shinkaruk98 Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Just to be clear this came from Eklund's site so take it anyway you want to , just thought it was interesting. http://www.hockeybuz...04#.UfhPCdI3tOF The signing and hockey action has died down for the summer as the month in which NHL GMs usually take their summer vacations approaches, so I thought today might be a good day to take a look at a player who I consider to be the most interesting man in Canucks camp. Zach Hamill was signed less than a week ago in what may turn into Mike Gillis best acquisition. And besides, even if he never dresses for Vancouver, it's not like they used a first round pick on the guy or anything. Back in 2007, NHL Central Scouting had this to say about Hamill "Playmaking forward with good stick-handling ability, very good on special teams, especially the power-play, and as someone who sees the ice well and sets up his line mates with his good passing abilities." Other reports went on to rave about his character and bill him as a No. 1 or 2 centre down the road. Well, a lot has happened since 2007. Hamill never really did fit in out in Boston and he bounced around between two other organizations as well last season. The main reason: his skating – or at least that’s what I've read. So than why is this NHL "bust" considered my most interesting man in Vancouver? The reason, I've always thought he could be a better player than he's been to date. Now, I'm very likely nuts on this one – after all, I loved his skill, leadership, grit and character in Junior and I've always pulled for B.C. players – but this is the type of guy that I can see Gillis and Torts getting something out of. Hamill is this year's Ebbett, Rome, Barker, Tambellini, Wellwood, etc… He's the guy that no one wanted, who Vancouver is going to get something out of and that makes him interesting to me. I see him getting a fair shot at playing the third or fourth line centre role. If he can win faceoffs and finish checks, he has a very solid chance of making the team out of camp. And building upon that, he very likely has more skill than a lot of the bottom-six guys and he should be able to slot into the second power-play unit if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drouin Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Was a decent signing, hopefully he plays great. Maybe he does get a chance to be our 3rd line Center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TACIC Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 MG makes a good depth signing here that can actually help us yes!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhinogator Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 he would be a small 3rdliner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester13 Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 If the rumours are true about his partying, and I think they are (he did after all grow up in PoCompton), then he is a long shot to make the team out of training camp. If the Nucks get him some much needed counselling, then... never mind, I really don't see it happening--at least not sticking with the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueberries Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 He could be a shut down number 3 center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoolander Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Really liked this signing. It's never a bad idea to sign someone with raw skill and that's what Hamill has (evidently by his draft position) I heard rumors he's had trouble with substances/alcohol but that's just a rumor. Hope he turns it around in his home province Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 His foot speed and lack of physical play, along with the rumours about his mentality for the game and life, are what have held him back form being an NHL player. If he'd had those things put together a bit better, he might have had more opportunity to find and showcase his offensive ability. As it stands, he'll be in the AHL until he figures at least two of those three things out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinkaruk98 Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 Has anyone seen a draft video of him? Don't really remember his draft to well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rounoush Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I think he will be locked in the AHL and I'm fine with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lock Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Based on the rumours about ths guy, I find it interesting that Gillis even signed this guy. Gillis has consitently preached wanting quality people for the community in the organization. Outside looking in, this almost looks like the opposite kind of signing, more like a Shane O'Brien type. There must be more to this than what we actually are able to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Most of you fanboys are a bit too excited. Sorry to break it to ya but Hamill will most certainly play all of this year in the minors unless if our whole bottom 6 gets injured. He's lucky he even got signed and this is just an AHL signing. If he finds his stride, good on him and MG; if not, no harm done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Lombardi 18 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 That article from Eklund's site glosses over his off-ice antics. The reason nobody wants him is because of 'character issues'. Gillis talks about 'character' then he picks this guy? Everyone alludes to the fact that he's a former high 1st round pick - but it was in a very weak 2007 draft. The 2nd round turned out to have better, more established players over-all, than the first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinkaruk98 Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 That article from Eklund's site glosses over his off-ice antics. The reason nobody wants him is because of 'character issues'. Gillis is this guy that talks about 'character'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinkaruk98 Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Are All Cucks Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Most of you fanboys are a bit too excited. Sorry to break it to ya but Hamill will most certainly play all of this year in the minors unless if our whole bottom 6 gets injured. He's lucky he even got signed and this is just an AHL signing. If he finds his stride, good on him and MG; if not, no harm done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Fivehole0 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 You had my interest Mr. Hamill, Now you have my attention Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Fivehole0 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 http://espn.go.com/n...gazine-archives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Lombardi 18 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I don't disagree with you but, maybe Hamill is ready to clean his act up. Who knows Mike may have possibly talked to him about these issues before making this signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Low risk signing. He'll probably play in the AHL. I would have preferred Brule over Hamil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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