Context. Virtanen at 6 vs McCann at 24(?). I don’t know the exact consensus ranking, but I’m pretty sure there were some that had Virtanen slipping all the way to round 2.
- 1970vintage

That’s bs

Sutter to have sports hernia surgery

6-8 weeks out

Sutter to have sports hernia surgery

6-8 weeks out
- Codes1087

Damn - that operation is close to his balls. Could get tricky

Also on his third team in his short career......
- SMP8719

How about Pearson, his third team in the same season...

Damn - that operation is close to his balls. Could get tricky
- CanuckDon

yah i don't think the surgeons are going to have to take any extra precaution in that area.

That’s bs
- CanuckDon

I just read a couple old scouting reports. One had him in the 10-15 range. I think CSS had him #6 NA, another didn’t give him a number, but said best case was a top 6 winger and most likely was bottom 6 winger who could chip in occasionally due to consistency issues.

Point being, the expectation of a player selected 6th and one selected 24th are typically different

I just read a couple old scouting reports. One had him in the 10-15 range. I think CSS had him #6 NA, another didn’t give him a number, but said best case was a top 6 winger and most likely was bottom 6 winger who could chip in occasionally due to consistency issues.

Point being, the expectation of a player selected 6th and one selected 24th are typically different
- 1970vintage

He was consensus top 10. Button was the only one that had him in the second round. I believe Mackenzie had him at 8 - always the most accurate list

Sutter to have sports hernia surgery

6-8 weeks out
- Codes1087

Again? Jeez he should just retire

I just read a couple old scouting reports. One had him in the 10-15 range. I think CSS had him #6 NA, another didn’t give him a number, but said best case was a top 6 winger and most likely was bottom 6 winger who could chip in occasionally due to consistency issues.

Point being, the expectation of a player selected 6th and one selected 24th are typically different
- 1970vintage

Nearly all the mocks had him going to Vancouver. Regardless, that pick has been polarizing since it was made.

Sutter to have sports hernia surgery

6-8 weeks out
- Codes1087

15 team no trade list starting next season. I'll be surprised if he's dealt prior to the year his contract expires however.

How about Pearson, his third team in the same season...
- 1970vintage

Another reclamation project.... wait and see.... his contract combined with his current production is what caused the moves. I am not high on Pearson but better then EG

How about Pearson, his third team in the same season...
- 1970vintage

He's a champion, doesn't count.

He was consensus top 10. Button was the only one that had him in the second round. I believe Mackenzie had him at 8 - always the most accurate list
- CanuckDon

I agree, plus his shoulder injury really messed up his development.

Do you mean like the Coyotes, who had 4 straight top 10 picks, starting in 06, that got OEL and player who is slightly above average , like Turris?
- Reubenkincade

Definitely a good example. My feeling Boeser will be a more impactful player than Turris but could be close.

Isn't the first round or 2 the only choices he makes?? After that I believe the scouts are heavily relied on?
- SMP8719

I do think that is the case, but I tend to lay it all at the feet of GM's good and bad as they are responsible for putting the teams in place.

Benning deserves a lot of praise for identifying Judd and promoting for example.

I wouldn't put too much stock in what he said after the fact. Of course you're going to say you made the right decision immediately following.

Nobody walks out of a draft like "Wow we really (frank)ed that one up didn't we?"
- NorthNuck

Its harder to find quotes pre draft but my memory was that Benning was talking about needing those types of players from day one.

Its harder to find quotes pre draft but my memory was that Benning was talking about needing those types of players from day one.
- belcherbd

I have no problem with the Virtanen pick. He didnt work out but the process was ok. Big strong and fast with a nice shot. That skill set is hard to find. His IQ holds him back but that is such a hard thing to access with a 17year old. Juolevi was a mistake and they tried to get too cute. No issues with any of Jim’s other first round picks

Sutter to have sports hernia surgery

6-8 weeks out
- Codes1087

for (frank)s sake


this basically kills his trade value. multiple sports hernia surgeries is a major red flag for any pro athlete.

15 team no trade list starting next season. I'll be surprised if he's dealt prior to the year his contract expires however.
- golfingsince

they'll get like a 3rd round pick at most at this point.

I have no problem with the Virtanen pick. He didnt work out but the process was ok. Big strong and fast with a nice shot. That skill set is hard to find. His IQ holds him back but that is such a hard thing to access with a 17year old. Juolevi was a mistake and they tried to get too cute. No issues with any of Jim’s other first round picks
- CanuckDon

I will never understand why Juolevi was ranked higher than Sergachev

He was consensus top 10. Button was the only one that had him in the second round. I believe Mackenzie had him at 8 - always the most accurate list
- CanuckDon

Cool, but again, that wasn’t the thrust of my point. It is about expectation based on where players were drafted.

they'll get like a 3rd round pick at most at this point.
- Nucker101

Someone on twitter said he has missed 43% of the games played in his 4 years in Vancouver

they'll get like a 3rd round pick at most at this point.
- Nucker101

I'd consider a 3rd a win win.

for (frank)s sake


this basically kills his trade value. multiple sports hernia surgeries is a major red flag for any pro athlete.
- Nucker101

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