AllCanucksAllTheTime Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I just read a piece on Curtis Lazar on NHL.com and it got me thinking about how much he reminds me of Ryan Kesler ( hopefully minus the injuries ). He is listed as #26 on the North American midseason draft rankings and that seems right about where the Canucks are headed. I think would be the right piece to bolster out center position for the future, and if either Gaunce and Schroeder somehow blossom into a 1st liner then Lazar can move over to the wing as he is comfortable there as well. Aside from either a miraculous cup run that gives up the 30th pick, or a bombed season and we end up top 10, I think Curtis Lazar is the way to go for the draft. Anybody Agree/Disagree? Link to the article: Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logic Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Most overrated prospect in the 13' class imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoneypuckOverlord Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 reports have it that he's more of an offensive player, then a 2way player like Kesler. He's also not as big, although quite physical, not the same beast mode like Ryan Kesler. Apparently he's more of a Jeff Skinner type according to some experts. Most overrated prospect in the 13' class imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllCanucksAllTheTime Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 To me Lazar plays with all the grit and determiniation of Kesler with the potential for a better offensive side. That being said, If Gaunce can improve his footwork we've got a solid defensive center. So between the two prospects I think we have Both ends of the ice covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Most overrated prospect in the 13' class imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Most overrated prospect in the 13' class imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I'd have no objection to picking him. Sounds like he has a lot of good qualities. Unless Zadorov (unlikely I know) or another big RHD is available, he sounds like a solid pick. Bonus: He's from the Interior and could bring the Cup here when they win Edit: Put up some decent points in the playoffs last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring_Back_Bertuzzi Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 there wont be a player like ryan kesler EVER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangelos Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 not a very appealing comparison imo. That means we have to wait 6 years for Lazar to break out, have a couple good years, then be as frail as glass by the time he's 28. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsasaki Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 If there is a pure offensive, potential first-line center, I would rather take them. We've already got Gaunce and Schroeder, although I am aware of the whole "best player available" mentality. Obviously you're gonna take the best player but the Canucks don't have that pure offensive center in the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Canuck Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I don't want another Ryan Kesler drafted in the 1st round. We already got 2 pretty good 3rd line center prospects in Kellen Lain and Brendan Gaunce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllCanucksAllTheTime Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 Don't forget that Lazar can also play the wing! and aside from Kassian and Jensen we don't have any top wing prospects.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avicii Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 there wont be a player like ryan kesler EVER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangelos Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Mike Richards? Pretty much the same guy.. Except. Kesler's shot > Richard's shot Richard's passing > Kesler's Passing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Not a freaking chance he gets close to Kesler. This is the problem, OP, with forming an opinion of a player from print.... you need to see him play. I've seen a lot of Lazar live and that comparison is way off. Lazar is not anywhere near a skater that Kes is and doesn't have the body type to play a similar type of game. A closer comparison would be Bozak with a bit more defensive conscience. Lazar is more of a 'Swiss Army knife' type of player but without great scoring upside. He's going to be a decent prospect, and possibly a good locker room guy, but he will not be a star in the NHL IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raffi Torres's Smirk Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Not a freaking chance he gets close to Kesler. This is the problem, OP, with forming an opinion of a player from print.... you need to see him play. I've seen a lot of Lazar live and that comparison is way off. Lazar is not anywhere near a skater that Kes is and doesn't have the body type to play a similar type of game. A closer comparison would be Bozak with a bit more defensive conscience. Lazar is more of a 'Swiss Army knife' type of player but without great scoring upside. He's going to be a decent prospect, and possibly a good locker room guy, but he will not be a star in the NHL IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrooveC Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I'm just hoping that Ryan Kesler becomes the next Ryan Kesler. Here's hoping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoneypuckOverlord Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Not a freaking chance he gets close to Kesler. This is the problem, OP, with forming an opinion of a player from print.... you need to see him play. I've seen a lot of Lazar live and that comparison is way off. Lazar is not anywhere near a skater that Kes is and doesn't have the body type to play a similar type of game. A closer comparison would be Bozak with a bit more defensive conscience. Lazar is more of a 'Swiss Army knife' type of player but without great scoring upside. He's going to be a decent prospect, and possibly a good locker room guy, but he will not be a star in the NHL IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I don't want another Ryan Kesler drafted in the 1st round. We already got 2 pretty good 3rd line center prospects in Kellen Lain and Brendan Gaunce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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