always going to be haters. The league is going small and this is a special talent. I don't think I'm as optimistic he plays in van this year as probably some on here are (I'm guessing) but the talent is pretty crazy with this kid. Electric player with the puck on his stick.
- neem55

As much as we love Bo and Brock, they’re goal scorers first and foremost and not exactly guys who control the pace of the game.

If Petersson and Hughes pan out, they add a completely different element to this team. Both at 5v5 and on the PP.

As much as we love Bo and Brock, they’re goal scorers first and foremost and not exactly guys who control the pace of the game.

If Petersson and Hughes pan out, they add a completely different element to this team.
- Nucker101

Once Hughes starts passing/skating like he can, it's going to shut a lot of people on here up. I do think he's at least a year away. I agree, he brings a completely different element, even than Pettersson too really. His stickhandling/passing/skating are all A+ IMO

Once Hughes starts passing/skating like he can, it's going to shut a lot of people on here up. I do think he's at least a year away. I agree, he brings a completely different element, even than Pettersson too really. His stickhandling/passing/skating are all A+ IMO
- neem55

Let him play 9 games and take it from there

Let him play 9 games and take it from there
- VANTEL

It will be interesting what JB does, I don't hate a year at Michigan or in Utica. He's so talented, but playing D at 18 is no joke.

It will be interesting what JB does, I don't hate a year at Michigan or in Utica. He's so talented, but playing D at 18 is no joke.
- neem55

He did okay playing against men last year . Like I said start him off at Canucks if he is not ready send him down. Talents like Hischer do okay

Green Benning and Aquaman have all said EP will be a Canuck
- VANTEL

Yep.

I just don't want every top pick to necessarily be expected to make the jump.


and with having rookies in the lineup, maybe it is a little different this season with OJ having a year of pro in europe, same with Dahlen.


we shouldn't be in a rush to get young players into a losing environment and there is plenty most young players could learn in Utica.

He did okay playing against men last year . Like I said start him off at Canucks if he is not ready send him down. Talents like Hischer do okay
- VANTEL

Ya for sure, it's very possible. His talent is there, his body may not be yet.

2.8 mil off the books


Getting closer to Lefty's Tavares dream
- VANTEL

Come on. You are not very happy when Benning doesnt get something for players.

Come on. You are not very happy when Benning doesnt get something for players.

- boonerbuck

I don’t think a late round pick for Hutton is out of the question

Once Hughes starts passing/skating like he can, it's going to shut a lot of people on here up. I do think he's at least a year away. I agree, he brings a completely different element, even than Pettersson too really. His stickhandling/passing/skating are all A+ IMO
- neem55

100%

Quinn Hughes was on fire last night: 2 assists, 10 shot attempts, 4 scoring chances, 6 controlled exits, 3 controlled entries, out shot opposition 27-14. Some great defensive plays, too.

Some highlights of the dynamic #2018NHLDraft eligible's big game: https://t.co/WonmBf4Atx pic.twitter.com/wl097JUdA6

— Mitch Brown (@MitchLBrown) March 11, 2018

This was against one of the better teams in college as well. Hughes flat out took over some games against older players.

Dman version of Barzal

Only from the “all short players suck” crew


They know who they are
- Nucker101

Lefty hates the vertically chalenged.

This is what confuses me. I wanted Hughes the most out of the D not named Dahlin and Lefty said "no more midgets". "No D under 6' and 190 was another quote" in that conversation. That was not long ago at all. Weeks... Even recently, he was promoting Dobson in our Dobson or Hughes conversation because he could skate and wasn't tiny.

I win. He also hates the Leafs now too... I'm on a roll... soon I'll have him putting away the trolling gear and fishing with a fly rod instead of commercial style.

I don’t think a late round pick for Hutton is out of the question
- Nucker101

Hutton does some quiet things good. Pro scouts will see a bit a value and some up side still. A 4rth is more than we used to acquire him. That's a win for what it's worth.

Yep.

I just don't want every top pick to necessarily be expected to make the jump.


and with having rookies in the lineup, maybe it is a little different this season with OJ having a year of pro in europe, same with Dahlen.


we shouldn't be in a rush to get young players into a losing environment and there is plenty most young players could learn in Utica.
- hillbillydeluxe

Horvat went back to junior for a season. OJ still isnt here. Boeser finished college.

Mcann and JV actually earned spots at camp and preseason but also went back to junior for a D+1.

No one was expected to make the jump under this management. A couple made the jump but should have been returned and the mistake was they were not.

So has Prez changed his avatar yet

So has Prez changed his avatar yet
- neem55

He won the bet lol

To sell tickets.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Whether he's ready or not.

He won the bet lol
- Nucker101

Oh what? Right Prez had Boqvist. Great pick by Chicago... dammit! I'm still getting up to speed. Detroit just had such a good draft, my brother is such a wings fan... another dammit!

Horvat went back to junior for a season. OJ still isnt here. Boeser finished college.

Mcann and JV actually earned spots at camp and preseason but also went back to junior for a D+1.

No one was expected to make the jump under this management. A couple made the jump but should have been returned and the mistake was they were not.
- boonerbuck

They went back because clearly neither of them earned those spots. I think the standard ought to be, but honestly (and I am huge on development) Hughes is good enough skill wise to play right away.

They went back because clearly neither of them earned those spots. I think the standard ought to be, but honestly (and I am huge on development) Hughes is good enough skill wise to play right away.
- neem55

I think he can potentially play right away, but the college hockey schedule is better for him to get his body into nhl shape. Less games, less travel time, etc.

I’d sign him next year if it were up to me.

Dowd and Archie are still a possibility to sign. No word if Molino has be qualified. Deadline is tomorrow.

Dowd and Archie are still a possibility to sign. No word if Molino has be qualified. Deadline is tomorrow.
- Eldebrink

I’m okay signing Dowd for Utica. A Center that can play all situations in the AHL and put up points. Former captain in college so he brings leadership.

I’m cool with Archibald in Utica as well. Don’t care for Molino

I think he can potentially play right away, but the college hockey schedule is better for him to get his body into nhl shape. Less games, less travel time, etc.

I’d sign him next year if it were up to me.
- Nucker101

hmm never thought of it that way, but ya less games/travel=more time in the gym for sure.

Queue the hens: Chapoo has been traded

Ill have to check the notes but I think Thunda gets bragging rights for draft correctness this season.
- manvanfan

CHeck please

https://www.sportsnet.ca/...-chaput-trade-blackhawks/