The Tank Megathread Part IV -- All Tank Talk & Standings Talk

[Billy Kvcmu]

Although I want Mathew, two Finns or Chycrun. But Tkchak will e a very interesting prospect. A lot of people state that he has first liner skills with 4th liner grindiness in him. Kind of reminds me of Peter Forsberg.

 

[canwincup]

A faster Shea Weber

Does he have a similar slap shot, because I would say that's a pretty big part of Weber's game.

 

[ahmon]

I hate to base an opinion solely off the WJC's, but there's no doubt Juolevi has improved his value. I think you have to consider him at the 6 or 7 spot (along with Nylander). Has Chychrun fallen out of the top 5? I don't think so yet, but let's see how the next few months go.

Its more Chychrun's underwhelming season that has closed the gap between him and the rest.

If he doesn't pick up his game, I wouldn't be surprise if he does fall out of the top 5.

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

Its more Chychrun's underwhelming season that has closed the gap between him and the rest.

If he doesn't pick up his game, I wouldn't be surprise if he does fall out of the top 5.

And then he'll pick it up after the draft. And then one team is gonna feel so good of themselve. And then couple teams will be like“ WHY did we pass on him?"

 

[fancouver]

Does he have a similar slap shot, because I would say that's a pretty big part of Weber's game.

He has a better slapshot than his wrister, but Weber does have one of the best though.

As tough and physical as Weber.

Mobile and has a lot of speed.

He already exceeded Ekblad's rookie season.

 

[ahmon]

And then he'll pick it up after the draft. And then one team is gonna feel so good of themselve. And then couple teams will be like“ WHY did we pass on him?"

that's the million dollar question, who will develop after the draft -- especially applies to D.

Personally, I feel the riser is a better bet than the faller.

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

that's the million dollar question, who will develop after the draft -- especially applies to D.

Personally, I feel the riser is a better bet than the faller.

Every single year. There are always a couple players who had a decline year before the draft and fell down a couple spots. But then they will just pick it up right away post draft.

 

[Robongo01]

Well what's he gonna say? "yeah, we're tanking" wouldn't really go over well.

No GM will readily admit that their team is tanking, and I really don't think this team is thinking about that. They just suck.

He won't admit it because he actually believed that this team he assembled this year had what it took to not only make the playoffs, but be better built for the playoffs! That is utterly terrifying

 

[ahmon]

Every single year. There are always a couple players who had a decline year before the draft and fell down a couple spots. But then they will just pick it up right away post draft.

yeah but how do you identify them?

 

[thecupismine]

Craig Button's mock draft has us picking Alex Nylander at number 5, with Chychrun going 6th and Juolevi going 7th.

Given Nylander is a winger I'm not sure I like this. Would prefer Chychrun at 5 if he falls unless his value continues to fall and Nylander puts up a monster second half.

Definitely would prefer Chychrun at 5. Allows the team to pick up a potential number 1 defenseman who can carry the load when the team is ready to start contending again. Picking up either him or Matthews in the draft would make me feel a lot more comfortable with moving assets for a winger like Drouin (if he's still available at the draft).

 

[canwincup]

He has a better slapshot than his wrister, but Weber does have one of the best though.

As tough and physical as Weber.

Mobile and has a lot of speed.

He already exceeded Ekblad's rookie season.

I'm really hoping we get him if the Big 3 are already gone.

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

yeah but how do you identify them?

I'm not a scout so I don't know

 

[VanillaCoke]

Edmonton will take him if they draft before us.

 

[BenningHurtsMySoul]

Edmonton will take him if they draft before us.

Almost a given.

Hoping this drops one of the big 3 to us.

 

[Knight53]

Laine-Eichel

Their fans are some lucky SOBs

 

[66Sniper]

Watching this Finland/Russia game.Man i want Laine.

 

[ahmon]

I'm not a scout so I don't know

well I'm not too so thats fine.

by point is chychrun hasn't had as good a season so far, and dman are always harder to project.

Personally atm, If I had a choice between Tkachuk/Chychrun at 5, I probably go with Tkachuk.

once d.sedin retires, we also have a #1lw hole.

 

[66Sniper]

Laine-Eichel

Their fans are some lucky SOBs

This is why we need to tank.

 

[McHortton]

We have a good chance at 4th overall... Which means one of the Finns or Chychryn would still be around. Fingers crossedddddd.

Edit: not a big Tkachuk fan.

 

[VanillaCoke]

Haven't seen anything from Tkachuk that I didn't like, basically only the WJC tho

 

[geebaan]

Laine looks like the real deal

 

[iceburg]

We have a good chance at 4th overall... Which means one of the Finns or Chychryn would still be around. Fingers crossedddddd.

Edit: not a big Tkachuk fan.

Huge decision if two of Laine, Puljujarvi, or Chychryn are still on the table.

 

[me2]

What is he gonna say?

This organization is basically run with a guy who is terrified that the market will a walk away from the canucks. I'm not surprised that he is saying that this team won't tank.

Massive irony. Driving away fans with their actions designed to keep fans.

 

[fancouver]

Huge decision if two of Laine, Puljujarvi, or Chychryn are still on the table.

I'd go with the best D option in Chychryn really. Wouldn't think more than 5 seconds if we had the 3rd-6th draft pick. Honestly, the Canucks need a D more than any position right now. And even if we are drafting BPA, I think Chychryn is the BPA at 3rd.

We don't have anyone who can log 30 minutes in a regular season game, or 40 minutes in the playoffs. This guy is tough, physical, has the offensive acumen of a Suter/Weber and is mobile. This is the full package. If people believe Ekblad was the best player last draft, Chychryn, so far, is even better than Ekblad. And Ekblad is a stud.

 

[iceburg]

I'd go with the best D option in Chychryn really. Wouldn't think more than 5 seconds if we had the 3rd-6th draft pick. Honestly, the Canucks need a D more than any position right now. And even if we are drafting BPA, I think Chychryn is the BPA at 3rd.

We don't have anyone who can log 30 minutes in a regular season game, or 40 minutes in the playoffs. This guy is tough, physical, has the offensive acumen of a Suter/Weber and is mobile. This is the full package. If people believe Ekblad was the best player last draft, Chychryn, so far, is even better than Ekblad. And Ekblad is a stud.

I would have said the same thing two weeks ago. And would probably still go with Chychryn. It's nearly impossible to get that type of D-man via trade and absolutely necessary to have on championship teams. I just think the decision is a lot closer now that I've seen the fins play a few games.