*vInTaGe* Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I like this signing, I think he'll be a valuable piece for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rey Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 it's a possibility, and I wouldn't be opposed to it. Bjugstad is bigger, stronger, and closer to an NHL career than Gaunce is. there would certainly be more pieces ot the puzzle than lou and gaunce for bjugstad though. You'd be stupid to not take Bjudstad over Gaunce. Gaunce still has questionable skating. I can't see Gillis accepting a deal unless the Canucks a NHL ready player. Don't think Bjudstad will play in the NHL next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rey Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 what a guy who couldn't put up 20 points in his draft year is supposed to be a great pick? Milan Lucic, ring a bell? Not to compare the two, but both of them came into the league as fighters then put up points when given opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 what a guy who couldn't put up 20 points in his draft year is supposed to be a great pick? Do you mean 2011-2012?? Because he put up 81points. I think he's a very solid pick for our bottom 6 needs in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklax Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Do you mean 2011-2012?? Because he put up 81points. I think he's a very solid pick for our bottom 6 needs in the future. no 2011-12 was his overage year. He's been passed over before. The year before he had 19 points, the year before that 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklax Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Milan Lucic, ring a bell? Not to compare the two, but both of them came into the league as fighters then put up points when given opportunity. Lucic wasn't passed over the first 2 years he was eligible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 no 2011-12 was his overage year. He's been passed over before. The year before he had 19 points, the year before that 10 But you don't think he was a good draft selection because he's a late bloomer? What are your thoughts of Tanner Pearson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dion Phaneuf Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 My pipedream is he shocks everyone ala Andrew Shaw. However, I don't expect much from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklax Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 But you don't think he was a good draft selection because he's a late bloomer? What are your thoughts of Tanner Pearson? he's another overhyped overager. 3rd liner at best there's late bloomer, then there's 20 year old man playing against 16, 17 year olds who weigh 150 lbs. he did well this year because his team was stacked with talented players (mackinnon, drouin, etc) and he could just be a 3rd supporting player on a line, his points are a result of teammates, not his own talent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaMash Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 he's another overhyped overager. 3rd liner at best there's late bloomer, then there's 20 year old man playing against 16, 17 year olds who weigh 150 lbs. he did well this year because his team was stacked with talented players (mackinnon, drouin, etc) and he could just be a 3rd supporting player on a line, his points are a result of teammates, not his own talent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beluga Whale Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 instead of the 5-15 points he had every year before that? thats why he's not going to be an nhl'er. overage guys dominate 16-17 year olds so often in major junior and don't amount to anything, the next example will be mallet So you're saying that you could do a better job of drafting than Gillis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 he's another overhyped overager. 3rd liner at best there's late bloomer, then there's 20 year old man playing against 16, 17 year olds who weigh 150 lbs. he did well this year because his team was stacked with talented players (mackinnon, drouin, etc) and he could just be a 3rd supporting player on a line, his points are a result of teammates, not his own talent Pearson is the prototypical late-bloomer. Being draft eligible since 2010, Pearson has continued to work on his game and finally finds himself near the top of scouts' rankings. He had a breakout 2011-12 season. Scouts are impressed with his determination and his ability to create offensive chances. He plays with grit and tenacity, and uses his size to get in front of the net. Pearson needs to become a better skater, but you can expect him to work on it. If he improves his defensive game, expect him to surprise people at the next level. Source: Rotoworld.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklax Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 So you're saying that you could do a better job of drafting than Gillis? at that pick absolutely. gaunce pick was fine, but to select an unranked player with 1 year of notice at all while tim bozon and damon severson were still available was a bad, bad pick. Take him in the 5th round and it would've been a fne pick, the same thing edmonton did with laleggia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklax Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 cool 1 site that has a hard on for him, congrats. even at the draft the tsn guys said he won't be an incredible player or anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herberts Vasiljevs Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 he's another overhyped overager. 3rd liner at best there's late bloomer, then there's 20 year old man playing against 16, 17 year olds who weigh 150 lbs. he did well this year because his team was stacked with talented players (mackinnon, drouin, etc) and he could just be a 3rd supporting player on a line, his points are a result of teammates, not his own talent Mackinnon played on the mooseheads this year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beluga Whale Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 at that pick absolutely. gaunce pick was fine, but to select an unranked player with 1 year of notice at all while tim bozon and damon severson were still available was a bad, bad pick. Take him in the 5th round and it would've been a fne pick, the same thing edmonton did with laleggia Only time will tell us whether or not this was a good pick, but I trust Gillis knows what he is doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avelanch Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 You'd be stupid to not take Bjudstad over Gaunce. Gaunce still has questionable skating. I can't see Gillis accepting a deal unless the Canucks a NHL ready player. Don't think Bjudstad will play in the NHL next season. Bjugstad is going to finish his 4th season with the gophers next season, but he'll still be in the NHL before Gaunce. and yeah, it would have to be bjugstad plus other pieces, for lou and gaunce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklax Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Only time will tell us whether or not this was a good pick, but I trust Gillis knows what he is doing. have fun with blind faith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUCKS4CUP 28 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Mallet won't play his first NHL game until he's in his mid-20's at least. 19 points in the JUNIORS in his draft year and people actually expect him to do wonders in the NHL? Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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