TOMapleLaughs Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 As for the d, only one is intriguing. The big russian. But even he is being used as a third pairing guy in the k. Hutton looks like a defensive wildcard, Andersson and Corrado limited offense. But we have them. Yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 TOML reminds me of Stan in the South Park episode, 'You're Getting Old.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Was there a "segment 5" with Benning between them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 Was there a "segment 5" with Benning between them? Yes but it was a repeat of his first appearance on the show earlier in the year. I can upload that too if people want but it's a bit dated. He does talk about different prospects though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstank29 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Yes but it was a repeat of his first appearance on the show earlier in the year. I can upload that too if people want but it's a bit dated. He does talk about different prospects though. Yes more procrastinating material Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herberts Vasiljevs Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 As for the d, only one is intriguing. The big russian. But even he is being used as a third pairing guy in the k. Hutton looks like a defensive wildcard, Andersson and Corrado limited offense. But we have them. Yup. I don't see that as a negatory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 But even he is being used as a third pairing guy in the k. Actually he has been moved up to the first pair recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 OP updated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 OP updated Interesting -- the host had Virtanen rated 9th and McCann 10th. McCann fell in the draft yet 2-3 teams called Benning for him before he picked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 Interesting -- the host had Virtanen rated 9th and McCann 10th. McCann fell in the draft yet 2-3 teams called Benning for him before he picked. The co-host, Russ Cohen. I think the main host, Shane Malloy, had him at 7th if I remember correctly. I'm not sure where he had McCann. I have their draft show from last year but I'd have to dig through my downloads to find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 JB also considered Demko at 24 and it was "unanimous" to take him at 36. Good stuff, thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dasein Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Interesting -- the host had Virtanen rated 9th and McCann 10th. McCann fell in the draft yet 2-3 teams called Benning for him before he picked. Maybe teams picking just behind JB (25-30) that weren't expecting him to fall? They were probably surprised he dropped to an affordable range to trade up to (#24) - my guess is that some of the teams behind us even started calling GMs above our pick (#18-23 range) when they saw McCann starting to slip But then again I seem to remember the story going something like Benning's phone starting to ring about McCann right after Benning made the selection - it's one of the two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 JB also considered Demko at 24 and it was "unanimous" to take him at 36. Good stuff, thanks again. Thankfully he listened. I bet we would have taken McKeown at number 36 had we taken Demko at 24. So glad we were able to snag McCann at 24. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 But then again I seem to remember the story going something like Benning's phone starting to ring about McCann right after Benning made the selection - it's one of the two ...or both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyWalton Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Benning sounds like he really likes Pedan..almost gushing over him..I think we will see him sooner than later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Can't wait for some Clobbertime. If he's responsible defensively, he'll become a fan favourite. Vancouver fans love big tough guys that can play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossi Vaananen Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Some crib notes for the lazy or at work like myself. Cassels: - likes his 2 way game, felt his compete level has always been strong - grew up around professional hockey - feels Cole is patient in waiting for a play to open up before passing - likes his physical side - Coach Green thinks highly of him, excited to have him. - believes Cole has a bright future with Canucks Subban: - good at getting the puck through - offensive minded defenseman - impressed with vision Cederholm: - big physical intimidating guy - likes to finish checks, makes forwards scared to go into corners for pucks - Benning says he has a great first pass - believes he will be in AHL for development Gaunce: - strong 2 way game - likes his size and physicality, will match up well vs LA. - says he's developing well, right on track - believes he can be a PKer and physical guy for us. Jensen - not afraid to put him in a bottom 6 role - has size to go to tough areas for scoring chances - wants to develop as a goal scorer Pedan: - rugged defense first type guy - last month or so has become crucial for Utica, logging big minutes - intimidating guy, will transition well to NHL - says he has 'taken the next step' Clendening: - walks the blue line very well - believes he can be a power play guy - manages to get shots through and find angles - will be a special player Sorry did this on mobile, some bad auto correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outsiders Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Said Virtanen plays the 200ft game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossi Vaananen Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Man, thanks for posting these, listened to them like 4 times. Benning seems particularly interested in our most recent draft, probably because they're his guys. I'm convinced he sees all three (Virtanen, McCann, Demko) as NHLers. There's probably a high likelihood they do make it, but the unnecessary sell job might be more indicative of real confidence in the three. Virtanen: - powerful skater, powerforward gets in on forcheck, creates havoc - likes his speed and size, says that's impossible to contain in the nhl right now - compares his style to Dustin Brown or Chris Kreider - Benning says he plays a 200 ft game (actually mentioned his defence a fair bit) - feels he will be a huge part of our future - a versatile player that could play an energy role and work his way up - hard shot that challenges goalies McCann: - strong 2 way game, good defensive player - good at C or LW - surprised he fell, had him ranked higher, received calls about him at the draft - very smart player with good offensive instincts - can play an aggressive physical style or switch to skilled play ('edge' to him) - great release on shot Demko: - Benning saw him play at BC ~8 times last season - nearly impossible to score on him down low - able to stop shots above pads with fast hands - big goaltender new standard - believes with some development will be a starter in the NHL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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