Not necessarily - depending on how good they are, they could be 1-2 years. There's Currently 23 of 32 1st rounders from 22' draft are in the league.

That core will have zero help when/if they start making consistent playoff runs - in the next 3-6 years. Lekker/DPetey - 22' Willander/Mynio - 23' - NO ONE from 24' - the gap has begun.

Another huge consideration is not having high end prospects/productive guys on ELC's during "the window" - all successful/cup winning teams rely heavily on those type of contributions. And that's where theres gonna be a huge gap if they don't start drafting AND hitting on regularily with 1st & 2nds.
- Brooks_Light

Presumably they're gonna be picking at 15+ in what's widely considered to be a weak draft... it's going to be at the best case scenario 2 years, more than likely 3-4. And if the goal is to maximize the window in Hughes' time... that's gotta be an immediate return. I get the balancing thing, especially with contracts, but from this management group plus the window they've set out around Hughes, it's not so likely they're looking to do something slow.

And I don't agree that cup winning teams rely heavily on them. Pretty sure the past two didn't have any meaningful contributors on ELCs.

Yup there's an overwhelming amount of "fans" in here that absolutely hate when the team wins or plays well. Fawks up their narrative!

Zero "props" will be given.

Cracks me up when posters in here complain about Hughes dominance as if its a bad thing.

I love this one - "the whole team relies on him" and the oilers dont rely on Leon/McD? Having a dude that singlehandedily steal games is a great problem to have.

Or my fav "trade him now while he has value." and then what? Anybody think We'll ever draft another QH??
- Brooks_Light

Trading Hughes is my favourite as well. 50 years of complaining the Canucks have never drafted a guy like Hughes ---> 7 years after drafting him "Well we better move him while he can fetch a haul"

Not necessarily - depending on how good they are, they could be 1-2 years. There's Currently 23 of 32 1st rounders from 22' draft are in the league.

That core will have zero help when/if they start making consistent playoff runs - in the next 3-6 years. Lekker/DPetey - 22' Willander/Mynio - 23' - NO ONE from 24' - the gap has begun.

Another huge consideration is not having high end prospects/productive guys on ELC's during "the window" - all successful/cup winning teams rely heavily on those type of contributions. And that's where theres gonna be a huge gap if they don't start drafting AND hitting on regularily with 1st & 2nds.
- Brooks_Light

I don't know if that logic about ELCs tracks. Looking back at the last 4 cup winners, the only ELC of consequence I can find is Lundell. You could maybe argue Ross Colton, but really if you look at the low end of the salaries on the winning teams it's mostly guys with some experience who ended up on cheap deals for one reason or another, very few rookies.

Thanks NYN. the Hoglander goal was nice.

He's often like this after a bed wetting episode.
- Marwood

My body is quite functional actually, tha ks for checking in though Softy

Going into last night's game the Jets were #1 in the league with the best goals for/against differential. By the standings they were the best team in the NHL. But sure.
- NewYorkNuck

I get it. It brings up an interestung question, does anyont have the capitals or jets as cup favourites?

York Newbury: Canucks Thrash Jets
- York Newbury

Thanks NYN, hopefully Reuby’s ok, this win could be a big blow to him.

Hard no on a 1.12PPG player over his career???? - 50pts in 57 playoff games. The dude typically puts up 90+ points consistently but sure why would we want a guy like that??
Vs.
Ehlers .77PPG and 4g / 14pts in 37 playoff games

Not sure that makes much sense. I like both players TBH. Marners clearly better, an elite distributor, 25goals guranteed, special teams beast, about to turn 28 - still a lot of good years left.

The olive branch is Marner does seem to somewhat disappear in the POs but in fairness - most of the Leafs stars do as well.
His price tag is gonna be HIGH - a lot of suitors.
- Brooks_Light

Marner had ONE decent playoff year I wouldn't take that on averages. He disappears most PO's at the most inopportune times. Unless that changes...pass.

I get it. It brings up an interestung question, does anyont have the capitals or jets as cup favourites?
- neem55

I’m sure both teams management and fans have them as cup favourites, fact still remains Canucks beat the best and the worst, and lost to a mediocre team. Doesn’t matter what Dreger, Button, or Sportsnet have as predictions, what matters are realtime factual numbers.

Thanks NYN, hopefully Reuby’s ok, this win could be a big blow to him.
- Makita

That guy is an idiot

Getting ready to go down the channel for a few days, to help out my community with some annual fishing and projects. Looking forward to it.

I get it. It brings up an interestung question, does anyont have the capitals or jets as cup favourites?
- neem55

MoneyPuck has Jets 1st and Caps 3rd. I'm sure others do too.

MoneyPuck has Jets 1st and Caps 3rd. I'm sure others do too.
- NewYorkNuck

Im just curious if anyone on here is picking one of those teams, i can see what the betting sites have. I dont have the Jets making the west final. I dont have the caps making the east final, so I'm curious

Im just curious if anyone on here is picking one of those teams, i can see what the betting sites have. I dont have the Jets making the west final. I dont have the caps making the east final, so I'm curious
- neem55

It's a little early for me. But I like Florida.

Im just curious if anyone on here is picking one of those teams, i can see what the betting sites have. I dont have the Jets making the west final. I dont have the caps making the east final, so I'm curious
- neem55

I'd like to see the match ups before picking winners and losers.
Right now, I'd pick Florida, Tampa from the east and Dallas, Winnipeg or Colorado from the west. Winnipeg needs to get past that 1st round hurdle first.

Im just curious if anyone on here is picking one of those teams, i can see what the betting sites have. I dont have the Jets making the west final. I dont have the caps making the east final, so I'm curious
- neem55

I have Habs in the East and Canucks in the West.

Presumably they're gonna be picking at 15+ in what's widely considered to be a weak draft... it's going to be at the best case scenario 2 years, more than likely 3-4. And if the goal is to maximize the window in Hughes' time... that's gotta be an immediate return. I get the balancing thing, especially with contracts, but from this management group plus the window they've set out around Hughes, it's not so likely they're looking to do something slow.

And I don't agree that cup winning teams rely heavily on them. Pretty sure the past two didn't have any meaningful contributors on ELCs.
- NewYorkNuck

I just read an article that the hit on Chytil could be career ending. Anyone heard anything else?

That guy is an idiot

Getting ready to go down the channel for a few days, to help out my community with some annual fishing and projects. Looking forward to it.
- Reubenkincade

That sounds awesome, wish I was there with you. Are you staying in Douglas or heading over to Verney….maybe around Fishtrap Bay?

Envious my friend, enjoy.

I just read an article that the hit on Chytil could be career ending. Anyone heard anything else?
- Retinalz

I heard no time line. Nothing more.

I'd like to see the match ups before picking winners and losers.
Right now, I'd pick Florida, Tampa from the east and Dallas, Winnipeg or Colorado from the west. Winnipeg needs to get past that 1st round hurdle first.
- Marwood

Ya that’s fair, matchups are key, but I like Edmonton, Avs in the west Florida in the east… hate to say it but I think Toronto might actually do something. They really fixed their d… I hope they don’t, the insufferable fans I will never hear the end of it

I just read an article that the hit on Chytil could be career ending. Anyone heard anything else?
- Retinalz

Chytil has been a hit away from ending his career for years. Why th eff do you think he was traded?

Ya that’s fair, matchups are key, but I like Edmonton, Avs in the west Florida in the east… hate to say it but I think Toronto might actually do something. They really fixed their d… I hope they don’t, the insufferable fans I will never hear the end of it
- neem55

- TurdFergeson

They did alright last year, you may recall

It's a little early for me. But I like Florida.
- Load Management

Beautiful State.

That sounds awesome, wish I was there with you. Are you staying in Douglas or heading over to Verney….maybe around Fishtrap Bay?

Envious my friend, enjoy.
- Makita

Heading down to Kemano

That guy is an idiot

Getting ready to go down the channel for a few days, to help out my community with some annual fishing and projects. Looking forward to it.
- Reubenkincade

Enjoy yourself