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Salo on Juolevi, "He had a really good year, he improved in the areas he needed, like in the defensive zone. He had a great playoff, he carried the team after we lost a key defenseman. He took the team on his shoulders, we were really happy with his developmen
- VANTEL

Hopefully makes the Canucks next year, he's still only 19 I think, turning 20. Yup turns 20 May 5th.

I have Boqvist, Hughes and Dobson ahead of Bouchard.
- boonerbuck

I do as well but I doubt all 3 get drafted ahead of him.

Hopefully makes the Canucks next year, he's still only 19 I think, turning 20. Yup turns 20 May 5th.
- LeftCoaster

Defenseman Olli Juolevi is not Utica bound, he will join the Finnish national team tomorrow. #Canucks

Salo on Petrus Palmu : "He was a strong part of our team, had a lot of points. He is a smaller guy but he goes into the tough areas and is a pest to play against, he will be in the #Canucks lineup someday."

Defenseman Olli Juolevi is not Utica bound, he will join the Finnish national team tomorrow. #Canucks

Salo on Petrus Palmu : "He was a strong part of our team, had a lot of points. He is a smaller guy but he goes into the tough areas and is a pest to play against, he will be in the #Canucks lineup someday."
- manvanfan

That was a great value pick, I loved last years draft. I wish it happened like that more often.

Palmu was an overager, but still, a great value pick. Turns 21 in July.

That was a great value pick, I loved last years draft. I wish it happened like that more often.

Palmu was an overager, but still, a great value pick. Turns 21 in July.
- LeftCoaster

I'd be pretty ecstatic if JB added something like a 2nd and a later pick this summer and continued on a roll like last year.

That was a great value pick, I loved last years draft. I wish it happened like that more often.

Palmu was an overager, but still, a great value pick. Turns 21 in July.
- LeftCoaster

42 points in 62 games during his draft year, probably should have warranted a 6th round picks anyways.

Don't you see how well his other team is doing?
- manvanfan

lol the goal is to actually get past the first round of the PO's not circle the drain like Philly does.

I have Boqvist, Hughes and Dobson ahead of Bouchard.
- boonerbuck

Agreed.

I can see Benning favoring Dobson as he seems to be the safest pick with regards to his size and skating ability.

lol the goal is to actually get past the first round of the PO's not circle the drain like Philly does.
- LordHumungous

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Lefty complains about Van's retool.

Agreed.

I can see Benning favoring Dobson as he seems to be the safest pick with regards to his size and skating ability.
- Whiskey-Tango

Big strong stride... accurate slapper and a great wrister. D play is really really strong. I'm not sure Benning takes him at 6 if the 4 forwards I expect to go ahead of the #6 are taken. I like him a lot though.

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Lefty complains about Van's retool.
- manvanfan

Grass is always greener... or should I say in Lefty's case, the fish are always bigger in someone else's boat.

I'd be pretty ecstatic if JB added something like a 2nd and a later pick this summer and continued on a roll like last year.
- boonerbuck

I think he is going to try and load up on 2019 picks and make a splash when the draft is in Vancouver.

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- manvanfan

For good reason, Hextall is trying to be both competitive and rebuild through the draft, something he's being successful at.

Benning on the other hand has done one decently and the other pathetically.

Calgary hiring Bill Peters, guess he had enough of Carolina.

Calgary hiring Bill Peters, guess he had enough of Carolina.
- LeftCoaster

I think the word on the street is the new owner coming in and axing Francis from GM rubbed a lot of people the wrong way including Peters

Calgary hiring Bill Peters, guess he had enough of Carolina.
- LeftCoaster

not too often that a coach options out of their deal to go to another team. good for him.

not too often that a coach options out of their deal to go to another team. good for him.
- hillbillydeluxe

Must be a bit of a gong show there from an ownership standpoint. The new owner is suppose to be really hands on.

Francis will move on next imo. He's a good/decent GM.

Reid Boucher has cleared waivers and is off to Utica. #Canucks

Reid Boucher has cleared waivers and is off to Utica. #Canucks
- LeftCoaster

The marlies are going to get it now.

NEWS: #mnwild  owner Craig Leipold announced the organization will not renew the contract of Executive Vice President and General Manager Chuck Fletcher → ow.ly/Ml5h30jDnhC


#fired

The marlies are going to get it now.
- manvanfan

Must be a bit of a gong show there from an ownership standpoint. The new owner is suppose to be really hands on.

Francis will move on next imo. He's a good/decent GM.
- LeftCoaster

I mean the guy drafted or traded for a half the lineup. He inherited some good players but accumulated talent/picks like nobody's business. If only...

Hallam says don't overhype Pettersson, "Let him grow into it, he is a difference maker but still need to be physically stronger. It's tougher in NHL to get scoring chances than in our league." #Canucks

NEWS: #mnwild  owner Craig Leipold announced the organization will not renew the contract of Executive Vice President and General Manager Chuck Fletcher → ow.ly/Ml5h30jDnhC


#fired
- LeftCoaster

Crazy. Man Time for Aqualini to sack up, eat JB's new contract and hire Chuck Fletcher

Hallam says don't overhype Pettersson, "Let him grow into it, he is a difference maker but still need to be physically stronger. It's tougher in NHL to get scoring chances than in our league." #Canucks
- LeftCoaster

There's no stopping this hype train.