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Re: 2026 NHL Draft

Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2026 3:57 pm
by donlever
McKenna vs Celebrini draft eligible year NCAA stats...

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Re: 2026 NHL Draft

Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2026 4:11 pm
by Cousin Strawberry
Donny I'm so used to being a draft day bridesmaid that I wouldn't even know how to be the bride (that wins the lotto)

That stat above certainly does remind the reader that this is only the prologue of the story, the first chapter hasn't even begun

Re: 2026 NHL Draft

Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2026 4:24 pm
by Carl Yagro
Cousin Strawberry wrote: Sat Feb 21, 2026 3:21 pm Stenberg draws a lot of comparison to Nik Kucherov which would be unicorny AF
Yeah, like a hairless alien being Datsyukian, right? Stenberg probably ends up more Nikolaj Ehlers than Kucherov.

Given that we've never been in this position, I'd personally like to try something different for once... like getting a high-end CANADIAN talent instead.

Re: 2026 NHL Draft

Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2026 4:25 pm
by donlever
Carl Yagro wrote: Sat Feb 21, 2026 4:24 pm Yeah, like a hairless alien being Datsyukian, right?
Meatloaf.....
Carl Yagro wrote: Sat Feb 21, 2026 4:24 pm CANADIAN
Agreed.

Re: 2026 NHL Draft

Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2026 4:26 pm
by Cornuck
Carl Yagro wrote: Sat Feb 21, 2026 4:24 pm Given that we've never been in this position, I'd personally like to try something different for once... like getting a high-end CANADIAN talent instead.
All things being 'equal' - choose the Canadian!

Re: 2026 NHL Draft

Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2026 4:38 pm
by Megaterio Llamas
Cornuck wrote: Sat Feb 21, 2026 4:26 pm
Carl Yagro wrote: Sat Feb 21, 2026 4:24 pm Given that we've never been in this position, I'd personally like to try something different for once... like getting a high-end CANADIAN talent instead.
All things being 'equal' - choose the Canadian!
That's another reason why the braintrust has got to go.

Because, all things being equal, you know that isn't the direction they will go.

They must be gone before the lists are finalized.

Re: 2026 NHL Draft

Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2026 4:49 pm
by Carl Yagro
I like looking up at the rafters and reminiscing about our Scandinavian roots as much as anyone, but I'd like a shot at those 12 ft ceiling, local guys who can shotgun a six-pack of Molson's and then handle business in the bar or outside in the parking lot.

Sadly, I agree with edgy Megs. This milquetoast crew will serve us the same old tea and crumpets if given a chance. They'll forego selecting the golden goose(s) for some more magic euro beans.

They must be eliminated.

Re: 2026 NHL Draft

Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2026 8:45 pm
by Lancer
Doing the Conor McGregor celly... the kid has swag. You know what? I dig it.

I'm ready for us to have a star with some swagger. Would be a nice tonic to Petey's poutiness.

Re: 2026 NHL Draft

Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2026 8:55 pm
by Cornuck
Just a guy with some character would be a great start.

Re: 2026 NHL Draft

Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2026 8:57 pm
by rats19
Cornuck wrote: Sat Feb 21, 2026 8:55 pm Just a guy with some character would be a great start.
Canadian guy… :wink:

Re: 2026 NHL Draft

Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2026 9:01 pm
by Cousin Strawberry
Lancer wrote: Sat Feb 21, 2026 8:45 pm Doing the Conor McGregor celly...
I am ready to join y'all after seeing that.

So what's it gonna be... Give 'er fer Gavin?

Re: 2026 NHL Draft

Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2026 9:11 pm
by Carl Yagro
I heard he did the McGregor strut after knocking that kid out at the bar... and then followed it up with the strap around the waist celly.

:look:
Cousin Strawberry wrote: Sat Feb 21, 2026 9:01 pm So what's it gonna be... Give 'er fer Gavin?
Gave in for Gavin.

Re: 2026 NHL Draft

Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2026 10:07 pm
by Hockey Widow
To have someone who may star for team Canada one day!!! That would be nice.

Re: 2026 NHL Draft

Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2026 10:53 pm
by Meds
As opposed to get benched for Team Sweden…..

Re: 2026 NHL Draft

Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2026 8:27 am
by theman
Count me in with the taking McKenna if the Canucks are able. Debate really is, if 2 OA, who should the Canucks take?