DefCon1 Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 8 hours ago, TheGuardian_ said: Well drafting the smallest dman in the draft, a guy just like Benning isn't going to push this team higher in the standings, if this is all they do, they don't trade for another 1rst rounder then they just wasted another draft. This kid is 3 to 4 years out yet. I guess Benning is just working for is next job. Disappointed? Yes! Maybe Demko for a NYI 1rst and then select Bouchard or Dobson I really think maybe you should switch sports and watch NFL. You seem so fascinated with size that you think it compensates for skills. Fact of the matter is that picking size was the reason we made a wrong choice and picked virtanen instead of Ehlers. Having a bias for size only was the reason we are now stuck with Gudbranson. Your analysis of this draft is wrong and Canucks picked the 2nd best defense man in the draft, first being Dahlin. Bouchard and Dobson will probably be 2nd or 3rd pairing D and they dont have the offensive flare of Hughes. All the GMs were targeting small and mobile D. Things are changing in NHL and speed is key. If you cant see that than you probably shouldnt comment on canucks drafting. Also trading Demko for a Bouchard or Dobson would be the most idiotic thing Benning would have done. Trading a potential star goalie for a future 2nd pairing D man and Bouchard could easily be a bust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOFsedins Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 8 hours ago, TheGuardian_ said: Well drafting the smallest dman in the draft, a guy just like Benning isn't going to push this team higher in the standings, if this is all they do, they don't trade for another 1rst rounder then they just wasted another draft. This kid is 3 to 4 years out yet. I guess Benning is just working for is next job. Disappointed? Yes! Maybe Demko for a NYI 1rst and then select Bouchard or Dobson Did you watch this kid at the Worlds? He could probably step right in this upcoming season. I am absolutely stoked we stole Hughes at 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck73_3 Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 2 hours ago, DefCon1 said: I really think maybe you should switch sports and watch NFL. You seem so fascinated with size that you think it compensates for skills. Fact of the matter is that picking size was the reason we made a wrong choice and picked virtanen instead of Ehlers. Having a bias for size only was the reason we are now stuck with Gudbranson. Your analysis of this draft is wrong and Canucks picked the 2nd best defense man in the draft, first being Dahlin. Bouchard and Dobson will probably be 2nd or 3rd pairing D and they dont have the offensive flare of Hughes. All the GMs were targeting small and mobile D. Things are changing in NHL and speed is key. If you cant see that than you probably shouldnt comment on canucks drafting. Also trading Demko for a Bouchard or Dobson would be the most idiotic thing Benning would have done. Trading a potential star goalie for a future 2nd pairing D man and Bouchard could easily be a bust. Ehlers No-showed in the playoffs and we’re not “stuck with” Gudbranson, we re-signed him because he's a sorely lacking net front presence, when he's in less liberties are taken on our goalies and when they are he's there to answer the bell. Solid positionally as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeBee51 Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 10 hours ago, TheGuardian_ said: Hey, How About We Fire This Group! Another Blown Draft Wow talk about censorship, this board is really monitored, what other thread is similar this month? Oh well just keep singing koombya together as participants disappear, the mods or at least that one, are too narrow minded, but then the Canucks do own the forum after all. Hope you finished the bottle and passed out under the table.... Thats about all your garbage is worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeBee51 Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 I don't know if this article has been posted but people who think Quinn doesn't want to play in Vancouver should read this. https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/quinn-hughes-believes-can-play-canucks-right-now/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 5 hours ago, cuporbust said: Watch this and tell me those that think quinn won't sign to play with his brother(s) is more feasible then his brothers not signing to play here he'd prefer to play with his brother, hey? the canucks should get eric lindros's dad on retainer just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Ryan Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Wake up to this? The season hasn't even started, and someone is already advocating tanking to acquire a high pick. When, oh when, can we finally start to cheer on some victories? As for Benning and Linden...I've been following the Canucks since the 70's. Not once in that time span have we EVER had the depth we currently have. Sure, the top 6 isn't quite filled out, but it's close (Horvat/Boeser/Petersson/Dahlen and then possibly Gaudette/Virtanen/Goldobin). And we don't have a top D pairing...yet...but with drafting Hughes last night, a pairing of Joulevi and Hughes is one highly mobile pairing, fit for today's NHL. No, it's time to start looking to see if our potential is what we think it is. I have come to agree with @Warhippy; next year is one last poor finish, then we transition into a playoff team. Get these guys some time together to grow, and watch out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 12 hours ago, 10pavelbure96 said: Jack is a center. We have Horvat and Petterson already. We don't need to tank for him. Let's try to win this year. Nothing saying Petterson will ever be a center, he won't even start this season as 1 most likely. Either way I was happy for the pick yesterday, would love the Canucks to just crap the bed this season and pull a Buffalo and get Jack in our own backyard draft next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 26 minutes ago, Father Ryan said: Wake up to this? The season hasn't even started, and someone is already advocating tanking to acquire a high pick. When, oh when, can we finally start to cheer on some victories? As for Benning and Linden...I've been following the Canucks since the 70's. Not once in that time span have we EVER had the depth we currently have. Sure, the top 6 isn't quite filled out, but it's close (Horvat/Boeser/Petersson/Dahlen and then possibly Gaudette/Virtanen/Goldobin). And we don't have a top D pairing...yet...but with drafting Hughes last night, a pairing of Joulevi and Hughes is one highly mobile pairing, fit for today's NHL. No, it's time to start looking to see if our potential is what we think it is. I have come to agree with @Warhippy; next year is one last poor finish, then we transition into a playoff team. Get these guys some time together to grow, and watch out! it's called tongue in cheek ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeBee51 Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, Russ said: Nothing saying Petterson will ever be a center, he won't even start this season as 1 most likely. Either way I was happy for the pick yesterday, would love the Canucks to just crap the bed this season and pull a Buffalo and get Jack in our own backyard draft next year! That would be the most frikken awesome thins that could happen. I'm trying to stay alive till that happens and then hope for a liver transplant. Can't wait to see these young guys playing together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 1 minute ago, CeeBee51 said: That would be the most frikken awesome thins that could happen. I'm trying to stay alive till that happens and then hope for a liver transplant. Can't wait to see these young guys playing together. Could you imagine the Canucks finally win a lottery and the draft is in our hometown! Man that would be party for ages! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 I'm not sure how I feel about jack hughes looking like a tween heartthrob, though ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 12 hours ago, TheGuardian_ said: Hey, How About We Fire This Group! Another Blown Draft Wow talk about censorship, this board is really monitored, what other thread is similar this month? Oh well just keep singing koombya together as participants disappear, the mods or at least that one, are too narrow minded, but then the Canucks do own the forum after all. I know you want us to become a top team too. Really, these Hughes kids are serious hockey players. Quinn is absolutely fabulous. I like when he said it would be nice to draft his brother next year, but he plans on helping the Canucks be winners, so they won’t be able to draft Jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10pavelbure96 Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 55 minutes ago, Russ said: Nothing saying Petterson will ever be a center, he won't even start this season as 1 most likely. Either way I was happy for the pick yesterday, would love the Canucks to just crap the bed this season and pull a Buffalo and get Jack in our own backyard draft next year! I just hate losing. But if by December we are at the bottom of the league again, I'll be jumping on team tank lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklehead80 Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 13 hours ago, 10pavelbure96 said: Jack is a center. We have Horvat and Petterson already. We don't need to tank for him. Let's try to win this year. Talent is talent. At the moment Hughes is expected to go 1st overall. No matter how many centres you have, you don't pass on him with the 1st pick. Easier to move centres to the wing or move someone out for a defensemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silky mitts Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Man everyone shut the &^@# up no one is disappointed to play in Vancouver , world class city and passionate fan base Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckels Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Ur the epitome of a fake fan, focus on the negative, no hope for positivity and cheer for losing. Gtfo NOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24K PureCool Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 38 minutes ago, Silky mitts said: Man everyone shut the &^@# up no one is disappointed to play in Vancouver , world class city and passionate fan base Well McCann begs to differ. "It is what it is." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silky mitts Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, 24K PureCool said: Well McCann begs to differ. "It is what it is." He’s just a complete goof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomato Pajamas Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Jack might not be who he's shaped up to be. Turns out he's an overager with NHL experience playing against boys: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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