Patel Bure Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 So - Who Should The Canucks Take At The Number 9 Spot? Although I’ll have to plead ignorance with the prospects for the most part in this draft, two realistic choices for me are Kent Johnson (C/LW) and Carson Lambos (LD). Two things that jump out at me for both guys is their strong skating abilities, excellent two way play, and intelligence. In Johnson’s case, he also has a lot of offensive flair and creativity and can drive a line possession wise. He’s been compared to Mikael Granlund stylistically. I’m also of the belief that Carson Lambos would be projected to go much higher had he been 6’3 210 instead of 6’0 200 lbs. But the guy is a good skater, smart, makes a good first pass, transitions well, and has a hard shot. His biggest skill however, is his ability to handle forecheck pressure. If the Canucks are looking for a long term Edler replacement, then this could be our guy. On the flip side, I’m not so sure if I’m sold on Mason McTavish. I’m not sold on his skating or his ability to play physical consistently, which is supposed to be his bread and butter. What are your thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Not a huge fan of Kent Johnson .... he's creative but sometimes too selfish. Dylan Guenther would be a great pick for us if he slides down to 9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post philtbc829 Posted June 3, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 3, 2021 They Need a fracking Stud D man!! 1 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 (edited) To be totally honest, considering how many of the scouts, and credible draft guys like McKenzie, Cosentino, Button, etc are saying that very much this draft with its pandemic circumstances, you could find the best player somewhere within the top 15 picks, I'd love to trade down and recoup another asset whether another pick for next year or potentially a young asset. Looking at this draft class, there isn't really one particular guy that stands out to me that we must draft with our first pick. Considering JB's desire to be aggressive, I would not be even remotely surprised either if they end up dealing that pick for an impact NHLer player for the here and now. However, if we were to select 9th overall, I'd want either Mason McTavish or Chaz Lucius. Edited June 3, 2021 by CRAZY_4_NAZZY 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YEGCanuck Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 11 minutes ago, philtbc829 said: They Need a fracking Stud D man!! Have to agree I would take the best d-man available at 9th without making an attempt to trade down. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KirkSave Posted June 3, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 3, 2021 Deal the pick to CBJ for Seth Jones if he's willing to sign an extension with us. Otherwise, keep the pick and draft Fabian! 1 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Fist Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 I would trade the pick for a young nhl ready asset if we could but we didn't draft anybody last year and with Pod coming to nhl next year our cupboards are empty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patel Bure Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 What are your guys’ thoughts on Carson Lambos? The more I read about this guy, the more I like! ps - Corson Ceulemans = I’m not sold on. Seems like he’s at risk of being a tire fire in his own end at the NHL level. Pass for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devron Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 McTavish’s goal to assist ratio bothers me for a centermen. Can he even pass the puck. Reminds me of Sutter. What did he go, pretty high in the draft didn’t he 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chicken. Posted June 3, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 3, 2021 This thread needs a poll Leaning towards mctavish, eklund, or clarke Should be solid 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustABandwagoner Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 3 minutes ago, Patel Bure said: ps - Corson Ceulemans = I’m not sold on. Seems like he’s at risk of being a tire fire in his own end at the NHL level. Pass for me. I rmb someone on this forum who keeps bumping his tires..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patel Bure Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 9 minutes ago, DontMessMe said: I rmb someone on this forum who keeps bumping his tires..... bumping his tires or pumping his tires? Because if it’s the matter, I’m going to assume that Roberto Luongo has a handle on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustABandwagoner Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Just now, Patel Bure said: bumping his tires or pumping his tires? Because if it’s the matter, I’m going to assume that Roberto Luongo has a handle on here. Pumping oops. Someone just kept on saying hes a must pick at 9.... I think 9 is a huge stretch for Celeusman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstar Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Kent Johnson or Brandt Clarke (if either would be available). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeteesee Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 I say we have exactly a 1% chance of passing on grabbing Luke.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patel Bure Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 (edited) 47 minutes ago, Chicken. said: This thread needs a poll Leaning towards mctavish, eklund, or clarke Should be solid I’m going to go against the grain here and admit that I’m not high on Brandte Clarke. Not a fan of his defensive game and I’m not sure if his offensive game, though great, is outstanding enough to justify his defensive inconsistencies. Not sold on McTavish either as I previously stated. Eklund isn’t too bad though! Edited June 3, 2021 by Patel Bure 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patel Bure Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 1 minute ago, seeteesee said: I say we have exactly a 1% chance of passing on grabbing Luke.... Luke to me seems like a poor man’s Quinn. Luke doesn’t seem like he’ll be a bad player, but with Rathbone and Quinn already here, I think the Canucks would be going to the proverbial well one too many times with a Luke Hughes selection. Pass for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patel Bure Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 4 minutes ago, Darkstar said: Kent Johnson or Brandt Clarke (if either would be available). I’m really high on Johnson. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patel Bure Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 5 minutes ago, DontMessMe said: Pumping oops. Someone just kept on saying hes a must pick at 9.... I think 9 is a huge stretch for Celeusman Maybe I’m wrong on Ceuleman but he almost reminds me Bode Wilde a little. I wouldn’t mind Ceuleman as a 2nd round pick if he drops, but he’d be a massive reach at 9 imo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Provost Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 I take Reinhart (with an extension signed) and Ristolainen for our 1st, DiPietro and Eriksson. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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