icycold Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 whether or not we go for better or throw it in with a trade if need be, nick merkley, from what I saw of the youtube vids which yes I know don't mean anything really but he keeps his head up with decent vision, decent smooth skating, and a sense for passing at the right time and a he knows where the back of the net is which is fairly easy to see. If this equates to the pro level after development it's anyone's guess but it certainly wouldn't be a bad pick. Although... more than anything we need to draft some prospects on D with size and skill but hope JB pulls off something to get us heading in the right direction on that. Thoughts on it? would you stay with him or trade up or down and for who etc... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhAdo0aFg_0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaslundLindenBure Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Pointless thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Could probably do better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithers joe Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 i like merkley...but he'll probably be gone at 23...benning knows the players he wants...we'll find out in a week...i like chabot but don't know enough about all prospects accept for what i've read...if he gets a high 2nd round pick, i could see picking a d-man in the second round... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 OP, you might want to have a look at this thread: [Official] 2015 Canucks Draft Talk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesB Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 OP, you might want to have a look at this thread: [Official] 2015 Canucks Draft Talk Or we could have a separate thread for each guy in the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeydude474 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 We need to get Kylington at all costs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Karlsson Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Merkley won't be there at 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lockhart Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 As long as we choose BCA I'm happy Best Canadian available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Merkley was pretty impressive in the Memorial Cup. That said I still cannot get over the size of theOshawa Generals. Balance Merkley with some size and you might do OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runtzguy Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Hm... hes not bad. Reminds me of Brendan Gallagher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexandre Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Merkley is the guy I am hoping for. I think Konecny will be gone by the time we pick so hopefully Merkley is stil there at 23. What I really like about Merkley is his elite level compete/drive. He competes extremely hard every second of his shift and all over the ice. Offensively, defensively and physically he is tenacious. He gives it his all every shift and is driven to win. I feel this elite level compete and drive is the surest predictor of NHL excellence. All his other hockey abilities is a bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Merkley will be gone before the 16th pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 As long as we choose BCA I'm happy Best Canadian available. Best centre available seems to be the trend for firsts, excluding Jake I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two drink minimum Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 We already have a Merkley. His name is Shunkaruk. Pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two drink minimum Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 We need to get Kylington at all costsWhy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Goose Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 As long as we choose BCA I'm happy Best Canadian available. hahaha oh man if the Canucks get a 2nd rndr can they go Sweden? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjoseph89 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 i thought Merkley was a huge threat in the Memorial Cup. He was making plays and getting shots from the slot. Small player with a lot of heart. He does remind me of Gallagher like mentions earlier. We can keep getting big forwards but sooner or later we will need our Cliff Ronnings. Be nice if we could get a 1st from Oilers or Buffalo for Lack and a minor league player. They both have two first round picks and both need a goalie. Still good goalies in Free Agency so hopefully JB can make a miraculous trade before the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuporbust Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 i like merkley...but he'll probably be gone at 23...benning knows the players he wants...we'll find out in a week...i like chabot but don't know enough about all prospects accept for what i've read...if he gets a high 2nd round pick, i could see picking a d-man in the second round... I watched the kid more than once this year. In fact , watched Cassels and the generals kick the snot out of him and Leon. linden vey 2.0 ( although he's a winger). Not inerested at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Joel ek Eriksson. Pick some pure Elie Swedish talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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