Grading The 2017 NHL Draft

On Thursdays we grade drafts and today we have 2018!

[@warshawgameshd3432]

Probably one of the best top 5's in a draft all time. A Selke Centre, 2 franchise Dmen, and a franchise centre.

[@MikeBartner]

It's definitely up there on the all time lists!

[@YTGamingCenter]

And Nolan Patrick

[@bengarland9666]

@@YTGamingCenter with all the injuries I think Patrick deserves some kind of a pass. He has been the unluckiest player in recent memory

[@fakedeath13]

Nico Hischier may not be the best player in the NHL but he is the most handsome

[@rorymather6854]

still an elite center a lot of teams would want Lol

[@imthebeatplug_8319]

​@@rorymather6854 Definently not Elite lol

[@MikeBartner]

HAHAHAHAHA

[@rorymather6854]

@@imthebeatplug_8319 watch hockey bro

[@William.therealtor21]

@@MikeBartnerok

[@IsaacEisenbarth]

Clicked for the Cale Makar grade,knew what it was going to be but still nice to hear some positive things after being eliminated a week ago😂😂

[@MikeBartner]

HAAHHAHAHAH

[@wolfdreams1545]

At the end you have it say "2018" even though it is the 2017 draft lol. I agree with all the ratings. Nolan Patrick's fate is so unfortunate. Was rooting for him to excel but he just could not come back.

[@hoopskillerproductions2921]

Pettersson was playing on the line with Mikheyev and HogLander during the PostSeason

[@MikeBartner]

I'm well aware but if he is a true superstar when he's healthy he still should be able to produce even with lesser talent.

[@wolfdreams1545]

@@MikeBartner As you said, he's been dealing with an injury since January. He'll be back in top form come next season. Mikheyev was also dealing with an injury and he missed prime scoring opportunities or passed when he should have shot. Regardless, I have faith in the Canucks to succeed.

[@goldtigre4979]

I think Middlestadt may turn out to be a better player than we thought. He performed above my expectations in his first taste of the postseason for sure, and he’s gonna flourish out in Denver with the Avs. Sidenote- I think the Byram for Middlestadt will probably go down as the best overall trade in the NHL from the 2023-24 season. Both teams got needed pieces and both players seem to love their new teams

[@kcb1784]

Locally, all of us Wings fans wanted Gabe Vilardi. Ken Holland really blundered his last few drafts.

[@MikeBartner]

Rip

[@leifopstad2972]

pretty sure Montreal wanted Cody Glass as part of the Max Pacioretty deal. Vegas said no, and sent Nick Suzuki instead to the Habs. Even tho Vegas has won the Cup, I bet they'd want that back

[@MikeBartner]

HAHAHAAHAH yea that's hilarious

[@meganwilliams8494]

Honestly, I think Nico is an A because of his affect on the team. Without him, the devs literally fall apart

[@MikeBartner]

I get what you mean but he's pretty clearly the 4th best player in the top 5 and the Devils did fall apart with him this year!

[@thylacine519]

Do they still take him over Makar if given the chance? Idk if they would

[@ohwowie4627]

Middlestadt looks extremely scuffed in that photo lmao

[@DAMNDANNY88]

Can’t wait for Nolan Patrick to beat Gretzky’s goal record

[@leifopstad2972]

I dunno what's worse: Lias Andersson's tenure in New York, or Mario Cristobal's tenure in Miami

[@MikeBartner]

WOAAAHHHHH Mario still gonna turn it around

[@leifopstad2972]

@@MikeBartner I'm sorry, but I won't forgive that L against Georgia Tech

[@CamGoldberg3796]

Who would you take, Makar or Heiskanen

[@hoopskillerproductions2921]

Both

[@hoopskillerproductions2921]

I would take Both on my 1st line defense pairing. But if I had to choose just one then it Makar

[@MikeBartner]

Makar although solely this season it was a toss up

[@dallassylvestre8155]

Makar also won a cup

[@goldenspatian517]

Rangers aren’t good drafting high in the draft but they are pretty good later in the draft

[@MikeBartner]

Fair Chytil, Miller and Cuylle have been steals

[@benrockwell1503]

@@MikeBartner Shesterkin at 118 too. Late draft picks (3rd round +) are as much chance as drafting knowledge otherwise they would have gone higher.

[@nyrangersfan1009]

As a Rangers fan, 100%

[@Chetanp1445]

According to mark spector, canucks should’ve gone with the good ol canadian boy Cody glass over Petey

[@MikeBartner]

HAHAHAHHAH too many soft Euros!!!!!!

[@mahockey3]

Spector is a goofball

[@nyrangersfan1009]

As a rangers fan, we missed this draft but we are still the best team in the world. Ps Islanders suck(not as bad as the Devils)

[@Raimotarkki]

Best team in the world has 1 championship since hitler died

[@nyrangersfan1009]

@@Raimotarkki yeah, I know, but 2 since ww2 started

[@MikeBartner]

Best team in the world down 1-0?