We need more scoring from D in a huge way.
- Nighthawk

which is what I've said there and so I agree. I like the idea of picking a good all-around guy myself, Serg/Chych both seem like that kind of player. To me Serg is the guy with the blast and CHych the one with the skating/hands. I'd be happy with either, it's less anti-rusky sentiment and more just preferring the guys who can skate to the big shot for me. Both guys hit, both guys play well in their won zone.

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Winger Anton Rodin's club season finished last week in Sweden. Sources indicate he's close to a deal with Canucks.
- hillbillydeluxe

excellent. wonder if thats for this year (like tree) or next

think it was tsn that had it but I may be wrong. It was from a list posted here and linked to it.

we have the chance for a good D man sounds like no matter who we pick. Perhaps picking who they feel is the best talent combined with being the most nhl ready would be best since he need to grow these guys NOW.

also from another post ....good point scooby about watching who falls. Gillis didnt realize that in shink.
- SMBDragon

It's a tough one, karlsson fell his year as did Seth Jones... hard to say. But I totally agree that there is good reason why guys drop. I really think JB is the right guy for the job as far as drafting the next few years, whether or not he is great with trades/contracts is another story.

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- VANTEL

and Edler...

If we don't get a top 3 pick, I'd guess JB will draft a dman.

which is what I've said there and so I agree. I like the idea of picking a good all-around guy myself, Serg/Chych both seem like that kind of player. To me Serg is the guy with the blast and CHych the one with the skating/hands. I'd be happy with either, it's less anti-rusky sentiment and more just preferring the guys who can skate to the big shot for me. Both guys hit, both guys play well in their won zone.
- neem55

If thats what is available sure. I'm not terribly excited about what this crop of D offer for an offensive threat. For me its Laine n if not I'll live with whatever JB does.

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- VANTEL

what will do with that gaping hole in the top-6

It's a tough one, karlsson fell his year as did Seth Jones... hard to say. But I totally agree that there is good reason why guys drop. I really think JB is the right guy for the job as far as drafting the next few years, whether or not he is great with trades/contracts is another story.
- neem55

Jones fell cuz TBL blew it.

excellent. wonder if thats for this year (like tree) or next
- SMBDragon

guessing for next season, not even sure if he got back into the lineup, before the end of the season, since his injury.

This is just a feeling, but I think Matthews ends up in Vancouver. Matthews Boeser on our first line looks too good for it not to happen.

I'm feeling lucky.
- Scooby_Doo

I can live with that

It's a tough one, karlsson fell his year as did Seth Jones... hard to say. But I totally agree that there is good reason why guys drop. I really think JB is the right guy for the job as far as drafting the next few years, whether or not he is great with trades/contracts is another story.
- neem55

Hes solid. Hes a guy you keep.
I dont mind his trades. Some were very good in fact.

But look at the last few GMs trades and drafting. JB easily gets a solid compared to those guys on both counts.

Yeah. Maybe we could trade down and pick up another 2nd round pick. Use that and Pittsburgh's pick to trade up and make sure we get one of the dmen in Bean or Fabbro. (If they don't go top 12 or so)
- walshyleafsfan

You could trade your two first round picks for Mathews

You could trade your two first round picks for Mathews
- VANTEL

Don't think Vancouver would accept that offer

Hes solid. Hes a guy you keep.
I dont mind his trades. Some were very good in fact.

But look at the last few GMs trades and drafting. JB easily gets a solid compared to those guys on both counts.
- SMBDragon

I'm more happy with guys like Sbisa/Sutter than many on here and Bae has grown on me. Etem/granlund also seem like wins too, but time will tell on Shink. I think 3.5 for a top-4 (if Sbisa continues to progress) is not bad. As for the drafting, well I think were all in agreement that JB has done "real good" there

Don't think Vancouver would accept that offer
- walshyleafsfan

you're right, but Edmonton might.

Don't think Vancouver would accept that offer
- walshyleafsfan

4 th and 20 th is very tempting

I'm more happy with guys like Sbisa/Sutter than many on here and Bae has grown on me. Etem/granlund also seem like wins too, but time will tell on Shink. I think 3.5 for a top-4 (if Sbisa continues to progress) is not bad. As for the drafting, well I think were all in agreement that JB has done "real good" there
- neem55

Etem n Granlund r destined to be bottom 6.
Shink is soft n no defensive game n only 25+ a season gets him to be a regular NHLer IMO. As for Sbisa he is fine until we have depth that can push him more.

whatever it was the 2010/2011 season. I'm pretty sure you're aware of what event I'm talking about, it's pretty straightforward.
- neem55

I thought you were an American and rioting after losing to Canada in the Gold medal game.

Don't think Vancouver would accept that offer
- walshyleafsfan

I would accept Reilly and 4th for 1st.

I would accept Reilly and 4th for 1st.
- Scooby_Doo

Of course you would.

Anton Rodin very very close to signing contract with canucks.

4 th and 20 th is very tempting
- VANTEL

I'd like to keep them. Want one of those dmen or maybe Logan Brown

I would accept Reilly and 4th for 1st.
- Scooby_Doo

Reilly is a busty mcbusterson

Reilly is a busty mcbusterson
- walshyleafsfan

I think you mean Gardiner...

I think you mean Gardiner...
- Scooby_Doo

I mean the pair of them