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Knucklehd

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  1. Love that he is vocal and has some competitive fire. Look like a great pick.
  2. Pretty easy to buy in to him. He's a well developed prospect, proven in the ahl and ready for the nhl. I'd spend a second round pick on that kind of asset any day.
  3. I don't think they can sign him till he decides to leave school.
  4. I don't tend to overreact, and it is probably quiet true that I am basing my opinion on a fraction of a snapshot. However, where Horvat is concerned I was taking into consideration what I saw of him in last years training camp and WJCs. I would love nothing more than to have him earn a spot on this team and force Benning to make a trade to open a spot. I just hope that come this training camp I see a player that is hungry and determined to win a spot.
  5. Of the three camp clips I've seen,(Horvat, Gaunce, McCann) I've been most impressed with mcann. Horvat looked a little disinterested in comparison to Gaunce and McCann, which is a little concerning, because this is how I thought he looked at WJCs and last years camp. I don't know, you would think these kids would exude hunger and enthusiasm at this stage.
  6. I would agree with you about his skating ability, when he gets going look out. I believe he is a sure fire nhl'er, where he'll play, time will tell, could be bottom six, but regardless we have a player. I would like to see his first few steps get faster. I think that's his biggest area of opportunity for improvement. Lacks that explosiveness you need to beat players to the puck
  7. Let's hope he gets that opportunity to spread his wings offensively if sent back down. Crossing my fingers that he makes the team
  8. As I understand it, players can indeed play in the ahl under 20. The hang up is the agreement between the nhl and the chl. That's kinda why I thought if London could be convinced to release Horvat, then Horvat could gain some better experience in the ahl, without the pressure of performing in the nhl. I can't find any precedence of that happening though. I really think that another year in junior may be more detrimental to his development that beneficial.
  9. Is there a rule that would allow Horvat to play in the ahl, if not the Canucks. Ie/ if van convinced London to waive/release him, would he then be eligible to play in the ahl? Would that be considered a form of tampering? Wonder if it's ever been done.
  10. Yes. Getting scored on won't matter if we can't score goals. It was too much to ask our goalies to only let in 1 goal a game last year. Score more goals and that stress will lead to more confidence and better goaltending.
  11. Yup, only draw back is hockey IQ, and even then that's average to above average. Besides playing on the same team as the sedins, I'm sure he'll figure things out.
  12. Can't wait for the prospects camp to see what our prospects can do. Any idea if Jake is on track to be ready for it?
  13. Players overcome shoulder injuries all the time. It's not like it's a knee, hip or his head. At worst he'll be a solid third liner because of his speed, size and shot. Only concern I have is his vision/hockey IQ.
  14. Completely agree! I'm loving the change, and the forward movement. GO CANUCKS!!!
  15. I actually don't mind if we over pay. I don't consider many of our non core players irreplaceable
  16. I'm pretty sure Bergeron was playing with a broken rib, punctured lung and something else. I seem to remember him having to go to the hospital after the final.
  17. Idk, I'm not feeling that one. Sharp is great, but that's a high cap hit and not getting any younger. I'd rather have some high quality youth. Leddy doesn't impress me anymore than what we already have although he is cheaper, we'd still need to lose a defenceman to fit him into the lineup and versteeg seems to have lost his touch and again, not getting any younger.
  18. It shouldn't take too long, you'll be able to skip through a good amount of senseless banter. Lol
  19. I would much rather be able to roll 4 lines than have a franchise superstar. Stars can be shut down, depth is harder to match
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