Blake Vanek goes 93rd
Dont get the obsession over him he’s just big. Using a 3rd round pick on him is legitimately insane like I’d understand a flyer in the 7th round but top 100???
Wouldnt be opposed to offering him but I just feel he projects to be a Jack Ramsey type. Nothing wrong with a good 4th liner but I don’t think he has the upside that some are claiming he has.
Think that’s a little harsh. He’s had about double the production of Ramsey at all levels. I’d be fine with offering him with how the pipeline is. If he develops he’ll be an outstanding 3-4 year guy and his floor is Ramsey imo
I would imagine he’s a lock here if offered so I understand waiting. I’m sure Bob has been pretty transparent with them and dad I’m sure understands Blake’s still figuring out how to use his size/frame
Assuming you’re referencing high school numbers (very little else to reference with Vanek so far) I wouldn’t place a ton of stock into that. AJ Michaelson out-produced Casey Mittelstadt in high school.
Again if he pops in juniors by all means go ahead and throw him an offer but I’m just going off what I’ve seen and what I’ve seen wouldn’t even be considered if his last name wasn’t Vanek.
i mean he was just drafted in the 3rd round and did score 4 times in the ushl. I know production can lie and is contingent on many things but I think he’s also getting judged because of how good his dad was here and he hasn’t been up to that level so he gets knocked down because of what we hoped he’d be
3 months ago some said Vanek was not Gopher material. Now he is drafted and Motzko missed on him?
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Putting Blake in the same category as Ramsey should be ludicrous comparison for anyone that watched both play in h.s. Now in Ramsey's defense I don't think he was as awful a Gopher as many say, but still Vanek is a better skater, has better hands and a better shot. I won't make predictions on where that gets him in the end but sorry that eye test doesn't add up.
I should add I HOPE I am wrong as I would love to watch another Vanek in maroon and gold. Just from what I have seen he isn’t quite there. I actually commend Bob and the coaching staff for not caving in to what probably is a ton of pressure from a variety of sources. I hope he pops in juniors so we can watch him at Mariucci one day!