Rollieo Del Fuego Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 I didn't think we could get Hughes either but he was in my top 2...I think Dobson may be the next best D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 6 minutes ago, Rollieo Del Fuego said: I didn't think we could get Hughes either but he was in my top 2...I think Dobson may be the next best D. I agree, Dobson is going to have a great career, the Islanders got lucky landing Wahlstrom and Dobson. EDM could've had Dobson, but they're too impatient and went with the D who has the best chance of playing next year. I'm sure Bouchard will be in the Oilers lineup next season. Hope Hughes makes it next season, but he is pretty light. Then again, he played against men at the Worlds, and did well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ashlynnbrookefan Posted June 25, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted June 25, 2018 I haven't read through the first 41 pages and I'm sure everyone has said it but regardless, Hughes is the perfect player for this organization!! An absolute home run of a pick. He takes so much pressure off Juolevi and gives this team potential game changers at each position for the first time. Finally a little Canuck luck. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noble 6 Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 6 hours ago, Qwags said: Has that ever occured? A Calder battle between two teammates? Palat and Johnson out of Tampa were both nominated in 2014, but neither was winning it over MacKinnon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV's Coin Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 16 hours ago, Qwags said: If anyone had any doubts about Hughes, they should evaporate when you look at Benning's reaction. The draft is Christmas to him, and Hughes was the equivalent of a Nintendo 64. More like a package of new hair dye in his stocking! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 9 hours ago, Jimmy McGill said: Hughes can get the 9 game tryout to start the season and it will be clear after that if he needs to spend time in Utica, and who knows that may even be apparent in camp. But either way I think we'll be hearing about a signing sooner than later. I'll quote one of my early posts in this thread: On 6/22/2018 at 9:21 PM, elvis15 said: It doesn't work like that - particularly for college players. If he wants to go back for another year of NCAA hockey then he misses preseason altogether and can't sign a contract to play in any games. Even the summer camp he'll have to pay his own way. That said, if he decides to sign, he could get some NHL games, but they aren't going to risk losing another D to waivers or something similar just to let him play a few NHL games. The 9 game rule means nothing if he's signed a contract though as he wouldn't be going back to junior to have his contract slide. It would be in effect in the NHL or the AHL. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugor Hill Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 16 minutes ago, elvis15 said: I'll quote one of my early posts in this thread: So if he does sign with us and forgo college the most realistic outcome would be to send him to Utica for occasional call ups? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3aL Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Rollieo Del Fuego said: That's probably our D. this year...but Joulevi could still push MDZ to the bench or trade block....this what I want to see Baer / Bo / Boeser Dahlen / EP / Virtanen or Goldy Granlund / Sutter / Goldy or Jake Gaunce / Gaudette / MacEwen or Eriksson Edler / Stecher Hughes / Tanev Joulevi / Gudbranson That lineup would have the puck or be hounding to get it all over the ice.... I don't think juolevi is ready yet I really think he's gonna start the year in Utica but we will see soon! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Hugor Hill said: So if he does sign with us and forgo college the most realistic outcome would be to send him to Utica for occasional call ups? If he signs a contract it's AHL or NHL. It's unlikely we give him games to start the year just as an experience thing as we have plenty of D as is and they all require waivers. Of course, if he earns it then they'll find a spot for him. Edited June 25, 2018 by elvis15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.B Cooper Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 His skating and vision are exceptional. I’m a little concerned about his shot though. It is pretty poohish. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForsbergTheGreat Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 4 hours ago, Hutton Wink said: I wouldn't trade Hughes for William Nylander. Probably not Marner either. Not really related but Nylander is good friends with both Quinn and Luke. Nylander stayed with the Hughes family for a few months when he came over and played with the Marlies in 14-15. Luke said Nylander became a good friend and he really looks up to him. it's funny how it works because Backstrom and Nylander are also really good friends because Backstrom lived with the Nylanders for a year when he first came over to washington. William was only 13-14 at that time but they grew a strong friendship. Strange how that works. Now on topic, Hughes is off limits, his ceiling is so high it would take a massive overpayment to even consider moving him. I wouldn't consider moving him for neither Nylander or Marner 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 2 hours ago, J-23 said: That PP is going to dominate the league. Yes, our PP is starting to really have amazing potential, even moreso once we get net-front Gadjovich in the lineup. Only thing lacking really is the booming point shot threat. The way Juolevi and Hughes can tape-to-tape the puck around, even if they play off them they can't cover everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat Fingers Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 10 hours ago, Jimmy McGill said: Hughes can get the 9 game tryout to start the season and it will be clear after that if he needs to spend time in Utica, and who knows that may even be apparent in camp. But either way I think we'll be hearing about a signing sooner than later. The nine game mark only applies to players heading back to the CHL. If Hughes turns pro,he will either be a Canuck or Comet next year. This isn’t a bad option. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 57 minutes ago, elvis15 said: I'll quote one of my early posts in this thread: ahh ok. thanks for the clarification on the slide. I'd prefer to see him get a chance at making the team even if it means a contract year in Utica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANUCK-EXPRESS Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Benning's reaction when Detroit took Zadina Also does Brackett say "lucky for us he fell" ???????? 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 1 minute ago, CANUCK-EXPRESS said: Benning's reaction when Detroit took Zadina Also does Brackett say "lucky for us he fell" ???????? I think Brakett says, “Jim, we’re about to pick, and your hair dye is running”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormriders Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 As I just posted on another tread, I just don't see how Hughes isn't on the team. Regardless of everything else, Jim is over the moon with this pick and wants to show off his shiny new toy, and he knows he will excite the fans each and every night displaying his elite talent and speed. Because of this I now see OJ starting in Utica [especially with his injury setback], which will leave some time to sort things out with trades and injuries. What are they going to say to Hughes, you need another year or two to bulk up and grow a few inches? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 5 hours ago, Darius71 said: Found this circulating on HF....the table's reaction when they realized Zadina and Hughes were still on the board prior to the Detroit pick JB's reaction is like when you see money at your feet on the sidewalk and you are looking around to see if anyone else is looking lol I liked how you could see Weisbrod mouthing "Quinn Hughes" as Benning was making the selection. If there's one thing Weisbrod knows it's college players. No doubt he was a big proponent of taking Hughes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHL rocks Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 (edited) 15 minutes ago, CANUCK-EXPRESS said: Benning's reaction when Detroit took Zadina Also does Brackett say "lucky for us he fell" ???????? This was after pick 5 when ARZ took Hayton..... so they knew they had Hughes or Zadina and likely thought DET takes Zadina.... Edited June 25, 2018 by WHL rocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 3 minutes ago, WHL rocks said: This was after pick 5 when ARZ took Hayton..... so they knew they had Hughes or Zadina and likely thought DET takes Zadina.... Benning is thinking "I see you back there Kenny! Stop trying to sneak a peek at my list!" 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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