Rick Blight Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 31 minutes ago, Sugar baby watermelon said: If they decide to trade Chabot for Guddy and JV, I will drive them both out myself. haha Don't bother starting your car.....ain't gonna happen. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar baby watermelon Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 21 hours ago, Rick Blight said: Don't bother starting your car.....ain't gonna happen. I know that haha... that's not even close to being a pipe dream 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kloubek Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 On 11/20/2017 at 3:15 PM, BlueDragon23 said: Unbelievable. 2017 draft has to arguably be the best draft I have ever seen by the Canucks in their entire history. Of course it is still early, but all of our prospects have been lights out so far. Now the biggest weakness we have is defence, and the upcoming 2018 draft is loaded with them. Bright days ahead! I agree, but it really is too early to tell. Lots of players have looked good at lower leagues but just didn't click in the NHL. With that said, I'd say our prospect pool on forward is darn near complete. Now to focus on d because we're pretty darn lacking back there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_Cathode Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 7 hours ago, kloubek said: I agree, but it really is too early to tell. Lots of players have looked good at lower leagues but just didn't click in the NHL. With that said, I'd say our prospect pool on forward is darn near complete. Now to focus on d because we're pretty darn lacking back there. 7 hours ago, kloubek said: I agree, but it really is too early to tell. Lots of players have looked good at lower leagues but just didn't click in the NHL. With that said, I'd say our prospect pool on forward is darn near complete. Now to focus on d because we're pretty darn lacking back there. Interesting to see if it will outdo the 1979 draft - 940 career goals for Vaive, Ashton and Graham. The tragic thing is, Graham never played for the Canucks, Vaive played 47 games, and Ashton played only 124. Hopefully we keep the talent from this draft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 6 hours ago, Ray_Cathode said: Interesting to see if it will outdo the 1979 draft - 940 career goals for Vaive, Ashton and Graham. The tragic thing is, Graham never played for the Canucks, Vaive played 47 games, and Ashton played only 124. Hopefully we keep the talent from this draft. Sad time in Canuck history when the pressure to win often sacrificed long term talent. Add Derlago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Jonah Gadjovich with 1 assist today. He now has 17 points (10 goals, 7 assists) in 14 games. He is also on a four-game point streak. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysACanuckFan Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 (edited) . Edited November 23, 2017 by AlwaysACanuckFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat Fingers Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 On 2017-11-22 at 7:55 AM, Ray_Cathode said: Interesting to see if it will outdo the 1979 draft - 940 career goals for Vaive, Ashton and Graham. The tragic thing is, Graham never played for the Canucks, Vaive played 47 games, and Ashton played only 124. Hopefully we keep the talent from this draft. For those of us older fans hearing the bellyaching about the long dark course of the past few seasons is really amusing. Until Pat Quinn arrived, Vancouver didn’t know what a real GM looked like. Add the Neely trade and winning the last three games of our inaugural season to lose out on drafting one of two of the top 50 players to ever play the game. I am going go have a drink and try to black out now. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Blight Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 27 minutes ago, Eastcoast meets Westcoast said: For those of us older fans hearing the bellyaching about the long dark course of the past few seasons is really amusing. Until Pat Quinn arrived, Vancouver didn’t know what a real GM looked like. Add the Neely trade and winning the last three games of our inaugural season to lose out on drafting one of two of the top 50 players to ever play the game. I am going go have a drink and try to black out now. I am one of those older fans and I agree with your statement about our early GM's. However, age does sometimes affect our memories and, while I would have loved to have drafted LaFleur or Dionne instead of Guevrement, it wasn't because we won our last three games. We actually went 1 - 1 - 1 in our last three games with the lone victory being against the woeful California Golden Seals. We probably would have passed on LaFleur and Dionne anyways....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Rick Blight said: I am one of those older fans and I agree with your statement about our early GM's. However, age does sometimes affect our memories and, while I would have loved to have drafted LaFleur or Dionne instead of Guevrement, it wasn't because we won our last three games. We actually went 1 - 1 - 1 in our last three games with the lone victory being against the woeful California Golden Seals. We probably would have passed on LaFleur and Dionne anyways....... I smile through the tears. Maybe age is wiping out some of those sad memories. To be honest my loyalty was with the Habs when they drafted LaFleur. What is truly comical is that Guy took 3 years to 'breakout' as Bowman rode his butt. Canucks and CDC would likely have given him 1 year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 40 minutes ago, Boudrias said: I smile through the tears. Maybe age is wiping out some of those sad memories. To be honest my loyalty was with the Habs when they drafted LaFleur. What is truly comical is that Guy took 3 years to 'breakout' as Bowman rode his butt. Canucks and CDC would likely have given him 1 year. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Blight Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 2 hours ago, Boudrias said: I smile through the tears. Maybe age is wiping out some of those sad memories. To be honest my loyalty was with the Habs when they drafted LaFleur. What is truly comical is that Guy took 3 years to 'breakout' as Bowman rode his butt. Canucks and CDC would likely have given him 1 year. 4 hours ago, Eastcoast meets Westcoast said: For those of us older fans hearing the bellyaching about the long dark course of the past few seasons is really amusing. Until Pat Quinn arrived, Vancouver didn’t know what a real GM looked like. Add the Neely trade and winning the last three games of our inaugural season to lose out on drafting one of two of the top 50 players to ever play the game. I am going go have a drink and try to black out now. I don't want to add to the tears guys but we really could have used GM JB back then for the 1971 draft. In the 1st round we could have taken Rick Martin in the 1st round AND In the 2nd round Larry Robinson was still available when we selected Bobby Lalonde. Hindsight is so wonderful......oh what could have been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGokou Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 36 minutes ago, -Vintage Canuck- said: His shot totals/per game will translate well to the NHL....usually a very good indicator of success. I think he will be a good serviceable player for us in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Jonah is looking like BPA at pick 55 last year. Can't argue with getting the BPA at your pick position. Heponiemi is the only guy who I would have considered over Lind at this point. His season is top 10 all time in the WHL. 2.59 points per game is insane for a u19 player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 3 hours ago, Rick Blight said: I don't want to add to the tears guys but we really could have used GM JB back then for the 1971 draft. In the 1st round we could have taken Rick Martin in the 1st round AND In the 2nd round Larry Robinson was still available when we selected Bobby Lalonde. Hindsight is so wonderful......oh what could have been. Loved Bobby LaLonde. I think the Canucks thought they were getting another Road Runner. LaLonde had a huge shot and put up some nice seasons. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theo5789 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 7 hours ago, Derp... said: Jonah is looking like BPA at pick 55 last year. Can't argue with getting the BPA at your pick position. Heponiemi is the only guy who I would have considered over Lind at this point. His season is top 10 all time in the WHL. 2.59 points per game is insane for a u19 player He's 147lbs, I can only imagine the uproar if our first two picks in the draft are sticks! (There was a large crowd during the draft and even some now that think Patterson's weight will hinder him) Lind was the safe pick. We took the home run swing with Pettersson instead of the safe pick in Glass, so I imagine they wanted a safer choice for their next pick. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Jonah Gadjovich with 1 assist today. He now has 18 points (10 goals, 8 assists) in 15 games. He is also on a five-game point streak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJockitch Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Just got back from the Knights, Attack game. I thought he had two assists, set up two goals in exactly the same way. Spends most of his time in his office and added some toughness. Looked like a man amongst boys though his skating has a long way to go if he is going to make NHL. Nick Suzuki had a pair and was dangerous looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger-Hearted Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 On 11/22/2017 at 3:55 AM, Ray_Cathode said: Interesting to see if it will outdo the 1979 draft - 940 career goals for Vaive, Ashton and Graham. The tragic thing is, Graham never played for the Canucks, Vaive played 47 games, and Ashton played only 124. Hopefully we keep the talent from this draft. On 11/22/2017 at 8:56 AM, Boudrias said: Sad time in Canuck history when the pressure to win often sacrificed long term talent. Add Derlago. Getting Tiger was needed for a club lacking character and veteran leadership. Ron Sedlbauer should have been the guy to go to Toronto right after his fluke 40-goal season for Williams. Think how better those early 80's Canucks would've been with Derlago, Vaive, Ashton and Graham. Which is why I am so dead set against trading youth and draft picks. The more depth a team builds from the draft, the far easier it is to trade from a position of strength. Having two solid 2nd round picks in '17 certainly makes a hell of a difference compared to not having a 2nd rounder in other years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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