He'll be an nhl 5'10 185 in no time
- IanEsplen

I just don't think it makes sence he's just too small.

I totally agree about Petan. Too many people are passing on him cause of his size.
- lkeh73

The puck seems to follow him whenever he is on the ice. I like that.

If only i had time off to come out to Calgary, been a few years since I left. Loved to head out to High River area on he motorcycle and stop at one of the many biker bars for a cold one!
- 1970vintage

Hate to disappoint you but I'm not sure any of them are left.

I just don't think it makes sence he's just too small.
- robpat

So, you're telling me a guy for will very likely round into Ray Whitney you have no interest in drafting?

Hate to disappoint you but I'm not sure any of them are left.
- IanEsplen

Yeah, I've read that, tragic.

Trade Vantel and Bieksa#3 at the draft please!!
- golfingsince

no! Vantel is Untouchable..!

5'8 165 is just too small in a league where guys will have 20-40 pounds on him.
- robpat

PASS! to small

no! Vantel is Untouchable..!
- Canuckfan2006

..not what his frisky Filipina girlfriend says..... *insert rim shot here*

PASS! to small
- Canuckfan2006

Who was the last decent prospect we drafted who actually had size..?

So, you're telling me a guy for will very likely round into Ray Whitney you have no interest in drafting?
- IanEsplen

Yes the guy is too small on a team that is already too small.

Who was the last decent prospect we drafted who actually had size..?
- vancity787

Bryan Allan maybe?

The puck seems to follow him whenever he is on the ice. I like that.
- IanEsplen

In the CHL. Not the nhl.

Who was the last decent prospect we drafted who actually had size..?
- vancity787

Jensen and Gaunce don't count...?

Yes the guy is too small on a team that is already too small.
- robpat

I know there are small guys who make it to the NHL. I think there will be better options for a team that wants to get bigger at 24 then a 5'8 skill guy. They already have that type of player and you just can't teach size.

Bryan Allan maybe?
- 1970vintage

Luc Bourdon (RIP) was around 6'2 and over 200 pounds (and he was just starting to fill out)

I know there are small guys who make it to the NHL. I think there will be better options for a team that wants to get bigger at 24 then a 5'8 skill guy. They already have that type of player and you just can't teach size.
- robpat

So in 5 years when everyone is whining that we should have taken him I don't want to hear any of it.

Put Kassian on o e side and Guance on the other and see how small he is.

Jensen and Gaunce don't count...?


- Fosco

I assumed he meant that actually played for the Canucks.

So in 5 years when everyone is whining that we should have taken him I don't want to hear any of it.

Put Kassian on o e side and Guance on the other and see how small he is.
- IanEsplen

He will still be 5'8-5'10....he is not the right player for them right now you just can't have 2 guys as small as Schroder and him in today's NHL and be sucessful.

Yeah, www.bcliquorstores.com/pr...t-catalogue?search=stiegl
- 1970vintage

Damn, had to travel for it. Also picked up a couple of Fruli. Probably another 20 minutes until I can crack one.

He will still be 5'8-5'10....he is not the right player for them right now you just can't have 2 guys as small as Schroder and him in today's NHL and be sucessful.
- robpat

It's not like Schroeder is a lock to be here by the time Petan is ready to play. If he's BPA then he's BPA.

Klefbom, Paajarvi, 7th overall for Cory and Schroeder

Edler, Burrows for 5th Overall, Skinner
- Gullzy

^^^ this..
id even do edler for 5th overall straight up. hes been brutal and needs a change of scenery.

this is one of the deepest drafts in years. take monahan 5th and nichushkin 7th.
load up on high end draft picks especially with our prospect cupboard bare.
edler and cory are expendable. we have quality pieces that can fill in.
buy out ballard and booth. use the extra cash for a FA signing.

we will be able to be competitive now AND more importantly the future.

Damn, had to travel for it. Also picked up a couple of Fruli. Probably another 20 minutes until I can crack one.
- golfingsince

Your lucky anouther 8 hours of a night shift to go... However my shift has a selection of GIB chilling in the fridge for a Morning brverage. let us know how they are.

Damn, had to travel for it. Also picked up a couple of Fruli. Probably another 20 minutes until I can crack one.
- golfingsince

It's worth the trip

It's not like Schroeder is a lock to be here by the time Petan is ready to play. If he's BPA then he's BPA.
- golfingsince

That's true he still was a player on a good team. How did he play in the Memorial Cup? Did any one see him? That would be a good gauge.

Your lucky anouther 8 hours of a night shift to go... However my shift has a selection of GIB chilling in the fridge for a Morning brverage. let us know how they are.
- robpat

Very refreshing. Good call Vintage. Great for the warm weather.