Where ever we pick my 3 faves r Patrick Mittelstadt Makar
- Nighthawk

Listening to Button are we??

Thanks Carol,

It will be interesting to see how Tryamkin responds tonight after WD's strange remarks.

5-1 Oilers
- VanHockeyGuy

Getting in to the top 3 at the draft would be a huge chance at first overall pick Nolan Patrick.

Anybody have someone different for the first overall? Or he he the consensus pick at one?
- thundachunk

Not overly impressed with his skating, which is a big thing for me, but he's being compared to Eric Staal. Not a flashy player but really solid. I would've loved Eric Staal back in the day.

Listening to Button are we??
- thundachunk

I don't listen to anyone. Streaming not on cable.
Another 1st in a trade & I take Makar.

Listening to Button are we??
- thundachunk

Makar is an interesting player

http://www.eliteprospects.../player.php?player=199655

I thought Vegas was guaranteed the 3rd pick?
- Marwood

The Las Vegas franchise will be given the same odds in the 2017 NHL Draft Lottery as the team finishing with the third-fewest points during the 2016-17 regular season.

The Las Vegas franchise's First Round selection in the 2017 NHL Draft will be determined in accordance with the 2017 NHL Draft Lottery and, as a result, the Las Vegas franchise will be guaranteed no lower than the sixth overall selection.

Listening to Button are we??
- thundachunk

Button said Boeser might be the best player not in the NHL right now…he is sharp dammit!

The Las Vegas franchise will be given the same odds in the 2017 NHL Draft Lottery as the team finishing with the third-fewest points during the 2016-17 regular season.

The Las Vegas franchise's First Round selection in the 2017 NHL Draft will be determined in accordance with the 2017 NHL Draft Lottery and, as a result, the Las Vegas franchise will be guaranteed no lower than the sixth overall selection.
- thundachunk

I know, I was just trying to get Lefty's head to explode.

I don't listen to anyone. Streaming not on cable.
Another 1st in a trade & I take Makar.
- Nighthawk

I have many Defencman in my top ten. I take the Swede first then him.

The Las Vegas franchise will be given the same odds in the 2017 NHL Draft Lottery as the team finishing with the third-fewest points during the 2016-17 regular season.

The Las Vegas franchise's First Round selection in the 2017 NHL Draft will be determined in accordance with the 2017 NHL Draft Lottery and, as a result, the Las Vegas franchise will be guaranteed no lower than the sixth overall selection.
- thundachunk

The Las Vegas Golden Showers can go and f**ck off. Another of Gary's failed projects like PHX/ARZ.

In 5-10 years they will be bleeding cash just like ARZ.

Where ever we pick my 3 faves r Patrick Mittelstadt Makar
- Nighthawk

Mittelstadt & Makar

I know, I was just trying to get Lefty's head to explode.
- Marwood

I figured as much after his back and forth for 3 pages with numbnuts the other day about it.

Button said Boeser might be the best player not in the NHL right now…he is sharp dammit!


- LordHumungous

He is no slouch that is for sure.

I know, I was just trying to get Lefty's head to explode.
- Marwood

I wasn't biting

Mittelstadt & Makar
- DrChristianTroy

Watched numerous videos of him, seems to be more of a pure shooter in the Kesler mold than a playmaker. What's your take on that? Definitely a skilled kid though, way more puck skills than Kes, love to add him to the fold.

I have many Defencman in my top ten. I take the Swede first then him.
- thundachunk

Makar is not in any particular ranking for me.
Moving parts between now n then I would decide who is best.

I posted this in the last blog. There is a lot of time for me to change my mind though. We will see how it looks closer to the draft.

1. Nolan Patrick
2. Timothy Liljegren
3. Michael Rasmusen
4. Cale Makar
5. Gabriel Vilardi
6. Nico Hischier
7. Jusso Valimaki
8. Casey Middlestadt
9. Klim Kostin
10. Callan Foote

Honourable Mentions: Martin Necas and Owen Tippet.

This is just my order. Not saying this is how it will go down.

Thanks Carol!

Comets are on fire.....who says Travis Green wouldn't be a decent option with Van next year? He has the ability to work with the young guys as well as vets. Good transition option for Van
- Kaynine

WD was all that and a lot more coming out of the AHL...

Remember, Comets are hot... after being not...

This guy isn't a scout, he's a freelance writer, but he's compiled some interesting takes on the prospects.

http://www.defendingbigd....elstadt-liljegren-tippett

Watched numerous videos of him, seems to be more of a pure shooter in the Kesler mold than a playmaker. What's your take on that? Definitely a skilled kid though, love to add him to the fold.
- LeftCoaster

I think he could be the pick of the draft. High ceiling.

The Las Vegas Golden Showers can go and f**ck off. Another of Gary's failed projects like PHX/ARZ.

In 5-10 years they will be bleeding cash just like ARZ.
- LordHumungous

I don't think so, Vegas will have a lot of corporate money. The casinos will chew up the seats as free giveaways to us Canucks going there. I'm pretty sure a Canadian going down there will want tickets to a game, and the rink is on the strip and easily within walking distance.

I posted this in the last blog. There is a lot of time for me to change my mind though. We will see how it looks closer to the draft.

1. Nolan Patrick
2. Timothy
3. Michael Rasmusen
4. Cale Makar
5. Gabriel Vilardi
6. Nico Hischier
7. Jusso Valimaki
8. Casey Middlestadt
9. Klim Kostin
10. Callan Foote

Honourable Mentions: Martin Necas and Owen Tippet.

This is just my order. Not saying this is how it will go down.
- thundachunk

Patrick
Hischier
Mittelstadt
Liljgren
Vilardi
Tippett
Necas
Makar
Tolvanen
Foote

I think he could be the pick of the draft. High ceiling.
- Nighthawk

Great skater and good puck skills, especially in tight, seems to be a shooter though because I didn't see him making any great passing plays. Very talented kid for sure!

Great skater and good puck skills, especially in tight, seems to be a shooter though because I didn't see him making any great passing plays. Very talented kid for sure!
- LeftCoaster

No matter how i look at it he seems a perfectt fit for us.

Watched numerous videos of him, seems to be more of a pure shooter in the Kesler mold than a playmaker. What's your take on that? Definitely a skilled kid though, love to add him to the fold.
- LeftCoaster

I think he's a creative, skilled & more than willing playmaker... seen quite a few of his crazy passes that teammates weren't aware enough to receive or convert. He'll really benefit when he's on the ice with more capable guys. IMO his pro comp is a unique hybrid of Backstrom & Duchene