Moncton Wildcats Mock Draft

[WhiteTyAffair]

Here it is. My annual Moncton Wildcats Mock Draft 


3rd (BAT) - #41 – Simon Hughes – Forward – Charlottetown Midget AAA

3rd (MON) - #57 – Dylann Gill – Defense – Moncton Midget AAA

4th (MON) - #75 – Michael D’Orazio – Goalie – Shattuck St Mary’s U15

8th (MON) - #147 – Angus Booth – Defense – Laval Montreal Midget AAA

9th (MON) - #165 – Jarrett Todd – Forward – Halifax Midget AAA

10th (HFX) - #168 – Tristan Reid – Forward – Gatineau Midget AAA

10th (MON) - #183 – Matt McRae – Forward – Saint John Midget AAA

11th (MON) - #201 – Trayner McCulloch – Forward – Cole Harbour

12th (MON) - #219 – Alex Petrie – Forward – Moncton Midget AAA

13th (MON) - #237 – Hunter Gartley – Defense – Pittsburgh Pens U15

14th (MON) - #255 – Preston Pattengale – Defense – Sydney Midget AAA



A few comments:

- If Simon Hughes is still available at 41, it's an absolute steal. 
- Dylann Gill and Angus Booth will be long gone by 57th and 147th respectively. I'm hoping for a trade up to get those two. Booth is the brother of Callum Booth.  
- Hunter Gartley is not an American. He is from Woodstock NB. 

[Captain Obvious]

I would not be surprised if they take a few "NCAA" kids in the mid rounds and throw some cash as Hillier. this is the right year for that given Covid. More local kids may stay home.

[joehockey]

Jun 3, 2020 15:25:31 GMT -4 Captain Obvious said:

I would not be surprised if they take a few "NCAA" kids in the mid rounds and throw some cash as Hillier. this is the right year for that given Covid. More local kids may stay home.

With the wildcats having so few picks in the rounds that typically make up most of your roster (1-5), I wouldn’t mind them taking shots at NCAA kids from round 8 on. While I understand that they still do need players, most players chosen at that point won’t be Q level players anyway.

[Captain Obvious]

Jun 3, 2020 16:00:10 GMT -4 joehockey said:

Jun 3, 2020 15:25:31 GMT -4 Captain Obvious said:

I would not be surprised if they take a few "NCAA" kids in the mid rounds and throw some cash as Hillier. this is the right year for that given Covid. More local kids may stay home.

With the wildcats having so few picks in the rounds that typically make up most of your roster (1-5), I wouldn’t mind them taking shots at NCAA kids from round 8 on. While I understand that they still do need players, most players chosen at that point won’t be Q level players anyway.

They have picks from past years that may be able to play in the Q, plus they have been good at bringing in free agents. I wouldn't take dumb gambles but after round 3 if you can get a guy that belongs in the top 60 and might report, not a big deal. They pretty much need to hit on both 3rds. Likely forwards.