Canucks Draft

nuckster · Post by **nuckster** » Sun Jun 22, 2014 2:50 pm

All this talk/speculation/opinion about what 's going to happen in the draft when the truth be told, we've only really seen 2 relevant dealings over the last 15 years - the `Sedin Scene' and the Schneider trade for 9th pic- - Horvat. But jeeese, we sure go on and on about it regardless. We all know some changes need to happen and in all fairness, the draft represents an opportunity to have something to hope for - quite a contrast to a rather hopeless past season no doubt.

BladesofSteel · Post by **BladesofSteel** » Sun Jun 22, 2014 4:28 pm

Over the next two weeks, Benning will do precisely what Gillis could never do when the team needed it most:

Improve the club at the draft table, and swing for the fences on the trade market.

This should be a fun ride.

Cornuck · Post by **Cornuck** » Sun Jun 22, 2014 4:43 pm

BladesofSteel wrote:Improve the club at the draft table, and swing for the fences on the trade market.

Reminds me of what most of said when Gillis arrived...

BladesofSteel · Post by **BladesofSteel** » Sun Jun 22, 2014 4:48 pm

Cornuck wrote:
BladesofSteel wrote:Improve the club at the draft table, and swing for the fences on the trade market.

Reminds me of what most of said when Gillis arrived...

There is little comparison between Mike Gillis and Linden/Benning.

Cornuck · Post by **Cornuck** » Sun Jun 22, 2014 4:55 pm

BladesofSteel wrote:
Cornuck wrote:
BladesofSteel wrote:Improve the club at the draft table, and swing for the fences on the trade market.

Reminds me of what most of said when Gillis arrived...
There is little comparison between Mike Gillis and Linden/Benning.

No doubt, but I'm just tempering my expectations this time around. But..... I would expect this new management team to make a splash at the draft this year.

Canuck-One · Post by **Canuck-One** » Sun Jun 22, 2014 7:04 pm

I too "hope" the Canucks make a splash on draft day. Unlike the rest, or at least the most of you, I want Nylander and Vertanin. I would hope the splash is we pick up Anaheims 10th and Bonino. Giving us a chance to do just that. I'll take two quality and potentially dynamic picks in the top 10 over Sam Reinhart.

Hockey Widow · Post by **Hockey Widow** » Sun Jun 22, 2014 7:05 pm

Ya MG talked about a few bold moves but other than Sundin he never managed to pull off a bold moves seeing is believing.

Chef Boi RD · Post by **Chef Boi RD** » Sun Jun 22, 2014 7:29 pm

Reinhart is a stretch. I want Ritchie and Nylander if we get the 10th pick. I'm kind of back in the Ritchie boat now. I just think having him and Kassian around will give the likes of Nylander and Shinkaruk a lot of comfidence to succeed

the Dogsalmon · Post by **the Dogsalmon** » Sun Jun 22, 2014 8:01 pm

Hockey Widow wrote:Ya MG talked about a few bold moves but other than Sundin he never managed to pull off a bold moves seeing is believing.

I am certain he pulled many bold moves....just none of them had anything to do with hockey...

black ace · Post by **black ace** » Mon Jun 23, 2014 3:57 pm

Gillis had no background in building a team. End of story. Benning has been involved with drafting and developing players for 20 years.

black ace · Post by **black ace** » Mon Jun 23, 2014 4:01 pm

Craig Button has Jake Virtanen way down at #43. Surprising since he was rumored to be top 10 not too long ago. Nick Ritchie is down at #16

http://www.tsn.ca/draftcentre/feature/?id=49649

Bob McKenzie reveals his list tonight.

ClamRussel · Post by **ClamRussel** » Mon Jun 23, 2014 8:25 pm

Bob had him at #7

Bob > Button

(literally & figuratively)

dbr · Post by **dbr** » Tue Jun 24, 2014 7:02 am

I don't guess anyone other than Button will have Virtanen outside of the top 15.

Lancer · Post by **Lancer** » Tue Jun 24, 2014 7:35 am

dbr wrote:I don't guess anyone other than Button will have Virtanen outside of the top 15.

He's lucky to still collect a paycheque from the hockey/media business, though he's probably too retarded to realize it. Just looking at the foundations he built of today's tire fire in Calgary makes me shake my head and laugh.

I wouldn't be surprised if Virtanen goes before #6 depending on whether the likes of Calgary or the Isles feel they need a speedy banger with a wicked shot, over some of the higher-rated players who have more puck skills and more creativity. If he's still there at #6 though and Vancouver's picking there, I hope they take a chance on the kid.

Cousin Strawberry · Post by **Cousin Strawberry** » Tue Jun 24, 2014 8:00 am

Every draft year has at least 1 major dud come out of the top 10...NOT picking this player would be huge for this team. Huge.

Who do you think has the highest potential for failing? My bust candidate is probably Sam Bennett... Who can't do a pull up at 17/18? especially after being groomed as a top prospect heading into an NHL draft AND knowing you will have to do one....

Not looking like a future pro imho...but who the hell am I anyway!

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