6. Sam Richardinson, LHD, London-OHL
Richardinson has been off to a strong start in London. He has a lot of NHL traits due to his 6-3 frame, strong skating ability and some offensive touch. Richardinson is very skilled with the puck, but I wouldn’t call him a natural puck-mover. Defensively he’s quite solid due to his reach, feet and compete. He has a lot of NHL potential.

7. Charlie Elick, RHD, Brandon-WHL
Elick’s physical tools jump out at you as a 6-3 defenseman with pro mobility. He’s not a top-end puck-mover, but he has good hockey sense. He competes hard, isn’t afraid to use his big frame and makes a lot of defensive stops. It’s easy to think about Braden Schneider while watching Elick due to his similar junior team and handedness, but I would argue he’s ahead of Schneider at the same age.

These next two drafts have every sort of player that the Canucks need for the future and there are more than just a few.

I have faith that management will (frank) it up.
- manvanfan

Agreed.

CHL top prospects highlights.

https://twitter.com/CHLHo...tatus/1618680041793064974

A lot to like from this game.

This game alone has all of the Canucks needs.
Right shot center, Yager, Danielson, Ritchie, Pitre, Cataford.

Right shot defence Allen, Bonk, Dragicevic.

If Canucks can get 2 out of these 8 in this draft. Successful draft.

CHL top prospects highlights.

https://twitter.com/CHLHo...tatus/1618680041793064974

A lot to like from this game.

This game alone has all of the Canucks needs.
Right shot center, Yager, Danielson, Ritchie, Pitre, Cataford.

Right shot defence Allen, Bonk, Dragicevic.

If Canucks can get 2 out of these 8 in this draft. Successful draft.
- manvanfan

I’d start with 1 since I don’t project any of these as our 1st pick. That 1st pick will more than be a good pick. If we get the NYI pick this draft we’re off to the races with 2. Onto the 2nd round & very real potential to hit a home run & make it 3 big pieces. More high picks from trades & it’s off to the moon.

I’d start with 1 since I don’t project any of these as our 1st pick. That 1st pick will more than be a good pick. If we get the NYI pick this draft we’re off to the races with 2. Onto the 2nd round & very real potential to hit a home run & make it 3 big pieces. More high picks from trades & it’s off to the moon.
- Nighthawk

I would think the dumbest thing for the Canucks to do this draft is to pick BPA of every position. Either trade down or reach for a position of need 100%.

There are probably 5 RHC to be taken anywhere in the first round and at least 4 RHD. This team needs to fill needs way more than BPA anymore with the absolute glut of wingers.

I would think the dumbest thing for the Canucks to do this draft is to pick BPA of every position. Either trade down or reach for a position of need 100%.

There are probably 5 RHC to be taken anywhere in the first round and at least 4 RHD. This team needs to fill needs way more than BPA anymore with the absolute glut of wingers.
- manvanfan

When you add some of the Euro players like Reinbacher and Strbak, the draft is a really good opportunity to fill in many holes, into the much needed prospect pool.

Recrutes mid term rankings.
RANKING PLAYER NAME POSITION TEAM LEAGUE HEIGHT WEIGHT
1 Connor Bedard C Regina WHL. 5-10 185
2 Adam Fantilli C Michigan NCAA 6-2 195
3 Dalibor Dvorsky C AIK SWE-2 6-1 201
4 Leo Carlsson LW Orebro SHL 6-3 198
5 Matvei Michkov RW SKA VHL 5-10 172
6 Mikhail Gulyayev LD Omsk KHL 5-10 172
7 Oliver Moore C USNTDP USHL 5-11 167
8 Colby Barlow LW Owen Sound OHL 5-11.75 195
9 Ryan Leonard RW USNTDP USHL 5-11.5 190
10 Brayden Yager C Moose Jaw WHL 6-0 166
11 Will Smith C USNTDP USHL 5-11.75 178
12 Zach Benson RW Winnipeg WHL 5-9 160
13 Calum Ritchie C Oshawa OHL 6-2 187
14 Nate Danielson C Brandon WHL 6-1.25 185
15 David Edstrom C Frolunda SWE-Jr. 6-2.5 190
16 Kasper Halttunen RW HIFK FHL 6-2.75 207
17 Eduard Sale LW Brno CZE. 6-2 174
18 Charlie Stramel C Wisconsin NCAA 6-3 212
19 Gabe Perreault RW USNTDP USHL 5-10.75 165
20 Ethan Gauthier RW Sherbrooke QMJHL 5-11.25 176
21 Matthew Wood RW Connecticut NCAA 6-3.5 193
22 Quentin Musty LW Sudbury OHL 6-2 197
23 Oliver Bonk RD London OHL 6-2 174
24 Michael Hrabal G Omaha USHL 6-6.25 209
25 Arttu Karki LD Taparra FIN-Jr. 6-1.5 178
26 Maxim Strbak RD Sioux Falls USHL 6-1.5 205
27 David Reinbacher RD Kloten NLA 6-3 187
28 Daniil But LW Yaroslavl RUS-Jr. 6-5 203
29 Carson Bjarnason G Brandon WHL 6-3 186
30 Axel Sandin-Pellikka RD Skelleftea SWE-Jr. 5-11 176
31 Otto Stenberg LW Frolunda SWE-Jr. 5-11.25 180
32 Samuel Honzek LW Vancouver WHL: 6-3.5 186
33 Riley Heidt C Prince George WHL 5-10.5 182
34 Andrew Cristall LW Kelowna WHL 5-9.5 167
35 Coulson Pitre RW Flint OHL 6-0.5 172
36 Theo Lindstein LD Brynas SHL 6-0.5 180
37 Kalan Lind LW Red Deer WHL 6-0 158
38 Gracyn Sawchyn C Seattle WHL 5-11 157
39 Tom Willander RD Rogle SWE-Jr. 6-1.25 180
40 Carson Rehkopf LW/C Kitchener OHL 6-1.25 195
41 Gavin Brindley C Michigan NCAA 5-8.5 165
42 Mathieu Cataford C Halifax QMJHL 5-11 188
43 Hunter Brzustewicz RD Kitchener OHL 5-11.5 188
44 Koehn Ziemmer RW Prince George WHL 6-0.25 204
45 Martin Misiak LW Nove Zamky SLO. 6-1 194
46 Tanner Molendyk LD Saskatoon WHL 5-11 190
47 Danny Nelson C-RW USNTDP USHL 6-3 202
48 Lukas Dragicevic RD Tri-Cities WHL 6-1 192
49 Brady Cleveland LD USNTDP USHL 6-4 201
50 Noah Dower-Nilsson LW Frolunda SWE-Jr. 6-0 174
51 Jakub Dvorak LD Liberec CZE. 6-5 203
52 Lenni Hameenaho LW Assat FHL 6-0 174
53 Cam Allen RD Guelph OHL 6-0 194
54 Jesse Kiiskinen RW Pelicans FIN-Jr. 5-10.75 178
55 Adam Gajan G Green Bay USHL 6-3 176
56 Andrew Gibson RD Sault Ste. Marie OHL 6-2.75 196
57 Beau Akey RD Barrie OHL 6-0 170
58 Bradly Nadeau LW Penticton BCHL 5-10 161
59 Dmitri Simashev LD Lokomotiv KHL 6-4 200
60 Tommaso De Luca C Spokane WHL 6-0 170
61 Matteo Mann RD Chicoutimi QMJHL 6-5 220
62 Caden Price LD Kelowna WHL 6-0.25 186
63 Matthew Mania RD sudbury OHL 6-1 180
64 Noel Nordh LW Brynas SWE-Jr. 6-1.5 196
65 Carey Terrance C Erie OHL 6-0 174
66 Andrew Strathmann LD Youngstown USHL 5-10 190
67 Trey Augustine G USNTDP USHL 6-1 180
68 Alexander Rykov RW Chelmet VHL 5-11 170
69 Ethan Miedema LW Kingston OHL 6-3.75 208
70 Jakub Stancl LW Vaxjo SWE-Jr. 6-3 201
71 Luca Cagnoni LD Portland WHL 5-9 180
72 Albert Wikman LD Farjestad SWE-Jr. 6-0 191
73 Alex Pharand C Sudbury OHL 6-2 198
74 Felix Unger Sorum RW Leksand SWE-Jr. 5-11 170
75 Oscar Molgaard C HV71 SHL 6-0 177
76 William Whitelaw LW/RW Youngstown USHL 5-9 175
77 Luca Pinelli LW Ottawa OHL 5-9 165
78 Alex Ciernik LW Vasterviks SWE-2 5-10 176
79 Scott Ratzlaff G Seattle WHL 6-0.5 174
80 Etienne Morin LD Drummondville QMJHL 6-0 183
81 Jayden Perron RW Chicago USHL 5-9 163
82 Tyler Peddle LW Charlottetown QMJHL 6-0 195
83 Quinton Burns LD Kingston OHL 6-1 185
84 Gavin McCarthy RD Muskegon USHL 6-1 181
85 Nick Lardis LW Hamilton OHL 5-10 165
86 Jaden Lipinski C Vancouver WHL 6-3.5 208
87 Ondrej Molnar LW Nitra SLO. 5-11 170
88 Brad Gardiner C Waterloo USHL 6-0 178
89 Connor Levis RW Kamloops WHL 6-2 193
90 Tuomas Uronen RW HIFK FIN-Jr. 5-11 183
91 Aydar Suniev RW Penticton BCHL 6-2 198

Highlighted are all the players I would accept for Van to take.

Nighthawk believes Alex Wieiemer

He’s worth a late 2nd or 3rd. It was said if we got more picks which we definitely should aim for. I see us taking a BPA C in the 1st unless a RHD rises for us. 2nd round D is the hunt & in later rounds.
- manvanfan

Weiermaier

I would think the dumbest thing for the Canucks to do this draft is to pick BPA of every position. Either trade down or reach for a position of need 100%.

There are probably 5 RHC to be taken anywhere in the first round and at least 4 RHD. This team needs to fill needs way more than BPA anymore with the absolute glut of wingers.
- manvanfan

Totally agree. As you know I don’t like BPA so need has to be involved as well. No matter what I never want wingers unless outright game changers. A Kane in his prime who drives play & threat at any time. True sniper being Connor whom I like on many levels.

Totally agree. As you know I don’t like BPA so need has to be involved as well. No matter what I never want wingers unless outright game changers. A Kane in his prime who drives play & threat at any time. True sniper being Connor whom I like on many levels.
- Nighthawk

I'd like the Canucks to pick 4 times in the first round this year.

Still trying to figure out how Will Smith is considered so high, in all the rankings. What am I missing?

I'd like the Canucks to pick 4 times in the first round this year.
- manvanfan

Just this year?

Still trying to figure out how Will Smith is considered so high, in all the rankings. What am I missing?
- Reubenkincade

Probably the same thing you were missing when you wanted Glass over Petey

I don't love Smith like Nighty does. I don't like him for the Canucks but he is still good.

Past the top 4 in this draft is a bundle of players that I don't know whether picking 1 or another would make a real difference.

A public person draft
10. Eduard Sale, LW, Kometa Brno (Cze.). Top 6

11. Colby Barlow, LW, Owen Sound (OHL). Top 6

12. Brayden Yager, C, Moose Jaw (WHL). Top 6

13. Ryan Leonard, RW, NTDP (USHL). Top 6

14. Dalibor Dvorsky, C, AIK (Swe.). Top 6

Bob's list has this section as
6. Yager
7. Barlow
8. Dvorsky
9. Leonard
12. Sale

I hope the Canucks make team decisions because I don't think there is a lot of separation in this draft in tiers.

Just this year?
- Reubenkincade

I'll accept 4 picks in the top 2 rounds this year.

https://twitter.com/Hocke...tatus/1624600197472059392

Nice mitts. Very intelligent player, pace of play is what worries me the most about him.

I'll accept 4 picks in the top 2 rounds this year.
- manvanfan

👍

/Cam Robinson/
@Hockey_Robinson
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10h
Draft-minus one USHL production:

• Adam Fantilli: 37G, 74PTS in 54GP (1.37 P/G)
• Macklin Celebrini: 35G, 61PTS in 36GP (1.69 P/G)

Oh, and Celebrini is 8 months younger than Fantilli was during his D-1 season.

/Cam Robinson/
@Hockey_Robinson
·
10h
Draft-minus one USHL production:

• Adam Fantilli: 37G, 74PTS in 54GP (1.37 P/G)
• Macklin Celebrini: 35G, 61PTS in 36GP (1.69 P/G)

Oh, and Celebrini is 8 months younger than Fantilli was during his D-1 season.
- manvanfan

Celebrini or this kid next season

https://www.eliteprospect...r/723441/sam-Richardinson

Still trying to figure out how Will Smith is considered so high, in all the rankings. What am I missing?
- Reubenkincade

His name is Will Smith.... I was going to suggest picking him and Bonk on their names alone. Gives us a center and a RHD

Celebrini or this kid next season

https://www.eliteprospect...r/723441/sam-Richardinson
- Reubenkincade

Yeah you mentioned him on the last page.

His name is Will Smith.... I was going to suggest picking him and Bonk on their names alone. Gives us a center and a RHD
- Pres.cup

I don't think Will Smith would be a good fit for the Canucks roster. Good player but would require more shuffling once again.

https://www.eliteprospect...526247/magomed-sharakanov

Players I'm starting to like more than others.

Not saying other players aren't good. Or even that these players will all be the best. Might find better value in most without sacrificing all that much talent.

Bedard
Fantilli
Carlsson
Michkov
Benson
Yager
Dvorsky
Ritchie
Heidt
Danielson
Reinbacher
DRagicevic
Musty
Honzek
Stenberg
Strbak
Pitre
Cataford
Stramel
Bonk
Allen
PRice
Simashev
Hameenaho
Kumpulainen
Sawchyn
Wahlberg
Landen
Gibson
Fortescue
Levis
Burns


Some of these guys might fall into the later rounds but I'd say probably all of these players are gone by the 4th or 5th round.

That weird guy from Recrutes I'd say was right that it's a good draft and a deep first round which means a "good" 2nd round but after that it seems to fall flat.

Wouldn't mind maybe some late birthday players like Forsell was or even a 19 or 20 year old if they are getting regular minutes in a men's pro league.

Players I'm starting to like more than others.

Not saying other players aren't good. Or even that these players will all be the best. Might find better value in most without sacrificing all that much talent.

Bedard
Fantilli
Carlsson
Michkov
Benson
Yager
Dvorsky
Ritchie
Heidt
Danielson
Reinbacher
DRagicevic
Musty
Honzek
Stenberg
Strbak
Pitre
Cataford
Stramel
Bonk
Allen
PRice
Simashev
Hameenaho
Kumpulainen
Sawchyn
Wahlberg
Landen
Gibson
Fortescue
Levis
Burns


Some of these guys might fall into the later rounds but I'd say probably all of these players are gone by the 4th or 5th round.

That weird guy from Recrutes I'd say was right that it's a good draft and a deep first round which means a "good" 2nd round but after that it seems to fall flat.

Wouldn't mind maybe some late birthday players like Forsell was or even a 19 or 20 year old if they are getting regular minutes in a men's pro league.
- manvanfan

That's a pretty good list.

I would be fine taking Dvorsky, Ritchie or Danielson if Reinbacher is gone. Assuming the pick is 8-11.

That's a pretty good list.

I would be fine taking Dvorsky, Ritchie or Danielson if Reinbacher is gone. Assuming the pick is 8-11.
- Reubenkincade

It's a short list for sure.

I was hoping that the list would be updated at the end of the season from the bottom of the first page in this forum. I don't know if Danielson or Ritchie have moved up from the impact/regular range.

For example on Ritchie his closest comparables are Brendan Gaunce, Boone Jenner, Ryan O'Reilly, Radek Faska.
Ritchie was in the "Regular" category meaning basically his most comparable are more likely to be 200+ game 3lc than a top 6 player.

Danielson definitely has much steadier looking comparables. Schenn, Cozens, Dach, Reinhart, Geekie, Glass, Harkins, Krebs, Anderson-Dolan.

A little more boom or bust for Danielson.

From Bob's list beside the names though, you can see how they line up at the end of the "top 6" players in the next tier.

Only real difference between the 2 lists is pretty well Pellikka and Cristall are ranked lower by scouts.

It's a short list for sure.

I was hoping that the list would be updated at the end of the season from the bottom of the first page in this forum. I don't know if Danielson or Ritchie have moved up from the impact/regular range.

For example on Ritchie his closest comparables are Brendan Gaunce, Boone Jenner, Ryan O'Reilly, Radek Faska.
Ritchie was in the "Regular" category meaning basically his most comparable are more likely to be 200+ game 3lc than a top 6 player.

Danielson definitely has much steadier looking comparables. Schenn, Cozens, Dach, Reinhart, Geekie, Glass, Harkins, Krebs, Anderson-Dolan.

A little more boom or bust for Danielson.

From Bob's list beside the names though, you can see how they line up at the end of the "top 6" players in the next tier.

Only real difference between the 2 lists is pretty well Pellikka and Cristall are ranked lower by scouts.
- manvanfan

Where you getting this info from?