Plum Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Love his game, he's the type of player that can work with a top line, dig the pucks, crash the net, etc do all the dirty work. I think he'll get some NHL time, it's a contract year I hope they don't let him go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 He's the next Burrows in a way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2SKATES1STICK Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 He's the next Burrows in a way. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadcanucks Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Can we show some love for the forgotten one? I thought Friesen played really well yesterday. Great on the forecheck and very physical for his size. I think he had a tough time last year adjusting to the pros as a little guy but got better in the latter half - maybe something clicked for him and he figured it out. I'm hoping to see him play well in Utica. A long shot because of his size, but liking his compete a lot. Could it be possible that Alex Friesen was finally healthy for a long enough period of time that he could train properly and get himself prepared to play at the level that he was able to play at in his final years of junior? It seems like, in today's NHL, any injury that takes you out of commish for any period of time sets you back for nearly twice the time that you were out since the fitness level of the players your competing against today are off the charts. Wouldn't it be something if Friesen can be the Canucks' answer to a Brendan Gallagher or an Andrew Shaw or a Brad Marchand? A guy can hope, can't he? Anyways, it's good to see Friesen being able to carry over some of the success he had late last season into the current pre-season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dasein Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Could it be possible that Alex Friesen was finally healthy for a long enough period of time that he could train properly and get himself prepared to play at the level that he was able to play at in his final years of junior? It seems like, in today's NHL, any injury that takes you out of commish for any period of time sets you back for nearly twice the time that you were out since the fitness level of the players your competing against today are off the charts. Wouldn't it be something if Friesen can be the Canucks' answer to a Brendan Gallagher or an Andrew Shaw or a Brad Marchand? A guy can hope, can't he? Anyways, it's good to see Friesen being able to carry over some of the success he had late last season into the current pre-season. Perhaps. It's nice that one of our more mature prospects that was thought to be buried in the depth chart under all these new prospects actually shows up and plays really well. He was touted as being one of the smartest guys in the draft, was good on faceoffs, played a solid two-way game (and the shutdown role on a contending Niagara Ice Dogs), and always has played bigger than his size. There is very little to not like about him other than his "size" and offensive limitations at the junior level. If he can figure it out, this guy just might be one of those small guys that force their ways onto the roster. He could be a Gallagher - plays the game clean and hard. I don't see Shaw or Marchand in him, but I do see a little bit of Marchand in Shinkaruk - both really good offensive players and just seems to annoy the heck out of opposing teams. EDIT: Friesen's OHL club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
on the cycle Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I have heard some compare Friesen to Vladimir Sobotka. I liked Sobotka so hopefully that's true I had originally wanted him as our 4th line center last year. I haven't seen Friesen play enough to know if that's a completely accurate statement but he looks feisty and tough for his size (plays bigger than he is) I have also heard people compare him to a bottom 6 version of Tyler Johnson. Very interesting guy. Curious to see how he turns out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dasein Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Sobotka is definitely something I hope Friesen could turn into, but he'll have to start producing around PPG in the AHL for that to happen. Also, why is there a poll for this thread lol. So random. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Sobotka is definitely something I hope Friesen could turn into, but he'll have to start producing around PPG in the AHL for that to happen. Also, why is there a poll for this thread lol. So random. It was made when he was first drafted He survived another round of cuts, so obviously he has made an impression on management...which is a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nas19ua Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 He was touted as being one of the smartest guys in the draft, was good on faceoffs, played a solid two-way game (and the shutdown role on a contending Oshawa Generals) Let me correct you, he played for the Niagara IceDogs, a real power-house team with Ryan Strome, Hamilton brothers, Brett Ritchie and few other very notable players. And once spent half a season with Darren Archibald, after he was aquired from Barrie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dasein Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Let me correct you, he played for the Niagara IceDogs, a real power-house team with Ryan Strome, Hamilton brothers, Brett Ritchie and few other very notable players. And once spent half a season with Darren Archibald, after he was aquired from Barrie. Yes, I totally got him mixed up with Jensen. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wshdrvvn Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 First game back since being injured in the season opener. 2 assists on the night. Good to see out of him, he's been playing quite well since the second half of last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 He is a dark horse...a good season with Utica might earn him another contract. I really like him...plays with a lot of courage and will that can help inspire a team. Been a favorite of him the day we drafted him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wshdrvvn Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 It'll be interesting to see what he can do if he manages to stay healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckleHorse Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Reading up on this dude always gave me the impression of a Stammer type hockey player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Goal today for Utica? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Friesen slowly putting together a respectable season. 8 points in his last 9 games including 3 apples tonight. He's back in that .5 PPG range where I wouldn't write him off just yet. The tireless work ethic that he showed in junior is clearly starting to pay off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstank29 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 I was looking for this Thread. Utica is going to be stacked next year Shinkuark Cassels Subban Hutton Valk Fox Blomstrand Jensen Gaunce Friesen Orielly Cannata Ericksson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger-Hearted Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 I don't see why he can't be a solid 4th line centre that can chip in on offence every now and then. Fine character guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 I read a Utica article a few weeks ago and the reporter described Friesen as an emotional leader to the team and acted like a spark plug on occasions. Plays with so much heart...despite his small stature he seems to be able to find ways to overcome that. Seriously hope JB gives him a hard look and even an opportunity with the big club. This team could use a lot more heart much like Friesen has Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 He can replace what Dorsett brings (minus the scrapping) in the future. Energy player that plays bigger than he is. I see him as a winger at the next level though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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