Originally Posted by truck (Post 66286813)

Zykov vs Erne:

I'd take Erne first. He may be a little small to be a power forward, but I love his speed and skating.

Originally Posted by Crazed Fan (Post 66282353)

Well we can agree to disagree. I think he does make a difference in the game and I think he can be a game changer. Whether the stats back my opinion on Pavelec or not it is ultimately my opinion. I think Pavelec is a solid goaltender and is the right fit for this team and I dont think there is a problem in goal at all. His stats over the last 3 seasons look pretty much the same to me.
I had already said I thought scoring was the bigger problem. Lines 2-4 (-Kane) are the biggest area of concern in my opinion.
I think that the team will add some of their solid young talent and continue to improve.

Originally Posted by Flying High (Post 66284279)

Aren't most people saying that outside the top 3 or 4 picks the 2014 draft looks weak?

Originally Posted by Guerzy (Post 66278357)

Very nice! He is a very strong kid, and though short, built very well.

Domi is who I'd like the Jets to draft. By all indications a great kid, and oozes talent. Great skater/mobility, excellent hands and playmaking game, strong shot. Would love Max as a Jet.

Originally Posted by garret9 (Post 66143025)

The guy definitely had a down season. He used to be a very very highly thought of prospect.
Unfortunately he hasn't recovered from his injury yet it seems.
Those at St. John's were saying that his second half of the season was much better. I had only watched just under half of the games in the second half of the season (and almost all of the first half), but it seemed likely to be the truth.
I'm sure being in front of a D-squad with 4 rookies (O`Neill, Chiarot, Melchiori, Sol) did not help much, but there's only so much team affects can change SV%.
Maybe a year or two in Europe might be best for him. If he can bounce back to original form, I'm sure he could be an NHL level goaltender, but that's a big if.

Originally Posted by ps241 (Post 66141079)

Yea I followed the GDT a bit and we are starting to see very similar comments about Jacob as we did at the WJC. I don't need validation from secondary sources to feel good about our 2012 1st round pick but it is always cool when Habs, Sabers, and many other fan bases tune in to watch the game and their prospects and without prompting say things like….and by the way "Trouba is going to be a stud, or a beast". Glad he is rounding into form and how about Gibson as well ? Stapler was gushing about how good and confident both Gibson and Trouba were on the round table last week and Tim looks to be spot on.

Originally Posted by Howard Chuck (Post 66095667)

Thanks, that's good information. To clarify, I'm not defending Pavs so much as pointing out that the Jets have more to worry about just goaltending, which this thread has turned into.

I know.... we're a focused bunch. :)

Originally Posted by Holden Caulfield (Post 66096617)

There's going to be a shuffling of the deck in the AHL from what I hear, but Canucks will have their own affliate next year. There's 30 AHL teams still, and each team must have an affliation to operate in that league.