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33 minutes ago, Junkyard Dog said:
He signed two years with his SHL team and we would lose his rights at the end of it. However his contract has an out though this off-season if he decides to sign with the Canucks. We have to sign him this off-season in order to retain his rights.
I think he could play in Abby right now. Next year for sure.
This was his 2nd go in the SHL. His first stint in the SHL was in his draft year and he played 13 games and averaged 5 minutes a game and he was on the worst team in the SHL that year. His team was actually in a regulation series and was regulated that year to HockeyAllsvenskan where Karlsson continued to play before moving onto another team in that league before finally this year where he's playing his 2nd stint in the SHL
This could be considered his first real go in the SHL. He is currently on the league's 2nd best team in the SHL(in terms of points). 2 points out of being the 1st placed team but they have two teams 2 points back of them. So he's essentially on a top 4 team(all neck and neck) there.
Again, awesome insight thanks! Cool, so I'm assuming he plays mostly on the 2nd line based on 16+ min per game? Playing on one If the top teams in shl, as an integral piece to his team's success this year. Sounds like he has the potential qualities to be a top six player in Abby. With continued to development (working with our skating coaches), a quality depth player with enough skill to play 2nd pp if needed for the big team in a couple years. Hopefully they decide to sign him in the off season as you mentioned. Might have us forget about Dahlen all together.
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8 minutes ago, Junkyard Dog said:
He's played more wing this year.
He's more described as a 200 foot player who does a lot of things well and is willing to engage physically though he isn't as much a physical forward. His bread and butter is his shot and goal scoring instincts(he knows where to find those soft spots to finish plays). He protects the puck well below the goal lines and along the boards.
His biggest and maybe his only real knock is his skating which has been described as average/above average. Despite his skating he's usually in good position and makes good reads which allows him to be an effective forechecker.
He plays more than 16 minutes a game. He's played more on the PP than the PK but has a SHG. He has almost a 24% shooting percentage on the PP. 7 of his 23 points are on the PP and 5 of them are goals. He averages over 2 minutes of PP time a game and almost 30 seconds of PK time. He is tied for 7th in PP time on his team and is 14th in PK time on his team. Not that he can't do PK or hasn't done so elsewhere, just how he has been utilized this year.
+1. That's a pretty great synopsis of his play. Much appreciated!
Do you think, if he continues to improve, he may be ready for the jump to Abby next season? Or safe to say another year in shl? This was his first full time season in shl correct?
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8 minutes ago, CBH1926 said:
Most are milder conditions, few have been more seriously sick and hospitalized.
But in the last 2-3 weeks I have known more of those that have gotten it than in the last 2 years.
Its spreading like a while fire.
Really glad to hear your friends and loved ones are doing okay all things considered. Well, there's the theory that Omnicom is going to get to everyone eventually and have us all with antibodies. Finally allow our bodies immunity to have what it needs to fight covid 19 going forward... Which sounds hopeful for the first time in two years.
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3 minutes ago, CBH1926 said:
Covid has been spreading like a wildfire around us, lot of people at work have tested positive.
Also large number of my friends have gotten it as well, scary times.
Are any hospitalized? Or milder conditions?
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10 minutes ago, ilduce39 said:
If the boys are in a playoff spot at the deadline Rutherford needs to go all in on Chychrun. Just do it Jim. We can do a tear down rebuild in 3 years if it doesn’t work.
The ask right now is to the moon... Are you willing to give say a Podz, Rathbone and a (unprotected)1st for him? Or Höglander, Rathbone a (unprotected) 1st & 3rd?
I think this is bare minimum... They're probably wanting even more of either picks or prospects.
Not worth this much to me... I think JR would agree... Especially when saying he wants to keep and aquire picks not trade early rounds away.
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How did Linus's thread get turned into Gillis vs. Benning? Curious because I'd expect this discussion to be more in the vicinity of the JR hiring thread.
Anyway... Don't you folks think that Karlsson deserves (because of his excellent play this season) to be talked about more in his own thread?
Did he play again tonight? Is he just playing wing this year? What line is he on? Does he pk? Pp #1? Does he hit, scrap? Is his skating NHL caliber? More of a pp guy or 200 ft player?... Etc
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3 hours ago, ShawnAntoski said:
I actually remembered an interview, were Gillis admitted to experimenting, in the draft based on the idea, that drafting overages - a team can skip alot of developmental time/cost and have NHL ready players to add. Gillis ego, was his downfall and with JB it is [mostly] his inexperienced - imo.
Aquaman has gone through, the Gillis & JB era and hopefully, he has learned some valuable lesson(s), on how to build a winning hockey franchise.
Lordi
I hope so!!!
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3 minutes ago, Alflives said:
Interesting that dr. Bonnie announced today we are going to record Covid hospitalizations according to If patients are in hospital because of Covid and separate that from patients in hospital who have Covid, but that’s not why they’re there. I thought we were doing that already? And why weren’t we? That’s a pretty important distinction, no?
That's right Alf... It wasn't done before in order to reinforce the narrative. More info like this will be made available over the next couple years. I don't think most of us will be happy with what will be brought to our attention. It's confusing and misleading.
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9 minutes ago, iinatcc said:Oilers drop in the standings is amazing. It almost seems like the universe is trying to balance things out with Vancouver and Edmonton.
Does anyone think Oilers will do a coaching change and hire Green?
Poor goaltending will do that. Look at Calgary this year... It's no coincidence with Marky that they are doing so well. We as canucks fans have been spoiled for a decade and half now, with elite to franchise goaltending. Most of us forget or weren't around in the goalie graveyard days. I believe thats a big reason JR took the job. He saw Demko and Hughes and said sign me up!
After 12yrs on CDC I finally make 1000 post lol!
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21 minutes ago, AV. said:
AValanche have my seal of approval.
Oh, oh... AV's just cursed the Avs!!
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5-3 nucks
Högs gwg
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1 minute ago, AbbyNux said:No vaccinated person would be so irresponsible and wear their masks like that or not at all.
You're a joke... Never mind... Nothing to see here.
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1 minute ago, AbbyNux said:
They should be punished for not having their vaccinations.
How do you know they're not vaccinated?
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11 minutes ago, bigbadcanucks said:
I love first hand stories like yours, @Hogs & Podz. Stories like yours is the best part of CDC, IMHO. If you've got more, I'd love read them. Thanks for sharing.
Sharing = caring. Happy New Years.
Very kind words big bad... Thank you. Happy New Year to you and your family as well.
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4 minutes ago, ShawnAntoski said:
Most agree, except on your training camp comment. My theory, on his holdout is mostly due to the coaching situation.
Interesting theory... Could be.
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5 minutes ago, WHL rocks said:
WhAAAATTTT.
I'll take stupid for 100 Alex.
Lol! All good Rocks! I'm sure you're on a cocktail of painkillers right now!... I'm recovering from acl surgery and I've been forgetful and a bit loopy the past week and a half.... So I couldn't imagine what your brain is going through... Let alone your body!! Nice to know you're in good spirits in this tough time for yah. All the best man! Here's to a better year!
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8 minutes ago, WHL rocks said:
There is no question.. there is no debate..
Schneider is elite
Top tier .
We have him for his elite years at 5 mill aav
This will be the best contract in the NHL for the next 4.5 seasons..
Not even close..
We have a superstar goalie in the making..
He's ready elite ... he will soon be a superstar..
I'm sure you meant Demko... But Schneider was great too... But even in his prime (playing behind a superior team in all facets) wasn't better than Demko has shown this year... And he's just getting started!!!
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21 minutes ago, Elias Pettersson said:
We are 6 points back of Anaheim with the same number of games played…
Yah... That's the team that I think we could catch.
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1 minute ago, ktcy2 said:
I have pretty much given up on petey. It’s not easy but the facts are just black and white.
Dayham! You bail fast! I'll remember your comment when he turns it around.
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On 12/20/2021 at 7:42 PM, bigbadcanucks said:Paying homage to one of the Canucks' greats...does everyone here get the feeling that Thatcher just simply gets it? The kid is cerebral, athletic, articulate, humble, hard-working, mature, and pretty much any other superlative adjective you want to use for him. Just what you want in your franchise goalie.
Been a Canucks fan since 1989 and I have to say, Demko is my favorite all-time Canuck.
I met Demko summer prospects camp in Shawnigan Lake. I went there to watch our new 5th oa pick in Juolevi! I was stoked to meet him. I got a chance to but Juolevi seemed timid an standoffish, so I just bobbed my head in respect and moved on.
There were two other interactions with players that left a much more positive impression on me. 1) that's the year Stecher had signed as a fa... I watched him pass me 4-5 times. He was super focused with a snarl on his face... Super determined. I could see right there (even though he was so small) that he would be a NHL player for years to come. 2) After their practice, Boeser and Demko came out to sign autographs, I was just standing around when a young fan asked Demko for an autograph but didn't have a pen. Thatcher looked my way, and I offered my pen... I'm feeling a little sheepish... Like a little kid, even though I'm twice these guys ages. Anyway, Demko says thanks, takes my pen and signs the young fans hat. He motions to offer my pen back, but asks if I would like an autograph. Again I'm feeling silly... All I have is the paper with the skaters that would be on the ice that day. I said sure. Thatcher looked directly at me, smiled and said he appreciate the use of my pen. I laughed and said... "You mean my high end 'bick' pen... Yah no problem!" He laughed out loud and said here you go. I said thanks man... And all of a sudden blurted out "I am really excited to see you in a Nucks jersey... You're going to be an very important part of this new core, you'll be elite I can just tell..." He looked at me, with a quiet, stoic confidence look, smiled and said I appreciate that, thank you.
Long winded story I know... But after having some time to process those interactions with these young men. Demko left the strongest impression on me. I was so impressed by his energy... level, humble but confident, warm, inclusive. At his age then (20 yrs old) I was just so impressed by his maturity and well rounded personality. I later friended him on Twitter, dropping him a line of encouragement from time to time. Received some likes from both his dad and mom. Kid was raised really well for sure.
He and Podz are my favorite players on this team... When all is said and done, I believe he'll go down as the greatest canucks goaltender in franchise history.
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4-1 van. Podkolzin 2 goals, Petey 1g and 2 apples.
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She had a spectacular run. Mad respect to Ms. White.
Why do people say "grow some balls"? Balls are weak and sensitive. If you wanna be tough, grow a vagina. Those things can take a pounding.
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Hope I'm wrong but I think L.A. will bring their best game tonight (when they're playing their best, they can compete with any team). Van will come out strong but Quick will be up to the task and hold them in it until they get their legs in the second. Another tight one goal game.
4-3 L.A.
I hope so!!!
[GDT] Around the NHL | January (02-08) 2022
in General Hockey Discussion
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There's a really good chance that Calgary, L.A., and Winnipeg lose tonight.... But as long as Calgary loses, I'll be happy... The rest will be icing on the cake!