Dragonass Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 On 4/10/2019 at 8:00 AM, The Lock said: So I don't know all of the players available admittedly, and this is going to be vague, but in my opinion: 1) A larger player if possible, given we have a lot of small prospects in the system already. 2) A defender first, then a winger if the defender is not available, given we have a TON of centers in the system (not a bad problem to have at all) and really need defense. Keep in mind I'm not saying don't draft a center or don't go with a smaller player if that's the best pick at the time. I'm just saying what I think would benefit us more. I think Calgary and Tampa Bay losing in the playoffs shows size is still important in the second season. Don't just draft on size but if all else is = size helps when the refs put the whistles away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithers joe Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 i don’t understand the rankings. they just said that tracey was ranked 57th before this tourney, but after scoring 4 goals, he has risen to 21st. does that mean, if he scores 4 more goals, he could move up in to the top 15? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yes we can nucks Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 I'm on the Caufield bandwagon. 9 goals in only 3 games at the worlds, tying Kessel's record for the tourney. He's small but a pure goal scorer. Where is he listed in most draft boards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48MPHSlapShot Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 Does Caulfield play left wing or right wing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomatoes11 Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 9 minutes ago, yes we can nucks said: I'm on the Caufield bandwagon. 9 goals in only 3 games at the worlds, tying Kessel's record for the tourney. He's small but a pure goal scorer. Where is he listed in most draft boards? Caufield might be worth a gamble. Sounds like he can play regardless of size. Similar to the knocks on Patrick Kane and EP about their size. Seems like the only knock on him is his size. Unfortunately, that’s one of the things you can’t fix unless the captain America program exists in some lab in the world. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdGenCanuck Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 9 minutes ago, 48MPHSlapShot said: Does Caulfield play left wing or right wing? Right shot that plays right wing and lines up on his off side on the powerplay - Just like Boeser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yes we can nucks Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 12 minutes ago, Tomatoes11 said: Caufield might be worth a gamble. Sounds like he can play regardless of size. Similar to the knocks on Patrick Kane and EP about their size. Seems like the only knock on him is his size. Unfortunately, that’s one of the things you can’t fix unless the captain America program exists in some lab in the world. I agree he might be worth a gamble. His career stats at every level are unreal. He's been a prolific scorer. Even with his size he might be ok in today's game. And who knows, he might have a late growth spurt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48MPHSlapShot Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 22 minutes ago, 3rdGenCanuck said: Right shot that plays right wing and lines up on his off side on the powerplay - Just like Boeser Cool. I saw LW on hockeydb, which is why I asked. If we were to draft Caulfield, I imagine he'd be playing with Horvat, so I'm kinda relieved to hear he plays RW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniwaki Canuck Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 22 minutes ago, Tomatoes11 said: Caufield might be worth a gamble. Sounds like he can play regardless of size. Similar to the knocks on Patrick Kane and EP about their size. Seems like the only knock on him is his size. Unfortunately, that’s one of the things you can’t fix unless the captain America program exists in some lab in the world. I think the question is whether his skating will allow him to work around his lack of size, that is, can he elude larger players, find the space to be effective? I'm skeptical not because he's small but because he doesn't look to be an elite skater, only a good one with good hockey sense. If that's the case, is it enough for him to be successful in the NHL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomatoes11 Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 9 hours ago, Maniwaki Canuck said: I think the question is whether his skating will allow him to work around his lack of size, that is, can he elude larger players, find the space to be effective? I'm skeptical not because he's small but because he doesn't look to be an elite skater, only a good one with good hockey sense. If that's the case, is it enough for him to be successful in the NHL? Yeah you have a point. Based on videos, he doesn’t appear to be an elite skater. However, all the scouting reports doesn’t knock his skating so maybe it’s deceptive. I remember some scouting reports saying that mittilestadt and EP having weird short strides but their speed seems quite good in the NHL. I guess we shall see where he goes and see if his skating is an issue or not once he is drafted. If we draft him, let’s just hope the gamble pays off and he tears up the NHL with speed to spare. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentSam Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Picking a D. Bromberg. Underrated potential in a big agile frame. Great stamina. Above average skater, skills and smarts. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lock Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 11 hours ago, Dragonass said: I think Calgary and Tampa Bay losing in the playoffs shows size is still important in the second season. Don't just draft on size but if all else is = size helps when the refs put the whistles away. Yeah. Although I think this season's playoffs so far shows it's more about momentum than anything else. Case in point: Winnipeg has a lot of size and toughness and they are out too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuporbust Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 11 hours ago, yes we can nucks said: I'm on the Caufield bandwagon. 9 goals in only 3 games at the worlds, tying Kessel's record for the tourney. He's small but a pure goal scorer. Where is he listed in most draft boards? Around 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook007 Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 14 hours ago, smithers joe said: i don’t understand the rankings. they just said that tracey was ranked 57th before this tourney, but after scoring 4 goals, he has risen to 21st. does that mean, if he scores 4 more goals, he could move up in to the top 15? Yeah your right...suggests they didn't have a clue prior to the tournament... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nave Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 I want us to pick Boldy if he is there. Caufield is enticing, but I'm worried about how he'd do in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Biestra Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 6 minutes ago, NaveJoseph said: I want us to pick Boldy if he is there. Caufield is enticing, but I'm worried about how he'd do in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Ward Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 I think it's great to see all of these US players doing so well at the U18's. This tourney can be deceptive and the more excited scouts and GM's get about players based on this tournament, the better chance our excellent scouting allows us to take a great players who falls to us because of hype of others. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeygod77 Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 ALEX NEWHOOK GOT SOME GOALS AND WILL GET MORE..WATCH CLOSELY AND SEE WHAT CANUCK COULD GET IF THEY ARE SMART. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeygod77 Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 newhook has the mental part of it and will develop in real time unlike other canuck high hopes..this kid may not be huge in size at the moment but i think he is listed at 6 foot tall..he will be an impact player the kid is destined to be nhl player and will dominate in NCAA ...durable player great vision good wheels and ok shot.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nergish Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 5 hours ago, hockeygod77 said: newhook has the mental part of it and will develop in real time unlike other canuck high hopes..this kid may not be huge in size at the moment but i think he is listed at 6 foot tall..he will be an impact player the kid is destined to be nhl player and will dominate in NCAA ...durable player great vision good wheels and ok shot.. Hate to agree with you. Both Alex Newhook and Bobby Brink have this certain level of mystery around them, both dominating in lower leagues and displaying tantalizing skillsets under the radar. I hope Nucks brass scout the crap out of Newhook, because if he’s as good as he appears, we could end up regretting taking a pass on him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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