Canucks Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 http://www.theprovince.com/touch/story.html?id=11160871 The Vancouver Canucks faithful would appreciate Noah Juulsen. His resumé would resonate with fans of California teams as well. Juulsen, 18, an Everett Silvertips defenceman, is from Abbotsford. The Canucks were his team growing up, and he modelled his game after Kevin Bieksas. Juulsen wears No. 3 with the Silvertips, the number thats belonged to Bieksa. Juulsen can move the puck; he had nine goals and 43 assists in 68 regular-season games with Everett this past season, which left him 10th in the WHL in scoring by defencemen. He is solid in his own zone, too, and has some bite in his game. That sounds like the scouting report Bieksa has had for much of his career with Vancouver. Juulsen does think that his knack for putting up numbers has been aided as well by six summers of roller hockey. You hear that from a guy from Los Angeles, where the game is more common, and youre not surprised. Its not the type of thing that comes across regularly from a guy from the Fraser Valley. There are only four guys out there per team and there are no offsides, so theres lots of room, said Juulsen, who quit roller hockey last summer. You get to go wherever out there. Suggestions about just when Juulsen might be selected come the NHL draft this weekend in Florida vary greatly. McKeens Hockey, for one, ranks him 20th overall. TSNs Bob McKenzie has him going 37th overall. Thats a hefty swing. The Canucks first-round pick is No. 23. They have interviewed Juulsen. Vancouver doesnt have a second-rounder, although theres been plenty of speculation about dealing to get one. It would be unreal if it happened, Juulsen, a 6-foot-1, 175-pound right-handed shot, said of being selected by the Canucks. You just dont know whats going to happen. But, yeah, it would be cool to get drafted by the team thats an hour down the road from where you grew up. If the Canucks are keen on Juulsen, they do have someone in the organization with extra insight. Juulsen grew up playing with Jake Virtanen, the winger who was Vancouvers first-round pick last year. They are also both products of the Yale Hockey Academy, which is run by the likes of Billy Wilms and Brad Bowen. I know Jake pretty good, Juulsen said. Theres an argument to be made that Juulsen is rapidly trending in the right direction. He had two goals and eight assists in 59 games as a rookie two WHL seasons ago. Further to that point, NHL Central Scouting had him at No. 38 among North American skaters in its midterm rankings this season, and than shot him up to No. 22 in its final poll. Everett assistant coach Mitch Love says that Juulsens disposition might be his most appealing attribute. The biggest thing that intrigues me as a coach, and a lot of NHL people that Ive talked to about him, is his sense of professionalism at a young age. He plays the game the right way, said Love, 31, who spent six seasons as a minor league defenceman after his final campaign with the Silvertips. He came in as a 16-year-old and, like most guys, he was very, very raw. His ability to be coached, his ability to be pushed and not go under a rock, has been part of whats made him such a good defenceman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baer. Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Really hoping we pick him up somehow. I like his game. He's been rising all season and he's a local kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logic Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I don't think he's worth the 23rd, or even 31st if we get it from Buffalo, but if Benning got a pick between 36-40 I would definitley take him there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixthecat_potvin Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Don't really care where the player we draft is from. All I care about is that we draft the best player available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono2009 Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Where is he positioned on the analysts mark to draft at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Bang Boogie Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 If Benning can get a 2nd round pick I would definitely use it on this guy. Not sure if he's worth a first round pick though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outsiders Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Plays like Bieksa. If we get a 2nd and (___________) something for Bieksa trade i'd use it on him. I wouldn't take him with the 23rd overall pick. Or 31st with Buffalo's pick( Lack trade ) . But if we get 35-45 I would definitely pick him no question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I would consider using the 1st on him. He's development accelerated so much in the last year, if it keeps going he could be a steal. Take him with 23rd, then acquire a 2nd and take Rasmus Andersson. Lack of young defensive depth: solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baer. Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Where is he positioned on the analysts mark to draft at? 37th supposedly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time Lord Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I didn't know he was from Abbotsford. I've read descriptions of his playing style and he seems like a great pick. Good stats too. I wouldn't mind using the 23rd on him. He seems like the lowest risk defenseman to take at 23, IMO. Still would prefer to take another defenseman as well, and maybe acquiring a high second to pick Juulsen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cow Disease Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 That's pretty endearing for fans. Local lad, plays like a fan favourite (less so these days) and knows Virtanen. Would be happy to pick this kid if we get a middle 2nd round pick. His numbers are good, for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lockhart Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 If we acquire and early 2nd I'd be happy with him and Jansen Harkins with our first pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatedkid666 Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Didn't know he was a local kid. I'd love him if we could pick up a mid- 2nd round pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down by the River Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Team Canada invited him to their U20 development camp this summer, so he's definitely thought of quite highly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithers joe Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 all the mock drafts have someone different available at 23rd....one mock had julssen rated 23rd...benning knows the players he'ld like to pick at 23rd...hopefully he can get a high 2nd...we'll see this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Didn't know he was a local kid. I'd love him if we could pick up a mid- 2nd round pick. Me too. His last name sounds Finnish or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoneypuckOverlord Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Upside is extremely limited. Will make the nhl at a sbisa calibre player. No way in heck they will draft him at 23, but have to appreciate drafting players that will go to war for their home team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 I like what im hearing but dont want him at 23. We desperately need an early second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODHGABFE Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Everett assistant coach Mitch Love says that Juulsens disposition might be his most appealing attribute. Mitch Love 808 Penalty Minutes in 278 AHL games with 104 fighting majors, and he likes Juulsens disposition. I'd say that settles it, we're drafting Juulsens :D (though hopefully later than 23rd) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintPatrick33 Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 definitely not at 23, maybe late 2nd or 3rd rounder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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