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You`re making me sleepy. Screw the comparisons (in pathetic detail).

He was definitely playing first man back. Seems like Lazar has nothing but McD on his radar also. Forcing the puck at times when Jake is the better option. Is that just me?

You removed Ritchie from my post, but whatever. Sorry dude but I speak English. No idea what you are trying to say. Care to clue me in?

You should be on the payroll buddy! You`re my fave.

Over Jake (Nylander/Ehlers/Ritchie)?

Funny. I met Torie about 30 years and we were partying in Penticton were I grew up. He was a friend of my brother. He was 22 I think but built like a brick sxxt house. Arms like Popeye.

Oh I used the Swedish spelling :-) Been here too long, and no I`m not her English (Swenglish) teacher.

As stated, I came across this sentiment trying to learn a little about how Jake was doing. I threw in what I had just read here in Sweden out of relevant interest. I am not a fan of Nylander (and have nothing against him either) and hope Jake makes it huge. Go `nucks!

I have no idea what that means dude, so I guess you need to explain.

Hi guys. Just wondered how Jake was doing and came across quite a bit of sentiment that the Canucks should have gone with Nylander. As I live in sweden I read an article by the sports editor of the largest paper in sweden just yesterday imploring people to get out and see this kid while they have the chance! He is on a bad team but putting up some numbers. And to make a small world smaller ; I am his systers teacher. She will win Wimbledon!

Sometimes statistics get over used IMO. No centre should donminate draws over time really. If its not won clean by one of them call it a DRAW! Wingers should get credit? At the pace of the game every guy out there is a pro doing small intangibles constantly. Sure do some well-defined statistics but hey, shouldn`t a knowledgable fan be the one to pick up one the fine plays being made which not everyone notices. That makes discussing who is a better player fun. Too many stats sometimes maybe?

Most teams would say the same I imagine. As for Bo I don`t get why IF he stays this season he would spend a year in the AHL next as some propose? He is either good enough to do the job now or back to junior. And IF he is deemed good enough now the AHL seems like a major demotion IMO.

If this is true then Van is stupid to not try and trade down to 8 or 9.

These guys are playing pro hockey against men, even guys returning from the NHL. A different game due to ice size but a good measuring stick. If they can perform in Europe at a young age then a good chance to take a step in my opinion a smaller step up to the bigs than junior.

I tend to agree with you. If the next 2 drafts are deemed as being deeper then we should try to pick up a few drafts and still grb a great prospect this year.

I agree there are great smaller players. However in terms of building a team, size is a very relevant component to being able to compete in this league and especially in the west. Vancouver`s first line is extremely soft and aging. Clearly that needs to be considered when putting the pieces together to support. It must be a consideration. Van also needs help now not 3 years down the road so if anything is to happen look for trades.