[2019 NHL Entry Draft in Vancouver, BC]

8 hours ago, Herberts Vasiljevs said:

Yeah he's pretty good. This just came out today 

 

 

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

[2019 NHL Entry Draft in Vancouver, BC]

9 hours ago, messier's_elbow said:

Well this puts my draft stress at ease a bit. Zegras is the player I want at #10 badly. Has star quality and reminds me of Barzal. Don’t think he lasts till 10 though unless teams don’t see him as a centre in the bigs. His creativity is off the charts. 

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.

[2019 NHL Entry Draft in Vancouver, BC]

1 hour ago, Off_The_Schneid! said:

2019 NHL Scouting Combine results: Top 10 at each drill

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Check out how the prospects performed at the combine.

By Brandon M. Cain@brandonmcain  Jun 1, 2019, 4:00pm CDT

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Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images

The NHL Scouting Combine is in the books, so let’s take a look at the top 10 performers in each drill from NHL Central Scouting. The top 25 from each drill are available, here.

The Blackhawks hold the No. 3 overall pick in this month’s NHL draft and have cut their list of potential prospects to six. Here are the six players Chicago is believed to be deciding on along with their NHL Central Scouting ranking among North American skaters:

• Left-handed defenseman Bowen Byram of WHL Vancouver (No. 2 NA)
• Center Kirby Dach of WHL Saskatoon (No. 3 NA)
• Center Alex Turcotte of NTDP/Wisconsin commit (No. 4 NA)
• Center/Right wing Dylan Cozens of WHL Lethbridge (No. 5 NA)
• Center/Left wing Trevor Zegras of NTDP/Boston University commit (No. 6 NA)
• Right wing Cole Caufield of NTDP/Wisconsin commit (No. 8 NA)

Height, weight

Standing Height – Athlete stands against a wall (barefoot, heels together with the backs of the feet touching the wall) and their height is measured to the nearest quarter inch.

• Byram: 6-foot 1/4, 195 pounds
• Dach: 6-foot-4, 198 pounds
• Turcotte: 5-foot-11 1/4, 186 pounds
• Cozens: 6-foot-3, 183 pounds
• Zegras: 6-foot 1/4, 173 pounds
• Caufield: 5-foot-7 1/4, 163 pounds

Anaerobic fitness — Wingate test

Wingate Cycle Ergometer Test – The athlete warms up by pedaling at a low resistance for two minutes. When given the start command, the player will perform the following intervals while seated.

Mean Power Output (watts/kg)

Peak Power Output (watts/kg)

 

Fatigue Index

 

• Zegras — 48.5 (No. 13)

Bench Press

Bench Press – Conducted using a standard padded bench with the athlete lifting 50% of his body weight (pre-determined) utilizing free weights (including the barbell). The athlete lies on his back on the bench and grips the barbell with thumbs approximately shoulder width apart. The buttocks must remain on the bench with the feet on the floor. The starting position is with the arms fully extended. The bar is lowered to the chest, after a slight pause, athlete pushes the bar as quickly as possible until their arms are fully extended. Each athlete will perform three reps at maximum velocity, with a slight pause between each rep at the chest position. A “Gym Aware” device will be used to measure the velocity of the bar and the athlete’s ability to produce power. The reported score will be measured in watts/kg.

50 percent of body weight (Power - watts/kg)

 

• Cozens — 6.3 (No. 16)

Jump Station — Force plate

Jump Station (AccuPower Dual Force Plate System) – An AccuPower Dual Force Plate system will be used to objectively measure the direction, strength and timing of the three-dimensional (3D) forces that the athlete produces during hockey related movement. The AccuPower system also captures synchronized video data from two high speed cameras and overlays the 3D force vector produced from each leg. The test will provide immediate feedback allowing teams to assess movement efficiency, physical performance and injury potential.…

Three jump types will be performed: Vertical Jump (with arm swing), No Arm Jump (no arm swing / hands on hips) and Squat Jump (squat start / hands on hips). Each jump test will include three separate maximum effort vertical jumps separated by 10 seconds of rest. The athlete’s best vertical jump height from the three attempts of each jump will be recorded.

Vertical jump (inches)

 

Squat jump (inches)

 

• Byram — 17.33 (No. 11)
• Cozens — 16.88 (No. 16)

No arm jump (inches)

 

• Caulfield — 18.85 (No. 19)
• Byram — 18.58 (No. 23)
• Cozens — 18.49 (No. 25)

Grip Strength

Grip Strength – The athlete adjusts a hand grip dynamometer to his hand size, fully extends his arm and squeezes the dynamometer as forcefully as possible. The test is conducted on both hands.

Left hand grip (lb)

 

• Caufield — 140 (No. 12)

Right hand grip (lb)

 

Wingspan measurements

Wingspan – Athlete extends his arms straight out to the sides. Wingspan is measured to the nearest quarter inch from the middle finger tip to middle finger tip.

Wingspan (inches)

 

• Dach — 76.75 (No. 16)

Pro Agility — Shuttle run

Pro Agility Test – The 5-10-5 yard shuttle (or 15-30-15 feet) evaluates multi-directional speed, agility and whole body reaction plus control. Each player will perform one sequence starting to the right and one sequence starting to the left.

Pro agility left (sec)

 

• Turcotte — 4.38 (No. 12)
• Byram — 4.4 No. 14)
• Cozens — 4.43 (No. 23)

Pro agility right (sec)

 

• Byram — 4.51 (No. 25)

Pull ups

Pull Ups – Athlete does as many consecutive pull ups they can while maintaining the correct technique.

Pull ups consecutive (max number)

 

• Byram — 13 (No. 11)

Standing long jump

Standing Long Jump – Athlete stands with feet slightly apart with toes behind the jumping line. Using an arm swing to assist, the athlete jumps as far as possible.

Long Jump (inches)

 

• Byram — 111.0 (No. 11)

Aerobic fitness — VO2max

Aerobic Fitness VO2max – Aerobic fitness is assessed by measuring the amount of oxygen utilized (VO2 max) during maximal exercise employing volume determination and analysis of expired air. In addition, heart rate is monitored continuously, providing data for heartrate-based training. This test will be performed on a professional grade spin bike (Watt Bike) cycle ergometer using a Cortex Metalyzer VO2 cart.

The end point is determined by either:

a) the athlete physically stops pedalling

b) the athlete experiences difficulty breathing or chest pain or

c) the appraiser stops the subject because the athlete can no longer maintain the required rpm despite intense effort.

Test Duration

 

• Cozens — 14:30 (No. 13)
• Dach — 14:13 (No. 20)
• Turcotte — 14:10 (No. 23)

VO2 Max (ml/kg/min)

 

• Caufield — 57.0 (No. 19)

Descriptions of the tests were provided by the NHL.

Hoglander, Caufield... WOW!

[2019 NHL Entry Draft in Vancouver, BC]

1 hour ago, Kobayashi Maru said:

Other than the second tier D men, it feels like it may come down to:

 

Podkolzin

Caufield

Krebs

 

They each have their pros and cons but if those were the options who do you take?  To me I’d be willing to take the risk and go Podkolzin.

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.

[Rumor New Home and Away Jerseys for Canucks]

On 5/29/2019 at 3:58 PM, Tiger-Hearted said:

^^^^^^THOSE are true Canuck jerseys. Not the garbage that was leaked yesterday.

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

[[Report] Willie D new coach and GM for Medicine Hat]

Other notable nhl management bromances (not as weird/hilarious as this one....

Rick Ley- Pat Quinn

Brian Burke- Dave Nonus(no nuts)

[[Signing] Jets re-sign Laurent Brossoit]

13 minutes ago, Jaku said:

Wow. Cheveldayoff working his magic again. Way below market value and after a season he posted great numbers.

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.

[Senate Transport Committee defeats Ottawa's oil tanker ban, Bill C-48]

7 hours ago, DonLever said:

Well, without the "gaziollionnaires", we would not have the high standard of living we have today.   Those people made a lot of money but has bettered the "common" people if you look at it through the lens of human history.   Before the industrialization people lived in either small villages or squalid cities.   Life was hard and short.   Then came the industrial revolution.   With it came the invention of the steam engine, then railroads, then electrification, with advances in communication like telegraph.   These started in the 1800's.   Then in the 1900's came the car, automobile, planes,  radio and tv.  All of these would not be possible  without the big corporations.    All of these things were done in the name of making money but the "common" people benefitted from these technological advances.    The government did not any invent of these.   It was due to all to private individuals hoping to make a buck.

 

More recently, now is known the information age.   The internet, cellphones, computers, social media,  all due to the "gaziollionnaires".    Sure these guys got rich but the common guy got the fruits of their entrepreneurship.   Governments did squat. 

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.

[Is Ian Clark Jim Benning's Best FA Signing so Far?]

3 hours ago, Rob_Zepp said:

The MDP thread got me thinking (and the post-game beverages here tonight!) about the incredibly positive impact Ian Clark has had on:

1. DiPietro's game inclusive of his massive playoff run
2. Markstrom's dramatic improvement after the intervention early in the just-completed season
3. Demko's big steps forward

 

The Canucks were not thought of as having the type of goaltending strength that you need for success as recently as the beginning of this season and less than a year later without making a single change in player personnel other than trading one goalie away, they now look like they are set for both short-term, medium-term and if MDP develops further even the long-term.

 

Has Benning made a more positively impactful signing of a FA?

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.

 

[2019 NHL Entry Draft in Vancouver, BC]

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...

[2019 NHL Entry Draft in Vancouver, BC]

34 minutes ago, Elias Pettersson said:

We should let this guy make our pick...

 

https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2017/5/28/15706426/elias-pettersson-and-the-myth-of-the-two-horse-race

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!)

[2019 NHL Entry Draft in Vancouver, BC]

49 minutes ago, S N Y P E R S 7 said:

Hypothetically Speaking

 

Hughes goes first,
Kakko goes second,

Byram goes third,

Dach goes fourth,
Cozens goes fifth,

Turcotte goes sixth,

Boldy goes seventh,

Caufield goes eighth,

Podkolzin goes ninth...

Who are you picking at 10?

 

Forward: Krebes Defence:Broberg

[2019 NHL Entry Draft in Vancouver, BC]

1 hour ago, Junkyard Dog said:

My two guys are Soderstrom and Broberg.

 

Soderstrom seems to be a better playmaker and has great handles but Broberg's package is really enticing.

 

Both are the type of two-way D you want in today's game.

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.

[2019 NHL Entry Draft in Vancouver, BC]

1 hour ago, Outsiders said:

Anybody hewer isn't sold yet on Broberg, I suggest you watch this. Huge potential

 

 

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.

[2019 NHL Entry Draft in Vancouver, BC]

'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?  

[2019 NHL Entry Draft in Vancouver, BC]

"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'

[Elias Pettersson | #40 | C]

12 minutes ago, westcoastsniper said:

Pettersson has said himself he feels fine physically. It's probably just confidence thing when things aren't going in for him. I'm not seeing him try the dekes he would early in the season recently.

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.

[Quinn Hughes | #43 | D]

4 hours ago, debluvscanucks said:

I think we're Borqueing up the wrong tree.

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

[Quinn Hughes | #43 | D]

2 minutes ago, Horvat is a Boss said:

I'm not sure you could get a better modern era pairing than Kieth - Weber when they were in their primes like they were for team Canada. Hughes is obviously closer to the Kieth mold than the Weber one, and finding someone even half as good as Weber to compliment him would be a big move for the franchise. 

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

 

[Quinn Hughes | #43 | D]

1 hour ago, Smashian Kassian said:

Ya man! I haven't seen Pettersson live yet either so even if Quinn isn't playing Im stoked. Haven't been to a game since the Sedins last against ARI last season. Before that I don't even know, haven't been to too many the last few years.

 

Super excited. CGC

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! 

[Quinn Hughes | #43 | D]

2 minutes ago, Smashian Kassian said:

I'm going to the Anaheim game on the 26th. Hopefully he's ready to play by then. 

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!

[Bell Media fires David Pratt/Dave Tomlinson from 1040 morning show]

1 minute ago, Alflives said:

"The Moj" was actually pretty good on the afternoon drive, when on that 730 station.  One thing I respect about "The Moj" is he was an athlete, and a top coach.  He can talk sports from that viewpoint, where other hosts just can't.  

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

[Bell Media fires David Pratt/Dave Tomlinson from 1040 morning show]

2 hours ago, Alflives said:

Do you remember the short lived Sports Station on 730 am?  I liked the morning show with a funny host (I forget his name) and would listen every day.  Then one morning, it was all of a sudden "All Traffic".  I think that's where 1040 is headed.  One day it will be "All Weather" or something like that. 

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.

[Jett Woo | D]

3 hours ago, wildcam said:

Hughes, Juolevi, Briebois, Stetcher, Woo, Chatfield, Sautner, Hutton.. More draft picks and a few trades to add soon..

Add Rathbone to your list!  

[Jett Woo | D]

2 hours ago, Kushman said:

Until benning came along, I barely followed our prospects. There was no one to follow (the gaunces, Schroeders, and jensens of the world did not create any excitement). World Jr's were never that interesting as we usually had nobody even playing in it. Now I follow whats going  on regularly. Watch games in other leagues and world Jr's are great as we have multiple players playing for multiple teams. Benning and co have brought life into what used to be a black hole

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!