Problem is we need to Draft D-Men now and Centre later. With 3 years of sedins we have time to train a future #1 Centre, we have no#1 dman now, so unless we get more draft picks, we better be drafting d
- Retinalz

You have seven picks, in theory, every draft. They need to draft both centers and dmen in the next three years with their top three picks.

Problem is we need to Draft D-Men now and Centre later. With 3 years of sedins we have time to train a future #1 Centre, we have no#1 dman now, so unless we get more draft picks, we better be drafting d
- Retinalz

Unless we get to draft haffinen, provorov or werenzski I'd rather take a forward.

You have seven picks, in theory, every draft. They need to draft both centers and dmen in the next three years with their top three picks.
- LeftCoaster

But in Theory rounds 4-7 will likely never see NHL play, and if they do it is as depth players not stars. Jamie Benn is not available in every draft for one lucky team.

You have seven picks, in theory, every draft. They need to draft both centers and dmen in the next three years with their top three picks.
- LeftCoaster

Either way you cut it JB needs to recoup picks in this years draft, he would be a hero if he could snag a late first rounder.

But in Theory rounds 4-7 will likely never see NHL play, and if they do it is as depth players not stars. Jamie Benn is not available in every draft for one lucky team.
- Retinalz

That's why I said the first three picks (rnds 1-2-3) are essential to "hit" on. The organization needs both a high-end center and a high-end defenseman.

Unless we get to draft haffinen, provorov or werenzski I'd rather take a forward.
- manvanfan

BPA Center or Defence.

Either way you cut it JB needs to recoup picks in this years draft, he would be a hero if he could snag a late first rounder.
- VanHockeyGuy

He's said that's his goal, to recover a pick, hopefully he's successful.

That's why I said the first three picks (rnds 1-2-3) are essential to "hit" on. The organization needs both a high-end center and a high-end defenseman.
- LeftCoaster

true, but we need the Defenseman more than the Center coming into this draft

That's why I said the first three picks (rnds 1-2-3) are essential to "hit" on. The organization needs both a high-end center and a high-end defenseman.
- LeftCoaster

As things stand right now JB has one "hit".

He's said that's his goal, to recover a pick, hopefully he's successful.
- LeftCoaster

Pick seeding is huge here as well.

Something's up with Vrbata, no ones talking, probably not happy. Move him Now!
- VanHockeyGuy

What are they saying in the lower mainland about Vrbata? Why is he not happy?

As things stand right now JB has one "hit".
- VanHockeyGuy

??? he's had one draft and was hired a month before it took place.

What are they saying in the lower mainland about Vrbata? Why is he not happy?
- LordHumungous

WD wouldn't elaborate at the post mortem, second line duty perhaps. He could net a good pick.

??? he's had one draft and was hired a month before it took place.
- LeftCoaster

Talking this years draft (no 2nd or 3rd) so far.

true, but we need the Defenseman more than the Center coming into this draft
- Retinalz

Given the time it takes to properly develop and young player, especially a defenseman, I'd agree.

Talking this years draft (no 2nd or 3rd) so far.
- VanHockeyGuy

As mentioned, I'm not worried until draft day.

WD wouldn't elaborate at the post mortem, second line duty perhaps. He could net a good pick.
- VanHockeyGuy

It would suck to lose Vrbata's reg. season production, but after watching him flounder around in the playoffs I would be totally ok moving him for the pick.

2017/18 the Canucks only have seven players signed, that's three seasons away....change is coming

As mentioned, I'm not worried until draft day.
- LeftCoaster

Benning has an opportunity to make a splash at the draft, make some timely deals, maybe trade up or ???. His activity in the next few weeks will dictate season ticket sales throughout the summer. He has to be aware of that.

It would suck to lose Vrbata's reg. season production, but after watching him flounder around in the playoffs I would be totally ok moving him for the pick.


- LordHumungous

Benning suggests Sven can possibly fill a top 6 role next season. He has value, we need picks/prospects.

Anyone here watch the game tonight? Missed it. Daddy-o's 59th B-day.
- vancity787

Vantel is your Dad as well?

WD wouldn't elaborate at the post mortem, second line duty perhaps. He could net a good pick.
- VanHockeyGuy

Probably best we are not hearing ANYTHING.

Once stuff gets out... You are dealing from a position of weakness.

Can't wait for the draft to see what they have in store.... If much at at.

What are they saying in the lower mainland about Vrbata? Why is he not happy?
- LordHumungous

I just went back and watched some of the post season media availability, the Vrbata segment, and he seemed okay. Didn't throw anyone under the bus. Just sort of said the team on the whole has to get better and every other team is looking to improve too.

Vrbata didn't have a great playoffs but who really did? I am not against trading him to get a good pick or prospect, but can't really understand why anyone would think he is sh!tty team mate or whatever.

I just went back and watched some of the post season media availability, the Vrbata segment, and he seemed okay. Didn't throw anyone under the bus. Just sort of said the team on the whole has to get better and every other team is looking to improve too.

Vrbata didn't have a great playoffs but who really did? I am not against trading him to get a good pick or prospect, but can't really understand why anyone would think he is sh!tty team mate or whatever.
- hillbillydeluxe

Could all be behind the doors stuff, I heard there was an issue between him and the twins saying something along the lines of "you could try passing to other people, not just between yourselves."

Could all be behind the doors stuff, I heard there was an issue between him and the twins saying something along the lines of "you could try passing to other people, not just between yourselves."
- Retinalz

Thought there was some talk about going for an empty netter at some point in the season too. Whether Vrbata was being selfish or something.

Vrbata isn't wrong about the passing... they often look to pass to each other and hesitate to pass it to others that are open and hold on to wait for the other Sedin to get open.

I am a fan, they play so well together but the more they use their line mates, the better the line can be, they will have more space to make plays. Vrbata wants to score, might be a bit selfish, but you don't see him passing the puck away when he has a wide open net either.

edit: it was a good bounce back season for the Sedins, and having Vrbata on the 2nd line may have made teams recognize the 2nd line as a possible threat, and helped the first line.