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  1. Hmmm, so it really is that impressive, good to know. I really hope he wins a championship this year so he decides to turn pro next season.
  2. How is that insane expectations? He was 7 points off from what I hoped he would get... A couple more multi point games and he would have gotten there. The Q is easier to put up points than the OHL and WHL. And I'm happy with his season, so I'm not too sure what you're trying to get at...
  3. I think he's been pretty damn good considering his circumstances. Haven't been watching much lately but every time I watch him he's poking the puck away, blocking shots or pushing guys off the puck. Usually seems to get the puck through as well whenever he shoots. After an off season of NHL training, bulking up, and getting used to the smaller rinks, I wouldn't be surprised if he's in our top 4 right from the get go next season. Didn't think he would adapt and look good this fast. He definitely has Chara like potential imo.
  4. You're getting into Desi's level of annoyance.. No one cares that you're an amateur scout, if you even are one. You're about as right as the guy who said Boeser will be the 3rd best player. Neither have even played a pro game, a scout should know better then this no? Now go back to playing pokemon and try to not live on CDC.
  5. Let me guess, you have the ceaser cut or a buzz cut? Virt's hair is in style these days old man.
  6. Nice, was hoping for a ppg season from him, not too far off. The thing that intrigues me the most about him is that he's playing pretty well even though is body is so under developed. He looks like he's 15. Once he starts filling out he could turn out to be a pretty decent player. Benning's scouting ability is pretty crazy.
  7. He's been improving so quickly after the world jrs. Shows that his "low hockey iq" thing was really overblown. I think all the hate he got put a chip on his shoulder and did him a lot of good.
  8. I don't think some people realize how special of a player Virtanen is. Has an elite shot, only 19 and is already faster and stronger than most of the league. He's also already one of the hardest hitters in the league and still looks like he's 17.... Once he matures and replaces his baby fat with more muscle he's going to be unstoppable. I think he'll be the undisputed best powerforward in the game when he gets to 22/23.
  9. Kids going to be unstoppable when he's 22/23. Already faster and stronger than most players right now.
  10. We need to get another big forward who can help out Jake in the hitting and toughness department. Not fair that a 19 year old has to do it all himself. He should be able to go out and play his game without worrying. Another reason I wish we still had Kassian. All we have is Dorsett, but he's small and no one is scared of him. Will be nice once Pedan makes the team, but we still need another guy.
  11. Yeah, I guess I'm talking more about the people who think he will be a 2nd liner, just don't really see it. Can definitely see him being a good 3rd liner though.
  12. I feel like Gaunce is a bit overrated on here... Very smart player, but pretty average at everything else. Dont see him becoming much more than a decent 3rd liner, which aren't too hard to find. If he adds some meanness and physicality to his game I'll start getting excited, but kind of looks like a more defensive Matthias to me. Won't be upset if he's dealt, don't think he will be though.
  13. We have the best goaltending coach in the league and there's pretty much no competition for him in our system right now. He can come up and be backup behind Markstrom after a year or 2 in Utica and once he's ready to take the starting role Markstrom will probably be traded or on the decline and they can switch roles. Seems like a pretty ideal situation for him imo.
  14. Can't believe Benning is going to keep him up still. He needs to go down and work on his offensive game. The scouts were definitely right, his iq is terrible. Pretty concerning how bad his shot is now. He even used to have one of the better backhands I've seen, but I haven't seen him use it for a very long time. Also, what happened to his speed? He was always one of the fastest players on the ice, now he just looks mediocre. Have no idea what's going on with this kid.
  15. Has a similiar ppg to Virtanen in his last year of jr....
  16. He better be going to the world jrs.
  17. Probably my favorite player right now. We've probably be at the bottom of the league without him.
  18. The vid of the rookies making the team is up!

  19. Only the Canucks would split up a line after they put up 10 points their first time playing together...

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    2. Oliewud

      Oliewud

      willies reponse to breaking them up " I never even thought about keeping them together " LOL!

    3. CANUCK-EXPRESS

      CANUCK-EXPRESS

      LC, that excuse annoys me so much. If it's only the preseason, then all the good things the Canucks did shouldn't count as well and I don't want that because Horvat for example improved his skating and offensive ability.

    4. smithers joe

      smithers joe

      cdc doesn't make their opinions on what's best for the players...their opinions are all that matters.

  20. Horvat said after the game: "I hope this line is together for a long time." Me too Horvat, me too

  21. I disagree. He looked better than the twins and all the veterans last night. He doesn't really need to add any weight right now, he CUT down to 215, that's pretty big... His first shift showed how much of a force he can be already. NHL coaching and learning from the twins etc, will help him a lot more than playing against kids in a crappy system that the Hitmen play imo. If he was on London then I would be in favor of sending him back.
  22. I have 0 faith in Miller making a big save, I like Bennings drafting etc, but most of his moves at the NHL level have just been meh.

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    2. logic

      logic

      dont you guys want to get a high draft pick ?

    3. Lil B From The Pack

      Lil B From The Pack

      You don't get it logic. The team is supposed to compete for the 1st overall pick and the Stanley Cup at the same time according to CDC.

    4. Erik Karlsson

      Erik Karlsson

      We wont get a high draft pick, we'll prob get a mid range draft pick

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