Carol Schram: Vancouver Canucks Goalie Prospect Thatcher Demko Added to Team USA Roster The Vancouver Canucks' prize goalie prospect Thatcher Demko will be travelling to Russia next month as part of Team USA for the IIHF World Championships.

Afternoon Carol...great blog, thanks

Come on Demko!

Thanks Carol

Laine ahead of Matthews?
Pulj falling to 4th?

Not quite sure what to make of those numbers

Would you trade Demko for a top 5 pick?

Would you trade Demko a top 5 pick?
- VanHockeyGuy

Not if you have control over his future.

Absolutely, no question.

Also.

LOL'z at these rankings:

http://www.mckeenshockey.com/draft/

Not if you have control over his future.
- Codes1087

I would in a blink. He was drafted 36 th .

A kid drafted 36 th , not signed or a top 5 pick . Hmmmm let me see.

Great blog!

On the BCHL front, with the Giants planning to move to the Langley Event Centre, anyone know if the Rivermen are sticking around or moving out?

I would in a blink. He was drafted 36 th
- VANTEL

It doesn't matter where he was drafted, it matters how he has progressed....if he was in the draft this year where would he project?

It doesn't matter where he was drafted, it matters how he has progressed....if he was in the draft this year where would he project?
- rune_74

Probably in the second round where the vast majority of the 'best' Goalies are taken in this day and age.

It doesn't matter where he was drafted, it matters how he has progressed....if he was in the draft this year where would he project?
- rune_74

If he was drafted this year he would be about 25 th

Also.

LOL'z at these rankings:

http://www.mckeenshockey.com/draft/
- Whiskey-Tango

It mustve been produced with the same algorithm as the NHL Lottery simulator

Probably in the second round where the vast majority of Goalies are taken in this day and age.
- Whiskey-Tango

It mustve been produced with the same algorithm as the NHL Lottery simulator
- WhiteLie

Seriously, i get somewhat, can kindof, attempt to rationalize the Laine move but
McLeod at number 3 is a cruel joke.

Seriously, i get somewhat, can kindof, attempt to rationalize the Laine move but
McLeod at number 3 is a cruel joke.
- Whiskey-Tango

Absolutely agree

Seriously, i get somewhat, can kindof, attempt to rationalize the Laine move but
McLeod at number 3 is a cruel joke.
- Whiskey-Tango

You know there will be at least one surprise at the draft.

I would in a blink. He was drafted 36 th .

A kid drafted 36 th , not signed or a top 5 pick . Hmmmm let me see.
- VANTEL

What is your point? A player's value and potential is strictly based off draft number?

Subban
Keith
Josi
Weber

Draft position doesn't matter. Schneider is an elite goaltender taken late in the 1st, right now he is worth more than a top 5 pick.

I would in a blink. He was drafted 36 th .

A kid drafted 36 th , not signed or a top 5 pick . Hmmmm let me see.
- VANTEL

you also missed the part when I said "not if you have control over his future"

What is your point? A player's value and potential is strictly based off draft number?

Subban
Keith
Josi
Weber

Draft position doesn't matter. Schneider is an elite goaltender taken late in the 1st, right now he is worth more than a top 5 pick.
- Codes1087

A few seasons of NHL experience and he was worth 9th overall.

I think Demko is viewed more of a sure thing than most goalie prospects, but there are others that come to mind (Jack Campbell) who excelled in Jrs, go to the Worlds and still cant get out of the minors. For that reason, I see VANTEL's point that he alone shouldnt be worth a top 5

The more I see and read from a variety of sources, the more I kind of hope we pick second and take Laine.

15 days till xmas...

A few seasons of NHL experience and he was worth 9th overall.

I think Demko is viewed more of a sure thing than most goalie prospects, but there are others that come to mind (Jack Campbell) who excelled in Jrs, go to the Worlds and still cant get out of the minors. For that reason, I see VANTEL's point that he alone shouldnt be worth a top 5
- WhiteLie

At the same time. We can list players taken from 1 to 5 that have turned out to be 3rd, 4th, or bust players as well. My point is, Demko has shown flashes of brilliance early on his pro career. IF we do not have control over his future, than for sure get a top 5 pick if it is offered, but if he plans on signing and paying his due's, why not stay true to your prospect that is currently showing promise?

Markstrom will be fine.

If somebody was dumb enough to trade a top 5 for demko you take it and run

At the same time. We can list players taken from 1 to 5 that have turned out to be 3rd, 4th, or bust players as well. My point is, Demko has shown flashes of brilliance early on his pro career. IF we do not have control over his future, than for sure get a top 5 pick if it is offered, but if he plans on signing and paying his due's, why not stay true to your prospect that is currently showing promise?
- Codes1087

I take the same stance that if it was offered, I would go for it if the right player is available. The Canucks have Markstrom who should (hopefully) have 5+ years starting ahead of him, plenty of time to find and develop another. I would be more hesitant if the decision was to make the trade so the team could acquire the 5th pick and go for the 3-4th ranked d prospect in the draft. I would rather hold onto the chip another year and see what the following draft looks like, go for the home run