Per Her Son Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 3 minutes ago, TU90 said: To be clear, I don't mean to hate on him, I just expect more. If you single him out when watching live, his lack of hockey IQ and fitness is apparent. I'm a Canucks fan and I want him to do well. I hope he can mature before it's too late. Fastest skater on the team. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86Viking Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Just now, Knucklehd said: I only hope, that when he scores 15, or even 20 goals this year that people give him some credit. All the hate is a little much. he shows glimpses but like coach Green said we need to see that on as close to a nightly basis as possible then yes he will be an effective, useful, productive player for us. Minimum 20g a year if he can be engaged, wonder if he can turn into a PK specialist using his speed and be a scoring threat like former Canuck Grabner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehd Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 1 minute ago, TU90 said: To be clear, I don't mean to hate on him, I just expect more. If you single him out when watching live, his lack of hockey IQ and fitness is apparent. I'm a Canucks fan and I want him to do well. I hope he can mature before it's too late. Oh, I agree, and I am guilty of being critical as well, particularily that 1st day, but I do feel he was much improved on day 2 and 3. I really think, given a full season, he will be a 20 goal scorer. It would also be nice if they played him on his off wing more, seems much more effective from there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86Viking Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, Per Her Son said: Fastest skater on the team. you need to have more tools that just speed tho. but yes he is quick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Per Her Son Posted September 16, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, Canuckster86 said: you need to have more tools that just speed tho. but yes he is quick He has plenty of those trashing him on these forums. 3 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86Viking Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Just now, Knucklehd said: Oh, I agree, and I am guilty of being critical as well, particularily that 1st day, but I do feel he was much improved on day 2 and 3. I really think, given a full season, he will be a 20 goal scorer. It would also be nice if they played him on his off wing more, seems much more effective from there. I agree he was drafted as a LW in junior. He is built like Ovie, who also plays the off wing. Would love to see him get a long look on the LW, but we are quite deep on the right side... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat Fingers Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 3 hours ago, Rick Blight said: Dale Tallon was 3rd in D scoring for the entire NHL in his rookie season. Some guy named Orr and J.C. Trembley were the only 2 D with more points. Pretty hard to not consider Tallon for comparison purposes. Way before my time. But granted, Hughes has two comparables, both were here for short periods of time decades ago. Hopefully Hughes has more staying power. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86Viking Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Just now, Per Her Son said: He has plenty of those trashing him on these forums. High expecations when you are selected 6th overall. And you will never get away from "tools" if you are using the interwebs or any social media 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post luckylager Posted September 16, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 16, 2019 3 hours ago, Trebreh said: how has Eriksson looked in the scrimmages? lol i feel like nobody is talking about him good or bad. He made a few quality neutral zone plays. Was calm, efficient, overall did what he's been doing for the last few years. He's a good player, just not inspiring or worth his contract. 2 hours ago, gameburn said: A bit harsh. His strong points: affable, seems to avoid concussions in spite of leading the team in hits, has shown real improvement. Bang for the buck last year? Not highly paid, but got more than 15 goals and led the team in hits. Compare with other forwards: Sutter, Eriksson, Goldobin, Beagle, Motte, etc. Didn't Motte lead the team in hits last year? I swear he did. Jake didn't wow out there today, but he wasn't as bad as people are making him out be. Not saying he was great though 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skategal Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Thanks for all the updates and perspectives from those of you who have been at the training camp, really appreciate it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Phat Fingers Posted September 16, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 16, 2019 39 minutes ago, Alflives said: Jake’s on the “Jarred” diet. No. We can poke fun without bringing a convicted pedophile into the thread. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat Fingers Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Gotta say, JV is such a let down. Green made him an example and he is the goat at camp. Was ready to have a good pre season, sitting back without alot of controversy. Now Brock is a hold out and Jake is ready for camp. Contract stuff is normal. Having a 4 year pro regress after so much work has been spent on him is not okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanisleryan Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 I was at the game today and watched Jake a bunch, honestly hoping to see something contrary to what people have been saying...but what I saw was unfortunately as described by most, he just skates around with out a real purpose and looks pissed off, several times he turned to refs looking for a call on board battles that he lost. He just doesn’t have the same hockey IQ and devotion to the game as most other guys 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddyguy Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 I know that the Victoria game will be on Snet Pacific and 650. But does anyone know if the game in Calgary will have a stream or even a radio broadcast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck2288 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 3 hours ago, gameburn said: A bit harsh. His strong points: affable, seems to avoid concussions in spite of leading the team in hits, has shown real improvement. Bang for the buck last year? Not highly paid, but got more than 15 goals and led the team in hits. Compare with other forwards: Sutter, Eriksson, Goldobin, Beagle, Motte, etc. Re: autographs. Watch videos on Bayern Munich's football team: team is fantastic in the way it treats its fans -- everybody signs autographs, the whole team, and often for half an hour straight. Interviews are fantastic. (Players learn German fast, team treats them like Gods. No bad mouthing athletes whatsoever by coach/mgt.) What I'm saying is that this is not about Jake: with leadership from management, Jake would be happy to sign autographs. Probably a bit sensitive about things right now, given his fitnsess/stress situation. That’s a good point re autographs. I suppose had he stopped some would say he should clean up his act before basking in the fans glory he he is a pro though, his only job is to be a hickey player so in mind mind there is no excuse for not putting in the work and effort 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck2288 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Per Her Son said: Fastest skater on the team. For one lap only apparently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Per Her Son Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 5 minutes ago, canuck2288 said: For one lap only apparently One shift at a time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gameburn Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 12 minutes ago, canuck2288 said: That’s a good point re autographs. I suppose had he stopped some would say he should clean up his act before basking in the fans glory he he is a pro though, his only job is to be a hickey player so in mind mind there is no excuse for not putting in the work and effort There is no excuse for coming into camp unprepared, I agree completely. What we don't know is to what degree he is unprepared: 30 pounds overweight and no weight-training is one thing, 10 pounds under or overweight and not quite aerobically fit is another. He plays a physical game which can be demanding, some don't. I was hoping that Ferland would show him the way re: preparation, how to pace himself over a season. We'll see I guess. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slegr Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 We need a game day thread for tomorrow's split squads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the grinder Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 22 minutes ago, Vanisleryan said: I was at the game today and watched Jake a bunch, honestly hoping to see something contrary to what people have been saying...but what I saw was unfortunately as described by most, he just skates around with out a real purpose and looks pissed off, several times he turned to refs looking for a call on board battles that he lost. He just doesn’t have the same hockey IQ and devotion to the game as most other guys yep I had high hopes for jake , but I really thinks he needs an attitude adjustment , I remember a few year back in a interview he had where he was describing what hank and danny did after a road trip , where they rode their bikes from Richmond , did the grouse grind and went home .and jake is laughing like it was a big joke. I thought why the hell is jake laughing for, that is something jake should be doing instead of making light of it . like learn from the 2 fitness freaks on team . i don't know about jake he has all the tools but no tool box it seems , i hope he get its soon i can see why green is patient with jake , but how long is it gonna last Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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