The Lock Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 14 hours ago, aGENT said: Sutter also had a pretty good game thwarting his former team mates and topping it off with that empty netter. Nice to see both guys give them a bit of the middle finger Maybe we should make more trades with PIT? Stanley Cup Final series with us having mostly ex-Pittsburgh players? That could be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 I dont actually think Pouliot's defensive game is all too bad. He actually makes good reads, its his lateral skating that is the issue. Not sure whether its his conditioning that needs work or just re-adjusting his lateral skating movement, but he is a tad too slow allowing players to move around him. I think if he could improve his skating, he could be a lot more effective and elusive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Are we seeing peak Pouliot right now or is there another gear for this guy? The way he has been playing is showing me he has top 4 upside. All it will take is a little more consistency and confidence. After that a few of his clappers might go in and hopefully minimal mistakes in his own end. One of the problems with having Tanev is he makes it look so easy to be a really good defender in your own zone. If Pouliot can get close to that I woukd be very happy. Expect this guy to move forward with our team long term 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentSam Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 On 2017-11-28 at 1:24 AM, Derp... said: Are we seeing peak Pouliot right now or is there another gear for this guy? The way he has been playing is showing me he has top 4 upside. All it will take is a little more consistency and confidence. After that a few of his clappers might go in and hopefully minimal mistakes in his own end. One of the problems with having Tanev is he makes it look so easy to be a really good defender in your own zone. If Pouliot can get close to that I woukd be very happy. Expect this guy to move forward with our team long term Lat nights game (Leafs) was another sound performance by Pouliout . He is paying attention to everything, and his reaction is getting better every game. I did notice him being more physical last night. His progression is climbing, from a point of sound reliability, and his confidence growing with it. I see him being a fantastic grab, and next season, after a Summers training with familiar team mates, being another great grab by Managment and Scouts, to recognize a player, like a Granlund or Baertschi, who needed a positive environment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isam Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Good game by pouliot so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 1 minute ago, Isam said: Good game by pouliot so far. Guy is looking more and more like a steal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isam Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Just now, Alflives said: Guy is looking more and more like a steal. Yeah I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossi Vaananen Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 3 Points!!!!! I'm going to look like a genius with his jersey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Zepp Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 He is starting to play like a old Olli Juolevi...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 A heckuva night so far for him. He's now on pace for the best season of his career offensively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Zepp Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 On 10/22/2017 at 9:32 AM, -AJ- said: Which doesn't happen in one year, even with a McDavid. Or even in two.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Pouliot set career highs in assists and points with his great night. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysACanuckFan Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Not only did he score a beauty but also made nifty plays like this.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Zepp Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 3 hours ago, AlwaysACanuckFan said: Not only did he score a beauty but also made nifty plays like this.. Those are both examples of "confident" plays. He looks like a player who is having fun and "Playing" hockey versus the grind of a job and trying to find himself. As a former CHL Dman of the year and a very high draft pick, Vancouver may be the play where he discovers that level of play simply by re-discovering how fun it can be to play hockey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownUndaCanuck Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 I wanted Pouliot when he was in the AHL with Pittsburgh ripping it up. The guy has always been good, he just needed an opportunity and he really wasn't getting it in Pittsburgh for whatever reason. We need to target more guys like this. Shea Theodore was another prime example. JB did the smart thing though, wait until his value was at an all time rock bottom and now we have a future star on our hands. He's only in his early 20s, Pouliot by 28-30 could really hit his prime and help this team contend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocksterh8 Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Who's better, Pouliot or Hutton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Alchemy Time Posted December 6, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted December 6, 2017 11 hours ago, Alflives said: Guy is looking more and more like a steal. It wont be the first time we've fleeced Pittsburgh 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 1 hour ago, Rocksterh8 said: Who's better, Pouliot or Hutton? Right now, it's not very close. Hopefully, Hutton will make it more of a contest soon. He's had some decent games recently himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Silky mitts Posted December 6, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted December 6, 2017 1 hour ago, Alchemy Time said: It wont be the first time we've fleeced Pittsburgh Not sure why you got downvoted, probably doesn't know where naslund came from . Let me even you out 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkpoet Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 15 hours ago, -AJ- said: Pouliot set career highs in assists and points with his great night. I've got some even better news for you. He's a +2 and on pace for 32 points. There is not a single defenceman playing for Pittsburgh right now who is a + player, and only Olli Maatta is on pace to match Derek's point total - barely (pacing at 36) Derek is quickly becoming our 2nd most valuable Dman, behind Tanev. When Guddy gets healthy things are going to get interesting because not only is Pouliot leading our defence in scoring, only Tanev and Hutton have a better +/-. (+11 and +4 respectively)NO WAY does he come out of the lineup. So one of our guys is on the block. I'm betting on either Hutton or Guddy. Since Guddy brings a physical aspect we're seriously lacking back there, I'm going with Hutton, because Derek is trending consistently upward as his confidence grows. Don't forget he was an 8th overall pick. He never realized that in Pittsbugh, but it's starting to show now, and he's still only 23, actually a year and a half younger than Hutton. Any way you look at it: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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