Of course it doesn't if u do not explore the possibilities & tune it out.
- Nighthawk

We need high end talent to replace the Sedins, trading down doesn't get that done.

We need high end talent to replace the Sedins, trading down doesn't get that done.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Didnt jump on tank nation to get a higher pick

He also outscored Matthews at the WJC...he is 6 months older than PLD who is one of the youngest players near the top. It's a factor but I don't think it's overly concerning
- CanuckDon

Jordan Schroeder was a WJC beast!

I have concerns about Tkachuk. He's one of the older players in the draft, and had excellent linemates to help build his totals. I think he's the type of guy that gets drafted too early.

Jordan Schroeder was a WJC beast!

I have concerns about Tkachuk. He's one of the older players in the draft, and had excellent linemates to help build his totals. I think he's the type of guy that gets drafted too early.
- golfingsince

Top end of this draft is weaker then most, last season he would have probably went 8-12 range if not higher.

Top end of this draft is weaker then most, last season he would have probably went 8-12 range if not higher.
- manvanfan

I think after the top 3 picks it's pretty balanced for the next 10 or so picks. A guy like Clayton Keller who is a little smaller has some serious skills, but he's probably 3 years away from playing NHL.

Edit: If a team like MTL really wants Dubois or the Yotes Tkachuk, I don't see a big problem with moving down a few spots and grabbing the extra asset(s), as long as they merit the move.

We are overthinking this. It is either Tkachuk or Dubois.

We are overthinking this. It is either Tkachuk or Dubois.
- VANTEL

I don't think so. Draft history is littered with guys outperforming people selected ahead of them.

We are overthinking this. It is either Tkachuk or Dubois.
- VANTEL

Not we them.

I don't think so. Draft history is littered with guys outperforming people selected ahead of them.
- golfingsince

I actually wouldn't be surprised if Benny picked Logan Brown.

I actually wouldn't be surprised if Benny picked Logan Brown.
- thundachunk

Kirk McLean will be thrilled!!

Actually, he kind of fits the Benning mold.

I actually wouldn't be surprised if Benny picked Logan Brown.
- thundachunk

Id be a little pissed if he took him at 5, when we could trade down to 9-12 for him. Dubois is likely the one we will pick if not taken at 4

Not we them.
- thundachunk

Kirk McLean will be thrilled!!

Actually, he kind of fits the Benning mold.
- golfingsince

I wouldn't be upset.

We are overthinking this. It is either Tkachuk or Dubois.
- VANTEL

Exactly, we get the loser of the Oiler coin flip.

We are overthinking this. It is either Tkachuk or Dubois.
- VANTEL

We overthink everything. Both will help the team in a way that Van needs.

Exactly, we get the loser of the Oiler coin flip.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Oilers won't have that pick. They will trade it as a part of a deal for a defencman.

I don't think so. Draft history is littered with guys outperforming people selected ahead of them.
- golfingsince

I know we will take one or the other. I am more interested of all the wheeling and dealing that will be done at the draft by all the teams

Jordan Schroeder was a WJC beast!

I have concerns about Tkachuk. He's one of the older players in the draft, and had excellent linemates to help build his totals. I think he's the type of guy that gets drafted too early.
- golfingsince

Then adjust his stats to reflect his linemates. He plays with Marner and Dvorak as a rookie because he is that good. Have you watched many of his games? People complain about his skating but he has had a sprained ankle for a month. The kid is the complete package. Most of the top 15 ranked players are within a 5 month age gap. I think you are placing too much emphasis on this. He has size, strength, high IQ and pretty slick hands/ shot. I think he will be be a first line winger for sure

We overthink everything. Both will help the team in a way that Van needs.
- manvanfan

Everyone is saying Tkachuk is better. I don't buy it. I have Dubois as 4.

Everyone is saying Tkachuk is better. I don't buy it. I have Dubois as 4.
- thundachunk

take the centre

I wouldn't be upset.
- thundachunk

ISS has him at 7.

ISS has him at 7.
- golfingsince

6 and up you take what you need.

Everyone is saying Tkachuk is better. I don't buy it. I have Dubois as 4.
- thundachunk

I don't see those two are better or worse then one another. I see them as equal. Will just depend on whether or not you want a center or a LW.

Side note, Bryan (fernando pisani) Rust.... hot hot hot. and now connor who?

I know we will take one or the other. I am more interested of all the wheeling and dealing that will be done at the draft by all the teams
- VANTEL

knowing how JB works Van won't have a pick for the next 3 years.

6 and up you take what you need.
- thundachunk

I'm not against it. I kind of like their rankings.

I still believe Laine may end up becoming the lesser of the Finns. They have Nylander ahead of both Dubois and Tkachuk.