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Some of the players I had my eye on a couple of months ago for the late 1st have been rising quite quickly. Names like Klepov, Shilov, Cullen, Lin, Gustafsson… out of reach now I think. If any of those are available grab them. For the names I think that will there realistically, I see some good players still.
If they take Stenberg or Malholtra at #3, I’d strongly consider Juho Piiparinen. Big rock solid defender from Finland. Nothing flashy there. Mobile and physical… has potential to develop his O game but in reality, a really strong defensive anchor for the 2nd pairing.
If they take Stenberg or Reid at #3, I’d be looking at some of the Centers. Good chance Alex Command will be there. He is 6’1″, 187 lbs and his compete level is off the charts. He has a very solid 2 way game and his on ice IQ is high. I think he will surprise a lot of people.
If we want size down the middle with that pick, there are some decent options. Maddox Dagenais 6’4″… plays physical, has a good shot, relatively mobile but skating looks sloppy(can fix that). Also at 6’4″ but heavier is Ryan Roobroeck. Then you have the 6’6″ giant Brooks Rogowski. These players will have to be coached more than Command. But they would add size, physical play and a touch of meanness to the middle 6.
If skill in the middle is what they want, Jack Hextall might be there. He is rising but there’s a chance. Average size(6’0″) but smart and skill to spare.
There are a couple of wingers to look at but they don’t grab my attention like a C does. Marcus Nordmark(6’2″), or Mathis Preston(5’11”).
Then there’s this opportunity. Draft the Ruck brothers. I think they will be both available at 24 and 33. I’m confident these guys will be successful NHLers. Right there you could really bolster your forward core with 2/3rds of a middle 6 line. They have proven they can play without each other as well. This move would probably have us knowingly leaving better individual prospects on the floor but together they could be a homerun.
Lets hear your picks at 24 and tell me what you think of my selections. Remember, these are players I think will be available. Of course I would desire better. Keeping it real is all.
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Personally, I’d try and acquire another first round pick in that 16-20 range, Capitals have two picks there (16 & 18), perhaps you could offer them picks 33 and 41 or a roster player and a pick for one of them? The Canucks need goal scoring and Liam Ruck is pretty good at that. The Canucks need to spend a few years acquiring as much talent as they can and then see what they’ve got.
Scouting Report on Liam…
16. Liam Ruck, RW (Medicine Hat Tigers, WHL)
Medicine Hat lost a lot of offense with the departures of Gavin McKenna and Cayden Lindstrom, among others, but Ruck made up for it. He loves to shoot from anywhere and does an excellent job of getting the puck where it needs to be. He led all draft eligibles with 45 goals, and that’s good for seventh in the country. Ruck is extremely dangerous around the net with a variety of quality shot choices at his disposal. His chemistry with his twin, Markus, was obvious from the get-go. It feels like it’s going to be difficult to select both together without some funky trade magic – that’s the downside of their incredible second-half play.
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