Qwags Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 59 minutes ago, VegasCanuck said: I don't think he'll be quite as good as Hughes, but if he's 75% of what Hughes is, we got one hell of a mid round pick. I'd say he's more of an Adam Fox. Which, combined with Quinn Hughes, is one hell of a 1-2 punch on D. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dank.sinatra Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 14 hours ago, flickyoursedin said: While he is in his 2nd year technically he should be in his 3rd year. He delayed going to college to remain close to his family. It’s just while he’s in his 2nd year like the players you’ve mentioned he’s a year older and in some cases 2 years older than some of the players. His numbers still hold up in his rookie year when he was the same age as those second year players. 7 goals, 22 points in 33 games last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCanuck Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 2 hours ago, Qwags said: I'd say he's more of an Adam Fox. Which, combined with Quinn Hughes, is one hell of a 1-2 punch on D. Could absolutely live with that! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curmudgeon Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 1 hour ago, dank.sinatra said: His numbers still hold up in his rookie year when he was the same age as those second year players. 7 goals, 22 points in 33 games last year. Rathbone’s age and comparables are irrelevant. There are only three questions that need answers with Rathbone: 1. Is he ready to turn pro? If yes, proceed to training camp. If no, back to Harvard. 2. Is he NHL ready? If yes, make him the seventh guy and work him in gradually. If no, send him to Utica to play a ton. 3. Is he ready to start in the top six in the NHL? If yes, pair him with a veteran and let him learn. If no, probably send him to Utica with instructions that he play twenty minutes a night in all situations. We as Canucks fans have been spoiled by how quickly Bo, Boeser, and particularly Petey and Hughes have made an impact at such a young age. We can’t reasonably expect that Rathbone will have the same immediate impact. It would be great if he was able to play effectively and chip in a few goals and assists. I guess I am suggesting that if he DOESN’T make a big splash, that doesn’t mean he’s a disappointment or a failure. I think he will turn out to be a good player but it may take awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flickyoursedin Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, dank.sinatra said: His numbers still hold up in his rookie year when he was the same age as those second year players. 7 goals, 22 points in 33 games last year. They hold up a little less in comparison. I wasn’t trying to discredit anything about Rathbone as a prospect lol. I feel like people are getting defensive. I just wanted to remind people that Rathbone decided to take another year before going to college. It seems like people forget that when pulling up stats. So his 2nd year should be stacked up to his peers 3rd years if you want to have a closer match to age and progression since being drafted. Edited February 24, 2020 by flickyoursedin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Quinn Hughes is a fan of Jack Rathbone. Nough said. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGT68 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Hughes woo Juolevi Rathbone Brisebois rafferty In a few years should be amazing. Could see 4 of that 6 next year in some games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post old guy Posted February 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 24, 2020 (edited) Rathbone's age isn't the only thing that is relevant. Remember that at the age where the others were playing first year major college hockey, Rathbone was playing high school hockey. That also has a major bearing on assessing his current performance. To go straight from high school to do what he did last year is impressive. So now, yes he is a year older than the others but also has a year less exposure to the much higher caliber hockey. So with that consideration, nothing should be taken away from this year's accomplishments. The guy looks good and I think many don't realize just how talented this guy really is. He is a prime prospect. Another consideration is that prior to college the other comparable guys were playing tier 2 junior or in the US development program--again a higher caliber than high school. Given Rathbone's history of playing much lower caliber hockey all along, he is doing phenomenally well! Edited February 24, 2020 by old guy 2 2 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 He's going to be a good player in my opinion. His skating gets him out of trouble right now though, I've seen highlights of him chasing behind the net leaving the slot open. He just needs to simplify defensively and stick to a system where he can use his skills to win his battles, and transition from there. The tendency is to try and do it all because for a long time he probably has been able to do that. He could be a 40 point dman in the NHL. 1 more year in college probably makes the most sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_Cathode Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 12 hours ago, dank.sinatra said: His numbers still hold up in his rookie year when he was the same age as those second year players. 7 goals, 22 points in 33 games last year. Playing on the second unit for most of the year last year with checking unit responsibilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruilin96 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 From reading this forum, watching highlight pacakges and previous prospect camp scrimmages, he seem like a lite-version of Quinn Hughes. He is also more of a shooter where Hughes is more of a passer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kootenay Gold Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 2 hours ago, ruilin96 said: From reading this forum, watching highlight pacakges and previous prospect camp scrimmages, he seem like a lite-version of Quinn Hughes. He is also more of a shooter where Hughes is more of a passer. Rathbone has a bit more grit to his game than Hughes and that is by no means a knock on Hughes. Hughes is at his best just playing the way he does. Rathbone is also not an elite skater when compared to Hughes but both have elements to their games that make them valuable players. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theo5789 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 23 hours ago, TGT68 said: Hughes woo Juolevi Rathbone Brisebois rafferty In a few years should be amazing. Could see 4 of that 6 next year in some games. I believe Rathbone is an LD. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gaudette Celly Posted February 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 25, 2020 On 2/23/2020 at 1:43 AM, kloubek said: While I understand and agree with Benning's use of picks to bring in Miller and TT, it sure would have been interesting to see what other gems he and Brackett could have found. With that first round pick that got us a PPG player, the Mystery Box might have even ended up a PPG player. 2 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SilentSam Posted February 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 25, 2020 On 2/23/2020 at 4:34 PM, TGT68 said: Hughes woo Juolevi Rathbone Brisebois rafferty In a few years should be amazing. Could see 4 of that 6 next year in some games. Do not forget Tryamkin. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post zimmy Posted February 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 25, 2020 4 hours ago, SilentSam said: Do not forget Tryamkin. For those of us hanging out in these forums I don’t know if that is even possible. 1 1 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeneedLumme Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 9 hours ago, zimmy said: For those of us hanging out in these forums I don’t know if that is even possible. Considering some of the ignorant comments we see in Tram's thread, apparently it is. Like, "D'uh, are you guys still obsessing over that guy? You know he's never coming back, he hates Vancouver cuz it stinks of pot. And he's useless anyway, don't you know he's just a 3rd pairing Dman in an inferior league." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 22 hours ago, ruilin96 said: From reading this forum, watching highlight pacakges and previous prospect camp scrimmages, he seem like a lite-version of Quinn Hughes. He is also more of a shooter where Hughes is more of a passer. Bones is more like Dahlin. He’s certainly going to be good, but he’s not Hughes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizmo2337 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 If I am reading the schedule right, last 2 games for Harvard are this weekend Fri/Sat back to back? Doesn't look like they make the playoffs. Does this mean we might try and sign him early next week? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 1 hour ago, gizmo2337 said: If I am reading the schedule right, last 2 games for Harvard are this weekend Fri/Sat back to back? Doesn't look like they make the playoffs. Does this mean we might try and sign him early next week? Harvard will qualify for the ECAC tournament, which is happening in March. They’d probably need to win that tourney to actually advance to the regionals for the National tournament, since they aren’t a top-20 team and won’t qualify on their rankings. So most likely they’ll be done sometime mid-to-late March (not sure the ECAC schedule this year) and won’t see Frozen Four action this April. TL;DR: they aren’t done this weekend. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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