Popular Post JM_ Posted April 22, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2018 1 minute ago, Rob_Zepp said: Ya, this is up there with other European countries and "nuttiness" but one thing to notice. While this kid is not yet "filled in", that is not a weak looking guy in that photo. Compare him to that hilarious picture of Middelstat or even Kane years back from your own city's limo/escort services and he is a lot more solid than either of these guys who clearly didn't spend "a couple of seasons in the AHL" and didn't break in their first NHL contact. had the same thought exactly, it kind of explains a lot of what he's doing. Sure he's light but thats not a weak person there, just no frickin' body fat. 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ihatetomatoes Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 2 minutes ago, Qwags said: Doesn't look weak at all. No doubt. He's actually got some muscle on that frame. Makes more sense how he is able to unleash those deadly shots. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Zepp Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 1 minute ago, Jimmy McGill said: had the same thought exactly, it kind of explains a lot of what he's doing. Sure he's light but thats not a weak person there, just no frickin' body fat. Some kids at 19 look like kids still, he does not (other than his 12 year old face with stick on peach fuzz). 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCanuck Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 1 minute ago, Qwags said: Doesn't look weak at all. No, he doesn’t. He needs to gain a little weight, but I think it would be a mistake for that to happen to fast. I think if he can show up in camp around 172 to 175 lbs range, he’s probably pretty good to to. I think he’s always going to be lanky, optimal playing weight, probably med 180’s. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwags Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 1 minute ago, VegasCanuck said: No, he doesn’t. He needs to gain a little weight, but I think it would be a mistake for that to happen to fast. I think if he can show up in camp around 172 to 175 lbs range, he’s probably pretty good to to. I think he’s always going to be lanky, optimal playing weight, probably med 180’s. 175-180 lbs sounds about right. Though I'm not worried if he doesn't. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gaudette Celly Posted April 22, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2018 19 minutes ago, SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME said: For some reason, the “see you at development camp” part makes me laugh. Elias is going there to develop the prospects. Teaching hockey is what he does. 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 8 minutes ago, spook007 said: Hahaha you ain't gonna let it rest, are you Not until they do 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Qwags Posted April 22, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2018 At this point, we should be arguing whether or not Green scratches him for the first 2 games. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JM_ Posted April 22, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2018 2 minutes ago, Rob_Zepp said: Some kids at 19 look like kids still, he does not (other than his 12 year old face with stick on peach fuzz). yah compared to the marshmallows the Sedin's were at the same age its quite the difference If he does gain more weight this offseason it'll probably be in his legs but honestly i think its time we all stop worrying about it. EPs going to be just fine. This playoff run was tougher competition and he chewed right through it. 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 24 minutes ago, VegasCanuck said: So, have we signed him yet??? Nope. I think he is waiting 2 more years so that he can jump to the Leafs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForzaTikare Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 19 minutes ago, Jimmy McGill said: you Swedes are nutty many of the draft predictions had Elias at 9 or 10, I feel very lucky we got him at 5! some more "nuttiness" for you! Here is all the gold paintings in SHL since Sportbladet started painting in 2001 https://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/hockey/sverige/shl/article18754502.ab 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollieo Del Fuego Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 27 minutes ago, stawns said: I'm all for the hype, on the hype train, I'm pumped for him to come to the NHL, but let's not kid ourselves, though it is a very good league, the SHL is a long way from the NHL. The SHL is also a long way from a kids league...and yet EP makes it look like he is taking candy from a baby playing with these guys... Next year he will taking candy from preteens...he still gets the candy...! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cory40 Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 2 hours ago, Canadian Clay said: Hes probably going to Worlds. If not though, he probably shuts down for the year. 44 regular season games 14 playoff games 7 WJC games and 11 CHL games. Thats a lot of hockey in one season considering all his travel, his illness back in january, and how much he has been taret in the 2nd half of te season He's young he doesn't want to shut down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook007 Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Rush17 said: What a season and talk about turning up for the playoffs.... Man oh man... the exploits of EP has made most of us totally forget about, what was otherwise an ordinary season at best. Thank you so much JB for making this pick. EP is going to revolutionise this franchise. Book it... He has got Patrick Kane written all over him except the duchesses. The future is so bright it hurts.... Its going to be a really fun ride. Enjoy... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 If Elias is going to the world championships camp. Would he sign his ELC before or does it not matter. I'm glad he won in Sweden. Hopefully that makes him feel he's ready for the next chapter here in Vancouver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rush17 Posted April 22, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2018 1 minute ago, spook007 said: What a season and talk about turning up for the playoffs.... Man oh man... the exploits of EP has made most of us totally forget about, what was otherwise an ordinary season at best. Thank you so much JB for making this pick. EP is going to revolutionise this franchise. Book it... He has got Patrick Kane written all over him except the duchesses. The future is so bright it hurts.... Its going to be a really fun ride. Enjoy... Better than patty Kane. Forsberg was better than Kane and Pettersson is ahead of even the great Peter Forsberg at his age. 2 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook007 Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 37 minutes ago, Jimmy McGill said: you Swedes are nutty many of the draft predictions had Elias at 9 or 10, I feel very lucky we got him at 5! It just goes to show how hard it is to predict the future of these kids.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammertime Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Rob_Zepp said: Trade him while value is high. Can likely package with Tanev for a couple of second round picks and then sign Tavares. I remember back when Anton Rodin won the guldhjamen shoulda flipped him for a 2nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuitnTie Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 13 minutes ago, Rush17 said: If Elias is going to the world championships camp. Would he sign his ELC before or does it not matter. I'm glad he won in Sweden. Hopefully that makes him feel he's ready for the next chapter here in Vancouver. If I’m Jim I’ll sign him after. He’s in a groove, no rush to give him the contract now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spook007 Posted April 22, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2018 48 minutes ago, stawns said: I'm all for the hype, on the hype train, I'm pumped for him to come to the NHL, but let's not kid ourselves, though it is a very good league, the SHL is a long way from the NHL. C'mon Stawns... lighten up man. This is the biggest that has happened to this franchise in donkeys years. We all understand this is a kid, but if people can't get overly excited about his exploits, what are we going to get excited about. Open a beer, let you hair down and smile... Thats what we been doing for quite a while now 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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