Canuckler87 Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 For those of us that don't know; where do we rank in terms of our prospects after today? Are any considered blue chippers? Including the likes of Shinkaruk, Horvat, Jensen (hasn't played a whole lot in NHL) and Gaunce. Virtanen : projects to be a first or second line winger with "the total package" in terms of size, speed and goals scoring ability. McCann: Two way player. Smart defensively, offensive upside. But is he for sure a blue chip prospect? Shinkaruk: decent season although some say he took a step back as point totals declined a bit. Horvat: Blue chipper who should at minimum be playing on our second line in the next couple years. Gaunce: haven't heard much about him? Jensen: Looked great at times during stint with us in NHL. Shroeder: bust ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desjardins' Mustache Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 We really need a future #1 centre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Forwards are a lot deeper. Lot more depth there. Defense needs to be bolstered now but I supposed that'll happen in the later rounds and in next years draft where it's supposed to be dman loaded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbark95 Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Don't forget the remaining rounds in the 2014 draft. Could be a steal at 36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrChill Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 We really need a future #1 centre We do, but don't have one yet, we will see... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warrchief Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 we are lacking that future number 1 centre, then again we might tank for Connor and hope to get him or Eichel. I am okay with the Canucks having a bad season coming up, especially when McDavid is next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sestito Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Shinkaruk - Horvat - Kassian Virtanen - Gaunce - Jensen Fox - McCann - Grenier not a stupid future lineup thing, but those are our top three prospects in each position imo. three boom/bust players on the left side. three middle six centers. some huge players on the right side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklas Bo Hunter Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 so far top 6 forward prospects: Virtanen Horvat Kassian Shinkaruk Gaunce/Mccann Jensen need to upgrade at Center for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstank29 Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 It's definitely getting better. We'll see how Benning drafts in the "money picks" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyllenhaal Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Only our center position is deep, but it still lacks a future #1. Our prospect pool is still one of the worst in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Only our center position is deep, but it still lacks a future #1. Our prospect pool is still one of the worst in the league. Wouldn't say that by any means. Defense is poor but lots of depth all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas19 Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Who knows? Maybe we get a steal of a pick in the later rounds that develops into a number 1 centre in the future. Or maybe we already have him. Who knows? Maybe McCann or Horvat really just go through the roof with their development. Ya never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanev's Smirk Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I'd say it's finally reaching the 'average' phase. The previous regimes have done a whole lot of damage that we're still feeling today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJDDawg Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Horvat will be a third liner and at best a solid two-way second liner. Not sure if Gaunce can skate well enough to gain full-time NHL employment. Shink looked good in pre-season but again the jury is out on whether longer term he can stick in the NHL. I'm still not sure what we have in Jensen. Schroeder will struggle to stay in the NHL. So is our prospect pool deep enough? Well, we have some good two-way hockey players now and in Virtanen a potential stud power forward. But otherwise we still lack any game-changers and no other high end prospects to speak of. The prospect cupboard is certainly better than what is was a couple of years ago, but given how completely empty it was, that's not saying a whole lot. But no, it's still not very deep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyllenhaal Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Wouldn't say that by any means. Defense is poor but lots of depth all around. Defense is weak. Other than Corrado none have potential to be better than a #4. For LW we have Shinkaruk, Kenins, Archibald, Zalewski, Blomstarnd, Fox. Shinkaruk only one with top 6 potential, maybe Fox. For RW we have jensen, and Grenier. Our prospect pool has improved but its still very weak compared to other teams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggs50 Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Went from 2/10 two years ago to 6.75/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggs50 Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Defense is weak. Other than Corrado none have potential to be better than a #4. For LW we have Shinkaruk, Kenins, Archibald, Zalewski, Blomstarnd, Fox. Shinkaruk only one with top 6 potential, maybe Fox. For RW we have jensen, and Grenier. Our prospect pool has improved but its still very weak compared to other teams Cederholm will be top 4 imo. Hutton looks promising as well. But yeah still weak... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xereau Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 If you put them all in the ball pit in a McDonald's, it still wouldnt be full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springer Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Dane Fox, Erie Otters: 67 games, 64 goals, 43 assists, plus 46. He's 20 years old, too. That's not too shabby! Those match S. Reinhart stats, and it didn't cost them anything to land him. Cassels had a good year, too, as did Suban. Then there's Horvat. These guys show up to camp and impress, could be a couple vets in danger of being moved. I think I read that Schroeder won't be getting an offer sheet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcba Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Don't forget about Cole Cassels. I think he would be a good player for us too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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