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Re: 2025 NHL Draft Class
Posted: Tue May 06, 2025 5:49 pm
by Chef Boi RD
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
Re: 2025 NHL Draft Class
Posted: Tue May 06, 2025 6:47 pm
by 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
Re: 2025 NHL Draft Class
Posted: Tue May 06, 2025 7:03 pm
by Lancer
Cousin Strawberry wrote: ↑Tue May 06, 2025 6:47 pm
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.
Re: 2025 NHL Draft Class
Posted: Tue May 06, 2025 8:10 pm
by 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.
Re: 2025 NHL Draft Class
Posted: Tue May 06, 2025 8:15 pm
by Strangelove
There are no pacifists around here other than perhaps Pinky and the Brain...
Re: 2025 NHL Draft Class
Posted: Tue May 06, 2025 8:24 pm
by theman
Lancer wrote: ↑Tue May 06, 2025 7:03 pm
Cousin Strawberry wrote: ↑Tue May 06, 2025 6:47 pm
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.
Re: 2025 NHL Draft Class
Posted: Tue May 06, 2025 8:54 pm
by Chef Boi RD
Cousin Strawberry wrote: ↑Tue May 06, 2025 6:47 pm
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?
Re: 2025 NHL Draft Class
Posted: Tue May 06, 2025 10:45 pm
by 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.
Re: 2025 NHL Draft Class
Posted: Wed May 07, 2025 12:17 am
by Meds
Blob Mckenzie wrote: ↑Tue May 06, 2025 10:45 pm
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?
Re: 2025 NHL Draft Class
Posted: Wed May 07, 2025 12:42 am
by Blob Mckenzie
Mëds wrote: ↑Wed May 07, 2025 12:17 am
Blob Mckenzie wrote: ↑Tue May 06, 2025 10:45 pm
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.
Re: 2025 NHL Draft Class
Posted: Wed May 07, 2025 6:07 am
by 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.
Re: 2025 NHL Draft Class
Posted: Wed May 07, 2025 10:20 am
by 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
Re: 2025 NHL Draft Class
Posted: Wed May 07, 2025 10:30 am
by UWSaint
Chef Boi RD wrote: ↑Wed May 07, 2025 6:07 am
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.
Re: 2025 NHL Draft Class
Posted: Wed May 07, 2025 11:37 am
by Blob Mckenzie
UWSaint wrote: ↑Wed May 07, 2025 10:30 am
Chef Boi RD wrote: ↑Wed May 07, 2025 6:07 am
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.
Re: 2025 NHL Draft Class
Posted: Wed May 07, 2025 11:45 am
by 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.