KellyHrudey Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Did we pick the wrong player again? While Horvat looked impressive in the young guns tournament, he wasn't very noticeable in his first pre-season action, while Nichushkin... scored 2 goals and had 9 O.o shots, a hit, and 2 blocked shots in his first game. I realize it's incredibly early, but what a way to make a first impression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sameer666 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Knee jerk reaction much? It has been one game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBUTANS Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Pretty sure this won't get closed like my thread for the simple reason that I didn't make it. But, yeah good question. OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyHrudey Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 Pretty sure this won't get closed like my thread for the simple reason that I didn't make it. But, yeah good question. OP. Part of what makes me wary is that Dallas' new GM Jim Nill, who selected Nichushkin, was previously the long-time director of scouting for the Red Wings... and we all know what gems they've managed to unearth over the years. Guess I just don't wanna relive Shawn Antoski 2.0 - but yeah, only 1 game. Lets hope Torts gives these young guys some rope unlike Coach V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
people please Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Stop it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanucklehead10 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Nichushkin is no doubt a better player in terms of offence. He was the most nhl ready in terms of physique and he also has experience as he played in the Russian league with grown men; the canucks took horvat because they wanted depth at the center position. If the canucks wanted pure offence, they would've picked Nichuskin without a doubt. It is kind of bitter that we let Nichushkin go to Dallas, but at least Shinkaruk makes up for the offensive part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyril Sneer Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Ill take a heart and soul Canadian Centre over a flashy Russian 9 out of 10 times. And I don't think this is one of those times I go Russia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Did we pick the wrong player again? While Horvat looked impressive in the young guns tournament, he wasn't very noticeable in his first pre-season action, while Nichushkin... scored 2 goals and had 9 O.o shots, a hit, and 2 blocked shots in his first game. I realize it's incredibly early, but what a way to make a first impression. There are numerous rookies that have one good game and everyone says they are the second coming. We need to look at it in hindsight. We can make this argument in 4-5 years when they have legitiment NHL experience under there belt. I also think Russian players stock has dropped due to a lot of them retreating to the KHL and it's a safer pick going Canadian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferlands_Head Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Ill take a heart and soul Canadian Centre over a flashy Russian 9 out of 10 times. And I don't think this is one of those times I go Russia Bo will be a stud, but for a team that struggles to score goals I would've liked to see Gillis go with a pure offensive power winger. Nichushkin has huge offensive upside, I understand Horvat was the safe pick but you don't win by playing it safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai604 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 One preseason game and you really think you can judge whether or not we made the right pick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shredder Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Bo Knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rounoush Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Time will tell. Ask me again in about 7 or 8 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uber_pwnzor Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Ill take a heart and soul Canadian Centre over a flashy Russian 9 out of 10 times. And I don't think this is one of those times I go Russia Yeah, 'cause everyone hates Russians like Pavel Bure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rypien37 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 sHuuDlveZz DrftedDD K00pitarZ111 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
people please Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Yeah, 'cause everyone hates Russians like Pavel Bure... You missed the 9 out of 10 times part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownUndaCanuck Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Nichushkin is by far the better offensive player. Not even close. Much more skill, better size too. Horvat is better defensively, more clutch, better fit for the playoffs and most importantly a good fit at center which is what we want. Nichushkin would have been nice, but we wouldn't have had many centers after Henrik and Kesler, whereas we've already got big physical wingers in Jensen and Kassian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyril Sneer Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Yeah, 'cause everyone hates Russians like Pavel Bure... Bure is Russian? Wow thanks forget I said anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I'll get back to you in 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drakrami Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 One preseason game and you really think you can judge whether or not we made the right pick? No, but he can make a post and generate a solid discussion about it. Unlike your pointless comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouria Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 sHuuDlveZz DrftedDD K00pitarZ111 Funny you say that since I always wanted the Canucks to draft Kopitar before the draft happened similar to Nischuskin who I think might be the next Kopitar only on the wing. I like Horvat too but I wanted Nischushkin before the draft and I thought the Canucks traded into top 10 to get him since Horvat wasn't even in my radar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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