Can we expect much from Dahlen?
- pker2theend

I am sure some here have him penciled in top 6 already for next year

I am not worry about Lind at all . I am telling posters on here just because he was a second round pick don't expect much for a while. He is making nice plays and setting up players not finishing but Lind himself is probably 2 years away if he makes the Canucks
- VANTEL

It's your example that is throwing everyone off. It's not common to pick prospects 3 or 4 years apart in development to use to support the point you are making. I don't think anyone disagrees with the point only you can see it your post though. Yeah, it's a crap shoot. Not many people think it's like selecting finished products off a shelf already assembled ready to do what it says on the label. There are a couple that think that way...

I am sure some here have him penciled in top 6 already for next year
- VANTEL

I have seen people compare him to Forsberg, because of the Erat trade.

I have seen people compare him to Forsberg, because of the Erat trade.
- pker2theend

I'm going D with our first no matter what. Should we get 2, 3 or 4...I'm trading down...team needs a go-to defenseman. Probably won't benefit for a few years but start now.

I am not worry about Lind at all . I am telling posters on here just because he was a second round pick don't expect much for a while. He is making nice plays and setting up players not finishing but Lind himself is probably 2 years away if he makes the Canucks
- VANTEL

Yup.... cannot and should not count on Jr age players making the show for atleast 2 seasons after the draft. If any make the jump sooner...count your lucky stars and be grateful. Let the kids cook

I am sure some here have him penciled in top 6 already for next year
- VANTEL

Nobody should have Lind in our lineup next year - full year in Utica is a must. Some other dudes from his draft class are currently in the A
Studnicka 4gms 1g 3a 4pts
L Anderson 25/4/9/14
Tippet 4/1/1/2
N Hague 4/0/1/1
Anderson Dolan 5/0/2/2
Ratcliffe 2/1/0/1
Chytil 46/11/20/31
Chekhovich 6/2/6/9 - 7th rounder!!!

I'm going D with our first no matter what. Should we get 2, 3 or 4...I'm trading down...team needs a go-to defenseman. Probably won't benefit for a few years but start now.
- Eldebrink

I agree... defensemen should be the top priority with the 1st rounder. I'd like to see them go d with the first three picks

It's your example that is throwing everyone off. It's not common to pick prospects 3 or 4 years apart in development to use to support the point you are making. I don't think anyone disagrees with the point only you can see it your post though. Yeah, it's a crap shoot. Not many people think it's like selecting finished products off a shelf already assembled ready to do what it says on the label. There are a couple that think that way...
- boonerbuck

It had more to do with my discussion with Manvan and second round picks. I think Lind could be an NHLer but you just never know for sure how a player will turn out. I personally doubt Gadj and Lind are both part of this core in 5 years. I could be wrong but I expect after this upcoming draft we will have 6 more cant miss prospects that will be penciled in for the 2020 roster

It had more to do with my discussion with Manvan and second round picks. I think Lind could be an NHLer but you just never know for sure how a player will turn out. I personally doubt Gadj and Lind are both part of this core in 5 years. I could be wrong but I expect after this upcoming draft we will have 6 more cant miss prospects that will be penciled in for the 2020 roster
- VANTEL

We need to restrict who gets pencils.

Nobody should have Lind in our lineup next year - full year in Utica is a must. Some other dudes from his draft class are currently in the A
Studnicka 4gms 1g 3a 4pts
L Anderson 25/4/9/14
Tippet 4/1/1/2
N Hague 4/0/1/1
Anderson Dolan 5/0/2/2
Ratcliffe 2/1/0/1
Chytil 46/11/20/31
Chekhovich 6/2/6/9 - 7th rounder!!!
- Brooks_Light

I expect Lind at least 2 years on the Comets same with Gadj

https://www.thedraftanalyst.com/rankings/2018-nhl-draft-top-500-rankings-for-january/

here is a site with top 500 projected from january. big shocker to start but i like #9 Kotkaniemi

i like how you can refine your searching by the boxes on top to see birthdates and rankings and other
- onesmallleap

Can't help but notice this doesn't herald Dahlin as a generational defense man. Says he's clearly the number one but there are a couple of D that could be as good or possibly better.

Can't help but notice this doesn't herald Dahlin as a generational defense man. Says he's clearly the number one but there are a couple of D that could be as good or possibly better.
- boonerbuck

Bouchard or Dobson. Size and skill

Flyawayers getting blown out in the 2nd period. Just let in two goals 5 seconds apart.

#notmyrebuildeither

I expect Lind at least 2 years on the Comets same with Gadj
- VANTEL

sounds about right...maybe callups after TDL in the 2nd year, no rush, let them develop properly.

Id say Petterson and Juolevi are the only guys that have a shot at the lineup next year outta camp, but sending them down for awhile won't hurt, Dahlin's a question mark, maybe after xmas callup when we run into our annual string of injuries???

Can't help but notice this doesn't herald Dahlin as a generational defense man. Says he's clearly the number one but there are a couple of D that could be as good or possibly better.
- boonerbuck

i saw that too, and in the Crosby draft there was never a doubt about 1st overall , now i n=know Dahlin is going 1st , but to have somebody have him#2 in the mid-season rankings speaks to maybe alot of hype for TV purposes

Flyawayers getting blown out in the 2nd period. Just let in two goals 5 seconds apart.

#notmyrebuildeither
- boonerbuck

Elliott - 4 goals on 12 shots = brutal

that pass by Crosby to Dumoulin tho.....

sounds about right...maybe callups after TDL in the 2nd year, no rush, let them develop properly.

Id say Petterson and Juolevi are the only guys that have a shot at the lineup next year outta camp, but sending them down for awhile won't hurt, Dahlin's a question mark, maybe after xmas callup when we run into our annual string of injuries???
- Brooks_Light

i like your misprint ...stealth positivity

I hope the Leaf's generational players will start playing one of these generations.

PS. I not going back to read all this poop.

Doumolin ain't no Edler...no way that gets by the eagle

sounds about right...maybe callups after TDL in the 2nd year, no rush, let them develop properly.

Id say Petterson and Juolevi are the only guys that have a shot at the lineup next year outta camp, but sending them down for awhile won't hurt, Dahlin's a question mark, maybe after xmas callup when we run into our annual string of injuries???
- Brooks_Light

We will find out in training camp but what I expect next year is:

Gaudette to stay with club at 3C

OJ to replace Hutton

Pettersson to make second line RW

Demko to replace Neilsson

After that I expect Canucks to be more traditional with maybe one prospect a year making the club

Elliott - 4 goals on 12 shots = brutal

that pass by Crosby to Dumoulin tho.....
- Brooks_Light

I guessed 5-3 for Pitt today.

We will find out in training camp but what I expect next year is:

Gaudette to stay with club at 3C

OJ to replace Hutton

Pettersson to make second line RW

Demko to replace Neilsson

After that I expect Canucks to be more traditional with maybe one prospect a year making the club
- VANTEL

what about Milos Roman with a second , developing right under our noses with the giants, and we know how the Canucks like to snub the giants

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- 1970vintage

you (frank)ed up.....