Hogs & Podz

Yah.... I'd be shocked and over the moon if Zegras was still there at #10.

I'm coming around on Zegras.... The more I read and watch. As you mentioned, his CREATIVITY is off the charts. Much like Pettersson, Barzel and Marner... That's an x-factor that we can't pass up if available at 10. Imagine having two elite IQ creative playmakers that can score, skate and see the ice so well. Compliment them with north south high effort, gritty character forwards in Bo, Adam, Tanner, Jay and Jake (?) and you have a well balanced forward group that can contend for the cup very soon.

Hoglander, Caufield... WOW!

I go defence at #10 UNLESS Boldy or Podkolzin are available... in that order. Otherwise, Broberg, but I would be quite happy with Krebs as well. Cool thing is we'll have a shot at atlest two of these guys.

Original stick in rink white... My #1 favorite!

Other notable nhl management bromances (not as weird/hilarious as this one.... Rick Ley- Pat Quinn Brian Burke- Dave Nonus(no nuts)

Good signing yes... But only one 'show me' year. A fair signing for sure (wouldn't call it a home run signing though). If he has another solid year and starts taking starts from Hellebuyck then you can bet his next contract will be more term and money. And a good but hard choice to make for the Jets as to who they want starting going forward.

It doesn't matter if the oil barons have been the ones to help our 'Quality of life'... What matters is it's not benefiting us now.... At the expense of our future.... I'm seriously very close to being completely off the grid. Within the next 6-10 yrs I will be 100% self sustainable. That's all I can do... And guess what, my quality of life will be great. Will I have convenience? No, I'll have to work every day to maintain the systems and harvest the food I produce but again... How is that bad. Our lives won't go back to the way it was before the industrial revolution. We can use the tech that has been developed for a much more user friendly future. I currently use a diesel converted truck that uses vegetable oil as the main fuel source. Not 100% emission free but less and I'm only purchasing 15% of the diesel I did previously in a year.... And I can source the canola oil and also produce small quantities of some as well. I'm currently setting up an amazing micro hydro system on my property that will eventually supply me with 65% of my hydro yearly. At peak times during rainier fall, winter and springs I'll be able to sell back some power to bc hydro.... It can be done, I'm just getting ahead of the curve that I think is coming whether we like it or not. You have to be blind not to see the extreme changes occuring right before our eyes. I figure human enduced or not... We aren't helping the changes slow down. So prepare and do it while resources are still available.

Rob... I saw your earlier post on the Mike.D forum. Spot on. I was going to start my first topic based on yours here! Saved me time! In my view, Ian Clark is the most important and most positive signing Jim has made since taking over as GM. Sometimes just 'good' goaltending (with timely saves) and elite players around that goaltender can win a cup e.g.) Crawford in Chicago, Osgood in Detroit, Feur in Edmonton, Holtby in Washington last year (kinda).... Jones in San Jose this year?. Great goalies for small window periods when it mattered most. But not consistent year after year. Sometimes an elite goaltender with a good team around him can win the cup e.g.) Montreal with Roy, Quick with L.A., and of course Brodeur with NJ. Would have been Hasek with Buffalo as well but... We all know what happened there. Rask with Boston this year? (not sure if he's consistent enough yet to be considered elite.. But lights out in these playoffs and might win them the cup... Please noooo!!!!). To me the most exciting hockey, the most memorable hockey, the type a hockey that legends are made and legendary teams are immortalized, is a team with elite goaltending e.g.) 1994 Canucks. Notice I didn't say elite goaltender... I said goaltending. I digress... My point being, there is little to no chance a goalie will reach elite moments or whole careers without a great to elite goalie coach. Ian has proved that in the past with Bobrosky, and is proving it again with Markstome. It seems that both Demko and Dipietro speak highly about Clark and the work he's doing with them seems to have improved both their games. With Ian, I believe the Canucks will be competing for the cup NEXT season and every other season after for the forseeable future. He and Petey are the biggest reason for speeding up our slow rebuild.

From some of the tape on Podkolzin... Does anyone think he kinda has some similarly to Draisaitl? I know a winger vs center but the way they attack and lean on defencemen etc...

This fan, 'formally known as prince' is a leafs fan if you can believe it! He hoped he'd drop to the leafs pick. He scouted Pettersson well... Except, he only figured he'd be as good as Willie Nylander and peak at 80 points (there's the true leafs fan!)

Forward: Krebes Defence:Broberg

I was leaning towards Soderstrom but with watching these playoffs, size and speed rule... Add IQ and will, you got the full package player for both regular season and playoffs... So to me Broberg is my first choice on D. Worth the risk, highest ceiling. Could see him turning into a better Edler.

With those highlights... I'm sure Bennings eyes were glued to him watching Sweden yesterday. Wow! Highest ceiling for a defencemen in this draft... A bit more research but may turn out to be my first choice.

'Scouting Report Aggressive winger with a nonstop motor and the ability to play much bigger than his measurements may indicate. Hoglander has played against adult competition in each of the last two seasons, and his dominance at the summer under-20 Four Nations tournament in August should earn him a berth on Rogle’s opening-night roster. He plays the game at a feverish pace no matter the score or how much time is left, and his compete level is exactly what you want in a skill forward who is summoned to tackle key situations. Hoglander isn’t big, but he is fearless in the corners and immediately bounces back from hefty wallops from older, larger opponents. Without the puck, he’s an aggressive forechecker with an active stick who will finish his checks and force turnovers or rushed passes with regularity. Hoglander is a very good skater with first-step quickness who can accelerate to top speed in an instant. He controls his pace extremely well, and his quick feet and agility allow him to make sharp moves through the neutral zone. Hoglander is a capable stickhandler who weaves his way through a dense network of sticks and bodies, and his cutbacks lure opponents away from coverage before he exploits openings with hard, crisp passes on the tape. He can play the game either inside or out, and he’s a low-maintenance shooter thanks to a quick release and his ability to get shots on net while blanketed. Hoglander has excellent vision, and his decisions with the puck seem to always make sense.' Where could the nucks get this guy... Between 20 and 30?

"There's also moving down. Guys like Samuel Poulin and Nils Hoglander could be amazing additions. Hoglander would add a little bit of nasty and a whole lot of skill to a Pettersson line." After hearing you mentioning Hoglander.... Wow! Thus guys looks like a magician from the highlights! Gotta check his size... Smaller 5'9" 185lbs 19 yrs old in December. This kid though.... He is non stop motor, flexible, amazing edge work, great shot, great decision making. Goes to dirty areas, fearless.... But not big. I like him better then Caufield BUT.... I gotta watch and read more. Thanks for sharing Snyps'

I've been to two games this year... One earlier in season and one just last week. Watching Pettersson was quite a bit different. He was definitely not as quick, puck control not nearly as on and even passes weren't as crisp. He may not say it, but he is worn down for sure. He may get a little bit of a spring in his step back because of Hughes arrival... Would be awesome to end season on a high note for sure.

All this Borqueing up the wrong tree is tiring.... I think I need a Coffey.

'Half as good as Weber'... Woo maybe?!

You're in for a treat! Petey is everything you've seen or heard but better. Seriously, t.v. doesn't show half of what he does. Add in the skating and IQ of Hughes... It will be a sight to behold!

I am too! Very excited... IF Quinn is there. Regardless, I'll have a great time but I'm just so stoked to see him with Petey and Boeser. If yah want to meet up for a couple drinks before game, Let me know. Cheers... Go Canucks go!

He does some great charity work too. I respect the guy... Even though sometimes he can be a bit of a 'Pratt'. Lol

I do remember that station. I believe it was called moj radio... The host being Marjohnovich (sp?). I was happy about the new station because I didn't like Dan at 980. Then one day it was gone and team 1040 started up.

Add Rathbone to your list!

Ha, ha! Yah right?! Look at my user name!.... A mix up of Rodin and Schroeder!... I mean... I was excited that these guys were drafted... We had no other prospects at that time with any potential. I now spend as much time following our prospects as I do our team. Few years back, went to Shawnigan Lake to meet Boeser, Demko, Stetcher, Juolevi. During WJ, went down to Victoria to watch the Hughes brothers and Madden. I really enjoy watching the building process this team is going through. I'm hoping to go to the draft in Van as well! I'm really hopeful that Madden and Woo end up being impact players on this team in the not to distant future. Now if I could just figure out how to change my user name.... lol!