JamesB Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 47 minutes ago, NUCKER67 said: Yeah, I sort of recall them being interested in a D, but there were a few with Juolevi, Chychrun and Sergachev. I thought for sure with Tkachuk being available they would've gone for the offense. I also recall when he announced Juolevi, the entire arena gave a collective "groan", as that pick seemed to surprised a lot of people. Who knows what they have up their sleeves this time? Well, JR might know. Yup, I remember things the same way. But I did not know that @JR had access to inside information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 3 minutes ago, JamesB said: Yup, I remember things the same way. But I did not know that @JR had access to inside information. I don't. But I had OJ at 5 personally and it was pretty easily ascertained from Benning's comments that they planned to pick PLD or OJ if PLD was gone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 I think Glass goes at #3 (DAL) or #4 (COL), but he's my 1st pick. I'd also be okay if they took Vilardi, Makar, Necas or Pettersson though. Not big on Heiskanen, Mittelstadt or Rasmussen, and don't need Tippett. Baertschi - Horvat - Boeser Dahlen - ? - Goldobin Who best fits that #2C position? I think they need some size there, so Glass or Vilardi please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHitman Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 22 minutes ago, J.R. said: I have Heiskanen at 9 personally. I think Buffalo takes him at 8 tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook007 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 2 hours ago, stawns said: I know the team is lacking in speed and skill, but I am so wary of drafting players because of the "way the league is going". Style is cyclical and by the time Pettersson is ready to be an everyday player, the league may well have cycled around to big bodied, physical players. That said, he might be very very good This... It's like we keep chasing our tale, and are going round in circles being one step behind. After 2011 we were going to go bigger and tougher to play against, but we seem to be drifting away from that again. Personally I hope for a C with some size, who is a bit feisty, and keep going after that at every draft.... Would also make it easier to accept Virtanen playing on the third line, if that is his ceiling... With so many defensemen apparently available in the draft, lets wait until then for our PMD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 2 minutes ago, TheHitman said: I think Buffalo takes him at 8 tbh. Could very well be. Mine's a ranking, not a mock. He might very well got to DAL at 3 COL at 4 for all I know. Doesn't mean he's the 3rd or 4th best pick IMO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stelar Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Has anyone thought of a thread where people can post their top 30 before Friday and then it's locked. You could then then go back 3-5 years down the road and brag or skulk off into the weeds. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHitman Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 3 minutes ago, J.R. said: Could very well be. Mine's a ranking, not a mock. He might very well got to DAL at 3 COL at 4 for all I know. Doesn't mean he's the 3rd or 4th best pick IMO. In that case I have him outside the top 10 tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 1 minute ago, Stelar said: Has anyone thought of a thread where people can post their top 30 before Friday and then it's locked. You could then then go back 3-5 years down the road and brag or skulk off into the weeds. Only top 10 but... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 1 minute ago, TheHitman said: In that case I have him outside the top 10 tbh. Who else you have ahead of him? Suzuki? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Every time I see Glass' name I think of Tanner. Say Glass is gone at #3 or #4, would people be surprised to see JB pass over Vilardi to select Pettersson? There is a good possibility this happens, and I'm kind of dreading that moment. What could've been. Pettersson may turn out to be a very skilled NHL player one day, but after the MC, Vilardi's stock is pretty high and he's the type of player the Canucks have always needed. I have nothing against Swedes, but it would be nice to add another Canadian kid to the roster. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stelar Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 4 minutes ago, J.R. said: Only top 10 but... Nice. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar baby watermelon Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Jeff Marek mock draft on SN today: http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/jeff-mareks-2017-nhl-mock-draft/ So, here’s my mock draft I submit, knowing full well that there is about zero chance it ends up following this order. 1. NEW JERSEY DEVILSNico Hischier, Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL): The Devils make the dynamic, two-way Swiss centre a key piece of their rebuild. 2. PHILADELPHIA FLYERSNolan Patrick, Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL): The Flyers snag the player scouts have been raving about for years. He’ll be a high-end pro for many years. 3. DALLAS STARSMiro Heiskanen, HIFK (Finland): The Stars get back to drafting high-end blueliners early and take the top-rated defence prospect in the draft. 4. COLORADO AVALANCHECale Makar, Brooks Bandits (AJHL): It’s no secret the Avalanche need a whole lot of help with their blue-line and they take perhaps the most creatively gifted defenceman in the draft. 5. VANCOUVER CANUCKSCody Glass, Portland Winterhawks (WHL): Sure Vancouver needs help on the blue-line but can’t pass up one of the highest risers in the draft. 6. VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTSGabriel Vilardi, Windsor Spitfires (OHL): And with their first ever pick in the NHL Draft the Golden Knights take a champion. Dots down the best player in the draft. 7. ARIZONA COYOTESCasey Mittelstadt, Green Bay Gamblers (USHL). The Coyotes go with the slick skating, point-producing centre from Minnesota. 8. BUFFALO SABRES Timothy Liljegren, Rogle (Sweden): Job No. 1 for the Sabres is redo that blue-line. Liljegren is a step in that direction. 9. DETROIT RED WINGSElias Pettersson, Timra (Sweden): After focusing out on defencemen in the last couple of drafts, the Red Wings go with the skilled Swedish centre. 10. FLORIDA PANTHERSKristian Vesalainen, HPK (Finland): Has all the skills to fit the prototype power forward mould for the modern game. Struggled early in the season but turned it on at the end. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHitman Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 (edited) 7 minutes ago, J.R. said: Who else you have ahead of him? Suzuki? 1. Patrick 2. Hischier 3. Vilardi 4. Glass 5. Tippett 6. Liljegren 7. Pettersson 8. Necas 9. Mittlestadt 10. Makar 11. Suzuki 12. Andersson 13. Tolvanen 14. Heiskanen Just think there's too much offensive potential to pick Heiskanen so high in the draft tbh. Perhaps would even rank Yamamoto or Thomas above Heiskanen as well. Edited June 19, 2017 by TheHitman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250Integra Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 I envision us getting two top 10 picks. Benning make it happen please. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 6 minutes ago, 250Integra said: I envision us getting two top 10 picks. Benning make it happen please. That would be pretty sweet, VAN would win the draft IMO. Take Glass at #5 and then maybe Heiskanen or Liljegren at #8, for example. The rebuild would be almost complete. A top pairing D of Juoelvi - Heiskanen does sound very solid. The Fins shuttin'er down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertuzzi44fan Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Think either way we need a skilled forward who can go in the corners and an offensive dman(or one who can murder guys at the net,man I miss Tryamkin).Doubt we get the corner guy,so might just get the offensive D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertuzzi44fan Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 4 minutes ago, NUCKER67 said: That would be pretty sweet, VAN would win the draft IMO. Take Glass at #5 and then maybe Heiskanen or Liljegren at #8, for example. The rebuild would be almost complete. A top pairing D of Juoelvi - Heiskanen does sound very solid. The Fins shuttin'er down. looking at Juolevi he looks like an Ohlund level of steady,need more flash though with a needed point man.All our great shooters on D either leave or get traded,it just blows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Yeah, losing Tryamkin was a bit of a kick in the teeth, but I'm hoping we see some nastiness from Gudbranson next season. Would love to see Virtanen make the team as well. Hope he's working hard this off season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenhodgejr Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 I would be ok with Glass, Vilardi, or Mittlestadt with our 5th pick I would even be ok trading Tanev to Toronto for the 17th pick and getting Foote, Hague, or Brannstrom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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