Friedman on NCAA FA and West Van-native Alex Kerfoot: "If he decides to test the market, his hometown #Canucks are expected to take a look."

Top 5 picks in strong drafts. Seen the likes of fail yakupov or Ryan Murray who's okay but not worthy of 2OA. Or Erik Gudbranson who probably shouldn't have been a 3OA. Erik Johnson isn't #1 worthy.

Story is not every player no matter where they are picked are a for sure guaranteed star player.
- manvanfan

I'd take Erik Johnson quality guy out of this top-5 round in a heartbeat. You seem to think the team needs only elite talent. What I think is: we need A LOT of different types of players, we have 8 players to replace (minimum). A top-5 pick gives us the best likelyhood we get one of those types, maybe even two as it gives us a very high 2nd round pick too. There is no logic to "because this is a weaker draft, we shouldn't desire a high pick". It has no reasonable logical argument that can support it, NADA. There is a lot of reason to "we should want a top5 pick in every draft, for the next few years" as literally every team that has won a cup in the last 5 years has several top 5 picks on their roster and not all of them were heralded as the second coming of Gretzky (Kessel for example). It's not the only way, but it's one that clearly has worked for a lot of teams. Because I've hammered this nail so many times, I'm going to stop here.

Friedman on NCAA FA and West Van-native Alex Kerfoot: "If he decides to test the market, his hometown #Canucks are expected to take a look."
- LeftCoaster

I don't know if anyone else watched the Beanpot, but this would be a pretty dam fine pickup.

Flames + Ducks = Miller
Rangers + Sens = Hansen
MTL = Burrows
- Codes1087

I could see Ottawa taking a look at Burr as well. I think this has come up, but what do people think of bringing Lazar back?

Hainsey was always their first choice
- CanuckDon

Glad you nipped that in the bud.

Friedman on NCAA FA and West Van-native Alex Kerfoot: "If he decides to test the market, his hometown #Canucks are expected to take a look."
- LeftCoaster

I haven't even been thinking about college UFA's yet. So many other distraction... like Megna on the roster and how Sbisa set us back a generation.

I could see Ottawa taking a look at Burr as well. I think this has come up, but what do people think of bringing Lazar back?
- neem55

I wouldn't give up anything of significance for Lazar, he is also eligible for the expansion draft so I think it is more likely he moves in the off-season.

Glad you nipped that in the bud.
- belcherbd

I could see Ottawa taking a look at Burr as well. I think this has come up, but what do people think of bringing Lazar back?
- neem55

1 assist in 30+ games? Unless the price is next to nothing, than what is the point. Baertschi had 4 assists in 15 games with the flames when he was traded for a 2nd round pick. He had 25 points in 36 games in the AHL that same season. If you are comparing the asking price for the two former 1st round picks, I would imagine you would be looking at a 3rd or a 4th for lazar.

I don't know if anyone else watched the Beanpot, but this would be a pretty dam fine pickup.
- neem55

i didn't see the game... don't know much about this player.... who would you compare him to?

I haven't even been thinking about college UFA's yet. So many other distraction... like Megna on the roster and how Sbisa set us back a generation.
- boonerbuck

we have 4 open contract slots....Gaudette, Boeser and ____?

I haven't even been thinking about college UFA's yet. So many other distraction... like Megna on the roster and how Sbisa set us back a generation.
- boonerbuck

It doesn't sound like there is many "high profile" guys this year.

i didn't see the game... don't know much about this player.... who would you compare him to?
- Mungo

He is a hybrid between Crosby and Malkin.

NCAA SCRAPS

I'd take Erik Johnson quality guy out of this top-5 round in a heartbeat. You seem to think the team needs only elite talent. What I think is: we need A LOT of different types of players, we have 8 players to replace (minimum). A top-5 pick gives us the best likelyhood we get one of those types, maybe even two as it gives us a very high 2nd round pick too. There is no logic to "because this is a weaker draft, we shouldn't desire a high pick". It has no reasonable logical argument that can support it, NADA. There is a lot of reason to "we should want a top5 pick in every draft, for the next few years" as literally every team that has won a cup in the last 5 years has several top 5 picks on their roster and not all of them were heralded as the second coming of Gretzky (Kessel for example). It's not the only way, but it's one that clearly has worked for a lot of teams. Because I've hammered this nail so many times, I'm going to stop here.
- neem55

I think you're trying to hammer the nail into your own head.
Kessel was traded to a team with 4 top 5 picks on it.
I don't think only elite talent wins. I said in a previous post that you need players from all rounds to pan out to complete a roster.

He is a hybrid between Crosby and Malkin.

NCAA SCRAPS
- CanuckDon

His dad is majority owner of the white caps. $$$$

we have 4 open contract slots....Gaudette, Boeser and ____?
- CanuckDon

I'll be surprised if Boeser signs before the regular season is finished.

Carl Neil will likely be signed to a contract or at least a PTO/ATO for Utica.

Edit. Zhukenov as well should get a look at some AHL action.

we have 4 open contract slots....Gaudette, Boeser and ____?
- CanuckDon

In Friedman's thoughts for the past couple he has posted about ncaa players teams are already scouting and talking too.

1 assist in 30+ games? Unless the price is next to nothing, than what is the point. Baertschi had 4 assists in 15 games with the flames when he was traded for a 2nd round pick. He had 25 points in 36 games in the AHL that same season. If you are comparing the asking price for the two former 1st round picks, I would imagine you would be looking at a 3rd or a 4th for lazar.
- Codes1087

You don't bring a kid like that in based on what he has done this year, your trading for a guy you still believe in despite underperforming. In my mind, Burr for him straight across is something I would do. I agree the value is low, could be a steal as he has been much better before this year.

John Gibson has a lower body injury.
Bye-bye Miller.

I'll be surprised if Boeser signs before the regular season is finished.

Carl Neil will likely be signed to a contract or at least a PTO/ATO for Utica.

Edit. Zhukenov as well should get a look at some AHL action.
- belcherbd

I doubt they sign Neil.....maybe Zhukenov

John Gibson has a lower body injury.
Bye-bye Miller.
- Marwood

I think you're trying to hammer the nail into your own head.
Kessel was traded to a team with 4 top 5 picks on it.
I don't think only elite talent wins. I said in a previous post that you need players from all rounds to pan out to complete a roster.
- manvanfan

You've also said in previous posts it doesn't matter where we pick in this draft outside of pick #3, which is what I was referring to because it is stupid argument (big boys insult arguments, not people). Stop insulting me, it's childish. After the second round, specifically the first half of the second round, statistical likelihood of getting a player that plays over 100 games in the show drops off. maximize picks in that range, higher the better (statistically in every draft). See what that is, is making an arguments and supporting it with facts. none is this vague poop and petty little insults.

John Gibson has a lower body injury.
Bye-bye Miller.
- Marwood

John Gibson has a lower body injury.
Bye-bye Miller.
- Marwood

Does this Hainsey trade help Benning better understand what a "Sellers Market" is ?

I could see Ottawa taking a look at Burr as well. I think this has come up, but what do people think of bringing Lazar back?
- neem55

Problem is protection. If we acquire Lazar we need to protect him, which means exposing granlund.