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VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Jun 15 @ 11:18 AM ET
CGY ex head coach Ward on his way to ANA as Associate Coach

Seeing Newell Brown is let go should we expect him to be running the Flames PP next year?
Retinalz
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Vancouver, BC
Joined: 01.31.2015

Jun 15 @ 11:35 AM ET


Gotta check Mini's predictions for that, I'm not copying over the whole article

- NewYorkNuck

Based on Pronman list. So 8-10 and 38-42 on his list.
manvanfan
Vancouver Canucks
Location: MB
Joined: 01.21.2012

Jun 15 @ 11:44 AM ET
Based on Pronman list. So 8-10 and 38-42 on his list.
- Retinalz

He posted the 1-15 list already.

šŸ˜† I just looked at his top 15 again. Swinging for a homerun on just about every choice. Barely makes contact.
NewYorkNuck
Vancouver Canucks
Location: New York, NY
Joined: 07.11.2015

Jun 15 @ 12:07 PM ET
Based on Pronman list. So 8-10 and 38-42 on his list.
- Retinalz


Ya, 1-12 is up, here is 38-42:


38 Justin Robidas, C, Val-dā€™Or-QMJHL

March 13, 2003 | 5-foot-8 | 173 pounds

Skating: High-end
Puck Skills: Below-average
Hockey Sense: Average
Compete: Above-average

Robidas was an important player on a great junior team this season. Robidas plays the game with a lot of speed and energy which is why despite being 5-foot-8, I think his game could translate to higher levels. Heā€™s a great skater, who often takes pucks up the ice with speed and charges right for the net. Off the puck, he hustles to win battles and can kill penalties. Robidas shows good instincts as a playmaker, and flashes of good puck skills but I wouldnā€™t call his puck game what gets him to the NHL. In a sentence, Robidas projects as a middle-six NHL forward, likely on the wing, who will be a fan and coach favorite due to his speed and work ethic.

39 Samu Salminen, C, Jokerit-Jr. A. Liiga

April 9, 2003 | 6-foot-2 | 186 pounds

Skating: Below-average
Puck Skills: Average
Hockey Sense: Average
Compete: Above-average

Salminen saw his club season end early due to restrictions in the Helsinki area but finished well with a big U18 worlds where he was one of Finlandā€™s best players. Salminen is a big center who can make plays and do so in the hard areas of the ice or off the flank. He gets to the net and competes well but isnā€™t overly physical. He lacks NHL quickness, which is the main concern on projecting him to the top level. He has offense, not a flashy type, but makes a lot happen consistently when heā€™s on the ice due to his smarts and shows instances of individual skill while also being a faceoff ace. Scouts see him as a coachā€™s favorite type. In a sentence, Salminen projects as an NHL bottom-six center with third-line center as a realistic outcome.

40 Shai Buium, LHD, Sioux City-USHL

March 26, 2003 | 6-foot-3 | 209 pounds

Skating: Below-average
Puck Skills: Average
Hockey Sense: Average
Compete: Average

Buium kept progressing as the season went along, becoming an important part of a good USHL team by the end. Buium is a big defenseman with a high skill level. He has the stickhandling ability and creativity to inside-out checkers often off the rush or by making attacks off the offensive blue line. He has decent offensive instincts as a playmaker to find seams and make a first pass, although that aspect can be inconsistent in his game. Buiumā€™s skating is a concern, though, as he will struggle with the pro pace due to his inability to escape pressure and play fast. He has a good defensive stick and hockey sense but due to the skating, I donā€™t see him as a top defender versus pros. In a sentence, Buium projects as a third-pair NHL defenseman with the potential to play higher in the lineup.

41 Dmitri Kostenko, RHD, Togliatti-VHL

Sept. 25, 2002 | 6-foot-1 | 187 pounds

Skating: Below-average
Puck Skills: Average
Hockey Sense: Average
Compete: Average

Kostenko showed well versus men and juniors this season in Russia. He stands out with the puck on his stick, has slick hands and the ability to fool checkers with his one-on-one plays. Heā€™s a creative passer who makes a strong outlet and has blue line poise. Kostenkoā€™s main drawback is he has a heavy skating stride. Even though he has a decent defensive stick and size, his lack of quickness will make his defending questionable as he advances levels, but the offense in his game keeps him as a strong prospect. In a sentence, Kostenko projects to play NHL games on a third pair with enough offense to advance up a lineup.

42 Stanislav Svozil, LHD, Brno-Czech Extraliga

Jan. 17, 2003 | 6-foot-1 | 182 pounds

Skating: Average
Puck Skills: Average
Hockey Sense: Average
Compete: Average

Svozil had an up-and-down season, and his ranking is more based on his toolkit than his performance. He is a 6-foot-1 defenseman who can skate and make plays at both ends of the rink. He has enough speed and skill to lead a rush and create offense. He can make creative offensive plays on his outlets and inside the offensive blue line. His gaps are solid, he takes the body and is reliable to play against better players. Some NHL scouts think he lacks enough quickness to play in the league but I think itā€™s just good enough. Svozil has shown the ability to play well versus men and playing ahead of his age group, which are typical indicators of future success. In a sentence, Svozil projects as a third-pair NHL defenseman with enough offense to play higher in a lineup crunch.
NewYorkNuck
Vancouver Canucks
Location: New York, NY
Joined: 07.11.2015

Jun 15 @ 12:08 PM ET
He posted the 1-15 list already.

šŸ˜† I just looked at his top 15 again. Swinging for a homerun on just about every choice. Barely makes contact.

- manvanfan


Pronman is swinging for homeruns? Just curious, as it seems like it's those same names batted about in the top of the draft
bloatedhefty
Location: Fat Like a Goalie
Joined: 04.19.2017

Jun 15 @ 12:21 PM ET
Can we not do both?
- NewYorkNuck


Thatā€™s just greedy.
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Jun 15 @ 12:24 PM ET
krufrank
@krufrank
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If you believe the "leaks" (likely from agent?) - initial contract offers from VAN have been: 3 years @$7M for Pettersson and 3 year @$4.8M for Hughes.
NewYorkNuck
Vancouver Canucks
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Jun 15 @ 12:28 PM ET
krufrank
@krufrank
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If you believe the "leaks" (likely from agent?) - initial contract offers from VAN have been: 3 years @$7M for Pettersson and 3 year @$4.8M for Hughes.

- VANTEL


7 for Petey would be good. Think Hughes will end up more around 5.5/6
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Jun 15 @ 12:31 PM ET
7 for Petey would be good. Think Hughes will end up more around 5.5/6
- NewYorkNuck


At this time I think 6 for Hughes is a bit much . I know Ruby agrees
CanuckDon
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Las Vegas
Joined: 08.05.2014

Jun 15 @ 12:39 PM ET
I know people hate Pronman, and people are grumpy about people paying for subscriptions, but here's his final draft ranking on The Athletic (I've taken out the paragraph he's written about each of them them as it's way too long):


He goes all the way to 151 with a paragraph for each, so if there was someone specific you want to know where he ranked, I can post that over.

- NewYorkNuck

Thanks for posting. Second worst list of seen. I love how powers is an all star but below average at most skills lol
CanuckDon
Vancouver Canucks
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Jun 15 @ 12:42 PM ET
krufrank
@krufrank
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If you believe the "leaks" (likely from agent?) - initial contract offers from VAN have been: 3 years @$7M for Pettersson and 3 year @$4.8M for Hughes.

- VANTEL

If true thatā€™s huge. They would actually have some cap space
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Jun 15 @ 12:47 PM ET
If true thatā€™s huge. They would actually have some cap space
- CanuckDon


My biggest fear with the team this year was handing out to much money on players that haven't reached full potential.

Giving 7 mil to a player everyone calls Poutey or 6 mil to a small guy that players get around easier than a turnstile had me wondering if it was too early for these contracts.

I realize both of their potential though.
bloatedhefty
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Jun 15 @ 12:51 PM ET
At this time I think 6 for Hughes is a bit much . I know Ruby agrees
- VANTEL


You donā€™t have confidence in Hughes getting better with age? If the Canucks see QH as a core piece I donā€™t see much wrong with a six year offer as long as it doesnā€™t contain a full NMC.

If QH signs I think the last two years of a six year contract will look awesome @ that price.
NewYorkNuck
Vancouver Canucks
Location: New York, NY
Joined: 07.11.2015

Jun 15 @ 12:51 PM ET
Thanks for posting. Second worst list of seen. I love how powers is an all star but below average at most skills lol
- CanuckDon


I mean, to be fair, it says below average on one of the four, not most lol

How he grades:

Attributes are graded on a scale using the terms poor (lowest), below average, average, above average, high end, and elite (highest). Average is meant as a compliment, not as a criticism. Saying an attribute is average means it projects as NHL average. Shots are only graded if they are notably good or poor.


And I think he grades them based on the category he puts them in. So "Average" at the All-Stat category.
CanuckDon
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Las Vegas
Joined: 08.05.2014

Jun 15 @ 12:59 PM ET
I mean, to be fair, it says below average on one of the four, not most lol

How he grades:



And I think he grades them based on the category he puts them in. So "Average" at the All-Stat category.

- NewYorkNuck

ā€œAverageā€ at the all star category? How about average compared to an average NHL player: what a (frank)ing tool.

So if Owen is below average as an all star at puck skills and Eklund is elite at puck skills for a first line player who is better?
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Jun 15 @ 1:10 PM ET
You donā€™t have confidence in Hughes getting better with age? If the Canucks see QH as a core piece I donā€™t see much wrong with a six year offer as long as it doesnā€™t contain a full NMC.

If QH signs I think the last two years of a six year contract will look awesome @ that price.

- bloatedhefty


I understand 6 year and longer contracts but I definitely don't like them. I see league wide teams trying to get rid of long term contracts.


Nighthawk
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Canuckville, BC
Joined: 01.09.2015

Jun 15 @ 1:11 PM ET
krufrank
@krufrank
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If you believe the "leaks" (likely from agent?) - initial contract offers from VAN have been: 3 years @$7M for Pettersson and 3 year @$4.8M for Hughes.

- VANTEL

Sounds about right. Hughes lack of D brings down his value & D donā€™t get paid like top Cā€™s.
NewYorkNuck
Vancouver Canucks
Location: New York, NY
Joined: 07.11.2015

Jun 15 @ 1:18 PM ET
ā€œAverageā€ at the all star category? How about average compared to an average NHL player: what a (frank)ing tool.

So if Owen is below average as an all star at puck skills and Eklund is elite at puck skills for a first line player who is better?

- CanuckDon




Why are you so angry with Pronman? I never really understand the hate. Have you put out your draft list? Always easier to criticize someone when you're not in the arena.

As to your questions, I have no idea, you'd have to ask PronmanĀ ā€“Ā but presumably Power as he's listed him as number 1.
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Jun 15 @ 1:24 PM ET
Sounds about right. Hughes lack of D brings down his value & D donā€™t get paid like top Cā€™s.
- Nighthawk


Obviously Kurfrank is not an NHL source but yeah numbers could be right or not?

Also seeing by another unreliable source about Canucks have interest in Reinhart.
CanuckDon
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Las Vegas
Joined: 08.05.2014

Jun 15 @ 1:41 PM ET


Why are you so angry with Pronman? I never really understand the hate. Have you put out your draft list? Always easier to criticize someone when you're not in the arena.

As to your questions, I have no idea, you'd have to ask PronmanĀ ā€“Ā but presumably Power as he's listed him as number 1.

- NewYorkNuck

I donā€™t hate him I just think he is an idiot. Scrap your draft list and start over.
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Jun 15 @ 1:44 PM ET
I think the new farm team is missing the opportunity . The new team should be called the Abbottsford Fertilizer

Retinalz
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Vancouver, BC
Joined: 01.31.2015

Jun 15 @ 1:49 PM ET

Lance Lysowski
@LLysowski
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Iā€™m hearing the same as Elliotte: the Sabres are preparing for the possibility that theyā€™ll own two picks in the top 10.
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Who knows which team, but I'd say a 20% chance we could be the one.
CanuckDon
Vancouver Canucks
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Jun 15 @ 1:52 PM ET
Lance Lysowski
@LLysowski
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Iā€™m hearing the same as Elliotte: the Sabres are preparing for the possibility that theyā€™ll own two picks in the top 10.
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Elliotte Friedman
@FriedgeHNIC
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Good morningā€¦latest carcast is up. Enjoy! https://podcast.sportsnet...-intensity-with-identity/
& https://music.amazon.ca/p...mDPudGq3YSEdqSzRQApQRJgsK


Who knows which team, but I'd say a 20% chance we could be the one.

- Retinalz

I hope we trade this pick. Itā€™s a sh!t draft imo
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Jun 15 @ 1:54 PM ET
Lance Lysowski
@LLysowski
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Iā€™m hearing the same as Elliotte: the Sabres are preparing for the possibility that theyā€™ll own two picks in the top 10.
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Elliotte Friedman
@FriedgeHNIC
Ā· 4h
Good morningā€¦latest carcast is up. Enjoy! https://podcast.sportsnet...-intensity-with-identity/
& https://music.amazon.ca/p...mDPudGq3YSEdqSzRQApQRJgsK


Who knows which team, but I'd say a 20% chance we could be the one.

- Retinalz


I have seen a few people saying Canucks have interest in Reinhart.

That should go over well with Benning selling another first .
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Jun 15 @ 1:55 PM ET
I hope we trade this pick. Itā€™s a sh!t draft imo
- CanuckDon



I thought it was a strong possibility all along
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