2016 NHL Draft | Part 2

[Josepho]

2016 NHL Draft | Part 3

"Vancouver select Jake Bean"

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[CanaFan]

Right. Cause Benning has made such a habit of reaching in the first round. Totally forgot ... that guy ... uhm ... Patrick White was Benning right? Oh and of course who could forget when we drafted Brandon Carlo last year. Totally earned his reputation.

 

[ahmon]

On Benning's comments. Yes we have forward "depth" but I don't see abundance of elite talent.

IMO the most likely to play on a top line is Boeser on the wing. His shot is elite.

I don't see Virtanen becoming a top line forward. I like Bo and McCann but I see probably 50-60 pt upside. Doubt either is really a true #1 C.

We really need to pick the BPA, period.

 

[canwincup]

McLeod is so impressive.

 

[BenningHurtsMySoul]

McLeod is so impressive.

Really think he goes top 10. Could even challenge for top 5.

Chychrun really doesn't seem that special. Next to nothing offensively.

 

[CanaFan]

McLeod is so impressive.

Him and Dubois having some nice head-to-head battles on the ice. Couple of big, strong kids.

 

[canwincup]

Really think he goes top 10. Could even challenge for top 5.

I think there's any doubt that he'll go top 10.

 

[Knight53]

On Benning's comments. Yes we have forward "depth" but I don't see abundance of elite talent.

IMO the most likely to play on a top line is Boeser on the wing. His shot is elite.

I don't see Virtanen becoming a top line forward. I like Bo and McCann but I see probably 50-60 pt upside. Doubt either is really a true #1 C.

We really need to pick the BPA, period.

Agreed. Also, hope he doesn't trade down just to pick up a d-man passing up on some of these top forward prospects. Just pick BPA.

 

[CanaFan]

On Benning's comments. Yes we have forward "depth" but I don't see abundance of elite talent.

IMO the most likely to play on a top line is Boeser on the wing. His shot is elite.

I don't see Virtanen becoming a top line forward. I like Bo and McCann but I see probably 50-60 pt upside. Doubt either is really a true #1 C.

We really need to pick the BPA, period.

Agree. And obviously this game isn't representative of a player's upside but I've been much more impressed by McLeod and Dubois than any of the D. Maybe unfair as D is harder to just show up an play with an unfamiliar partner etc but I'd hate to pass up a potential stud centre for positional need.

 

[Evolu7ion]

McLeod is so impressive.

Mckeens had him rated #2 overall to start the year, and they have him at #4 right now.

 

[The Drop]

Man, I definitely wouldn't mind taking Ronning with a mid pick.

Where's he ranked?

 

[canwincup]

Mckeens had him rated #2 overall to start the year, and they have him at #4 right now.

I like him more than Nylander, even though I find Mcleod's production without Nylnder a little concerning.

 

[The Drop]

Haven't really seen much from McLeod in terms of skill. Great skater though.

 

[BenningHurtsMySoul]

That was sweeeet

 

[thefeebster]

Where's he ranked?

3rd-4th based on Central Scouting's list.

Sadly, he is rising and this exposure will get him noticed. I really like him.

 

[BerSTUzzi]

Wow, i want Dubois. Bo and he would be a nightmare to play against

 

[Nuckles]

Where's he ranked?

NHL Central Scouting ranked him 82nd for North American skaters.

 

[The Drop]

On Benning's comments. Yes we have forward "depth" but I don't see abundance of elite talent.

IMO the most likely to play on a top line is Boeser on the wing. His shot is elite.

I don't see Virtanen becoming a top line forward. I like Bo and McCann but I see probably 50-60 pt upside. Doubt either is really a true #1 C.

We really need to pick the BPA, period.

Boeser has an elite shot but not speed.

 

[The Drop]

NHL Central Scouting ranked him 82nd for North American skaters.

Ya ok. That's about right. Would def consider him in the 3rd

 

[canwincup]

Boeser has an elite shot but not speed.

Hopefully he improves his speed like Bo did.

 

[The Drop]

3rd-4th based on Central Scouting's list.

Sadly, he is rising and this exposure will get him noticed. I really like him.

Same. Impressive. Canucks have a couple of picks in the 3rd and maybe they can get another 2nd. Would definitely take a chance on him

 

[Love]

Dubois looks awesome.

Tkachuk looks meh... Looks meh every time I see him but I'll trust the judgment of others for now.

McLeod looks great.

Chychrun hasn't lit it up but the ability is clearly there.

Would like to see more from Nylander, Gauthier, and Debrincat.

 

[docbenton]

Same. Impressive. Canucks have a couple of picks in the 3rd and maybe they can get another 2nd. Would definitely take a chance on him

He's still 5'9 and not a prolific scorer yet. I like him a lot too, but he'll probably be available in the 4th. Brayden Point fell to the 3rd round, after all.

 

[BenningHurtsMySoul]

Nylander has been so-so thus far. Expected more creativity.

Tkachuk is a beast down low. Protects the puck very well.

 

[Evolu7ion]

Juolevi looks dynamic offensively out there. Has the look of a PP1 QB, he's so dangerous on the point when the puck is in the offensive zone. Saw him make some really creative quick-thinking plays to create space and scoring opportunities, and his reads away from the puck were awesome too. There's something special there - wouldn't surprise me if he's the best dman in the draft if he can round out the defensive side of the game and bring that up a few notches.