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  1. Sounds like the only “Russian factor” with Podkolzin involves rib-crunching “Russian bear” style hugs. “We’re teammates now” is a good indication of where this kid’s mindset is at. He sees himself as a future NHLer. In his mind, he and Höglander are “teammates.” This kid plans to join his fellow Canucks draftee in a couple years and play with the team that picked both of them.
  2. Yeah, I didn’t mean to sound critical of Clouts. I think he did good work here in his capacity as a goalie coach, and is probably still a valuable part of the team staff. I think the Clark hiring just happened to coincide with Cloutier wanting to scale back his coaching duties, so he can spend more time with his family. A happy coincidence. The new position as “Director of Goaltending” makes way for Clarky to come in as “Goalie Coach” and do what he does best, and still allows Cloutier space to have a role in the organization. So far, at least from the outside, it appears to be working well for everyone. I doubt either one of Clark or Cloutier really cares too much about their actual titles.
  3. I think it’s one of those jobs where they’re keeping him around in an advisory capacity because they like him, and also probably because he’s already getting paid guaranteed money on his contract, but Ian Clark is “the guy” when it comes to our goalies. The title of “Director of Goaltending” sounds like Cloutier’s higher up the ladder, but I doubt Clark is his subordinate. Apparently Cloutier took a step back in his duties, for “family reasons” (citing the travel demands as too much), and was given this new title for whatever work he continues to do with the organization.
  4. That’d be kinda hilarious, even if at our expense. Sharks have only 7 forwards under contract right now, while we already carry 13, not including our unsigned free agents. Not all that improbable that we waive and they put in a claim.
  5. Maybe they really wanted to draft Timur Ibragimov? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
  6. Agree wholeheartedly. Gardiner is far superior offensively. I’d even argue he’s sneakily better defensively, despite him having some atrocious eye test moments during some individual games over the past few years. Certainly his microstats profile looks better, especially when it comes to entry defense: Gardiner blows Myers out of the water on GAR (goals above replacement), with Gardiner sporting a sparkling +12.9 GAR (close to Erik Karlsson levels) and Myers actually showing negative impact at -3.5 GAR. *stats per Evolving Hockey, 2018-19 season Here are some more head-to-head visualizations:
  7. Yeah, I get that people were surprised to see zero Dmen drafted. I was surprised too, just because it’s unusual for any team. The BPA chips just don’t tend to fall that way. But they did this time. I had no quibbles with the actual picks we made. And really, outside of maybe the top-50, defencemen are going to be long term projects and crap shoots as to whether or not they pan out. No one drafted in the middle to late rounds is going to be ready in time to address our current positional needs. And who knows what the roster will look like in a few years. Could be we’re overflowing with NHL Dmen by the time this year’s late round picks are actually ready (if any of them even become ready). I’m sure we’ll pick up some Dmen in next year’s draft, maybe even some re-entry/overagers. And we’ll continue to look at UDFA’s from college, Europe, and aged out juniors. Plus regular free agency and trades addressing team needs directly. Not really an issue. Certainly we weren’t going to fix our current RHD NHL depth with a 4th to 7th round pick this year.
  8. I know a couple people I consider pretty knowledgeable on USHL stuff and they had him as high as the 30-50 range for this draft. They say we got a gem of a player here. EDIT: kinda reminds me of the Rathbone pick. We’ll have to see how our pair of Jacks turn out, but quite possible we end up with a couple very good players in Rathbone and Malone that were drafted much later than they should have been.
  9. Yeah, he really should have a prospect thread. I posted an article in the trade thread where San Jose staff referred to him earlier this year as their top AHL prospect (and apparently a player that was expected to get a good, long look at their upcoming NHL training camp).
  10. Those scars between his eyes are pretty badass.
  11. It was a surprising pick, but I think a couple teams probably had him top-10, and he might not have been there if Detroit traded down. Canucks might even have had Seider top-10 as well, since apparently Pod was the only player remaining available on our list when we picked (and apparently we would have traded down if he wasn’t there at 10).
  12. Not good, from what I remember. I haven’t looked lately. Let’s just say I’m not on “Team Myers.”
  13. Zaitzev’s numbers aren’t good. Sure, he has decent enough basic CF%, etc. But that’s because he plays on a good team. Bad players on good teams can have decent looking raw stats. When you look at his team relative stats, it gets a little scarier. He’s basically bottom of the entire Toronto D for everything from shot shares, to scoring chances, to expected goals. He’s also a negative GAR and WAR player (meaning that, statistically speaking, he’s “below replacement” level). His statistical profile is just not very good. Many would go so far as to say he’s a “negative value” player. https://canucksarmy.com/2019/05/31/should-the-canucks-trade-for-nikita-zaitsev/ https://www.google.ca/amp/s/oilonwhyte.com/2019/06/14/avoiding-disaster-nikita-zaitsev/amp/ Never mind the fact he’s 27 years old with a 5 year contract remaining. Zaitsev likely is what he is, at this point, and isn’t getting any better. He’s around a replacement level or 3rd pairing defenseman who’s getting paid second pairing money. And he probably will decline over the next five years. On a cheap contract, sure, I wouldn’t be completely against the idea of Zaitsev. He’s not all bad. He does an OK job eating some tougher minutes, and possibly provides close to neutral impact relative to deployment, maybe even moves the needle ever so slightly in suppressing goals against. But that’s about I see, in terms of positives. Once you consider the contract, however, this guy really starts to have the look of a negative value player. That’s just too much term and cap to have tied up in a pretty marginal value player (and that statement is possibly being too kind), especially one whose statistical profile suggests he creates numerous negative team relative on-ice effects.
  14. Also, Happy Birthday Vasili! Kid just turned 18. And it’s Canucks Nation that’s unwrapping the gifts today (and likely for years to come with this pick).
  15. I think he could help us right now. Honestly believe he could step into an NHL lineup today. But kinda glad he won’t, because he’s still “in progress” as far as his development, and I’m almost happier to see him continue in Russia for a couple years, rather than upset the apple cart too early and stick him into an NHL lineup at 18. I think when he finally comes over, he’s going to be an instant impact player at the NHL level. I’m still so jacked about this pick. I love Pod’s relentless playstyle and aggressive puck pursuit. Just that aspect of his game alone likely earns him a role on an NHL team. High motor and work ethic. Coaches love guys like this, as do teammates. But Pod combines that puck hungry attitude with some legitimate high end skills, which is a truly rare combination. He displays “plus” level abilities in so many skills areas. Just a massive toolbox with this kid. Combine that with a big body, high motor, strong work ethic, pace, pressure, aggressiveness, and attacking mindset. His ceiling is so damn high—like legitimate star NHL player high. If he somehow puts it all together to reach his peak potential, it’s not hyperbole to say he could become the best player taken in this draft.
  16. Very similar player profile to Lukas Jasek. Arguably ahead of where Jasek was at the same age. Plasek has produced more in the the men’s leagues and has played a larger role than Jasek did at that age. Similar body types too. Both around 5’11” and 160 lbs as 18-19 year olds. Similar traits, with both players being know for their excellent motors, although Jasek was the better skater at that age. Like Jasek, Plasek has well developed hockey sense, some strong puck skills, good offensive fundamentals, and plays a defensively responsible game. I’m not sure if he has the same competitive fire as Jasek, but then again, Jasek didn’t really ignite that aspect of his game until a little later on in his development. Plasek is possibly more developed already as a scorer in the pros, however, having put up some very tidy totals in Czech tier 2, something Jasek didn’t really accomplish until his D+2 (although Jasek was held back by Trinec and not always given the best opportunities). Plasek also has a leg up in his Extraliga play, having already chipped in some modest numbers (but impressive for his age in that league), and having earned the highest icetime of a U19 player in the top Czech league last season. Overall, lots to like with Plasek, and definitely a player worth taking a flyer on in the later rounds.
  17. Quite possible. I read an older interview from when he was a sophomore in high school and he talked about how he’s from an “education first” family and how hockey always comes second to his studies. He talked about how long he spent choosing his college (Cornell) and all the others he visited and ultimately rejected offers from (like Harvard and Princeton). That was a while ago, and I haven’t seen him discuss his education plans recently, but there’s probably a good chance he’s one of those guys who wants to complete his full 4-year degree before going pro.
  18. When I first read this sentence, as punctuated, I thought you were calling Sergei Chibisov a “translator but boy.”
  19. Found this from earlier this year: https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.fearthefin.com/platform/amp/2019/2/6/18212899/san-jose-ahl-barracuda-san-jose-sharks-prospects-gambrell-korenar-suomela-perron Interesting to read that Perron was considered “the most skilled prospect” on San Jose’s AHL affiliate and a player expected to get “a good long look” at the Sharks’ training camp next season. Francis Perron After two so-so seasons in the Ottawa system, Perron has been a revelation in San Jose, earning an AHL All-Star selection. Subject to waivers next year, the winger, widely considered to be the most skilled Barracuda prospect, will be given a long look during training camp. Sommer, on Perron’s NHL case: Our scouts saw him play in juniors. They didn’t really go on his last two years in AHL. I don’t think that was something he was very proud of. He has a history of scoring. Maybe a change of venue kind of woke him up. He’s a plus-player. Got NHL skill. Can skate. I think it’s only a matter of time. He’s one guy, I think he deserves it. Wilson Jr., on Perron’s future: Next year, I think Perron will be a really good guy to watch in training camp. Scout #1, on Perron’s game: That Perron kid has really good hands and smarts. The problem with him is he doesn’t really play to the inside too much. He’s a really skilled perimeter guy. Until I see him play with more courage on the inside ... but I like him. He’s a smart player. Wilson Jr., on notion that Perron was just a “throw-in” in Erik Karlssontrade: We targeted him in the Ottawa trade as the extra piece. There’s no such thing as a throw-in in an NHL trade. From a scouting perspective, front office perspective, there’s no such thing as a throw-in. He was a 100-point guy with Timo Meier [in the QMJHL] that we thought would excel in a different spot. It’s a credit to the scouts. When people say it’s a throw-in, I see it as a disservice to our scouts. They put in a ton of work to go find a guy, a diamond in the rough-type guy.
  20. Honestly, I’m surprised Malone wasn’t drafted until the 6th round. You look at guys with similar USHL stats (Afanasyev, Mastrosimone, Pinto, Firstov, etc) and just about all of them were 2nd round picks. You look at his profile: skilled forward, good size, good speed, great hands, protects the puck well, etc, and what’s not to like? Watch some game film, and kid looks legit. When interviewed and profiled, he seems to be a high character guy, and a very intelligent young man. And I’ve read several first hand reports from people who’ve watched Malone live and they’ve all come away impressed. Really nothing bad to say about this kid.
  21. Wow, the forwards keep coming, eh? Aidan McDonough (195th overall) is another USHL guy who was ranked pretty high on some people’s lists. (EDIT: actually I was remembering him from last year’s draft, when some people had him as a third rounder) And drafting from an area of strength, as far as our scouting department (New England prep, Thayer, Cape Cod, Cedar Rapids—lots of good relationships there that could give our scouts the inside track). Can’t complain at all about these choices, but just surprised they’re not taking any D.
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