

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by Brandon Worley on Jun 26, 2009 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just talked to 590 folks here in the media area.

They haven’t heard anything, but that doesn’t mean their guy out in the rooms hasn’t reported it.

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by Brandon Worley on Jun 26, 2009 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just a little speculation

1 Tavares/Hedman
2 Hedman/Taveres
3 Duchene
4 Kane
5 Schenn
6 OEL
7 Cowen
8 Dallas should trade back because they like Schroeder, Kulikov, MSP, and John Moore. One or two will be available at 11.

At least that’s how I hope this goes.

by Hull Fan on Jun 26, 2009 4:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Kaberle rumor

In the latest video update from Montreal, Bob McKenzie says he would be shocked if Tomas Kaberle was not a Boston Bruin by the end of the night.

by dasty on Jun 26, 2009 5:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Here's a picture of Joe Nieuwendyk at the Stars table.

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by Brandon Worley on Jun 26, 2009 5:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Brandon

who else is up there? Hull? Jackson? Crawford? Who made it to Montreal?

by Hull Fan on Jun 26, 2009 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Crawford is here. So is Jackson.

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by Brandon Worley on Jun 26, 2009 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Here's another Nieuwy pic.

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by Brandon Worley on Jun 26, 2009 5:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Everyone should keep in mind that Nieuwy said that Jackson will be running the draft.

Just FYI.

by viralphrame on Jun 26, 2009 5:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That is very true.

And there’s still a lot of talk around here about what kind of player Nieuwendyk will draft.

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by Brandon Worley on Jun 26, 2009 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Brandon:

I can’t find the link to watch the draft party on the Stars website. Am I just overlooking it?

by viralphrame on Jun 26, 2009 5:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Here.

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by Brandon Worley on Jun 26, 2009 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

here.

Link.

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by Brandon Worley on Jun 26, 2009 5:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

im going to say

a right handed winger or MPS if he’s available. i had a terrible dream last night that eriksson was traded to atlanta for their pick. i just dont see a Dman coming our way with how healthy we are in the cap now according to mike heika. 3 names: MPS. Schroeder. GLennie. oh well have fun everyone its a great day to be a stars fan!!

by sundancekid on Jun 26, 2009 5:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

There's a big difference in area under the cap.

And what the team’s actual budget will be.

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by Brandon Worley on Jun 26, 2009 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

to clarify we now have the fundage to purchase a free agent dman

by sundancekid on Jun 26, 2009 5:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

yeah the cap thjing confuses me so im sorry about that

by sundancekid on Jun 26, 2009 6:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Chris Pronger reportedly traded to the Flyers

According to Darren Dreger of TSN

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by Brandon Bibb on Jun 26, 2009 6:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Taveras

Going to suck if he goes to Colorado

by jf55510 on Jun 26, 2009 6:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Update:

The rumors are REALLY starting to fly now. Reportedly Chris Pronger has been traded to the Flyers, according to TSN’s Darren Dreger. And now Craig Custance has informed me that the Islanders will most likely be taking Matt Duchene with the top pick. That would set off an avalanche of action in the 2-4 spots.

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by Brandon Worley on Jun 26, 2009 6:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Uniondale will burn to the ground tonight when the Islanders choose Duchene.

by viralphrame on Jun 26, 2009 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It would honestly

break my heart if Duchene goes to the Islanders. I already bought a Duchene Avs jersey!!

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by Derek B on Jun 26, 2009 6:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

It would break my Islanders heart

if they didn’t take John T.

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by Brandon Bibb on Jun 26, 2009 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed.

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by Derek B on Jun 26, 2009 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

trades

does anyone out think the stars will make any trades

by starsfan43 on Jun 26, 2009 6:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Not likely. What we are hearing is that the Stars are going to try and stick with their spot.

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by Brandon Worley on Jun 26, 2009 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rumors

So is the only rumor with the Stars the Kaberle ones?

by Kent K on Jun 26, 2009 6:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

So far nothing really.

It looks like Kaberle is going to the Bruins for Kessel.

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by Brandon Worley on Jun 26, 2009 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lol, chorus of boos for Bettman.

by viralphrame on Jun 26, 2009 6:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh fer crissakes...

just get the damn draft underway! :o)

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by Brandon Bibb on Jun 26, 2009 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey Worley,

I wish I was watching instead of being onboard my sub right now! :-(

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by Derek B on Jun 26, 2009 6:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Islanders are coming up with their pick now.

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by Brandon Worley on Jun 26, 2009 6:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Not Duchene, Not Duchene, Not Duchene, Not Duchene....

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by Derek B on Jun 26, 2009 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Its Tavares.

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by Brandon Worley on Jun 26, 2009 6:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you Garth Snow!!!!!

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by Derek B on Jun 26, 2009 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

OH NO FUCKING WAY

My audio cut out as soon as Garth started talking! FFFFF!

by viralphrame on Jun 26, 2009 6:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Islanders draft John Tavares.

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by Brandon Worley on Jun 26, 2009 6:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Just heard from Dreger's Twitter the Pronger deal was

for Lupul, Sbisa and 2 firsts. WOW!!

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by Derek B on Jun 26, 2009 6:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

No way.

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by Brandon Worley on Jun 26, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah,

that is a TON for him!! He isn’t worth that much.

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by Derek B on Jun 26, 2009 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That is insane.

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by laughs2loud on Jun 26, 2009 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just updated the main post.

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by Brandon Worley on Jun 26, 2009 6:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Tampa Bay selects Victor Hedman with the #2 pick.

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by Brandon Worley on Jun 26, 2009 6:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

There is a God!!!

And now as long as Greg Sherman doesn’t screw this up, my Duchene jeresy was a wise purchase! Haha!

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by Derek B on Jun 26, 2009 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Unless...

They trade the pick

by Kent K on Jun 26, 2009 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Which is what scares me!

That organization is soooooooo messed up right now, and with Lacroix running the show, common sense is never a sure thing.

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by Derek B on Jun 26, 2009 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Colorado is on the clock.

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by Brandon Worley on Jun 26, 2009 6:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Please for the love of all that is holy...

DON’T PASS ON DUCHENE!!!!!!!!

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by Derek B on Jun 26, 2009 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

where can i watch

i live in the philippines so no tv coverage of the draft so where can i watch it on the internet ?

by starsfan43 on Jun 26, 2009 6:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Hold on.

Link.

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by Brandon Worley on Jun 26, 2009 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Anaheim has traded...

Pronger to Philly for Lupol and Sbisa for this year’s first and next years first.

It’s official.

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by Brandon Worley on Jun 26, 2009 6:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

thank you

by starsfan43 on Jun 26, 2009 6:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Colorado picks Brayden Schenn.

Kidding……

….they pick Duchene.

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by Brandon Worley on Jun 26, 2009 6:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

LOL!! What a funny guy you are! :-)

Well, off to duty section clean up/training! ;-)

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by Derek B on Jun 26, 2009 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Glad to see the Avs new GM didn't muck this one up!!

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by Derek B on Jun 26, 2009 6:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Post updated.

So far, things are going about as planned. Tavares goes #1 overall to the Islanders, Hedman goes next to Tampa Bay and Duchene to Colorado. We just heard the official announcement that Anaheim has traded Chris Pronger to Philly for two players, two first round draft picks and a third rounder. Wow.

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by Brandon Worley on Jun 26, 2009 6:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Sources close to the Thrashers say they will select Evander Kane.

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by Brandon Worley on Jun 26, 2009 6:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Evander Kane goes to the Thrashers at #4.

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by Brandon Worley on Jun 26, 2009 6:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The Kings are up next.

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by Brandon Worley on Jun 26, 2009 6:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

While the Kings most likely pick Brayden Schenn....

Who do you guys want the Stars to take?

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by Brandon Worley on Jun 26, 2009 6:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Leafs fans across North America just fainted.

Atlanta selects Brayden Schenn.

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by Brandon Worley on Jun 26, 2009 6:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Check that...

LA.

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by Brandon Worley on Jun 26, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Burke shaking his head after the Kings take Schenn.

Haha..

by viralphrame on Jun 26, 2009 6:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Post updated.

This is when things get interesting. Up until now things have gone about how everyone predicted. But depending on who Phoenix and Toronto go for, the Stars could have any number of top players fall into the lap. I’m expecting the Coyotes to pick Jared Cowen.

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by Brandon Worley on Jun 26, 2009 7:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs