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Yeah, we need some size and grit in the lineup and not a redo of the Sea of Granlunds era.
Glad we’re not linked to the Ruck twins, that would be a worst case scenario.
Prospect Info: The 2026 NHL Draft First Round Thread - Part 4
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Glad we’re not linked to the Ruck twins, that would be a worst case scenario.
If the Canucks end up with either Reid or Stenberg, the silver lining could be that a lot of centers are on the Board between picks 24 and 33.
Command, Morozov, Cullen and even Jack Hextall. All 'projects' for sure. But would make sense at that point in the draft.
Command, Morozov, Cullen and even Jack Hextall. All 'projects' for sure. But would make sense at that point in the draft.
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It’s less about the ceiling and more about the floor for me. I’d rather spend the 24th overall on a forward with 3rd line downside rather than a defenceman with 3rd pairing downside. Just how I view that particular pick. Difference of opinion on shot to use it. I wouldn’t be pissed if he’s the pick.
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same scouting report as Marco Rossi. Heck Rossi was ranked as high as 3rd, final consensus was 7.
Bjork was ranked as high as 3rd final consensus was is 6 so far.
essentially drafting another Marco Rossi player.
No way Wyatt Cullen is available at 24. Hes a draft dsy riser, and I can see him going top 10.
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He thinks Canucks are drafting Keaton Verhoeff. just another idea from another reporter out there. Frankie Corrado thinks San Jose is dead set on trading the 2nd pick.
Just awesome opinions by others.
Gotta remember Rossi had to sit out basically all of his D+1 year, he likely develops into a significantly better player if he didn't lose that crucial development year.
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Its actually the idea of having too many small forwards in your line up that the Canucks should not pick him. This was mentioned by Jeff Marek and Cam Robinson on separate shows.
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He's not likely to be there anyway IMO. most recent comp is Bichsel and Sokolovskii is way bigger, way meaner and a better skater at the same age. i wouldn't be surprised if he's off the board at 15.
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Yeah I agree with that. I could see Florida taking him if they don't trade the pick.
Interesting that the guy whose major question mark is his compete level had the top VO2 max.
Can you imagine the amount of bitching there'd be from this fan base with every single mistake Keaton makes if they drafted him over Stenberg or something?
I'd hate for this to be the outcome.
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He had a great combine. Hard to imagine anyone else going 1OA at this point.
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Probably reflects his ability to play long shifts, as well have gone to a school with excellent training facilities. I don’t know that it reflects anything about how “hard” a player competes in all zones of the ice. You can probably just watch his games to tell that. But he’s obviously in great shape.
Probably reflects his ability to play long shifts, as well have gone to a school with excellent training facilities. I don’t know that it reflects anything about how “hard” a player competes in all zones of the ice. You can probably just watch his games to tell that. But he’s obviously in great shape.
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mckenna's compete deficiency is that he doesn't go into the corners or the net front. he's not a lazy player he just doesn't engage physically
Morozov is a high-floor/high-ceiling guy, I'll be shocked if he's available past 15 or so.
The names from Drance's article are super heartening. It looks like they are swinging for upside with the later picks (and intelligently doing so, not taking Dervin-like flyers). Floor is important for the 3rd overall pick - you can't have nothing to show for an asset like that, but for everything else they should swing for upside.
The Canucks should have at least 10 late firsts and 2nds in the next 3 drafts. It's much important to get like, a top line forward and top pairing defenceman out of that than three 3rd liners and a couple of bottom pairing D.
Also like that they aren't playing stupid mind games with the prospects in their meetings.
Honestly I've liked all the signals from the draft so far aside from the fixation on Reid.
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lawrence
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I see him going anywhere between 7-11. I can't imagine a team picking a smaller centerman when there are top pairing dmans available. But of course, he said one team had him at 3
Doesn't Chase Reid also have defensive game issues? Cam Robinson mentioned it.
Stauffer is a biggest Keaton supporter. He's supports Vheroff like Marek Supports Malhotra. Defacto agents.
See I don't have a problem with this at all, if fact, it's gotten me all hot and bothered. Bjorck has touted as a top 3 potential when we drafted his brother, he didn't just come out of nowhere.
I was aboard the Malhotra train from day 1, but Bjorck has been right there, and having a taller brother and father, and if he really has a late growth spurt....dang!! could be the best player in this draft looking back
I don't think the Nucks met with him though as far as I remember?? Doesn't mean its impossible to track him down afterwards. Get to it Todd, chop chop!
I would be fine with any of Bjorck, Caleb M, Carels, or one of McStenberg
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Teenager..
Hopefully Toronto goes nutsnwith Sundin and takes Stenberg, San jose doesn't want a Canadian because of southern California bias, and McKenna falls to the rightful owners.
Drance’s latest article is him talking to some of the players the Canucks interviewed: Mutryn, Command, Cover, Dagenais, Ignatavicious, Preston, Andersson, Bleyl, and Lin.
Every one of those forwards are players I am extremely interested in.
Every one of those forwards are players I am extremely interested in.
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