Ronalds.Kenins41 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I have updated the original post to fairly reflect both sides. Whether you want to see how close we are to making the playoffs or how close we are to getting a high draft pick you can check here. We are currently 5 points back of the final wild card spot of Phoenix but they have 1 game in hand. They play Boston, New York, Pittsburgh, New Jersey, Minnesota, Winnipeg, LA, Edmonton, Columbus, Nashville, San Jose, Dallas. We are currently tied with Dallas but they have 3 games in hand. They play Calgary, Winnipeg(x2), Pittsburgh, Philly, Ottawa, Chicago, Nashville(x2), St.Louis (x2), Washington, Carolina, Tampa, Florida and Phoenix in their remain games. Draft Pick Watch At the highest we had the 8th overall draft pick before the calgary game on march.8th. Because New Jersey is forced to draft 30th we are currently we are sitting in the 9th overall spot. The draft lottery might change our position but it's around that area that we will pick in if we stay there. Calgary (2-1 W) 2 Points New York (7-4 L) Winnipeg (3-2 OT W) 2 Points Wasington, (4-3 L) Florida, (4-3 S/O W) 2 Points Tampa, (4-3 L) Nashville, (2-0 W) 2 Points Buffolo, (4-2 W) 2 Points Minnesota, (5-2 W) 2 Points Colorado, (3-2 OTL) 1 Point Anaheim, () New York, () LA, Anaheim, () Colorado, () Edmonton, () Calgary. () Will try to keep updating so far we have fallen down two draft spots and are still in 10th place I think the Canucks should try to get the highest pick possible but at the same time see what Jensen and our other prospects can do. Winning games at this point will just lower our pick since it's clear we won't make the playoffs. But then again watching the team get some much needed confidence isn't bad either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickly Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 In all honesty the Canucks have shot themselves in the foot by playing so bad this calendar year. Even if they string together wins down the stretch Dallas is 4 points ahead with 3 games in hand. Do the math. Vancouver will have to literally win out from here on in and Dallas will have to slide for them to have a chance. Not impossible but I give them a 1% chance at making it. In all due fairness to the fans, a majority don't want to see the Canucks purposely lose games in order to secure a high draft pick and quite frankly I've never heard or a professional sports team that ever has. Enlighten me if any of you have ever heard of it. We as Canuck fans have had such a privilege of having our team make the playoffs nearly every year for a decade and probably have taken it for granted. We have no idea how lucky we are to have had such success. Sure, a cup wasn't won but bein able to even play playoff hockey is a privilege. If you disagree, go talk to Oiler fans and get a good idea of how brutal it is to follow that team. As far as a top 5 pick goes, it's unlikely. There's too many teams that are worse than Vancouver, but with te lottery nothing is impossible. I predict a pick from the 7-10 range. It is what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groov2 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 You never want to get into the mentality and culture of being a losing team, even if that means you can draft higher. Just look at Edmonton. Fight to the bitter end and we'll draft where we draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggs50 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Weak draft people. Playoffs or nothing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tortorella's Rant Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 lol the pick.The chance at making the playoffs became a dream when it was realized that a team that could not score needed to finish 14-4-4 at worst to make the 95+ point mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinkaruk_9 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 The high draft pick. Why try to make the playoffs when you know you're nothing more than a team that will get eliminated in the 1st round? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absent Canuck Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Play our kids so they can get more exposure and ensuring we get a top 10 draft pick. PLEASE do not try to squeek into the playoff, fail or make it we will end up drafting 13th to 16th. We need to draft in the top 10 for the next 3 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Burrows 14 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Playoffs. No doubt. Easy choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Doughty Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 The goal in hockey is the win the Stanley Cup. Obviously that over a high draft pick.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiznak Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 What's even worse than making the playoffs, is just missing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Go down swinging, I want this team to win. Never want them to lose. Say what you will but winning isn't only done through the draft. It's a mixture of the right FA's and quality draft picks. As long as Mike "Not the right Price" Gillis doesn't do any big trades we should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madness Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Draft pick. This season is lost. Take the pick. Of course though they will finish 9th and lose the high pick and miss the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spur1 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 From what i see in the draft list 5-15 is pretty much the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Cinderella run please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 You play to win every game regardless of circumstances. Anything else is inexcusable. Get healthy, take 8th seed in the West - knock off St Louis in the first round. If the team makes the playoffs, it means they've been playing excellent hockey down the stretch. This idea that it's a forgone conclusion that they're swept in the first round is just poo goggles. Make the playoffs if they can. I'm fine with a 14th or 16th overall pick - I'd like to see them take Honka anyway. He's projected to be available. I'd love to see that kind of skillset added to the youth - and imo, the team could really use some Finnish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NexusRift Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 The goal in hockey is the win the Stanley Cup. Obviously that over a high draft pick..That!My guess is that our 'Nucks will play hard to get to the playoffs. Near the end of the season they will be in position to have destiny in their own hands. But they will not be able to do so and hope that another team makes destiny for them. Aroo...........Can we expect another great Canuck Swede to verbally dole out another apology for not making the playoffs?Go Canucks Go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rypien37 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Even if we were COMPLETELY healthy as this point...we still wouldn't make the playoffs. With or without Kesler, Daniel and Santo, this team would not go 14-2 in the remaining games. People really need to look at the numbers and stop being delusional. Just no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bookie Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Every game I watch, I want to see them win.Ergo, Playoffs, please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susraiders Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Due to our current injuries, I think it is best for the franchise if we tank, however that will never happen so I expect us to just miss the playoffs and be in a limbo position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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