[Hondaracer]

Don't get it, garrison wasn't terrible and what are we gonna do with cap room? Sign some plug UFA?

Also with the new cap etc. We all have to change the way we think about salaries and cap hits. A 4 million dollar dman is now your second pairing type guy or worse

[trancehead]

as good as mcdavid might be, canucks arnt tanking

[UFO]

Well there were some pretty strong suggestions that Garrison was going to be bought out on the last compliance buyout prior to Booth getting bought out. So now we got a couple pieces in return, and saved Aquaman a boat load of money as well.

[Not really racist!]

gonna be on suicide watch if we don't do more after this

inb4 FA Vanek, Moulson, Miller

[Mike Oxbig]

gonna be on suicide watch if we don't do more after this

inb4 FA Vanek, Moulson, Miller

Maybe we are cap dumping so we can sign players for us to trade at the deadline for more future assets.

[highfive]

Pierre McGuire is saying about getting Myers from Buffalo??

[jeedee]

about 21.4M in cap space

http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20070414081254/uncyclopedia/images/f/ff/Ballin.gif

[murd0c]

hmmm interesting

[HonestTea]

Pierre McGuire is saying about getting Myers from Buffalo??

Please no..

[Grandmaster TSE]

Do not want

[jeedee]

rather have Ehrhoff :fullofwin:

[7seven]

Myers was actually really solid for Buffalo last year after a crappy 2nd year in the league, he bounced back huge.

[OGCStrike]

http://a.gifb.in/2074yu4sw2.gif
MORE ENTERTAINING THAN LAST SEASON :woot2:

[sonick]

Canucks acquire RW Derek Dorsett from NYR for 85th pick in this year's draft. http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=82715

:fuckthatshit:

[604778]

Vancouver Canucks ‏@VanCanucks 55s
#Canucks acquire RW Derek Dorsett from NYR for 85th pick in this year's draft..

[jeedee]

all these trades.................is this NHL14?

:willnill: :willnill: :willnill: :willnill:

[Mike Oxbig]

:derp: 4th line goon with potential, Boston Bruin model

[murd0c]

WOW Benning has made more moves today then Gillis made in total :haha:

[411ken]

Canucks acquire RW Derek Dorsett from NYR for 85th pick in this year's draft. Derek Dorsett hockey statistics and profile at hockeydb.com (http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=82715)

:fuckthatshit:

Perfect 4th liner IMO..

[Hondaracer]

Gonna turn into a rag tag team of nobodies like a minny

[m3thods]

Except Minny has 2 superstars and a few top end prospects. I'd hardly call them a team of nobodies.

Myers would like be a salary dump on Buffalo's end. He makes 5.5 for the next 5. Garrison was making 4.6, and the Kesler deal freed up 1m. That's why Pierre thought that Benning might be targeting Myers. He didn't say it was in the works, but rather he was saying that instead of going the FA route, they might go the trade route for an overpaid guy like Myers.

Would you guys entertain the following deal:

Buf gives up 2 and Myers
Van gives up 6 and one of Shink/Tanev/Mathias and maybe a pick.

[Expresso]

Gotta save some money somewhere to pay the $8M+ we have for people to stay away from the Canucks organization.

[7seven]

I wonder if Vancouver has a good idea that they are getting the #1 pick from Florida, taking Reinhart, leaving Ekblad for Buffalo, so in turn Sabres moving Myers??? mmm

[jeedee]

Buf gives up 2 and Myers
Van gives up 6 and one of Shink/Tanev/Mathias and maybe a pick.

Yeah no shit

Buffalo gets fleeced in this deal :lol

[OGCStrike]

Helene Elliott @helenenothelen
Kesler on Vancouver: 'last year, that season was tough on all players that played for the Canucks...that season was painful to be honest.'

Kesler on Vancouver; 'fact they're in a rebuild and are years away from being a contender, if was time for me to move on.'

Kesler said he has a lot of respect for Trevor Linden and met with Benning, said franchise direction didn't match his desire to win soon.

[68style]

Kesler sure never had a problem letting everyone know that he thinks he's better than his teammates and is being held back by them. Good riddance.

[murd0c]

Kelser is a fucken greedy SOB that only cares about himself, I'm happy he is gone!!

[murd0c]

I wonder if Vancouver has a good idea that they are getting the #1 pick from Florida, taking Reinhart, leaving Ekblad for Buffalo, so in turn Sabres moving Myers??? mmm

That would be brilliant if that happened

[fsy82]

Dude never passed to his wingers at all. Don't understand why hes centremen

[sonick]

McKenzie on TSN Radio "the Canucks want to move up to 1 for Reinhart. Everyone else that wants that top pick wants Ekblad"

Also, turns out this was bogus:
‏@MikeKellyNHL 1m
Hearing Panthers seriously considering an offer from the Maple Leafs for the #1 overall pick. JVR centerpiece with others going to FLA

[Hondaracer]

:/

[trancehead]

lol wow JVR. hard to compete with that

and Bob Mckenzie is pretty reliable. so looks like we wont get a shot at Ekblad

[highfive]

Why the hell would nonis trade jvr when he has chemistry with Kessel already?

[OGCStrike]

http://vansunsportsblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/23wk2fc.jpg.gif
:lawl: kesler and the ducks

[trancehead]

hope the ducks enjoy his diving lollygagging on the ice surface

[saiko]

You guys are so fucking sad. When Kesler was here, everyone was sucking his dick saying he was the heart of the team. Now that he asked to be traded and got his wish, you make it seem like his heart was never good enough or that he was the cancer in the room.

Srsly?

[murd0c]

You guys are so fucking sad. When Kesler was here, everyone was sucking his dick saying he was the heart of the team. Now that he asked to be traded and got his wish, you make it seem like his heart was never good enough or that he was the cancer in the room.

Srsly?

yes

[68style]

You guys are so fucking sad. When Kesler was here, everyone was sucking his dick saying he was the heart of the team. Now that he asked to be traded and got his wish, you make it seem like his heart was never good enough or that he was the cancer in the room.

Srsly?

I said same thing on my FB, he was my favourite player up until about 2 years ago... but his attitude change the past couple years completely changed my opinion of him.

[OGCStrike]

yeah who wouldnt turn on him.
disregard the fact its kesler and think of it as hes ur friend in your beer league hockey team.
yeah everyone is winning and happy, but then when u guys are losing tons of games and he decides to give up on the team and wants to join someone elses team. how would u feel about that?

[xeryusx]

People here are a little too opinionated lol. That's the way he plays. That's what made him great in that Nashville series. Because of that, he became my favorite Canuck. That being said, he's wearing a ducks jersey now so I hope he shits the bed :)

[Gumby]

You guys are so fucking sad. When Kesler was here, everyone was sucking his dick saying he was the heart of the team. Now that he asked to be traded and got his wish, you make it seem like his heart was never good enough or that he was the cancer in the room.

Srsly?
Canucks fans are typically like that. :)

But I agree with 68style - his attitude & work ethic up to 2011 were to be praised. Lately, he's been pretty douchey.

[m3thods]

People here are a little too opinionated lol. That's the way he plays. That's what made him great in that Nashville series. Because of that, he became my favorite Canuck. That being said, he's wearing a ducks jersey now so I hope he shits the bed :)

Because Canada.

Van fans will forget faster if they can nail the first overall pick. Even if they have to see him 6 times lol

[PiuYi]

this is why it's so hard for teams to succeed in a canadian market, fans put everything the GM does under the microscope and are against EVERYTHING

i thought the deals all made sense, it's sad garrison's gone but it's a business, gotta make room for sbisa plus gives us salary flexibility moving forward

[murd0c]

so salary cap has been set at 69mill, Some teams are going to be pissed but talk about perfect for the room Benning has given the Canucks so far

[Jmac]

What ... The ... Fuck ...

[6o4__boi]

FT: Kesler Canucks jersey for Schneider Canucks jersey :troll:

[AWDTurboLuvr]

Boston is messed up now with such a low salary cap. They have Reilly Smith and Krug to sign still.

[sonick]

What the fuck, when did Phoenix change their name to the Arizona Coyotes?

[Mike Oxbig]

What the fuck, when did Phoenix change their name to the Arizona Coyotes?

They said they were gonna do it in 2012-2013

[xeryusx]

At first glance, it looks like that early playoff exit is turning it to be a bigger worry for the B's. Cap is fucking them up :woot2:

[6o4__boi]

What the fuck, when did Phoenix change their name to the Arizona Coyotes?


last year lol
makes sense since it was pretty much the state of Arizona paying to keep the team there.

[murd0c]

last year lol
makes sense since it was pretty much the state of Arizona paying to keep the team there.

It was officially changed today actually

[m3thods]

It was officially changed today actually

I think he meant to say that it was announced last year. It was physically changed today, as you say.

[Tegra_Devil]

At first glance, it looks like that early playoff exit is turning it to be a bigger worry for the B's. Cap is fucking them up :woot2:

ill take iginla back..... :troll:

[6o4__boi]

as a Canucks fan right now...

http://i.imgur.com/s09ak1o.jpg

[sonick]

It was officially changed today actually

oh ok, so I'm not completely out of it...

[Ch28]

Boston is messed up now with such a low salary cap. They have Reilly Smith and Krug to sign still.

B's have roughly 1.6 mill to re-sign Reilly Smith, Jarome Iglina, and Tory Krug :(

Look for Eriksson and Marchand to get dealt for cap relief

[xeryusx]

B's have roughly 1.6 mill to re-sign Reilly Smith, Jarome Iglina, and Tory Krug :(

Look for Eriksson and Marchand to get dealt for cap relief

Marchand to Canucks :fullofwin:

[6o4__boi]

Marchand to Canucks :fullofwin:

:lawl: top line of Marchand Sedin Sedin :lawl:

[xeryusx]

Twins will get much needed muscle from Marchand on that line.

notsrs

[Mike Oxbig]

:fulloffuck:

[AzNightmare]

Damn. Just realized Myers is 6'8"

[Simulated]

He could be our Chara.

notsrs

[pastarocket]

He could be our Chara.

notsrs

If our coach can help Myers in his development, you never know. He's got the size for sure to become our version of Chara.

Well played so far by Benning. I like these trades.

"Make some noise!" at the draft. :woot2:

[FS1992EG]

If we can pull off Bennett/ Drasaitl/ Nylander/ Ritchie. I will be a happy Canucks!

And goodluck with RK17, I hope you win a cup with the DUCKS!

[mb_]

^I don't

[b0unce. [?]]

Retweeted by Dan Murphy
Harvey Fialkov ‏@hfialkov 3m
Panthers are keeping the pick. they are done. Philly didnt offer enuf acc to source. #FlaPanthers

well...

[murd0c]

that can change in a heart beat tho

[m3thods]

Still at least 30mins to make a deal.

[highfive]

Vancouver Canucks @VanCanucks · 45m

Jim Benning meeting the media. "When I took the job, Ryan asked to be moved. He's been a great player for us and I worked with his list"

Benning (on TSN): "He (Kesler) said that he'd like to be moved, so that was a tough day for me. It was one of my first days on the job."

This is why ppl will prob end up booing him.

[Simulated]

Not necessarily a bad thing for the Canucks as 6th is still good enough to get something of value in this draft.

Dreger reports 6th, 24th and shinkaruk for 1st.

[Ch28]

Didn't Kesler come out and say that he never asked for a trade?

Lying sack of shit

[b0unce. [?]]

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger 3m
Canucks and Panthers still talking. Van offer for 1st pick believed to be 6th, 24th and last years 1st rnd pick, Hunter Shinkaruk. #TSN

I hate waiting!

[411ken]

Didn't Kesler come out and say that he never asked for a trade?

Lying sack of shit

IF he did say that then it's better for us as the GM could then get the most value

[highfive]

Didn't Kesler come out and say that he never asked for a trade?

Lying sack of shit

Yep. Said that before the trade and after the trade. bullshit..lol

[FS1992EG]

Any trade involving Shinkaruk would make me soo sad...

[m3thods]

IF he did say that then it's better for us as the GM could then get the most value

This.

If he said publicly that he wanted out before the deadline and going into the summer, there's no way Benning gets a suitable deal done (assuming you think the current one is enough).

He'd get lowballed like crazy, then choose to keep Kesler and have him mope around for 2 years. It was in his best interest to say he wanted to stay publicly even if it makes him two-faced.

And come on guys- judge Kesler by the on-ice product which is what you pay for. Kesler was a beast on the ice and even when he wanted out, he still gave 100%. Sure he was a dick off the ice, but he has stolen his fair share of games for the Canucks and subsequently us fans. I'd rather have a guy like Kesler play the way he did, say the "right" things in the media, and be a lying dick behind the scenes than have a less effective "nicer" player.

Not everyone can be a class act elite talent like Sakic/Yzerman/Crosby/Stamkos/Toews.

[m3thods]

Any trade involving Shinkaruk would make me soo sad...

I don't normally agree with your general views/comments, but with that comment I couldn't agree more with you.

[FS1992EG]

http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/a2VmwrdA4mk/hqdefault.jpg

Looks at all these smiles! How could be trade him?

[m3thods]

Plus Shink is pretty much Van's highest-rated scoring prospect. Scoring is what the Canucks need.

[68style]

I have a bad feeling Shinkaruk is going to be extremely injury prone...

[Ch28]

Benning said they asked Kesler to expand his list from the Ducks and Blackhawks, but he was steadfast on going to one of those two teams.

What a piece of shit.

Thanks for helping out

[murd0c]

fuck this is so hard waiting my heart is beating and not only that I have a fucken hot first date tonight which isn't helping matters!!!

[sdubfid]

Your "Gino, Gino" cheers were my favourite. I wish I could hear them again.

Would be awesome if a big crowd chanted outside the hospital if that's where he is.

[highfive]

murd0c doing the Gillis sweat...

[murd0c]

murd0c doing the Gillis sweat...

no doubt

[tonyzoomzoom]

I'm hoping the first words that come out of Bettman's mouth when he is at the podium to kick off the draft is "WE HAVE A TRADE TO ANNOUNCE".

[murd0c]

LeBrun just said he spoke to Tallon a few mins ago and they are keeping the top pick but that really means nothing I guess.

[b0unce. [?]]

Would be awesome if a big crowd chanted outside the hospital if that's where he is.

Hockey fans plan rallies for Canucks' Gino Odjick this Sunday (http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2014/06/hockey-fans-plan-rallies-canucks-gino-odjick-sunday/)

[highfive]

@blakeprice1040: This crowd is awesome.. Chanting "sucks" as each team name is mentioned on the PA..
Hahaha pretty Awesome.

[Not really racist!]

Ekbald better not drop to third to the Coilers

Florida better take him

[murd0c]

you can listen live on 1040

TEAM Radio Vancouver | Player (http://player.1040.teamradio.ca/)

[xeryusx]

Fuck i'm so excited by this years draft! Go Canucks go!

[AzNightmare]

HERE WE GO.!

[Grandmaster TSE]

Come on come on

[Ch28]

Live online stream:

Watch live 2014 NHL Draft - (http://neolive.net/254353/1/Watch-2014-NHL-Draft-/)

[xeryusx]

BOO for Batman LOL!

[Ch28]

Bettman: "Isn't this suppose to be the city of brotherly love? I love your passion"

:bowrofl::bowrofl::bowrofl:

Such a troll hahahahaha

Love how he plays it up

[AzNightmare]

:lawl::lawl: THE BOO-ING

[xeryusx]

His awkward head movements.

[Grandmaster TSE]

Shut up and start it

[Harvey Specter]

Lol @ the booing.

[Ch28]

Scott Rintoul ‏@ScottRintoul 21s
Wow. Philly fans have stamina. Like they practice booing for hours each day.

[AzNightmare]

damn. no trade.

[Grandmaster TSE]

Panthers

[Ch28]

No trade

[murd0c]

3 mins to make a trade

[AzNightmare]

what happens if a team actually runs out of time before making their pick?

[murd0c]

damn they are making a pick, lets hope a huge trade with the sabers now

[Grandmaster TSE]

Ekblad

[murd0c]

Ekblad YES still a chance!!

[Ch28]

lol Tallon

[Simulated]

yes no ekblad for the oilers!

[xeryusx]

Fuck this dude. I've got 6 years on him yet he looks like that.

Lets go! Keep it coming!

[AzNightmare]

So who do you guys want the Canucks to pick now?
Sounds like no trades.

[Grandmaster TSE]

Nooooooooo, reinhart

[Ch28]

What a downer

[hypediss]

^
reaction of this thread right now

http://www.revscene.net/forums/customavatars/avatar3023_19.gif

[AzNightmare]

WELL...
still have #6 pick.

Hope for the best... :pokerface:

[Jmac]

:fuuuuu:

[AzNightmare]

anyone know what the EDM song is playing in the background right now?
(was playing right before Calgary's pick)

[xeryusx]

1 more

[Jmac]

Dal Colle, maybe?

[Not really racist!]

NYI go off the board pleaseeee

[Mike Oxbig]

NYI go off the board pleaseeee

[punkwax]

Abby's own Jake Virtanen

[Jmac]

Abby's own Jake Virtanen
Virtanen sucks

[Ronin]

I have no idea who we're going to go for now that no one fell from that top 3.

[hypediss]

so............... nylander?

[AzNightmare]

SO WHO DO YOU GUYS THINK' IS THE BEST WITH WHAT'S AVAILABLE NOW?

[Mike Oxbig]

RItchie = jamie benn v.2

[xeryusx]

Here we go

[Grandmaster TSE]

Nylander?
Virtanen?
Ehlers?

[Gumby]

All of our discussion on who to draft - Reinhart or Ekblad - gone to waste...

[highfive]

Dal colle looks so pissed for some reason. Lol

[Ronin]

Just don't fuck this up, Canucks.

[b0unce. [?]]

Dal colle looks so pissed for some reason. Lol

cause garth snow is a shitty gm.

[hypediss]

Dal colle looks so pissed for some reason. Lol

i'll be suicidal if i have to play for the islanders :fuckthatshit:

[xeryusx]

Just don't fuck this up, Canucks.

I have a little less worry now that Gillis isn't in charge anymore

[Ch28]

Dal colle looks so pissed for some reason. Lol

BECAUSE ISLANDERS

[b0unce. [?]]

canucks are going to pick Virtanen

[Not really racist!]

http://usatftw.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/850826265.gif?w=1000

tfw nobody drops

[XplicitLuder]

Welcome to the nucks organization virtanen!

[Ch28]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[AzNightmare]

.................................................. ..........

[Sentinel]

Virtanen it is. Now for the 24th overall.

[Jmac]

I give up ...

[Ch28]

Horrible pick

[Not really racist!]

http://abload.de/img/untitled-13uxu01.gif

[b0unce. [?]]

well, now i can turn off my tv

[AzNightmare]

THAT AWKWARD MOMENT WHEN HE MISPRONOUNCED ODJICK...

[xeryusx]

Ehlers would've been nice too

[Ch28]

Major shoulder surgery and you pick him? His defensive ability sucks

[murd0c]

at least he's a local kid

[pastarocket]

Local kid Virtanen. Size, speed, can score goals and plays with an edge as per the TSN.

-not bad Benning.

[Ronin]

Virtanen...I guess...

[Grandmaster TSE]

Oddjick

[Jmac]

Virtanen was fucking invisible against Kootenay ... While Reinhart ripped Calgary to shreds ...

4 goals in 26 playoff games ... In the WHL ... And zero playmaking ability ...

[AzNightmare]

wow, hockeydb updates fast.
2014 NHL Entry Draft Picks at hockeydb.com (http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/draft/nhl2014e.html)

[EmperorIS]

GO CAPS GO!

[Not really racist!]

who the fuck is the potato that said "he dropped into Vancouver's lap"

u w0t m8

[AzNightmare]

LULZ... top 5 pick according to their position. :notbad:

Canucks.... :facepalm: :derp:

[Grandmaster TSE]

July 1st!!!!

[Not really racist!]

https://twitter.com/MichelFalcon

this guy broke the news earlier in the afternoon after getting the Garrison/Dorsett deal right

didn't wanna crush yo hearts

:lol


Jake Virtanen 2013-2014 WHL Highlights - YouTube

[hypediss]

nylander was busy - look at all those kids

[Mike Oxbig]

Swedes always got the long hair swag :hat:

[Ch28]

at least he's a local kid

I could give 2 shits if he's local or if he's from Zimbabwe. You don't pick a guy "because he's local" and definitely not after having major shoulder surgery.

[domco]

James Neal to Nashville

Nashville Predators ‏@PredsNHL 32s
BREAKING NEWS: James Neal traded to the @PredsNHL for Patric Hornqvist and Nick Spaling.

[highfive]

Neal to Nashville. Shitttt

[Mike Oxbig]

I could give 2 shits if he's local or if he's from Zimbabwe. You don't pick a guy "because he's local" and definitely not after having major shoulder surgery.

Montreal drafted a local kid 1st round and traded for a 5th round pick

[highfive]

Montreal drafted a local kid 1st round and traded for a 5th round pick

Canucks last first round bc kid was cam Neely.

Who give a shit. You never know how the kid will turn out until they play in the nhl.

Look at kesler, when he was drafted he was projected to be a 3rd line checking centre.

[stuff99]

I could give 2 shits if he's local or if he's from Zimbabwe. You don't pick a guy "because he's local" and definitely not after having major shoulder surgery.

Who did you want?

[HonestTea]

WOW

That Neal trade..

[411ken]

It's hard to please everyone. Some ppl will like it. Some won't. End of story

I'll still be cheering and not jump on another team's bandwagon and all of a sudden be a huge "fan" of them

Let's go virtanen! Virtanen/horvat/shinkaruk line for the future!

[FS1992EG]

Virtanen is a meh for me.

Would have taken Nylander or Ritchie

[murd0c]

I still trust Benning, you know it was his choice and not our stupid scouts!!

[DanHibiki]

Subbed. Hi gaiz

[411ken]

Hopefully deangelo or ho sang are still there at 24

[highfive]

Ho sang and de Angelo will be in 2nd round I feel.

[pastarocket]

Trade ticker on TSN shows James Neal traded to Preds for Hornqvist and another player.

http://www.defendingbigd.com/2014/6/27/5851128/2014-nhl-draft-pittsburgh-penguins-trade-james-neal-to-nashville

[Grandmaster TSE]

Trade ticker on TSN shows James Neal traded to Preds for Hornqvist and another player.

2014 NHL Draft: Pittsburgh Penguins Trade James Neal To Nashville Predators - Defending Big D (http://www.defendingbigd.com/2014/6/27/5851128/2014-nhl-draft-pittsburgh-penguins-trade-james-neal-to-nashville)

Hornqvist and Spalding

[Sid Vicious]

Virtanen is a meh for me.

Would have taken Nylander or Ritchie

lolwut? the team doesn't need any more small, soft swedish forwards

[FS1992EG]

lolwut? the team doesn't need any more small, soft swedish forwards

Not even close to being soft!


Virtanen is injuried and we don't label him soft?

[Jmac]

I still trust Benning, you know it was his choice and not our stupid scouts!!
So if we had traded a first round pick for Jason Chimera, would you be happy with it?

Because that's who we just drafted ...

[murd0c]

So if we had traded a first round pick for Jason Chimera, would you be happy with it?

Because that's who we just drafted ...

I guess time will tell

[Sid Vicious]

Not even close to being soft!


Virtanen is injuried and we don't label him soft?

Jake Virtanen big hit game 5 vs Swift Current - YouTube

[FS1992EG]

Jake Virtanen big hit game 5 vs Swift Current - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoiotiWfyac)

But he's injuried.

Throw all the big hits you want. Still got injured.

[cdizzle_996]

But he's injuried.

Throw all the big hits you want. Still got injured.


Who cares?

ZOMGWTFBBQ TRADE SHINKARUK CAUSE HIS HIP IS FUCKED

[punkwax]

Holy fuck. It's hockey. People get injured.

:facepalm:

[FS1992EG]

Your right. Maybe I'll have to warm up to Virtanen.

[Grandmaster TSE]

He has time to heal properly before he makes it to the line up, give the guy a chance, you think they'll draft him if he wasn't good enough

[411ken]

fun fact... Had we passed on Virtanen and picked Nylander or whoever else and turned out to be a bust T while Virtanen kills it THEN everyone on here would cry a fkn river and complain why we passed on local talent/Canadian player.. lol

it's a circle when it comes to drafting players.. we just never know how it will pan out.

[FS1992EG]

I got a new name for Toronto.

The Toronto Pine Cones. And Repping Toronto as Captain is Dion Pylon Phaneuf! HAAHAHA

[Sid Vicious]

Your right. Maybe I'll have to warm up to Virtanen.

sounds like exactly the type of player the canucks need, hopefully hell pan out

"He's got a complete, all-around pro game right now. He's tough to play against, makes things happen on the ice. When you're out there with him, better have your head up because he could put you through the wall


A power forward who models his game after Rick Nash of the New York Rangers: “We're kind of identical players. He likes to take the puck to the net. I think I'm a little more physical than that, I like to throw the body around."

fast and physical a good pick imo

[AzNightmare]

A power forward who models his game after Rick Nash of the New York Rangers: “We're kind of identical players. He likes to take the puck to the net. I think I'm a little more physical than that, I like to throw the body around."

fast and physical a good pick imo

I hope he's not like Rick Nash when it comes to the playoffs.

[FS1992EG]

sounds like exactly the type of player the canucks need, hopefully hell pan out

"He's got a complete, all-around pro game right now. He's tough to play against, makes things happen on the ice. When you're out there with him, better have your head up because he could put you through the wall


A power forward who models his game after Rick Nash of the New York Rangers: “We're kind of identical players. He likes to take the puck to the net. I think I'm a little more physical than that, I like to throw the body around."

fast and physical a good pick imo

I liked everything you said except Rich Nash.

Not a fan of Nash, I would rather have Carter and I hate Carter with all my being!

[EmperorIS]

Should've drafted Wayne Gretzky IMO

[FS1992EG]

Should've drafted Wayne Gretzky IMO

There should be a LOL Button!

[6o4__boi]

mehh...so far so good.
not gonna complain about Virtanen...only time will tell
lookin forward to them upcoming trades (i'm almost certain Benning isn't done), and hoping we don't sign retarded deals come July 1

[FS1992EG]

We should looking hard for Paul Stastny!

[stuff99]

Kapenen falling...

[stuff99]

People complaining about Virtanen injury. Did you guys complain about the Cody Hodgson injury too?

[murd0c]

The Pens will take him

[stuff99]

The Pens will take him as predicted!

[stuff99]

So who do you guys want?

[murd0c]

So who do you guys want?

someone thats not a bust lol

[murd0c]

from what TSN was saying this sounds like a really decent pick

[cdizzle_996]

He looked thrilled...

[murd0c]

Doesn't seem happy at all about being a Canuck hahahaha

[Simulated]

wow that was some shades of steve francis...

[punkwax]

Not the greatest start.. lol

Probably caught off guard and expected another team to draft him but definitely seemed nervous or upset. Also admitted he expected to play 1 more season in Jr before contending for a roster spot. Numbers weren't as high as expected.. perhaps he has confidence issues?

[stuff99]

Centres who play every situation in the game, are involved in all areas on the ice and contribute with and without the puck are in high demand. The cliche, '200-foot player' applies to Jared. His versatility and sense is excellent.

Jared McCannn

[stuff99]

Great skater with a great shot and when he bears in on defenders, they are on their heels. Has an edge to his game. He could be that grand slam player with enormous upside that teams are looking to draft.

Jake Virtanen

[Bouncing Bettys]

Good hair wins cups. Steal of the draft went to the Leafs in Nylander

[RiceIntegraRS]

After the draft is over, we gotta wait years to figure out how we did........ Great!

Dang i wish we got Goldobin.........

[Jmac]

McCann is a good pick at #24.

[Liquid_o2]

I didn't expect to be picked by the Canucks but "it is what it is" :suspicious:

[sp00n]

The Canucks never offered "all that" (6th + 24th + Shinkaruk)- Jim Benning on Team1040.

[sp00n]

but it is what it is

[tonyzoomzoom]

just don't go and pull an Umberger

[Groot]

Rapid Fire Q & A with McCann (June 27, 2014) - YouTube

[Mike Oxbig]

virtanen player comparison is jerome iginla minus the bbc toughness

[Tim Budong]

McCann

I model my game after Ryan Kesler

oh snap

As someone commented on twitter

is this on ice/off ice?

[Not really racist!]

Jared McCann 2013-2014 OHL Highlights - YouTube

Jared McCann Amazing Goal vs London (12/4/13) - YouTube

Vancouver Canucks @VanCanucks · 1h
"I model my game after a guy like Ryan Kesler, weird I was part of the trade. I like his game" - McCann #Canucks

A young Canadian Kesler, :lol
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BrLstuqCYAAWBce.jpg

Jared McCann
Centre — shoots Left
Born May 31 1996 — London, ONT
Height 6.00 — Weight 174 [183 cm/79 kg]

Jared McCann is yet another member of Team Canada’s Hlinka winning squad from 2013, and is headed to the 2014 U18 World Championships to represent his country. The Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds centre was drafted fourth overall in the 2012 OHL draft and began making an immediate impact in the Greyhounds lineup in his rookie year. He’s followed that up with a solid sophomore season, scoring 27 goals and 62 points in 64 games for the Greyhounds and adding seven points in nine playoff games before the Greyhounds were eliminated by Connor McDavid and the Erie Otters in the second round. He’s heavily relied upon, playing huge minutes, in all situations for his Sault Ste. Marie team.

Jared McCann is an excellent skater. He has great acceleration and very good top end speed. He is amongst the quickest players in this draft class. His ability to change speeds can be used to fool defenders, he loves to turn up the speed at the last second and cut to the middle of the ice, leaving an often flat-footed defender in his wake. McCann combines this with good agility and edgework, along with top notch stick-handling which makes him incredibly dangerous off the rush. He also has very good balance, and is strong on his skates, making him very difficult to knock off the puck, helping him in board battles, and allowing McCann to fight through checks to get to the front of the net.

McCann has excellent vision and passing skills, and the ability to make his linemates better. He cycles extremely well waiting for teammates to find an opening, and then hitting them with the pass. If given an opening he is willing to take the puck through the high traffic areas and to the front of the net. McCann also has a quick shot, and can get it off very quickly, with a very good release. He is willing to battle in front of the net and in the corners, and plays a gritty game.

McCann has already developed a strong-two way game and has become a strong penalty killer for the Greyhounds, as well as the centre who plays against the other team’s best line every night. He brings his non-stop work ethic in all three zones, and is extremely gritty. He shows a dogged determination to take the puck off of his opponents, and battles every step of the way. McCann is a very well-rounded player already, and shows rare defensive maturity for a 17-year-old.

Stylistically, McCann can be compared to Patrice Bergeron of the Boston Bruins. Remember that this is just a style comparison and not a talent one. In terms of potential, his ceiling is likely to be a second line centre who can play against the other team’s top line every night, while still contributing in the offensive end of the ice.

Here are some highlights of Jared McCann in action.


http://lastwordonsports.com/2014/04/13/2014-nhl-draft-profile-12-jared-mccann/

Jared McCann's Player Profile

Skills – Top-end speed, impressive, acceleration, lethal wrist shot, high-end dangle.

Work ethic – Top-notch in all zones, a battler, a dog after the puck.

Vision – Reads the game well, makes the players around him look better.

Defense – Two way player with top end back-checking and PK skills. A student of the game, he also excels in all the little details.

Size – He is not nearly as physically developed as most of his North American peers at the top end of the draft so that could affect his draft standing a bit.

Draft placement – Most of his rankings are in the 10 to 15 range which I think is pretty fair for him.

Profile from: Eldon MacDonald and Chris Ralph of The Hockey Writers - updated Feb. 28th

@IssHockey - "A character leader w/ SSM; plays vital role on both sides of puck." - Dec. 1st, 2013

Jared was selected first round, 4th Overall by the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds at the 2012 OHL Priority Selection Draft out of the London Jr. Knights Gold Minor Midget program. Jared was very highly regarded by HockeyProspect and was ranked #2 behind only Connor McDavid in our 2012 OHL Draft Guide.

McCann had an outstanding rookie season for the Greyhounds. He immediately jumped right into the Greyhounds lineup and needed a little time to find his groove, but when he did he was a consistently effective player splitting time between the second and third lines. Jared finished his final 9 games of the season posting 16 points in 9 games played. He brings a number of offensive skills to the table and possesses a quick burst of speed when cutting through the middle of the ice that catches many defenders flat footed. Jared displays excellent vision and is particularly so successful because of his very high level of hockey sense. He reads the game at a level higher than most of his peers and it allows him to create, execute and read plays that some players simply cannot. He scored a number of highlight reel goals this season and possesses an absolute rocket of a wrist shot with a lightning quick release that catches many goaltenders off guard.

McCann was very physical in midget and we expect he will bring even more of that side of his game in the OHL. He was not afraid of corners or battles in front of the net against bigger opponents. He is also very reliable in the defensive zone and is more aware than many rookies at helping out defenders down low and moving pucks up ice quickly. He is strong in the face-off circle and wins the majority of draws he takes. Jared provided good scoring depth on the second power play lineup for the Greyhounds displaying good offensive awareness and playmaking abilities. He shows creative one on one moves when skating with the puck. Jared missed time in the playoffs due to concussion reasons but should be ready to go by the start of next season.

McCann will be looking to improve on an impressive rookie season by not only being one of the main contributors in the Greyhounds arsenal but will also expect to hear his name called very early in the 2014 NHL Draft.


2014 NHL Draft Prospects Haydn Fleury and Jared McCann (http://www.hockeyprospect.com/2014-nhl-draft-prospects-haydn-fleury-jared-mccann/)

I didn't expect to be picked by the Canucks but "it is what it is" :suspicious:

1. He was projected 10 - 20 in multiple scout lists so he probably was expected to be picked earlier
2. We were to pick #6, he didn't expect us to trade and acquire the 24th
3. He hates Vancouver, and this team

Pick one, or two.. or three..

His favorite player is Toews and his favorite team is the LA Kings, :lol

[SkinnyPupp]

When you say "it is what it is" that means you aren't very happy with the circumstance. Just ask Bertuzzi.

[mb_]

McCann

I model my game after Ryan Kesler

oh snap

As someone commented on twitter

is this on ice/off ice?

Looks like we got our Kesler replacement already :troll:

[OGCStrike]

@icemancometh
Isles GM Garth Snow on picking wild card Josh Ho-Sang. "He'll fit right in. They shit on me, too." Awesome. Way awesome.

:lawl:

[spoon.ek9]

wtf kind of answer is that?


it is what it is? lol gtfo. hopefully he smartens up but geez, first impression is bad.

[Mike Oxbig]

kids only 17... lol fucking canucks fans

[cow20xx]

Within 15 mins of becoming a canucks, McCann is already following kesler s foot step. /notsrs

Seriously, it hasn't even passed the 1st day and the kid is already under the microscope. Welcome to vancouver

[SkinnyPupp]

@icemancometh
Isles GM Garth Snow on picking wild card Josh Ho-Sang. "He'll fit right in. They shit on me, too." Awesome. Way awesome.

:lawl:
The only thing he could have said that would be better is just "Yolo" :awwyeah:

[hypediss]

ill just leave this here

https://twitter.com/jaredmccann19/status/482747956559634432

[highfive]

Kid is 17. Remember kesler saying he hates Canada?

Worse case. We trade him in 10 years for another bonino, sbisa and first. :troll:

[6o4__boi]

yeah...i dunno so much about misunderstanding since the question was pretty clear but that was a pretty shitty first impression lol
Virtanen was clearly pumped.
vs
McCann who sounded like it was the end of the world getting drafted by the Canucks :lawl:
even had the hat low so he can hide the tears LOL
but i think it was probably nerves, he was clutching that mic pretty hard


Jared McCann TSN interview after being drafted 24…: Jared McCann TSN interview after being drafted 24th overall - YouTube

[hypediss]

some of u guys are being too hung up on this lol

[PiuYi]

jake virtanen is a big skater with good hands? so is the kassian project officially over? :lol

anyways exciting draft day, too bad we won't know how it really pans out for another few years though

[SkinnyPupp]

Yeah after watching the actual interview, I'm sure he didn't mean it that way. It's just really weird that he said it, but his nerves threw it out of context completely

[willystyle]

^ Agreed, after watching the interview for the first time. I believe what he said was taken out of context cause he looked so nervous.

[6o4__boi]

some of u guys are being too hung up on this lol

didn't get enough of that trades lol

now that the 1st round is over i'm curious to see what other moves are coming

anyone know how much cap space is left and whos left to sign besides Kassian, Tanev and Santorelli?

[pastarocket]

@icemancometh
Isles GM Garth Snow on picking wild card Josh Ho-Sang. "He'll fit right in. They shit on me, too." Awesome. Way awesome.

:lawl:

-wonder if the owner Charles Wang asked Snow to draft Ho-Sang because he thought that he can get a Chinese player.

Wang, "Oh, wait. He is black?"

-did hear that this player has sick skills but has an attitude.

[nah]

He looks super nervous and you tend to say stupid things when you're that nervous. I'm sure people that have been in that situation in job interviews can attest to that. ;)

[Tim Budong]

Irony...that's all
Good for McCann to let everyone know he's gonna make us forget Kesler.

[Obsideon]

Was hoping for Draisaitl but glad we took Virtanen over Nylander. I'm curious how Ritchie is gonna pan out. Damn this patience thing!

Jake looks like a no-nonsense in your face talented winger. He's projected to be the best goal scorer in the entire draft. It's also important mentally that he really, really wants to play for the Canucks.
I'm sad about Garrison, he wasn't utilized properly by Torts and we dumped him after he took a pay-cut to come back home. Thought we might be able to see the Florida "powerplay bomber" Garrison under Willie. I liked him the most out of all our blueliners. At $4.6 he had a decent cap hit, there are much worse out there.

[trancehead]

cupboards are looking fair
alot of two way centres: Horvat, Guance, McCann

Wingers in Kassian, Jensen, Virtanen, Shinkaruk

D we have Corrado. And hopefully swiss Luca turns into what he was projected to be

I think the sedins can still produce in the regular season. But in the playoffs not so much.

Lets see what Benning does with all this cap space now

[AzNightmare]

"It is what it is"
Should almost expect that to be the headline on the front cover of the newspaper in the sports section.
Welcome to Vancouver. :derp:

People need to relax. Players don't need to be expected to react like winning lottery or something when they get drafted.

[68style]

You know, maybe a different way of thinking about it, but I have absolutely no problem with how he answered that question. If he's an ultra-competitive guy, he's gonna be wanting to get picked as high up as possible and if he expected to go like 15th or something then being picked at 24 would be really disappointing and not everyone can put their competitive juices aside and be like "Oh I'm so happy!" it was right after it happened and he was probably stewing and being honest when he said he didn't think there was any chance he'd fall as low as Vancouver's next drafting spot... nothing personal against the Canucks, just he's mad because he thought he's better than a lot of other guys that got chosen and it's burning him up inside.

[jeedee]

didn't get enough of that trades lol

now that the 1st round is over i'm curious to see what other moves are coming

anyone know how much cap space is left and whos left to sign besides Kassian, Tanev and Santorelli?

17.7M cap space

Vancouver Canucks Salary Cap Chart (http://capgeek.com/canucks)

[jeedee]

It is what it is

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj105/jeedee_/CanuckstakeJaredMcCannat24CanucksArmy-MozillaFirefox_zpsea888de6.jpg

[punkwax]

He's an Ontario kid. Maybe he grew up despising the Canucks and it was the only team he was hoping not to get drafted by. Not saying this is true, but considering his reaction, it seems very possible.

If that is the case though, his agent should've prepared him for the worst :lol

[PiuYi]

wonder if virtanen lurks RS....