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  1. Sounds like Garland is #8 for us.
  2. Lots of competition on the right side with Bowey, Keeper, Burroughs. Woo is going to be in tough to find big minutes as all three above play a similar brand of game to Woo.
  3. Considering Hughes and OEL will likely log most of the offensive minutes whether on the PP, late moments of the game to tie things up if we are down, and majority of the offensive zone starts, it makes me wonder where exactly Rathbone's style of game fits in here. I really do think Rathbone will have to add a two way defensive side to his game. I think he has the skills and humility to evolve his game to encompass those aspects. With that as much as he showed well in his 8 game stint, part of me feels that he will start in Abbotsford to log high minutes in all areas of the game. I think he will benefit as he would surely be Abbotsford's top dman.
  4. Hope they do bring him back, he would be a very good candidate to be the captain for Abbotsford. Still have a soft spot for Sauts.
  5. ^^ All of Mackinnon's teammates before they enter the arena
  6. Not surprising the score considering that team Russia is a bunch of 18-19 year old kids vs a mature KHL squad in Avangard. Only caught bits of the game, but overall thought Z had a very strong game despite not scoring. Tenacious checker, not on the same level of Podkolzin's teancious forecheck, but nevertheless very active on puck battles.
  7. Of all the departures this summer, this one is the one im more sad about from a sentimental standpoint. wish Rousse all the best in ARZ! Who knows, wouldn't mind him back at a far more reasonable price in the future. We will miss his pesky side in the game.
  8. Like him as a player and person, but just not enough jam to his game as a bottom six forward.
  9. Considering that the Canucks have had a history of prolonged RFA negotiations with Bo and Boeser (as both extended into training camp) do you suspect that perhaps it could happen for Petey and Hughes?
  10. Zlodeyev actually would've played at the WJC with Podkolzin and the Karjala Cup had he not been injured. Larionov had made comments that he saw Zlodeyev as one of his best well rounded centers. He had Zlodeyev slotted in as the 2C above some other 18 and 19 year olds who were highly touted or had been drafted higher. Would've slotted behind Marat Khusnutdinov (MIN 2nd rounder), but due to his injury, Larionov used Vasili Ponomareyev (CAR 2nd rounder). Its not surprising that Z is getting his shot again. A lot of media cover Viktor Persson as the likely successful pick of the 2020 draft for the Nucks, but I have a hunch that its going to be Zlodeyev. Just needs to stay healthy, and you can be sure that Larionov has intentions to use Zlodeyev a lot.
  11. Fun fact, Spencer Martin is Jonah Gadjovich's brother in law. Gadjovich just recently married Martin's sister last week. Good trade, Canucks need a goalie to backup DiPietro. I suspect either Silovs goes back to junior as an overager or is sent to the ECHL.
  12. I could see the Canucks wanting to send Rathbone down to Abbotsford considering he is waiver exempt, creating more roster flexibility. It does leave me wondering where Juolevi fits into the plans to go all in this year. I could see JB deciding to trade Juolevi for more immediate help on the LHD behind Hughes and OEL.
  13. Aside from the 2015-2016 season, the Canucks have not had a steady flow of prospects go into their ECHL affiliate with the Kalamazoo Wings. The highest number of prospects they have housed in the ECHL was in the 2015/16 season that had 8 prospects that were Canuck property. Since then, only 4 that were Canucks property have played in Kalamazoo (Michael Gartieg 16/17, Mackenzie Stewart, 17/18, Mitch Eliot 19-20. Josh Teves 19/20) This past NHL season, 56 former ECHL alumni who spent at least a full season in the ECHL were in NHL rosters, most notable names, Yanni Gourde, Jordan Binnington, Braden Holtby, Jay Beagle, Antoine Roussel, Jordie Benn, Kevin Lankinen, Ben Chariot, Brett Kulak, Anton Khudobin, Carter Verhaeghe, Chris Driedger, Jaroslav Halak and Vitek Vanecek to name a few notable NHL players. Playing in the ECHL may be a long shot overall to get to the NHL, however, it certainly does unearth prospects and can lead to good development when proper systems are put in place to help them succeed. The Canucks just so have neglected to use it as a place for development as they do not hire coaches to go to ECHL affiliates to help further games. Michael Gartieg former Canuck prospect noted that in the ECHL they only have 2 coaches, the head coach and assistant coach. There was no skills coach and no goaltending coach in the ECHL so it was hard to work on little aspects of the games, and even with contact with Ryan Johnson and Curtis Sanford watching over, they didn't follow up on him very much in his time with Kalamazoo. However, even in Kalamazoo, players have been unearthed such as Yanni Gourde, Jordan Binnington, Matiss Kivelenieks have made NHL debuts and played meaningful games for their respected clubs. Sure you may put efforts to yield very few results if any, but the ECHL is like a free token to store other prospects that are very raw, projects, or are not ready to make the jump to the AHL/NHL but are way too good for their junior circuits etc. I.e I have a feeling a Karel Plasek might benefit from ECHL seasoning as the AHL Abbotsford squad is going to be heavily stacked with veterans, it will be hard to find ice time for him to grow his game. Its just like when we want JB to get draft picks to have as many shots at unearthing a good find. Approaching development should be no different, and considering the Canucks have had a difficult time developing players beyond the 1st and 2nd round, they should look into a full depth audit of how they develop prospects. Benefits of having an ECHL affiliate: 1) natural filter of players to feed into the AHL whether on professional or amateur tryout basis. 2) you give prospects that may be buried or finding hard to crack the AHL roster, time to play and develop if you provide them with a supportive structure. 3) You don't have to sign and waste standard player contracts that count to the 50 NHL limit to play in the ECHL. You can sign them to AHL deals or get them to do PTO's. Many players from the CHL, college ranks, and USHL often filter into this league, chances are you might find a late bloomer, such as a Chase Wouters. Not only does he develop in your system for free, but if he turns out good, you can sign him without wasting precious contract space on the main NHL and AHL roster limits. If you cast out a wide net, you never know what you can unearth. I guess my argument is that the Canucks have not done enough to exercise full leverage of all avenues of developing prospects such as using their ECHL affiliates. Perhaps with establishing a new home base for their AHL franchise, they can start to venture out and find other avenues like the ECHL. Yes majority of the time it won't make a huge difference, but you could lucky and find a good player. Whether a serviceable depth guy or a impact bottom six player, or great backup goalie.
  14. He started the tourney as the third pairing guy, but today looks like the first pairing for team USA. Not a sexy prospect/pick but considering how a lot of our defensive prospects are offensively oriented, its nice to know that he has a very steady defensive game. He is a guy to keep an eye on.
  15. Pretty sure the ECHL tried to have a franchise in Victoria Victoria Salmon Kings, and were our affiliates for seven years. However, Victoria never seemed to get on board with the ECHL team, despite the Salmon Kings doing well especially in their later years. In came the Victoria Royals for the WHL, and it was history for the franchise. There have been several Western based ECHL teams such as Victoria, Alaska, Las Vegas, and Ontario (California) but I assume because of the geographical locations, made it difficult for teams to succeed as most of the teams were located in the East. I think for ECHL sake and our sake would be to affiliate with a team located in the central of the US such as the Rapid City Rush (South Dakota), Idaho Steelheads, or Utah Grizzlies, but currently these three are already affiliated with other NHL/AHL teams. Considering that the Abbotsford Canucks are just starting out and the Canucks organization has very few ELC contracts and rookies, they may choose not to have an ECHL affiliate for the year until they have more players and prospects. Although it isn't very advantageous to go without an ECHL affiliate. My hope is that the Canucks much like the Leafs and Oilers do with their ECHL teams have a very easy system that allows them to feed ECHL players into the AHL. Those are the two organizations that have been known to utilize the ECHL to develop prospects, as many other organizations do not.
  16. Rangers add Goodrow, Tinordi, Reaves in a matter of a few days. Reaves does seem to keep Wilson in check. Kind of an odd move for both teams tbh.
  17. If Garland does indeed play with Bo, it will force Bo to not hog the puck. He actually has a player that is highly skilled to get the puck on his stick, which will free him up to find more open space, and instead of being the puck distributor. Bo often "tunnel visions" his way into the ozone because if he doesn't have the puck on his stick, not much gets done on his line. With Garland who is slick, quick, and tenacious, this will allow him to defer the puck and play a little bit more aware of his options in the ozone. I think Garland is a perfect match for Bo's game not only because he can get him the puck, but is fully capable of playing in tight in the corners and underneath the goal line. Garland's speed fits well with the Canucks up and down offensive chances game, but Garland most of his goals and offensive chances have come off of generating down low pressure and find chances in the middle/high danger spots of the ice. The Canucks sorely lacked having chances in the middle, Garland isn't afraid to pass or drive the puck into the middle. What I like about Garland's game too is that he doesn't hold onto the puck for unnecessary amount of time, he is quick and decisive with the puck. What drove me insane with our group the past two years has been the lack of quickness with the puck especially in tight. Garland's poise and quickness with the puck will create a lot more chances. But when he does hold onto the puck he is deceptive.
  18. With Roussel being dealt, Ferland LTIR retiring, and Gadjovich likely not quite ready for a spot, and the lack of right handed forwards up front.; it appears like the door of opportunity has swung wide open again for Zack MacEwen. No one on the team has the size and physical push back like Mac does. Our team has greatly improved its skill and speed, but upfront lacks a lot of physical pushback. Miller can but we dont want him to do that, Garland has bite but he isn't a punishing guy, and its too much to put that responsibility on Vasili Podkolzin. MacEwen seemed to bounce in and out of the lineup, but this would be a massive opportunity for him to seize a spot on the right side likely beside Motte and Sutter.
  19. I was praying that he would be the one Canuck of the UFA's to return. I got my wish! Happy to have him here.
  20. I do believe he attended Canucks prospect camp/Penticton Tourney in 2011 along with Antoine Roussel. So I think you are correct.
  21. Played a huge role the past two seasons for the Comets considering the Canucks organization had a huge lack of natural centers. He became a huge leading presence for the team. He will be a very good voice to have for our prospects in Abby.
  22. He did, however, starting last season, he was the only viable "NHL ready" center that they could call up. Canucks really lacked depth in that position the past 2 seasons, now they have plenty.
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