Nas19 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 His speed and finish is insane, but what also impressed me a lot was his hockey IQ. Some of those passes he made were next level, and he seems to score a lot of goals by getting to the open areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 13 hours ago, TheRussianRocket. said: I don't want to go on a stretch, but his speed and skillset and his ability to finish are shades of Pavel Bure. Is he eligible for Utica next year? And sign that commentator up. I remember hearing his play by play when I saw Virtanen highlights and the commentator is something special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfstonker Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 32 minutes ago, Odd. said: I don't want to go on a stretch, but his speed and skillset and his ability to finish are shades of Pavel Bure. Is he eligible for Utica next year? And sign that commentator up. I remember hearing his play by play when I saw Virtanen highlights and the commentator is something special. I agree with the poster who compared him to Mason Raymond (with the puck) thankfully he seems a bit more physical than Mayray without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 This guy reminds me of Athanasiou from the wings. I remember watching him in his draft year and d plus one making some crazy dangles with speed. He was a solid pick for the wings, hope Stukel is the same for us one day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 3 hours ago, Odd. said: I don't want to go on a stretch, but his speed and skillset and his ability to finish are shades of Pavel Bure. Is he eligible for Utica next year? Funny, and not just the number. Similar style -- the speed, taking it to the net, and able to finish in close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 46 minutes ago, Hutton Wink said: Funny, and not just the number. Similar style -- the speed, taking it to the net, and able to finish in close. I didn't even realize the number he was wearing was also Pavel Bure's number until you mentioned it ;P Quite skilled too. Like the way he finishes on those sweet moves in the crease are that of Bure's. And Bure was also our 6th rounder too. Might be our poor-mans Bure. Still a stretch. I also see the Mason Raymond comparisons. Raymond was far too inconsistent however, and he was soft as butter. Stukel apparently is a fiesty guy that plays with an edge. Similar to Shinkaruk in a way. If he can play in Utica next year, pluck him in there and get him to play in a position where he can succeed. Him and Lockwood are two players I'll be keeping a close eye out for out of this draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 4 hours ago, Odd. said: I don't want to go on a stretch, but his speed and skillset and his ability to finish are shades of Pavel Bure. Is he eligible for Utica next year? ... That's a big stretch. He has the speed, and pretty good skill, but nothing like the skill Bure had at top flight and the ability to create something from nothing. Bure was electric, and no way Stukel makes it to the 7th round in his second draft if he's anything close to that. He'll likely go back for one more junior season (having played only 6 games in his first season, plus 12 in another that was derailed by injury) and develop a little more before going pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 3 minutes ago, Odd. said: I didn't even realize the number he was wearing was also Pavel Bure's number until you mentioned it ;P Quite skilled too. Like the way he finishes on those sweet moves in the crease are that of Bure's. And Bure was also our 6th rounder too. Might be our poor-mans Bure. Still a stretch. I also see the Mason Raymond comparisons. Raymond was far too inconsistent however, and he was soft as butter. Stukel apparently is a fiesty guy that plays with an edge. Similar to Shinkaruk in a way. If he can play in Utica next year, pluck him in there and get him to play in a position where he can succeed. Him and Lockwood are two players I'll be keeping a close eye out for out of this draft. I like those two too. They look like perfect bottom six guys in this new hyper fast NHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernzie71 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 go stuke go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laoag Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 just did some youtube binge watch of some prospects... this kid is FAST. or the players around him were really slow... one or the other.. i like to think he is fast though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 This kid looks really good. Really nice breakaway speed and a good shot. Great pick by Benning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wshdrvvn Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 I like the high risk/high reward angle here. he's going to look like one of the fastest prospects at camp. will be very interesting to see what he can do next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJSkingz Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 From the highlight video I notice he likes to drive to the net, which is good. However, I don't think he will have the same success in the NHL as he does in Junior playing against men and seasoned defenders. I am still excited to see what he can develop into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmonberries Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 On 6/28/2016 at 8:36 PM, bernzie71 said: go stuke go You said it bernzie71. Go Stuke! If this kid ever becomes good enough to crack the Canucks lineup I hope his teammates call him Stuke. We haven't had a 'Stuke' on the local sports scene since the late Annis Stukus was around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tavrohorvat53 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 More upside than Jared McCann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wshdrvvn Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 4 hours ago, Tavrohorvat53 said: More upside than Jared McCann oh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 6 hours ago, Tavrohorvat53 said: More upside than Jared McCann Yeah, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 7 hours ago, Tavrohorvat53 said: More upside than Jared McCann As a bottom six wing, absolutely. IMHAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camel Toe Drag Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 I'd like to see him improve his shot, and therefore shoot a little more. His hands in tight are magnificent though especially at high speeds. He's very hard on the puck as well and looks like he can create turnovers with an accurate stick and fast legs. Definitely excited to see what Jakob can do with the Comet's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANUCK-EXPRESS Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Damn this dudes speed though.. Perfect with today's game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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