[dawm]

Patrick White was an awesome pick shoots right scoring touch works hard

[thecupismine]

Originally I was angry with the pick, really hoping that we would draft David Perron who seemed to be slipping farther than expected. However, after a while I kind of thought that drafting White might be good afterall. Big center with a RH shot and is supposedly very clutch. However, he lacks urgency/consistency in his game, which will hopefully come as he develops. I'm just dreaming that tomorrow we can draft some of the following players tomorrow (second round picks):

1. Moller - Good swedish forward who already plays a north american game
2. Sweat - Fastest skater in the draft
3. Mayarov - Top 15 talent, Russian transfer agreement and maybe his interviews (pure speculation on the interview part, supposedly it was Cherapanov's interviews that made him drop and not just the transfer agreement; maybe the same can be said of Mayarov?) have made him drop this far. If he's drafted by the Canucks and promises to come to N.A. after developing in the Russian Leagues, I will be extremely pleased.
4. Repik - Perimeter player but no doubt has a very good skill set. If he can push himself to play through traffic he'll be a steal
5. Veileux - Big center with a lot of size, skating is an issue though
6. MacLean - Playing with Tavares probably helped him and attributes to his drop, but still has a very nice shot and probably helped Travares with his point totals, although not as much as Tavares helped him.
7. Aliu - This one is for the later second if he's available. Big, powerforward who has 1st round skills but his attitude is questionable. I'd still really like to take a chance with this guy and see how he pans out. If he is drafted by us I hope the London Knight Kings set him straight.

[Owned35]

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supposedly very clutch. However, he lacks urgency/consistency in his game

O_o


Anyway, that video is very boring. After the first shift it's just basically him skating, never with the puck, not really doing much =/ Wish it show cased...something O_o Near the end it shows a little bit of offensive flair...a deke that puts a team mate offside oh well, its something.

This post has been edited by Owned35: 22 June 2007 - 08:34 PM

[Blister Soul]

I wouldn't mind drafting Joakim Andersson. Also, do you think it would be a good idea to draft Simon Hjalmarsson? 54 points in 41 GP, 91 PIMs. RW.

This post has been edited by The Imposter: 22 June 2007 - 08:42 PM

[Toxic]

VERY pleased with this selection

As has been stated, he's big and skilled, it's something EVERYONE on this forum has wanted for a long time

IMO, Nonis looked at skill players, and physical players, and then decided to split the difference and take White, i think tomorrow it's between Moller and Andersson, Tyrell is also up there

Cant wait for it, i'd love to see the oither picks as well, just to get to talk about new guys in new places is awesome

Ill do a new story on CDC on Monday, and i should also update this thread by then also, since alot of it is absurdly out-dated

Another note on white, i think it certainly helped his luck he was picked this early due to the fact he's commited to U of M, one of the 2 best programs in the staes, it's between them and UND, so props to him, and im going to have a freaking blast watching him over the next year

Info and video of him should be much more accessible next year too, WOOT

[-mb]

First just like to say that I love the Pat White pick.

But found this on Sportsnet.ca while I was reading about White.

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When the draft resumes Saturday morning, the Canucks pick third in the second round, 33rd overall and they also have the 56th and 61st picks. But after that, they're not up again until the 145th pick.

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Misinformed writer? I hope not.

[AK-47]

so where would White be rated in our top 10 prospects?

thank god Rypien/Genoway isnt our #1 center anymore

whew!

[timw33]

Just re-watching the draft right now....

Apperently Lars Ellers favourite team is the Vancouver Canucks......

[Grabner]

AK-47, on Jun 22 2007, 11:03 PM, said:

so where would White be rated in our top 10 prospects?

thank god Rypien/Genoway isnt our #1 center anymore

whew!

Ok, these are our top 20 prospects according to Matt MacInnis (HF Canucks writer):

1. Luc Bourdon, D
2. Cory Schneider, G Is a very good prospect, unfortunately he's good as gone
3. Alexander Edler, D
4. Michael Grabner, RW
5. Kirill Koltsov, D Making much more money in Russia, will probably never come here.
6. Mason Raymond, LW
7. Daniel Rahimi, D
8. Jannik Hansen, RW
9. Juraj Simek, RW
10. Sergei Shirokov, LW
11. Drew MacIntyre, G

12. Rick Rypien, C
13. Julien Ellis, G
14. Nathan McIver, D
15. Colby Genoway, C
16. Mike Brown, RW
17. Matt Butcher, C
18. Kris Fredheim, D
19. Patrick Coulombe, D


MY LIST

1. Luc Bourdon, D
2. Alexander Edler, D
3. Mason Raymond, LW
4. Patrick White, C
5. Michael Grabner, RW
6. Jannik Hansen, RW
7. Sergei Shirokov, LW
7. Drew MacIntyre, G
8. Juraj Simek, RW
9. Daniel Rahimi
10. 2007 33rd pick

[timw33]

Yeah that list looks pretty accurate Grabner

[Tiburon]

Tiburon, on Jun 20 2007, 12:58 AM, said:

Just wondering, what do you guys think of Patrick White?

Good first round pick?

If he's even available?

Well that worked out pretty well

What do you guys see in White's future?

2nd line guy?

[captain-luc]

I found a nice read on our newest member.

http://westerncolleg...rick-white.html

and

http://www.hockeysfu...m/articles/9759

Sounds pretty good and promising

[captain-luc]

Taylor Ellington

http://www.whl.ca/st...er.php?id=23610

http://www.everettsi...tory.cfm?ID=851

Victoria, BC native who calls the Canucks his favourite team

[thecupismine]

Mayarov picked by Columbus; new steal of the draft.

[vincetheprince]

Owned35, on Jun 22 2007, 07:31 PM, said:

O_o
Anyway, that video is very boring. After the first shift it's just basically him skating, never with the puck, not really doing much =/ Wish it show cased...something O_o Near the end it shows a little bit of offensive flair...a deke that puts a team mate offside oh well, its something.

Its the USHL all star game i think. So he didnt put all his efforts into it.

[Grabner]

Canucks pick Taylor Ellington

I'll be honest with you guys, I wanted a forward to be taken with our 33rd pick. We picked a defensive defenseman. I almsot know nothing about this kid.

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Ellington is a good young hard working kid, and will do what it takes to take his game and team to the next level. He's one of Everett's top defenseman. Watching the WHL this upcoming season many people will realize why we took this kid. He shuts down all the top lines. He was key in shutting down Repik, Lucic, etc. against Vancouver all year. Watch Everett dominate next year and Ellington be on of the main reasons defensively.

I for one like this pick, he reminds me a ton of Mitchell in the sense he's a hometown boy, does what it takes for his game, and his teams game, as well as he is a gritty kid.

Ellington will be a NHL Pro, sooner than you think too. He'll impress at camp.

[Tru_Knyte]

Grabner, on Jun 23 2007, 09:56 AM, said:

Canucks pick Taylor Ellington

I'll be honest with you guys, I wanted a forward to be taken with our 33rd pick. We picked a defensive defenseman. I almsot know nothing about this kid.

Hmm, another Mitchell can't hurt.

[Gnickers87]

so far we got

A RH Well-Rounded Scoring Center
A Stay-at-Home Defender
A Wild-Card Big Russian Winger
A Averaged Sized Scoring Centermen from the QMJHL
and Taylor Matson a Decent sized center from the USHL

This post has been edited by Gnickers87: 23 June 2007 - 10:29 AM

[Blister Soul]

Tru_Knyte, on Jun 23 2007, 10:06 AM, said:

Hmm, another Mitchell can't hurt.

That's why we have Rahimi.

[leo2892]

Here's a quote about Patrick White from someone WHO'S ACTUALLY SEEN HIM PLAY.

AmericanDream;9649465 said:

dont know how much of a power game he will have at the NHL but the kid can shoot the puck, and I think will be one if not THE best sniper in his draft class. We'll see how he developes at Minny. Very good pick for you guys.