Nah, don't want Connelly. If he's got character issues, don't want that in the organization.
It’s been heavily looked at…and it sounds to be much ado about nothing. Amazing skater, tons of skill. Transition machine. Problem with Devils is that we are already deep in those areas.
That's who I want too, perfect replacement for Noah Hanifan. Probably one of the most NHL ready too.
Probably ready to be a solid contributor by 25-26 exactly. Bring in a 1 year stopgap (for example trade up and get 8th+Dumoulin from Seattle) play that stopgap for 1 year, let Luke and Nemec get some more experience, then bring him into the lineup
It’s been heavily looked at…and it sounds to be much ado about nothing. Amazing skater, tons of skill. Transition machine. Problem with Devils is that we are already deep in those areas.
Isn’t he also on the smaller side? We’ve got enough small skilled guys. At least Eiserman has some size.
Sennecke? That's a reach. Between these guys, based on "best player available", it's Eiserman, Helenius, Brandsegg-Nygard, and Buium... and I think it will actually be Helenius
But isn't he also another playmaker? Eiserman just fires lasers and we've got guys like Hughes, Bratt, Palat and Nico ( to a degree ) who pass first.
I am not anti-laser! I am pro-laser, pro-Eiserman!
Just saying the risk around Connelly has been quelled a bit as reputable people have vouched for him (Nate Leaman, USA Hockey, etc). And reports from NHL teams is that they have walked away with positive impressions (which is a long way from from Scott Wheeler claimed a majority of NHL teams have him on “do not draft” lists, despite later admitting no scout or GM ever told him he was DND). It’s a little silly when people compare him to Mitchell Miller, when there really isn’t any comparison (Unlike Miller, Connelly took responsibility, accepted accountability, talks about his mistakes openly and maturely).
On the ice, he probably ends up looking a bit like a cross between Jack Hughes and Clayton Keller…with smidge of Zergras flair. The skill, skating is undeniable. Completely justifiable with 10th overall pick.
I am not anti-laser! I am pro-laser, pro-Eiserman!
Just saying the risk around Connelly has been quelled a bit as reputable people have vouched for him (Nate Leaman, USA Hockey, etc). And reports from NHL teams is that they have walked away with positive impressions (which is a long way from from Scott Wheeler claimed a majority of NHL teams have him on “do not draft” lists, despite later admitting no scout or GM ever told him he was DND). It’s a little silly when people compare him to Mitchell Miller, when there really isn’t any comparison (Unlike Miller, Connelly took responsibility, accepted accountability, talks about his mistakes openly and maturely).
On the ice, he probably ends up looking a bit like a cross between Jack Hughes and Clayton Keller…with smidge of Zergras flair. The skill, skating is undeniable. Completely justifiable with 10th overall pick.
So in your opinion, with scouts and coaching coming out saying some positives on this kid, do you think he goes top 10? For me personally, if Sam Dickinson is available at 10, that's who I want NJ to take. If he's not, I want NJ to take Eiserman.