The Canucks should select the top rated WHL player available at the time of their pick. Doesn't matter who else is still available, take a (frank)ing WHL player.
- Scooby_Doo

I'm guessing you wanted Kyle Beach over Cody Hodgson, right? Don't lie.



Stick to the OHL IMO, I trust the team's OHL scouts the most. But best player available no matter what position or league is always the way to go, especially when drafting late.

Domi will be taken early...
- Canuckfan2006

Yup, top 20 easily, and top 15 is quite possible.

Leblanc for 24th overall would be a fair deal.
- DrRecchi

Isn't he supposed to be a 3rd liner at best?

Mantha,Morrisey,Lazar,Domi,Pulock and Ristolainen are my picks
- RF_4eva

Outside of maybe Mantha, none of those guys should be available at 24. I think Lazar will be taken a few picks ahead, ditto with Ristolainen but I could see a scenario where those two guys might just slip to 24. Lazar was apparently impressive in the playoffs so that's why I think his stock is up. Mantha has a rep for being a lazy player who doesn't use his size enough which is why I could see him falling. Don't know much about the Finnish d-man but I did see him in the top 20 of most mocks.


I'm interested to see where Petan goes.

Isn't he supposed to be a 3rd liner at best?
- Nucker101

Long-term I think he projects similair to a Burrows type.

18-20 goals low end, 30 goals high end.

It really depends on who he plays with

Prayers are answered, Sestito signed for two more years. No need to make any more changes now

Prayers are answered, Sestito signed for two more years. No need to make any more changes now
- 1970vintage

WHAT? Why didn't I get the TSN signing update?

WHAT? Why didn't I get the TSN signing update?
- IanEsplen

Don't know, I guess it wasn't an important enough story...

It's posted on CDC, which is usually done hours after everyone else has reported it.

WHAT? Why didn't I get the TSN signing update?
- IanEsplen

It was reported yesterday...

EDIT: (frank)ing sarcastic bastards.

Isn't he supposed to be a 3rd liner at best?
- Nucker101

Yes.

And we accept that deal.

Yes.

And we accept that deal.
- Scabeh

I'm thinking there would have to be a 3rd or 4th coming with Lebanc.

Still interested?

Who would you guys trade for Nuge?

Who would you guys trade for Nuge?
- Oilers4Life14

Tanev and Luongo?

But seriously, the Oilers aren't moving Nuge

Who would you guys trade for Nuge?
- Oilers4Life14

Anyone you like, everyone is available.

EDIT, also, I can't believe that there are 13 other oilers4life, you guys are soooooo original.

Long-term I think he projects similair to a Burrows type.

18-20 goals low end, 30 goals high end.

It really depends on who he plays with
- IanEsplen

Everything I've seen about him suggests that he projects to be a defensive 3rd line center with good character and leadership abilities, but lacks the offensive upside to ever be a 20+ goal player consistently. I'd rather use the first to draft a potential top 6 forward. IMO we already have a Leblanc type player in Gaunce, but Gaunce still has more upside offensively because of his age if his offensive game translates.

I'm thinking there would have to be a 3rd or 4th coming with Lebanc.

Still interested?
- IanEsplen

No thanks. Leblanc had 10 goals and 8 assists for 18 points in 62 games in the AHL this year. I'd rather keep that first and draft a player with more offensive upside. It's much easier to sign solid bottom 6 players through FA in the future than it is to sign top 6 forwards. Supply and demand.

No thanks. Leblanc had 10 goals and 8 assists for 18 points in 62 games in the AHL this year. I'd rather keep that first and draft a player with more offensive upside. It's much easier to sign solid bottom 6 players through FA in the future than it is to sign top 6 forwards. Supply and demand.
- Nucker101

He's not what we need at all right now

I would love Domi to come to vancouver
- qazzwy

Leafs will take Domi if he is available, will not slip down to 24...

I'm thinking there would have to be a 3rd or 4th coming with Lebanc.

Still interested?
- IanEsplen

I'd rather give Florida another 1st to keep Ballard.

I'm warming up to Laurent Dauphin. Every time I see him he stands out and the puck seems to follow him.

tree fitty

Yup, top 20 easily, and top 15 is quite possible.
- Nucker101

some of us are hoping Domi's still there at 15 when the Isles pick!

EDM: Paarjavi

VAN: 2013 1st, Tanev, Random Prospect
- Oilers4Life14

this is terrible. Tanev isn't going anywhere if Gillis is looking to retool with youth and shed salary, unless he's asking for a huge raise. He's a solid young defenseman, I'd be happy to see him on the Isles but Vancouver isn't going to be moving him, let alone throwing in a 1st round pick.

EDM: Paarjavi

VAN: Tanev

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EDM: Hemsky + Klessy

VAN: 1st
- Oilers4Life14

edm would need to throw in a pick for the first suggestion, second one...seriously? Vancouver's looking to shed cap and you want to give them another bad contract?

Ian Esplen: Value of the 24th pick
Value of the 24th pick

Brandon Gormley- Phoenix
Brett Connolly- Tampa Bay
- IanEsplen

, are you serious? like straight up no extras u think you can have these 2 with your 24th pick?????