2018 NHL DRAFT - Who does JB take.
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Re: 2018 NHL DRAFT - Who does JB take.
I think a lot of people didn’t vote for Hughes because they didn’t think he’d be available.
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Re: 2018 NHL DRAFT - Who does JB take.
I didn’t vote for him because of his size and some of the comments about his style of play. Don’t hate the just don’t like it.Hockey Widow wrote: ↑Fri Jun 22, 2018 6:39 pmI think a lot of people didn’t vote for Hughes because they didn’t think he’d be available.
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But you love the Lil trojan.Reefer2 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 22, 2018 6:41 pmI didn’t vote for him because of his size and some of the comments about his style of play. Don’t hate the just don’t like it.Hockey Widow wrote: ↑Fri Jun 22, 2018 6:39 pmI think a lot of people didn’t vote for Hughes because they didn’t think he’d be available.
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I'm amazed that so many people choose to be complete twats.
I'm amazed that so many people choose to be complete twats.
Re: 2018 NHL DRAFT - Who does JB take.
No, didn’t say that.Topper wrote: ↑Fri Jun 22, 2018 6:44 pmBut you love the Lil trojan.Reefer2 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 22, 2018 6:41 pmI didn’t vote for him because of his size and some of the comments about his style of play. Don’t hate the just don’t like it.Hockey Widow wrote: ↑Fri Jun 22, 2018 6:39 pmI think a lot of people didn’t vote for Hughes because they didn’t think he’d be available.
And Trojan was not selected 7th overall.
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Takes a bow, thank you everyone, no autographs please.Strangelove wrote: ↑Fri Jun 22, 2018 6:12 pmYou may very well have been spot on with that list Skyo!![]()
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Re: 2018 NHL DRAFT - Who does JB take.
Canucks at #37 tomorrow could pick one of these guys:
Big power forward 6'5 Serron Noel
Physical 2way center Ryan McLeod.
6'2 200lbs two-way right side dman Bode Wilde.
Hard working rightshot center Akil Thomas.
6'0 200lbs RD two-way Jett Woo.
6'4-218lbs physical LD Mattias Samuelsson.
6'1 LD physical two-way defenseman Jared McIssac

Big power forward 6'5 Serron Noel
Physical 2way center Ryan McLeod.
6'2 200lbs two-way right side dman Bode Wilde.
Hard working rightshot center Akil Thomas.
6'0 200lbs RD two-way Jett Woo.
6'4-218lbs physical LD Mattias Samuelsson.
6'1 LD physical two-way defenseman Jared McIssac

A long time ago, a baseball player remarked: "If I owned a ballclub, I'd hire a $5,000 coach and a $15,000 scout."
Re: 2018 NHL DRAFT - Who does JB take.
Lots of excellent prospects will be available at our 2nd pick. Awesome!
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Re: 2018 NHL DRAFT - Who does JB take.
Half of the D-men selected in the 1st round are sub-6ft. Ranging from 168lbs to 184lbs.
Guys like Boqvist, Smith, Merkely are all about the same size as Hughes (as listed anyways).
Remember, our smallest D-men Biega & Stecher (tries to) play the biggest.
The biggest ones, Guddy & Bhutt are our worst. Nothing at all on offence and not very good defensively. Smiley Ben is also the softest and lowest IQ of the bunch... but hey, those analytics!
Just saying, Canuck fanz. Take a breath before you start crying all summer. The year hasn't begun yet
Guys like Boqvist, Smith, Merkely are all about the same size as Hughes (as listed anyways).
Remember, our smallest D-men Biega & Stecher (tries to) play the biggest.
The biggest ones, Guddy & Bhutt are our worst. Nothing at all on offence and not very good defensively. Smiley Ben is also the softest and lowest IQ of the bunch... but hey, those analytics!
Just saying, Canuck fanz. Take a breath before you start crying all summer. The year hasn't begun yet

Try to focus on 1 year from now...
Re: 2018 NHL DRAFT - Who does JB take.
Yes I think most thought Hughes would be gone and you could see the surprise at the Canucks table when Hayton got picked they got the d man they ranked 2nd overall at the 7th hole - SHOCKING.Hockey Widow wrote: ↑Fri Jun 22, 2018 6:39 pmI think a lot of people didn’t vote for Hughes because they didn’t think he’d be available.
It’s official the Canucks have drafted the highest skilled d in franchise history.
Amazing pick that took a bit of balls, kids skill and hockey mind and skating are over the top. Such a fantastic pick that hit in Canucks eyes BPA and Team need, that’s a home run pick, hats off to JB.
Damn Pettetson Hughes Boeser and Gaudette in front of the net on the PP
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Re: 2018 NHL DRAFT - Who does JB take.
Jett fuckin Woo man. To woo in all the asiansSKYO wrote: ↑Fri Jun 22, 2018 7:59 pmCanucks at #37 tomorrow could pick one of these guys:
Big power forward 6'5 Serron Noel
Physical 2way center Ryan McLeod.
6'2 200lbs two-way right side dman Bode Wilde.
Hard working rightshot center Akil Thomas.
6'0 200lbs RD two-way Jett Woo.
6'4-218lbs physical LD Mattias Samuelsson.
6'1 LD physical two-way defenseman Jared McIssac
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Re: 2018 NHL DRAFT - Who does JB take.
Your right ! It'a already over !Hank wrote: ↑Fri Jun 22, 2018 8:06 pmHalf of the D-men selected in the 1st round are sub-6ft. Ranging from 168lbs to 184lbs.
Guys like Boqvist, Smith, Merkely are all about the same size as Hughes (as listed anyways).
Remember, our smallest D-men Biega & Stecher (tries to) play the biggest.
The biggest ones, Guddy & Bhutt are our worst. Nothing at all on offence and not very good defensively. Smiley Ben is also the softest and lowest IQ of the bunch... but hey, those analytics!
Just saying, Canuck fanz. Take a breath before you start crying all summer. The year hasn't begun yet![]()
I see a lot of folks spraying Lysol on the garbage.
But; Go ahead.
For me, it is a complete waste of a high first round pick an I refuse to sugar coat it.
Yuk.
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You can add slow developing beef after the first round.micky107 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 22, 2018 11:17 pmYour right ! It'a already over !Hank wrote: ↑Fri Jun 22, 2018 8:06 pmHalf of the D-men selected in the 1st round are sub-6ft. Ranging from 168lbs to 184lbs.
Guys like Boqvist, Smith, Merkely are all about the same size as Hughes (as listed anyways).
Remember, our smallest D-men Biega & Stecher (tries to) play the biggest.
The biggest ones, Guddy & Bhutt are our worst. Nothing at all on offence and not very good defensively. Smiley Ben is also the softest and lowest IQ of the bunch... but hey, those analytics!
Just saying, Canuck fanz. Take a breath before you start crying all summer. The year hasn't begun yet![]()
I see a lot of folks spraying Lysol on the garbage.
But; Go ahead.
For me, it is a complete waste of a high first round pick an I refuse to sugar coat it.
Yuk.
High game IQ and natural talent cannot be developed the way physical strength, speed, and method, can be coached over a period of a few years.
You have to chance that high end talent and smarts with smaller physique can be built up.
Besides, who should they have taken at 7 that is more of a lock to be a top pairing NHL defenseman than Hughes? Dobson, Bouchard, or Boqvist?
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Micky i was down on this kids size bad but watch some video man. There are very very few 17 yr olds who can control a game like this kid can. Hes not just a good skater, hes going to be one of the best skaters in the league. He runs a powerplay and distributes pucks like chris letang. There are comparisons to Bobby Orrs wheels as well.
I predict he makes the team in 3 months and makes some noise as a rookie...instead of adding a future top 4 guy they added a future superstar dman.
I predict he makes the team in 3 months and makes some noise as a rookie...instead of adding a future top 4 guy they added a future superstar dman.
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Re: 2018 NHL DRAFT - Who does JB take.
Doc said Gudbranson is a top 4 d manHank wrote: ↑Fri Jun 22, 2018 8:06 pmHalf of the D-men selected in the 1st round are sub-6ft. Ranging from 168lbs to 184lbs.
Guys like Boqvist, Smith, Merkely are all about the same size as Hughes (as listed anyways).
Remember, our smallest D-men Biega & Stecher (tries to) play the biggest.
The biggest ones, Guddy & Bhutt are our worst. Nothing at all on offence and not very good defensively. Smiley Ben is also the softest and lowest IQ of the bunch... but hey, those analytics!
Just saying, Canuck fanz. Take a breath before you start crying all summer. The year hasn't begun yet![]()
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Re: 2018 NHL DRAFT - Who does JB take.
I thought it was gonna be Dobson, mainly cause i figured Detroit would take Hughes. Hughes is a great pick, while Dobson and Bouchard looked good playing against kids, Hughes has dominated NCAA (pretty much a men’s league). He’s got the ability to be a number 1 guy, smart active and long stick, and can pivot and move like few others in the league.Uncle dans leg wrote: ↑Sat Jun 23, 2018 5:52 amMicky i was down on this kids size bad but watch some video man. There are very very few 17 yr olds who can control a game like this kid can. Hes not just a good skater, hes going to be one of the best skaters in the league. He runs a powerplay and distributes pucks like chris letang. There are comparisons to Bobby Orrs wheels as well.
I predict he makes the team in 3 months and makes some noise as a rookie...instead of adding a future top 4 guy they added a future superstar dman.