2025 NHL Draft Class

[Chef Boi RD]

Looking at this list, it seems (almost) impossible that we won't draft a Canadian.

https://www.tankathon.com/nhl/big_board

Don’t hold your breath. Allvin has got his eyes on Gastrin. Trust me. But watch, the one time we do pick a Canadian, he ends up a bust similar to Shinkaruk or Gaunce and Gastrin turns out to be a stud. It’s so Canuck ya know it’s gonna happen

[Cousin Strawberry]

The pick has already been mentioned by management to be in play. The old man trades 1st's. It's in his DNA

[Lancer]

The pick has already been mentioned by management to be in play. The old man trades 1st's. It's in his DNA

Yup. Peruse the mock drafts all we like, that pick is burning a hole in Baldie’s pocket. The question will be whether the acquisition outperforms the pick.

[Blob Mckenzie]

I would like to see them draft Aitcheson or Martin. As much as some of the pacifists on here may object, this team needs some balls.

[Strangelove]

There are no pacifists around here other than perhaps Pinky and the Brain...

[theman]

The pick has already been mentioned by management to be in play. The old man trades 1st's. It's in his DNA

Yup. Peruse the mock drafts all we like, that pick is burning a hole in Baldie’s pocket. The question will be whether the acquisition outperforms the pick.

That pick is as gone as Willander is.

[Chef Boi RD]

The pick has already been mentioned by management to be in play. The old man trades 1st's. It's in his DNA

Over his entire executive career, Rutherford has been trading picks like they are going out of style. He has no use for them. As does the Aqualini’s. They are made for each other

Karl Childers, your thoughts?

[Blob Mckenzie]

I'm in this thread to comment on who they might pick. The milquetoast pacifists would not like Martin or Aitcheson, full stop. Then you have haters of current management who want to gaslight the place; 'hur dur the raisin and baldies and samich makers are going to trade the pick' ....take that shit to SKYO's thread. Same whiners never bitched about picks behind dealt before.

[Meds]

I'm in this thread to comment on who they might pick. The milquetoast pacifists would not like Martin or Aitcheson, full stop. Then you have haters of current management who want to gaslight the place; 'hur dur the raisin and baldies and samich makers are going to trade the pick' ....take that shit to SKYO's thread. Same whiners never bitched about picks behind dealt before.

Are Martin or Aitcheson bringing skill with their alleged mean streaks?

[Blob Mckenzie]

I'm in this thread to comment on who they might pick. The milquetoast pacifists would not like Martin or Aitcheson, full stop. Then you have haters of current management who want to gaslight the place; 'hur dur the raisin and baldies and samich makers are going to trade the pick' ....take that shit to SKYO's thread. Same whiners never bitched about picks behind dealt before.

Are Martin or Aitcheson bringing skill with their alleged mean streaks?

Top 6 forward who can play C in Martin s his his projection.

Aitcheson is projected to be a top 4 D man and is a fucking animal. He hits like a truck and is one of the toughest kids in the OHL. Doc and Danny wouldn't approve. Check out the kids fights on youtube.

[Chef Boi RD]

Karl

Defence isn’t the issue

We need top 6 forwards. It’s an abysmal scene, so much so, I can’t look anymore.

[Madcombinepilot]

We also need grit. Watched some of those tilts.. this team needs a couple guys like that.

Our team would have been obliterated if we had played the first round against Winnipeg or St. Louis

[UWSaint]

Karl

Defence isn’t the issue

We need top 6 forwards. It’s an abysmal scene, so much so, I can’t look anymore.

Canucks need a top 6 forward now; no 15th overall provides that unless that pick is traded. But if its not and the best player available is a defenseman, take him.

[Blob Mckenzie]

Karl

Defence isn’t the issue

We need top 6 forwards. It’s an abysmal scene, so much so, I can’t look anymore.

Canucks need a top 6 forward now; no 15th overall provides that unless that pick is traded. But if its not and the best player available is a defenseman, take him.

Exactly. Who's to say they don't trade a D man or two in the next 2 - 3 years? Hughes, Wilander, etc. BPA.

The Bear kid and Carbonneau also look good.

[Hockey Widow]

If they keep the pick they need to draft BPA regardless of position. Yes it sucks if we end up drafting a Dman when we need a centre but you should always go BPA. As Blob said we can always trade a Dman from a position of strength if need be. We know it is unlikely whoever we draft will be in the line up for 2-4 years so draft BPA. Otherwise, trade the pick.