[timw33]

Millerdraft said:

I was just watching Peter Bondra's 5-goal game in '93-'94.  I wonder if Grabner will be anything like Bondra.  Peter was 23 when he "broke out".  Pure natural goal-scorer.  Anyone else see some similarity there?

Hmm, it wouldnt be a bad thing, but its hard to compare them right now.

[timw33]

Found an interview with Grabner after being drafted, don't know if this has been posted yet.

Saturday, June 24, 2006

Entry 20: Interview with Michael Grabner

Michael Grabner answered these quick questions after being picked 14th by the Vancouver Canucks.


Q: Did your Dad play hockey?

Michael Grabner: No one played hockey in my family.

Q: How did you end up playing hockey?

Michael Grabner: My mom introduced me to hockey when I was five years old because I was living right next to the arena and I wanted to do some sport

Q: What about skiing, are you a skier too?

Michael Grabner: I skied when I was young. I haven't skied since I was 6, dangerous with hockey.

Q: So your mom took you over to the rink and that's how you started playing?

Michael Grabner: Yes, she brought me over there first practice and then my dad got into it too, came to all the games and stuff.

Q: What's the hockey system like in Austria? Is it small? Are there a lot of players in the system now?

Michael Grabner: It is getting very big and all. Last year in Cheloca there was like 40 NHL players there and it's a great compromise hockey is getting very big too now.

Q: Which NHL player do you think your most like style wise?

Michael Grabner: I would want to be like Ovechkin. I like the scoring plays and he's fast, and he has such passionate plays. That's why I want to be like Ovechkin.

Q: You can score goals from your back?

Michael Grabner: Yeah. Not really

Q: What does it feel like to put that jersey on?

Michael Grabner: It's a really good goal that I had been working for my whole life. I love this jersey and hopefully I will use it when I play.

Q: Do you have any teammates who are from Vancouver?

Michael Grabner: Yes, Jason Lynch, Mercer, Jeff Lynch…that's about it

Q: Through your time in Vancouver, what do you think of it as a hockey town?

Michael Grabner: I think it's a great hockey town and its good weather, a great city, good fans here. I always enjoyed coming here when I came here with the Chiefs and we always had some fun here. It's a great city.

http://nhldraftnet.a...ndex.php?ID=180

[Toxic]

Thanks Timmy

though i must say, thats a horrible interview, what newbie questions

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timw33 said:

Q: Which NHL player do you think your most like style wise?

Michael Grabner: I would want to be like Ovechkin. I like the scoring plays and he's fast, and he has such passionate plays. That's why I want to be like Ovechkin.

Q: You can score goals from your back?

Michael Grabner: Yeah. Not really

Yeah bad interview but I thought this was pretty funny.

[Grabner]

great read...I think he's going to be a fan favourite when he comes up.

[Millerdraft]

timw33 said:

Millerdraft said:

I was just watching Peter Bondra's 5-goal game in '93-'94.  I wonder if Grabner will be anything like Bondra.  Peter was 23 when he "broke out".  Pure natural goal-scorer.  Anyone else see some similarity there?

Hmm, it wouldnt be a bad thing, but its hard to compare them right now.

I was just thinkin' that (from what little highlights I've actually seen) his stride looks kinda like Bondra's. He has the same frame as Bondra (6'1" and slim looking). He's known to get tons of breakaways just as Bondra did. He scores in a large variety of ways, as did Bondra. He comes from an obscure hockey market, as was the case with communist Czechoslovakia. He appears to have some internal fire, much like Bondra did.

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Position: Right Wing  
Shoots: Left  
Height: 6'1"  
Weight: 202  
Birth Date: 1968-02-07  

Regular Season  
Season Team GP G A TP PIM +/- PP SHG GW S Pct  
1988-89 VSET, CZECH 40 30 10 40 20 0 0 0 0 0 0.00  
1989-90 VSET, CZECH 42 29 17 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00  
1990-91 WASH, NHL 54 12 16 28 47 -10 4 0 1 95 12.63  
1991-92 WASH, NHL 71 28 28 56 42 16 4 0 3 158 17.72  
1992-93 WASH, NHL 83 37 48 85 70 8 10 0 7 239 15.48  
1993-94 WASH, NHL 69 24 19 43 40 22 4 0 2 200 12.00  

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Pos.: RW  
Shoots: L  
Height: 6'1  
Weight: 177  
Birthdate: 1987-10-05  

Season Team GP G A PTS +/- PIM  
2004-05 WHL Season Spokane Chiefs 58 13 11 24 -2 18  
2005-06 WHL Season Spokane Chiefs 67 36 14 50 -2 28  
2006-07 WHL Season Spokane Chiefs 47 32 12 44 3 30  

Grabner's 19-year old season is eerily similar to Bondra's 20-yr old. Mind you, Bondra was probably playing against men but it is still fun to dream...

[Relics]

Anyone have any info on when Grabner, Schneider, and company might we see in a 'Nucks jersey anytime soon?

(A little lazy to scroll through 10+ pages... Especially going on 3am)

[Dortmund]

Number16forlife said:

Anyone have any info on when Grabner, Schneider, and company might we see in a 'Nucks jersey anytime soon?

(A little lazy to scroll through 10+ pages... Especially going on 3am)

well there is a bunch of scenerios that could occur. As far as first pro showcase with the Moose it could be a lot sooner than you think. Grabner and Bourdon "could" see time with the moose if either of their teams are eliminated from the playoffs as soon as end of March.

As far as Schneider it ain't happening anytime soon, even if he commits to the Moose next year he's going to be there for at least 2 seasons. He's not going to sit as Loungo's back-up making 12 starts a season. He'll be making 55-60 in the AHL.

[itzabreeze]

Number16forlife said:

Anyone have any info on when Grabner, Schneider, and company might we see in a 'Nucks jersey anytime soon?

(A little lazy to scroll through 10+ pages... Especially going on 3am)

Depends on what exactly you're question is. When you say

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and company

you mean the Canucks "higher end prospects"... no?.

Anyways. If were talking prospects in a Nuck jersey for a WHOLE season next year. I only see

Hansen
Bourdon
Edler

with the possiblity of sticking next season.

If were talking a prospect playing 5-10 games with the Canucks.:

Grabner
Simek
Raymond (If he leaves NCAA early EX. Kesler)

Maybe: Getting 5-10 Games
Sergei Shirokov (already playing against men)
Daniel Rahimi (already playing against men)
It IS confirmed that he will be coming over to the Moose next season, actually according to Nonis he will be in the Moose lineup BY THE END OF THIS SEASON, or how far his team goes in the playoffs, then come join the Moose.

I also wouldn't be surprised to see Cory play his last year in the NCAA, then turning Pro in 2008-2009.

My Moose prediction for 2007-2008

Grabner
Simek
Daniel Rahimi
Raymond (Quote me on this one :twisted: )
Sergei Shirokov*Will he or won't he come to NA?*

On the Edge:
Edler or Bourdon

I have a feeling only ONE Rookie D will make the Canuck opening day roster. Only because development wise, Nonis stated before Luc was sent back, that they would have kept him all season but, he would be put in a limited roll with around 9-10 min of ice a game. So I'll assume they wanted to put Luc (and I'll assume Edler next year) in a top 5 role with more Ice for their development) Next years D would look something like this. IN NO ORDER....

Mattias Ohlund Bourdon/Edler (put a Rookie with a vet)


Kevin Bieksa Willie Mitchell (Shutdown pair)


Lukas Krajicek or Kiril Koltsov S. Salo or UFA

(With Lukas's play in the last 30 games, I could see the Nucks taking a gamble on Koltsov)

*7th D-man Fitz... ect ect ect

[hiroshima]

you think simek will be ready for some nhl games?

[itzabreeze]

hiroshima said:

you think simek will be ready for some nhl games?

Next year?,

Maybe 5 or so games, I'm not talking 25+ games. Maybe just a small amount. One thing I notice about Simek that for his age, the kid is pretty strong and has good strength along the boards. He, (Like Grabby are ATLEAST a year, most likely TWO away from having an impact).

[Section116]

Yeah great to read about all our prosepects (maybe we over rate them but what the hell) I could see Shirokov playing next year if he comes over mostly because he's already playing against men.

[vincetheprince]

Section116 said:

Yeah great to read about all our prosepects (maybe we over rate them but what the hell) I could see Shirokov playing next year if he comes over mostly because he's already playing against men.

he will for sure play in the AHL first but i cant wait for him to come over

[Blister Soul]

Out of all our prospects, I'm most excited about Shirokov. I really hope he comes over next year.

[youneedhockey101]

(nevermind)

[timw33]

The Imposter said:

Out of all our prospects, I'm most excited about Shirokov. I really hope he comes over next year.

Well when the scouts were interviewing him, he said that he is interested in learning the NA game, even if its playing for Manitoba.

Anyways, I'm going to the Salmon Kings game this Wednesday where they are playing LA.

[youneedhockey101]

Anyways, do you think we will one day see this line as our second line?


Sergei Shirokov Ryan Kesler Michael Grabner

or

Mason Raymond Ryan Kesler Michael Grabner

[vincetheprince]

more like shirokov raymond grabner

even though raymond isent center

[timw33]

More like Raymond (Centre from this draft) Grabner

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timw33 said:

More like Raymond (Centre from this draft) Grabner

The more I see projected lines the more I realize the Canucks need to pick a GREAT passer. Guy that can open up the ice and set up guys like Grabner, Raymond and Simek.