Too early to say they are weak. I think Pettersson will be a NHL player. I have a hunch on Gadjovich. Dahlen Virtanen and Goldobin are the big question marks?

So far on D the only one with a good chance of being a NHLer is OJ

That is my opinion
- VANTEL

There is some hope for Brisebois, Holm and Chatfield, but shouldn't get ahead of myself until we see them at camp.

If one of those fwds you listed could develop into a top6 player, that would be great.

Too early to say they are weak. I think Pettersson will be a NHL player. I have a hunch on Gadjovich. Dahlen Virtanen and Goldobin are the big question marks?

So far on D the only one with a good chance of being a NHLer is OJ

That is my opinion
- VANTEL

Oh I think Pettersson is gonna be a helluva player but until he and any of the other kids prove it, you've gotta keep taking BPA.

My opinion...

Too early to say they are weak. I think Pettersson will be a NHL player. I have a hunch on Gadjovich. Dahlen Virtanen and Goldobin are the big question marks?

So far on D the only one with a good chance of being a NHLer is OJ

That is my opinion
- VANTEL

Still a lot of question marks, we just need to keep stocking the shelves.

Still a lot of question marks, we just need to keep stocking the shelves.
- VanHockeyGuy

Yep...IMO only when you have some proven depth do you then draft by need.

There is some hope for Brisebois, Holm and Chatfield, but shouldn't get ahead of myself until we see them at camp.

If one of those fwds you listed could develop into a top6 player, that would be great.
- hillbillydeluxe

Briesbois is a maybe . Have to wait and see.

Holm may not even be a NHLer .

Chatfield could replace Stecher but I doubt you have both on the same team

Interesting there are only two WHL prospects on this list. I wonder how many sleepers they might have missed?


http://www.thehockeynews....ands-out-in-first-edition

Interesting there are only two WHL prospects on this list. I wonder how many sleepers they might have missed?

Like say Nolan Foote? Edit he would be in the 2019 draft.

Height: 6'3
Weight: 177

http://www.thehockeynews....ands-out-in-first-edition
- VanHockeyGuy

That is where a bottom three pick helps the most, in the second round is close to another first round pick.

That is where a bottom three pick helps the most, in the second round is close to another first round pick.
- VANTEL

Maybe JB can acquire one this year. All in all i'm fine with whoever Benning & Brackett pick, lately it appears to be one of the teams strong suits.

Maybe JB can acquire one this year. All in all i'm fine with whoever Benning & Brackett pick, lately it appears to be one of the teams strong suits.
- VanHockeyGuy

Basically so am I. I have a few hopefuls but we should at least end up with two good players next draft.

Trading for firsts is becoming harder and harder. You need a top notch player going back the other way.

Basically so am I. I have a few hopefuls but we should at least end up with two good players next draft.

Trading for firsts is becoming harder and harder. You need a top notch player going back the other way.
- VANTEL

Lower first rounder as you mentioned. What goes back though?

Ryan Kennedy wrote Pens could go after RNH with a first round pick for the third line center.

I am sure this will start the Sutter chants

Lower first rounder as you mentioned. What goes back though?
- VanHockeyGuy

Package deal of Sutter to Pens?

Package deal of Sutter to Pens?
- VANTEL

Doable, at least an example.

Doable, at least an example.
- VanHockeyGuy

Pens have 3.2 in cap space and Sutter is 4.375 . Nudge is 6 mil

Sutter and Canucks hold back 1.2 mil for the first round pick

Pitt get their third line center for 3.1 mil for four years

Pens have 3.2 in cap space and Sutter is 4.375 . Nudge is 6 mil

Sutter and Canucks hold back 1.2 mil for the first round pick

Pitt get their third line center for 3.1 mil for four years
- VANTEL

Strange, we have some depth at center for a change.

Pens have 3.2 in cap space and Sutter is 4.375 . Nudge is 6 mil

Sutter and Canucks hold back 1.2 mil for the first round pick

Pitt get their third line center for 3.1 mil for four years
- VANTEL

IMO too early to trade Sutter. Need to draft your #1 stud C and have someone around to take all the hard reps well the #1 gets a year of sheltered zone starts. Not sure you want to toss that onto Bo just yet. Unless you feel there is someone else ready for the job.

Strange, we have some depth at center for a change.
- VanHockeyGuy

Numb Nuts said a few weeks back that he expects Canucks to burn one year of Gaudette's ELC. For once I agree with him.

I can see AG as our third line center next year.

Numb Nuts said a few weeks back that he expects Canucks to burn one year of Gaudette's ELC. For once I agree with him.

I can see AG as our third line center next year.
- VANTEL

If he signs. Which I think he will. Just adds to the usual drama around here.

IMO too early to trade Sutter. Need to draft your #1 stud C and have someone around to take all the hard reps well the #1 gets a year of sheltered zone starts. Not sure you want to toss that onto Bo just yet. Unless you feel there is someone else ready for the job.
- DuranDuran

Isn't that what they are paying Hank to do this year?

If he signs. Which I think he will. Just adds to the usual drama around here.
- VanHockeyGuy

He said earlier in a tweet he will eventually wear the Canucks jersey

McIsaac will be an excellent defenseman. I am all in for him or Veleno.
Many nice players in this draft, so we should end up getting 2 very nice additions to prospect pool, maybe more if Benning can add to the top 2 rounds via a trade.
Samuelsson McShane would be nice picks in the 2nd if available. Can't wait for next draft.

I will be posting my hopefuls lots over the next couple months, in case I lose the deal with Darius, which means I won't be posting again until next summer.
- Reubenkincade

What's the deal?
I caught McShane end of last year. I think he's a lock for 1st round.

Numb Nuts said a few weeks back that he expects Canucks to burn one year of Gaudette's ELC. For once I agree with him.

I can see AG as our third line center next year.
- VANTEL

This is going to be Bo's fourth year . If he wants big boy money then this sheilding thing needs to go.

He has the help of Hank this year but he needs to show and he has, that he is the Alpha center.

This is going to be Bo's fourth year . If he wants big boy money then this sheilding thing needs to go.

He has the help of Hank this year but he needs to show and he has, that he is the Alpha center.
- VANTEL

Especially with the contract he will sign.

Numb Nuts said a few weeks back that he expects Canucks to burn one year of Gaudette's ELC. For once I agree with him.

I can see AG as our third line center next year.
- VANTEL

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