2017 NHL Draft Discussion Part 9

[M2Beezy]

Lets open a new one the old one over 1000

Poll added

Heres my order

1 Patrick
2 Hischier
3 Glass
4 Vilardi
5 Pettersson
6 Makar
7 Heiskanen
8 Necas
9 Tolvanen
10 Thomas
11 Mittelstat
12 Tippett
13 Suzuki

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[y2kcanucks]

I would still probably go with Makar, but the fact that people are voting for Glass over Vilardi is just wrong.

 

[Soups On]

Vilardi or Pettersson. Can't decide between the two.

 

[Donuts]

Vilardi or Pettersson. Can't decide between the two.

Why not both
Canucks acquire #3 for tanev they can.
Draft vilardi at 3 and pettersson at 5

 

[Captain Bowie]

I would still probably go with Makar, but the fact that people are voting for Glass over Vilardi is just wrong.

People, or M2B?

I voted Vilardi, and I am pretty high on Glass he would be my 2nd choice.

 

[Soups On]

Why not both
Canucks acquire #3 for tanev they can.
Draft vilardi at 3 and pettersson at 5

That's the dream friend.

Vilardi, Pettersson, Horvat, Dahlen, Goldobin, Gaudette, Virtanen, Juolevi, Chatfield, Subban, maybe Raddysh, and Demko as prospects is really good. Horvat, Baertschi, Godland, Stecher, Hutton, and potentially Tryamkin as young NHLers.

It would be huge for Vancouver. Suck next year and a top 5 player like Dahlin, Svechnikov, Merkley, Veleno etc next year.

But alas, a dream.

 

[Jack Burton]

Had to go with Glass because I can't think of a better player dishing the puck to Boeser, Goldobin or Dahlin moving forward.

But in all honesty I would be extremely happy with Vilardi or Makar as they are excellent prospects.

 

[Nick Lang]

Vilardi or Pettersson. Can't decide between the two.

I have been voting Vilardi but it's so close for me. Pettersson is just so tantalizing.

 

[The Drop]

Voted Suzuki....

Cuz ya

 

[canwincup]

Went with Heiskanen, but I wouldn't be upset if we ended up with one of Vilardi/Glass/Mittlestadt/Pettersson.

I honestly don't see how Benning can go wrong here, of the players that have been discussed the only ones that I would be genuinely upset about are Necas and maybe Liljegren.

 

[SvenBaertschi]

Realistically I think either Vilardi, Mittelstadt or Pettersson will be the Canucks pick at 5.

 

[Jack Burton]

Voted Suzuki....

Cuz ya

Ohhh! That's a full reach around with a tickle me elmo

 

[M2Beezy]

People, or M2B?

I voted Vilardi, and I am pretty high on Glass he would be my 2nd choice.

I changed my username. Im no longer the poster known as Mogilny to Bure get with the times

And look at the previous poll it was neck in neck victory for Glass and Vilardi with 150 votes each so i only can vote once

 

[M2Beezy]

I would still probably go with Makar, but the fact that people are voting for Glass over Vilardi is just wrong.

I think is gotten all so close the top 5 guys: Glass Vilardi Makar Pettersson Heiskanen. Id be happy with any of em and maybe even Necas. So so close at this point. But Glasses passing is probably the best and i really think him and Boeser could be the best duo in the league in 5 years

 

[DFAC]

Heiskanen, Glass or Vilardi for me.

Too much risk with CM and Makar.

Heiskanen wont be there at 5 though because he's the best prospect after Nico and Patrick.

 

[NuxFan09]

Full stop: who has the better vision and passing? Vilardi or Glass?

 

[Jack Burton]

Full stop: who has the better vision and passing? Vilardi or Glass?

Glass
But Vilardi is going to get the chance to work his craft next season as he will most likely play C all year.

 

[Jack Burton]

I changed my username. Im no longer the poster known as Mogilny to Bure get with the times

You need to go back to M2B because my spell check goes off the rails when I try to spell your new name

 

[Breakers]

I almost want to draft Casey Mittlestadt simply for his facial expressions.

Guy is such a champ

 

[SvenBaertschi]

I almost want to draft Casey Mittlestadt simply for his facial expressions.

Guy is such a champ

MaketheCanucksgreatagain2017

 

[Trelane]

Full stop: who has the better vision and passing? Vilardi or Glass?

At this point Glass and it isn't all that close. But Vilardi seems to hang on to the puck longer, especially down low, and that does have its appeal while Glass has an almost Juolevi thing going on in that he often dishes as soon as he gets it. Some will say the former shows more confidence in waiting for the play to develop while others think the latter is closer to the quick pace of a pro style game. Not entirely sure what will translate better.

Prefer Necas/Pettersson for their upside and performance in men's league but wouldn't be begrudge Benning taking one of the two above. All eminently defensible choices provided you're not talking to someone claiming prescience.

 

[Jack Burton]

I almost want to draft Casey Mittlestadt simply for his facial expressions.

Guy is such a champ

He reminds me of the young Sedins...that head could hold a full 1800cc's

 

[TeddyBare]

I almost want to draft Casey Mittlestadt simply for his facial expressions.
Guy is such a champ

I feel kinda bad for him.

You can tell he is so overwhelmed with this coverage.
The other 3 have been around this attention for awhile now.

Literally identical reaction as Kessel back in 2006 who also went on to play for the Gophers

Kessel was also a bit shellshocked

 

[TruGr1t]

Basically it's come down to the fact there's probably 3-5 picks that most posters would be alright with at #5. Where the scouts make their money. I'd take Vilardi if he's there.

 

[Canucks LB]

Best case

Vilardi/Mitt/Makar

Worst case
Glass / Glass