Been following Tri-City Americans for last 2+ seasons and like these 2 kids, 1 is available as a free agent the other we could pick up in this draft.

http://www.eliteprospects.../player.php?player=199979

http://www.eliteprospects.../player.php?player=161896
- Reubenkincade

Topping as a free agent. Sure.

Picking a 19 year old that isn't a ppg in the WHL. No.

If we don't get Dahlin, there's another Rasmus playing for SSM could land early 2nd round. He's playing on SN right now.

So which drafted players this year could crack this fortress type line up out of training camp ? Dahlin and who else is anyone?
- VANTEL

Zadina

They're not Swedish
- VANTEL

Good point.

Once Gaudette gets into the lineup, who do you put him with?
- Eldebrink

Depends on if 3C or 4C my guess is 4C.
JV AG Archie

Topping as a free agent. Sure.

Picking a 19 year old that isn't a ppg in the WHL. No.
- manvanfan

Evaluating players solely on points again are we.
This kid would be a decent 5th or later pick.

Another fine pick by the Vancouver Braintrust
- VANTEL

If I'm not mistaken I think we traded to SJ part of the Ehrhoff deal. So not all bad.

Do you think Boqvist is NHL ready?
- VANTEL

He's not. Most likely a year or two away.

Karlsson played another year in Sweden then 10 games in the AHL.

If I'm not mistaken I think we traded to SJ part of the Ehrhoff deal. So not all bad.
- Eldebrink

Good fodder to trade by the brain trust👍

Evaluating players solely on points again are we.
This kid would be a decent 5th or later pick.
- Reubenkincade

Friendly bet no one drafts him this year?

If we don't get Dahlin, there's another Rasmus playing for SSM could land early 2nd round. He's playing on SN right now.
- Eldebrink

I watched the game the other day. Watching this game. He reminds me of watching DP play in junior.

Game-day blog is up, with Ashton Sautner, the latest injuries and Dallas' downward spiral:

http://www.hockeybuzz.com...vs-Dallas-Stars/194/91903

Do you think Boqvist is NHL ready?
- VANTEL

Hopefully not in Vancouver.😁

Friendly bet no one drafts him this year?
- manvanfan

Sure.

Out of curiosity, I've taken a look at the schedule for each of the bottom 5 teams. While anything is possible this time of year, it looks like Buffalo and Arizona have the fewest games that are plausibly "winnable" (based on standings, though the Coyotes have been on a bit of a roll), followed by the 'Nucks & Sens, followed by Detroit.

Buffalo (58 pts) -- games against Detroit, Ottawa
Arizona (61) -- Calgary, Vancouver
Vancouver (61) -- Edmonton, Arizona, Edmonton
Ottawa (63) -- New York, Detroit, Buffalo
Detroit (65) -- Montreal, Buffalo, Ottawa, Montreal, New York


I'd guess Buffalo to finish 31st, followed by either Vancouver or Arizona.

-d

Thanks for being there for me after Dragon's vicious verbal assault. You're a good poster.
- Marwood

assault? I havent spoken to you in several months at least.

once again your claims are unfounded and ridiculous

Good fodder to trade by the brain trust👍
- Nighthawk

What is good fodder about turning a first round pick into 2 years service for a trade?

How about drafting players that turn out staying 7 -8 years instead?

I haven't noticed him being around, jail term or watching the Canucks play will kill any inner spirit.
- A_SteamingLombardi

I'm sure a new place to argue can be found during that month of "camping".

assault? I havent spoken to you in several months at least.

once again your claims are unfounded and ridiculous
- SMBDragon

that is a total bait comment ....which worked