Boudrias Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 He was something to see in last nights game. Will love watching how he transitions his game to the NHL. NHL checking forwards will be more disciplined than his past opposition. Consider, however, that Hughe's team mates will also be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post johngould21 Posted August 3, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 3, 2018 2 hours ago, DrJockitch said: Wow, love those moves. Can see that last pass going to Brock on the PP about 100 times a year. Really looking forward to seeing this kid play over the next several years. There are few players worth the price of admission and he looks like one. Lets hope the Lotto gods finally shine their light on us so we can have two Hughes brothers. They may not be better but they will certainly be more exciting than our last set of brothers. Really? In their prime, their play was pretty damn exciting, I don't know what you were watching. They were never the quickest, but they always knew were each other were on the ice. 1 2 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spook007 Posted August 3, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 3, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, DrJockitch said: Wow, love those moves. Can see that last pass going to Brock on the PP about 100 times a year. Really looking forward to seeing this kid play over the next several years. There are few players worth the price of admission and he looks like one. Lets hope the Lotto gods finally shine their light on us so we can have two Hughes brothers. They may not be better but they will certainly be more exciting than our last set of brothers. Sounds like short memory... The Sedins were pretty special in their hey days. Somebody dig up 'the shift' video... it shows quite clearly how good they were. In saying that the team would pretty special with the Hughes brothers and Pettersson and Brock... wowser Edited August 3, 2018 by spook007 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granpappy Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 40 minutes ago, johngould21 said: Really? In their prime, their play was pretty damn exciting, I don't know what you were watching. They were never the quickest, but they always knew were each other were on the ice. the unique thing about the sedins is you didn't have to watch their highlights at half speed 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJockitch Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 43 minutes ago, johngould21 said: Really? In their prime, their play was pretty damn exciting, I don't know what you were watching. They were never the quickest, but they always knew were each other were on the ice. Brilliant, unique players absolutely. Made some jaw dropping passes and were pioneers in some ways, they really brought the slap pass into the forefront in the league. I never thought of them as terribly exciting players though. Part of the reason I think they never really got as popular around the league as they should have been. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johngould21 Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 21 minutes ago, DrJockitch said: Brilliant, unique players absolutely. Made some jaw dropping passes and were pioneers in some ways, they really brought the slap pass into the forefront in the league. I never thought of them as terribly exciting players though. Part of the reason I think they never really got as popular around the league as they should have been. By the time the Canuck games were over, the lights in Toronto and New York were out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGokou Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 38 minutes ago, DrJockitch said: Brilliant, unique players absolutely. Made some jaw dropping passes and were pioneers in some ways, they really brought the slap pass into the forefront in the league. I never thought of them as terribly exciting players though. Part of the reason I think they never really got as popular around the league as they should have been. I think part of the reason too is that fans place more emphasis on individual efforts such as dangling through one or two players to get to the net or crashing the net to create a scoring chance. The twins were wizards with the pass and go and created scoring chances out of thin air but rarely would you see a buildup of anticipation from one of those exciting dangles other players can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollieo Del Fuego Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 15 hours ago, Hutton Wink said: Thanks, missed him looking over the roster. Speaking of, while I was focused on the US team, the Hughes brothers were certainly the most noticeable, especially when playing together. Wahlstrom and Farabee looked decent, but didn't really see much from Tkachuk that stood out. Quinn is the man... Wahlstrom and Tkachuk really didn't do much and neither did Boqvist...2 of Quinn's apples could have been scored by midget players....the setups were that good. It's hard to imaging how good he might be in a years time...! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCNate Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Other than Bure, I think Hughes and Pettersson may have more pure talent than any prospect we have ever had. The play that Hughes made on the GWG is one that we have rarely ever seen by anyone in this organization at any level. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squamfan Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Dave Pratt Retweeted Dave Pratt @DavePratt1040 6h6 hours ago More Is #Canucks Quinn Hughes the second coming of Bobby Orr? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 I love that he knows he could play in the NHL this year, but has decided to develop into an even better player first, so when he does make the leap, he will better able to help the team win games. A lot of young guys aren't mature enough to know what's best for them, and get pissy when they're told they need to develop more (I'm looking at you Tryamkin). Then there's teams like EDM who want to rush the player. I'm so happy with this kid. He's impressive. And he speaks French? Who knows, maybe Elias will have Quinn zooming around Rogers Arena on a unicycle in no time lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckledraggin Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 20 hours ago, Hutton Wink said: Here she be: And from ice level: That is some serious strength and agility right there. The move he makes in the high slot to transfer his weight to his right skate and then to stay on that leg until he's past the goal line, while twisting his body the opposite way to get that pass across the slot is outstanding. I know he can get stronger, but I wouldn't want him to bulk up too much and sacrifice any of that agility. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucks Curse Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Quinn Hughes was possibly the best player in the tournament- better than Bouchard and Dobson- did JB pull another EP40 out of the draft?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGT68 Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, BCNate said: Other than Bure, I think Hughes and Pettersson may have more pure talent than any prospect we have ever had. The play that Hughes made on the GWG is one that we have rarely ever seen by anyone in this organization at any level. And we have seen EP make a similar play where he scored in last year's WJC. To have two of this quality prospects is kind of mind blowing. Edited August 3, 2018 by TGT68 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 57 minutes ago, canuckledraggin said: That is some serious strength and agility right there. The move he makes in the high slot to transfer his weight to his right skate and then to stay on that leg until he's past the goal line, while twisting his body the opposite way to get that pass across the slot is outstanding. I know he can get stronger, but I wouldn't want him to bulk up too much and sacrifice any of that agility. Great point, canuckledraggin. The idea that every single prospect has to beef up to make it in the NHL isn't applicable. Hughes' strengths come from how he has developed in totality, using his brain as much as his brawn. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 5 hours ago, DrJockitch said: Brilliant, unique players absolutely. Made some jaw dropping passes and were pioneers in some ways, they really brought the slap pass into the forefront in the league. I never thought of them as terribly exciting players though. Part of the reason I think they never really got as popular around the league as they should have been. the sedins are the only athletes I've ever seen who routinely, every single game, made plays that all I could do was laugh about. it was like they were toying with the opposition. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smithers joe Posted August 3, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 3, 2018 32 minutes ago, Canucks Curse said: Quinn Hughes was possibly the best player in the tournament- better than Bouchard and Dobson- did JB pull another EP40 out of the draft?? i wanted dobson, but quinn looks like the better player, talent wise. in the past i wanted dubois, glass and dobson. jimbo did alright. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winthecup Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 25 minutes ago, smithers joe said: i wanted dobson, but quinn looks like the better player, talent wise. in the past i wanted dubois, glass and dobson. jimbo did alright. Dobson is doing pretty good too. Canada's best player at this showcase tournament so far. Islanders got a steal. Hawks should have taken Dobson with their pick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckledraggin Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 No Quinn Hughes for Team White. He's being dubbed as cheat mode. Will wait to the games that matter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHL rocks Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 19 hours ago, Rob_Zepp said: Doubt this is the last time you see a newsworthy item with Hughes and the word "Norris" both in it. Kid will get some serious consideration now that it is a points derby and I don't know if this kid will be a machine in his own end but he WILL put up points - in bunches and for a long time. He controls the play. Like a QB. The puck will mostly be in the O zone when he's on the ice. Best defense is a great offense. He's so relaxed and in control out there. His D game will be fine. Going to college for another year is so important for this reason. This kid will change the way defense is played in hockey.. going to leave a huge mark on the game. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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