Previous drafts i had Seguin ahead of Hall but i was torn between Matthews & Laine but passing on an elite C can be suicide. When it comes to wingers i look hard at who else is close to decide. That said instead of passing on a Svechnikov i think thats too risky & hence why its BPA or trade down for need & a deal that makes 110% sense.
- Nighthawk

That I get how elite wingers can have less value over elite C. What I don't know is what the others think for next draft. The choice between elite D or C given what the Canucks have now.

I can't cheer anything Toronto
- VANTEL

I was 6 when they left Vancouver, can't really support them.
- SRam19

There's someone younger then me in here!

Aaron Ekblad over Leon Draisaitl??
- manvanfan

Ekblad is worth that risk.

Now Reinhart over Draisatl?

Its just annoying that they assume every toronto team is Canada's team.
I hate the garbage pile that they call the raptors and Jays.
- SRam19

I was 6 when they left Vancouver, can't really support them.
- SRam19

This explains your avatar

Ontario ,England or Jack?
- VANTEL

Each of them ?

Ekblad is worth that risk.

Now Reinhart over Draisatl?
- SRam19

That would have been a JB mistake. Not a chance in my book.

Aaron Ekblad over Leon Draisaitl??
- manvanfan

At this point, it's Draisaitl. I'm not going to respond to Reinhart, not even in the same category.

OV, Daniel Sedin ,Dan Healy, Spezza, Nash,Ryan Patrick Kane JVR all top 2 picks
- VANTEL

OV a skating scoring power winger...no brainer
Daniel was 3OA & an obvious pick at the time.
Heatley never was a fan of him.
Spezza was again was a no brainer.
Nash i did like but an enigma & doesn't do it in the PO's
Ryan hasn't performed to the level some thought.
Kane had the wheels the hands & electric.
JVR overrated & nothing without a C.

Going back to Svechnikov if we can pick him...
What we get is speed scoring & a power game much like Laine.
If BPA we cannot go wrong & no probs if we got him.

This explains your avatar
- Nuck4U

Does it really? I mean having a compass makes me think your in the woods somewhere trying to find civilization.

That would explain your annoying demeanor to the rest of us civilized people.

Aaron Ekblad over Leon Draisaitl??
- manvanfan

At that time we needed both so either way both would've made sense.
Tough call at that time though so safe pick was Ekblad.

Does it really? I mean having a compass makes me think your in the woods somewhere trying to find civilization.

That would explain your annoying demeanor to the rest of us civilized people.
- SRam19

His last avi was more fitting

Does it really? I mean having a compass makes me think your in the woods somewhere trying to find civilization.

That would explain your annoying demeanor to the rest of us civilized people.
- SRam19

It used to be a guy bashing his head on a desk infinitely, It was more fitting but also more annoying. Make sure, Nuck5me, when you complain to whoever that you include the bit about casting the first stone. People in glass houses shouldn't throw them I hear.

At this point, it's Draisaitl. I'm not going to respond to Reinhart, not even in the same category.
- neem55

Let's put ekblad with Karlsson and have drai play 1C with a couple bums and no connnor and see if your opinion changed

FYI folks my trade down theories only apply given who we need & want to build our cup run potential. Given our prospect depth & the search for a 1C & stud D any trade down has to be a homerun with us getting a worthwhile sweetener. If JB doesn't see that happening then this is only an exercise in exploration of options.

Let's put ekblad with Karlsson and have drai play 1C with a couple bums and no connnor and see if your opinion changed
- Redmile247

Well Ottawa didn't have 1OA & if no Oiler lotto win & it was Eichel what then?

Let's put ekblad with Karlsson and have drai play 1C with a couple bums and no connnor and see if your opinion changed
- Redmile247

I know you hate the oilers Red, but the playoff performance sealed it (where he played a lot of 2c), the kid is very legit. 77 points, you can't put that on mcdavid. 16 in 13 platyoff games to lead the team.
Also Ekblad had a poop year, has never been the same since his concussion.

Each of them ?
- Redmile247

My parents had three kids one of each

I know you hate the oilers Red, but the playoff performance sealed it (where he played a lot of 2c), the kid is very legit. 77 points, you can't put that on mcdavid. 16 in 13 platyoff games to lead the team.
Also Ekblad had a poop year, has never been the same since his concussion.
- neem55

Panthers made a mess of last season & injuries were also a big factor.

OV a skating scoring power winger...no brainer
Daniel was 3OA & an obvious pick at the time.
Heatley never was a fan of him.
Spezza was again was a no brainer.
Nash i did like but an enigma & doesn't do it in the PO's
Ryan hasn't performed to the level some thought.
Kane had the wheels the hands & electric.
JVR overrated & nothing without a C.

Going back to Svechnikov if we can pick him...
What we get is speed scoring & a power game much like Laine.
If BPA we cannot go wrong & no probs if we got him.
- Nighthawk

Daniel was 2 nd not third.

Point is you just can't dismiss wingers with top 5 picks

Heading into last year Patrick was rated #1 & Liljegren #2. Patrick ended up going #2 & Liljegren fell all the way to #17. Let's not get to carried away with the comparisons here.
Hedman is a top notch defenseman and one both Tavares/Toews (JT) have proven to be excellent franchise players, comparing Dahlin and Veleno to these players at this point is ludicrous.

Does it really? I mean having a compass makes me think your in the woods somewhere trying to find civilization.

That would explain your annoying demeanor to the rest of us civilized people.
- SRam19

Child please. Try reading the words on the metaphor needle.

Heading into last year Patrick was rated #1 & Liljegren #2. Patrick ended up going #2 & Liljegren fell all the way to #17. Let's not get to carried away with the comparisons here.
Hedman is a top notch defenseman and one both Tavares/Toews (JT) have proven to be excellent franchise players, comparing Dahlin and Veleno to these players at this point is ludicrous.
- Reubenkincade

I don't think anyone has done that. I realize there has been talk about whether to pick center or d, and how good Hedman is. But I don't think those comparisons have happened, not that I've seen

Panthers made a mess of last season & injuries were also a big factor.
- Nighthawk

Shouldn't matter. Ekblad was bad, individually. I like the kid, I'm just saying: since his conc he's not been the same. It's too bad, so talented.