Agoork Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 What's up with Necas at # 3 on Buttons list? Sure, he plays in a mens league, but the guy is like 160 lbs. With our need for size, I just can't see us taking him in the top 5. I think of Button's top 8, I'd be most disappointed if we selected Necas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHitman Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 12 minutes ago, Agoork said: What's up with Necas at # 3 on Buttons list? Sure, he plays in a mens league, but the guy is like 160 lbs. With our need for size, I just can't see us taking him in the top 5. I think of Button's top 8, I'd be most disappointed if we selected Necas. Most of Button's list is based on the NHL we're going to see in 3-4 years from now on. Dominated by positional play, high hockey IQ, and making plays on the fly. Necas excels at all of those things on top of being a monster in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agoork Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 3 minutes ago, TheHitman said: Most of Button's list is based on the NHL we're going to see in 3-4 years from now on. Dominated by positional play, high hockey IQ, and making plays on the fly. Necas excels at all of those things on top of being a monster in the playoffs. Ok, thanks. Do you think he'd be one we'd select that high though? What would be the earliest pick you'd take him over the others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysACanuckFan Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 2 hours ago, Sweathog said: I'd be over the moon if we land any of Patrick, Hischier, or Vilardi. Vilardi is not only big, he's also very mature for his age and according to some scouts is always looking for (and working on) ways to improve his game. There are concerns about his skating but apparently he's well aware of it and is working on it. Vilardi would be a great pick for the Canucks. Good points, I'd be extremely happy too if we landed Patrick, Hirschier or Vilardi, but the one reason I put Mittelstadt 3rd and Vilardi 4th in my top 5 is mainly because he has amazing poise, hockey IQ and offensive instincts, who can create open space for his linemates. Then again I'd be more than satisfied with either one of Patrick Hirschier Mittelstadt and Vilardi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jägermeister Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 46 minutes ago, Agoork said: What's up with Necas at # 3 on Buttons list? Sure, he plays in a mens league, but the guy is like 160 lbs. With our need for size, I just can't see us taking him in the top 5. I think of Button's top 8, I'd be most disappointed if we selected Necas. Button bases his list on how he personally sees their full future potential as, and not on how he sees them going in the draft. He often puts guys much higher or lower in his rankings than he believes they will go in the draft. For example, he had Virtanen rated as the 43rd best player in the 2014 draft, but he felt he would be selected higher than that as he saw him as being more pro ready than other prospects that year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat Fingers Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 5 hours ago, Jam126 said: He's basically Virtanen. Jake had 45 goals in his draft year, Rasmussen has 32. Don't think they are even remotely similar. Logan Brown is a good comparison. Good risk/reward pick in the ten spot or if round. He has not shown enough upside to be ranked higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattJVD Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 54 minutes ago, Eastcoast meets Westcoast said: Jake had 45 goals in his draft year, Rasmussen has 18. Don't think they are even remotely similar. Logan Brown is a good comparison. Good risk/reward pick in the ten spot or if round. He has not shown enough upside to be ranked higher. Rasmussen had 18 last year. This year (his draft) he has 32 in 50 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat Fingers Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 24 minutes ago, MattJVD said: Rasmussen had 18 last year. This year (his draft) he has 32 in 50 games. Corrected. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 If we can get a Jamie Benn type player then I would be happy...Vilardi or Mittelstadt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boeser6 Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 6 hours ago, cuporbust said: "He’s also got great feet, and he’s a deceptively speedy guy" He's been said (from other reports) to not have "great" straight line speed but his ability in tight, edge work is elite and yes quick feet, arguably that is more important than straight line speed as being able to come out of a cycle, work the boards down low, react defensively is really start/stop and edge work not straight line speed Not to mention, clearly straight line can be improved (see bo) if you work at it - to at least be adequate and I don't think it's been said he's Bonino slow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boeser6 Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Just now, Pete M said: If we can get a Jamie Benn type player then I would be happy...Vilardi or Mittelstadt? May come down to that decision - i prefer the latter but no loser there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasDrake Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Vilardi is great player but man is this weak draft year if player of his calibre is in discussion for top 2 pick. If we miss Patrick/Hischier id still rather go for playmaking skill and speed in Mittelstadt. We already have Horvat. But anyway I wont get mad if we pick this guy at #3-5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boeser6 Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 1 minute ago, DallasDrake said: Vilardi is great player but man is this weak draft year if player of his calibre is in discussion for top 2 pick. If we miss Patrick/Hischier id still rather go for playmaking skill and speed in Mittelstadt. We already have Horvat. But anyway I wont get mad if we pick this guy at #3-5 Interestingly Tippett seems to be ranked up there in a number of rankings as well - i think after #2 this draft is going to be very wonky relative to central scouting draft rankings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_19 Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 I'm definitely against Mittelstadt being drafted #3. His defensive game is terrible and I'm concerned how much of his scoring comes from the powerplay. You take away empty net goals and he is hovering around 65-70% of his points coming from the man advantage. He doesn't sound like he is contributing enough even strength points for him to be considered 3rd overall. Also, he's getting points playing relatively few games in the USHL with only 25 games played. He will also be playing in the NCAA after draft so we definitely won't be seeing him for at least a couple years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny in Vancouver Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 8 hours ago, cuporbust said: "He’s also got great feet, and he’s a deceptively speedy guy" I thought that's what they said about Henrik Sedin as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasDrake Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 1 hour ago, Boeser6 said: Interestingly Tippett seems to be ranked up there in a number of rankings as well - i think after #2 this draft is going to be very wonky relative to central scouting draft rankings Yeah after first two Tippett, Vilardi, Mittelstadt are quite same. Lots of potential but no sure things. If JB doesnt see gamechangers in that group, in such weak draft it wouldnt be bad option to trade down and pick Hague or Foote to pair with Juolevi. They are big nasty mobile d-men who could fit well with Juolevi. Id avoid Liljegren at all costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boeser6 Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 1 minute ago, DallasDrake said: Yeah after first two Tippett, Vilardi, Mittelstadt are quite same. Lots of potential but no sure things. If JB doesnt see gamechangers in that group, in such weak draft it wouldnt be bad option to trade down and pick Hague or Foote to pair with Juolevi. They are big nasty mobile d-men who could fit well with Juolevi. Id avoid Liljegren at all costs. We got a big and semi nasty learning to be nasty in Try- Personally I think our need up front necessitates taking a center - having a 2a/2b is not a bad situation and who know's where Bo's or whomever we draft ceiling is. Bo is outperforming Hank at the same age - let that sink in for a moment Hank first four years 29, 36, 39,42 pts Bo first three years 25, 40, 52 Anyone who says he's not a 1c is not really looking at his trajectory - So in my view even if whomever we draft is at best a 2c we're better off given the lack of depth we have there. And I don't think the top 2 and maybe Mittlestadt are 2c ceilings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris12345 Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 I think we slip to 4th. I'd be taking Timmy. My order is Nico or Timmy. I ain't drafting wingers or broken centers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SergioMomesso Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 My list on whoever is available when it is our pick. Hischier Patrick Vilardi Liljegrin Glass JB needs to work overtime on getting us another mid first round pick. Whatever it takes to get Cal Foote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasDrake Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 42 minutes ago, Boeser6 said: We got a big and semi nasty learning to be nasty in Try- Personally I think our need up front necessitates taking a center - having a 2a/2b is not a bad situation and who know's where Bo's or whomever we draft ceiling is. Bo is outperforming Hank at the same age - let that sink in for a moment Hank first four years 29, 36, 39,42 pts Bo first three years 25, 40, 52 Anyone who says he's not a 1c is not really looking at his trajectory - So in my view even if whomever we draft is at best a 2c we're better off given the lack of depth we have there. And I don't think the top 2 and maybe Mittlestadt are 2c ceilings Agree about Horvat there is no limit for him because of his exceptional work ethic and dedication. Center position is the main organizational need but its up to benning decide if the bpa is C in his mind wherever we pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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