What Can The Blue Jackets Expect At #16?
Since the Blue Jackets have never picked outside the top 10, I was wondering what kind of players are selected at the #16 slot of the first round. Here is the list:
2008
|
BOS |
6′ 5″ |
190 |
AJHL |
CAMROSE |
C |
2007
|
MIN |
6′ 4″ |
189 |
WHL |
SASKATOON |
C |
2006
|
SJS |
6′ 4″ |
205 |
WHL |
PRINCE GEORGE |
D |
2005
|
ATL |
5′ 10″ |
205 |
QMJHL |
LEWISTON |
RW |
2004
|
NYI |
6′ 1″ |
191 |
FIN |
SAIPA |
C/W |
2003
|
SJS |
6′ 2″ |
225 |
QMJHL |
MONCTON |
RW |
2002
|
OTT |
6′ 1″ |
198 |
WHL |
PORTLAND |
C |
2001
|
VAN |
6′ 2″ |
215 |
CCHA |
OHIO STATE |
C |
2000
|
MTL |
6′ 3″ |
220 |
|
PORTLAND |
C |
1999
|
CAR |
6′ 1″ |
212 |
NCAA |
U. of Wisconsin |
D |
1998
|
MTL |
6′ 3″ |
215 |
QMJHL |
Quebec Remparts |
C |
1997
|
CHI |
6′ 3″ |
218 |
WHL |
Spokane Chiefs |
R |
1996
|
TBL |
6′ 4″ |
202 |
QMJHL |
Hull Olympiques |
D |
1995
|
BUF |
6′ 3″ |
180 |
QMJHL |
Beauport Harfangs |
G |
1994
|
TOR |
5′ 11″ |
171 |
QMJHL |
Chicoutimi Sagueneens |
G |
1993
|
EDM |
6′ 2″ |
194 |
OHL |
London Knights |
D |
1992
|
BOS |
5′ 10″ |
183 |
IHL |
San Diego Gulls |
L |
1991
|
PIT |
6′ 0″ |
191 |
SEL |
Modo Hockey Ornskoldsvik |
L |
1990
|
CHI |
6′ 3″ |
214 |
QMJHL |
Hull Olympiques |
D |
1989
|
PIT |
6′ 2″ |
215 |
WHL |
Regina Pats |
D |
As you can see, the #16 selection has not been kind for the last 20 years. Marcus Naslund is by far the best of the bunch with R.J. Umberger and Martin Biron being the other players that have made impact in the NHL. It’s early for some like Colborne, Gillies and Wishart but what history has shown, Blue Jacket fans shouldn’t expect a difference maker at 16. Now this draft is very deep with the influx of Swedes that are very good, so CBJ fans can cross their collective fingers that history will take a break this year or that the 16th selection is due.
Fire The Cannon!
Eric Smith
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Comment by SumOil on 18 June 2009:
Hi Eric, I am regular follower of your Blog at the Hockeybuzz. I really like the insights you provide. Frankly, it is reading your blogs and the fact that Brassard, Filatov and Voracek rank high on my prospect watch list that I became a fan of CBJ last off-season and me being a fan has nothing to do with them making play-offs.
I think in recent drafts, many impact players are found even in the later stages. It is usually upon the scouting staff to find that gem. Of course #16 has not been that great historically, however there definitely have been good talents taken later.
2007-2002:
2007
John Blum 23..Backlund 24..Perron 26 > Colton Gillies 16
2006
C Stewart 18..Giroux 22..Varlamov 23..Berglund 24> Wishart 16(so far)
2005
Parent 18, Kindl 19, Rask 21, Oshie 24 > Bourret
2004
Zajac 20, Wolski 21 Green 29 > Nokelainen
2003
Parise 17, Getzlaf 19, Kesler 23, Richards 24 > bernier
2002
Grebeshkov 18, ward 25> klepis
I will like to point towards St louis, which has drafted in top 10 and bottom 10 from 2005 to 2007 and has found stars in each. I am sure CBJ scouting is still improving, and is not really good yet. As apart from Mason and Russel, there arent many late round impact players either on the roster or in the prospect pool. I think that is one region where CBJ has to improve.
As far as your blog in Hockeybuzz is concerned. CBJ should not take a flier on Krieder. If by chance Kulikov falls to 16th Howson should jump on him as a rat on cheese. If not, John Moore would be great. CBJ should not go for Ellis, if they plan to keep Russel. Ellis is going to be extremely good down the line, I do not think a team should have more than one undersized D-man. I actually like Ellis. Seen him play, he is amazing. He is a risk and like Kreider CBJ should pass on him. Also whoever they take, NO RUSHING.