Post-Game Talk: 2013 NHL Entry Draft - The BoHo Era Begins

[King of Anarchy]

I can't remember the last time I was this excited about a draft. (from top to bottom)

You did good, Gilly. You did good.

 

[GranvilleIsland]

Well, it only took us 34 years to draft a goalie like Schneider and an additional 7-8 to get him to the show, so I reckon finding another shouldn't be any trouble at all, right?

That speaks more to the past failures not present ones. Eddie Lack and Joacim Eriksson look very promising.

 

[Virtanen2Horvat]

Would we have got Zykov in the 2nd round if we traded with Edmonton??

 

[GranvilleIsland]

Valeri Nichuskin

Favourite NHL Team: KHL

 

[canuck4life16]

I can't remember the last time I was this excited about a draft. (from top to bottom)

You did good, Gilly. You did good.

unforunately the talk of this draft years from now is the schneider trade......hopefully we can laugh with a cup

 

[DadBod]

Couple today's adds of BoHo, Shinky and Subban3 with free agent gets ERIKSSON and Lain, and I'm guessing the next Hockey News prospect report card sees us jump from 28 to 10-15. Still would like to clear some more cap room to get some useful pieces on July 5th FA frenzy (or later)...

I'm with ya bro!

 

[me2]

Would we have got Zykov in the 2nd round if we traded with Edmonton??

Says who? Internet rumours?

 

[Wisp]

I think the Canucks quietly started a rebuild today.


Ironic that it coincided with Calgary's.

 

[Intoewsables]

I think taking Horvat over Nichushkin is going to be seen as one of those Kopitar/Perron debacles but Horvat will still be a NHL player in a lesser capacity

I don't understand why people keep saying this. Outside of the WJC's he really hasn't been that impressive. Good prospect with flashy tools, but I don't see why he was viewed as a potential top-5 pick. Not to mention the KHL factor...

He's solid value where Dallas got him IMO but it's not like we passed up on a future franchise cornerstone.

 

[Agent007]

I think the Canucks quietly started a rebuild today.


Ironic that it coincided with Calgary's.

I know a lot of people believe we should be going all in trying to win a championship with this team in their current window however I don't think management necessarily believes that. If we really wanted to go all in we would have traded Hodgson for something that would of helped this team win over the last two years instead they went with a prospect.

I honestly believe Gillis is trying to build a team that is good enough to make the playoffs year in and year out while hoping that one year it all just clicks and things go our way.

 

[Bitz and Bites]

I remember Hodgson and Schroeder being our Toews and Kane

I forgot about that.Hopefully Horvat does'nt get exposed as being a whiny primadonna like Coho did...

 

[Dado]

Eddie Lack and Joacim Eriksson look very promising.

Lack is already well behind Schneider's development curve.

 

[LeftCoast]

I think the Canucks quietly started a rebuild today.


Ironic that it coincided with Calgaries.

Calgary got some good prospects, but give their draft positions they didn't exactly blow me away. All things being equal, I'd rather Horvat and Shinkaruck than Monahan, Poirier and Klimchuck.

#6 - Sean Monahan - Can't really argue to much if that was the player they liked. He was ranked between 5 and about 8 on most peoples lists. CGY wanted a Centre; Barkov was gone and they obviously like Monahan more than Horvat or Lindholm.


#22 Emile Poirier - This was a bit of a reach. I don't think anyone had him in the first round. He could have easily been taken with their 3rd pick at #28. Big mistake. I can only guess they were looking for size, so passed over Shinkaruck and Zykov. I think they should have taken Fucale and would very likely have been able to take Poirier at #28.

#28 Morgan Klimchuck - not a bad pick, but Fucale would have served them better, and Erne and Zykov were on the board. Perhaps they still think Leland Irving is the answer? Not a win, not a loss, just an okay pick.

 

[me2]

I don't understand why people keep saying this. Outside of the WJC's he really hasn't been that impressive. Good prospect with flashy tools, but I don't see why he was viewed as a potential top-5 pick. Not to mention the KHL factor...

He's solid value where Dallas got him IMO but it's not like we passed up on a future franchise cornerstone.

As I said earlier, great pick for Dallas - they will open a roster spot no questions asked and he will come over. Could the Canucks promise the same?

 

[me2]

I forgot about that.Hopefully Horvat does'nt get exposed as being a whiny primadonna like Coho did...

Hopefully at least he doesn't need a compass and GPS to find his way around in own end.

 

[canuck4life16]

As I said earlier, great pick for Dallas - they will open a roster spot no questions asked and he will come over. Could the Canucks promise the same?

we do need a third line center so maybe he can complete for that spot but he might be suited for top 6 either wing or center

 

[Bgav]

@Aportzline: Canucks GM Mike Gillis just walked out of the Galaxy Diner in Midtown with a player the #NYR drafted and that player's father.

Tamby?

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

I really like the Nucks having 3 forwards at the Under 20 development camp for team Canada (Gaunce, Horvat Shinkaruk).

 

[me2]

@Aportzline: Canucks GM Mike Gillis just walked out of the Galaxy Diner in Midtown with a player the #NYR drafted and that player's father.

Tamby?

Probably just being friendly with them being canucks fans and former employee.

 

[StringerBell]

@Aportzline: Canucks GM Mike Gillis just walked out of the Galaxy Diner in Midtown with a player the #NYR drafted and that player's father.

Tamby?

Obviously.

 

[Yammer]

Today was bold. It was also desperate and crazy. I'm fully understanding why some Canucks fans are feeling horrified today, but I also understand - I think - the reasoning behind the moves that Gillis has made before and is making today.

At the very least, it's pretty interesting. From what I read, both the first rounders are quality players, and the team has been thoroughly shaken up!

 

[yoss]

@Aportzline: Canucks GM Mike Gillis just walked out of the Galaxy Diner in Midtown with a player the #NYR drafted and that player's father.

Tamby?

Whhaaaaat? What could it mean?

 

[Tiranis]

I really like the Nucks having 3 forwards at the Under 20 development camp for team Canada (Gaunce, Horvat Shinkaruk).

All 3 would likely make the WJC too if they're actually available and not with the Canucks.

 

[Trelane]

I think the Canucks quietly started a rebuild today.

Ironic that it coincided with Calgary's.

Only we still have a chance at a smooth transition where we may not even miss the playoffs.

Looking at all the stats (including playoffs) and scouting reports there is very little to chose from when comparing Monohan(6) v Horvat(9) and Poirier(22) v Shinkaruk(24). I honestly can't say which club has made out better here. For the first time, the selections are so close the fanbases can really get at each other. Plus the burden of earlier choice is on them.

Calgary had a bottom 5 roster even before they traded their best forward and D and now stands poised to challenge the Oilers record for futility, while Nucks are in no real danger of collapse as the goaltending (if Lou is cool) and D are all pretty strong. And now we've some forwards that have the potential to take on top end roles when the vets start to really decline.

Drafts sure have a way of stimulating hope.

 

[WonderTwinsUnite]

All 3 would likely make the WJC too if they're actually available and not with the Canucks.

Subban should get invited to camp to, and could make it as a specialist.