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  1. That's true, and understandable around draft time. But after 600+ pages if you don't like the player, we get it by now, just shut up already. (not directed at you of course)
  2. So I guess we can all just come here and critique the kid for the next 10 years and say how we all know so much more than Benning because he made the wrong pick. Should be fun.
  3. Couple good shots at the end of the period. Seems like he's getting a little more engaged at least. And he's obviously been asked to try and establish a net front presence while pushing off to his strong side for the close shots. That's what he seemed to be doing yesterday as well. Makes sense since you know Strome and Marner are trying to QB the offense.
  4. He was practicing today from what I read #Canucks at practice appear to get Virtanen back in, move Cracknell to the middle and likely McCann odd guy out #TSN1040 That's from Jon Abbott
  5. I always hate all the we should have taken this player, or that player talk. Who's to say those players would have developed into what they are if we'd drafted them. Different coaching, different direction, different situation could all play a pretty large factor to me.
  6. I remember reading an article comparing players that came out of college. It basically said that most of the elite players that went that route averaged something like 4 shots a game. Which is challenging, especially in college hockey. 9 shots seems insane and obviously unsustainable, but if he could average 4 that would be a good sign.
  7. He's not going to the AHL, if he doesn't make the team this year then he will next IMO. And who cares if it was kane's +1 year and Jake's +2? I was simply comparing rookie production. And I'd imagine Kane had a lot more ice on a crap Atlanta team. Jake was so young he was almost in the next years draft so this is nearly his +1 year. I see Jake putting up 15-25 points this year as a rookie. Which this fan base will one day realize is pretty good production for a 19 year old rookie. He's never going to walk on the team and dominate offensively until he has a couple years of NHL experience. Holding onto the puck, making better reads, positioning, all those things will improve with NHL ice
  8. Kane had 26 points in 66 games his rookie year, I could see Jake putting up roughly that same amount, maybe slightly less. As he gains confidence he'll start to hold on to the puck a little longer, that's what happened to Bo as he gained NHL experience.
  9. He'd still be playing much, much better goalies with improved defensive schemes, but valid point.
  10. Yeah but no one else was near him, players, coaches, goalies in general are light years better then they were back then. Most players back then didn't even workout through summer or watch there diet, they'd smoke and drink constantly. Players today are just much better and more prepared athletes then those Gretzky embarrassed, you can't even deny it. Could you imagine how OV would have destroyed the league in Gretzky's days
  11. This, and people still bring up Ehlers. Nylander at least has had some form of AHL success. But he had a bunch of red flags on draft day as well. I'm just looking forward to watching Jake run over players for the better part of the next decade at least, why bother being upset he won't outscore Nylander. Both are valuable players in every gm's eyes.
  12. Probably because his legs are tree trunks, lots of skilled hockey plauers are all lower body and core strength
  13. Speaking in certainties is foolish. Monahan is already a #1 centre, and is still going to improve.
  14. His regular season will have been started by our pre-season I believe
  15. The all prospects lineups never seem realistic, but this one really does seem possible. Still unlikely, but with some of the guys already in the show, some very close, and some being high picks going back to junior/college. It at least seems possible. Out of all those players Friesen seems the least likely to make it, but even he still has a pretty good chance to get a look at 4th line center over the next couple seasons.
  16. Meh, over a PPG. Won gold at the WJC, and got some AHL playoff experience. All while not getting to train last summer. While I won't argue he could have had a BETTER season, he also could have had a much worse one. Looking forward to see what he can do with a good off season of training.
  17. That video should put an end to the "he wasn't happy to be drafted here, he's going to leave." Kid looked happy, he's just got a very calm demeanour. You can see Captain material in him, same as Bo. Great pick.
  18. You basically guaranteed that he's going to leave, yet you probably never even watched or read anything of the player before Friday. Why don't you throw out some lottery numbers while you're at it? I personally believe he was emotional after being selected, because of the adversity he has gone through to get here. Between his dads accident and close friends recent passing. I'd bet he's just taking in the moment, and saviouring life. By every report he's a class act, and in MY OPINION (important because it guarantees nothing) we'll see him in a Nucks uniform withen 3 years.
  19. Surprise! Downunda brought up his boy toy again. Hope you two have a fantastic honeymoon
  20. As would Pronger, Pisani, and Roloson. And probably most people here.
  21. He said he'd be a fixture on the third line for years to come, doesn't sound fringe to me.
  22. You're right that Jake initiates more physically, but they're both bulls out there. And Jakes a little faster, but both skate well for their size. I was just watching Patches 39 goal season highlights. That shot is just deadly, even on his backhand. His shot just reminds me of Jakes, such a quick release. More similar then Carter/Booth as a comparison IMO. I kinda think Perlini projects more similar to Carter tbh, but that's just my opinion as well, although I could see him turning into Pyatt 2.0 more likely
  23. I kinda see a bit of Max Pacioretty from Montreal as well, similar shot, even backhand wise. Lots of room in the NHL for players that skate fast and shoot hard
  24. Same as Sam Bennett I believe right? Which is why he's now in Calagry
  25. Thanks for looking into that, didn't seem to make sense that he was ineligible
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