Down by the River Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Love the kid's attitude. Seems devoted to be a better player. He could choose to stay in Oshawa another year, light it up, get tons of individual accolades, score lots of chicks, be a man amongst boys in his 3rd season. Instead, he takes off for Sweden where he can really learn to develop a two-way game and will have to really push himself to get ice-time. I guess the $ playing over there doesn't hurt either. Don't think the per diem in the OHL is anything to scream about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer Drew Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 What do you guys think of Jensen playing with Hansen if Jensen makes the team, they're both of Danish decent, I think that could be a deadly line... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigsaw99 Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 SEL > OHL would be good for him since he can't play AHL next season anyways. Like to see him make the team but chances are AV will pick a journeyman TG such as Volpatti over him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyking Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 i think it will be a good idea he will get to play against men with more fitness than the OHL probably more game speed closer to the AHL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd84 Posted June 20, 2012 Author Share Posted June 20, 2012 SEL > OHL would be good for him since he can't play AHL next season anyways. Like to see him make the team but chances are AV will pick a journeyman TG such as Volpatti over him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmccomb Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Yeah I thought this too. I thought last year that he looked pretty good camp as an 18 year old and they gave him a long look. Obviously you don't rush prospects but having said that if he earns a spot he earns it and i think he might actually be ready. I'm looking forward to camp this year because Jensen and a few other guys will be challenging for spots, especially on D. But if he's not ready, Sweden is the best place for him to play no question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucks-4-Life Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 What do you guys think of Jensen playing with Hansen if Jensen makes the team, they're both of Danish decent, I think that could be a deadly line... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opmac Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Now imagine if another player did this. CDC would be all over him calling him a prima donna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollarAndADream Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 This is a good thing. Better there than back to juniors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 He better come back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Heyman Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Now imagine if another player did this. CDC would be all over him calling him a prima donna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juwanski Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I Believe Nicklas himself said that he rather play within a system and smarter guys than "boys" and the SEL will give him that option; thus creating better learnererings than the OHL. Not checking his stats but wasn't he also PPG in his first OHL season just like his second? And the irritation playing with people just not as interested in the game as you would kinda kill your hockey buzz bro. IMO him getting a taste of Pro hockey at the AHL lvl inspired him to do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghockeyguy Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I find this kind of odd actually its not like he dominated in junior last year. He had 58 points in 57 games and was tied for 3rd on his teams scoring. I don't think you can fault the CHL for not being competitive and setting up kids to perform at the next level considering its track record. I would have really liked to see him playing top minutes for Oshawa and scoring 40 goals, geting top PP and PK minutes then getting reduced time in the Swedish Elite League. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allkill326 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Well, we have to let him go. He should be a better player than the ones in the AHL. We're keeping him locked behind doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avelanch Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I find this kind of odd actually its not like he dominated in junior last year. He had 58 points in 57 games and was tied for 3rd on his teams scoring. I don't think you can fault the CHL for not being competitive and setting up kids to perform at the next level considering its track record. I would have really liked to see him playing top minutes for Oshawa and scoring 40 goals, geting top PP and PK minutes then getting reduced time in the Swedish Elite League. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo Park Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I like that this option is available, and that Jensen and the Canucks are willing to go this route to increase the quality of competition. However, the impression I have received from the SEL is that they don`t feed younger players the same amount and quality of minutes that the AHL does. What I mean by that is, they don`t play as many minutes, and don`t have a huge role. I know this is circumstantial to the player, and many young European players thrive in the SEL. (Also, I know that Jensen can`t go to the AHL) but it is a worry I have. I appreciate the positivity that people display about this move, I`m just wondering if Jensen will receive the kind of minutes we want him to over there. It`s almost a certainty that he would be getting prime minutes in the OHL (albeit against lesser competition), and that he would excel. I just don`t want him to be relegated to playing minimal minutes. Playing the the SEL didn`t hurt Anton Rodin any, so I can`t imagine it will hurt Jensen. As long as he gets played, and plays well I`ll be happy (cause it`s clearly all about me) With all that said, playing pro > OHL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiDeN Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Good. In the AHL he'll likely just get concussed again. Too soft, yes, too soft to begin the training. TOML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyzer Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Will he come back? That is the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 If he goes to Europe can we recall him as long as it's prior to mid-December? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiDeN Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Will he come back? That is the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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