Slow and steady kind, you know the Canucks have more top five picks in the past seven years than two of those clubs. Carolina has two 5th overall picks just like the Canucks.
- LeftCoaster

The Jets have 4 top 10 picks of there's in there lineup and used Kane for other acquisitions.

The Jets have 4 top 10 picks of there's in there lineup and used Kane for other acquisitions.
- Reubenkincade

You need top three picks, the Jets are a good team but it took them awhile to get where they are because they only have Laine in the top three. Still a good team but they draft much better than Benning.

You need top three picks, the Jets are a good team but it took them awhile to get where they are because they only have Laine in the top three. Still a good team but they draft much better than Benning.
- LeftCoaster

There 8th rounders from 2003 help as well😁
Also, does Anaheim have any of those elusive top 3 picks?

You need top three picks, the Jets are a good team but it took them awhile to get where they are because they only have Laine in the top three. Still a good team but they draft much better than Benning.
- LeftCoaster

A few years ago Chevy said that the entire management team got together in Winnipeg and studied recent draft history to try and identify what traits a lot of the good picks had in common compared to the bad ones.

Not a surprise that they've drafted well.

Hurricanes for sure. You just get countless amount of picks.
That defense core

Faulk
Hannifin
Pesce
Slavin
Fleury
- classic321

I have to agree. They have Bean who is a very solid prospect too. Build from the back end out. The canes are going to be good for along time coming.

A few years ago Chevy that the entire management team got together in Winnipeg and studied recent draft history to try and identify what traits a lot of the good picks had in common compared to the bad ones.

Not a surprise that they've drafted well.
- Nucker101

Not an elite team but Scheifele and Laine are definitely their best guys.

Not an elite team but Scheifele and Laine are definitely their best guys.
- LeftCoaster

It's just refreshing to hear about a GM not being so close-minded and actually looking at things like that to try and gain an edge. Winnipeg has drafted much better than Atlanta did.

Other teams with historically mediocre/bad drafting should look to do the same.

Yup. Quality scouting and development can help make the difference. Maybe cultivate a trade for an extra pick or prospect. Get lucky with some reclamations or free agents.
- Nuck4U

Oh... the old pump and dump?

A few years ago Chevy that the entire management team got together in Winnipeg and studied recent draft history to try and identify what traits a lot of the good picks had in common compared to the bad ones.

Not a surprise that they've drafted well.
- Nucker101

I know Vancouver is the worst drafting team in the NHL from 2000-2013

But during that time frame Vancouver also had the least amount of picks.
Chicago had the most

funny how that works

I know Vancouver is the worst drafting team in the NHL from 2000-2013

But during that time frame Vancouver also had the least amount of picks.
Chicago had the most

funny how that works
- classic321

The fact they woulda been better off just drafting the highest PPG CHL player available with every pick instead is hilarious.

#TrustThePros

The fact they woulda been better off just drafting the highest PPG CHL player available with every pick instead is hilarious.

#TrustThePros
- Nucker101

Total Draft picks Between 2000-2013
WORST
Vancouver = 93 picks

BEST
Chicago = 144 picks

Oh... the old pump and dump?
- Pres.cup

No laddy.

But take a look what JB is saying:

"We want to be competitive until we start getting some players back. But I’m not trading any of our young players or giving away draft picks, because that’s the future of the organization.”

So BB could be back after holidays. Maybe Dahlen goes to Comets too?

The fact they woulda been better off just drafting the highest PPG CHL player available with every pick instead is hilarious.

#TrustThePros
- Nucker101

That’s circumcision, those picks “could” have turned out in Vancouver, but it is also as likely that the development (I say this because it’s the new buzzword) of said player would have derailed in the Canuck system, it was that bad...

No laddy.

But take a look what JB is saying:

"We want to be competitive until we start getting some players back. But I’m not trading any of our young players or giving away draft picks, because that’s the future of the organization.”

So BB could be back after holidays. Maybe Dahlen goes to Comets too?
- Nuck4U

Dahlin will be on the top pair next season with tanev

Dahlin will be on the top pair next season with tanev
- mauryballstein

It would be way too confusing to have two Dahlins

Dahlin will be on the top pair next season with tanev
- mauryballstein

It would be way too confusing to have two Dahlins
- 1970vintage

Lol you picked up on that MauryB mix up. So Rasmus or RD to separate Dahlin from Jonathan Dahlen? Well nice problem to have.

In the meantime, Dahlen should be free of his contract soon. So where is the talk of him coming to undermanned Comets now? He probably find a call up in it before end of Canuck season.

Where is the announcement of JB signing Lind?

Doesn't he want him playing with Gadjo, Palmu, OJ, Dahlen and EP on Comets next season?

I'd add Gaudette to Comets. But he's likely more able to start off playing bottom six center for Canucks.

Where is the announcement of JB signing Lind?

Doesn't he want him playing with Gadjo, Palmu, OJ, Dahlen and EP on Comets next season?

I'd add Gaudette to Comets. But he's likely more able to start off playing bottom six center for Canucks.
- Nuck4U

Next season is like 9 months away lol

What a tool!

mathematically, finishing 17th is by far the best option


3% chance of moving up
0% chance of moving down


3 ÷ 0 = infinity


literally infinite value


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meanwhie 3rd-last:

20% chance of moving up
65% chance of moving down

more than 3 to 1 odds that you move down
- Nucker101

thats so f*cked

Wow, well what can I say to that, other than there was a good reason I didn’t post here for the last 3 weeks. Time to exit.

I wish everyone a Merry Christmas, and to A_SL Happy Hanukkah.
- Makita

Everyone is coming here less and less .Same sh1t show every night

Wow, well what can I say to that, other than there was a good reason I didn’t post here for the last 3 weeks. Time to exit.

I wish everyone a Merry Christmas, and to A_SL Happy Hanukkah.
- Makita

Same to you!

Lol you picked up on that MauryB mix up. So Rasmus or RD to separate Dahlin from Jonathan Dahlen? Well nice problem to have.

In the meantime, Dahlen should be free of his contract soon. So where is the talk of him coming to undermanned Comets now? He probably find a call up in it before end of Canuck season.
- Nuck4U

As of today, certainly hearing more and more that Jonathan Dahlen will stay with Timra for the rest of the season and not move to another team. 24 points in 20 games in Timra for Dahlen. #Canucks

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