Popular Post McBackup Posted March 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 1, 2020 (edited) Pods is EXACTLY the kind of player this team needs in its young core. Benning and co. may have had several other players ranked ahead of him, but getting him at 10 may be a godsend as he fulfills an important role for this team. 3-4 years down the line, #92 Podkolzin jerseys may be the Canucks top seller. Edited March 1, 2020 by Bitter Melon 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGokou Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 4 hours ago, Jimmy McGill said: So can we all agree that his development wasn't messed up in the KHL? Kids going to be a top 6 regular on SKA next year playing all situations, and then we get to have him. Pretty much an ideal situation given our cap and the age of our young core group. Definitely not. I think it's giving him enough icetime that he's motivated to continue to try to improve off the ice in the offseason. As it stands right now, assuming his last 14 games is not a fluke, he's at 0.64 ppg which is amazing for an 18 year old player in the KHL. Even if he averages 0.64 ppg next season it'd still be a really good season but of course I'm hoping for more from the kid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post theo5789 Posted March 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 1, 2020 4 hours ago, Jimmy McGill said: So can we all agree that his development wasn't messed up in the KHL? Kids going to be a top 6 regular on SKA next year playing all situations, and then we get to have him. Pretty much an ideal situation given our cap and the age of our young core group. Funny because these were all the points that many have brought up as being why it was good to draft him from the day we did draft him. Some people are just too impatient and expect immediate stardom or they're supposedly failing or being failed in some way. The concept of development seems lost on some. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 14 minutes ago, theo5789 said: Funny because these were all the points that many have brought up as being why it was good to draft him from the day we did draft him. Some people are just too impatient and expect immediate stardom or they're supposedly failing or being failed in some way. The concept of development seems lost on some. I blame McDavid. People think its normal to play in the NHL at 18, when its the exception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 25 minutes ago, theo5789 said: Funny because these were all the points that many have brought up as being why it was good to draft him from the day we did draft him. Some people are just too impatient and expect immediate stardom or they're supposedly failing or being failed in some way. The concept of development seems lost on some. I'm in the "don't draft Russians high" camp, but at #10 you don't pass on Podz. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogs & Podz Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 2 hours ago, aGENT said: Kid is just beastly in all the tough areas with a non stop motor and above average skill...Can't wait until he get here in a couple more Septemeber-Octobers. He's going to be such a great compliment to our core. Compliment for sure. A great team has a a spread of skill sets across the roster. Podz has what this team lacks which is a player with a never quit, straight to the net with size, grit and edge AND enough skill when the team needs it most. Last nights vs the leafs is the perfect example. We needed someone to put the team on their back... And it can't be just one player either. Bo can do it sometimes and as he gets more experienced, I expect he will be able to rise to the challenge more consistently. Who else has that 'it' factor on this team? Petey was last year at times, Boeser the year before... Hughes has the skill for it. The only consistent player with enough skill and brought it night after night this year is Markstrom. So, yes, Podz has that 'it' factor... When he gets here, he alone will raise the grit and skilled/compete level a couple notches on his own. And yes... He's made for the playoffs. Can't wait! As silly as it may sound, I've been wanting to buy a jersey for years now but I've been lamenting on who to choose... though he's not here yet and his # isn't guaranteed... Hell, we don't even know that he will come here a 100% after his khl stint... But, I think I'm going to go out and get a custom jersey made for me. Flying V #92 Podkolzin Yes... I'm nuts, I'll show you guys once I have it (sometime this summer). 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noble 6 Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 59 minutes ago, Jimmy McGill said: I blame McDavid. People think its normal to play in the NHL at 18, when its the exception. 1st overall picks play in the NHL right away the vast majority of the time. That's not McDavid's fault. Blame the media and the fans who don't think critically. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 12 minutes ago, Horvat is a Boss said: 1st overall picks play in the NHL right away the vast majority of the time. That's not McDavid's fault. Blame the media and the fans who don't think critically. I can't think of a number one pick that didnt play right away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 13 minutes ago, Horvat is a Boss said: 1st overall picks play in the NHL right away the vast majority of the time. That's not McDavid's fault. Blame the media and the fans who don't think critically. nah I blame McDivey too, just because I wanna. Its filtered down from 1st oa to people expecting all top 10s to have a chance at cracking an NHL lineup. Its ridiculous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post McBackup Posted March 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 2, 2020 4 hours ago, Jimmy McGill said: I blame McDavid. People think its normal to play in the NHL at 18, when its the exception. Look at Jack Hughes. Because so many of the past first overall picks have lit the world on fire their rookie season, he’s already being slapped with the “bust” label despite putting up respectable numbers for a teenager on an awful team. He’ll still have a great career, just not as good as Huggy Bear’s. 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobayashi Maru Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 2 hours ago, Bitter Melon said: Look at Jack Hughes. Because so many of the past first overall picks have lit the world on fire their rookie season, he’s already being slapped with the “bust” label despite putting up respectable numbers for a teenager on an awful team. He’ll still have a great career, just not as good as Huggy Bear’s. I’d be curious if Podkolzin was on the wing with Horvat and Pearson for the majority of the year would he have more than the ~20 points that J Hughes and Kakko have? I think because of the suspected fit 9 on that line he could have 25-30 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostsOf1994 Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 On 2/23/2020 at 1:34 PM, LegionOfDoom said: +Russian gas *thick russian accent in English* nucvlear enriched petrol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggynucks Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 14 hours ago, 73 Percent said: I can't think of a number one pick that didnt play right away Erik Johnson is the last one I can think of. That was 13 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCNate Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 23 hours ago, Bitter Melon said: Pods is EXACTLY the kind of player this team needs in its young core. Benning and co. may have had several other players ranked ahead of him, but getting him at 10 may be a godsend as he fulfills an important role for this team. 3-4 years down the line, #92 Podkolzin jerseys may be the Canucks top seller. I honestly don't know how many guys Benning would have had ahead of Podkolzin, even if the Canucks were at #5 in the draft? He seems to fit Bennings mold pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 He's trending very well, I'm excited. Not having access to him right away could very well end up benefiting us long term. Him being on an ELC when Hughes and Petey are on their second contracts will be huge. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 He'll be a machine when he gets here in 2021. I believe that he will be the tipping point for the Canucks once he gets here. His determination, along with Pettersson and Hughes' determination. Those guys will be on fire by the 2021/22 season. 2022 Champions, just a feeling. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post BarnBurner Posted March 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 3, 2020 7 minutes ago, Stierlitz said: This guy is determined to win! What a work horse. 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Herberts Vasiljevs Posted March 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 3, 2020 Petey is an assassin. Podz is a hitman. 6 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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