chickenman92 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Here's a mock draft I did up for a site I write for. Enjoy Canucks Pick: Nicolas Meloche, D, Baie-Comeau http://www.puckrant.com/index.php/component/k2/item/1613-mock-draft-1-0-mcdavid-eichel-strome-oh-my Good, solid, all-around defenceman that should play in the NHL for a long time. The guy can play in all situations and isn't shy about taking the body. He doesn't fight much, but he will stick up for teammates when needed - the guy can seriously go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithers joe Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 i'ld like meloche too, but part of me would like us to take big lawson crouse... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saucypass Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I think Meloche would be a good pick. But assuming this mock draft was accurate, I'd consider taking Mikko Rantanen, Konecny, or Sprong. Rantanen is a big 6'4 PWF that would look real nice on the wings with Virtanen in the future in my opinion. However, picking Meloche would be a good pick too since he's a right handed D that seems to be putting up some really nice numbers in the Q. Edit: Actually, if Rasmus Andersson is available, I'd definitely take him instead of Meloche. Nothing on Meloche, I just think Andersson would be a really good fit for the Canucks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I'd certainly like to do better than that. Plays with an edge and is two-way capable, but the Q turns out poor defensemen on average and he takes too many penalties. We do need to shore up the D though. Unless some of those Gillis college picks start panning out, we don't have much there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Rasmus Andersson looks to be a better option imho. Made seemless entry into NA game. Good positioning. Quick and strong, doesn't take a lot of penalties while out-working opponents. Very noticeable player for Barrie this season.Very positive outlook on him here:http://thehockeywriters.com/rasmus-andersson-aaron-ekblad-2-0/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 i'ld like meloche too, but part of me would like us to take big lawson crouse... If anything Crouse's performance at the world juniors gave him a big boost in terms of his draft rankings. I feel he will go early. Canucks need to take a high quality Dman, there is just no option because if we continue to ignore that area our D will suffer likes the Oilers do now in the future. Meloche, Andersson, Roy or Werenski would do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 More from NHL.com. Looks like a can't-miss type of prospect.Defenseman Rasmus Andersson, who is considered a top prospect eligible for the 2015 NHL Draft, will join the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League in 2014-15. The announcement was made on Monday by Colts general manager Jason Ford. The 6-foot, 214-pound right-shot Andersson spent the past two seasons with Malmo in Sweden's Allsvenskan. This season will mark his first playing hockey in North America. "Andersson will enter the OHL as a rookie but already brings a wealth of experience; having played against men the past two seasons in Sweden," Ford told barriecolts.com. "He is a well-rounded defenseman that will help stabilize the back-end, and enters the OHL trying to pursue his dream of being an NHL player. We are very excited about this addition to our lineup." In July, Andersson was named to NHL Central Scouting's Futures list of the top players eligible for 2015 draft in Sunrise, Fla. He is the son of former NHL player Peter Andersson, who played for the New York Rangers and Florida Panthers, and the brother of Calle Andersson, drafted in the fourth round (No. 119) by the New York Rangers in 2012. Andersson, 17, had three goals, 13 points and a plus-4 rating in 43 games for Malmo in 2013-14. The youngest player on the roster ranked fourth in team scoring among defensemen. Not sure why he's outside of the first round in any mock, considering he's a big, solid ppg d-man in the OHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueberries Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Canucks should move up for Kylington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeydew Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Canucks should move up for Kylington Dream come true if we did that. Kylington + Edler combo would really be interesting to watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 What about Provorov? I think he will be available when we pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.53 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I'm all about that Rasmus Andersson… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberz21 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Definitely way better option for defenseman in the mid-late 1st round than last year. Can't see the Canucks picking yet another forward unless we are top 10-12 (which so far is unlikely). However way too early to say which one, lots of time for players to climb/drop in the rankings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baer. Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Really liking Rasmus Andersson for that later 1st pick. I think we should try for Werenski or Kylington if we end up picking higher. Second round option for a forward could be Yakov Trenin 36p in 31gp, has the size just needs to put on 10 pounds. In goal there's big 6'3 Maxim Tretiak out of the MHL, recently got called up to the K, he's a project but could be a reliable backup to Demko some day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberz21 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Really liking Rasmus Andersson for that later 1st pick. I think we should try for Werenski or Kylington if we end up picking higher. Second round option for a forward could be Yakov Trenin 36p in 31gp, has the size just needs to put on 10 pounds. In goal there's big 6'3 Maxim Tretiak out of the MHL, recently got called up to the K, he's a project but could be a reliable backup to Demko some day. Call me crazy, but you don't pick a "future backup" goalie with a 1st round pick. Specially when the one he's backing is actually a 2nd rounder lol EDIT : NVM missed the part about second round option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Call me crazy, but you don't pick a "future backup" goalie with a 1st round pick. Specially when the one he's backing is actually a 2nd rounder lolwhere does it say he wants to spend a first on this guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberz21 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 where does it say he wants to spend a first on this guy? sorry got caught up in the Mock draft I thought he was listing other options for our 1st....missed the part about second round options lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 What about Provorov? I think he will be available when we pick. I think Provorov will be just outside of the top 10 but not by much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
people please Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I just hate drafting defensemen in the 1st round, they're plenty of opportunities to grab one from rounds 2-5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borvat Horseman Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 If Konecny is available when the Canucks pick (which he is in your mock) I can't see them not taking him. Especially that late. He has 1C potential written all over him, is a competitive guy, and plays a great game. He was a top ten projected pick in this draft class before he got out to his slow start which can be somewhat accounted for since he isn't playing on the greatest of teams. Also, he is Horvat's cousin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB5 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I like the pick, Canucks need some defense prospects but I've been liking Mikko Rantanen around this range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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