Off_The_Schneid! Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 29 minutes ago, Bure_Pavel said: Why would a team acquire him just to trade at the deadline though? That being said I dont think Miller would be against resigning with a contender long term. If he provides a list of teams he would be interested in resigning with at a certain dollar range I think they could pull the trigger at the draft. I was just saying in a worst case scenario where a team trades for him and he doesn’t want to resign. The risk can be mitigated because there is the option to trade him at the deadline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bure_Pavel Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Excited for the fitness testing at the Combine, havent seen a list of who is attending but hope to see Chesley and Bichsel there. I think think Bichsel could be a good wildcard pick for the Canucks his season ended in a concussion though which might scare us off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 https://canucksarmy.com/2022/06/03/projected-2nd-overall-pick-slafkovsky-canucks-interviewed-centre/ Quote If you’re a Canucks fan, you likely haven’t done much reading about Juraj Slafkovsky. But on Friday morning’s 32 Thoughts Podcast, Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman spoke about a conversation they had with Slafkovsky, who is projected to be selected second overall at this year’s NHL Entry Draft in Montreal. The 18-year-old winger, ranked 1st overall among European skaters by NHL Central Scouting, told Friedman and Marek in a past conversation that a few teams he spoke with asked if the left winger had the ability to play centre. The two teams he remembered? The New Jersey Devils – who currently hold the second overall pick – and the Vancouver Canucks, who are slated to pick first at 15th. One of these things is not like the other. Here’s the full transcript of the conversation between Marek and Friedman. Marek: An interesting note: We asked Slafkovsky about it because he’s a winger, but we asked about playing centre as well and he has played centre before in his life. He said that a few teams asked him if he would be able to play centre at this point or play centre in the NHL. He was trying to remember and the two teams he gave us were New Jersey and Vancouver as he was trying to remember which teams asked him if he would play centre as well. Friedman: Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. I could be making something out of absolutely nothing here — something out of absolutely nothing. But that’s what podcasting and sports discussion is all about. You just said two teams asked Salfkovsky about playing centre. Marek: Minimum two teams — he said there were a few teams, the ones that he could remember, he believed it was New Jersey and Vancouver. Friedman: Okay, here’s my thing. Where’s New Jersey pick? Marek: Second. Friedman: Where’s Vancouver? Marek: 15, right after the Winnipeg Jets and before the Buffalo Sabres. Friedman: Why would the Vancouver Canucks be asking Salfkovsky if he can play centre? They’re not getting him at 15. Marek: Unless they move up. I think you have to always do your due dilligence. Like, ‘what would it cost to get into the top three?’ I think everybody has those conversations. Just like you talked about the other day, you know, Tom Fitzgerald of the New Jersey Devils making a list of ‘okay, who from which teams would we be willing to trade the second overall pick for?’ I think if you’re any team, you know, you’re the Los Angeles Kings or the Dallas Stars or the Washington Capitals or in this case, the Vancouver Canucks — I think you see what it costs, don’t you? And if you’re gonna see what it costs and if you’re fine with it, then I think you have the obligation to be as thorough with your interviews as possible. Now, whether this means the Canucks are trading up to second overall or not remains to be seen, and after using a phone-a-friend, we’d advise not holding your breath on that. “Yes, just in case you trade up,” an anonymous league executive told CanucksArmy when asked if it’s normal for a team drafting in the middle of the first round to interview a second overall pick. “You usually do quick meetings with the top 20 or so and then some guys you think will be in the mix around the time of your second or third selection. “Meeting with a number two projection doesn’t necessarily mean they’re trading for that pick. It certainly could be that! But it could also be just normal due diligence.” Now, the Devils have been linked to Canucks forward J.T. Miller in the past, and as Marek mentioned, Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald has reportedly made a list of players and assets around the league that his club would be willing to move the second overall pick for. If the Canucks are on that list at all, you have to assume Miller’s name is there. That being said, it’s likely wise if you don’t get your hopes up that the 6’4 Slafkovsky will be donning a Canucks uniform anytime soon. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny in Vancouver Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 4 hours ago, CRAZY_4_NAZZY said: https://canucksarmy.com/2022/06/03/projected-2nd-overall-pick-slafkovsky-canucks-interviewed-centre/ Too late! My hopes are now up. Time to start some false rumours about Slafkovsky to get him to the number 15 spot. Here's one: apparently, his favourite hockey player is Vladimir Putin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 (edited) NJ asking Slafkovsky if he can play C? Why? They've already got Hughes, Hischier, Mercer and McLeod. Good that VAN asked about it as well, and my guess is he's not a C and therefore will not be a Canuck. I can't see them trading the world for a winger. Edited June 4, 2022 by NUCKER67 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammertime Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 32 minutes ago, NUCKER67 said: NJ asking Slafkovsky if he can play C? Why? They've already got Hughes, Hischier, Mercer and McLeod. Good that VAN asked about it as well, and my guess is he's not a C and therefore will not be a Canuck. I can't see them trading the world for a winger. He can however play C he's also been slotted in as a D on the PP. Slafkovski is a very good puck distributor and has a lot of the qualities you would look for in a C. His IQ is very good. He's far more suited to the position than say Elias Pettersson that being said he likely makes the jump to the NHL much more quickly on the wing. I don't think the Canucks have a snowballs chance of getting him however so meh hope he busts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Googlie Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Vinny in Vancouver said: Too late! My hopes are now up. Time to start some false rumours about Slafkovsky to get him to the number 15 spot. Here's one: apparently, his favourite hockey player is Vladimir Putin. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 5 hours ago, NUCKER67 said: NJ asking Slafkovsky if he can play C? Why? They've already got Hughes, Hischier, Mercer and McLeod. Good that VAN asked about it as well, and my guess is he's not a C and therefore will not be a Canuck. I can't see them trading the world for a winger. OK. My take on this. If the Devils are asking if he can play C while having Hischier and Hughes, it means Zacha is gone. Period. It does not mean for a second though that it supplants Hischier or Hughes. With the notion Zacha may be gone; it also brings to mind the question. If Vancouver is asking and Jersey is asking. is jersey knowing Vancouver is wondering, and also looking for confirmation to see if Vancouver WILL in fact dangle a carrot juicy enough to get the devils to trade yet another bit of found money asset in their 3rd lotto win in 6 years. Personally. If I am seeing that the team holding the 3rd piece of the most dynamic family in hockey today is seeking if he's a centre, I am also gonna ask because I want knowledge about that because knowledge in that instance is power. Van has MIller/Boeser/Hughes and pick 15 and any of those or a combo of any 2 of those helps Jersey immensely. I'd also wanna know so I could nudge van and tell them "he's the possible future centre you need; we know and you know so let's get down to brass tacks boys and make a deal". Again, if Fitzgerald knows and Van knows; it takes that power away from Van in a deal making situation and levels the playing field a bit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Herberts Vasiljevs Posted June 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 4, 2022 On 6/1/2022 at 7:08 PM, NucknAsia said: I wish others understood what BPA means as you do! I found this mock that also has Kasper going at 8. The whole article is a solid read (with terrific ratiolanes for every pick) for anyone interested! https://thehockeywriters.com/2022-nhl-draft-the-hockey-writers-mock-draft/ 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammertime Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 Why isn't MTL asking Slafkovsi if he can play C? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurn Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 49 minutes ago, hammertime said: Why isn't MTL asking Slafkovsi if he can play C? Maybe they don't perceive themselves as needing a center, or maybe they've read the reports of him being able to play center; and decided they no longer needed to ask that question.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 10 hours ago, Warhippy said: OK. My take on this. If the Devils are asking if he can play C while having Hischier and Hughes, it means Zacha is gone. Period. It does not mean for a second though that it supplants Hischier or Hughes. With the notion Zacha may be gone; it also brings to mind the question. If Vancouver is asking and Jersey is asking. is jersey knowing Vancouver is wondering, and also looking for confirmation to see if Vancouver WILL in fact dangle a carrot juicy enough to get the devils to trade yet another bit of found money asset in their 3rd lotto win in 6 years. Personally. If I am seeing that the team holding the 3rd piece of the most dynamic family in hockey today is seeking if he's a centre, I am also gonna ask because I want knowledge about that because knowledge in that instance is power. Van has MIller/Boeser/Hughes and pick 15 and any of those or a combo of any 2 of those helps Jersey immensely. I'd also wanna know so I could nudge van and tell them "he's the possible future centre you need; we know and you know so let's get down to brass tacks boys and make a deal". Again, if Fitzgerald knows and Van knows; it takes that power away from Van in a deal making situation and levels the playing field a bit. it's an interesting turn of events, for sure and I don't see any other reason for NJ to deal with Van other than Hughes. It would also take a lot more than the 2nd OA to get Hughes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NucknAsia Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 11 hours ago, Warhippy said: OK. My take on this. If the Devils are asking if he can play C while having Hischier and Hughes, it means Zacha is gone. Period. It does not mean for a second though that it supplants Hischier or Hughes. With the notion Zacha may be gone; it also brings to mind the question. If Vancouver is asking and Jersey is asking. is jersey knowing Vancouver is wondering, and also looking for confirmation to see if Vancouver WILL in fact dangle a carrot juicy enough to get the devils to trade yet another bit of found money asset in their 3rd lotto win in 6 years. Personally. If I am seeing that the team holding the 3rd piece of the most dynamic family in hockey today is seeking if he's a centre, I am also gonna ask because I want knowledge about that because knowledge in that instance is power. Van has MIller/Boeser/Hughes and pick 15 and any of those or a combo of any 2 of those helps Jersey immensely. I'd also wanna know so I could nudge van and tell them "he's the possible future centre you need; we know and you know so let's get down to brass tacks boys and make a deal". Again, if Fitzgerald knows and Van knows; it takes that power away from Van in a deal making situation and levels the playing field a bit. Dude, Hughes is not going anywhere. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 6 hours ago, Herberts Vasiljevs said: I found this mock that also has Kasper going at 8. The whole article is a solid read (with terrific ratiolanes for every pick) for anyone interested! https://thehockeywriters.com/2022-nhl-draft-the-hockey-writers-mock-draft/ Canucks taking (LD) Mateychuk at #15, and passing on Nazar, McGroarty, Kulich and Yurov? I guess we'll see what JR/PA do here, Canucks do need everything (all positions) in their prospect pool, but is Mateychuk the BPA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NucknAsia Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 4 minutes ago, NUCKER67 said: Canucks taking (LD) Mateychuk at #15, and passing on Nazar, McGroarty, Kulich and Yurov? I guess we'll see what JR/PA do here, Canucks do need everything (all positions) in their prospect pool, but is Mateychuk the BPA? Just can't see us taking a LD at 15. We are either drafting a Center or RD imho....ya BPA and all but there are enough players in that tier who could be the best of the group who are centers/RD LD is the least of the team's concerns and the alternatives are not a 'reach'/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 2 minutes ago, NucknAsia said: Just can't see us taking a LD at 15. We are either drafting a Center or RD imho....ya BPA and all but there are enough players in that tier who could be the best of the group who are centers/RD LD is the least of the team's concerns and the alternatives are not a 'reach'/ Tough to say, but I'm a little surprised Nazar fell so far. He's a right-shot C, just what the Canucks need. Other than Karlsson, the Canucks don't have any right-shot Cs in the system. (not going to count Costmar) They would need to trade down to pick up a RD, I think. Not a bad idea either as it would give VAN an extra pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sp3nny Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 Man I'd love to get Slafkovsky. I just love his overall package. Not only does he have size, but he is already starting to exploit that advantage against his opponents. His board work is quite impressive, and with his skating showing improvements throughout the season, he is driving wide or to the middle more and more often it seems. Along the boards he looks a lot like Jagr did, just turns his back to his opponents and holds the puck off. And his hands are good enough to play a more in tight game along the boards, allowing him to relieve pressure on himself as he knows he can keep control of the puck. And his IQ is good enough to make quick plays when needed, making smaller one-touch style passes in traffic which is great to see. I think he could be a monster in his prime. I don't think he has true superstar potential, but I definitely think he has 30-30 upside while being a real SOB to play against because of his size/boardwork/puck control. And he isn't afraid to throw the body either which is always great to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbriggs Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 4 hours ago, stawns said: it's an interesting turn of events, for sure and I don't see any other reason for NJ to deal with Van other than Hughes. It would also take a lot more than the 2nd OA to get Hughes. It would take 3 first rounders + their best young D man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nurnge Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 2 minutes ago, Sbriggs said: It would take 3 first rounders + their best young D man 3 minutes ago, Sbriggs said: It would take 3 first rounders + their best young D man Still not enough . Just can't see Canucks trading away the best ever D man in Franchise history who keeps improving 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbriggs Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 Just now, Nurnge said: Still not enough . Just can't see Canucks trading away the best ever D man in Franchise history who keeps improving I agree, just saying 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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