Alcoblue24 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 This coming draft I really think the Canucks should draft Oliver Wahlstrom at #7. I know the Canucks need D but in the history of 7th overall picks not many good defensemen were drafted (exception Ryan Suter) Not really sold on Boqvist (concussion history) Hughes (small, not really suited for the west) Bouchard (see him as a stay at home D, not much upside) Dobson (maybe, skates funny to me) On the other hand many elite Centers and decent RWs have been drafted at that spot. (Keller, Scheifele, Skinner, Kadri, Voracek, Malhotra, Doan, Arnott, Okposo) Source: http://www.mynhldraft.com/nhl-draft-picks/7th-overall/70509/ Based on this little research on history I suggest we grab Oliver Wahlstrom at #7. Strengths - excellent shot - good skater - good size and strength (6'1, 205) - elite decision-making Potential: Mikko Rantanen Can never have enough Swedish players especially our connection and rich history with them. What are your thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 You make a good case with the comps. I am curious if you factor in picks 5,6,8,9,10 if the results are the same. Jim is a phenomenal drafter so it's not out of the possibly we end up with the 4th or 5th best player at 7. Jim might find a guy another team at 7 might miss too. But I like your post! Thanks for joining in on the message boards! I like the case you brought forward. I will have to do more research on this fella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outsiders Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 I know we need offence but man oh man we need defence. At least least 1 of Boqvist,Bouchard,Hughes or Dobson will be there more likely two. Just pick which one has the highest potential Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcoblue24 Posted May 1, 2018 Author Share Posted May 1, 2018 1. Dahlin 2. Svechnikov 3. Zadina 4. Tkachuk/Boqvist (some risk high reward) --- 5. Boqvist/Tkachuk --- 6. Wahlstrom --- 7. Dobson (needs 2-4 yrs of development) --- 8. Bouchard (safe pick) --- 9. Hughes (size issue but talent is there) --- 10. Smith Kotkaniemi (darkhorse) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHitman Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 10 minutes ago, Outsiders said: I know we need offence but man oh man we need defence. At least least 1 of Boqvist,Bouchard,Hughes or Dobson will be there more likely two. Just pick which one has the highest potential There's a decent chance we end up with a good/great defender in rounds 2 or 3 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 I also hope we get Wahlstrom, and he's an American. Dahlen - Pettersson - Wahlstrom lots of high level skill, and goals I would imagine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 4 minutes ago, NUCKER67 said: I also hope we get Wahlstrom, and he's an American. Dahlen - Pettersson - Wahlstrom lots of high level skill, and goals I would imagine yep hes American.. Then aside from that line you could have Bo and Brock Gaudette and Jake Looks nice up front. Problem is the D . Im thinking there has to be some UFA/Trade magic to shore up the D.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBackup Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 The thing about picking 7 is that whoever we get depends entirely on the 6 picks ahead of us, we have no idea who is going to be sitting there. At this point though I trust Benning to make a good pick in that spot and I’m sure we’ll get a qualty player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckNORRIS4Cup Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 But the Canucks are drafting the Wahlgrens in 2019, going to be a lot of Wahls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Zepp Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 50 minutes ago, Alcoblue24 said: This coming draft I really think the Canucks should draft Oliver Wahlstrom at #7. I know the Canucks need D but in the history of 7th overall picks not many good defensemen were drafted (exception Ryan Suter) Not really sold on Boqvist (concussion history) Hughes (small, not really suited for the west) Bouchard (see him as a stay at home D, not much upside) Dobson (maybe, skates funny to me) On the other hand many elite Centers and decent RWs have been drafted at that spot. (Scheifele, Skinner, Kadri, Voracek, Malhotra, Doan, Arnott, Okposo) Source: http://www.mynhldraft.com/nhl-draft-picks/7th-overall/70509/ Based on this little research on history I suggest we grab Oliver Wahlstrom at #7. Strengths - excellent shot - good skater - good size and strength (6'1, 205) - elite decision-making Potential: Mikko Rantanen Can never have enough Swedish players especially our connection and rich history with them. What are your thoughts? What about Jesperi Kotkaniemi, he is 6'2" and still growing as one of the youngest draft eligible players (rumour is he is actually already 6'3"). He is arguably already a better skater than Wahlstrom and has, again arguably, played against much tougher competition. He may be "that" player that people wonder how others missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBeard Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Yes please, isnt that what we wanted looks like a PFD to me. Always go best player, instead of need, this seems to be the safest choice from past drafts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcoblue24 Posted May 1, 2018 Author Share Posted May 1, 2018 4 minutes ago, BlackBeard said: Yes please, isnt that what we wanted looks like a PFD to me. Always go best player, instead of need, this seems to be the safest choice from past drafts PFD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluralsight Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 10 minutes ago, Rob_Zepp said: What about Jesperi Kotkaniemi, he is 6'2" and still growing as one of the youngest draft eligible players (rumour is he is actually already 6'3"). He is arguably already a better skater than Wahlstrom and has, again arguably, played against much tougher competition. He may be "that" player that people wonder how others missed. Personally, I think Kotkaniemi is a dark horse and could turn out to be one of the best players of this draft. My dream scenario would be that Benning trades Tanev to NYI for one of their firsts, takes either Dobson/Hughes/Wahlstrom with #7 and then grabs Kotkaniemi with the other first from NYI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Zepp Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 4 minutes ago, Alcoblue24 said: PFD? Personal Flotation Device. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook007 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 6 minutes ago, Rob_Zepp said: Personal Flotation Device. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook007 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 23 minutes ago, Rob_Zepp said: What about Jesperi Kotkaniemi, he is 6'2" and still growing as one of the youngest draft eligible players (rumour is he is actually already 6'3"). He is arguably already a better skater than Wahlstrom and has, again arguably, played against much tougher competition. He may be "that" player that people wonder how others missed. Quite simply impossible to separate them. I started with Bouchard, then Wahlstrom followed by Boqvist and now I'm getting the hots for Kotkaniemi... Thank god I'm not in Bennings shoes, cause some of these players are going to be stars and some probably will bust. If you think the debate around OJ v Tkachuk has been heated, wait to see CDC boil over if JB picks a bust in this draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Goose Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Personally I'm not that impressed with Dobson or Bouchard. I think they are both products of lesser competition. Wahlstrom and Boqvist seem to separate themselves with their speed and skill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 I'd still be quite happy with Dobson, Bouchard, or Hughes. Contrary from what Goose said, Button seems to think Boqvist struggles against stiffer competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuktravella Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 if only we hadnt tried winning meaningless games last month of yr i want boqvist or bouchard but doubt they will fall to 7th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustABandwagoner Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 My dream Wahlstrom - J. Hughes - Boeser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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