nd84 Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I don't want us to have a "Brad Marchand" on our team... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grinder_1 Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Would be nice if Friesen became player like Marchand but don't think so . Don't get me wrong hate Marchands guts but can't argue he has got some pretty good skills. I doubt Friesen has that kind of skill set. It's a matter of time before Marchand gets what's coming to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Minus the dirty BS, which is basically Burrows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayStation Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I like how all of you talk about how you wouldnt want such a player on your team. So what exactly have we had on our team? Burrows Kesler Lapierre Torres Cooke Our versions. Others in the league are such as Steve Ott. (who we dearly wanted, but whined when we played against him about how much of a dirty player he is) Stop being hypocritical, Marchands a guy you'd hate to play against, love to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silfverberg Snipes Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Some of you need to look at the bigger picture. Marchand is not only a dirty player but a legitimate scoring threat everytime he's on the ice. A player like that would thrive in our bottom six such as Torres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCanuck Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I look forward to watching him destroy Taylor Hall in the NHL too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_Cathode Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 i hope he can become more like mike peca hope we can see sometime in the future, only with canuck and oiler jerseys on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuck nit Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 If I had the power I would trade for Marchand and sit him on the end of the bench until he was mentally beaten and then I would send him to the lowest form of hockey possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB007 Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 If I had the power I would trade for Marchand and sit him on the end of the bench until he was mentally beaten and then I would send him to the lowest form of hockey possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotesMagotes Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Why the hell would we want a player like Brad Marchand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sedin's 6th Sense Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Yes, Marchand is a player you can almost perfectly compare to Alex; reality wise, he probably won't get a shot at the NHL with the Canucks, just cause of recent history with prospects and all.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Some of you need to look at the bigger picture. Marchand is not only a dirty player but a legitimate scoring threat everytime he's on the ice. A player like that would thrive in our bottom six such as Torres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODHGABFE Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I feel that Friesen will make an great impression in training camp and maybe get a game or two in this year at the NHL level, however he will probably spend the majority of the season on the wolfs. I know he's already an overage junior so people are already calling bust. However he did make significant improvements last season managing a little over point per game. The think I like about Friesen is how tenacious he plays every shift. He doesn't take a shift off and he sure doesn't take jack from anyone out there. OP I can see where you're drawing your comparison, small gritty, and a tough player to play against. Problem is that Brad is also very dirty and as stated by others often is out to injure other players. Brad has answered the bell on occasion however for the most part he tucks tail and hides behind the big boys. Alex wont back down from anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zduck14 Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I honestly think Canuck fans can expect a guy a lot like Scott Nichol. A little undersized to play in the bottom 6 but makes up for it with his energy and physicality. A mike Peca would be great but I really think Nichol is a better comparison as Friesen is great on faceoffs, is very solid deffensively, works harder than anyone on the ice and plays a very physical game despite his size. It would definitely be nice to see Friesen turn into a Peca type player but in reality, if a 6th round, 172nd overall draft pick can play 600+ NHL games, I'd call that a success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16ToWin Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I like how all of you talk about how you wouldnt want such a player on your team. So what exactly have we had on our team? Burrows Kesler Lapierre Torres Cooke Our versions. Others in the league are such as Steve Ott. (who we dearly wanted, but whined when we played against him about how much of a dirty player he is) Stop being hypocritical, Marchands a guy you'd hate to play against, love to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I'd rather he turned out to be the Canucks center version of Scott Walker - lower round pick, very hard worker, hard hitter, two-way, defense-first player, some offensive upside, intelligent player with serious character and grit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intoewsables Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Why the hell would we want a player like Brad Marchand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoast Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Marchand has elite level NHL skating.I think that would be the key comparison,not height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodee Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I would love to see Friesen break out into the team. I think he has the lot .............except maybe height. That doesn't stop him playing physical though. I just think the guy has a great work ethic...........like RR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Fatigue Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Minus the dirty BS, which is basically Burrows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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