canucklax Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Any Kyle Clifford types in the 2nd round? Canucks could really use a guy with size and skill that can step in sooner than later in the Canucks bottom 6 Because Mallet worked out so well? You don't draft for immediate need, especially in the 2nd round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaMash Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Guys, Mallet's AHL numbers are really good for a career ECHLer. We were drafting out of need for Kalamazoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Goose Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Because Mallet worked out so well? You don't draft for immediate need, especially in the 2nd roundMallet was Gillis's draft pick and IT is about need. It's about getting players that can be impact players on the roster. Canucks desperately need a bottom 6 that can play tough minutes. Drafting a good power forward in the 2-3 round is a great way of adding size/skill to the bottom half. Those players won't be available in the later rounds of the draft or will be much harder to find. If Mallet ends up working out that will be great. You look at LA and it's bottom 6 of Perason, CLifford, King,Stoll etc. and those are tough match ups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklax Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Mallet was Gillis's draft pick and IT is about need. It's about getting players that can be impact players on the roster. Canucks desperately need a bottom 6 that can play tough minutes. Drafting a good power forward in the 2-3 round is a great way of adding size/skill to the bottom half. Those players won't be available in the later rounds of the draft or will be much harder to find. If Mallet ends up working out that will be great. You look at LA and it's bottom 6 of Perason, CLifford, King,Stoll etc. and those are tough match ups 2014 is already a weak draft with even the top prospects expecting to take time before becoming NHL regulars. You expect a 2nd or 3rd rounder to make the jump quicker than that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Another good option. Brynas has had some real success with developing goaltenders and Vancouver clearly agrees.. Anders Linback, Jacob Markstom, Eddie Lack, Joacim Eriksson, Niklas Svedberg, Oscar Dansk.... Actually to be honest, Lack and Eriksson never played much in development for Brynas. Both played less than 15 games for Brynas as Lack actually was primarily developed with Leksands IF for 3 seasons before spending a short tenure with Brynas, and Eriksson played briefly from Brynas before spending three seasons with Skelleftea But nonetheless that system is churning out some quality goaltenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdatb Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I'm praying we take a RHD with the 36th pick. We are severely lacking in depth on the right handed shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sims Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 If Thatcher is available in the second round he wont get past the likes Panthers, Blues or Isles. Lemieux or Quenneville could be around then most likely not as I see the Flames and Blues taking them. I'd go Pollock, Lammikko for forwards or Glover, Ollas Mattsson on Defence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horvat Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 If Thatcher is available in the second round he wont get past the likes Panthers, Blues or Isles. Lemieux or Quenneville could be around then most likely not as I see the Flames and Blues taking them. I'd go Pollock, Lammikko for forwards or Glover, Ollas Mattsson on Defence Lammiko and mattsson will go in the late 2nd early 3rd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sims Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Lammiko and mattsson will go in the late 2nd early 3rd I agree I believe mattsson will go mid 2nd and Lammiko late 2nd early 3rd, but considering that on their teams they didn't have big roles this past year yet performed well and both will have bigger roles next, I think they should be in consideration. Unless the nux get another mid 2nd rounder. To me Ollas Mattsson is the most intriguing, hopefully he will be around for their 3 round pick but I doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I'm praying we take a RHD with the 36th pick. We are severely lacking in depth on the right handed shot Jack Dougherty would be the best guy, he is a future top 4 two way defensemen, very reliable, physical, plays in any situation, and a very good shot. He could get faster and smarter with the puck but that'll help with development. I don't think we need any more defensemens since our defensive core will be good for another 3-4 years and even then we'll have Hutton, Cederholm, Subban, Corrado all stepping in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canada Hockey Place Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I wonder if it would be worth it to consider trading this pick for RFAs? Like to TBL for Connolly and/or Aulie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMJB Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I'd love it if they could draft Brendan Lemiuex with their 2nd although I think he is more likely to go in the late 1st round. Anton Karlsson I think would be a good choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belsy91 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 BRAYDEN POINT. this guy will be a great NHL player, he's undersized but skill is phenomenal and plays bigger game. for not the lackluster size he would be a 1st round pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeddingCrashers Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 There is so much potential still up for grabs with a 2nd round pick this high in the draft. All these names being tossed around that are all legitimate possibilities is exciting because I would be happy with most if not all of them. Just hope Benning doesn't go off board to select a Mallet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 2 words for ya: Jack Dougherty. ...search him up folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horvat Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 2 words for ya: Jack Dougherty. ...search him up folks. I laughed +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 BRAYDEN POINT. this guy will be a great NHL player, he's undersized but skill is phenomenal and plays bigger game. for not the lackluster size he would be a 1st round pick. I agree, he'll drop like many players due to size, get picked up by a team and he'll turn out to a Zach Parise lite. He digs in corners, scores, and does everything except happen to be taller. 2 words for ya: Jack Dougherty. ...search him up folks. He's alright but CGY or STL will take him before he reaches to us in the 2nd round. Honestly, we don't need to draft anymore defensemens unless a future #1 defensemen drops to us which will not happen anytime soon. Subban, Cederholm, Hutton, Corrado are future bottom 4 defensemens for the our future, Dougherty doesn't really impress over any of them. Cederholm is our best defensive defensemen, Subban is our best offensive one, Hutton and Corrado are two-way studs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.53 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Whoever it is, it better be a defenceman. I say take the best defencman on the board. No way we are using out first on a defencman and our defensive pool isn't so hot. I actually like the idea above of taking Jack Glover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred65 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 2 words for ya: Jack Dougherty. ...search him up folks. Why not Ekblad both are ranked in the 1st round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlweezer Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 I agree, he'll drop like many players due to size, get picked up by a team and he'll turn out to a Zach Parise lite. He digs in corners, scores, and does everything except happen to be taller. He's alright but CGY or STL will take him before he reaches to us in the 2nd round. Honestly, we don't need to draft anymore defensemens unless a future #1 defensemen drops to us which will not happen anytime soon. Subban, Cederholm, Hutton, Corrado are future bottom 4 defensemens for the our future, Dougherty doesn't really impress over any of them. Cederholm is our best defensive defensemen, Subban is our best offensive one, Hutton and Corrado are two-way studs. big reason why the Nux dont have a cup. Guys like Keith and Weber were drafted in 2nd round and later. We havent had a stud dman ever in this franchise. Look at previous cup winners who had players like Doughty, Keith, Chara, Lidstrom, Pronger We need D in this sytem, the guys you mentioned are regarded as C prospects. They arent anything to hang our hats on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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