You never know, it's not like Benning doesn't have a verifiable track record of going with a local middle-6 skillset kid ahead of better options.
- DrChristianTroy

I will probably never let go of him skipping over Ehlers unless JV really turns it up. I can honestly say I hope JV proves us all wrong.

I'm pretty sure the org/ Benning (whoevers fault it was) has learned their lesson. He has none of the qualities that Benning has expressed interest in for this draft. PpQB or playmaker.
- CanuckDon

BPA.

I will probably never let go of him skipping over Ehlers unless JV really turns it up. I can honestly say I hope JV proves us all wrong.
- thundachunk

You are ok skipping Ehlers but not Pastrnak?

Edit. Reverse the order

Andrey Pedan‏ @AndreyPedan

Exited to be back with @Canucks for next year,time to work and prove people wrong! #IsItOctoberYet

Apparently it is the same with Middlestadt. If we had a pick 7 or later I would take him.
- Reubenkincade

That's the danger of scouting by stat sheet. Mittelstadt has the skillset to produce, but didn't have the linemates to collab with. Can't rack up assists 5 on 5 when you're making beauty passes to guys who aren't looking or able to convert.

Linden on the 5th overall pick.

“Am I upset? I’m not upset when I go to the grocery store and don’t buy a winning lottery ticket. It is what it is.”

Tell us how you really feel Trevor...

Canucks have interest in Ryan Spooner

You are ok skipping Ehlers but not Pastrnak?

Edit. Reverse the order
- CanuckDon

Nobody had Pasternak on their radar then.

Canucks have interest in Ryan Spooner
- CanuckDon

Replacement for Sutter

That's the danger of scouting by stat sheet. Mittelstadt has the skillset to produce, but didn't have the linemates to collab with. Can't rack up assists 5 on 5 when you're making beauty passes to guys who aren't looking or able to convert.
- DrChristianTroy

I feel the same about Necas. He is a point producer, natural goal scorer. He is also defensively sound and can make plays. The ceiling is high.

Canucks have interest in Ryan Spooner
- CanuckDon

moar tweeners!

Replacement for Sutter
- NorthNuck

Where is Sutter going?

You are ok skipping Ehlers but not Pastrnak?

Edit. Reverse the order
- CanuckDon

I should have proof read that.

moar tweeners!
- Nucker101

3rd/ 4th line center in case we lose Gaunce? Makes zero sense pre expansion draft

Yezzir!

Thought I couldn't be more pumped about it, then I heard they had 1st or 2nd round grades on 6 or 7 of their picks. Pretty exciting haul...
- DrChristianTroy

I honestly didn't like it that much, thought the Titans, Bills and Saints did pretty good.

Jets draft

Replacement for Sutter
- NorthNuck

Only way I'd have interest, but Sutter isn't going anywhere.

I feel the same about Necas. He is a point producer, natural goal scorer. He is also defensively sound and can make plays. The ceiling is high.
- thundachunk

That's the danger of scouting by stat sheet. Mittelstadt has the skillset to produce, but didn't have the linemates to collab with. Can't rack up assists 5 on 5 when you're making beauty passes to guys who aren't looking or able to convert.
- DrChristianTroy

That is fair, I have never seen him play so I am not sure what he will be like. I just think he is a big gamble at 5.
I also asked a week or so ago, what is US High school equivalent to, is it midget hockey or junior B, and what is USHL equivalent to. I have seen comparisons to BCHL for USHL.
Tough to give a fair evaluation when you can only read up on a player playing mostly in an inferior league.
Btw- I don't base my opinions solely on stats. As I have said before, if Rasmussen is considered a risk because of his lack of 5v5 stats in a superior league, then the same should hold true for Middlestadt.IMO

Where is Sutter going?
- CanuckDon

Utica? I dunno, just off the top of my head the only reason Nucks management would want Spooner is if they had to fill the role Sutter is currently in.

Utica? I dunno, just off the top of my head the only reason Nucks management would want Spooner is if they had to fill the role Sutter is currently in.
- NorthNuck

Utica?? He isn't going anywhere

Utica?? He isn't going anywhere
- CanuckDon

Utica?? He isn't going anywhere
- CanuckDon

Did you think I was serious...?

Utica? I dunno, just off the top of my head the only reason Nucks management would want Spooner is if they had to fill the role Sutter is currently in.
- NorthNuck

Canucks need a 5th D man anyway. Especially if Gaunce is either taken by LV or not ready for camp. Uncertainty at 4C if Chaput isn't re-signed.

http://thecanuckway.com/2...de-tampa-bay-makes-sense/

More theorizing on Tanev to Tampa

Canucks need a 5th D man anyway. Especially if Gaunce is either taken by LV or not ready for camp. Uncertainty at 4C if Chaput isn't re-signed.
- Codes1087

Huh?