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

[VancouverJagger]

Nando eggenberger would like to have a word with you

I said "coolest"...............With all due respect to Nando his name sounds like that of the pimple faced kid in science class who got stuffed in lockers as a child............Jett Woo sounds like he should be in a Jackie Chan movie......

 

[petrishriekandgo]

Woozy Woo.

Knowing how hockey nicknames work... 'Woozy' is probably already what his teammates call him.

 

[Serac]

Injury concerns are still there for Woo, but reports are looking very good. Still don't know about taking him at #37, but I do like the prospect, injury concerns aside.

 

[petrishriekandgo]

 

[Peen]

Was very good offensively before his concussion then he got put in a defensive shutdown role and played tremendously. He has massive potential imo. Very high chance he’s a top 4 dman.

This. Where the hell are all these concussion discussions coming from.

probably from yourself

 

[y2kcanucks]

Awful pick. Kid projects as a bottom pair defenseman with no offense. Left better players on the board. Ugh.

 

[pitseleh]

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.

Yep. Shoulders injuries can be problematic for players, especially for guys who rely on a physical game to be effective. Sounds like Woo never came back at 100% and was hampered by his shoulder all season, post-injury. If he were a clear-cut top-20ish guy, I'd be fine with the risk at 37. Less so when similarly rated players without those concerns were available.

 

[Canadian Canuck]

probably from yourself

I like how you always target me but before you do so at least read. I said he’s had one concussion last year.

 

[THE Green Man]

I was leaning towards Wilde, but I still like this pick. Who knows he could end up being the perfect partner for Hughes down the road.

 

[ziploc]

Bit of a risky pick, but he sounds like a solid 2-4 d from the descriptions. Could be a good partner for Hughes down the line.

 

[ziploc]

Hope there will be a lot of "Woo - Hughes!" in the Canucks' future.

 

[LeftCoast]

I was hoping for McIsaac, but Detroit just keeps having good players drop to them. Jett Woo is a good pick.

 

[Bitz and Bites]

I’m on board,we badly need to stock up on RHD and JW could be the perfect complement to Hughes.Looking forward to the Woo-Hughes D pairing.

 

[Yultron]

Yes I just did a full google search and I couldn’t find one viable or credited article mentioning two concussions.

Let’s take a breather Canucks fans this kid was injured yes but no concussions. I’m sure Benning did his due diligence.

The kid has untapped potential and for a second round pick this is as good as it gets.

 

[Josepho]

not a fan

 

[Addison Rae]

pathetic servers

 

[Hansen]

LOL I got my wish

Not with Jake Wise going to Chicago with the next pick though

Edit: Just woke up, realized we passed on Wise for Madden in the third.

 

[timw33]

Not super excited about this one. Even defensive dmen in NHL put up huge production at the CHL level.

I would love to be super wrong, but I think the shine from the 2018 draft will wear off really fast.

 

[Szechwan]

Would have preferred Wilde or Thomas here.

 

[Icebreakers]

He literally just said " I've never had a concussion" yet people are saying he's had TWO concussions? Lmao

 

[Canucker]

I don't hate the player, but I definitely don't like the pick.

 

[jeromemorrow]

Love this pick & It's not even about the name.

He plays defence first, drives the puck, makes a good first pass & makes himself known physically.

Not sure why posters are being bummed abt this pick.. Gives us more depth in the pipeline to start making more trades in the future if & when Pouliot, Hutton, Del Zotto, Gudbranson, Tanev and even when my dear Edler becomes expendable..

I like his attitude and his leadership skills via captaincy experience for Canada

 

[iceburg]

I’m on board,we badly need to stock up on RHD and JW could be the perfect complement to Hughes.Looking forward to the Woo-Hughes D pairing.

Woozy and Hughesy pairing...

 

[M2Beezy]

Sounds like ANOTHER smart pick

 

[Horse McHindu]

Pretty good pick.

I'm a little concerned about his injury history, but I like what I've read so far (and the few clips that I've watched).

We needed a RHD and so voila!