Benn is a star and his value is unquestionable
- onesmallleap

Jamie Benn is 30 years old this July. Unless we're getting him for free or relatively little assets without much term then it's a pass for me.

Edit: I just saw he has another 6 years on his contract.

Assuming we go deep in the playoffs, he'll be nearly 36 at the end of that deal. That's 2-3 years more than I want at that cap hit, even before you factor in a rising cap.

I don't think his style of play will portend to aging well.

Jamie Benn is 30 years old this July. Unless we're getting him for free or relatively little assets without much term then it's a pass for me.

Edit: I just saw he has another 6 years on his contract.

Assuming we go deep in the playoffs, he'll be nearly 36 at the end of that deal. That's 2-3 years more than I want at that cap hit, even before you factor in a rising cap.

I don't think his style of play will portend to aging well.
- golfingsince

Too few forwards play at a high level past 30 unlike D. I’m with you. 👍

Button's revised top 15 picks.
Podkolzin drops out of top 10 and Caufield might be the most surprising rank on there @ 5.
Food for thought

New Jersey Devils
1. Jack Hughes (Last Mock: 1)
Centre | USA NTDP (USHL) | 5'10 | 168 lbs. | May 14, 2001

New York Rangers
2. Kaapo Kakko (Last Mock: 2)
Centre/Right Wing | Turku (SM Liiga) | 6'2 | 194 lbs. | Feb. 13, 2001

Chicago Blackhawks
3. Bowen Byram (Last Mock: 3)
Defence | Vancouver (WHL) | 6'1 | 194 lbs. | Jun. 13, 2001

Colorado Avalanche
4. Kirby Dach (Last Mock: 5)
Centre/Right Wing | Saskatoon (WHL) | 6'4 | 199 lbs. | Jan. 21, 2001

Los Angeles Kings
5. Cole Caufield (Last Mock: 8)
Right Wing | USA NTDP (USHL) | 5'7 | 162 lbs. | Jan. 2, 2001

Detroit Red Wings
6. Dylan Cozens (Last Mock: 4)
Centre | Lethbridge (WHL) | 6'3 | 181 lbs. | Feb. 9, 2001

Buffalo Sabres
7. Matthew Boldy (Last Mock: 7)
Left Wing | USA NTDP (USHL) | 6'2 | 187 lbs. | Apr. 5, 2001

Edmonton Oilers
8. Trevor Zegras (Last Mock: 13)
Centre | USA NTDP (USHL) | 6'0 | 166 lbs. | Mar. 20, 2001

Anaheim Ducks
9. Alex Turcotte (Last Mock: 12)
Centre | USA NTDP (USHL) | 5'11 | 189 lbs. | Feb. 26, 2001

Vancouver Canucks
10. Philip Broberg (Last Mock: 9)
Defence | AIK (SWE-Als) | 6'3 | 199 lbs. | Jun. 25, 2001

Philadelphia Flyers
11. Peyton Krebs (Last Mock: 11)
Centre | Winnipeg (WHL) | 5'11 | 180 lbs. | Jan. 26, 2001

Minnesota Wild
12. Arthur Kaliyev (Last Mock: 18)
Centre | Hamilton (OHL) | 6'1 | 190 lbs. | Jan. 26, 2001

Florida Panthers
13. Vasili Podkolzin (Last Mock: 6)
Right Wing | St. Petersburg (MHL) | 6'1 | 183 lbs. | Jun. 24, 2001

Arizona Coyotes
14. Thomas Harley (Last Mock: 10)
Defence | Mississauga (OHL) | 6'3 | 188 lbs. | Aug. 19, 2001

Montreal Canadiens
15. Raphael Lavoie (Last Mock: 15)
Left Wing/Right Wing | Halifax (QMJHL) | 6'4 | 191 lbs. | Sept. 25, 2000
- dbot

That Buttons guy is pretty smart

Too few forwards play at a high level past 30 unlike D. I’m with you. 👍
- Nighthawk

It's so much harder to close that gap as you age, your forecheck becomes less imposing.

It's so much harder to close that gap as you age, your forecheck becomes less imposing.
- golfingsince

True & only leaves scoring that cannot drop off too much.

That Buttons guy is pretty smart
- VANTEL

As much as we need more skilled skating RHD idk if 10oa is advisable. 2nd round is better imo

Picking D later in the draft makes more sense them being so hard to project. Other than the obvious types like a Heiskanen

Picking D later in the draft makes more sense them being so hard to project. Other than the obvious types like a Heiskanen
- Nighthawk

seems like over the past 6-8 drafts just as many first round d have panned out as forwards. You're going to get duds sometimes, I'm all for BPA though and JB will pick the right player imo.

seems like over the past 6-8 drafts just as many first round d have panned out as forwards. You're going to get duds sometimes, I'm all for BPA though and JB will pick the right player imo.
- neem55

I wouldn't call Joe Levy a dud yet. if he can improve his skating you never know.

As much as we need more skilled skating RHD idk if 10oa is advisable. 2nd round is better imo
- Nighthawk

Fill the needs.

Outside of the top 5 don't worry about BPA.

Fill the needs.

Outside of the top 5 don't worry about BPA.
- LordHumungous

Every position. BPA.

Every position. BPA.
- Marwood

Fill the needs.

Outside of the top 5 don't worry about BPA.
- LordHumungous

Counterpoint. Canucks have needs all over and "BPA" should be factored in every single pick as that player in any position could potentially fill a hole in the not so distant future. If the Canucks had little needs and the draft was deep and they felt a specific player could fill a hole and play immediately, I get the "draft specific need and position" but we arent close yet.

Counterpoint. Canucks have needs all over and "BPA" should be factored in every single pick as that player in any position could potentially fill a hole in the not so distant future. If the Canucks had little needs and the draft was deep and they felt a specific player could fill a hole and play immediately, I get the "draft specific need and position" but we arent close yet.
- Codes1087

The 9 th best forward will not be the BPA Have a good day gents

Counterpoint. Canucks have needs all over and "BPA" should be factored in every single pick as that player in any position could potentially fill a hole in the not so distant future. If the Canucks had little needs and the draft was deep and they felt a specific player could fill a hole and play immediately, I get the "draft specific need and position" but we arent close yet.
- Codes1087

I used less words.

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The 9 th best forward will not be the BPA Have a good day gents
- VANTEL

The 9th best forward might be better than the 2nd best d-man.

The 9 th best forward will not be the BPA Have a good day gents
- VANTEL

Not speaking specifically about this draft, I honestly have no idea who the 10th BPA is, or will be, just speaking generally. If it happens to be a Dman, then it's best to take him.

I used less words.
- Marwood

Usually the case lol

If you are going to be pissed if Canucks sign Myers and Gardiner long term then you better hope the team drafts a Dman that will be ready in two years

If you are going to be pissed if Canucks sign Myers and Gardiner long term then you better hope the team drafts a Dman that will be ready in two years
- VANTEL

There are other rounds beyond the 1st. Draft 4 dmen after the 1st.

There are other rounds beyond the 1st. Draft 4 dmen after the 1st.
- Marwood

Easier to find 4 forwards in later rounds. If we were drafting top 5 I would be all in for it.

I see very little value in some of these forwards that some in here get boners for,but everyone is entitled to their opinion. I really laugh when I see Cozens and Dach in the top 10. Some team are going to be getting hurt feelings in a few years when they watch them develop .


Cam York Seider and Broberg would would all give us a great back end for years in about another two years. I honestly can't figure out why people go nuts over Krebbs and Newhook but like I said everyone is entitled to their opinion.

Usually each year there are about 6 impact forwards that make the NHL from the first round but I am sure we will grab one with the 9 th choice.

The 9th best forward might be better than the 2nd best d-man.
- Marwood

Wrong

Wrong
- Jkuzzi

How's your Listerine hangover?

The 9 th best forward will not be the BPA Have a good day gents
- VANTEL

yup

If you are going to be pissed if Canucks sign Myers and Gardiner long term then you better hope the team drafts a Dman that will be ready in two years
- VANTEL

I’m at peace with Broberg, Myers and Ferland


Serenity