Hyzer Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 (edited) Bo Horvat. 1 Goal, 1 assist vs Swizterland. We drafted a gem, boys. This kid is beyond something special. It's also only after 2 periods. Hopefully he can pot another one. Edited December 23, 2013 by Hyzer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyzer Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 The games over now. Horvat with a goal and assist. He assisted Drouin's goal and scored a short handed. He was 92% in the faceoff dot, which is absolutely rediculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinkorvat Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Is Horvat even human? 92% in faceoffs?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spotted Zebra Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I didn't watch the Sweden game yesterday but CC and Ferraro were saying that Canada struggled in FO's then. Did this includ Bo too. None the less, great game for him today, a shorthanded goals, key blocks on the 5 on 3, and an assist, and the 92 FO% tops it off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueberries Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Great two way game from Horvat. Him, S.Reinhart,McDavid and Drouin seem to be the only ones who actually play good on Canada, as far as fwds go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyzer Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 (edited) I was also listening to Bob McKenzie after the game. When listing off of Canada's important/star players such as Drouin, McDavid, Reinhart, he includes Horvat in that as well which credits his play of late. Edited December 23, 2013 by Hyzer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amish Rake Fighter Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 (edited) I didn't watch the Sweden game yesterday but CC and Ferraro were saying that Canada struggled in FO's then. Did this includ Bo too. None the less, great game for him today, a shorthanded goals, key blocks on the 5 on 3, and an assist, and the 92 FO% tops it off I don't have the stats because TSN sucks donkey balls but I thought Horvat was the only Canadian player winning faceoffs against Sweden on a regular basis. Edited December 24, 2013 by Amish Rake Fighter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 They said before today's game that only Petan was good in the draw vs Sweden. Horvat was probably only like 55% so that's not good enough by his standards lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amish Rake Fighter Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 They said before today's game that only Petan was good in the draw vs Sweden. Horvat was probably only like 55% so that's not good enough by his standards lol. That's probably right, I heard Sutter say in the post game vs. Sweden that only one center was winning draws and I thought he meant the D zone draws that Bo won. They lost a lot of scrambles as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jejejester Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Bo Horvat. 1 Goal, 1 assist vs Swizterland. We drafted a gem, boys. This kid is beyond something special. It's also only after 2 periods. Hopefully he can pot another one. But niuuusssshhhhuusssskkkkiiiiinnnn. Haha just kidding. I agree the kid is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strombone1 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Bo Horvat just scored a shorty for Team Canada. got a clip? we dont get TSN down here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jejejester Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Bo Horvat. 1 Goal, 1 assist vs Swizterland. We drafted a gem, boys. This kid is beyond something special. It's also only after 2 periods. Hopefully he can pot another one. But niuuusssshhhhuusssskkkkiiiiinnnn. Haha just kidding. I agree the kid is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Looked like Horvat was on the ice for every Canada goal. Does WJC put out game sheets? Great overall play! 92% FO! He will be 3C next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
people please Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Looked like Horvat was on the ice for every Canada goal. Does WJC put out game sheets? Great overall play! 92% FO! He will be 3C next year. That's not the "Detroit way". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecoldstevebernier Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 That's not the "Detroit way". I'd love for him to get a year in the AHL first, but he's not eligible next season and he's not going to develop much more by playing another year in junior. He'll probably - he should - get his nine games at the beginning of the year to see if he can hold his own in the NHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyzer Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Apparently I'm wrong. It's actually 2G, 2A in 3 games for a total of 4 points. Tyson Giuriato @TysonGiuriato3h Horvat finishes with four points (2-2-4) in three pre-tournament games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I'm so stoked for this guy, he scores and even when he doesn't score he plays excellent defense. One of the best players on Team Canada, best defensive forward and I think one of the leaders in points on Canada. I just hope we take our sweet time with this kid and I hope he is still working on his training away from the Canucks and CHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesB Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 I'm so stoked for this guy, he scores and even when he doesn't score he plays excellent defense. One of the best players on Team Canada, best defensive forward and I think one of the leaders in points on Canada. I just hope we take our sweet time with this kid and I hope he is still working on his training away from the Canucks and CHL. Horvat does give us something to be positive about after so many disappointments coming out of the draft. As far as I can tell Horvat is regarded as probably the best face-off man and the best defensive forward in junior hockey. (And that is consistent with the way Sutter is playing him.) He also has the size, strength and toughness to play a physical game. He is a also a major offensive threat who can pass well, shoot well, and forecheck well. And he seems like a real leader on and off the ice. In general maturity -- both on the ice and off -- he seems miles ahead of Kassian despite being several years younger. He must be a contender for the OHL MVP this year. No one is more valuable to his team than Horvat is to London -- which is an excellent team and Horvat is clearly the best defensive player and the best offensive player. And he is a legitimate contender to be MVP on this year's Canadian Junior team. The only aspect of his game that is not stellar is his skating speed. But he is strong on his skates. He is eligible for junior again next year but it is hard to see him not making the Canucks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesy_shoes Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 ... The only aspect of his game that is not stellar is his skating speed. But he is strong on his skates. ... i've only been watching him at the wjc, but it looks like he has room to improve with his puck possession in the offensive zone. it's funny, he looks to have great puck control and offensive instincts when he's skating at full speed, but when the game slows down and he's got a bit of time and space in the offensive zone, he looks a bit uncomfortable. Could be he hasn't completely settled in with his linemates yet, or he just might not be that kind of player. it looks like he wants that in his game, so we'll see if it comes with time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Go Canucks Go Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 You can see his role get bigger as more games get played. He's probably one of Sutter's top 5 forward that he will go to and ride when the games start to mean something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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