DeNiro Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 1 minute ago, SabreFan1 said: It's risky in the sense that it's not the way that it's usually done and there's very little margin for error. The saving grace for the Canucks and Benning is that of all of the Canadian markets, Vancouver is a Top 3 destination and that will help a lot when it comes to free agency. I've seen lots of teams stock up on 2nd and 3rd round picks in a rebuild with nothing to show for it in the end. Sure you're bound to miss out on some good talent if you keep doing it, but the odds are the players we traded for with the picks will play more games than the player we would have drafted. That's just the odds. As long as we don't make a habit out of trading our 1st and 2nd rounders, and hit some late round gems we'll be fine. Smart trades and free agent signings are just as important in a rebuild. Rebuilding solely through the draft won't get you very far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apricot Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 And good morning CDC! It'll take a while for me to catch up on our picks. I just woke up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucksfor2012 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 1 minute ago, Jack Fig said: Was with the Giants for aye at and a half, couldn't get much going. Missed his entire 16yo year with a knee injury. Caught fire in Calgary last season after traded from the Giants. Fabulous skater. Much more likely to be an NHLer than Ty Ronning. I'd say it's a good gamble by Benning. Thank you! I was born and live in Toronto so I don't pay too much attention to BC players specifically - nice to know he's a player who has been getting better. Those are the best kinds of late round picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 5 minutes ago, DeNiro said: I've seen lots of teams stock up on 2nd and 3rd round picks in a rebuild with nothing to show for it in the end. Sure you're bound to miss out on some good talent if you keep doing it, but the odds are the players we traded for with the picks will play more games than the player we would have drafted. That's just the odds. As long as we don't make a habit out of trading our 1st and 2nd rounders, and hit some late round gems we'll be fine. Smart trades and free agent signings are just as important in a rebuild. Rebuilding solely through the draft won't get you very far. Agreed. Now the biggest priority is to rebuild the on-ice product, but if JB manages to get that done in the next 2 years, he'll then make the transition into stocking up through the draft to keep the future looking promising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 9 minutes ago, Apricot said: And good morning CDC! It'll take a while for me to catch up on our picks. I just woke up The draft is moving at lightning speed. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apricot Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Just now, SabreFan1 said: The draft is moving at lightning speed. Good luck! I know right?! Woke up assuming it'll be in round 3, maybe 4. It's pretty much over now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 1 minute ago, SabreFan1 said: Agreed. Now the biggest priority is to rebuild the on-ice product, but if JB manages to get that done in the next 2 years, he'll then make the transition into stocking up through the draft to keep the future looking promising. Definitely. He even said that in his interview. He said that because of our lack of depth before, we're just at the point where we have some depth at every position. He also said that he's looking forward to the time when we're one of the teams with lots of picks and the ability to make moves. I totally understand why he made the moves he did trading picks. You can't go a decade with failed drafts and not have serious holes that need filling in your system. Unless you want to fill them with bad free agent signings, trades have to be made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaku Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Tyler Wall. Wall. Very suiting name for a goalie. Sawchenko is still available. Didn't think he would have been passed up on for this long. I wonder if his inconsistent play finally caught up with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam126 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Maxim Mamin is such an epic name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik "Real Gud" Branson Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 ABOLS YES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotJaredMcCann Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Rodrigo Abols! Nice! I forgot he was in this draft! Showed well at the prospect camp last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spotted Zebra Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Like the Abols pick, he looked good in camp last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyoNami Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 San Jose drafted a shoemaker XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizmo2337 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Hmmm...seems if we don't want to gamble on picks, then at least put some players on the farm? Predicting another over-ager late bloomer pick at 194? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRAY Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 I swear if they don't draft Ty Ronning.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucksfor2012 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Abols was quite good last year. Juolevi, Lockwood, Candella, Stukel, Abols. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caknuckle Puck Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 5 minutes ago, MRAY said: I swear if they don't draft Ty Ronning.... He's very small Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 6 minutes ago, MRAY said: I swear if they don't draft Ty Ronning.... No Ronning for you! Have you sworn yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizmo2337 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 I don't mind Abols, solid choice, and there is some upside there. He's probably Utica bound next year. If you can't fill out the NHL roster, might as well put picks in Utica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Fig Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Just now, Caknuckle Puck said: He's very small Small and not even a good skater. Two big strikes against him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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