3rd Round, 14th Pick (75th overall) - Daniel Vladar, G (Kladno - Czech League)

[MiracleOfO2704]

6'5", 185.
 
Not useful, but cool, video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgfnkLGvXqA
 
Central Scouting's take

 
 
He has a strong and powerful leg drive, quickness and athleticism. He's just got that presence of being a future quality NHL goaltender.

 

 

[j44thor]

Goalie is a glaring need for this team so this pick makes sense.  Perhaps his powerful leg drive and quickness will allow him to play D?  

 

[Eddie Jurak]

Of all of the draft picks, this is the only one I question.  

 

[Ferm Sheller]

Of all of the draft picks, this is the only one I question.  

 
He's 17 years old, so he's probably not going to be NHL-ready for another 4-5 seasons.  Who knows what the goaltender situation will be then.  

 

[j44thor]

 
He's 17 years old, so he's probably not going to be NHL-ready for another 4-5 seasons.  Who knows what the goaltender situation will be then.  

 
Most importantly will his nickname be Vader or Vlad? 

 

[pappymojo]

Just in time for McQuaids contract to expire at which point he can be Darth Vlader.

 

[Eddie Jurak]

 
He's 17 years old, so he's probably not going to be NHL-ready for another 4-5 seasons.  Who knows what the goaltender situation will be then.  

I just wouldn't draft a goalie in the third round.

 

[TSC]

I just wouldn't draft a goalie in the third round.

What about drafting Zac Rinaldo in the 3rd round?

 

[Ferm Sheller]

I just wouldn't draft a goalie in the third round.

Ah, I see. That makes sense then (but I am not sure I agree with that philosophy, though.)

 

[TheRealness]

I can only hope Sweeney didn't make the decisions on the draft picks, because if he did, this guy will be flipping burgers at a restaurant somewhere in five years, not playing pro hockey. Or alternatively, playing roller hockey somewhere in Alabama.