Prospect Info: 68th overall: Vancouver selects Tyler Madden (son of John, Northeastern University commit)

[zcaptain]

I can admit I am wrong when I am wrong...however I'm not ready to concede just yet. Madden looks great so far, much better than Jake Wise...but he's a long way from putting on a Canucks jersey just yet.

Get what you are saying Canucker

But what made you think Wise was better than Madden in the first place?

I mean, Benning obviously thought Madden was a better choice at that point, but what was your reason for thinking otherwise...….not being a critic here, just asking....for your reasoning back then.

 

[DonnyNucker]

Get what you are saying Canucker

But what made you think Wise was better than Madden in the first place?

I mean, Benning obviously thought Madden was a better choice at that point, but what was your reason for thinking otherwise...….not being a critic here, just asking....for your reasoning back then.

Looking at a consensus ranking and not actually watching the players

 

[Pip]

Get what you are saying Canucker

But what made you think Wise was better than Madden in the first place?

I mean, Benning obviously thought Madden was a better choice at that point, but what was your reason for thinking otherwise...….not being a critic here, just asking....for your reasoning back then.

Most likely draft year production, which is typically the best strategy.

 

[zcaptain]

Most likely draft year production, which is typically the best strategy.

Note only the is that a good reason, it is not even close by itself

 

[keslerburrows]

VERY nice OT winner from my boy

This celebration needs more attention. This kid is the type of crazy that will make him an instant favourite in Vancouver.

 

[Zombotron]

A Gaudette - Madden goal celebration would trigger the apocalypse

 

[Lindgren]

Note only the is that a good reason, it is not even close by itself

I've read this a few times, and I remain confused. But it has a kind of poetry to it.

 

[DownGoesMcDavid]

NorthEastern and Tyler madden on TSN right now vs Providence.


Madden currently on a 7 game point streak

 

[GetFocht]

This celebration needs more attention. This kid is the type of crazy that will make him an instant favourite in Vancouver.

that is probably one of the best goal celebrations I have ever seen. If he did this in a game 7 OT in a playoff game, I would cheer harder than Canucks winning a Stanley Cup.

 

[zcaptain]

I've read this a few times, and I remain confused. But it has a kind of poetry to it.

Yeah...Wow!???? I have not the foggiest idea myself...LOL
I have to laugh at myself on this one!
I noticed it was 1202 am...my sleeping pill must have kicked in! LOL
I gotta watch that....sorry folks!

 

[Josepho]

The one takeaway I've made from tonight's game is that Madden is way better at stickhandling than I thought he was.

 

[Dump Itch]

Your GM picked a gem of a player.

 

[Nomobo]

Your GM picked a gem of a player.

I know, he’s great, isn’t he?

 

[DownGoesMcDavid]

This dude is probably 150lbs right now. Hes going to be a load to.stop when he gets his man strength

 

[DownGoesMcDavid]

Big Game Madden just won it in OT for Northeastern

 

[Belisarius]

His OT winner today.

 

[DownGoesMcDavid]

His passion and energy looks contagious. Gonna be a fan favorite in Van

 

[DownGoesMcDavid]

1 OTGoal and 6SoG vs Fabbro and Boston University

 

[GetFocht]

The highlights I'm seeing, I never realized how good of a stick handler he is. Its starting to seem like we have a steal on our hands.

 

[DanCloutiers5hole]

Brackett is a borderline genius , everything he stated in the post draft interview about Tyler being undeveloped and having untapped potential is coming true quicker then I ever imagined. I was firmly in the draft Wise camp during the time of the pick and prob 90% of other here were as well. I’ve never been so happy to be so wrong . I know there’s still a lot of work to go but he’s really trending to be our version of Point. The type of hero pick that franchises need to become contenders . Amazing

 

[DownGoesMcDavid]

If Madden and Gaudette both turn out to be studs at C then who are we moving for that coveted Dman?

Pettersson
Horvat
Gaudette
Madden

 

[DownGoesMcDavid]

Beanpot has such a rich history. Some, especially those in the north east usa area,consider it bigger than winning a national championship.

 

[The Iron Goalie]

If Madden and Gaudette both turn out to be studs at C then who are we moving for that coveted Dman?

Pettersson
Horvat
Gaudette
Madden

Just move Madden/Gaudette to the wing. Both are proven C/Wers.

 

[BenningHurtsMySoul]

What Madden is doing is arguably much more impressive than Gaudette’s season last year, especially considering he’s a freshman.

He is a big game player.

 

[VanJack]

Don't want to put pressure on the kid, but is Madden on a Johnny Gaudreau trajectory? Making things happen almost every time he touches the puck against guys three or four years older.

It's too bad Brackett can't turn his attention to unearthing a decent d-man for us in the middle to later rounds of the draft. Maybe Rathbone?