I think it will be hard to be disappointed next Friday no matter who they take.
- VANTEL

Most likely.

Most likely.
- Marwood

Except Don and Boqvist

Gee, havnt heard that one before...
- Whiskey-Tango

Anyone that drew a comparison between JV and Burt during his draft doesn't follow prospects. End of story. JV for one isn't big or physical and he certainly doesn't have the IQ of either player.

I like the Kassian comparison better, prospect wise at least.

Heavy feet, nasty and good playmaker, obviously some other activities side-tracked kassian but he was a pretty legit prospect when buffalo took him.
- belcherbd

ya good comparison but Tkachuk is a bit faster and has a higher IQ obviously. But they are both big, skilled and underated playmakers

I don't think he is considered core. I am not sure he was even Bennings pick (Aquilinni?). I think the first year did not go well at all and the second was not much better.I think Benning would like to stop hearing the comparisons to Ehlers and Willy N
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Jake has also come out and said he doesn't want to be a banger , he wants to produce as a top 6 player. I think when his value goes up he will be gone. That is my thoughts
- VANTEL

While its nice ambition from him to want to produce offensively, the guy has said a lot of different things about the type of player he is or wants to be. IMO until he actually figures it out for himself, and not what coaches/agents/broadcasters tell him, he will still shuffle around in various roles at a mediocre NHL level

From Cam Robinson - Dobber Prospects:

1. Dahlin
2. Svechnikov
3. Hughes
4. Zadina
5. Wahlstrom
6. Dobson
7. Kotkaniemi
8. Boqvist
9. Tkachuk
10. Farabee
11. Bokk
12. Ty Smith
13. Kupari
14. Berggren
15. Bouchard
16. Kravtsov
- chompsey

real nice list other than the Bouchard hate

Rick Dhaliwal
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@DhaliwalSports
2m2 minutes ago

If the #Canucks go looking for size and grit on July 1st, hearing Jay Beagle is a player they could be looking a
- VANTEL

Sounds like tampering to me.

Except Don and Boqvist
- VANTEL

Next Friday can't get here soon enough.

Except Don and Boqvist
- VANTEL

yes I would have a meltdown. It's true

Except Don and Boqvist
- VANTEL

Sounds like tampering to me.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Perfect. I knew Benning wanted to unload a first round pick but this is creative. Well done Jimmy

yes I would have a meltdown. It's true
- CanuckDon

So....none of us should park in Yaletown?

So....none of us should park in Yaletown?
- A_SteamingLombardi

Don't park anywhere close to Prez's house

Sounds like tampering to me.
- A_SteamingLombardi

You need to find the smoking gun , who said it?

Boqvist has the best shot
- VANTEL

I'm surprised you got away with saying that without receiving an earful

Lots of good discussion on the Dmen we might end up with. For me as long as we don't walk away with Tkachuk or Kotkaniemi at 7 I will be happy whatever JB decides.

That said.
I think if Hughes is at 7 you have to take him
Bouchard is getting a lot of hate, I think he will be a very good NHL player
No chance Zadina is available at 7.

My inside understanding is that the Canucks have Tkachuk #1 on their list at the 7th pick followed by Dobson then Bouchard, so take that for what its worth...
- chompsey

Well (frank).

One of these things is not like the others...

Lots of good discussion on the Dmen we might end up with. For me as long as we don't walk away with Tkachuk or Kotkaniemi at 7 I will be happy whatever JB decides.

That said.
I think if Hughes is at 7 you have to take him
Bouchard is getting a lot of hate, I think he will be a very good NHL player
No chance Zadina is available at 7.
- NorthNuck

My rankings are based on how happy I'd be if the following were announced at #7:
Dahlin
Svechnikov
Zadina
Hughes
Wahlstrom
Kotkaniemi
Boqvist
Dobson
Bouchard
Trading Down into top-15
Tkachuk
Trading down past 15

One of these things is not like the others...
- NorthNuck

The guy in the Rangers jersey?

My rankings are based on how happy I'd be if the following were announced at #7:
Dahlin
Svechnikov
Zadina
Hughes
Wahlstrom
Kotkaniemi
Boqvist
Dobson
Bouchard
Trading Down into top-15
Tkachuk
Trading down past 15


- WhiteLie

Dahlin
Svechnikov
Zadina
Hughes
Wahlstrom
Dobson
Bouchard
Boqvist
Trading down for extra picks
Kotkaniemi
Trading for Hanifin
Tkachuk

Don't park anywhere close to Prez's house
- CanuckDon

I'll be hiding in the bushes by the woodpile.

Well (frank).
- DrChristianTroy

Safety first

One of these things is not like the others...
- NorthNuck

You're right, Luongo is a panther.