2007 NHL Draft Thread

WendyClark · Post by **WendyClark** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 12:55 pm

Scott Kishel taken #192 by Montreal. There 3rd High School D-man of the draft. Congrats to all of em'

wildhckyfan14 · Post by **wildhckyfan14** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 1:02 pm

Nick Larson with the 185th pick by Washington and Justin Braun with the 201 pick by San Jose.

SEMinnHockeyNut · Post by **SEMinnHockeyNut** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 1:06 pm

Another MN defenseman taken by the Habs

Neutron 14 · Post by **Neutron 14** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 2:22 pm

wbmd wrote:
boblee wrote:When I shook Mr. Patrick White's hand after his graduation open house I said these words..."25th to Vancouver."
Sure you did boblee

Why is PW listed as coming out of Tri-City, USHL instead of Grand Rapids? Is Patrick already trying to rid himself of the hanger-ons such as boblee? What a slap in the face to my Rapidian friends!

Frequent_MN_Flyer · Post by **Frequent_MN_Flyer** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 3:26 pm

Conrgrats Joe!

Man him and Ryan together would be sick. Grand Rapids swells with pride this weekend as well as the whole state of hockey!!

PASTRAPIDSFAN · Post by **PASTRAPIDSFAN** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 4:02 pm

congrats Joe.

Indians forever · Post by **Indians forever** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 8:31 pm

congrats joe and Whitey!!! This is where you are awarded for all of your hard work throughout the years. Congrats and best of luck!!!

boblee · Post by **boblee** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 9:31 am

wbmd wrote:
boblee wrote:When I shook Mr. Patrick White's hand after his graduation open house I said these words..."25th to Vancouver."[/quote]
Sure you did boblee
Well go ahead and ask any of the people I watched the draft with at Mr. Wellivers graduation open house. Also, feel free to call up Patrick himself and ask him.

boblee · Post by **boblee** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 9:32 am

Neutron 14 wrote:
wbmd wrote:
boblee wrote:When I shook Mr. Patrick White's hand after his graduation open house I said these words..."25th to Vancouver."
Sure you did boblee
Why is PW listed as coming out of Tri-City, USHL instead of Grand Rapids? Is Patrick already trying to rid himself of the hanger-ons such as boblee? What a slap in the face to my Rapidian friends!

He did a before and after with Tri-City. So his most recent team would have been the Storm.

dammer · Post by **dammer** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 10:08 am

boblee wrote:
Neutron 14 wrote:
wbmd wrote: Sure you did boblee
Why is PW listed as coming out of Tri-City, USHL instead of Grand Rapids? Is Patrick already trying to rid himself of the hanger-ons such as boblee? What a slap in the face to my Rapidian friends!
He did a before and after with Tri-City. So his most recent team would have been the Storm.

From insidecollegehockey.com draft notes:

"Speaking of White, it wasn't his choice that he was announced as having played for Tri-City of the United States Hockey League. White did play for the Storm — a dozen games. He spent the bulk of the year playing high school hockey for Grand Rapids (Minn.).

“That’s kind of a tough thing," White said. "I’d like to have Grand Rapids get credit. If anyone’s reading this, I’d like to get a lot of credit to everyone back there. It’s really fun to have all those people back there supporting me.”

forecheck · Post by **forecheck** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 10:43 am

LeBlanc, Johnson, Ellingson to name of few surprises?

boblee · Post by **boblee** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 1:21 pm

Great little comment by Patrick White.

Also, Tyler Johnson-Not a surprise. Size is an issue, and he has broken each side of his collarbone in the last year, hence, injuries are an issue.

Reid Ellingson-A bit of a surprise, but a lot of goalies did not get selected.

Drew LeBlanc-Surprise.

What about Jordy Christian?

forecheck · Post by **forecheck** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 7:00 pm

boblee wrote:Great little comment by Patrick White.

Also, Tyler Johnson-Not a surprise. Size is an issue, and he has broken each side of his collarbone in the last year, hence, injuries are an issue.

Reid Ellingson-A bit of a surprise, but a lot of goalies did not get selected.

Drew LeBlanc-Surprise.

What about Jordy Christian?

Very true on Jordy. I think Drew LeBlanc might have shown his weakness in ushl in his skating ability, do you agree Bob?

hipcheck · Post by **hipcheck** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 8:46 pm

Jordy was a talented highschool player. Should have a nice career in College. Pros???? His potential is a question for the NHL.

boblee · Post by **boblee** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 10:17 pm

forecheck wrote:
boblee wrote:Great little comment by Patrick White.

Also, Tyler Johnson-Not a surprise. Size is an issue, and he has broken each side of his collarbone in the last year, hence, injuries are an issue.

Reid Ellingson-A bit of a surprise, but a lot of goalies did not get selected.

Drew LeBlanc-Surprise.

What about Jordy Christian?
Very true on Jordy. I think Drew LeBlanc might have shown his weakness in ushl in his skating ability, do you agree Bob?

That is exactly what I have heard.

nikebauer_07 · Post by **nikebauer_07** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 10:30 pm

congrats to all the players from minnesota and especially up north that were selected in the draft, way to represent section 7! congrats to joe and scott, two of the top defensemen in the section and everyone else, good luck in the show!

Puckguy19 · Post by **Puckguy19** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 11:41 pm

boblee wrote:
forecheck wrote:
boblee wrote:Great little comment by Patrick White.

Also, Tyler Johnson-Not a surprise. Size is an issue, and he has broken each side of his collarbone in the last year, hence, injuries are an issue.

Reid Ellingson-A bit of a surprise, but a lot of goalies did not get selected.

Drew LeBlanc-Surprise.

What about Jordy Christian?
Very true on Jordy. I think Drew LeBlanc might have shown his weakness in ushl in his skating ability, do you agree Bob?
That is exactly what I have heard.

Not the end of the world, to come out of college as a free agent. At times it can work as an advantage.

Gopher Blog · Post by **Gopher Blog** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 8:33 am

forecheck wrote:I think Drew LeBlanc might have shown his weakness in ushl in his skating ability, do you agree Bob?

His skating issue was well known before he hit the USHL. He may have put up the points in high school but that doesn't mean everything was masked.

breakout · Post by **breakout** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 12:56 pm

Gopher Blog wrote:
forecheck wrote:I think Drew LeBlanc might have shown his weakness in ushl in his skating ability, do you agree Bob?
His skating issue was well known before he hit the USHL. He may have put up the points in high school but that doesn't mean everything was masked.

If he is athletic, he can improve the skating..............if he has the desire.

John Pohl is a great example of that. Anyone remember the way he skated in his first year with the gophs? His hard work and dedication transformed his skating skills. Huge difference in skating ability in his senior year vs. sophomore year.

"The harder I work..........the luckier I get"

Which reminds me..............I better get to work

norcon · Post by **norcon** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 1:02 pm

Proud moment for the Grand Rapids program. Pat and Joe are well-deserving young men who have worked very hard. Good luck in college and hopefully the NHL.

boblee · Post by **boblee** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 11:45 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymLtJWfsb6g

Video of Patrick White being selected.

Indians forever · Post by **Indians forever** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 10:05 pm

Thanks Boblee for the link!!! I loved the reactions!!!! The Canucks are going to get a hell of a talented hockey player in a couple of years!!! Congrats Whitey and Keep up the Hard work, cause it is a coming!!!

PASTRAPIDSFAN · Post by **PASTRAPIDSFAN** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 9:32 pm

Great Video congrats Patrick

boblee · Post by **boblee** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 12:36 am

There are stories now up at grhshockey.com

Indians forever · Post by **Indians forever** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 9:45 am

Thanks Boblee, great site. it is sad to notice however, that doc is retiring! who is his replacement?

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