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Canucks draft Brendan Gaunce at 26th Overall


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Imagine if this young center has true leadership qualities.... comes in, respects the veteran centers ahead of him, improves, plays his role and doesn't complain - could be a significant upgrade over the player it sounds like you are implying/referring to.

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The prototype of the young center the Canucks needed. I think the Canucks were very fortunate he was still available.

Some odd picks in this draft thankfully - thought Samuelsson would be the best center available at 26, but Gaunce has size, two way hockey sense/intelligence, is physical, good in the face-off circle, and has the intangible, character - all things that make him a very good prospect to solidify the third line center position and attributes that could allow him to make the team at a younger age than most prospects...

Very surprised Calgary did not take him, considering their weakness up the middle...

Couldn't have hoped for a better outcome at 26.

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Yes, and we are looking for a righthanded d-men a little sooner than a draft pick will provide - Gaunce on the other hand probably won't take nearly as much time to develop as a young blueliner would...

We still have the trade route and free agency to acquire an NHL ready defenseman.

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Great pick, was ranked 11th at mid season and his play never dropped off so we're getting a great player. He destroyed the NHL combine, kids a warrior that will do anything to win. Very happy about the pick, not happy Gillis didn't move Lu and get us a 2nd pick in the 1st round though, timing is everything.

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Great pick. I was hoping the Canucks would take a big centre and Gaunce, Matteau, and Samuelsson were all available. Glad they decided on Gaunce. Also happy to hear that the Canucks considered moving up to take Gaunce but didn't and were able to get him anyway.

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It is quite obvious gillis is changing his drafting poilicy to players that are strong on the puck and can win puck battles in all three zones... let's see if the trend continues for the other rounds.

I agree with mg, after seeing the playoffs.. the team that won the most puck battles in tight corners etc. were the successful ones which led to more scoring chances. Over the ones that just had skill like Kovalchuk.

Finally gillis is adapting.

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