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  1. 19 hours ago, Dazzle said:

    Demko's worth a 1st, but maybe not a high 1st. He's got a ton of potential. Definitely worth at least a 2nd.

    I'd honestly be super disappointed if we lost Demko, even with markstrom finally becoming the goalie everyone knew he'd be.

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  2. On 8/23/2020 at 11:33 AM, I.Am.Ironman said:

    If he is available in the 3rd round I think Jack Finley (Spokane) would be a good target. Big body, a center, BC Boy, his dad played in the NHL. He has been deployed in a defensive role with spokane and could make a good defensive center in the future with his size.

    I can't imagine him dropping that low. He had some pretty good production for a player used in a defensive role... What's his skating like?

  3. 18 hours ago, Horvat is a Boss said:

     

    Much more likely that they let the older, more expensive player walk rather than move their younger, cost controlled asset who could effectively replace him. 

     

    I get that he's their captain, but tough decisions have to be made. 

    He couldn't replace him. Parayko is good but not quite at his level. Big physical defenseman also have a much shorter shelf life.

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  4. 1 hour ago, BPA said:

    NHL website Dec 4th 2019.

     

    1. (1) Alexis Lafreniere (6-foot-1, 196 pounds), F, Rimouski (QMJHL) -- An incredible playmaker with great vision, accurate shot and appetite for wins. He leads the QMJHL with 25 power-play points (one goal, 24 assists).

     

    2. (2) Quinton Byfield (6-4, 215), F, Sudbury (OHL) -- The left-handed center is a powerful skater with breakaway speed and has an exceptional skill set. He ranks fourth in the Ontario Hockey League with 50 points (20 goals, 30 assists) in 28 games.

     

    3. (3) Alexander Holtz (5-11, 192), F, Djurgarden (SWE) -- A goal-scorer with a great selection of shots, the right wing plays a tough, intelligent game. He has seven points (five goals, two assists), three game-winning goals and 34 shots on goal while averaging 13:35 in ice time in 19 games in the Swedish Hockey League.

     

    4. (5) Cole Perfetti (5-10, 177), F, Saginaw (OHL) -- A skilled forward with high hockey IQ and competitiveness, Perfetti ranks ninth in the OHL with 42 points (13 goals, 29 assists) in 26 games.

     

    5. (4) Lucas Raymond (5-11, 170), F, Frolunda (SWE) -- An explosive skater with soft hands and fantastic hockey IQ, the right wing has five points (three goals, two assists) and a plus-7 rating in 16 games in the Swedish Hockey League.

     

    6. (6) Yaroslav Askarov (6-3, 176), G, SKA-Neva St. Petersburg (RUS) -- An intimidating presence in net with great athleticism and a quick glove. Askarov is 10-1-3 with a 2.27 goals-against average and .925 save percentage in 14 games in the Supreme Hockey League. 

     

    7. (9) Marco Rossi (5-9, 183), F, Ottawa (OHL) -- The Austria-born left-handed shot is tough in his own end and possesses a high hockey IQ and good hands. He ranks fifth in the OHL with 49 points (16 goals, 33 assists) and is 59.1 percent on face-offs (257-for-435).

     

    8. (7) Jamie Drysdale (5-11, 175), D, Erie (OHL) -- Drysdale might just be the best defenseman available in the 2020 NHL Draft, capable of driving play with his skating and elite hockey sense. He ranks third among OHL defensemen with 30 points (five goals, 25 assists) in 27 games.

     

    9. (15) Tim Stutzle (6-1, 185), F, Mannheim (DEL) -- A hard-working center with exceptional skating, puck skills and vision. He has 21 points (five goals, 16 assists) in 23 games playing in Germany.

     

    10. (10) Hendrix Lapierre (5-11, 179), F, Chicoutimi (QMJHL) -- The center, who has 17 points (two goals, 15 assists) in 19 games, offers great hockey sense, competitiveness and playmaking qualities. Lapierre, currently out indefinitely because of an upper-body injury, may have the highest ceiling of any player projected to go in the first round.

     

    11. (8) Anton Lundell (6-1, 185), F, HIFK (FIN) -- A two-way center, who has an upper-body injury and will miss the next 3-5 weeks, has 12 points (six goals, six assists) and 74 shots on goal in 20 games in Liiga, Finland's top professional league. 

     

    12. (12) Dylan Holloway (6-0, 203), F, Wisconsin (NCAA) -- A complete center who has a great skill set, hands, competitiveness and drive to create offense has seven points (three goals, four assists) and 36 shots on goal in 15 games as a freshman.

     

    13. (11) Justin Barron (6-1, 195), D, Halifax (QMJHL) -- The 18-year-old right-hand shot sustained a blood clot and is out indefinitely, but when healthy is an excellent skater capable of making the good first pass. He has 17 points (four goals, 13 assists) in 27 games.

     

    14. (16) Braden Schneider (6-2, 202), D, Brandon (WHL) -- A hard-skating, two-way right-handed shot with great competitiveness and hockey IQ, who has 20 points (three goals, 17 assists) in 28 games.

     

    15. (NR) Dawson Mercer (6-0, 181), F, Drummondville (QMJHL) -- Plays a smart, honest and heads-up game, finishes his checks and is effective on the power play and penalty kill. He has 36 points (17 goals, 19 assists) in 23 games.

    Pretty old list. Give me that March list!

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  5. 9 minutes ago, cuporbust said:

    He is going to have to figure out how to start finishing and actually putting up points first. Read a couple articles about that being one of the reasons he fell. Even without monster points,  he would still be a very useful player,  but unless he starts turning chances into actual points,  he was drafted around the right spot . He is getting more ice time now , and has better linemates,  so im sort of waiting to see if he puts it all together offensively. Very young in a mans league , but that still hasnt happened yet. His advanced stats are decent,  but his points totals are terrible.  

    Hes still very young, lots of raw talent. A risky pick but he's already putting it together and his production is starting to sky rocket. Great signs.

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  6. 1 hour ago, Hogs & Podz said:

    We have no choice but to be patient with Juolevi but... But so far he hasn't maintained any consistent forward momentum in his development.  It's one thing after another.  When I take a chance venturing into this thread, I risk being disappointed more often then not. 

    Oh well... We have have many other exciting prospect threads to visit... And Juolevi may still turn out to be a decent defencemen for us for years to come... But I've let go of the hope that he'll live up to his original billing as top 2 defencemen.

    Lol dude is just sick. Relax.

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  7. 23 minutes ago, Kanukfanatic said:

    Really? What is your statement based on kenhodgejr?  I really am curious.

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    I really hope Big Mac does end up being a tough big player that is hard to play against.

     

    But even the Sedins averaged 30-60 PIMs per year they played just by hooking and grabbing penalties.

     

    What about MacEwan's low PIMs make you think he could be tough in the NHL? His PIMs are nowhere near where Kassian's were.

     

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    As far as I am concerned, you are just making stuff up right now about how "tough" Big Mac is...even though I wish he was in real life.  

     

    I await your response.

     

    I dunno, pims doesn't = toughness necessarily. I get your point but pointing out pims isn't the way to get it accross.

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  8. 11 hours ago, filthycanuck said:

    Watching the few games Utenen's played, I think his game MIGHT translate better in the smaller ice with more experience, he can defintely play in the AHL though. Im on the fence on Lockwood getting a contract unless he's ok starting out in the A. Its definetly not going to be a Boeser Gaudette situation where he joins the big club near the end of the season.

    I totally agree, but I'm not sure he will make that jump this coming year. Im excited to see him soon. I like Lockwood's game alot, but contract spots is a thing too. Hopefully we can sort something out!

  9. 1 hour ago, Canucks Curse said:

    joining utica next year:

     

    Madden

    Hoglander

    Woo

    Utunen

    Lockwood

     

     

    You think utunen is coming over next season? I don't know about that tbh...

     

    Also not quite guaranteed that Lockwood gets a contract. We shall see. 

  10. 11 minutes ago, flickyoursedin said:

    Why would it? The assumption is that Markstrom would have an extension already. You don’t want to have both goalies come expansion draft as one surely gets taken. The longer you hold onto both the less value you’ll get as more teams will look to trade their good backups instead of losing them for nothing. If Demko can return a 1rst rounder and Markstrom is signed I’d have no issue with trading him at the draft.

    I feel like having demko long term gives us a better chance. Wouldn't wanna see markstrom go but we have been so patient with Demko, he's our number 1 of the future.

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