Yes it seems to have coincided with the key forward injuries. Maybe harder or new thing for him compensate to cover so many Sedin and Gagner gaffs.
- Nuck4U

His defensive game is still weak, plus outside of Tanev, none of the vet dmen can really anchor a pairing and hold the fort.

I would take that zadina kid if hes available.
- Bettmanhatesus

I like him but not picking D is a problem.
The Oilers & Leafs know that so why do the Preds pick D & always have been more than solid back there? Never can have enough D.
Wingers don’t win cups. If top 6 C’s r not available top 4 D is always a good bet.

I havent see Zadorov in the top 5 of any mock draft, and tkachuk has been in and out on many boards too. So I`m suggesting both will be top5 after the tourney. Svechnikov may move down, not sure about him as his injury before WJC and him not playing much this year.

Edit: Zadina, these zed names get me every time.
- neem55

Number 4 on this list is Zadina

https://www.google.ca/amp...rankings-december/sn-amp/

How soon until Hutton is sent down to Utica?
- Marwood

Think about that would you

I havent see Zadorov in the top 5 of any mock draft, and tkachuk has been in and out on many boards too. So I`m suggesting both will be top5 after the tourney. Svechnikov may move down, not sure about him as his injury before WJC and him not playing much this year.

Edit: Zadina, these zed names get me every time.
- neem55

Zadina yeah he’s been up with Tkachuck see this one:

https://www.google.ca/amp...rankings-december/sn-amp/

I do like Zadina over Tkachuck as I see him as only a winger for NHL. But agree need to see more of healthy Svenchikov to see where that goes.

Think about that would you
- Nighthawk

You pulled a Booner in the last thread. Been there, done that.

http://www.hockeybuzz.com...as-really-wrong/200/89671
- Nucker101

Oh!, well should of said d!ckhead.

You pulled a Booner in the last thread. Been there, done that.
- bloatedmosquito

I do it often too 😂😂👍

His defensive game is still weak, plus outside of Tanev, none of the vet dmen can really anchor a pairing and hold the fort.
- Nucker101

For sure. But his strength is puck moving and offensive pressure. Only D man capable of carrying the puck to the net and scoring right now among group. Totally want him over Edler in PP1 to feed BB.

His Defensive play though did fall to Stecher like and mistake prone Hutton. But that decline seems to be the factors mentioned and with Tanev back could help rebound improvement.

How soon until Hutton is sent down to Utica?
- Marwood

Well it's already a year and a half late, sooo maybe never

Stecher is crap, worse than crap, but he scored last game so I'm sure his stock has risen with some here..

Thumbs down for coaching or my perspective?
- bloatedmosquito

Coaching... how could anyone criticize your perspective.

For sure. But his strength is puck moving and offensive pressure. Only D man capable of carrying the puck to the net and scoring right now among group. Totally want him over Edler in PP1 to feed BB.

His Defensive play though did fall to Stecher like and mistake prone Hutton. But that seems to be the factors mentioned and with Tanev back could help too.
- Nuck4U

Stetcher looked like a Tyson Barrie type dman during the first 30 games or so last year and hasn’t been the same since so it’ll be interesting to see if the same thing happens with DP.

Hutton’s best season was his rookie season as well.

Zadina yeah he’s been up with Tkachuck see this one:

https://www.google.ca/amp...rankings-december/sn-amp/

I do like Zadina over Tkachuck as I see him as winger for NHL. But agree need to see more of healthy Svenchikov to see where that goes.
- Nuck4U

Both are wingers (according to sportsnet and where they play in the WJC), we need LW more which is Tkachuk. I think most on this thread know I want the big kid to come in and stir the drink, I`m sure I`m not the only one. Haven`t had a guy like that since Bert, IMO we need that in our top 6 again. Zadina is winning me over though and honestly, I`ll be happy with another top5 pick either way as this looks like a solid draft group to me.

#top5pick2018

Both are wingers (according to sportsnet and where they play in the WJC), we need LW more which is Tkachuk. I think most on this thread know I want the big kid to come in and stir the drink, I`m sure I`m not the only one. Haven`t had a guy like that since Bert, IMO we need that in our top 6 again. Zadina is winning me over though and honestly, I`ll be happy with another top5 pick either way as this looks like a solid draft group to me.

#top5pick2018
- neem55

A top 5 pick is not a proper way to rebuild man. I’m hoping for a pick in the 8-13 range. Higher odds of moving up and more wins.

Think about that would you
- Nighthawk

I did.
He should have been in Utica 2 years ago with Stetcher. I'm sure they are no longer waiver excempt but it's disappointing to see them regress and struggle.

Both are wingers (according to sportsnet and where they play in the WJC), we need LW more which is Tkachuk. I think most on this thread know I want the big kid to come in and stir the drink, I`m sure I`m not the only one. Haven`t had a guy like that since Bert, IMO we need that in our top 6 again. Zadina is winning me over though and honestly, I`ll be happy with another top5 pick either way as this looks like a solid draft group to me.

#top5pick2018
- neem55

JV plays either wing.
JG is a RW though.
Forgoing picking a D will delay us.

Once he grows up he'll be a good hockey player.
- A_SteamingLombardi

hutton or virt?

hutton or virt?
- Bettmanhatesus

The camera man

- Nucker101

His defensive game is still weak, plus outside of Tanev, none of the vet dmen can really anchor a pairing and hold the fort.
- Nucker101

sounds alot like about 25 teams in the nhl

Both are wingers (according to sportsnet and where they play in the WJC), we need LW more which is Tkachuk. I think most on this thread know I want the big kid to come in and stir the drink, I`m sure I`m not the only one. Haven`t had a guy like that since Bert, IMO we need that in our top 6 again. Zadina is winning me over though and honestly, I`ll be happy with another top5 pick either way as this looks like a solid draft group to me.

#top5pick2018
- neem55

Agree we need that LW scoring toughness. Why signing E. Kane could help. Among the holes Top D hardest to fill right now other then draft. Order of Preference Dahlin, Boqvist, Dobson, Bouchard.

Though Gadjo may be that powerfoward net front guy for Canucks. Could be elevated like a Lucic or Maroon to top 6, playing with talented Center, maybe EP?

sounds alot like about 25 teams in the nhl
- Bettmanhatesus

More like 10-15 teams that are all crappy/mediocre.

Stetcher looked like a Tyson Barrie type dman during the first 30 games or so last year and hasn’t been the same since so it’ll be interesting to see if the same thing happens with DP.

Hutton’s best season was his rookie season as well.
- Nucker101

dmen always have there ups and downs, doughty still looking for his jock, he looked like he belongs in the ahl

dmen always have there ups and downs, doughty still looking for his jock, he looked like he belongs in the ahl
- Bettmanhatesus

No doubt. Hopefully he finishes the season strong, he might need a game in the press box as a wakeup call though.

Stetcher looked like a Tyson Barrie type dman during the first 30 games or so last year and hasn’t been the same since so it’ll be interesting to see if the same thing happens with DP.

Hutton’s best season was his rookie season as well.
- Nucker101

Yes. The beat down you get as a Canuck D does sag that sas they had in their games. Was hoping under TG system they would pick it up but those key injuries piling up just doesn’t help.