FWIW Pronman did a mock draft of how he thought things would go and had Vancouver picking Caufield with the likes of Boldy, Podkolzin and Newhook still available. Such a crapshoot after 2
- WhiteLie

Since we are out of the top 5 just fill the needs.

Soderstrom at 10 is fine for another RHD which we desperately need.

UFA for Bo and maybe acquire another RHD thru trade and we're good for this season.

No reason for BPA here in this draft outside of the top 5.

Git er' done Jimmy.

Since we are out of the top 5 just fill the needs.

Soderstrom at 10 is fine for another RHD which we desperately need.

UFA for Bo and maybe acquire another RHD thru trade and we're good for this season.

No reason for BPA here in this draft outside of the top 5.

Git er' done Jimmy.


- LordHumungous

I have a feeling Myers will be a Canuck in three weeks. When Jim came out and said all the Dmen on St.L are over 6'2 the writing was on the wall.

I have a feeling Myers will be a Canuck in three weeks. When Jim came out and said all the Dmen on St.L are over 6'2 the writing was on the wall.
- VANTEL

He meant he wants TRyamkin back

He meant he wants TRyamkin back
- Brooks_Light

Tryankin won't be here this year. Myers will

I have a feeling Myers will be a Canuck in three weeks. When Jim came out and said all the Dmen on St.L are over 6'2 the writing was on the wall.
- VANTEL

Keep your filthy thoughts to yourself.

I have a feeling Myers will be a Canuck in three weeks. When Jim came out and said all the Dmen on St.L are over 6'2 the writing was on the wall.
- VANTEL

Ya pretty sure Jimmy was referring to that idiot crybaby Russian Tree.

Don't want that clown here but it is what it is.

As far as UFA/trade wingers for Bo who do you like?

UFA dman?

Keep your filthy thoughts to yourself.
- Marwood

Shut your hole!

Ya pretty sure Jimmy was referring to that idiot crybaby Russian Tree.

Don't want that clown here but it is what it is.

As far as UFA/trade wingers for Bo who do you like?

UFA dman?
- LordHumungous

I think he meant both

Poor Boston they never get the calls
- VANTEL

I hope, wherever he is, Mason Raymond is having himself a good chuckle.

Since we are out of the top 5 just fill the needs.

Soderstrom at 10 is fine for another RHD which we desperately need.

UFA for Bo and maybe acquire another RHD thru trade and we're good for this season.

No reason for BPA here in this draft outside of the top 5.

Git er' done Jimmy.


- LordHumungous

BPA always, from 1st pick to last pick of the draft

BPA always, from 1st pick to last pick of the draft
- Codes1087

- NorthNuck

Quinn and Petey agree with me

BPA always, from 1st pick to last pick of the draft
- Codes1087

LOL

LOL
- LordHumungous

2016 draft was very much like this one (minus the fluctuation from 3-15). Matthews and Laine were clear 1+2, the rest was anyone's guess. Drafting for need outside of the first 2 picks got us Juolevi. I know the jury isn't out on him, but i am not sure I agree with drafting for positional need, ever.

2016 draft was very much like this one (minus the fluctuation from 3-15). Matthews and Laine were clear 1+2, the rest was anyone's guess. Drafting for need outside of the first 2 picks got us Juolevi. I know the jury isn't out on him, but i am not sure I agree with drafting for positional need, ever.
- Codes1087

So you'd suggest we draft overagers who have hit their skill ceiling in all the later rounds? They're the best players available on the day.

So you'd suggest we draft overagers who have hit their skill ceiling in all the later rounds? They're the best players available on the day.
- NorthNuck

wasting the last two picks every draft on overagers, or players who re-enter hasn't worked for us, EVER, so I am not really sure why management continues with this trend.

Again, that is a whole separate issue, because I don't believe those overage players, or players who were previously passed, were indeed the BPA's at that draft position.
ALSO - you're telling me that kids who were not drafted in their first year, and were also passed 5 or 6 rounds in their second year draft year, were the BPA with those picks? I am not sure I agree.

ADD - we know this specific amateur scouting staff can hit value with later rounds picks (forsling and Gaudette). I would rather they take a flyer on a first year draft eligible kid who they believe could be an NHL player, rather than a draft +1 or +2 kid.

wasting the last two picks every draft on overagers, or players who re-enter hasn't worked for us, EVER, so I am not really sure why management continues with this trend.

Again, that is a whole separate issue, because I don't believe those overage players, or players who were previously passed, were indeed the BPA's at that draft position.
ALSO - you're telling me that kids who were not drafted in their first year, and were also passed 5 or 6 rounds in their second year draft year, were the BPA with those picks? I am not sure I agree.

ADD - we know this specific amateur scouting staff can hit value with later rounds picks (forsling and Gaudette). I would rather they take a flyer on a first year draft eligible kid who they believe could be an NHL player, rather than a draft +1 or +2 kid.
- Codes1087

I would too, but you can't say that they are the BPA at that draft position. I have no doubt there were kids with better stats still on the board when Gaudette was picked.

I was just pointing out it's silly to just slap a BPA sign on every draft pick when there's no reasonable to way to know who that is, you just go with who your scouting staff believes to have the highest ceiling.

I would too, but you can't say that they are the BPA at that draft position. I have no doubt there were kids with better stats still on the board when Gaudette was picked.

I was just pointing out it's silly to just slap a BPA sign on every draft pick when there's no reasonable to way to know who that is, you just go with who your scouting staff believes to have the highest ceiling.
- NorthNuck

isn't that almost by definition, best player available?

either way, just a different opinion/philosphy on drafting. I trust Judd.

I have a feeling Myers will be a Canuck in three weeks. When Jim came out and said all the Dmen on St.L are over 6'2 the writing was on the wall.
- VANTEL

I honestly would not be opposed to a top 4 of

Edler - Stetcher
Hughes-Myers

Trade Tanev for a forward.

That would be a much better starting D than we had last year for sure. Myers has also pretty much played the entirety of the last 2 seasons.

isn't that almost by definition, best player available?

either way, just a different opinion/philosphy on drafting. I trust Judd.
- Codes1087

Judd was here for plenty of dud drafts, I trust JB. Track record speaks for iteself. Whatever directions/instruction he’s given from on high, it’s working.

wasting the last two picks every draft on overagers, or players who re-enter hasn't worked for us, EVER, so I am not really sure why management continues with this trend.

Again, that is a whole separate issue, because I don't believe those overage players, or players who were previously passed, were indeed the BPA's at that draft position.
ALSO - you're telling me that kids who were not drafted in their first year, and were also passed 5 or 6 rounds in their second year draft year, were the BPA with those picks? I am not sure I agree.

ADD - we know this specific amateur scouting staff can hit value with later rounds picks (forsling and Gaudette). I would rather they take a flyer on a first year draft eligible kid who they believe could be an NHL player, rather than a draft +1 or +2 kid.
- Codes1087

Wait, so when it’s questionable moves it’s “staff” and when it’s high end picks it’s Judd? Just want to be clear.

2016 draft was very much like this one (minus the fluctuation from 3-15). Matthews and Laine were clear 1+2, the rest was anyone's guess. Drafting for need outside of the first 2 picks got us Juolevi. I know the jury isn't out on him, but i am not sure I agree with drafting for positional need, ever.
- Codes1087

There's a time and a place for BPA...not sure if it's this draft. Drafting BPA has never really proven to be any more accurate than filling gaps in your club. Just a different vision. Is what it is.

Quinn and Petey agree with me
- Codes1087

Petey was very few teams BPA, it’s a pretty subjective term. Soemone has to define what you are looking for in a player and set out those values clearly. I’ll give you a hint who that someone is: not Judd.

I have a feeling Myers will be a Canuck in three weeks. When Jim came out and said all the Dmen on St.L are over 6'2 the writing was on the wall.
- VANTEL

There’s a good chance. I hope we don’t overpay.

Philly is shopping Nolan Patrick and their 1st...Edler/Tanev and what would be the sweetener?