Gaudette Celly Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 1 hour ago, Warhippy said: Sooooo...misuse him for a few seasons and trade him to us for a 2nd? Yup. Bennett first though next TDL, then maybe Jankowski after that. They can keep Poirier and Klimchuk though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podz92 Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Fingers crossed I am hoping that Benning drafts one of Casey Mittlestadt, Gabriel Vilardi or Elias Petterson. Of course Nolan Patrick would be acceptable too except we all know Vancouver won't win the lottery. Their chances of winning are probably about on par with me winning Lotto Max! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Sooo.....might actually have just been shown the way to the Patrick bandwagon. Just met his uncle (in law) and yes confirmed from endless photos. Patrick hasn't apparently been as injured as some reports claim. In fact this injury this year the hernia is his only long term injury carried over from last year's playoffs. He's apparently had stingers a shpuldrr issue at 13 and what not but time missed hasn't been injury related. He's had bereavement leave; scholastic leave (punishment for failing mid terms as per team compliance) but only the one significant injury which is why when you look at his junior games played it appears there was a chunk of games missed. As well. He's open to doing what Matthews did and going to Europe as a 19 year old to work on his overall game and skating (which he sees as an area of improvement) should he not play in the NHL Now. Take this as the 2nd hand report it is but I saw the confirmation and stupid family photos. I'd be intrigued jn picking and developing him but still very much in the trade the pick camp 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 2 minutes ago, Warhippy said: Sooo.....might actually have just been shown the way to the Patrick bandwagon. Just met his uncle (in law) and yes confirmed from endless photos. Patrick hasn't apparently been as injured as some reports claim. In fact this injury this year the hernia is his only long term injury carried over from last year's playoffs. He's apparently had stingers a shpuldrr issue at 13 and what not but time missed hasn't been injury related. He's had bereavement leave; scholastic leave (punishment for failing mid terms as per team compliance) but only the one significant injury which is why when you look at his junior games played it appears there was a chunk of games missed. As well. He's open to doing what Matthews did and going to Europe as a 19 year old to work on his overall game and skating (which he sees as an area of improvement) should he not play in the NHL Now. Take this as the 2nd hand report it is but I saw the confirmation and stupid family photos. I'd be intrigued jn picking and developing him but still very much in the trade the pick camp Welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 8 minutes ago, Warhippy said: Sooo.....might actually have just been shown the way to the Patrick bandwagon. Just met his uncle (in law) and yes confirmed from endless photos. Patrick hasn't apparently been as injured as some reports claim. In fact this injury this year the hernia is his only long term injury carried over from last year's playoffs. He's apparently had stingers a shpuldrr issue at 13 and what not but time missed hasn't been injury related. He's had bereavement leave; scholastic leave (punishment for failing mid terms as per team compliance) but only the one significant injury which is why when you look at his junior games played it appears there was a chunk of games missed. As well. He's open to doing what Matthews did and going to Europe as a 19 year old to work on his overall game and skating (which he sees as an area of improvement) should he not play in the NHL Now. Take this as the 2nd hand report it is but I saw the confirmation and stupid family photos. I'd be intrigued jn picking and developing him but still very much in the trade the pick camp He does sound like too high of a pick for our likely draft position though. On a side note, is his failing mid terms, and the resulting suspension a red flag? Lazy? Not too bright? Might he fall in the draft a bit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 25 minutes ago, Alflives said: He does sound like too high of a pick for our likely draft position though. On a side note, is his failing mid terms, and the resulting suspension a red flag? Lazy? Not too bright? Might he fall in the draft a bit? At 14 years old I think he can be excused some idiocy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 1 minute ago, Warhippy said: At 14 years old I think he can be excused some idiocy Oh, I didn't know his suspension for failing midterms was at 14. I've seen him play (only on TV) a couple games, and I liked him. I just hope we get lucky in that draft lotto, like the Jets did last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Going to need a lot of pingpong ball help, no matter where we finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 46 minutes ago, Hutton Wink said: Going to need a lot of pingpong ball help, no matter where we finish. Sweet Gordie we're sure due though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 3 minutes ago, J.R. said: Sweet Gordie we're sure due though... Would think once, just once... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Hutton Wink said: Would think once, just once... Maybe being a 'weak draft' and so 'behind' on our rebuild, Gary will let us have this one...? Honestly I'd be ok with (prefer) 2nd pick anyway. Edited March 8, 2017 by J.R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeak Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Just now, J.R. said: Maybe being a 'weak draft' and so 'behind' on our rebuild, Gary will let us have this one...? "WEAK draft" *wink* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 1 minute ago, Squeak said: "WEAK draft" *wink* I picked quite the year to tank in GML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeak Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 14 minutes ago, J.R. said: I picked quite the year to tank in GML The weakness of the draft is overstated. There is no 'game-breaker' guy at the top (I don't like the 'generational' tag) --- but there is depth in the talent pool. There are some REALLY intriguing players throughout 10th-50th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 1 minute ago, Squeak said: The weakness of the draft is overstated. There is no 'game-breaker' guy at the top (I don't like the 'generational' tag) --- but there is depth in the talent pool. There are some REALLY intriguing players throughout 10th-50th Yup, no McDavid, Matthews etc at the top but lots of good players through the first few rounds even. Good thing I have I think 8-9 picks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellnon Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 All things being equal I think the Canucks should pick a playmaking centre with their first pick in June. I think Casey Mittelstadt might be the best play making centre in the range we will be picking in. If he is off the board Necas is another name that jumps out at me. He is a bit on the small side though. Does anyone think he can play centre in the NHL and if he would be a good fit in our future top 6? He could be boom or bust but I think the fact he has played a full season already in the Czechs mens league is a positive sign he could make it work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beary Sweet Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 2 hours ago, wellnon said: All things being equal I think the Canucks should pick a playmaking centre with their first pick in June. I think Casey Mittelstadt might be the best play making centre in the range we will be picking in. If he is off the board Necas is another name that jumps out at me. He is a bit on the small side though. Does anyone think he can play centre in the NHL and if he would be a good fit in our future top 6? He could be boom or bust but I think the fact he has played a full season already in the Czechs mens league is a positive sign he could make it work. I like Necas also. He stood out for me when he played for the Czechs in the WJCs. Of course if Pettersson is available, then he is the obvious choice with him having chemistry with Dahlen already. But Necas would be my 2nd choice behind Pettersson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellnon Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 1 hour ago, Beary Sweet said: I like Necas also. He stood out for me when he played for the Czechs in the WJCs. Of course if Pettersson is available, then he is the obvious choice with him having chemistry with Dahlen already. But Necas would be my 2nd choice behind Pettersson Does Pettersson play centre in Timra? I see him listed as a C/LW and remembering him play LW at the world juniors. I haven't watched any of his games in Sweden. Is he projected to play centre long term? If so I definitely agree with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beary Sweet Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 (edited) 17 hours ago, wellnon said: Does Pettersson play centre in Timra? I see him listed as a C/LW and remembering him play LW at the world juniors. I haven't watched any of his games in Sweden. Is he projected to play centre long term? If so I definitely agree with you. Yes I think he does with Dahlen playing on his wing and a established vet playing on the other. But what I like about him is that he is versatile and you can move him to the wing if you want but I think he's much better when he plays center. More responsibility and he likes having it it seems like Edited March 9, 2017 by Beary Sweet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV's Coin Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 How about a spare Bo on the team if we can get that late 1st round pick when SJ wins the cup. 25. (26) Robert Thomas, C – London Knights (OHL): Best comparison is to former Knight Bo Horvat and it’s not off. http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/juniors/sportsnets-2017-nhl-draft-prospect-rankings-march/ http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=201681 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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