Hopefully, but they are trained in speaking in front of cameras... That was just brutal.
- Scooby_Doo

What happened to the all important combine - the physical and psychological testing and in-depth comprehensive character analysis that would ensure a team is making the right choice?

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jared_McCann

The comment is probably because he's pissed he fell.

True... Have a look at his twitter page.
- Jim_Robson

He'll fill the Kesler void

He'll fill the Kesler void
- A_SteamingLombardi

I think you mean the Steve Francis void

He'll fill the Kesler void
- A_SteamingLombardi

Banging Markstrom or Lacks future fiancée?

What happened to the all important combine - the physical and psychological testing and in-depth comprehensive character analysis that would ensure a team is making the right choice?
- Zogg

Why does not wanting to play for Canucks suggest a character flaw?

Why does not wanting to play for Canucks suggest a character flaw?
- Canada Cup

Yes - being drafted by any team in the NHL should be a dream

Why does not wanting to play for Canucks suggest a character flaw?
- Canada Cup

At this stage in his development and career he should feel very privileged and happy to have been drafted, instead of being a f*cking arrogant d*ck. So much for it's all about 'team'

Yes - being drafted by any team in the NHL should be a dream
- LeftCoaster

Exactly, how many young men are in a position to make hockey, a kid's game, as their careers? Good @#$@# grief.

Yes - being drafted by any team in the NHL should be a dream
- LeftCoaster

I will start the rumour now. McCann for E.Kane

Why does not wanting to play for Canucks suggest a character flaw?
- Canada Cup

Piss off troll. Your pick sucked. Nylander

wicked pick by SJ

Meh don't hate the picks.. Would have like a bit more of an offensive punch with the 6th but JV could turn into a decent 2nd liner.

I think McCann was just a bit shocked/pissed he dropped almost 10 picks from where he was projected when he answered Duthie. We can't turn on our prospects already can we?

Yes - being drafted by any team in the NHL should be a dream
- LeftCoaster

I blame Dreger

Meh don't hate the picks.. Would have like a bit more of an offensive punch with the 6th but JV could turn into a decent 2nd liner.

I think McCann was just a bit shocked/pissed he dropped almost 10 picks from where he was projected when he answered Duthie. We can't turn on our prospects already can we?
- FearTheeGinger

Bring him to the Roxy

Meh don't hate the picks.. Would have like a bit more of an offensive punch with the 6th but JV could turn into a decent 2nd liner.

I think McCann was just a bit shocked/pissed he dropped almost 10 picks from where he was projected when he answered Duthie. We can't turn on our prospects already can we?
- FearTheeGinger

We've already compared him to Hodgson.

Did anybody understand James Duthie's joke that he said to Steve Yzerman?


He did NOT looked pleased.

We've already compared him to Hodgson.
- A_SteamingLombardi

The other concern I have with respect to Virtanen, is how will he handle being in the fishbowl of this insane hockey market? You know the pressure and expectations will be that much higher as opposed to a player from another city/country.

Does anyone know of any examples of a home-town kid reaching star status?

- Delta-Bravo

Ho Sang

We've already compared him to Hodgson.
- A_SteamingLombardi

True enough

He'll be fine, probably thought he was going to go sooner in the draft, he was ranked 16th NA skater.

Ho Sang
- hillbillydeluxe

What a dink

"I model my game after a guy like Ryan Kesler, weird I was part of the trade. I like his game" - McCann #Canucks http://t.co/VAbl3DM1pW