All this talk of picking 5th or 6th, (frank) you guys, we're picking 1st.

Is no one optimistic?


Edit: just ran the simulator

1st Van
2nd Jets
3rd Blue Jackets

That's where most people seem to have gone, I'm not big on Dubois and would much rather see a rising D in the tube than another winger. I get where people are coming from, but I'm of the opinion that people like Bob Mackenzie know a lot better than me and so I will be going with him on this one.
- neem55

How dare you go with Bob instead of me on this

What do you guys think of Filip Berglund? He's hard to get reports on. He seems like a 2nd or 3rd round sleeper pick possibly.

What do you guys think of Filip Berglund? He's hard to get reports on. He seems like a 2nd or 3rd round sleeper pick possibly.
- boonerbuck

Not sure, very little information on him. Big, shoots right and ranked 33 by central scouting. It's hard to tell with the kids that play in junior Euro leagues.

I don't think Benning takes Chychrun at 6. He's a guy that does his homework
- VANTEL

Agreed... The games I've seen him I wasnt impressed.. I think it's Juolevi at 6

Last Minute Luongo comes through again

I like Erikson as well.
But i'd take Lucic for what he brings too (size, scoring, bit younger, etc). If the price is right.
- dbot

Lucic doesn't score as much as Eiksson & is slower & will cost too much.
Also i don't see him playing as long as most overall.
I'll pass on Lucic.
Martin is a much cheaper option or sign Backes for 3yrs is better IMO
If we get Mathews by luck then Backes is not a target but if we get 2-3OA then maybe it makes sense.
Also no probs if we don't sign a UFA at a price we r ok with & keep cap flexibility.

Last Minute Luongo comes through again
- VANTEL

I'd prefer Brouwer before Lucic at a sane contract.

All this talk of picking 5th or 6th, (frank) you guys, we're picking 1st.

Is no one optimistic?


Edit: just ran the simulator

1st Van
2nd Jets
3rd Blue Jackets
- A_SteamingLombardi

Relax lol
Everyone knows the top 3 r a no brainer.
More fun discussing options if we fall to 4-6 or trade down if not a top 3.
Personally IMO no nut D r in this draft hence no rush as a top 6 pick.

Daniel Sedin has 25 playoff goals Jagr has 15 playoff winners. What a career

Daniel Sedin has 25 playoff goals Jagr has 15 playoff winners. What a career
- VANTEL

Dank never had Lemieux Francis Coffey Murphy to play with 😜😂
The HOF PP

Relax lol
Everyone knows the top 3 r a no brainer.
More fun discussing options if we fall to 4-6 or trade down if not a top 3.
Personally IMO no nut D r in this draft hence no rush as a top 6 pick.
- Nighthawk

6 more days and it will be all over or starting all over again.

6 more days and it will be all over or starting all over again.
- A_SteamingLombardi

It's never over.

CBJ has til June 1st to decide which year we get their 2nd...2016..17 or 18.

Islanders are all over them, John Tavares is a man on a mission. Let's get this done JT

Hard to believe they haven't won a playoff series since 93

Jack Capuano looks like someone gave a suit to a homeless person.

Funny...just as a general statement, not directed at anyone, but, some portray things as they never work out, or, they always work out. It's just never like that, you win some you lose some.

Nothing is 100% fool-proof, you've just gotta limit your "swing and miss" moments in professional sports as a GM.
- LeftCoaster

Yes, but the canucks seem to swing and miss more than usual.

Just reading JJ's blog and he sure gives Weise some love. The one thing that stands out for me is how Montreal made out on Weise trades. They traded Raphael Diaz for Weise. Got a hell of a lot out of Weise and then traded for Phillip Danault who is a good prospect.

That's more than limiting your misses. It's not earth shattering in significance or a huge "win" but it does show smart asset management.

I hope JB can demonstrate those types of smart (albeit minor) moves on a more regular basis.

Puljujarvi with a hat trick and more gold.

Yes, but the canucks seem to swing and miss more than usual.

Just reading JJ's blog and he sure gives Weise some love. The one thing that stands out for me is how Montreal made out on Weise trades. They traded Raphael Diaz for Weise. Got a hell of a lot out of Weise and then traded for Phillip Danault who is a good prospect.

That's more than limiting your misses. It's not earth shattering in significance or a huge "win" but it does show smart asset management.

I hope JB can demonstrate those types of smart (albeit minor) moves on a more regular basis.
- bloatedmosquito

Gillis traded Weise?

Gillis traded Weise?
- VANTEL

And didn't everyone on here make fun of Weise, Dutch Gretzky and all?

Gillis traded Weise?
- VANTEL

Not sure who traded Weise. Diaz didn't really make an impact. Traded for a 5th round pick.

I'm complimenting Habs management. Not dumping on JB. I just want JB and crew to manage their minor talents, expiring contracts, and aging players into future assets.

Too much to ask?

Yes, but the canucks seem to swing and miss more than usual.

Just reading JJ's blog and he sure gives Weise some love. The one thing that stands out for me is how Montreal made out on Weise trades. They traded Raphael Diaz for Weise. Got a hell of a lot out of Weise and then traded for Phillip Danault who is a good prospect.

That's more than limiting your misses. It's not earth shattering in significance or a huge "win" but it does show smart asset management.

I hope JB can demonstrate those types of smart (albeit minor) moves on a more regular basis.
- bloatedmosquito

I don't think it's as bad as it's made out to be, like you're doing now. A lot of things have worked out in their favor. It's only because they haven't won a Cup it seems worse than it is.

Richard Brodeur for a 5th from the Islanders
The Cinderella run in 82.
The Patrick Sundstrom trade for Kirk McLean & Greg Adams.
Sneaking Bure out of the draft.
Trading Stojanov for Naslund.
Linden for Bertuzzi, McCabe & Ruutu.
Burke trading McCabe and 1st for the second pick in 99.
The Quinn trade with St. Louis to get all those guys.
Luongo for a washed up Bertuzzi.
White & Rahimi for Ehrhoff.
Lumme from Montreal for a 2nd.


Etc. Etc.

How did Chychrun look in that horrible loss today? I only saw the last 4 min.

- boonerbuck

Yep, B-Mac is guessing like everyone else. Call JB what you like, this draft is his real opportunity to shine. Pete Chiarelli is missing this guy big time. Good luck on Saturday, the rest I'm not concerned with.

And didn't everyone on here make fun of Weise, Dutch Gretzky and all?
- bazz

Hindsight allows people to point fingers