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Refreshing to see. Especially in a world with a certain orange man who always claims B and never admits A.
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Nils Hoglander | #21 | LW
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME replied to ItalianCanuck1's topic in Prospects / Farm Team
I think the SHL really wants to become an alternative to the AHL as an optional development/farm system for the NHL. Not to the point of becoming affiliate teams, but with SHL teams having very close workings and cooperation with NHL teams, when it comes to developing players drafted out of the Swedish system. I would not be surprised to see it become normal in future years for many young Swedish (and other European) players to go on loan transfers where, throughout the season, they get “demoted” and “called up” between the SHL and NHL (at least as much as would be allowed by the terms of various agreements). -
Nils Hoglander | #21 | LW
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME replied to ItalianCanuck1's topic in Prospects / Farm Team
Part of it is the transfer agreement and the club in Sweden. Höglander has stated a number of times that he’d be willing to do some time in the AHL, if that’s what’s needed for his development and eventual career placement on the NHL roster. Without having access to a copy of his contract, it’s difficult to say what the exact terms of his European assignment clause are. However, from what’s trickled out this week, it looks like the main part of the clause is based on the transfer agreement and him being under 23 years old and not a first round pick, which triggers a clause where his Swedish club needs to approve Höglander being sent to the AHL, or limits AHL time to 10 games, before triggering a return to the SHL, unless otherwise negotiated with Rögle. There may also be some player elected elements to his clause, but from what’s been reported this week, it seems mostly that Höglander’s clause is dictated by the transfer agreement, and the player himself hasn’t really demanded an “NHL or saunter on home to Sweden” condition on his contract. EDIT: Interestingly, Elite Prospects has Höglander assigned to Utica for next season. This may just be an automated function on their player profiles, but it’s also quite possible there’s already intention for Hogs to come to Canucks camp, and then either make the NHL roster, or go down and do his 10 AHL games, before making the call on whether or not he returns to Sweden. -
Nils Hoglander | #21 | LW
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME replied to ItalianCanuck1's topic in Prospects / Farm Team
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So, um... *giggles* for a late round pick: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/40878/mustapha-lemieux 22 years old, but plays outside North America so should be eligible. 5’4”, 289 lbs In 2018-19, Mustapha scored 69 goals in 69 games! And added 699 PIM! And zero assists! Ok, if you haven’t guessed by now, this is fake and a test profile on EP. But hilariously: Can’t blame that Chinese team, given Mustapha’s gaudy stats. Plus the scouting reports and interviews: Can’t believe I’ve never come across this before, given how much time I spend on EP, but was worth the wait. Also, just for a bonus (and this one is actually real): https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/588085/paris-hilton https://www.wnd.com/2007/06/42071/
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Teams can also draft poorly, despite having a good process. Let’s say from each draft, only 50 players (out of all seven rounds) become full time (200 GP) NHLers. If a team has 40-45 of those 50 ranked in their top-60, but ends up very unlucky and misses with their first two picks, do they have a bad process, or did they just fall victim to bad luck? It’s quite possible, statistically speaking, to have one of the best scouting departments, from the process side, and still miss on most of your picks, year after year. It’s not the most likely outcome, but it’s definitely a possible outcome and is bound to happen. This isn’t to say that the Canucks had a good process and just got unlucky for a decade, but just that it’s tough to really know how bad their draft was, without seeing their full lists for each draft, and how well their “bulk scouting” performed, as far as predicting those 50 or so full time players that come out of each draft.
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Makes sense. Canucks are in a cap squeeze (barring compliance buyouts), particularly as to how they build their defence for next season (Tanev, Stecher, etc). Although it’s a little discouraging. I’d hoped that Tryamkin would be signed at a price point that wouldn’t really factor much into their budget considerations. This probably signals they’re considering a higher salary (and term) for Tryamkin than I’d want to see him given, at least initially.
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Top 50 Monkey Business of All-Time - #39A
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME replied to Kevin Biestra's topic in Canucks Talk
Voted for Cam Barker #2, AKA Evil Twin Cam Barker: EDIT: Bah, OP removed the second Cam Barker! I’m still voting Evil Twin -
Nils Hoglander | #21 | LW
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME replied to ItalianCanuck1's topic in Prospects / Farm Team
Google image search “sexy ninja” -
Has he signed yet?
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Aidan McDonough | #25 | LW
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME replied to GoldenAlien's topic in Prospects / Farm Team
Agreed. It’s definitely the exception to the norm (as you note). If I were to speculate, I’d say that Madigan’s years of experience as an NHL scout play a significant role in the way he coaches new recruits, especially draft picks. He understands that the cream of his crop, in terms of pure talent, may not stay in the program for a full 4 years. And that the kids who’ve been picked by NHL teams are likely more able to handle an accelerated pace of development. It serves both the team and the player well. The team gets the most out of their youngsters, while they have them, and the players get to display their potential, in meaningful roles, from the get-go. It’s also beneficial to the long term health of a college program if it can show results as a “NHL factory” that churns out successful professionals. Definitely helps with recruiting those special kids that will burn bright and quickly during their college days, before moving on the greater things in professional game.. -
Aidan McDonough | #25 | LW
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME replied to GoldenAlien's topic in Prospects / Farm Team
It is. Of course, there are probably a hundred coaches out there with similar résumés, but I think what sets Madigan apart is his personality. Really calm, positive, and encouraging guy, but also commands attention and respect, and he has just has a huge enthusiasm for the game of hockey and for the day-to-day job of working with the players and building a solid program. And, perhaps most unique among NCAA coaches, he’s not afraid to give his freshmen chances to take on big roles from day one and really jumpstart their growth and development. -
Aidan McDonough | #25 | LW
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME replied to GoldenAlien's topic in Prospects / Farm Team
Yeah, I don’t think he’s looking to move. The guy bleeds Northeastern’s colours. But if he were to entertain the idea, I’d have high confidence in his ability to work with young players (especially) and succeed as an AHL coach. Madigan learned under one of the best, serving for several years as an assistant to head coach Ben Smith (current player personnel director for USA Hockey). Then he did a nearly two decade stint as an NHL scout. And finally, he returned to his alma mater to take over the hockey program at Northeastern, where he’s locked into a head coaching contract through 2022-23. Don’t see him going anywhere anytime soon. But if he wanted to coach Utica, I’d be happy to see him get the chance (not that I’m really looking to see Trent Cull fired or anything). -
Aidan McDonough | #25 | LW
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME replied to GoldenAlien's topic in Prospects / Farm Team
Definitely a kid with some real upside. He’s more of a complimentary piece than a central play-driver/creator, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing in a shoot-first winger, especially one with the size and inclination to play a heavy game and bring some grit. I could see something like McDonough-Gaudette-Lind being a 3rd line option one day (of course, given prospect graduation probabilities, there’s probably less than 10% chance that both McDonough and Lind make the NHL and play together). I’d call him a “dark horse“ for now, but that could easily change next year, depending on how he tracks and progresses through his sophomore year. I definitely wouldn’t bet against any Canucks prospect going through the New England Prep/Cape Cod Whalers/USHL/Northeastern pipeline. That’s a development path that’s been very kind to us. Hopefully it continues to yield great results. -
Got inspired (shockingly) by talk of British food in another thread, so tonight, we’re having bangers and mash, onion gravy, mushy peas, and English baked beans.
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I keep coming back to Mac Miller’s Circles, the posthumous album releases earlier this year. Just perfect quarantine music for my mood. And the lyrics from many of the tracks just fit my life these days, especially (1) “Circles” and (4) “Good News.”
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Thomas was the difference, in my mind. Swap the goalies in that series and the Canucks probably sweep the Finals 4-0. He was that good. Arguably the best goaltending performance in a generation. Of course, there were other factors. A healthy Canucks team would’ve solved any goalie, even Thomas at his absolute best. The 2011 Canucks at full power would’ve beat the Bruins in 5 or 6 games. But I think you’re right that with a Chara type on our back end, we could have gutted out the series, even with the injuries and shenanigans. That’s no slight to Hank or his leadership. But having that freak Slovak anchoring our back end probably would have been enough to hold our injured squad together and provide enough D in front of Luongo to win one more game.
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Post Yo Face In The Twilight Sparkle Party
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME replied to Gerg's topic in White Noise
Wondering if we need a “Post Yo Mask” thread these days? -
Probably. And even if he isn’t a fit for Toronto, there will still be around 10 newspaper columns, 12 online articles, 7 tv segments, 14 radio spots, 400 forum posts, and 600 tweets over the coming months about why Byfuglien should be a Leaf next season.
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Grocery delivery comes tomorrow, so we were down to odds and ends. Found some whipping cream in the back of the fridge. Expired three weeks ago, but tasted fine. Had a jar of seasoned oil left over from some sundried tomatoes. A container of my home made soup stock. Frozen spinach. Found frozen prawns and scallops in the bottom of the freezer (quick thawed in some water). A few ends of green onions. A bit of Italian parsley that was mostly bad but picked through and found some green parts. Some shrivelled up cherry tomatoes. Dry rotini. Dry herbs. And of course, a wedge of proper parmigiano reggiano (we’re not savages). Made this: I guess it’s prawn and scallop rotini in a spinach and tomato cream sauce. Whatever it was, it was a hit with my family.
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I’m not really advocating for it, but I suppose they could give Buff something similar to Iginla’s 2013-14 contract. One year, 35+ contract with a relatively low base salary and the bulk of the deal in performance bonuses.