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I wonder if the Canucks could/would loan Virtanen to a team in Europe? Might be really good for his development and maturity
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2017 NHL Draft - Chicago, Illinois June 23-24 2017
RetroCanuck replied to hyper00's topic in Prospects / Farm Team
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haha unfortunately it looks like not many are arriving. Gaudette isn't. Boeser maybe. Goldy probe not. Virtanen should be in Utica and you hope his offence booms next year. Dahlen has yet to be decided but my guess is Sweden. 2017 pick might be down there. Unfortunetly Utica is going to get a lot of new defensemen but no real offensive talents guaranteed. Well unless you count Megna down there next year hahahaha
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I hope he plays with intensity. Could see him just slipping by and thinking mentally that his year is over. Hope not but might not hear much more from him this year.
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Big IF there, but I agree, If he can improve his skating as horvat has, we have an amazing talent on our hands!
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Exactly, he's just a kid and does need to earn his spot. its easier to shine in hard times. See how he does in training camp and if he outplays his competitors then ill be more then happy to watch! But he is just a kid and his development is more important then pleasing fans
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2017 NHL Draft - Chicago, Illinois June 23-24 2017
RetroCanuck replied to hyper00's topic in Prospects / Farm Team
haha no one would want dorsett. That trade has a better chance of happening without him. And it still won't happen. -
Wow he is just ripping it up right now. I don't really care where he plays next year as long as he continues with amazing play like this! Our prospect pool just keeps looking nicer and nicer!
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He's good, proving he can step up in big situations when needed. Super stoked on his future here
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Are you kidding me. Don't be so dumb and ignorant. What you say may be true but its only due to the discrimination, racism and horrors black people have faced for over a hundred years! If you, your ancestors and their ancestors had been treated the same way there would be no difference. One can not be trodden on, enslaved and continuously put down without a problem. Americas problem runs in old white man idealisms past down to their kids, and idiots like trump feeling anger and hate. Don't be such an ignorant child. No one wants to read your bulls@hit on this site....just leave
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The reason I actually mentioned Sutter with the Sedins is because he plays well there. I would be fine with moving Baertschi but would rather move Sutter if we can. Sutter+Hutton for ?.. Although we haven't seen much of him, Shore seems to be playing well and could be our 3rd/4th line centre next year but I think if Granlund can play C and practice face-offs more he could be a #2C. Not an elite 2 C but a good one with the right line mates. Honestly I don't think this team can move forward and be competitive with the Sedins still here. They are still great players but we need those spots for younger up and coming guys. It would be awesome if they were traded but don't see it happening. Also don't see them being resigned after next year. Baer-Horvat-Boeser Eriksson-Granlund-Goldy
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Baertschi-Horvat Boeser Eriksson-Granlund-Goldy Sedins-Sutter Could be fun to watch actually and Id like to see Granlund play centre again
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I agree that Juolevi might not be in the NHL next year but I don't think the Knights are going to benefit him anymore. So its the Canucks or Europe. Personally I think Canucks because there is room for him if he can prove himself. Benning will trade a D this summer for an offensive forward, if he doesn't he will have failed, especially with all his talk of doing so. Plus the expansion draft in which it looks quite possible that Sbisa gets taken unless he or another Vet D are traded. So assuming that one will be traded this summer, how do you see our D corps shaping up next summer?
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Depends on the player, some players may be gifted offensively and not very good otherwise. Look at Subban in his younger days. A lot of times it just takes time for a player to become complete. This team needs offence and Goldy can bring that so he needs to be played in a way in which he'll succeed. He'll grow as a more complete player with more experience.
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haha Boucher has enough problems defensively in his own end. Las thing he needs is to be more confused. Goldy needs to work hard and show that he belongs. The skill is evident but whether or not he can work hard every shift is questionable right now.
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I agree that Juolevi might not be a first pairing guy just yet. But thats why I put him beside Tanev, to shelter him and add a Veteran presence back there. And if you want to look at a rookie playing top line minutes and doing it well. Look no farther then our own team and our little engine that could, Stetcher. He's been doing really well considering his size and theres no reason to think Juolevi can't do the same with his hockey IQ. I really see our D being shaken up next year and a balanced D corp will be needed with all of our young players. Juolevi-Tanev......... The shut down Vet teaching Juolevi how its done. Sbisa-Gudbranson............Two big tough guys that can shut down others top lines. Tryamkin-Stetcher..........Two younger guys that are going to grow up together on our team and be a force in the future. Its not a cup winning D yet just due to inexperience but it has the potential to be extremely solid in a few years. Plus we want to play kids next year and get another high draft pick. Trading Edler and hutton will help do that.
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Dont underestimate the value of Edler. He's still a top pairing D man with a few good years left in him. Look at what Burrows got in return and you'd think Edler would fetch a first+ or A level prospect+. Edler could net a good amount if he'd waive. Have to imagine our D group is shaken up quite a bit next year. If Edler was traded id be very happy and if we got a really good forward for Hutton Id be stoked Juolevi-Tanev Sbisa-Gudbranson Tryamkin-Stetcher If Edlers not traded before the expansion draft then Sbisa is probably gone instead.
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Ya you have to imagine Benning is going to sign him and bring him to Utica. Exciting thinking of all these prospects down there next year!
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My guess would be Sbisa or Edler moved before the expansion draft or Vegas will be given a low pick to protect Sbisa. Hutton and maybe a prospect like McEneny/Subban moved as well. Personally Im hoping Hutton+ for a first, Dallas or Arizona maybe?
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ya thats got to hurt...
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Hes a work in progress prospect, thats for sure. Glad to see him continuously elevating his game as the years gone on. Personally I think he's going to be a big piece going forward for us (pun intended). Excited to see what he can do next year, hopefully in the AHL for half a year.
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haha we might have a cup though if we played a little dirtier and tougher. Skills are great but you need to have anger too if you want to win.
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Juolevi won't be on the Knights next year. He just looks bored and even their analyst/reporter thinks he will move on. Wont mind him being on the Canucks next year but think overseas would be better for his development. Canucks are absolutely going to suck next year so it might be better to keep our promising prospects in different places rather then on a losing team next year.
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Tryamkin is a natural LD and will probably be more effective and develop more there. Trade Hutton and edler(preferably) or tanev before the deadline. Sbisa-Tanev Tryamkin-Stetcher Juolevi-Gudbranson Younger, stronger and more offensively capable. Don't really want to see Hutton go, but with other prospects knocking on the door soon that are similar calibre I'll be happy with another offensive prospect. Pedan-McEneny Subban-Brisebois etc.
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