chickenman92 Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 In my opinion It's never too soon to look at draft. I think it's a toss up between Liljegren and Patrick, depending on if you want a forward or a defenceman. Rasmussen is the most interesting player to me because he has a lot of the same types of skill/tools that Kopitar had when he was 17/18 years old. I can see him being a true franchise type of player in 5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silky mitts Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Nolan just because we need another top 6 center Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Burrows Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 The biggest hole is our prospect pool is a #1 Center. Patrick for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerrDrFunk Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Not sure if it will be Patrick or not, but I would definitely go with whoever the top rated C is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck_Fan_52 Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 To the OP, are you already writing the season off as another loss despite being only 10 games in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanGnome Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Patrick. Won't be a McDavid, Matthews or Crosby, but he will definitely be a number 1 center in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanGnome Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 4 minutes ago, Canuck_Fan_52 said: To the OP, are you already writing the season off as another loss despite being only 10 games in? This season SHOULD have been looked at as another loss from the very outset of the off season, but ownership refuses to do what is necessary, content to toil in mediocrity under the illusion that what we have is good enough to get more than 2 home games or at minimum 2 home games in the playoffs. They are perennially chasing the unattainable, and in the end do more harm than good when it comes to helping our team grow its young prospects. There's a clear distinction between a mandate to be competitive, and knowing you're not, but trying to be competitive and having the coaching gameplan reflect that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Patrick. Although Liljegren excites me more as a player, Patrick is the guy to go with. Brings every thing this team lacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenman92 Posted November 3, 2016 Author Share Posted November 3, 2016 8 minutes ago, Canuck_Fan_52 said: To the OP, are you already writing the season off as another loss despite being only 10 games in? I had the Canucks as a lotto team before the season started - mainly because I didn't think they could score. So far that trend looks true. I'm not sure they finish last, but I like their chances of having a 5 % chance or better of winning the lotto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocksterh8 Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 12 minutes ago, VanGnome said: Patrick. Won't be a McDavid, Matthews or Crosby, but he will definitely be a number 1 center in the league. Bob McKenzie said on TSN he might end up being a 2nd line Centre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Whoever the top rated center is, I love Horvat but he's really gonna need some help going forward. We desperately need a potential top line center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenman92 Posted November 3, 2016 Author Share Posted November 3, 2016 18 minutes ago, VanGnome said: Patrick. Won't be a McDavid, Matthews or Crosby, but he will definitely be a number 1 center in the league. I think Sean Monahan/Ryan Johanson type is the kind of player Patrick will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustABandwagoner Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 13 minutes ago, Rocksterh8 said: Bob McKenzie said on TSN he might end up being a 2nd line Centre Maybe a 1B centre. But i for sure dont think hes Mcdavid material at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 I feel Nolan Patrick might be a Ryan Nugent Hopkins kind of guy...has lots of talent, but might not be the best fit as a top line center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Patrick. He looks to be well above the rest of the top 5. Plus we need a #1 centre badly. Horvat might become one, but I'm not sure I want to bank on that becoming a reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 If we were lucky enough to get Matthews last year I'd go with Liljegren this time around, but we need a prospect of Patrick's calibre. Him and Boeser leading the charge for the next 10-12 years is tantalizing to think about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRypien37 Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 1 hour ago, Canuck_Fan_52 said: To the OP, are you already writing the season off as another loss despite being only 10 games in? The season was written off before the puck was dropped for the first game. Not sure why people are undecided or confused about this. Take a look at the roster and the depth. That's all that needs to be highlighted. It's not negativity, its just pure reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny in Vancouver Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 54 minutes ago, Rocksterh8 said: Bob McKenzie said on TSN he might end up being a 2nd line Centre I have a buddy who's a mind reader, and after McKenzie said those words, in his mind he added the following "if he ends up in Edmonton, Toronto, Tampa Bay, and Buffalo". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 i LOVE how people are excited about a guy even Bob McKenzie is not calling a franchise center in Patrick Nolan because he's a center. because centers aren't found all through the draft or anything. You know, let's ignore Timothy Liljegren because he's a D and D aren't sexy. Because...we need flash. Seriously, if Liljegren is available, you take him. If you don't know why you haven't looked. Nolan might look sexy and all and obviously we need a true 1 c. But we've also never had the potential of drafting a potential Norris candidate like Liljegren. In a draft IF you have a chance to draft a !b center or a possible Norris candidate you take the non sexy pick every time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fateless Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 17 minutes ago, Warhippy said: i LOVE how people are excited about a guy even Bob McKenzie is not calling a franchise center in Patrick Nolan because he's a center. because centers aren't found all through the draft or anything. You know, let's ignore Timothy Liljegren because he's a D and D aren't sexy. Because...we need flash. Seriously, if Liljegren is available, you take him. If you don't know why you haven't looked. Nolan might look sexy and all and obviously we need a true 1 c. But we've also never had the potential of drafting a potential Norris candidate like Liljegren. In a draft IF you have a chance to draft a !b center or a possible Norris candidate you take the non sexy pick every time I think its too early into the season to decide which would be the best option for us. Just because McKenzie mentioned Nolan may not end up an elite #1 center doesn't mean that he won't develop into that - especially considering his draft season is still before him. As of right now I would take Nolan. This team needs top-end center potential, not another defenceman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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