Drafted in the 7th round, played for the giants and is doing pretty good so far in Manitoba.
How long till he makes the team?
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Posted 25 October 2008 - 10:20 AM
Sanford, on Oct 25 2008, 10:12 AM, said:
When he was in the prospect games, he wasn't impressive at all. I think he is a bonified Ahl player but not an nhl player.
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Posted 25 October 2008 - 10:23 AM
grabbing at straws boys
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Posted 25 October 2008 - 10:28 AM
I believe his scouting report describes him as a 4th line defensive specialist, kinda ryan johnson, but with a tad more scoring. We'll see how he pans out.
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Posted 25 October 2008 - 10:57 AM
How long? I'd be surprised if he ever gets a call up.
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Posted 25 October 2008 - 11:05 AM
Wouldnt be this season, give him another couple years. At least until ryan johnson's contract runs out, before we pronounce judgment.
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Posted 25 October 2008 - 12:02 PM
had a nice game winning goal yesterday
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Posted 25 October 2008 - 12:43 PM
I like this kid, he is a steady center, with good speed and hockey sense. If he continues to develop at his current rate I could see him being a checking center in the NHL after a season or two.
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Posted 25 October 2008 - 01:21 PM
I've perhaps seen more of Bliznak than anyone
His hockey-sense is through the roof, never makes a bad play
He's best in the corners, he'll always fish the puck out if he's got a man on him
If he's in a position to score, he'll score, dont expect him to pull an Ovechkin, but he wont fan at shots and he gets in the right shooting position
A poll of WHL gm's if i recall correctly, said he was the best two-way center in the dub
He'll be a very useful 4th line NHL player, PK specialist, the kind of you guy win cups with
His hockey-sense is through the roof, never makes a bad play
He's best in the corners, he'll always fish the puck out if he's got a man on him
If he's in a position to score, he'll score, dont expect him to pull an Ovechkin, but he wont fan at shots and he gets in the right shooting position
A poll of WHL gm's if i recall correctly, said he was the best two-way center in the dub
He'll be a very useful 4th line NHL player, PK specialist, the kind of you guy win cups with
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Posted 25 October 2008 - 01:34 PM
Toxic, on Oct 25 2008, 01:21 PM, said:
I've perhaps seen more of Bliznak than anyone
His hockey-sense is through the roof, never makes a bad play
He's best in the corners, he'll always fish the puck out if he's got a man on him
If he's in a position to score, he'll score, dont expect him to pull an Ovechkin, but he wont fan at shots and he gets in the right shooting position
A poll of WHL gm's if i recall correctly, said he was the best two-way center in the dub
He'll be a very useful 4th line NHL player, PK specialist, the kind of you guy win cups with
His hockey-sense is through the roof, never makes a bad play
He's best in the corners, he'll always fish the puck out if he's got a man on him
If he's in a position to score, he'll score, dont expect him to pull an Ovechkin, but he wont fan at shots and he gets in the right shooting position
A poll of WHL gm's if i recall correctly, said he was the best two-way center in the dub
He'll be a very useful 4th line NHL player, PK specialist, the kind of you guy win cups with
Well said,
Bliznak has the skating and defensive ability to be an NHLer. If I also remember correctly, Bliznak was an excellent face-off man back in the WHL. As for that Poll you mentioned, Bliznak was voted best defensive forward in the Best of the West Poll. (voting done by players and management...and I think broadcasters as well. All the voters are from the Western Conference of the WHL)
People counting him out at 21 is a little premature, I'm sure at 21 nobody expected Burrows to be an NHLer one day, let alone one that can contribute quite well. If I also remember correctly, Bliznak was an excellent face-off man back in the WHL.
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Posted 25 October 2008 - 01:35 PM
His career prospects are better than Rypiens.
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Posted 25 October 2008 - 01:45 PM
He'll be better than Bernier.
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Posted 25 October 2008 - 02:18 PM
I think he has the potential to be more than a 4th liner. He was the top centerman for the Giants at one point and showed he has some offensive touch as well. If we weren't spoiled by having one of the best third line centermen in the league in Kesler, he'd look really good as a third line center.
Maybe the Canucks need to focus on top end talent and let guys like Bliznak fill up the bottom 6 positions.
Maybe the Canucks need to focus on top end talent and let guys like Bliznak fill up the bottom 6 positions.
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Posted 25 October 2008 - 03:40 PM
theo5789, on Oct 25 2008, 02:18 PM, said:
I think he has the potential to be more than a 4th liner. He was the top centerman for the Giants at one point and showed he has some offensive touch as well. If we weren't spoiled by having one of the best third line centermen in the league in Kesler, he'd look really good as a third line center.
Maybe the Canucks need to focus on top end talent and let guys like Bliznak fill up the bottom 6 positions.
Maybe the Canucks need to focus on top end talent and let guys like Bliznak fill up the bottom 6 positions.
Being a productive member of the Vancouver Giants does not translate into NHL success.
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Posted 25 October 2008 - 03:42 PM
timw33, on Oct 25 2008, 03:40 PM, said:
Being a productive member of the Vancouver Giants does not translate into NHL success.
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Posted 25 October 2008 - 06:58 PM
timw33, on Oct 25 2008, 03:40 PM, said:
Being a productive member of the Vancouver Giants does not translate into NHL success.
I did not say it would translate, but just the simple fact that he was given top line minutes to show he has some offense in his game to go with his good defensive play. I don't see how that wouldn't make him a good third liner.
Other than Brule, who was rushed into the league, there are a number of Giants players who were given proper development that are panning out to be good nhlers.
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