Vancouver to host 2019 NHL Draft

[Tavares91Stamkos91]

Claude Giroux. Lucky he didn't take it personally lol, what a player he turned out to be for them.

Lol I knew it was Claude Giroux. Still ***ing hilarious tho.

 

[Szechwan]

We aren't your rivals. Edmonton are our rivals. Give it a rest.

I've lived in Calgary and Flames fans absolutely consider Vancouver rivals?

 

[CanuckGame39]

I went to the 06 draft cannot wait to go to this one.

 

[Brodeur]

Flashback to 2006 in Vancouver when the Flyers GM I think it was forgot who he was gonna draft.

The 2011 Draft was in St. Paul, so teams went out of their way to mention the high schools if they happened to draft any local Minnesota kids. When the Devils were on the clock in the 7th round, head scout David Conte starts to announce the pick:

"The Devils are proud to select from Benilde-St. Margaret's......."
(hastily covers up microphone)
"What's the kid's name again?" -- clearly audible throughout the arena
(uncovers mic)
"......Patrick Daly."

Probably a 'you had to be there' moment, but it got a decent chuckle from the folks who were still there for the end of the draft.

 

[AcerComputer]

So Vancouver last had the draft in 2006, and the Leafs in 2002. So like when does our number come up? Is there another draft lottery I don't know about.

 

[LeafsNation75]

Just wanted to mention TSN has confirmed this, so it's no longer a report and I will change the title of the thread.

Canucks to host 2019 NHL Draft - Article - TSN

 

[blankall]

I've lived in Calgary and Flames fans absolutely consider Vancouver rivals?

Naw. No one wanted to hear you talk about your bad hockey team. There's a difference.

 

[HanSolo]

Looking forward to Anaheim getting to host their first event in the year 2075

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

In before Benning trades our picks in the first few rounds.

 

[Kirk Mclean]

Yeah i'll go watch us draft 5th overall live

 

[MetalheadPenguinsFan]

Let the tank begin!!

 

[Donuts]

We have a trade.

Benning trades #1oa pick to the bruins for marchand

 

[McFlash97]

Interesting to see if Seattle will be participating in this draft

The min Seattle announced they are putting an application in for a franchise this was set in stone.

 

[Regal]

Naw. No one wanted to hear you talk about your bad hockey team. There's a difference.

I suspect you wouldn't be this snippy if there wasn't some truth to it

 

[Scott Malkinson]

Only guy other than Eugene Melnyk that could ruin an event like this is Jim Benning.

 

[Jason316]

Ha! Joke's on you suckah! Flames don't have a first rounder!

Why is that kid crying?

 

[LeafsNation75]

Looking forward to Anaheim getting to host their first event in the year 2075

I have a friend from Anaheim who is a major Ducks fan and when the NHL keeps passing them over since they never hosted a Draft or All Star Game, I wonder how that makes her feel.

 

[Lawzy]

We aren't your rivals. Edmonton are our rivals. Give it a rest.

Naw. No one wanted to hear you talk about your bad hockey team. There's a difference.

What's the point of coming into a thread if you have literally nothing to add? Yeesh.

Why is that kid crying?

IIRC the interviewer is asking the kid if he's excited to head back to school.


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Should be exciting. Hopefully we don't trade nearly all our picks this time. I'm also hoping for a little more of an impact player than Grabner (no offense to Grabner).

 

[LeafsNation75]

Should be exciting. Hopefully we don't trade nearly all our picks this time. I'm also hoping for a little more of an impact player than Grabner (no offense to Grabner).

At least Grabner went onto have a decent NHL career. In 2006 the Leafs selected Jiri Tlusty, so that's a pick I wish they could re-do.

 

[mundyc3]

2020 Vegas Please

 

[Scott Stevens]

We aren't your rivals. Edmonton are our rivals. Give it a rest.

Your team hasn’t won sweet f*** all in 30 years. You don’t get to “poo poo” or “big league” anyone else. For example, I really hope flames fans don’t consider my kings rivals to their team. Ya dig?

 

[Derp Kassian]

Who was the last home team to get booed?

 

[LeafsNation75]

Who was the last home team to get booed?

I seem to remember some Ottawa fans who booed their selection of Erik Karlsson when they hosted the 2008 Draft.

 

[Saitama]

Congrats Vancouver!

 

[AcerComputer]

What I find weird is that VAN got the draft because it's their 50th season. Leafs just had their 100th season, you would think that would be a pretty big deal for the NHL, than just giving them a tacked on outdoor game.