Pre-Game Talk: 2019 NHL Draft, Pt. V: Got your ticket? (Mod note in pinned post)

[TruGr1t]

How upset would everyone be if Benning reaches a bit to pick Söderström?

You'll have the entire fan base having PTSD episodes from 2016 ... especially if they take Soderstrom over Boldy.

 

[Bettman Returnz]

Why do you think that’s who Bennings wants? They haven’t been linked to him at all

Have read he has stated “there’s a few D we really like and if they’re still there @ 10 we would pick them.” Hoping that means byram and broberg. But believe Söderström has come up in a few mocks and rumours too.

 

[Superlative Soup]

We really need Edmonton to do us a solid and take Broberg.

 

[DonnyNucker]

Have read he has stated “there’s a few D we really like and if they’re still there @ 10 we would pick them.” Hoping that means byram and broberg. But believe Söderström has come up in a few mocks and rumours too.

Only thing I heard on Soderstrom was from Kuzma...and it seems to be speculation and not anything he heard. He doesn’t seem to be on their radar. It’s pretty clear that their top target is Zegras, followed by some order of Newhook, Krebs and Boldy. Not sure about Broberg

 

[WonderTwinsUnite]

Why do you think that’s who Bennings wants? They haven’t been linked to him at all

Did you read the word "if"? You're remarkably quick to defend Benning at every turn, even for a hypothetical.

 

[DonnyNucker]

Did you read the word "if"? You're remarkably quick to defend Benning at every turn, even for a hypothetical.

How am I defending benning? They haven’t been linked to Soderstrom at all. I may as well post “ would people Be pissed if Benning selected Vlasic ?”

 

[Bettman Returnz]

For that record I wouldn’t trade Söderström at pick 10. So hoping whatever I heard/read was more speculation and really not much fact to it. Zegras, Boldy, Newhook makes more sense. You trade down if it’s Söderström you’re keying in on.

 

[Knight53]

 

[racerjoe]

I really like Soderstrom, a lot. But I would be pretty upset if we took him at 10. Less upset than if we had picked Broberg though.

 

[Horse McHindu]

I really like Soderstrom, a lot. But I would be pretty upset if we took him at 10. Less upset than if we had picked Broberg though.

May I ask why you would be upset with Soderstrom at 10?

 

[Superlative Soup]

J.D. Burke
@JDylanBurke
I'm hearing from a source that the #Canucks are actively trying to move up in the Draft. Most likely destination in their crosshairs is the Detroit Red Wings pick at No. 6 overall.

Benning vs Yzerman

 

[WonderTwinsUnite]

May I ask why you would be upset with Soderstrom at 10?

I'll answer, if that's alright. To me, he doesn't seem like with any standout skill, and combined with mediocre physical tools, I don't feel he offers the most upside.

I think Soderstrom settles in as a solid second pairing guy down the line - a 30-35 point guy you can put out against teams.

Unless the defender has some high-end offensive attributes, I don't like taking them in the first round - too much development left to do.

Forwards are easier to project, I feel, and in this draft in particular, there are a few forwards in our range who offer significantly more upside than Soderstrom - Zegras, Boldy, Newhook, and Caufield in particular.

 

[Horse McHindu]

I'll answer, if that's alright. To me, he doesn't seem like with any standout skill, and combined with mediocre physical tools, I don't feel he offers the most upside.

I think Soderstrom settles in as a solid second pairing guy down the line - a 30-35 point guy you can put out against teams.

Unless the defender has some high-end offensive attributes, I don't like taking them in the first round - too much development left to do.

Forwards are easier to project, I feel, and in this draft in particular, there are a few forwards in our range who offer significantly more upside than Soderstrom - Zegras, Boldy, Newhook, and Caufield in particular.

Thanks!

 

[David Bruce Banner]

Broberg is going to become another Bartkowski... book it.

And given the choice between Soderstrom and Seider, I’d take Seider.

But I think we can do better taking whichever of the post-Dach level of forwards is still available at 10. Except Caulfield... I’d rather some other team took that gamble.

 

[sting101]

Broberg is going to become another Bartkowski... book it.

And given the choice between Soderstrom and Seider, I’d take Seider.

But I think we can do better taking whichever of the post-Dach level of forwards is still available at 10. Except Caulfield... I’d rather some other took that gamble.

Seider loks more raw than Broberg from what i've seen. What makes you say this with such certainty

 

[David Bruce Banner]

I just see some sim-meh-larities

He’s got some top notch skills, but I think his game will be more curseable than cheerable in the NHL.

 

[alternate]

I always get a chuckle around the draft when posters that spend all year worrying about analytics and quantitative data start complaining about abstract concepts like "draft value" and "reaching." Completely meaningless terms.

I don't want to trade up, unless it's for peanuts. Don't think it will be though. Don't care who we draft, just hope they become a key piece of the core for the next dozen plus years. Next couple weeks will really determine whether Benning is taking this team in the right direction, or if it's time to move on.

 

[Donuts]

J.D. Burke
@JDylanBurke
I'm hearing from a source that the #Canucks are actively trying to move up in the Draft. Most likely destination in their crosshairs is the Detroit Red Wings pick at No. 6 overall.

Benning vs Yzerman

Hold on to yer butts. Its gonna be a bumpy ride this draft week.

So many rumors about the canucks..Benning on a mission to make a splash/save his job.

 

[racerjoe]

May I ask why you would be upset with Soderstrom at 10?

Yes you may....

Wait did you want me?







I just think there is better talent available. Soderstrom to me is what Joulevi was advertised as. A solid 2/3 closer to 3. I think there are forwards in this draft that can be worth a lot more if you develop them more.

 

[Lindgren]

J.D. Burke
@JDylanBurke
I'm hearing from a source that the #Canucks are actively trying to move up in the Draft. Most likely destination in their crosshairs is the Detroit Red Wings pick at No. 6 overall.

Benning vs Yzerman

This frightens me. I can see Benning giving up a significant asset to move up to 6 and then drafting a player he could have reasonably expected to be available at 10.

 

[Knight53]

This screams them trying to get ahead of EDM/ANA to get Broberg

 

[THE Green Man]

This screams them trying to get ahead of EDM/ANA to get Broberg

It really does... Vomit

 

[DonnyNucker]

This screams them trying to get ahead of EDM/ANA to get Broberg

To me it screams that they must have Zegras. They love zegras, not Broberg

 

[Hockeyphysio]

Didnt Benning like 2 weeks ago say it wouldnt be worth it to move up? Now all of sudden it changes again? He just doesnt seem to have any concrete plan, a dog chasing his tail

 

[TruGr1t]

To me it screams that they must have Zegras. They love zegras, not Broberg

You're both right. They're trying to trade up to get one of Zegras or Broberg.