sharnhayre Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Having skill in the CHL and being able to have creativity and freedom to play your game then being groomed to get rid of your creativity and become a whole player in the AHL/NHL is something that scares me and turns guys into role players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Keep in mind this is Craig Button. He's not exactly a member of mensa. While I do agree with this in part, the guy is right more often than not over the last few years of drafting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I would be VERY happy if Leon Draisaitl drops to us at 6th. Players can be taught how to skate but vision of the game is hard to teach and he has an abundance of that. I think what the Canucks prospect pool really lacks moving forwards is a highly skilled center that could certainly fill a top 6 role in the future (I am confident that Horvat will develop into a very good NHL players but will he ever reach higher than being a good 2nd line center?). All this talk about Draisaitls lack of speed is getting out of hand. He clearly keeps up with players in the WHL but doesn't have those quick first few strides, that can be taught. I am hoping that the 10th overall pick is aquired as well to pick up another player. Hoping that would be Virtanen. With the combination of speed, toughness and a NHL ready shot he has the potential of becoming a very special player as well despite his shoulder surgery. If the Canucks walk away from the draft with Draisaitl and Virtanen my head might just explode. With Virtanens injury it is entirely possible provided a trade is facilitated that gets us another top 10 pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absent Canuck Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Craig Button went on TSN Radio Monday June 2, 2014 and had some interesting things to say about the upcoming 2014 entry draft: On Tallon: He doesnt think Dale Tallon will end up selecting one of the top 3 rated prospects (reinhart, ekblad, bennent) When you look at Tallons draft history you can see he really likes high end skilled players Could see Tallon moving back so he could select one of Nylander or Ehlers On Nylander and Ehlers: These 2 are exceptionally talented players The idea of drafting one of these two is really beginning to pick up traction with teams Some teams view Nylander and Ehlers in the same category as the top 3 Because of players like Brendan Gallagher, teams are not as afraid to draft smaller players On the Top 10 Selections: He believes Leon Draisital, Michael Dal Colle, and Nick Ritchie will be there when the second half of the top 10 make their selections Button warns teams selecting in the top 10 to not underestimate Nylander and Ehlers 3 months of arguing over Ehlers, Nylander, Ritchie and Virtanen. Now we will end up picking Draisaitl or Dal Colle. I am very happy. I hope we get the #10 as well to snag Virtanen. He needs work but he is all raw talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absent Canuck Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 If we take Nylander do we throw him into the big boy roster or the A? Or does he stay where he is? How does it work? He never played juniors in NA so we can stick him in Utica right away. I suspect he will want to stay in the SEL for a year though. I would like to see him develop in the AHL right away but I guess that is just a wish . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCanuck Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Button is a moron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merci Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Nyi has to take the most nhl ready player. If they think thats nylander and not dal colle all the power to them. Way i see it Ekblad reinhart bennett draisaitl nylander dal colle ritchie or ehlers too close to call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absent Canuck Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Nyi has to take the most nhl ready player. If they think thats nylander and not dal colle all the power to them. Way i see it Ekblad reinhart bennett draisaitl nylander dal colle ritchie or ehlers too close to call. I can see it shaking out this way. I would be happy with Dal Colle and certainly Draisaitl but PLEASE lets pray Bennett does not fall down there. I am telling you he is over rated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absent Canuck Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Button is a moron Didnt he have Virtanen at 41 or something insane like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merci Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Didnt he have Virtanen at 41 or something insane like that? Yea he jumped 30 spots in buttons draft in 3 months Virtanen is super young tho so its not too far fetched. Iam hoping we trade for the 10th getting ehlers ritchie or nylander and virtanen would be gangbusters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absent Canuck Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Yea he jumped 30 spots in buttons draft in 3 months Virtanen is super young tho so its not too far fetched. Iam hoping we trade for the 10th getting ehlers ritchie or nylander and virtanen would be gangbusters. Me too. Obviously we have differnt folks at 6 but I think we all agree to get Jake at #10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Aerosex Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Dal Colle or Draisaitl, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedman Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 He knows way more than you... Button actually watches games. You probably look at stats, read articles, and watch highlight reels. Button isn't a successful mock-drafter, so he do have a point. Button had Fucale in the top10 last year. He had Madison Bowey at 27th last year and he went 53rd overall. I think Button even said himself that he isn't the best mock-drafter, that's not his thing. I find it very hard to believe that both Draisaitl and Dal Colle will be available at 6th. Draisaitl seems like a pretty good fit for Edmonton, even though they would probably prefer Ekblad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absent Canuck Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Button isn't a successful mock-drafter, so he do have a point. Button had Fucale in the top10 last year. He had Madison Bowey at 27th last year and he went 53rd overall. I think Button even said himself that he isn't the best mock-drafter, that's not his thing. I find it very hard to believe that both Draisaitl and Dal Colle will be available at 6th. Draisaitl seems like a pretty good fit for Edmonton, even though they would probably prefer Ekblad. I just hope it aint Bennett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bure010 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 if Ritchie is still there when it's our pick then I hope they get him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 if Ritchie is still there when it's our pick then I hope they get himwhos they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absent Canuck Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 if Ritchie is still there when it's our pick then I hope they get him whos they? I think he means the Canucks. Us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bure010 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 whos they? Benning etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex425 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 I hope he is right about Draisaitl falling. Or Dal Colle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo Horvat Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Bob MacKenzie is the cat to listen to when it comes to the draft. I recall James Duthie saying he was almost perfect in the first round at last years draft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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