Go Go Canucks Go Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 I know not everyone thinks this way, but a large portion of Canucks fans and hockey fans everywhere bash the Horvat pick, saying things like he'll never pan out, 3rd line player at best, terrible trade value, terrible pick, etc. PEOPLE NEED TO GET EXCITED! He can easily be a top 2 C in this league and potentially a #1. He had to work his way up the line up because he was on a deep and stacked london knights team since he got drafted by them. By the end of the year, he was their best player and that's nothing to scoff at. Not sure who made this video, but credit to him/her for making it! .It's the first video that highlights his high end talent. I know many people here haven't seen him other than the youtube highlights of his OHL season and playoffs, and those didn't really give a good sense of his puck handling skills. The fact is this kid has a lot more skill than people seem to know or give him credit for. His hands are severely underrated and his passing abilities are above average. This kid is Ryan Kesler minus the perceived bad attitude and diving essentially. The point out of this is that people shouldn't be negative about the trade, his perceived talent and understand that with time this kid will be a gem. Maybe people can get a little more excited about him as a Canuck because I sure am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksSayEh Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Most people here are plugging him in at #1C for the future. That would be above his expectations.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keslerific Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Oh I'd say he's getting enough credit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuck nit Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 People don`t need to do anything but wait. He has yet to do anything as a pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasSkywalker Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 I applaud the enthusiasm of the OP. I like his potential too. But there is already a Bo thread under Prospects. /topic/347314-bo-horvat-talk/">http://forum.canucks...bo-horvat-talk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 The point out of this is that people shouldn't be negative about the trade, his perceived talent and understand that with time this kid will be a gem. Maybe people can get a little more excited about him as a Canuck because I sure am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etsen3 Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Most people seem to like the pick OP. I am happy about it too, but I (like many others) believe MG could have got more for Schneider. We could not only have Horvat, but also additional picks/players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumquats Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Whether he becomes an elite #1 Centerman or a bust, he'll forever be associated with Cory Schneider. But I really like your optimism, OP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absent Canuck Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Most people seem to like the pick OP. I am happy about it too, but I (like many others) believe MG could have got more for Schneider. We could not only have Horvat, but also additional picks/players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 I'm telling you, as ridiculous as some people may think this sounds, Horvat is going to be a league wide stud and so is Shinkaruk. They will be Toews and Kane 2.0 but better. ...honestly, Horvat reminds me of Datsyuk in that he prioritizes defence just as much he does offense and he gets a lot of goals by making a play defensively and then making opposing teams pay offensively by scoring. He is a dirty player with slick hands, and he is a gem of a player. Also, Shinkaruk reminds me of St. Louis; size wise almost the same and he has the playmaking ability and sniping ability to burn defences....Canucks fans everywhere, don't worry, there is hope. This is arguably the best draft in Canucks history alongside drafting a stud in Jordan Subban who fell a lot and has more skill than brother PK. Can't applaud MG enough for what he did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horvat-is-Schneider Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Hey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Fivehole0 Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 It was still an idiotic trade as now we downgraded our goaltending while ensuring we will have the worst contract left in the NHL for 9 more years in exchange for a guy who MIGHT be as good as you suggest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 It was still an idiotic trade as now we downgraded our goaltending while ensuring we will have the worst contract left in the NHL for 9 more years in exchange for a guy who MIGHT be as good as you suggest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinkaruk98 Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 It was still an idiotic trade as now we downgraded our goaltending while ensuring we will have the worst contract left in the NHL for 9 more years in exchange for a guy who MIGHT be as good as you suggest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 and we kept the better more proven goaltender. Luongo>> Schneider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 It's not the pick that's the problem with the trade ... It's the fact that MG didn't trade Schneider for more. I think in everyones opinion, MG could have also bargained at least a roster player as well as the pick in return for Schneider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merely Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Second line center is his ceiling in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Proven to be prone to playoff meltdowns. I'd take unproven over consistently crumbling when it matters most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinkaruk98 Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Proven to be prone to playoff meltdowns. I'd take unproven over consistently crumbling when it matters most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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