I'm sure vesey and shultz said the same thing. As I said... it's a risk . When and if he signs , then maybe we have something
- Bullfrog77

Have another, lush...

Benning should be trying to swing veleno or wilde at this point. Could sven or sutter and maybe a 3rd get it done.
- mauryballstein

As players drop maybe swing a deal or 2 for more 2nds?

Docker in the 1st... interesting. I like the chances of us getting a outstanding forward at 37.
- boonerbuck

Got yer eye on anyone specifically?

When is the lst time a top 20 pick in the draft stayed in college in college until they were a UFA?? Go!!!!
- CanuckDon

Answers a question with a question.... why don't you just answer the question?

IMO he’s just not that good
- DrChristianTroy

Hes never not produced at any level he has played.

JB needs about 15 draft picks in the 2nd round.

What a strange draft.... Obviously these guys have done their homework but some of the selections are big surprises.

Hawks pick Veleno is my next guess.
Wilde is possible

My luck ran out so predictions are over😂

That whole Quinton Hughes interviewed badly with the Canucks bit could have been the Canucks management team bit of manipulation of the press to get him to fall to us. Maybe as a way to help convince teams below them that if they just sweetened the pot enough, the 7OA was their's for the taking.

Again, it wasn't someone credible like Bob Mac or Elliot Friedman reporting it, it was by the Kurtenbloggers who don't have the access that even a Ed Willes or (god forbid) Botchford has with the organization. They could have been given a red herring so that they could blow it up on TSN 1040 to stir the pot and keep the fans guessing.
- DariusKnight

Yup very true. Still a risk I wouldn't have taken given the quality right handed d men that were available. Jimmy must be rock solid sure he will sign, but I'm still gonna be nervous about it until he does

I'm sure vesey and shultz said the same thing. As I said... it's a risk . When and if he signs , then maybe we have something
- Bullfrog77

It's more of a risk for players like Vesey and Shultz to go that route. Sure, it worked out for them, but it's not like they made a ton more money (they all have to sign the 3 year ELC which maxes them out with bonuses at 1m). What if they got injured in their last year of college? Or worse yet, had a bad year, I don't think you're going to see it anymore. The fact is, if they didn't expect to make the NHL, or were late draft picks then you could make that argument to be worried. And if that's the case, who cares if our 6th round draft pick decides to stay in college and signs elsewhere? Hughes will do the same thing Boeser did, and play 2 years in college and then sign.

If we manage to somehow get 1OA next year though, that plan probably goes right out the window and Quinn Hughes would sign immediately so that he could play with his younger brother.

Docker in the 1st... interesting. I like the chances of us getting a outstanding forward at 37.
- boonerbuck

I want Bode Wilde but doubt he gets past buffalo

As players drop maybe swing a deal or 2 for more 2nds?
- Nighthawk

i wish i dont think he is smart enough for that

Yup very true. Still a risk I wouldn't have taken given the quality right handed d men that were available. Jimmy must be rock solid sure he will sign, but I'm still gonna be nervous about it until he does
- Bullfrog77

How about be more assured with us needing a PPQB he has it for his to lose

Have another, lush...
- chompsey

My aren't you a petty female dog

Rangers need a C

I clearly think Chicago made a huge mistake but we won’t know for three years most likely. I’m sure we will be discussing over the years
- CanuckDon

I don't know about you, but I'm planning on taking this to my grave.

Answers a question with a question.... why don't you just answer the question?
- Bullfrog77

Dude....it hasn’t happeend. There is your answer. Shultz and Vessey aren’t comparable for (frank) sakes. It’s never happened.

My aren't you a petty female dog
- Bullfrog77

Not petty, just a female dog....

It's more of a risk for players like Vesey and Shultz to go that route. Sure, it worked out for them, but it's not like they made a ton more money (they all have to sign the 3 year ELC which maxes them out with bonuses at 1m). What if they got injured in their last year of college? Or worse yet, had a bad year, I don't think you're going to see it anymore. The fact is, if they didn't expect to make the NHL, or were late draft picks then you could make that argument to be worried. And if that's the case, who cares if our 6th round draft pick decides to stay in college and signs elsewhere? Hughes will do the same thing Boeser did, and play 2 years in college and then sign.

If we manage to somehow get 1OA next year though, that plan probably goes right out the window and Quinn Hughes would sign immediately so that he could play with his younger brother.
- DariusKnight

And if little brother gets drafted by say.... Chicago Quinton now has the ability to wait out the three years and then sign with whatever team his brother is drafted by. Same scenario just reversed

Yup very true. Still a risk I wouldn't have taken given the quality right handed d men that were available. Jimmy must be rock solid sure he will sign, but I'm still gonna be nervous about it until he does
- Bullfrog77

Do you know Hughes grew up in Toronto? And was an exceptional talent his whole life. He is likely done in college. Star players don’t play 4 years of college.

Just waking up on Saturday morning here, wow what a huge win for the Canucks, great pick!!! Kid is an all-world skater and so skilled.

Atta boy Jimmy!!!

Got yer eye on anyone specifically?
- Nighthawk

Not in order but quickly, Veleno, Aki Thomas, Bergggien, Wise,

Just waking up on Saturday morning here, wow what a huge win for the Canucks, great pick!!! Kid is an all-world skater and so skilled.

Atta boy Jimmy!!!
- LeftCoaster

What sorcery is this?

Dude....it hasn’t happeend. There is your answer. Shultz and Vessey aren’t comparable for (frank) sakes. It’s never happened.
- CanuckDon

Hasn't happened....so you're saying there is no risk at all? No need to be concerned? Ok you take that route. All I'm saying is it's a risk until he signs