Maniwaki Canuck Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 http://canucks.nhl.c...s.htm?id=700430 Interesting. Apparently Fox's family and Horvat's families are pretty close. Sounds from that like Gaunce may also have played a role in talking him into signing with us. Those two are going to come up through the system together, and join Horvat on the big club, hopefully sooner than later. Can't help liking that these friendships already exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Always nice to have a familiar face around you when your adjusting to a new team and city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Wow, that's nifty. Having three prospects with connections is kinda neat. Fox and Gaunce will likely transition to the AHL next year which will be great for the team and it's depth. I'd like to see Horvat play with them too, but he's too young so it's either NHL or junior again. I know he's an overrager, but his play has been very encouraging. It's been a while since we've had a prospect like this in the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's a process Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I'm excited to have Gauncer and Fox in the AHL next season. Should help out Utica big time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossi Vaananen Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Haha, that's cool that they're all buddies. Maybe Gaunce and Horvat sold Fox on the prospects tournament and dominating the tournament together. Just imagine the tournament roster: Shinkaruk - Horvat - Fox Gaunce - Cassels - Kenins? I think fox might hit double digits in the 4 games with this group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlinkas wrister Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Interesting to see Tony Tanti mentioned in that article on Fox, in the videos I've seen of Dane his finishing reminds me a lot of Tony, opportunistic and effective. Doesn't seem to shy away from the rough stuff either. Hope he's a better skater than Tanti was though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avelanch Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 even though he's an overager, he's still killing it. Overagers usually do well, but not THIS well. There is genuine reason to believe he may be a steal of a signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goal:thecup Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Connor Brown, Dane Fox, Connor McDavid => CDC Line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Imagine if we traded for Brown and McDavid. Just have Erie's team pretty much, with the 4 of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3aL Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Cant next year, Shinkaruk Fox and Gaunce all play for Utica? Plus Kenins? There top 6 could get a big boost and would be great for development. Defazio-Pelletier-Grenier Shinkaruk-Gaunce-Fox Jensen-Cal O Reilly-Kenins Archibald-Lain-Mallet Something roughly along these lines would be pretty nice for Utica and their development Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 All 4 can play in the AHL next year, but we'll have to see what the team make up is and where there are roster spots. Someone could do well enough to make the NHL, or poorly enough to warrant some time in the ECHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleShield Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Didn't even score a goal last night. Bust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surtur Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Didn't even score a goal last night. Bust. Story of our lives with Canucks players or prospects ... inconsistency.... It is a shame i had high hopes for this kid. ` Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 He was doing so well too.. Expectations crushed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biasbieksa Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Well. Better trade the kid then. Add him to a package to bring in a top 6 sniper. So sad to see Gillis bringing in these teens who cant score a goal to save their life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NucksCup2015 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Considering the fact he's on pace for 30 more goals than Caputi, and nine more than Stammer, I'd say he's got a better chance of producing at the NHL level than Caputi. I still believe it's a longshot that he's in the NHL, but man oh man is this interesting. A player who can score at that pace in the OHL can never be considered a long shot...why no one signed him I have no idea but you can't teach finish, you can improve skating, you can improve size, you can improve defensive play. when you are scoring like that, its elite level skill, and given people will key on you as you get 20 goals in early in the season it says alot about his ability to find spots etc... i have never seen him play but my guess is given his pace, he is not only accurate but he must have an unbelievable release...i am really looking forward to see how this kid develops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCanuck Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 1 year in the AHL and then he should be ready. Shinkaruk, Fox and Gaunce have really nice shots. They can all grow together in the AHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Well. Better trade the kid then. Add him to a package to bring in a top 6 sniper. So sad to see Gillis bringing in these teens who cant score a goal to save their life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webster6 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 A player who can score at that pace in the OHL can never be considered a long shot...why no one signed him I have no idea but you can't teach finish, you can improve skating, you can improve size, you can improve defensive play. when you are scoring like that, its elite level skill, and given people will key on you as you get 20 goals in early in the season it says alot about his ability to find spots etc... i have never seen him play but my guess is given his pace, he is not only accurate but he must have an unbelievable release...i am really looking forward to see how this kid develops I watched a highlight reel of all his goals this yearso far. Damn near half of them were one timers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHitman Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Seems like he'd be a great fit for the Sedins if he can adjust to the NHL in two years or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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