Canvoucer Vanuck Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 I was impressed that his parents are teachers and he took some college courses early so he could graduate in 3 years (this year). He certainly has the physical tools to be an NHL player, but maybe his ability to think and learn the game will give him a better chance at moving past the 4th line. Is this from his scouting report? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerbera Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 He seems to have dressed up the majority of the games after he has been signed by the Canucks unlike the other prospects we have in the AHL... I think this is a positive sign. Anyone saw the games can comment on his play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Is this from his scouting report? It hasn't been directly said that he's a cerebral player, but he is a smart guy so I'd think he has at least somewhat of an analytical approach to his game. The part about his parents and him taking classes in advance is true and from his bio. Anyone hear of how he is doing? He seems to have dressed up the majority of the games after he has been signed by the Canucks unlike the other prospects we have in the AHL... I think this is a positive sign. Anyone saw the games can comment on his play? Haven't been able to see games, but listened on the radio a few times and he's been physical (had a big hit on Komisarek when the Wolves played the Marlies last week) but more importantly has been used in important situations to take faceoffs. He's become a bit of a go to guy in that respect so he's stepped right in and done well defensively. Hasn't done anything offensively, but there have been a couple games where the line he's been on has generated good chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jimmy Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 I've seen him play a couple of times now live at Wolves games...he for sure needs to put some weight on and he could be a force then. His checking hasn't been all that great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Kreuzberg Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 He seems to have dressed up the majority of the games after he has been signed by the Canucks unlike the other prospects we have in the AHL... I think this is a positive sign. Anyone saw the games can comment on his play? Saw a few games. He is excellent on faceoffs. Best on the team without a doubt and the best i've seen in our system in years. He gets down really low like Malhotra, good hand-eye and reaction time as he wins many faceoffs cleanly back. The next thing that will stand out to you is his skating ability, not only for his size, but he is a good skater in general. When you see him move around the ice, you wouldn't know he was 6'6". Good acceleration, transitions, and speed. He's still working it out positionally, but i think we knew there would be some adjustment here. But he is still getting very regular shifts with the lack of centers available. Not much offense as expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Heyman Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 Saw a few games. He is excellent on faceoffs. Best on the team without a doubt and the best i've seen in our system in years. He gets down really low like Malhotra, good hand-eye and reaction time as he wins many faceoffs cleanly back. The next thing that will stand out to you is his skating ability, not only for his size, but he is a good skater in general. When you see him move around the ice, you wouldn't know he was 6'6". Good acceleration, transitions, and speed. He's still working it out positionally, but i think we knew there would be some adjustment here. But he is still getting very regular shifts with the lack of centers available. Not much offense as expected. This. If he could pack on about 10-15 lbs without losing a step in speed he could become a very dangerous checker. His feet move ridiculously fast for the length of his legs and if he could get that momentum put into a check with weight behind it he'd wreck people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drouin Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Sounds like he has potential to be a good 3c. Also a huge body! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancaster Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I've seen him play a couple of times now live at Wolves games...he for sure needs to put some weight on and he could be a force then. His checking hasn't been all that great. What seems to be his problem? Is it positional? Strength? Compete level? Reaction time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Karlsson Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Could he be our 4th line center next year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeak Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Could he be our 4th line center next year? Quite possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycho_Path Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Stefan Schneider hasn't exactly worked out. I hope this guy fairs better if he's willing to play a physical game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Stefan Schneider hasn't exactly worked out. I hope this guy fairs better if he's willing to play a physical game. He's a much better prospect than Schneider already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Heyman Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share Posted April 6, 2013 If he can win faceoffs like he is right now at the NHL level he could be seeing time on the Canucks next year. Needs to work on positioning a bit though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 FACEOFFS!FACEOFFS!?ARE WE TALKING ABOUT FACEOFFS!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstar Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 If Canucks wanted a guy who's good at faceoffs but useless everywhere else, why didn't they go after David Steckel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 If Canucks wanted a guy who's good at faceoffs but useless everywhere else, why didn't they go after David Steckel. Who says he's useless everywhere else? Or more importantly, that he'll continue to be useless everywhere else? Or even more importantly, does it matter when he's a free prospect playing with our AHL affiliate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyzer Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Who says he's useless everywhere else? Or more importantly, that he'll continue to be useless everywhere else? Or even more importantly, does it matter when he's a free prospect playing with our AHL affiliate? Can't ask for a better 4th line centre than a 6'6 guy who can win faceoofs and destroy anyone that wants to get into the 'Nucks zone. Plus, he's free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeslerBEAST Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 healthy scratch last game? what happened Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred65 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 FACEOFFS!FACEOFFS!?ARE WE TALKING ABOUT FACEOFFS!? Yes. The Canucks play a puck possession game, here's the catch if the other team starts every stoppage with them having it the Canucks are left to run around until the next face off. When we had Malhotra it was the other way around in our end. AV likely more so than any coach sens out lines based on where the face off is rather than matching lines. Yep it's face -offs we're talking one of the most important factors in the Vcr game. It's an area MG failed to address at the deadline... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 healthy scratch last game? what happened I'd assume with the K-Wings done their season (bringing back Freisen and Mallet) and Schroeder sent back to the Wolves, they now have plenty of center depth (after being woefully short just prior to that) and they need to rotate everyone in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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