*Buzzsaw*
Members-
Posts
4,111 -
Joined
-
Last visited
-
Days Won
2
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Events
Blogs
Gallery
Everything posted by *Buzzsaw*
-
He's not going to turn around contradict his Coach after Green said it wasn't a dirty play.
-
You didn't read my thread carefully enough. Wayne Gretzky had a short stick... it is easier to stickhandle fast with a short stick. Pettersson has a longer stick... but if you look for example at the penalty shot he scored on... he is actually stickhandling as fast or faster than Gretzky... with a longer stick. The advantage of a longer stick is when you shoot, you have more leverage... so the shot is harder and faster. As I said before, and as you can see in the highlight package you linked, Gretzky almost always uses his patented slapper... with a short stick you need the force of slapshot. Wristshots with a shorter stick don't get the same speed.
-
My read on Pettersson --- When I first saw him do the dangles and first saw his one timer and passes, I was instantly onboard with him as 'Gretzky-like'. Now after having a chance to see him more, I have re-assessed a bit. 1) He is not Gretzky-2. At 20 Pettersson is not as fully developed as Gretzky... and Gretzky came in the league at 18... heck he was playing in the WHA at 17. Pettersson is significantly older. Wayne had 137 pts in his first season in the NHL... 51 goals and 86 assists. Doubtful Pettersson will come close to that at age 20. Gretzky had four 200 pt seasons... and ended up with more points counting only his assists, than any other player. He is the greatest goalscorer ever in a season with 92. Big mountain to climb for Pettersson. 2) What are the similarities to Gretzky? Pettersson thinks the game way ahead of anyone else on the ice... like Gretzky. Pettersson is not the biggest, strongest and most physical player... instead he succeeds because of his anticipation and ability to use space and time like Gretzky. Pettersson is a good skater... not exceptional, just like Gretzky... both have the ability to multiply their skating speed and acceleration by their uncanny anticipation. Pettersson has a great one timer slapshot... just like Gretzky. 3) What are the differences to Gretzky? Pettersson is not as good a passer as Gretzky. Yes, we have seen Pettersson make some unbelievable passes, but he also misses his passes quite a bit, puts passes on opposition sticks, and sometimes fans his passes. Gretzky had an uncanny ability to keep the puck on his stick at all times.... like it was glued there. And Gretzky missed very few passes and almost never gave the puck away. Pettersson has a better wrister than Gretzky. Maybe this is partially due to the new carbon fibre sticks which can bend and snap pucks faster than the old wood ones... maybe this is due to the fact Pettersson uses a longer stick proportionately than Gretzky and has more leverage. Gretzky almost always went to his quick slapper when given the option to wrist the puck... Pettersson likes the wrister. Pettersson is not as strong on his skates as Gretzky... he is taller than Gretzky and even skinnier... so he can be knocked off the puck easier. Gretzky was no Forsberg, but he did have an amazing ability to fend off checkers by using space and sliding away. Pettersson has better stickhandling skills than Gretzky... you can see that when you count the fact Pettersson has a larger stick. By that I mean Gretzky used a shorter stick, but his stickhandling was no faster than Pettersson using a longer stick. Pettersson has overall faster hand speed. This is one of Pettersson's strongest skills. --- Both of these guys are gamebreakers... Pettersson seems to me to be on the track to Superstardom. But I doubt he will ultimately be rated as good as Gretzky... Wayne was a phenomenon the like of which we may never see again. But the similarities are definitely there for anyone who cares to look closely.
-
Making statements like this at as early a stage in Pettersson's career is not wise. And suggesting the Sedins were not Superstars is also mistaken. The Sedins revolutionized the offensive game almost as much as Gretzky did and transformed the way players play hockey. - The short pass cycle game has been adopted by nearly every team - The quarterback on the right half boards has been adopted by dozens of teams - The back pass to a late trailer to allow easier entry into the zone... followed by a short pass to the player waiting on the blue line is now standard - The bounce pass off the end boards that is picked up by an onrushing forward in the half circle is widely copied (including by Petey) The Sedins did not have the huge point totals seen in the '80's and early '90's because the rules had been changed and goalie equipment was much larger... this season the equipment has been reduced in size and everyone's goals and point totals are higher. Pettersson is benefiting from that rule change. There is no question EP40 is an exceptional player... he might end up as the greatest Canuck ever, but he still has a lot to prove.
-
Drive that RS7 carefully Petey... Hockey is played in a rink and Racing on a track.
-
I think the Canucks should be looking very hard at Philip Broberg. Reminds me of a young Edler... except with better hands and skating.
-
Willie has a team full of veteran Stanley Cup winners... including at least three allstars, (Doughty, Kopitar and Kovalchuk) and one gamebreaker, (Carter) two 30 goal scorers, (Tofoli and Brown) along with a veteran defense... and that team is barely holding its head above water. LA is underperforming. Green has a team which has been crippled by injuries... and which is nearly all untried. Canucks were over-performing at the start with their lineup intact... now they are performing as expected with half the lineup either still out or recovering their form after injuries.
-
He can skate circles in the O-zone and hold onto the puck, but he can't make a play. Can't shoot. Can't pass. Can't Penalty Kill. Won't stick his nose in and get the garbage goals. Not tough or big enough to be on a checking line. Nothing he can do that Motte can't do better Sorry Brendan... either its Utica or some other team takes his salary off the books.
-
Gaudette is showing a lot of positive signs... I just hope he scores before not too much longer or he may start to think too much. He needs a bit of puck luck but he is doing all the right things. I just hope he breaks the goose egg before not too much longer.
-
Gudbranson is a more aggressive defenseman and more likely to fight... but Tryamkin will definitely react if he feels his goalie or team mates are being threatened... we saw that many times. Tryamkin has one big advantage over Gudbranson... he is a better skater. He can wheel up ice and carry the puck much better. He is not much of a finisher, not much of a shot, but if he learns to dish off at the end of a rush, he could be an offensive positive. Gudbranson is a good hitter, no question, but that extra two inches and 45 lbs does make a big difference and I would rate Tryamkin as more effective physically. Personally I would not trade Gudbranson even if Tryamkin returned. The Canucks will need two physical stay at home defensemen to complement the fast skating offensive smurfs who are already on the team or who will be arriving.
-
Tree is rocking the beard! He's looking tougher, meaner and stronger. I would just love to see this guy come back. Personally I think it would make this team an instant contender. And any fears for Pettersson's safety would evaporate.
-
Because anyone in the AHL is a prospect for the team.
-
Granlund will definitely be seeing more action.
-
League needs to call it... deliberate intent to injure... directly planned by the player Matheson because he was humiliated.
-
There is no doubt in my mind the performance we are seeing out of EP40 is not a fluke. He is succeeding as a result of simple talent... especially exciting because his biggest skill is between his ears... hockey IQ is off the charts. He is actually just a scrawny kid physically, but his anticipation, positioning and timing makes him elite. What will happen when he puts another 15 lbs on and improves his strength???? What happens when he improves his skating???? What happens when his shot gets better???? Most importantly.... WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE REST OF THE CANUCKS START TO ANTICIPATE WHAT EP40 IS THINKING AND WHAT HE IS GOING TO DO???? The potential for this kid to elevate the play of the rest of the team is HUGE. We are already seeing Goldobin coming into his own.... we are already seeing Louie perk up and start to play well. Gretzky had that effect on the rest of his team... he was a teacher, he gave his team inspiration, he got them excited and believing in themselves. One thing I gotta say though... the rest of the team needs to be very protective of this kid... because there are a$$hats all over the league who will try to run him.
-
[video] [/video]
-
Congratulations Elias! I suspect he will be here for a long time.
-
Some in the center of the universe seem to think he would be a fit on the Leafs. https://editorinleaf.com/2018/10/01/toronto-maple-leafs-sam-gagner/ But Leafs management probably were obviously not prepared to take on Gagner's whole salary. But have to wonder if there are talks and whether Gagner going to the Marlies is a showcase for the Leafs to take a better look at him?
-
Did not play hard enough to indicate he cared. I still think a deal might be in the works at the deadline or even sooner. If the Canucks agree to swallow $1.5 million of his salary there could very well be takers from contending teams who want a depth guy.
-
Gagner really did not show the organization he had the energy and commitment needed to improve on last year's play. And they need an improvement from a top six guy like him. So it makes sense to waive him, in hopes that some other team might claim him... none did, but that doesn't mean a deal might not happen later where the Canuck's keep some of his salary. Canuck's are looking to the future, they want to give the new guys a shot, see what they can show. If none of the prospects can produce, they can bring Gagner back up. Too bad for Gags... but his whole career has been a bit of a disappointment from what was projected for him when he was drafted.
-
EP0 is the number 1 reason I am still watching the games. Even in a pathetic effort like tonight, he showed at least 5 examples of brilliant offensive play, and 3 examples of responsible defense. If the rest of the Canucks were paying attention, the score would have been 4-3 just from his setups. I still think he needs to shoot more... he is being generous because he doesn't want his team to think he is a puck hog... but if they are not in position to take his passes, he should just shoot the puck.... lets see more of that incredible release and velocity.
-
If the Canucks somehow make a playoff run in the next few years, Gaunce would be a great player to have as a fill in for the inevitable injuries. He is big and strong, willing to hit, and extremely responsible defensively. He wouldn't help the team offensively but also would keep the team from going into the toilet defensively. And who knows? Maybe in a year or two Gaunce suddenly discovers a scoring touch in the AHL? If he could do that, he would suddenly be a valuable 4th liner.
-
EP40 is getting better EVERY GAME. That's all I need to say.
-
He kinda reminds me of Hawerchuk with the way he stickhandles and shoots. Better skater than Hawerchuck though. [video] [/video]
-
Gaunce is a big physical forward with limited offensive skills and good defensive zone coverage. Gaudette is a smaller creative playmaker with a good shot who also can backcheck. Two entirely different player types.