JohnLocke Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Easy question. Out of these two, who would you rather have and why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdatb Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 I'd pick Dal Colle simply because he and Cassels play together and that could be a huge boost later down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 I'd pick Dal Colle simply because he and Cassels play together and that could be a huge boost later down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jägermeister Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Draisaitl had 44 more points than any other forward on his team, and 61 more than his teams 3rd leading forward scorer. Oshawa was a much stronger team, and Dal Colle, while still dominant, got to play with a 1st round pick in Laughton. And yet, Draisaitl still outscored him by a fair margin. Draisaitl literally his teams whole offence, I'd take him over Dal Colle no question. Sadly though, I think both will be gone by the 6th overall pick. Draisaitl 4th, Dal Colle 5th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tystick Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Someone made a point in the Draft thread that Leon Draistl put up his numbers basically independently. He had 105 points for the season and the next scoring leader on the team was at around 60 points. That's very impressive! Dal Colle impresses me a LOT. The fact he's putting up those numbers at 17 is very impressive and I think it's being overlooked. He can go to the dirty areas, has a wicked shot, and like others have mentioned he already has chemistry with Cassels. I think either pick would benefit this team, only problem is we most likely need to trade up to snag one of these beauts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where's Wellwood Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 I'd pick Dal Colle simply because he and Cassels play together and that could be a huge boost later down the road. Plus I don't know about Draisatl but Dal Colle can play C and LW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blömqvist Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Draisaitl had 44 more points than any other forward on his team, and 61 more than his teams 3rd leading forward scorer. Oshawa was a much stronger team, and Dal Colle, while still dominant, got to play with a 1st round pick in Laughton. And yet, Drasisaitl still outscored him by a fair margin. Draisaitl literally his teams whole offence, I'd take him over Dal Colle no question. Draisaitl 4th overall, Dal Colle 5th. I would pick Dal Colle. I've been doing a bit of reading on him (and Draisaitl too) and apparently he doesn't play with Laughton. For the majority of the year he was playing with Cassels. Furthermore, Dal Colle has been putting up elite numbers as a 17 year old. Imagine what he'll do with another year of growth and muscle as an 18 year old! Also, speed, size, and skill kills in this league. Dal Colle has all three, whereas Draisaitl has been criticized for being noticeably slow. Draisaitl's skating isn't horrible but average at best. People have been comparing his speed with Vanek or the Sedins. Strong on their feet but a definitive lack of foot speed. That being said, a big centre with unreal skill in both distributing the puck and putting it in the net is highly coveted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3aL Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Both are C/LW. Can play both positions, dal colle is barley taller than Draisaitl is More physically mature and heavier, I'd say Leon is faster too. But speed isn't their game. They both are great young players. I see Dal Colle as an Elite complementary player, whereas I see Leon as an Elite leader. A player who makes his line mates better. I would love to draft both/either, but Leon is such a blend. He really is similar to kopitar, in that he is a large playmaking centre with no major deficiencies makes his teammates better players and his IQ and vision are amazing. I really like Draisaitl. I have Dal Colle right after him though. Ekblad Reinhart Bennett Draisaitl Dal Colle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3aL Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 I would pick Dal Colle. I've been doing a bit of reading on him (and Draisaitl too) and apparently he doesn't play with Laughton. For the majority of the year he was playing with Cassels. Furthermore, Dal Colle has been putting up elite numbers as a 17 year old. Imagine what he'll do with another year of growth and muscle as an 18 year old! Also, speed, size, and skill kills in this league. Dal Colle has all three, whereas Draisaitl has been criticized for being noticeably slow. Draisaitl's skating isn't horrible but average at best. People have been comparing his speed with Vanek or the Sedins. Strong on their feet but a definitive lack of foot speed. That being said, a big centre with unreal skill in both distributing the puck and putting it in the net is highly coveted. His skating was pointed to be his only part of his game that wasn't exceptional, watch him play and tell me he is slow. Dal Colle has been quoted at needing to work on his speed and adding weight to his frame. Don't know why you have said Dal Colles strength is his speed cause it isn't. Dal Colle has the skill and te frame , he does not have size or speed yet in my opinion but he will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Bang Boogie Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 I would be extremely happy with either one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not A Fruit Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 I would be extremely happy with either one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3aL Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 I would be extremely happy with either one of them. All of us would and should if we get either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honky Cat Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 I would be extremely happy with either one of them. Me too...but they will be gone before #6.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prison Bull Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Both are C/LW. Can play both positions, dal colle is barley taller than Draisaitl is More physically mature and heavier, I'd say Leon is faster too. But speed isn't their game. They both are great young players. I see Dal Colle as an Elite complementary player, whereas I see Leon as an Elite leader. A player who makes his line mates better. I would love to draft both/either, but Leon is such a blend. He really is similar to kopitar, in that he is a large playmaking centre with no major deficiencies makes his teammates better players and his IQ and vision are amazing. I really like Draisaitl. I have Dal Colle right after him though. Ekblad Reinhart Bennett Draisaitl Dal Colle That's my top five in the same order. Who do you take at #6? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madness Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Draisaitl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggs50 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 My pick was Draistil but his lack of foot speed turned me off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glory_Days Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 I like Dal Colle, always nice having pre-existing chemistry with your young players, plus he's a wicked player. Draistil I love as well...it's like asking what do you like better, cake, or CAKE! If Canucks lare able to land either one of these extremely talented players, our organization will be the stronger for it going forward. Here's to hoping Flames or Oilers do something stupid and draft off the board!! Or fk it, let's win the lottery and have our pick! mwahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JE14 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Draisaitl. Picking a player based on CHL chemistry is ridiculous. Might as well trade up for Reinhart and tank next year for McDavid to recreate the McDavid-Horvat-Reinhart line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamJamIam Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 I would pick Dal Colle. I've been doing a bit of reading on him (and Draisaitl too) and apparently he doesn't play with Laughton. For the majority of the year he was playing with Cassels. Furthermore, Dal Colle has been putting up elite numbers as a 17 year old. Imagine what he'll do with another year of growth and muscle as an 18 year old! Also, speed, size, and skill kills in this league. Dal Colle has all three, whereas Draisaitl has been criticized for being noticeably slow. Draisaitl's skating isn't horrible but average at best. People have been comparing his speed with Vanek or the Sedins. Strong on their feet but a definitive lack of foot speed. That being said, a big centre with unreal skill in both distributing the puck and putting it in the net is highly coveted. Wut? I think you need to check your sources mate. Laughton centred a line with Dal Colle regularly while Cassels was bumped down to the 2nd line as a shutdown centre who could put up points. Laughton was supposed to be that guy but was just flat while Cassels and Dal Colle were ripping it up. So he got time with the rookie and was still pretty invisible (though Dal Colle did well). Then when it's PP time, all 3 tend to be on the first unit (with a 4th forward). Dal Colle is great but it's clear that Cassels is the piece that makes that team go. Draisaitl is the beginning and ending of his team's offense. He's not a one-man army though, he takes the shot when he needs to, makes the hit when he needs to, and puts it on his linemates' tape for the tap in when he needs to. Draisaitl is going to be the best pick of this draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordYoshii Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Anybody in this top 10 gets me excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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