GDT: 2017 NHL Draft

[F A N]

There is very little to choose between Vilardi and Pettersson and getting irate about this is a bit odd.

Especially if you were high on the smallish but most talented defender in the draft. Not sure how taking the smallest but arguably most talented forward is such a disaster.

I agree. But I think there is a lot to choose between Pettersson and Vilardi. Totally different players with a different skill set. Pettersson might not end up being the smallest forward either. He's 6'2"

 

[clay]

Going to be funny quoting the people who love this pick when we look back and see Vilardi was the better pick.

Cheer up. We just picked a guy who has elite 1st line potential.

 

[BrandonL]

I'm happy with the Pettersson pick. He's a longer term pick but there's loads of skill there. Probably more than both Vilardi and Glass.

He definitely has tons of upside which is the main reason why I'm fine with this pick

 

[Evolu7ion]

I wonder if it is the concerns of being able to translate to C

Yep could be a concern. Also, Vilardi didn't put up high end offensive numbers or have high end offensive production in the OHL, whereas Pettersson did and against men in a superior league to boot.

 

[thefeebster]

Boqvist at #33?
Reunite that line and they'll dominate for a long time

This would be nice. Dahlen - Pettersson - Boqvist

 

[Bourdon]

The problem is Glass is much better.

It's possible, but it depends on if you're a fan of his play style. He looks to be a Mark Stone type. Nothing fancy, but just gets the game.

 

[The Drop]

At least they didn't pass on Vilardi for Glass. But passing on Vilardi nonetheless was typical of this stupid regime.

Rangers going to get Vilardi is a massive steal.

All these picks are going to be all over the place

 

[Oliewud]

super happy with this pick. really think him and dahlen are going to be great for us moving forward.

 

[MikeK]

Wow!

 

[thepuckmonster]

Viliardi dropping like a rock

 

[Serac]

Vilardi dropping
Interesting

 

[Hansen]

WOW Vilardi falls

Thats a very bold pick

 

[Donuts]

Call buffalo now! Tanev for vilardi goo go go

 

[WhiteCurse]

Wow !

 

[Red]

Jesus something must be causing teams to avoid Vilardi.

 

[BrandonL]

and Vilardi just keeps dropping....

 

[groov2]

Wow!

 

[Canadian Canuck]

Rangers

Buffalo gifted Villardi..

 

[Peter Griffin]

Now this pick was a surprise.

 

[iceburg]

Vilardi dropping

 

[Angry Little Elf]

Wow. Vilardi dropping far

 

[y2kcanucks]

There is very little to choose between Vilardi and Pettersson and getting irate about this is a bit odd.

Especially if you were high on the smallish but most talented defender in the draft. Not sure how taking the smallest but arguably most talented forward is such a disaster.

It's not a disaster. I was just set on Vilardi. I've stated before that if Vilardi and Makar were gone by 5 that I'd be happy with Pettersson at 5.

 

[CS95]

Looks like the Canucks aren't the only ones that weren't as high on vilardi

 

[Captain Bowie]

Made it home guys.

At least we weren't the biggest reach in the top 10!

 

[M2Beezy]

HAHAHAHA at least were not the Rangers!!! They traded dearly for 7 and chose a guy whod of gone around 15 hahahahahaha Now that is idiots!!!!