He shows signs. He's very inconsistent. Which is kinda normal for a power forward.
- Bieksa#3

I'm not writing the guy off by any means. Whereas I always figured McCann was a steal on draft day I thought Virtanen was a safe pick, nothing more.

I'm not writing the guy off by any means. Whereas I always figured McCann was a steal on draft day I thought Virtanen was a safe pick, nothing more.
- golfingsince

cant wait till they are leafs

I think he was clearly the best player available.
- Bieksa#3

Nylander and Ehlers might disagree.

cant wait till they are leafs
- Lee Denault

You'll finally have some talent in the system.

Yup. Married, easy going and slightly stupid. That's the secret recipe for happiness.
- CubanBuffet

I neither of those things, but I'm pretty good at negotiating. A lot of win-wins in my play book.

You'll finally have some talent in the system.
- golfingsince

you just said nylander.. hahahahah

2010 Church and State Coyote Bowl series Merlot.

cant wait till they are leafs
- Lee Denault

Well if history repeats it will be when they hit rock bottom or are close to 35 looking for a final home run contract

Well if history repeats it will be when they hit rock bottom or are close to 35 looking for a final home run contract
- VANTEL

the countdown is on

you just said nylander.. hahahahah
- Lee Denault

I meant a different one.

Nylander and Ehlers might disagree.
- golfingsince

Ehlers has looked pretty good in the Peg for sure.

the countdown is on
- Lee Denault

Just a matter of time...

Ehlers has looked pretty good in the Peg for sure.
- rugdnit

im trying not to get hyped about prospects anymore.. but nylander has the 'look' when he has the puck.

I neither of those things, but I'm pretty good at negotiating. A lot of win-wins in my play book.
- micah555

The key to a happy marriage is bigamy. When one pisses you off you just walk down the hallway.

Just a matter of time...


- micah555

Smithers who is that gastropod?

You don't recall how pi$$ed McCann was when he slid to 24? He was projected to be around what? 12 or so? McCann out of the gate looks to be a more skilled player.
- rugdnit

They play a different type of game, not comparable IMO...both bring needed elements to the table.

McCann is obviously more skilled but Jake brings a heavy game you won't see smaller guys like Nylander and Ehlers bring.

I neither of those things, but I'm pretty good at negotiating. A lot of win-wins in my play book.
- micah555

Yeah, but how many win win wins? If you don't have three wins you're basically losing.

im trying not to get hyped about prospects anymore.. but nylander has the 'look' when he has the puck.
- Lee Denault

I don't disagree. I just think the fishbowl TO is probably is not the best environment for just about any kid.

You don't recall how pi$$ed McCann was when he slid to 24? He was projected to be around what? 12 or so? McCann out of the gate looks to be a more skilled player.
- rugdnit

I bad McCann in the 10-12 range. I was wishing we would have gotten the sens first rather then the ducks so we could get McCann at 10.
I think McCann is a way better prospect t now. But Virtanen hasn't gotten much better where is McCann has exploded.

in depressing news. kessel looks great

I don't disagree. I just think the fishbowl TO is probably is not the best environment for just about any kid.
- rugdnit

i dont think it is the best environment for anyone sadly

im trying not to get hyped about prospects anymore.. but nylander has the 'look' when he has the puck.
- Lee Denault

The prospects look good , but the vets suck big time. I think it is going to be a few years.

They play a different type of game, not comparable IMO...both bring needed elements to the table.
- LeftCoaster

Sure; however, you generally see the more skilled players chosen higher. Virtanen was a very SAFE pick.

I don't disagree. I just think the fishbowl TO is probably is not the best environment for just about any kid.
- rugdnit

At least THAT kid has a father who was a good player in the league. Probably learned a thing or two at home about dealing with media.

Nylander and Ehlers might disagree.
- golfingsince

Nylander is a dreadfully lazy player. One of the worst I've seen. If they can fix that, hrs def got skill.