Hairy Kneel Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 I like us with a bit more swagger. Can't wait to see this kid make the jump. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tre Mac Posted January 6, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 6, 2020 First off he isn't Marchand, second I would not want Marchand on this team an any costs - this would be worse than acquiring 'Mess'. There is a difference between playing with an edge and playing like a brain dead cheapshot artist licking men. 2 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 47 minutes ago, Tre Mac said: First off he isn't Marchand, second I would not want Marchand on this team an any costs - this would be worse than acquiring 'Mess'. There is a difference between playing with an edge and playing like a brain dead cheapshot artist licking men. Still don't know how he didn't get suspended for that. Worse than the spitting incident earlier this year IMO. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_Cathode Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 On 1/5/2020 at 10:51 PM, cory40 said: Who cares je is a gem. I agree, he is a jem, my only concern is his long term health in the NHL. It would be awful to have his career cut short by concussion - all too frequently the fate of small, talented players. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanukfanatic Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 6 hours ago, Ray_Cathode said: I agree, he is a jem, my only concern is his long term health in the NHL. It would be awful to have his career cut short by concussion - all too frequently the fate of small, talented players. He has not shown any reason to worry about concussions has he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theo5789 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 8 hours ago, Ray_Cathode said: I agree, he is a jem, my only concern is his long term health in the NHL. It would be awful to have his career cut short by concussion - all too frequently the fate of small, talented players. Should be more worried about him handing out concussions. Feisty bugger. Guys like Gallagher, Gaudreau, etc have copied well into the NHL. All it takes is one dummy to give you a bad shot, but that could happen to anyone regardless of size. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the grinder Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 So what if hogs has a lil bit of Gallagher ( marchand lol no I don't see hogs licking anyone face) in him that is exactly what the Canucks need more of skill, grit, playing on the edge with a bit of swagger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnBurner Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 8 hours ago, Ray_Cathode said: I agree, he is a jem, my only concern is his long term health in the NHL. It would be awful to have his career cut short by concussion - all too frequently the fate of small, talented players. This is ridiculous. Do you go through life constantly thinking the worst result for yourself? Point is, he's potentially a fantastic prospect and none of us have a clue what his future holds. He's got a lot of spunk and that's priceless. People were "concerned" with Petey's size and he seems to be doing fine. I find it funny how some people on here focus too much on the negative. We'll find out exactly what we have in about 2 to 3 years. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 1 minute ago, BarnBurner said: This is ridiculous. Do you go through life constantly thinking the worst result for yourself? Point is, he's potentially a fantastic prospect and none of us have a clue what his future holds. He's got a lot of spunk and that's priceless. People were "concerned" with Petey's size and he seems to be doing fine. I find it funny how some people on here focus too much on the negative. We'll find out exactly what we have in about 2 to 3 years. Hope for the best. Prepare for the worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeneedLumme Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 10 hours ago, theo5789 said: Should be more worried about him handing out concussions. Feisty bugger. Guys like Gallagher, Gaudreau, etc have copied well into the NHL. All it takes is one dummy to give you a bad shot, but that could happen to anyone regardless of size. Yes, I would think his playing style, specifically his occasionally sticking out his elbow when he is being hit, would reduce the chances of him getting a concussion. And as you say, increase the chances of him handing one out. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_Cathode Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 19 hours ago, BarnBurner said: This is ridiculous. Do you go through life constantly thinking the worst result for yourself? Point is, he's potentially a fantastic prospect and none of us have a clue what his future holds. He's got a lot of spunk and that's priceless. People were "concerned" with Petey's size and he seems to be doing fine. I find it funny how some people on here focus too much on the negative. We'll find out exactly what we have in about 2 to 3 years. “This is ridiculous. Do you go through life constantly thinking the worst result for yourself?” You are ridiculous, do you go through life not evaluating your own limitations so that you can compensate for them? Who said I “constantly think the worst result for myself”? You? Based on one analysis you rush from an unwarranted assumption to a forgone conclusion? Are you so bereft of a connection to reality, so hooked on a pretty pink dream that you cannot admit realistic concerns? There is a vast history of the special issues faced by smaller players and what they may do to compensate for their lack of stature. My my concern for Hoglander is that he is a special talent that will attract ‘special’ attention from some of the nasty pieces of work in this league. As for Pettersson, you do recall the body slam from last year that put him out? And you do recognize that he is both bigger and stronger this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanukfanatic Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 (edited) 20 hours ago, BarnBurner said: This is ridiculous. Do you go through life constantly thinking the worst result for yourself? Point is, he's potentially a fantastic prospect and none of us have a clue what his future holds. He's got a lot of spunk and that's priceless. People were "concerned" with Petey's size and he seems to be doing fine. I find it funny how some people on here focus too much on the negative. We'll find out exactly what we have in about 2 to 3 years. I like your post. People worrying about prospects because they are short, even though they are built like a fire plug, have personal issues imo. There is literally nothing about Hogs in his past play that shows he has been manhandled or beat up. He plays in a mens league. Good god....I have real things to worry about in life and that sure as sh&% ain't one of them haha. Edited January 9, 2020 by Kanukfanatic 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3aL Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 8 minutes ago, -Vintage Canuck- said: Kids on a great trajectory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tystick Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 This guy is good enough to play on the Canucks next year IMO. That said, another year of improvement in the SHL or AHL is probably best. No rush. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCanuck Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 29 minutes ago, Tystick said: This guy is good enough to play on the Canucks next year IMO. That said, another year of improvement in the SHL or AHL is probably best. No rush. Very possible. Benning has even said that he's ahead of schedule on development. He's short, but hearing that he's about 190 lbs now means that he's not exactly small. Build more like a tank. As long as he keeps his head up, he should be able to survive the NHL. A lot depends on how he adjusts to the faster pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJockitch Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Despite the added players on the wing, we still have space on the wings, especially the top 6 for someone who wants to take it. Podz won't be available next summer, seems like a great time to see if Hoglander or Lind or Madden can slot into a spot on the wing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fred65 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 1 hour ago, DrJockitch said: Despite the added players on the wing, we still have space on the wings, especially the top 6 for someone who wants to take it. Podz won't be available next summer, seems like a great time to see if Hoglander or Lind or Madden can slot into a spot on the wing. If Madden signs at the end of the NCAA season it would be great to see Lind and Madden and judge the merit of both and who's the stronger player for the future 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post WeneedLumme Posted January 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 10, 2020 20 hours ago, -Vintage Canuck- said: So 4 points in his first 14 games and 6 points in his last 6 games. That's the kind of progression I like to see. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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