They get 3rd pick odds in the lotto...subject to rising and falling like everyone else
- Bullfrog77

Somehow i see LV getting a top 3 pick tho.
Would be good for hype.

One of the few heavyweights that we always seem to show up for. Baring that I think we still lose 3-2.

I just get the feeling we are gonna get Michael Rasmussen, and I'd be OK with that

Goddamn teenagers drinking the alcohol and eating all the food and not being a mature seasoned pro.


If they're not captain serious towes, crosby, McDavid, they're broken.
- dbot

I think it's more than just being a punk. This market and management group is so desperate for some glimmer of hope that too much was expected of Virt too quickly.

Like big Dmen, heavy hitting power forwards take a little longer to develop and it seems they have a tendency to have issues around conditioning and (at times) substance abuse. I'm sure the canucks knew there would be some bumps in the road developing Virt.

The canuck organization is always spouting that everything’s peachy, operation normal, keep fighting the good fight... but in reality the near future is pretty bleak. That's why a NHL ready Virtanen would have been such a huge boost for this franchise.

Now let's see how good the canuck development system is.

Don't look at it as half empty. The party has just begun. Now the real race is on. Straight to the bottom baby!
- bloatedmosquito

I'm actually okay with the team this season showing effort every night. They just don't have the horses to compete. Much as I appreciate what the Sedins have done for Vancouver and how much fun they have been to watch in their prime, the reality is nothing will change until they are retired or traded.

Can't have 20 million tied up in cap space on three done players (Ericksson in that group) and expect to succeed.

I would rather they not tank, but they will end up with a decent pick. Hopefully JB finally takes someone who can actually put a puck on net.

Somehow i see LV getting a top 3 pick tho.
Would be good for hype.
- dbot

I think the team that finishes 28th also gets 28th odds in the draw. Kinda weird two teams finishing 28th lol

I just get the feeling we are gonna get Michael Rasmussen, and I'd be OK with that
- c_roy33

I just found out he's from Surrey!! he's a lock to be a Canuck now lol

...and yes I know...I quoted myself

I'm actually okay with the team this season showing effort every night. They just don't have the horses to compete. Much as I appreciate what the Sedins have done for Vancouver and how much fun they have been to watch in their prime, the reality is nothing will change until they are retired or traded.

Can't have 20 million tied up in cap space on three done players (Ericksson in that group) and expect to succeed.

I would rather they not tank, but they will end up with a decent pick. Hopefully JB finally takes someone who can actually put a puck on net.
- we_are_all_canucks

I would be OK with that statement if this team was similar to the 2000 - 2001 canucks but we are far, far from that. When your team chemistry is made up of aging vets, a few rookie/sophomore players, and a ton of fringe NHLers then it's hard to watch IMO.

I just get the feeling we are gonna get Michael Rasmussen, and I'd be OK with that
- c_roy33

Depends where we pick, but much like the Virtanen pick not my ideal choice if we pick in the top 10.

He's big, can skate well and is effective in front of the net but doesn't have the creativity/skill that we desperately need IMO.

I'm actually okay with the team this season showing effort every night. They just don't have the horses to compete. Much as I appreciate what the Sedins have done for Vancouver and how much fun they have been to watch in their prime, the reality is nothing will change until they are retired or traded.

Can't have 20 million tied up in cap space on three done players (Ericksson in that group) and expect to succeed.

I would rather they not tank, but they will end up with a decent pick. Hopefully JB finally takes someone who can actually put a puck on net.
- we_are_all_canucks

Not true, look at Pitts and Chicago

Depends where we pick, but much like the Virtanen pick not my ideal choice if we pick in the top 10.

He's big, can skate well and is effective in front of the net but doesn't have the creativity/skill that we desperately need IMO.
- belcherbd

Yeah I'm not as up on the draft this year as I am normally. Just saw some decent stats. Say we pick 5 again who would your choice be?

Yeah I'm not as up on the draft this year as I am normally. Just saw some decent stats. Say we pick 5 again who would your choice be?
- c_roy33

BPA....

Yeah I'm not as up on the draft this year as I am normally. Just saw some decent stats. Say we pick 5 again who would your choice be?
- c_roy33

Really depends how it plays out but I would be ecstatic to pick up Mittelstad or Liljegren there although I doubt they will still be available.

I think Tippet, Tolvanen, Vilardi, Pettersson and Glass are all guys I would take before Rasmussen as well.

Not true, look at Pitts and Chicago
- Retinalz

So you're saying that Toews Kane Hossa are done?
Crosby Kessel Malkin?
Not sure of the point your trying to make. Hank Dank and Louie are done.

Edit: sorry, missed the winky sarcastic emoji.

I just found out he's from Surrey!! he's a lock to be a Canuck now lol

...and yes I know...I quoted myself
- c_roy33

He isn't very good

Yeah I'm not as up on the draft this year as I am normally. Just saw some decent stats. Say we pick 5 again who would your choice be?
- c_roy33

Vilardi, Rasmussan, Tolvanen.

I just found out he's from Surrey!! he's a lock to be a Canuck now lol

...and yes I know...I quoted myself
- c_roy33

I really really hope we stay clear of Virtanen 2.0 in Rassmussen

He isn't very good
- CanuckDon

The guy is producing points at the rate of a fourth line junior player at 5v5.

All his points come from the power play. I would rather anyone in the top 15 projected than Rassmussen

I really really hope we stay clear of Virtanen 2.0 in Rassmussen
- Codes1087

Just stumbled upon a draft simulator.

Not great results.

Took about 10 trys to get within top3

I just get the feeling we are gonna get Michael Rasmussen, and I'd be OK with that
- c_roy33

I get the feeling we are getting Hischier, and I'd be OK with that.

The guy is producing points at the rate of a fourth line junior player at 5v5.

All his points come from the power play. I would rather anyone in the top 15 projected than Rassmussen
- Codes1087

Yup, huge. Huge bust potential. We need a prospect that drives play

I get the feeling we are getting Hischier, and I'd be OK with that.
- Scooby_Doo

He is going 1st

He is going 1st
- CanuckDon

Somebody has to be positive around here.

He is going 1st
- CanuckDon

I actually think he might be though. Despite what some people are saying online, he looked unreal during the WJC

I actually think he might be though. Despite what some people are saying online, he looked unreal during the WJC
- Codes1087

I think we are going to see things play out more this year depending on what team needs are.

If Colorado ends up getting 1st I'm not sure they take Hischier there.