Merci Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 http://thehockeywriters.com/2014-nhl-mock-draft-playoffs-edition/ Have you guys seen this? They predict us taking Dal Colle at six. The irony of Ehlers going 5th and us drafting Dal Colle would be absolutely gourmet. I donno about a rebuild if that pick happens though Sedin Sedin Jensen Dal Colle Kesler Kassian Burrows Horvat Higgins Matthias Santorelli Richardson Hansen Sestito not bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Have a feeling they'll do something like acquire Kane in a Phaneuf style trade so we avoid the tank though. We'll see. So Kane for spare parts and extra pieces? Where do I sign? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpop45 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 The irony of Ehlers going 5th and us drafting Dal Colle would be absolutely gourmet. I donno about a rebuild if that pick happens though Sedin Sedin Jensen Dal Colle Kesler Kassian Burrows Horvat Higgins Matthias Santorelli Richardson Hansen Sestito not bad you think getting dal colle will save us from a rebuild next year lol. besides i havn't heard or read a lot that says dal colle is ready for the nhl next year. he will most likely get sent back to oshawa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herberts Vasiljevs Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 you think getting dal colle will save us from a rebuild next year lol. besides i havn't heard or read a lot that says dal colle is ready for the nhl next year. he will most likely get sent back to oshawaWhat the hell right? Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ihatetomatoes Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 The irony of Ehlers going 5th and us drafting Dal Colle would be absolutely gourmet. I donno about a rebuild if that pick happens though Sedin Sedin Jensen Dal Colle Kesler Kassian Burrows Horvat Higgins Matthias Santorelli Richardson Hansen Sestito not bad I actually really like that lineup. The 3rd and 4th line are great. If Jensen takes takes the next step and the Sedins have a comeback year so we actually have a top line then with a half decent 2nd line and good depth it's a good lineup. That said Dal Colle is too skinny still to be effective at the NHL level IF he falls to us. That's a BIG if Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sting Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Just a little something to think about concerning Nick Ritchie at number 6. Already a better skater and more refined than Brett at the same age. Scout Mark Edwards absolutely loves the character and intelligence of the brothers. From the Hockey's Future top 50. 40 Brett Ritchie Talent Score: Prob. of Success: Position: Height: Weight: Team: 7.5 C RW 6-3 209 LBS. DALLAS STARSBrett Ritchie can be a handful and has proven as much this season with the Texas Stars of the AHL. He is already adept at using his size to shield defenders from the puck or put up points while taking a beating around the net. The 20-year-old rookie has provided a steady source of secondary scoring for Texas, displaying the ability to create space for his linemates while getting many looks of his own. Continuing to develop his consistency and the details of his game will be key, but Ritchie has the size, speed, and skill to develop into a top-six power forward. He could even see an opportunity in a top-nine complementary role sooner rather than later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sting Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 http://thehockeywriters.com/2014-nhl-mock-draft-playoffs-edition/ Have you guys seen this? They predict us taking Dal Colle at six. Getting Dal Colle at 6 would be a coup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForsbergTheGreat Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Im with you. Except if we take Nylander at 6th, and Ritchie, Ehlers and Virtanen are all still on the board, I wouldnt be doing cartwheels. The thing is if our scouts choose Nylander or whoever at 6th, zero people on this board should be upset. These scouts actually watch these kids play in person, not just 1 or two games but multiple times over the last few years. They don't just read stats and scouting reports from the "local" writer, they go and talk to the coaching staff and write their own reports based on what they witnessed themselves. Unless anyone on this board is a pro scout and getting a salary for their scouting knowledge than there is zero reason for us amateurs to be upset, unless they go way off the board to what other professionals are saying (like the Jankowski pick). I'd say it's pretty clear to who we can narrow down as possible picks at number 6 (Nylander, Ritchie, Ehlers, Virtanen, and I'd even throw Kapanen in that list). We have zero reason to be upset with who our scouts feel is the best pick. They know better than us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Did Canucks' scouts truly know better though when they made some fairly obvious and significant drafting mistakes over the course of their franchise's history? Not pretending I know better, but I seem to recall several people here yelling and screaming about the White over Perron debacle. Hell, even recent picks Horvat over Nichushkin was fairly questionable, even if you love Horvat. The list is immediate draft day questions is extensive, but when the Canucks were winning, people paid attention a bit less. If the Canucks are indeed rebuilding now, and realistiically they are then it's imperative that they start drafting all helluva lot better than they have been. Hopefully the Linden era represents a fresh start in that regard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asian player Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Did Canucks' scouts truly know better though when they made some fairly obvious and significant drafting mistakes over the course of their franchise's history? Not pretending I know better, but I seem to recall several people here yelling and screaming about the White over Perron debacle. Hell, even recent picks Horvat over Nichushkin was fairly questionable, even if you love Horvat. The list is immediate draft day questions is extensive, but when the Canucks were winning, people paid attention a bit less. If the Canucks are indeed rebuilding now, and realistiically they are then it's imperative that they start drafting all helluva lot better than they have been. Hopefully the Linden era represents a fresh start in that regard. It always seems like they know something nobody else knows, but it always turns out that they actually don't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honky Cat Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 The thing is if our scouts choose Nylander or whoever at 6th, zero people on this board should be upset. These scouts actually watch these kids play in person, not just 1 or two games but multiple times over the last few years. They don't just read stats and scouting reports from the "local" writer, they go and talk to the coaching staff and write their own reports based on what they witnessed themselves. Unless anyone on this board is a pro scout and getting a salary for their scouting knowledge than there is zero reason for us amateurs to be upset, unless they go way off the board to what other professionals are saying (like the Jankowski pick). I'd say it's pretty clear to who we can narrow down as possible picks at number 6 (Nylander, Ritchie, Ehlers, Virtanen, and I'd even throw Kapanen in that list). We have zero reason to be upset with who our scouts feel is the best pick. They know better than us. Agreed....As much CDC members pine for a certain player and think they know what's best,it's the scouts that watch entire games of these kids playing...Lets hope the Canuck scouts get it right... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baumerman77 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Virtanen highlights: Notice how he creates the vast majority of his goals. He is not getting many tap-ins or easy set-ups like some of the other potential picks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prix57 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 The thing is if our scouts choose Nylander or whoever at 6th, zero people on this board should be upset. These scouts actually watch these kids play in person, not just 1 or two games but multiple times over the last few years. They don't just read stats and scouting reports from the "local" writer, they go and talk to the coaching staff and write their own reports based on what they witnessed themselves. Unless anyone on this board is a pro scout and getting a salary for their scouting knowledge than there is zero reason for us amateurs to be upset, unless they go way off the board to what other professionals are saying (like the Jankowski pick). I'd say it's pretty clear to who we can narrow down as possible picks at number 6 (Nylander, Ritchie, Ehlers, Virtanen, and I'd even throw Kapanen in that list). We have zero reason to be upset with who our scouts feel is the best pick. They know better than us. Is the same scouting staff the provided us great picks from the 2007 draft? How many of them played an NHL game? Why Ron Derlome is still with the canucks is puzzling. Scott Melanby would have made a great scout for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honky Cat Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Is the same scouting staff the provided us great picks from the 2007 draft? How many of them played an NHL game? Why Ron Derlome is still with the canucks is puzzling. Scott Melanby would have made a great scout for us. I believe that Eric Crawford ( Marc's brother) has the executive decision now...not Delorme.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Ehlers or Dal Colle/whoever falls at 6 would be my favourite picks, but okay with Ritchie, Virtanen, Nylander. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 I believe that Eric Crawford ( Marc's brother) has the executive decision now...not Delorme.... Yes.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VancouverCanucks30 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 In this draft it seems like a good idea to pick in the top 10, I wonder what we have to trade to get another top 10 pick. This draft falls between two strong draft years, so by many its already been labelled as weak, I dont think thats the case, at least not in the first round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coryberg Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 The new gm of Calgary was animant that he thinks his team needs to get bigger and heavier. Here's hoping he sticks to his guns and takes Ritchie. Getting one of the top 5 would be unreal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 The new gm of Calgary was animant that he thinks his team needs to get bigger and heavier. Here's hoping he sticks to his guns and takes Ritchie. Getting one of the top 5 would be unreal! Leon and MDC are still big boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Here's how I think it will play out. Florida trades #1 to EDM for the Yak plus there 1st Edm takes Ekblad Buffalo is high on Leon D and take him #2 Florida wants a goal scoring winger and take Dal Colle because of his all round game Calgary is left with both Sam's and neither suit there new direction so the opt to take either Ritchie or Virtanen. NYI are thinking well what do we do now and decide to go with the value pick in Reinhart, could be Bennett though. Van takes Bennett or Reinhart as one of our future franchisers Possible changes would be Florida taking Ehlers and then NYI would take Dal Colle most likely as they are set down the middle. If Buff doesn't take Leon (Sam X instead) then Calgary takes him at 4 in this case NYI probably take Ehlers because they don't need another centre. Any way I slice it, seems like one of the Sam's will fall to us. Could be way off, but going off of organizational needs slash media speculation <---(as usual) Canucks getting Bennet or Reinhart = goood day for Canucks fans. Shinkaruk Bennet/Reinhart Kassian Gaunce Horvat Jensen Fox Pollock? Cassels Take That Bolonga Sandwich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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