He's not directly comparing him to Virtanen. he's saying that there are better players that he would pick ahead of Virtanen.

By all accounts Soderstrom is even considered a better defenseman than Broberg.

Not to mention the handful of forwards likely available for the Canucks to pick at 10.
- chompsey

I can't comment on Soderstrom . Never seen him. We both know everyone has a preference.

I liked what I seen from Broberg and he is 17 . I think he could play in two years . He is a good skater . He has a good shot . He is big and can hit. Look at me I am describing Jake


Whatever pick they take it will be good.

He's not directly comparing him to Virtanen. he's saying that there are better players that he would pick ahead of Virtanen.

By all accounts Soderstrom is even considered a better defenseman than Broberg.

Not to mention the handful of forwards likely available for the Canucks to pick at 10.
- chompsey

I think they both have their skillsets. Soderstrom has a bomb, is responsible and skates well. Abd plays rhd whil brob plays L. I’m happy with either but lean towards the big shot rhd, still a hole for us.

Soderstrom it is then.


- LordHumungous

That was really good

Per Patrick Johnston on Twitter:

"Had one scout tell me that Broberg would be a Virtanen-esque pick. Good but flawed prospect, with plenty of better options still available"
- chompsey

I agree with this, good prospect but overrated

I agree with this
- Nucker101

I think his floor is Edler and his ceiling is OEL . My opinion.

Of course he can (all elite talents can & the alphas are willing to - playing a different side isn’t 🚀 science). But he shouldn’t. He should be enabled to play at his absolute peak. With a responsible/reliable/compatible RHD partner.
- DrChristianTroy

I agree.

I’ve been a Seider fan all along but I really don’t want any Dman at 10. Jordan Spence is still my preference - take him later & develop him to replace Tanev as Hughes partner.
- DrChristianTroy

I disagree

I disagree
- manvanfan

See everyone has a preference

Per Patrick Johnston on Twitter:

"Had one scout tell me that Broberg would be a Virtanen-esque pick. Good but flawed prospect, with plenty of better options still available"
- chompsey

At 10, got to have a pick with a higher floor.

I think his floor is Edler and his ceiling is OEL . My opinion.
- VANTEL

That’s wild to me, but obviously that’s your evaluation so fair enough.

See everyone has a preference
- VANTEL

Yup. It wouldn't be so bad if I they had not drafted a bunch of other smaller defenders already.

That’s wild to me, but obviously that’s your evaluation so fair enough.
- Nucker101

I do think he is closer to Edler.

The OEL comes from he has the weapons and it depends on what he does with them. It is very hard to guess a guys ceiling when he is 17 .

I remember I/We thought Hodgson was a great pick at 10 and we thought Horvat was a mistake at 9 . You just never know

I get all the Benning is an idiot references from fans that perceive they are more knowledgeable about the industry, player negotiating, talent structure etc, I’m not one of those fans.

I think with minimal injuries (hopefully no key players injured) this team will be pushing for a wild card spot next year. Year after they will make the playoffs, mini can document this fans prediction to ridicule me if he wants.

I also know I’m setting myself up to be flamed, so there it is, flame away.
- Makita

Welcome. We’re on the right track, this is what i figured after we drafted QH. I think there’s a decent chance Joe Levi comes in and makes a lot of posters n here eat crow

I can't comment on Soderstrom . Never seen him. We both know everyone has a preference.

I liked what I seen from Broberg and he is 17 . I think he could play in two years . He is a good skater . He has a good shot . He is big and can hit. Look at me I am describing Jake


Whatever pick they take it will be good.
- VANTEL

I havent seen much of a shot from him at all

Welcome. We’re on the right track, this is what i figured after we drafted QH. I think there’s a decent chance Joe Levi comes in and makes a lot of posters n here eat crow
- neem55

I think Juolevi (if not traded ) will play some time on the Canucks this year .

As far as eating crow it is only me and Nucker who think he still has issues . He is the only player drafted in the top 15 that year to never play a single NHL game but sure we will sit down and have a crow salad

I havent seen much of a shot from him at all
- neem55

You must have missed that beautiful wrist shot just under the bar from the blue line then.

It was pretty

https://twitter.com/elite...tatus/1120758195461533696

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKYCej14-KM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h82tcBMKkgI

I do think he is closer to Edler.

The OEL comes from he has the weapons and it depends on what he does with them. It is very hard to guess a guys ceiling when he is 17 .

I remember I/We thought Hodgson was a great pick at 10 and we thought Horvat was a mistake at 9 . You just never know
- VANTEL

all true, for me hockey sense, skill, skating all have to be above average for a top 10 pick. I don't think his hockey sense is above average.

all true, for me hockey sense, skill, skating all have to be above average for a top 10 pick. I don't think his hockey sense is above average.
- Nucker101

Where in the draft do you take player that say will for sure turn out to be a #4 defensive, never going to be nothing more never going to be nothing less.

Would you rate a #4 D men ahead of a 50 point forward? 100 NHL forwards scored 50 plus points this season.

I could see Kessel playing with Bo but Lucic I seriously doubt.

Yesterday Holland said he is going to see what happened to Lucic and try to fix his problem
- VANTEL

Whats he going to tell him? mcdavid is a franking wienerhead

all true, for me hockey sense, skill, skating all have to be above average for a top 10 pick. I don't think his hockey sense is above average.
- Nucker101

Look at the last video clip on the three I just posted . It gives a better ideal of his style. Absolutely nothing wrong with this kid

Where in the draft do you take player that say will for sure turn out to be a #4 defensive, never going to be nothing more never going to be nothing less.

Would you rate a #4 D men ahead of a 50 point forward? 100 NHL forwards scored 50 plus points this season.
- manvanfan

I bet this draft will have about 6 forwards that get 50 points in a year. If you are talking 50 pts in their NHL career I will add another 6 forwards.

Whats he going to tell him? mcdavid is a franking wienerhead
- Bettmanhatesus

Mcwienerhead

I bet this draft will have about 6 forwards that get 50 points in a year. If you are talking 50 pts in their NHL career I will add another 6 forwards.
- VANTEL

Is that your breaking point where taking a #4 defender ahead of a 45 point forward?

I have 9 forwards maybe 10 that will be 50 point players. Unfortunately for me though, my projections of players points have been about 5 points lower lately because of increased scoring.

Not positive on this, but, I believe they re-enter the draft, just like Adam Mascherin from a previous draft/s.
- Reubenkincade

It depends on age.

Is that your breaking point where taking a #4 defender ahead of a 45 point forward?

I have 9 forwards maybe 10 that will be 50 point players. Unfortunately for me though, my projections of players points have been about 5 points lower lately because of increased scoring.
- manvanfan

I would like to know who the three other defenders Canucks have in 4 years that would be ahead of him. We know Hughes but then who?

I think he will follow normal progression. Start at the 5/6 for a year or two then promoted to the second pairing and eventually finish his 15 year career on the top pair.