Prospect Info: 37th overall: Vancouver selects Jett Woo (D, Moose Jaw)

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Fun stat - Woo increased his point total this year despite playing in about 20 fewer games. The fact that he was counted upon early for offense and late for defense speaks well of his two way game, IMO.

 

[Nuckles]

Where are we seeing that he had concussions? The Sportsnet article highlights a separated shoulder and hip injuries, nothing about concussions in there.

There were rumblings through the year from various sources that he had suffered two, maybe even three concussions since 2017 and the team tried to keep it quiet.

 

[VancouverJagger]

Well at least we now have a guy who most likely has the coolest name in the entire draft........so there's that........

 

[Canadian Canuck]

Not happy. Better players available. How could you pass on Thomas?

Just like every other team has passed on Thomas so far. There’s obviously something they don’t like.

Looks like the injuries were shoulder and hip, no mention of concussion. Stocky defender who likes to engage physically and has an intelligent stick with character/leadership.

Wasn't one of my top choices, but I'm not disappointed with this at all.

This. Where the hell are all these concussion discussions coming from. I know Jett through a friend, and he’s said he’s only had one very minor concussion, the other injuries were long term injuries that are not long term problems.

Absolutely love this pick.

Man I hope Akil Thomas drops to 3rd round though.

 

[Canadian Canuck]

There were rumblings through the year from various sources that he had suffered two, maybe even three concussions since 2017 and the team tried to keep it quiet.

Those are were false reports.

 

[Riggins]

Hope he makes it. Asian population will be loving it. Woo jerseys galore!

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

I usually trust Ryan on prosoect
If he thinks it’s a good pick then I’m on board

 

[VancouverJagger]

Hope he makes it. Asian population will be loving it. Woo jerseys galore!

Good point - wonder if the fact that half of Van is Asian had any part in this? No clue but it's possible.......

 

[Nuckles]

Those are were false reports.

I hope for his sake and our sake they're false reports

 

[petrishriekandgo]

Looks like he could top out at as a Bieksa type in regard to style of play etc. Would be totally fine with that.

 

[clay]

I like this pick a lot. Elite skating right shot defensive d-man with offensive upside.

 

[alternate]

Just glad we took a defender here. Hoping he turns into a perennial Norris candidate.

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

Hope he makes it. Asian population will be loving it. Woo jerseys galore!

Hell yeah, he even tells the media the meaning of his Chinese name, as a Chinese it definitely hook me a bit

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

I was about to post that from Biech as well. Promising.

 

[Nucker42]

played in U17 and U18. Wonder if he has a shot at the World jr's

 

[Elias Pettersson]

Well at least we now have a guy who most likely has the coolest name in the entire draft........so there's that........

Nando eggenberger would like to have a word with you

 

[GetFocht]

He’s going to explode offensively next season. He was put in a less role because of Kale Clague but, Kale will graduate to the AHL next season.

 

[BenningHurtsMySoul]

Did some digging in his draft thread, the reports of concussions started from one poster and just kind of carried on from there. As far as I can see there hasn't been mention of it in the media.

 

[David Bruce Banner]

Concussions or not, I’m not big on his injury history considering he racked them up playing against kids and not men. He’s gonna have to chance his game to play in the NHL.

That said, gotta love the name, if not the game.

 

[petrishriekandgo]

There were rumblings through the year from various sources that he had suffered two, maybe even three concussions since 2017 and the team tried to keep it quiet.

Here's hoping he doesn't eventually earn the nickname "Woozy"... Canucks will keep an eye on it I'm sure.

 

[BenningHurtsMySoul]

I like this pick a lot. Elite skating right shot defensive d-man with offensive upside.

He hits like a truck and can fight as well.

Could actually see he and Hughes making a good pairing together one day, given Hughes' ability to play either side.

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

An okay pick but there's nothing very special about his game that would have me take him that high.

 

[brokenhole]

Here's hoping he doesn't eventually earn the nickname "Woozy"... Canucks will keep an eye on it I'm sure.

Woozy Woo.

 

[Knight53]

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

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[arttk]

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