pg82009 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 This is a great pick. We really only had brisebois and praying that subban can make it. Who knows about the rest of the draft! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwags Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 For the record, Edmonton also skipped on Tkachuk, and we got a solid defenceman, an organizational need. Benning knows what he's doing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messier's_elbow Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 3 minutes ago, Virtanen#18 said: I really want to see this kid next season!! Don't mind trading Sbisa to free up a roster spot!! I wouldn't rush him. Let him develop one more year at London where they develop prospects arguably better then any other junior program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyoNami Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Well, watching the facebook interview of him makes me think that he'll do fine in Vancouver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC2 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 (edited) My initial reaction was disappointment and honestly I still am to a certain degree. After finally coming to terms with losing out on the top 3 and getting excited about getting PLD or MT, the kind of forwards the Canucks need, the pick was bit of a shocker and it doesn't help seeing the damn oilers get rewarded yet again for sucking hard. That being said, I have little insight on Juolevi and I do trust Bennings judgement so I'm going to be as optimistic as I can. If Juolevi reaches his potential or at least close to it then the canucks will have a player teams would bend over to trade for. The drawback to defenseman is they take longer to develop so it sucks that we likely won't see him for a long time, kind of like a shiny new toy your parents put away till your older. Edited June 25, 2016 by JC2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 11 minutes ago, iinatcc said: That is if Juolevi does become a PMD. Defense is really hard to gauge in scouting unless you are Doughty or Ekblad and that's probably the reason why Jones dropped in his draft year. As least Tkachuck is apparently NHL ready and you already expect some elite scoring from him. Just bummed Canucks went from being 3rd last to dropping to the 5th overall to having a chance of drafting a player that was seen as someone that dropped but could have been the 3rd overall according to some scouts. To drafting a player that is probably 6 and 7 in most rankings. Isn't the #1 rule in drafting in the 1st round is to get the BPA? Fixed that for you. Tkachuk will get some dirty goals, but no guarantee he ever gets to an elite level scoring around the net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_314 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 With Dubs gone at 3, I was hoping for him or the Russian D. Happy with this pick for sure! Tkachuk would've been nice too but with Jake already in the fold and Brock also in the mix I'm not sure we need another scoring winger, whereas teams win by having elite defensemen, and Olli's been compared to Ekman-Larsson and Hampus Lindholm. If he's that good I think the team will take a big step forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iinatcc Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 1 minute ago, messier's_elbow said: YouTube the WJC game where the Fins beat Canada. Juolevi played like a god as a 17 year old. That's the game when I was sold on him. Since then he's won WJC gold and a memorial cup. He reminds me of Scotty Neidermyer with his elite skating and superior hockey IQ If he's that good why was he ranked below Tkachuck and Alex Nylander? Both are wingers so if Juolevi is that good as a PMD wouldn't he have been ranked higher? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhorvat Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Awesome pick! Jim benning made the right call, this organization finally has a top #1 dman which you can only get thru drafting. Well done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowichan Canuck Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 4 minutes ago, messier's_elbow said: YouTube the WJC game where the Fins beat Canada. Juolevi played like a god as a 17 year old. That's the game when I was sold on him. Since then he's won WJC gold and a memorial cup. He reminds me of Scotty Neidermyer with his elite skating and superior hockey IQ When you compare him to Scott Neiermayer, you might as well say Bobby Orr though...I'm sure you see what I'm saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklas Bo Hunter Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Sweet we got the top D in the draft. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tank4Bedard Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 We are the joke of the NHL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guntrix Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 I'm usually always hating on Benning but I can't fault him for this pick. I'm just really glad he didn't pick Tkachuk. Juolevi is calm and thrives with his decision-making. The guy hasn't even filled out his frame. Not a bad pick. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxVerstappen33 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 35 minutes ago, messier's_elbow said: Scary? It's fine if you don't like the pick but the guy has off the charts IQ and skating. Best Dman at WJC and won the memorial cup. Tkatchuk is good but his skating needs work and wingers can be had in free agency. By default, I hate drafting D men. But I welcome the encouragement. Your post helps 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowichan Canuck Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 3 minutes ago, Qwags said: For the record, Edmonton also skipped on Tkachuk, and we got a solid defenceman, an organizational need. Benning knows what he's doing. They skipped on Tkachuk because Columbus is run by monkey's. They take Tkachuk if Puljujarvi doesn't fall on their lap like a lottery winning ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxVerstappen33 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Just now, guntrix said: I'm usually always hating on Benning but I can't fault him for this pick. I'm just really glad he didn't pick Tkachuk. Juolevi is calm and thrives with his decision-making. The guy hasn't even filled out his frame. Not a bad pick. was Juo the BPA after Chucky ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post elvis15 Posted June 25, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted June 25, 2016 1 minute ago, DontMessMe said: We are the joke of the NHL Nah, just our 'vocal' fan base is. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iinatcc Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 1 minute ago, Phil_314 said: With Dubs gone at 3, I was hoping for him or the Russian D. Happy with this pick for sure! Tkachuk would've been nice too but with Jake already in the fold and Brock also in the mix I'm not sure we need another scoring winger. Tkachuk is almost 2 PPG player in the Juniors and shows he can play in the playoffs, Virtanen is a PPG and Boeser a little over a PPG. You can't get enough scoring especially at the insane production he has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Western Red Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Karlsson`s Flo said: 2009 NHL Draft. Kings select Brayden Schenn at 5th overall Coyotes select Oliver Ekman-Larson at 6th overall Hindsight is always 20/20. Yea, for sure. Juolevis stats say he's offensively impressive. Now to look up OEL. EDIT: Cool, I'm a bit happier. Edited June 25, 2016 by Western Red stuuf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guntrix Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 3 minutes ago, LolClarkson said: was Juo the BPA after Chucky ? Idk, I guess it depends on who you ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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