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Good to know Was wondering if he'd been benched or something already -
Is Juolevi playing? Haven't heard his name
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Just the perfect Eriksson Wat post
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Theres hitting and then there's Motte's play. He injured Hawryluk with a slew foot and could have easily hurt Gaudette with one. Theres competing hard and then theres stupidity
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[Official] 2021 Training Camp Thread
RetroCanuck replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
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I always liked Juulsen's game. Wouldn't be surprised to see someone pick him up off waivers.
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I was wondering the same thing. I wonder if time in Utica would benefit him at all. Might just be better to have him hanging around pro's and learning from the NHL coaching staff.
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Kid reminds me of Burrows. Pure compete, a touch of skill and a pesty character. I like this pick a lot now.
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I learned one thing about Podz this tournament, his style of play makes his line mates better. His passing is crisp and his teammates have fluffed some glorious chances. He has the willingness to drive the net and go to the dirty areas to get pucks and create opportunities for his teammates and not just for himself. But, most importantly he reads the play extremely well. Whether thats moving up/down a bit in the slot to open a shooting lane, being in the right spot at the right time to break up a defensive play or seeing the best passing lane to set up a teammate. His stats may not jump off the scoresheet, but he's the type of guy you need to win a cup.
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Exactly, theres also a lot less pressure on him this time around since we have a better defensive core. I feel there was a lot of pressure on his play last time around and the need for him to turn into a top 4 D. Now less so. With Edler and Benn both likely leaving and Myers potentially getting picked in expansion there are spots to fill. Id be happy with a lineup like this after next year. Hughes-Rafferty Juolevi-Schmidt Rathbone-Tryamkin
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Does Canada have any need to worry about goal differential? I highly highly doubt it... Even so Im sure they don't need to worry about being +14 in the first game
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There's a point where it just becomes disrespectful to score. I personally am ashamed of this Canadian team. Where's the respect this country is supposed to be based on. I understand you never stop playing, but theres a point where you need to stop and show some self restraint and respect.
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Can easily protect him using Capfriendly's simulator. Schmidt is the only one I feel is worth protecting. Expose Myers. Edler and Benn are UFA's so no worries. Then protect 2 of Juolevi, Rafferty, Sautner, Chatfield, Teves and Brisebois. Maybe Tryamkin if he's signed beforehand? Juolevi is the no brainer for me and then protect the best performer this year. Likely Rafferty.
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Any chance someone on here works in immigration? Fiancee was sent back her permanent resident application without a letter/list explaining anything. Just trying to figure out if this is common.
If anyone on here can help it would be appreciated as the government site is not very good at providing info to questions such as this
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Wouldn't that mean they could immediately recall him when the NHL season starts? Doubt KHL teams would like that
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[Signing] Canucks sign Jayce Hawryluk
RetroCanuck replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
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Couldn't agree more with this. We need to see what our young players have got. With so many Veterans coming off the roster this season and the next two we need to see what the kids can do. Can Rathbone, Juolevi and/or Brisebois be top 6 LD in the next year. Are Rafferty or Chatfield top 6 RD. Can Jasek take over as a shutdown C in 2 years? Are Lind, Hogs or Podz be legit top 6 wingers in coming years? This weird year is the time to find out
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I mean the Canucks compared Jurmo to Edler which seems fairly accurate. Honestly i don't see the Truscott-Edler comparison from what Ive seen
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*cough* *cough* Juolevi Just give him a year or two
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Yep, there are spots open for the young guys right now. Hogs, Podz and Lind all have the opportunity to seize spots this coming year. Was looking at our Cap situation and we have about 20M coming off the books next year in UFAs. Assuming we don't resign any of them that likely leaves barely enough or not enough to sign Petey, Hughes and Demko. 8-10 for Petey/Hughes each and 3-6 for Demko depending on his performance this year. Therefore, I definitely understand why Benning hasn't signed anyone currently and that leaves great opportunity for the kids.
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I dislike that because I prefer to keep players on their strong handed side, but your right that could happen
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Id still have resigned Stecher at that price. If you have to trade him in the future to balance the size in the lineup then oh well. Benning has hamstrung himself into needing to make a trade for a RD.
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Thank you so much for this response Gaudette is the young two way 3rd line centre we need. He just needs time to develop. People are all high praise for Horvat now, but he really struggled defensively his first few seasons. People are also so quick to praise prospects in lesser leagues and then quickly dump on those players when they turn pro. The lack of patience on this forum is disappointing
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Why is everyone trying to trade our developed/almost developed prospects. Lets just trade Juolevi Virtanen and Gaudette....
Let the team grow. Our window is long if were patient
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@#Canucks I get what you mean by he's probably going to click soon, but the streakiness/ lack of consistency might need a Grabner-type trade to really light a fire under him. If benching/ relegating to extra forward and getting called out by coach for your lack of effort doesn't do it (esp. when you get beaten by an undrafted free agent), not sure what else could be done since we can't send him to minors. Of course he won't have optimal value now but we should recoup what we can if he's not going to have optimal deployment and coach's trust (maybe send J.T. Miller after him for being lazy and have him skate with Pete to see what true consummate professionals do?).
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@Phil_314 I’m not sure what the answer will be but I have this feeling he’s looking for something in his personal life. He has the skill & size and he knows how to play. When he is motivated he’s absolutely awesome to watch. He may have personal insecurities that will only go away with maturity but I do think maturity is the key with him. Time will tell whether that is here in Van or somewhere else.
