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Elias Pettersson | #40 | C
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Current Roster
Well that was quick. Just got my stream sorted and Pettersson scores. -
Looks like Juolevi already has an assist (primary) after one period of today’s Liiga game between TPS and KalPa.
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Elias Pettersson | #40 | C
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Current Roster
Interesting. Both Pettersson and Jašek playing 2nd line centre today (according to the game lineup chart). Both wearing #40. Wonder how much they’ll play head-to-head today? -
Did Goldobin say anything publicly about not getting enough of an opportunity? All I’ve seen from him is Larionov’s interview about Goldy being disappointed, which he should be. But that he’s going to go down to Utica, play a bunch of games, and work hard to “get better in a hurry.” Doesn’t sound like he’s complaining. Sounds like he’s being a professional, keeping his mouth shut, and just doing what’s asked of him. It’s just that Button’s quote makes it sound like Goldy was complaining about not getting opportunities. And maybe he has complained, but I haven’t seen the quote yet. Opportunities seem like something I only hear fans complaining about (at least publicly). Maybe I missed something?
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Yeah, the fan vote doesn’t play a huge role anyway. Only weighted at 1% total. The 27 member selection committee counts for 99% of the vote. Still fun for fans to vote for their players and get some bragging rights regarding the level of support each fanbase can generate. And I’d imagine the fan vote influences the decisions of the selection committee. But unfortunately, the actual fan votes don’t “count” for very much.
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Lol. Yeah, me too. I think we’re due for a win in that regard. Unfortunately, I don’t believe Sikura will be the guy. Everything I’ve read out of Chicago suggests they intend to offer him a contract, and Sikura doesn’t seem the type to hold out. Things can change obviously, but it’s probably a long shot at best.
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Couple things: (1) Gaudette played 37 games as a sophomore, so his PPG should be around 1.4 on the chart for that season. (2) Boeser has the wrist injury and surgery his sophomore year, which is why his PPG dropped. His freshman numbers were elite for his age and more indicative of his overall potential (which we’re seeing play out this season).
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This article does a decent job detailing what kind of player Sikura is. This highlight gives you a pretty good idea of his toolkit and skill level: And he’s probably a better playmaker/passer than finisher (although his shot is also pretty lethal). He’s undersized (6’0” and only 170ish), and developmentally has been a bit of a late bloomer, but Sikura is a really good prospect. Silky hands, dangles for days, great skater, really shifty and agile on his skates, high end vision/playmaking, a quick accurate shot, good hands in tight, good motor/energy, quiet but intense leadership style, and a really high character individual, on and off the ice. He’s a C/W and quite adept at either position, but I like him best at wing (and he’s mostly played there). Sikura and Gaudette are magic together. They’ve played so many minutes side by side the past couple years and have built amazing chemistry. Able to anticipate each other’s movement and just have that 6th sense of knowing where the other is without looking and being able to place pucks in areas where the other one will end up. If Sikura doesn’t sign with Chicago and somehow goes FA, the Canucks should push hard to sign him.
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They all have history with the USA Hockey National Team Development Program and, at least for 2/3 mentioned, they were picked much higher in the NHL draft. Other than that, I’m not sure. If you compared them apples to apples, based on their NCAA performances the past three years, I think you’d be hard pressed to come up with a convincing argument for Gaudette not measuring up against those players.
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Yeah, definitely can see the Richards comparison. Or Kesler, which obviously resonates with Vancouver fans. I can see him having that kind kind of impact and importance for our future lineup. But really, he’s gonna be Gaudette. And in a few years people will be comparing kids to him. I think I nitpick a little on him, and keep my projections low, just because I don’t want to overhype him. And I have been known to be a bit of a hype man when it comes to our prospects. Just don’t want to create too high of expectations. If I’m being honest, I’m really very high on Gaudette and I don’t think an NHL top-6 projection is unwarranted in the slightest. He has the potential to be pretty special. Lots of the things he’s doing now are going to translate well to the pro game. His talent and skill set, combined with his playstyle, competitive attitude, intensity, they’re all really protectable to overall NHL success. And there’s really a lot of skill there. Maybe not elite talent, but he’s high end, and does a lot of things really well. I think it’s more likely than not that he steps into the Canucks lineup immediately and just doesn’t leave. It’s possible he takes an AHL year, but I’m not sure he needs it. Either way, it shouldn’t take him long to be truly NHL ready. And once he’s here, I see him quickly becoming a core piece somewhere in the Canucks middle six. Big minutes at evens, matchups, power play, PK, just a guy who’s gonna help out in a lot of game situations. I won’t say he’s a can’t miss prospect. But I’m excited for what he’ll do when he gets his chance. And I’m expecting big things. I just don’t want to overhype it. So this will be my release valve post where the hype man comes out a little. I’ll go back to being more conservative for my next post.
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Great insight on his skating and shot. I knew he had some room for improvement there (and his skating still can look a little choppy at times) but glad to hear he’s been working hard. His shot seems pro level now. Just so many lasers off quick releases. Good accuracy. And has some spots on the ice where he’s just lethal. I wasn’t sure how his skating stacks up at the pro level. He definitely looks like a “plus” skater these days, in terms of how he measures against opposition players, how much ice he covers, his speed on the rush, and how quickly he gets where he needs to be. Looked very good at camp for Vancouver as well. But I’ve been hesitant to say he’s truly a pro level skater without seeing him play competitively at that pace of the game. Not saying he isn’t there, but it’s sometimes hard to gauge if a guy has NHL speed just because he looks fast in college (especially when viewing video versus attending live). I do believe his skating will be a strength of his pro game, but he might still need some coaching and technique work, plus continued strength and conditioning training to maximize his ability. Agreed that Gaudette deserves major Hobey consideration this year, especially if he keeps playing like this. He’s really been the MVP this year. Plays in all situations. Takes far and away the most faceoffs. Leading the NCAA in scoring. And has proven over the years that he can succeed with a variety of linemates, and can be “the guy” even when other big names have graduated, or when a guy like Sikura is out of the lineup. I’m curious if he looks any stronger this year? Hard to tell sometimes because he’s an edgy player who works hard, so it’s not like he ever looks weak or there. But seems like he’s still listed in the 185-190 lbs range and I’d probably like to see him over 200 lbs to play his style of game, especially at centre, at the NHL level.
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Thanks for this. Nice to hear from someone who attends Northeastern. Would that 2-year program be just a diploma? Or does Northeastern offer a BGS or a BA (General Studies)? I didn’t want to throw shade at general studies in particular. There’s a wide range of reasons people go that route. Sometimes it’s just because, like you said, they can’t decide on a major. For others, it’s so they can get a classic “liberal studies” degree (not always practical to the job search but it’s really a great education). And yes, sometimes people do GS so they can take a bunch of “basket weaving” type courses (and lots of athletes still do this). But some people also choose general studies so they can design a really unique and specialized courseload. I know one guy who did a BGS where he mapped out everything himself, and when there wasn’t a course available on the topic he wanted, he designed one, secured approval, and worked with a supervisor. After graduation, he skipped his masters and went straight into PHD. Smart guy. Can’t remember exactly what he was studying. Something to do with ethics and philosophy and biochemistry and the environment and law and government. A real mixed bag but it made a tonne of sense when he explained it. But that last example is probably not why Gaudette is in general studies.
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Plus it’s really easy to finish off that kind of degree later. It’s basically about hitting the credits total and then you graduate. And while I’m not sure of NU’s specific requirements, most schools award general studies degrees with a pretty wide range of eligible courses and a flexible set of requirements (other than just getting enough total credits and completing a minimum number of upper division courses). So he can easily complete his degree during his spare time, if he’s so inclined.
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EDIT: Also worth noting that Gaudette in general studies. Now I’m not saying that general studies is necessarily a weak degree, as it can allow for a customizable, specialized, and interdisciplinary degree for some very serious scholars. But when it comes to athletes, general studies often is code for just taking a bunch of random courses to fulfill minimum requirements while playing sports. Point is, I doubt Gaudette is one of those guys who values completing his degree over starting his pro hockey career.
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Big Nik looking like a young André the Giant in those pics. Not Wrestlemania André. But before he got fat and grew out his hair. More like Paris André when he’d strip down and pose with a bunch of towel clad French models.
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Gadjovich is sick. He has played for Owen Sound post-WJC. Was in the lineup for the game versus Oshawa on the 7th. He hasn’t played since. Have to wonder if he caught Pettersson’s WJC flu? Or maybe he just shouldn’t drink any random liquids poured on him by fans from the stands?
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I think they added an assist on the Stevens EN goal. Here’s the other assist (for which there was no doubt he’d be getting a well earned point): Edit: that’s what you call a hard earned assist. Pulls the puck away from the goalie, stickhandles on his knees with a defender playing piggyback, and sets up Sikura for the easy tap-in. Those ones should count as two points.
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Drawing a blank on the specific date but Euro player draft rights are 4 years. I wanna say June 2019 is when Jašek’s expire.
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I believe DAZN is streaming the skills competition and game, and I think they have a free trial right now. Otherwise, you’re probably looking at those streaming services (of questionable legality) that are not to be named on these boards.
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@Yotes If I were to guess, I’d say Jašek is probably making around €50,000/season (or roughly $60,000). Pretty close to the $70,000 AHL salary on an NHL ELC. But an ELC would also include a signing bonus somewhere in the $75,000-92,500/season range, which would certainly boost his total salary to a lot more money than he’d make in the Czech Extraliga. On an AHL-only deal, he’d just need to be getting a little bit over the league minimum (IIRC around $45,000). Average AHL salary I believe is somewhere around $90,000, which would definitely be more than his current Czech salary. Never mind that by playing in NA pro, he’d dramatically increase his chances to get to the NHL. And even a low rate NHL salary is maybe 10 times or more what Czech players make. So no real need for enticements. Jašek would probably jump at a modest AHL-only deal and he’d definitely sign an NHL ELC.
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He’s been producing points and goals at a very high rate and maintained a steep and stable upward trend since about Christmas of his freshman season. Gaudette had only 5 points through his first 18 NCAA games. And then, something just happened. Game started to click for him and all of a sudden, he’s producting numbers like a first round pick. And he just builds from there. Finished the second half of his freshman year with 25 points in 23 games. Outstanding rookie numbers. Over a point per game and around a half goal per game during that final 20ish game stretch as a freshman. Sophomore year, he improves to 1.4 points/game and 0.7 goals/game. Finishes top-10 in points and top-5 in goals. Again, simply outstanding numbers, as a second year player. Now in his junior (3rd) year, he’s currently at 1.57 points/game and 0.8 goals/game. Good enough to lead the entire NCAA in both points and goals. 2nd (to only Sikura) in points/game and 1st in goals/game. I can only imagine how dominant he’d be as a senior. But I expect he’ll be a Canuck well before that could even happen. I’m seeing so many people lately saying “how the hell did Vancouver nab this kid in the fifth round?” And they aren’t wrong. Gaudette is looking right now like one of the biggest steals of the 2015 draft.
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That was my thinking as well, when I tried to speculate on the reason. Either he decided to quit whatever he was studying and this compromised his NCAA eligibility. Or it’s just as simple as he didn’t make grades (and maybe the team didn’t want to shame him for it so they just cut ties without disclosing any reasons). Also could be that he was really close to a deal with either and NHL or AHL team, thought it was a sure thing, dropped out, and then the deal fell through. And then he had to scramble and find a team and the ECHL was his only option. That would really suck for him but I could see it happening. What I don’t see as at all likely is that everything was hunky dory, he was enjoying school, getting good grades, playing well, and suddenly he decided to throw all that away because the Kalamazoo Wings offered him an ECHL-only contract. So something happened. Who knows what? And it’s really none of my business, I suppose. But being a hockey fan, and one of the prospects nerd variety, I can’t help but speculate about even a very minor player who isn’t part of our organization (or was only tangentially so while in Kalamazoo).
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It’s a bit of a strange story and I don’t have any details beyond the few press releases that have come out. Around a month ago, NU had this weird announcement that Cockerill was no longer a member of the team. They gave no reasons. Just thanked him for his service and he was gone. Maybe a week later, he signs an ECHL-only deal with Kalamazoo. And then just this week he signed a 25 day AHL PTO with Cleveland. It’s all a little weird to me as to why he’d leave NU in the middle of his senior year without a guaranteed pro contact. And then he ends up signing an ECHL-only deal? Must be something more to the story, but I haven’t come across anything explaining why he decided to go the route he has. I hope the recent PTO works out for him and that leads to an AHL deal (and maybe even an NHL deal in the future). I’m definitely supportive of these guys leaving early to pursue pro hockey. But usually when the leave college, it’s at least with a guaranteed AHL deal, at minimum, and often with an NHL ELC. Dunno why he wouldn’t just finish out the season and then throw his name in the ring for the NHL signing frenzy that happens every year with the class of graduating college players. He was over a point per game for NU this season, wearing the “A”, and playing with stars like Gaudette and Sikura. I’d imagine he could have parlayed all that into a potential NHL deal during the summer, and still finished out his senior season and collected a degree along the way. Maybe there was an academic issue that hasn’t been reported? Just speculating because I haven’t really come across the full story anywhere.
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Yep. They’re actually sweating a little in Chicago with him. Was offered a deal last year and turned it down to go back for his senior year. If he’s unsigned next summer, hopefully JB is working the phones come August 16th.
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With those 33 points in 21 games, Gaudette is now in sole possession of the NCAA Div 1 Men’s scoring lead. He moves 3 points clear of Borgström (who doesn’t play until next week), each now with 21 games played. His 1.57 points per game only trails teammate Sikura (who has 1.61 points/game after 18 GP).