By sea and land Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I know Benning said if all things are equal then he plans on drafting defense. Here's why I don't think they should. Currently under contract are left handed DMen ..Edler 3 yrs ..Sbisa 2 yrs ..Hutton (will resign long term) ..Tryamkin 1yr ..Pedan (RFA will resign) Left handed D prospects include... Brisebois Olson Cederholm **and maybe resigning Hamhuis? Now that's a lot of left handed Dmen. Top defensive prospects in the top of this draft are all left handed. Chychrun lefty Juolevi lefty Sergachyov lefty Bean lefty Some people don't put much stock into lefty vs righty but I think it's very important to have balance back there. Anything can change but these prospects are expected to come off the board between the 5th-15th pick. Fabbro is the only right handed Dman projected in the top 15 but if Nucks get pick #5-#10 it might be too early to draft him without trading down a few spots to do so. Maybe this becomes an attractive pick? Right handed Dmen under contract... Tanev 4 yrs Biega 2 yrs Larsen (will have 1-2 yr contract) Prospect Subban 2 yrs. Let's talk future PP. Is Hutton our PP guy playing left point on PP? It certainly looks like one of Hutton OR Baertschi can play this role today and tomorrow? Personally I'd like the Nucks to make the pick IF they get luck and snag a top 4 pick. If we pick outside the top 4, I prefer to trade down IF there's a player Benning really likes AND the return for trading down is bountiful. Trade down for Fabrro and maybe gain an additional 2nd rounder? Would you do that? How about stay put and draft big, powerful and skillful Dubois at #7? I just don't see enough value in drafting a left handed Dman to add to our already too many left handed players and prospects. Chychrun reminds me of Phaneuf. Good skater, physically able and pretty good passer. Not sure I love his mental game? So I'd say no to drafting a Dman unless it's trading down for a right handed guy. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnLocke Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 If we draft 4th, Chychrun would be a good pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre Mac Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Quality over quantity. We need better D, period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 2 minutes ago, JohnLocke said: If we draft 4th, Chychrun would be a good pick Dubois > Chychrun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnLocke Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Just now, thejazz97 said: Dubois > Chychrun for another team, yes, but I honestly think we need that superstar D man more than the superstar forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beni Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 There's no guarantee that all of those guys will even make the NHL. Too many variables. None of them project to be a #1 or #2 guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollumpus Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Too much in one area, and not enough in others? That's what trades are for. regards, G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Juice Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 So just because they're left handed we shouldn't draft them? Doesn't make sense to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 5 minutes ago, JohnLocke said: for another team, yes, but I honestly think we need that superstar D man more than the superstar forward. Chych isn't a superstar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resiliency Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 The more compelling reason to draft a forward instead of a defenceman is that top 10 ranked dmen bust way more often than forwards. Also, a lot of great defencemen come out of the 2nd round or later due to a less predictable trajectory in terms of development. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowardrobertford Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I'd take Nylander anytime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnLocke Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 4 minutes ago, thejazz97 said: Chych isn't a superstar. He's a superstar in my heart. Just like you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwags Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I'd still draft a D-man, regardless of the quantity we already have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliboy Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Assuming we don't get the #1, I'd take either Finn, then Chychrun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nom_de_plume Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 14 minutes ago, thejazz97 said: Chych isn't a superstar. His initials are J.C. You know who else's initials are J.C.? Jesus Christ. *cue mic drop and exit stage left* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losing With Pride Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 1 minute ago, nom_de_plume said: His initials are J.C. You know who else's initials are J.C.? Jesus Christ. *cue mic drop and exit stage left* This is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstank29 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 24 minutes ago, thejazz97 said: Chych isn't a superstar. Dubois is vastly overratted by everyone not in the hockey community Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Fig Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 No guarantees on Pedan or Tryamkin....we need a Dstud and if the boss thinks Chychrun fits the bill, then he's man to take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250Integra Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 6 minutes ago, nom_de_plume said: His initials are J.C. You know who else's initials are J.C.? Jesus Christ. *cue mic drop and exit stage left* You know who else is J.C? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 38 minutes ago, By sea and land said: I know Benning said if all things are equal then he plans on drafting defense. Here's why I don't think they should. Currently under contract are left handed DMen ..Edler 3 yrs ..Sbisa 2 yrs ..Hutton (will resign long term) ..Tryamkin 1yr ..Pedan (RFA will resign) Left handed D prospects include... Brisebois Olson Cederholm **and maybe resigning Hamhuis? Now that's a lot of left handed Dmen. Top defensive prospects in the top of this draft are all left handed. Chychrun lefty Juolevi lefty Sergachyov lefty Bean lefty Some people don't put much stock into lefty vs righty but I think it's very important to have balance back there. Anything can change but these prospects are expected to come off the board between the 5th-15th pick. Fabbro is the only right handed Dman projected in the top 15 but if Nucks get pick #5-#10 it might be too early to draft him without trading down a few spots to do so. Maybe this becomes an attractive pick? Right handed Dmen under contract... Tanev 4 yrs Biega 2 yrs Larsen (will have 1-2 yr contract) Prospect Subban 2 yrs. Let's talk future PP. Is Hutton our PP guy playing left point on PP? It certainly looks like one of Hutton OR Baertschi can play this role today and tomorrow? Personally I'd like the Nucks to make the pick IF they get luck and snag a top 4 pick. If we pick outside the top 4, I prefer to trade down IF there's a player Benning really likes AND the return for trading down is bountiful. Trade down for Fabrro and maybe gain an additional 2nd rounder? Would you do that? How about stay put and draft big, powerful and skillful Dubois at #7? I just don't see enough value in drafting a left handed Dman to add to our already too many left handed players and prospects. Chychrun reminds me of Phaneuf. Good skater, physically able and pretty good passer. Not sure I love his mental game? So I'd say no to drafting a Dman unless it's trading down for a right handed guy. Thoughts? you pick BPA in the first round, regardless of position. That said, I agree, their d situation has changed a lot and they now have some flexibility. They could even package Tanev and their first to move into a lottery pick and still be ok, in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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