Top 5 isn't gonna happen unless Henrik is our for the season early IMO...he's the team's most valuable player. Top 10 is possible if the team can't score again.
- Nucker101

Yea I don't think top 10 is likely either and top 5 is next to impossible. I will honestly be happy with whoever we take (likely in the 10-20 range) as I've heard there is still lots of excellent prospects to be had, so long as we don't end up doing something stupid with the pick. If we can pick up a couple of extra picks in the early rounds as well that would be fantastic. A second or two and a couple of thirds. We won't be selling anything worth a first methinks

Any decision on Horvat yet?
- JSC

Hurt. No decisions until he's cleared to play.

Some desperate GM always over pays at the TDL for what they believe to be the piece to get them over the top. Look what Buffalo got for Miller+Ott last year.
- 1970vintage

And I'm sure STL regretted it(as did NYI with Vanek) once they saw the actual market for rentals at the TDL. It was much more reasonable for buyers than in year's past. Maybe that was just an odd year, or maybe it's the start of a trend? Teams are realizing that you need good young talent that outperform their cap hits to win in a cap world. Trading picks hurts that strategy, especially first rounders.

Some desperate GM always over pays at the TDL for what they believe to be the piece to get them over the top. Look what Buffalo got for Miller+Ott last year.
- 1970vintage

Keep in mind we failed to trade Kesler at the TDL. Also look at how much was paid for Vanek and Gaborik. Depends on who's buying and who's available for what price

Like it matters. Canucks suck and will continue to do so for the forseeable future.

Like it matters. Canucks suck and will continue to do so for the forseeable future.
- TheTaoOfSemenko

At least we'll have company

Keep in mind we failed to trade Kesler at the TDL. Also look at how much was paid for Vanek and Gaborik. Depends on who's buying and who's available for what price
- bezz44

Yeah, the prices for those 2 were very reasonable.

Like it matters. Canucks suck and will continue to do so for the forseeable future.
- TheTaoOfSemenko

So we've officially been invited to the Western Canadian club of suckage? Dem high picks.

Our amazing "pick 2 or 3 out of Lack/Higgins/Hansen/Matthias/Burrows" package isn't getting us a 1st or star player.
- Nucker101

I still prefer our Raymond + Ballard + idea.

So we've officially been invited to the Western Canadian club of suckage? Dem high picks.
- Nucker101

No one invites you. You just have to suck bad enough.

Like it matters. Canucks suck and will continue to do so for the forseeable future.
- TheTaoOfSemenko

We'll have to take your word for it. Can't argue with an Oiler fan when it comes to sucking. You are the experts.

Like it matters. Canucks suck and will continue to do so for the forseeable future.
- TheTaoOfSemenko

That makes 2 of us. I see our long and fruitful partnership in suckitude lasting for some years. On the bonus side for us, however, we don't get snow in September.

We'll have to take your word for it. Can't argue with an Oiler fan when it comes to sucking. You are the experts.
- CubanBuffet

So take it from an expert then: kick back your feet, crack a beer, grab a crying pillow. The process of suck is long and painful.

That makes 2 of us. I see our long and fruitful partnership in suckitude lasting for some years. On the bonus side for us, however, we don't get snow in September.
- AlexF

True, but you are at risk of a catastrophic earthquake.

Also hipsters.

So take it from an expert then: kick back your feet, crack a beer, grab a crying pillow. The process of suck is long and painful.
- TheTaoOfSemenko

Are we still talking about hockey?

I agree with your west projections Carol with the exception of Arizona in last and Edm in 5th. I also think you got it right with Col dropping to 5th in the Central. They are the best chance for us making the playoffs, even if it is a small one.

Who's running our hockey pool? What a disaster .

True, but you are at risk of a catastrophic earthquake.

Also hipsters.
- TheTaoOfSemenko

Who cares I don't live in Richmond, my municipality is not going to sink

Are we still talking about hockey?
- bezz44

Who's running our hockey pool? What a disaster .
- Scooby_Doo

It's folding. Find another one.

Who cares I don't live in Richmond, my municipality is not going to sink
- bezz44

Do you live west of the Rockies?

Are we still talking about hockey?
- bezz44

Im not sure...

Your move.

So take it from an expert then: kick back your feet, crack a beer, grab a crying pillow. The process of suck is long and painful.
- TheTaoOfSemenko

My crying pillow is still damp from last season. How many have you gone through now?

So, did we win the pre-season cup? A 5-2 record ain't bad at all.

Do you live west of the Rockies?
- TheTaoOfSemenko

I do indeed. I also go to school in a prison on top of a mountain so I think I'll be fine...