Canucks Draft
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I have came to the conclusion that I am way too excited for draft day. So this is what it feels like to be an Oilers fan?
I'll be happy with Draisaitl or Virtanen. Don't think Draisaitl will make it to 6th though...
I'll be happy with Draisaitl or Virtanen. Don't think Draisaitl will make it to 6th though...
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Mr.Miyagi wrote:I have came to the conclusion that I am way too excited for draft day. So this is what it feels like to be an Oilers fan?
I'll be happy with Draisaitl or Virtanen. Don't think Draisaitl will make it to 6th though...
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If you think you're excited for this year's draft....Mr.Miyagi wrote:I have came to the conclusion that I am way too excited for draft day. So this is what it feels like to be an Oilers fan?
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Thoughtful of you.Hockey Widow wrote:nuckster wrote:Does anyone know what time the drafting actually starts tomorrow? TSN starts with their coverage at 4:30. I'm just wondering cause i may need to find a way to 'slide' out of work early in order to watch it all.
Draft countdown starts at 2:30 our time with draft coverage of round one at 4:00 pm our time. The rest of the draft goes Saturday. Sportsnet is sandwiched between the countdown and the draft.
Thanks.
Gonna have to find a way to sneak away from 'the man' for an hour or so.
Could be fireworks, or could be blaise. One way or another, I don't want to miss it. Seems like there's lots of 'stuff' stirring.
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Does your husband not like you watching the draft?nuckster wrote:Hockey Widow wrote:Gonna have to find a way to sneak away from 'the man' for an hour or so.nuckster wrote:Does anyone know what time the drafting actually starts tomorrow? TSN starts with their coverage at 4:30. I'm just wondering cause i may need to find a way to 'slide' out of work early in order to watch it all.
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The Canucks currently have four picks in the top 50 of this year's draft.
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'The man' = traditional slang term for the the employer or the boss....jeeese
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So you work for your husband too? Must make things a little tense when it comes time to negotiate a raise!nuckster wrote:'The man' = traditional slang term for the the employer or the boss....jeeese
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dbr wrote:So you work for your husband too? Must make things a little tense when it comes time to negotiate a raise!nuckster wrote:'The man' = traditional slang term for the the employer or the boss....jeeese
awesome...
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After finishing in the top of the league standings over many of the last 5+ years, we weren't really set up for many quality draft picks other than the trade for Horvat via Schneider, and ofcourse Hodgson x amount of years ago. This will be entertaining for sure. Thing is, we have to remember that most of the picks we see acquired today won't be cracking the Canucks roster for anumber of years yet. Still, it's nice to see the cupboards get stocked up.herb wrote:The Canucks currently have four picks in the top 50 of this year's draft.
With all the dealings that are taking place, it's really hard to fathom what the roster is going to look like even this year.
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OK guys, I'm off to the pub to watch the draft, enjoy, looking forward to it more than I have for a long time with PTL (TiT) GMJB in charge...
Cheers!
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2nd round starting this morning, here are some potential picks for Canucks #36 and #50,
I just quick summarized some bmac and other website reports.
Forwards:
Barbashev (Russian skilled center)
Brandon Lemieux (LW - Benning type - meat and potatoes North-South wing who can get going a bowl over the defenders on the way)
Hunter Smith (RW - 6'7 gritty power forward type/scrappy, raw skills)
Justin Kirkland (LW - big power forward type)
Brett Pollock (LW - 6'2 - good scorer)
Ryan MacInnis (C - 6'3 - diamond in the rough, potential to be a good center, good skater/decent skills)
Ryan Donato (C/LW - all heart and hustle, mediocre skill)
Dmen:
Roland McKeown (offensive dman, great skater, good transitional game)
Jonathan MacLeod (Johnny Boychuk type)
Brycen Martin (good IQ, skating, fast paced)
Jack Dougherty (doesn't specialize in one skillset, just good all round ability)
Alex Peters (6'3 - mobile dman, poised, good under pressure, effective passer)
Ben Thomas (6'2 - good skater, likes to jump into the attack, make big hit)
Jack Glover (6'3 - defensive dman, physical but not overbearing)
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If McKeown is there at #36 you take him, otherwise take Lemieux.
I just quick summarized some bmac and other website reports.
Forwards:
Barbashev (Russian skilled center)
Brandon Lemieux (LW - Benning type - meat and potatoes North-South wing who can get going a bowl over the defenders on the way)
Hunter Smith (RW - 6'7 gritty power forward type/scrappy, raw skills)
Justin Kirkland (LW - big power forward type)
Brett Pollock (LW - 6'2 - good scorer)
Ryan MacInnis (C - 6'3 - diamond in the rough, potential to be a good center, good skater/decent skills)
Ryan Donato (C/LW - all heart and hustle, mediocre skill)
Dmen:
Roland McKeown (offensive dman, great skater, good transitional game)
Jonathan MacLeod (Johnny Boychuk type)
Brycen Martin (good IQ, skating, fast paced)
Jack Dougherty (doesn't specialize in one skillset, just good all round ability)
Alex Peters (6'3 - mobile dman, poised, good under pressure, effective passer)
Ben Thomas (6'2 - good skater, likes to jump into the attack, make big hit)
Jack Glover (6'3 - defensive dman, physical but not overbearing)
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If McKeown is there at #36 you take him, otherwise take Lemieux.
Can the Canucks just win a Cup within the next 5 years.