canut Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Watching Jordan Subban play preseason I felt like he was already at an NHL level. He as big as a Dan Boyle and maybe tougher... I am sure we'll see him in the NHL by 22. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.K. Chesterton Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 I recall the three older Staals singing similar praises of Jared... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckamo Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I recall the three older Staals singing similar praises of Jared... I think that this also came with a "but he's the least motivated" tag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harpdog Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Every 18 year old drafted is a "Project" Trying to project a top 6 defenceman at that age is like projecting the weather 1 year from today. He could be, he might be, he maybe is, are all just guesses with some knowledge behind those guesses. A lot of things can happen before he even gets a chance to put on a Canucks jersey as a roster player let alone a top 6. He could get traded, he could get injured, he could go to college or he may never get better and all of these scenarios have about the same liklyhood as you giving the family another norris winner, maybe we just just cross our fingers, let the coaches and him learn to play the game the right way and try not to put all this "projection" pressure on an 18 year old kid. Remember when you were 18? Just think how you would have reacted if everyone was calling you a superstar before you had the skills to be one. You are telling him to grow taller, haha, get bigger, get faster, play smarter, win all the awards, lead all his teams to championships and many of these are not possible. Please stop putting all this pressure on 18 year olds. They are really just kids still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigturk8 Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Is he eligable for the AHL next year? If so, I think that will be the true measuring stick for him. If next years camp is anything like this years for Jordan, I'm sure he'll make the Comets. Once he's playing against pros, we'll be able to get a good read on him. That being said, he was quick, physical, calm and made smart moves with the puck in pre season. I think there is a lot to be optimistic about with this kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avelanch Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 yeah he turns 20 in march, he can/will go to the comets next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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