bigpush Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Yea, and the assist on Canada's first goal to make it 1-1. That's what I noticed about Gaunce watching the Bulls last season. He quietly goes about his business shutting down other teams top players, and you never notice him much. But then he'll come out of nowhere and make a great play or score a nice goal when his team needs it. I don't think he'll ever be a flashy player. He's one of those players that just works hard every game, and comes through when his team needs it. You can never have enough of those players. I haven't had a chance to watch any of his games but in your opinion do you think he can be effective playing the wing? I know he played wing when the Bulls picked up (can't remember his name) last season. I wonder if the addition of Horvat, that Gaunce may have a better shot making this team in the next few years as a winger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanBeef Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Yea, and the assist on Canada's first goal to make it 1-1. That's what I noticed about Gaunce watching the Bulls last season. He quietly goes about his business shutting down other teams top players, and you never notice him much. But then he'll come out of nowhere and make a great play or score a nice goal when his team needs it. I don't think he'll ever be a flashy player. He's one of those players that just works hard every game, and comes through when his team needs it. You can never have enough of those players. Sounds a lot like Pahlsson in the games that he played well on our team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c00kies Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Sounds a lot like Pahlsson in the games that he played well on our team. Pahlsson wasn't very good with us. Maybe more like Staal or Sutter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 (edited) I haven't had a chance to watch any of his games but in your opinion do you think he can be effective playing the wing? I know he played wing when the Bulls picked up (can't remember his name) last season. I wonder if the addition of Horvat, that Gaunce may have a better shot making this team in the next few years as a winger. I think he was just as effective as a winger, if not more. He managed to make great defensive plays no matter where he was on the ice. Plus his passing is actually very underrated. He made some passes last season that just made you go wow. I think with the depth we have at center right now, Gaunce's best path is probably to start out as a fourth line center to really hone his defensive abilities. But if and when he's ready to move up the lineup, it's probably going to have to be as a left winger. Which is good, because the Canucks don't have enough young quality left wingers in their system right now. That would give us: Shinkaruk - Horvat - Kassian Gaunce - Schroeder - Jensen Then we would have a good balance of young stud players. Edited August 7, 2013 by DeNiro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I think he was just as effective as a winger, if not more. He managed to make great defensive plays no matter where he was on the ice. Plus his passing is actually very underrated. He made some passes last season that just made you go wow. I think with the depth we have at center right now, Gaunce's best path is probably to start out as a fourth line center to really hone his defensive abilities. But if and when he's ready to move up the lineup, it's probably going to have to be as a left winger. Which is good, because the Canucks don't have enough young quality left wingers in their system right now. That would give us: Shinkaruk - Horvat - Kassian Gaunce - Schroeder - Jensen Then we would have a good balance of young stud players. Those lines make me wish that the Canucks management would do what is necessary to help Schroeder transition into a W. Shinkaruk Horvat Kassian Schroeder Gaunce Jensen I like those lines very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wshdrvvn Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I think he was just as effective as a winger, if not more. He managed to make great defensive plays no matter where he was on the ice. Plus his passing is actually very underrated. He made some passes last season that just made you go wow. I think with the depth we have at center right now, Gaunce's best path is probably to start out as a fourth line center to really hone his defensive abilities. But if and when he's ready to move up the lineup, it's probably going to have to be as a left winger. Which is good, because the Canucks don't have enough young quality left wingers in their system right now. That would give us: Shinkaruk - Horvat - Kassian Gaunce - Schroeder - Jensen Then we would have a good balance of young stud players. gaunce was playing LW with either quine or graovac if i remember right. his offensive seemed to pick up around the same time he moved to the wing. I think he'll be a versatile guy in the nhl, maybe playing wing early on will help him transition more smoothly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 gaunce was playing LW with either quine or graovac if i remember right. his offensive seemed to pick up around the same time he moved to the wing. I think he'll be a versatile guy in the nhl, maybe playing wing early on will help him transition more smoothly. just like kes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanBeef Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Pahlsson wasn't very good with us. Maybe more like Staal or Sutter. He actually wasn't that bad, just not spectacular. Got six points during the regular season. Never really got the chance to play a "shutdown" role against the Kings (played against the 4th and 3rd lines most of the time) but one of the very few times he played against LA's second line he scored a goal for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrik Kesler Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Despite what some posters think about Gaunce, he is going to be a valuable player for the Canucks. A good defensive player who can score garbage goals, can pass, and has a big shot is a player who can be developed into a solid and necessary player despite average skating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirwilliam Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 He's very smart and mature in interviews. I think he'll be a long time player for us and a huge asset. Shades of Kesler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonny_Bohonos_14 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 From yesterday: Tyson Giuriato @TysonGiuriato 17h #Canucks prospect Brendan Gaunce with two assists in under a minute as Canada leads 4-1 with 12:48 left in the second period. Tyson Giuriato @TysonGiuriato 16h 7-3 Canada over Sweden. #Canucks prospect @BrendanGaunce16 with two assists and fellow prospect @BoHorvat with a goal. Tyson Giuriato @TysonGiuriato 16h #Canucks prospects through two games: Brendan Gaunce, 2GP, 1G+3A=4PTS. Hunter Shinkaruk, 1GP, 1G+1A=2PTS. Bo Horvat, 1GP, 1G. Not only are all Vancouver prospects chipping in, but Gaunce is really making a strong case for himself (on the score sheet - haven't actually seen the games). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 @News1130Sports 1m Just talked with #Canucks forward Brendan Gaunce - back home after attending CDN junior hockey development camp. @News1130Sports 1m Gaunce says the 3 games he played in NY last week brought his confidence up - it showed him he could play at high level. @News1130Sports 1m Gaunce says biggest thing he has improved in last 12 months is his intensity all over ice - giving 100% every shift. @News1130Sports 1m Gaunce says biggest thing he has learned from pro players is to never take a shift off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrik Kesler Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I hope Gaunce can bring the same level of play against men. He may just be the 3C the team needs, but then him making the team also make Schroeder the odd man out, so to speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollieo Del Fuego Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I hope Gaunce can bring the same level of play against men. He may just be the 3C the team needs, but then him making the team also make Schroeder the odd man out, so to speak. Gaunce may make it on the wing; Gaunce/Schroeder/Hansen would be a hard working 3rd line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangler696969 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) Can't stand Gaunce. My prediction is that he doesn't make the team this year. He is Richardson 0.5 Edited August 13, 2013 by dangler696969 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollieo Del Fuego Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Can't stand Gaunce. My prediction is that he doesn't make the team this year. He is Richardson 0.5 Ya, I know he only got 4 points in 2 games with the Canadian Juniors... what a bust. What has he done for us lately? Training camp opens in a month why not see if he has game....man oh man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Can't stand Gaunce. My prediction is that he doesn't make the team this year. He is Richardson 0.5 Did he do something to you? What can't you stand about him? That he was one of the top defensive players in the OHL? Or that he's a 6'2" 210 lb clutch player that works his butt off every game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niloc009 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Can't stand Gaunce. My prediction is that he doesn't make the team this year. He is Richardson 0.5 You seem like a pleasant person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alchemy Time Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) Can't stand Gaunce. My prediction is that he doesn't make the team this year. He is Richardson 0.5 Doesn't make team as a 19 year-old=terrible Edited August 13, 2013 by Alchemy Time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edlerberry Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Can't stand Gaunce. My prediction is that he doesn't make the team this year. He is Richardson 0.5 you suck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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