Pears Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Haven’t seen a thread specifically for the WHL yet so I figured I’d start one for those interested in talking about what will happen for this upcoming season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squamfan Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 10 minutes ago, Pears said: Haven’t seen a thread specifically for the WHL yet so I figured I’d start one for those interested in talking about what will happen for this upcoming season. giants win win the mem cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberts Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 5 minutes ago, Squamfan said: giants royals win win the mem cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklax Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Portland is hoping to be strong with Cody Glass returning, but we are likely losing Henri Jokiharju to the AHL as he was on loan from his Finnish team and therefor bypassed the CHL-NHL agreement. Skyler MacKenzie was expected to return for his overage year as Winnipeg has a lot of forward prospects in the AHL already but he just signed a pro contract so he is likely gone too. Youngsters Seth Jarvis and Cross Hanas are guys to keep an eye on for the future and may be thrust into bigger roles than expected with our lack of secondary scoring. We took 2 forwards in the import draft but no news either way if they are signing or staying home. Portland traded for an overage defender in Jared Freadrich from the Royals and will join Canes pick Brendan De Jong in that role, with Mackenzie either taking the last OA spot or Portland picks up a dropped 20 year old from a different team, Conor MacEachren isn't good enough to take up that slot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted July 12, 2018 Author Share Posted July 12, 2018 On 2018-07-10 at 1:49 PM, canucklax said: Portland is hoping to be strong with Cody Glass returning, but we are likely losing Henri Jokiharju to the AHL as he was on loan from his Finnish team and therefor bypassed the CHL-NHL agreement. Skyler MacKenzie was expected to return for his overage year as Winnipeg has a lot of forward prospects in the AHL already but he just signed a pro contract so he is likely gone too. Youngsters Seth Jarvis and Cross Hanas are guys to keep an eye on for the future and may be thrust into bigger roles than expected with our lack of secondary scoring. We took 2 forwards in the import draft but no news either way if they are signing or staying home. Portland traded for an overage defender in Jared Freadrich from the Royals and will join Canes pick Brendan De Jong in that role, with Mackenzie either taking the last OA spot or Portland picks up a dropped 20 year old from a different team, Conor MacEachren isn't good enough to take up that slot. I liked what I saw from Colina and Bowie after they were traded here. What kind of potential do you think they have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklax Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 3 hours ago, Pears said: I liked what I saw from Colina and Bowie after they were traded here. What kind of potential do you think they have? Colina had potential coming in to be the next small skilled guy but just never managed to grab hold of the opportunity. The team was ready for him to step up into a 2nd line role and provide needed secondary scoring but just didn't produce. I think he could be a guy that does well as he matures and plays against younger guys, like a breakout overage year to possibly earn a pro contract but I honestly expect him to be playing CIS after the dub. Hopefully he can do better in an expanded role. Bowie I didn't see enough of in person to give a report Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted July 13, 2018 Author Share Posted July 13, 2018 2 hours ago, canucklax said: Colina had potential coming in to be the next small skilled guy but just never managed to grab hold of the opportunity. The team was ready for him to step up into a 2nd line role and provide needed secondary scoring but just didn't produce. I think he could be a guy that does well as he matures and plays against younger guys, like a breakout overage year to possibly earn a pro contract but I honestly expect him to be playing CIS after the dub. Hopefully he can do better in an expanded role. Bowie I didn't see enough of in person to give a report I really think the Cougars are going to have a bounce back year. Gauthier was a stud in first year and was probably the reason we weren’t right with Edmonton for last overall. We have Swift Current’s 1st round pick next year and with all of their current players leaving I’m really interested to see what kind of a year they have. Also hoping the our new GM makes some kind of a splash before the season starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 Thank the holy lord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalie13 Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 On 2018-08-01 at 11:02 AM, Pears said: Thank the holy lord I've been watching the WHL since Grant Fuhr was in net for the Victoria Cougars and this is the first time I have ever heard about WHL waivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklax Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 On 8/3/2018 at 9:20 PM, goalie13 said: I've been watching the WHL since Grant Fuhr was in net for the Victoria Cougars and this is the first time I have ever heard about WHL waivers. It's different than NHL waivers. In the dub, this is more of an announcement that a player is about to be released and anyone interested can claim him. This most often happens with 20 year olds since a team can only carry 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 Oh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilunga Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Kelowna Rockets fan here. Aussie ski bum that went to the interior of BC to ride some of your light dry pow and discovered the greatest game on the planet. Went to see a lot of games 96- 2006. Followed it back here in Aus until last few years due to events in personal life. Hope Merkley, Dube and Lind provide some scoring. Do not know much about the the defence or goalies. I know every dog has its day and Kelowna has had theirs recently,so I am just hoping they make the play-offs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklax Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Joachim Blichfeld surprisingly sent back to junior instead of the AHL. Really changes the mood here as there is less stress on the rookies to perform. Dean Schwenninger likely gets released as an import to focus on winning now, and we don't waste an overage spot on MacEachern. Hughes-Glass-Blichfeld top line could be similar to Swift Currents' dominant top line last season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
189lb enforcers? Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Who are your teams, guys? Blazers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklax Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 On 9/22/2018 at 9:26 AM, 189lb enforcers? said: Who are your teams, guys? Blazers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted September 27, 2018 Author Share Posted September 27, 2018 On 2018-09-22 at 9:26 AM, 189lb enforcers? said: Who are your teams, guys? Blazers Cougars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted October 7, 2018 Author Share Posted October 7, 2018 Is Swift Current actually this bad this year? If we get Savoie somehow Josh Anderson is the best thing to ever happen to this organization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 Prior to last night Taylor Gauthier had stopped 77 of his last 78 shots against. I’m telling he has the potential to carry this team once the forwards mature a little more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklax Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Surprised Kelowna fired Jason Smith after 2 strong years and to replace him with Adam Foote who has no high level coaching experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where'd Luongo? Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Daemon Hunt is a guy to watch. 16 year old defenseman with 6 points in 13 games on the MJ Warriors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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