Kootenay Gold Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Rick Blight said: Is a "rocket surgeon" smarter than a "rocket scientist"? Probably. He is the one that has to figure out and repair the scientists mistake 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 18 minutes ago, NewbieCanuckFan said: Witness the career of former 1st round pick Jim Sandlak. Was like a monster playing against boys in the world junior tournament. You'd swear Eric Lindros was out there lol. Then he played against fully grown men in the NHL. Sandlak had a wicked shot coming down the wing. He used his size at times. Don't you think it was another example of a team bringing a young player on to quickly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred65 Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Boudrias said: Sandlak had a wicked shot coming down the wing. He used his size at times. Don't you think it was another example of a team bringing a young player on to quickly? If my memory serves me right Sandlak scored the winning goal at WJC, and that was it we'll have him. He never became a "star" player. His best years was when he played with Ronning and had Momesso on the other wing, twin towers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksJay Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 Jakes combination of size, speed, physicality and a great shot was what was so tantilizing at the draft. If he ever learns to protect the puck and cut in from the outside, its game over. But if that never happens, he'll still be a serviceable bottom 6 player but not enough hockey sense to make him a defensive specialist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garthsbutcher Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 43 minutes ago, CanucksJay said: Jakes combination of size, speed, physicality and a great shot was what was so tantilizing at the draft. If he ever learns to protect the puck and cut in from the outside, its game over. But if that never happens, he'll still be a serviceable bottom 6 player but not enough hockey sense to make him a defensive specialist. In a second tier swiss league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB5 Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 4 hours ago, CanucksJay said: Pretty sure I heard this was an Aqualini pick lol Who knows whats true and whats not these days... For the most part I think you are right. Pretty hard to recover sources 7 years after the fact but the owners liked the size and speed combination but GMJB still had the final say. Albeit Benning was on the job for only a few weeks at the draft so he likely had to rely on the scout's recommendations. and the combine interviews/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny in Vancouver Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 Been reading in various articles about how Jake's going to be a buy-out candidate this off-season even before the case completes. While I think the Canucks can justify the buy-out purely from a hockey perspective as he regressed this season, will they be brave enough to say that part of the reason they're doing it is because of the ongoing accusations? I'm also wondering what everyone's thoughts on how agents and maybe even players may view that move. Maybe it's a good thing as agents will more than ever let their players know that they will be held accountable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250Integra Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 2 hours ago, CanucksJay said: Jakes combination of size, speed, physicality and a great shot was what was so tantilizing at the draft. If he ever learns to protect the puck and cut in from the outside, its game over. But if that never happens, he'll still be a serviceable bottom 6 player but not enough hockey sense to make him a defensive specialist. Coming up to 7 years in the league and you think he'll figure it out now? And I think he's got bigger problems to solve at the moment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksJay Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 3 minutes ago, 250Integra said: Coming up to 7 years in the league and you think he'll figure it out now? And I think he's got bigger problems to solve at the moment. Who knows what it takes for a player to wake up. It took Kassian a couple of trades and crashing into a tree and getting help. For JV, it might be almost facing a criminal sentence and seeing his NHL dreams dissapear to wake up Problem is, we saw glimpses of Kass' play making ability and vision when he played here. Jake is more of a tunnel vision down the wing and shoot type of guy. So maybe I'm just hoping for a Kassian like turnaround when all evidence points elsewhere.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregthehockeynut Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 5 hours ago, Fred65 said: If my memory serves me right Sandlak scored the winning goal at WJC, and that was it we'll have him. He never became a "star" player. His best years was when he played with Ronning and had Momesso on the other wing, twin towers Pat Quinn comment on Sandlak : He likes to take a big shot and go for a nice skate...faint praise indeed. This describes Jake a lot of his shifts as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 4 hours ago, CanucksJay said: Jakes combination of size, speed, physicality and a great shot was what was so tantilizing at the draft. If he ever learns to protect the puck and cut in from the outside, its game over. But if that never happens, he'll still be a serviceable bottom 6 player but not enough hockey sense to make him a defensive specialist. Depends on if he improves off this year. He spent most of the year playing at a 13th forward level. He has to put up more points to justify being so mediocre (at best) defensively). IMO unless he steps it up back to 2019-20 regular season levels, he's headed for the AHL or Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpn1 Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 I am just hoping this is all not true but I think no matter what happens, Jake would be better off being traded away from Vancouver. If he is innocent, I hope he can get a fresh start on another team. Someone will take a chance on him. I guess it will be sorted out this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Just now, dpn1 said: I am just hoping this is all not true but I think no matter what happens, Jake would be better off being traded away from Vancouver. If he is innocent, I hope he can get a fresh start on another team. Someone will take a chance on him. I guess it will be sorted out this summer. IMO Jake will almost certainly be bought out 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 6 minutes ago, Alflives said: IMO Jake will almost certainly be bought out he will. He still makes 1.4 mil in that process btw. Not exactly a hardship case there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250Integra Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 On 5/31/2021 at 4:06 PM, CanucksJay said: Who knows what it takes for a player to wake up. It took Kassian a couple of trades and crashing into a tree and getting help. For JV, it might be almost facing a criminal sentence and seeing his NHL dreams dissapear to wake up Problem is, we saw glimpses of Kass' play making ability and vision when he played here. Jake is more of a tunnel vision down the wing and shoot type of guy. So maybe I'm just hoping for a Kassian like turnaround when all evidence points elsewhere.. I'm pretty sure his NHL dreams disappeared already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewbieCanuckFan Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 On 5/31/2021 at 10:42 AM, Boudrias said: Sandlak had a wicked shot coming down the wing. He used his size at times. Don't you think it was another example of a team bringing a young player on to quickly? Maybe. Could be the higher expectations of being a 1st round pick as well. In any case, shows the dangers on relying too much on a short tournament. Laffs dealt a goalie prospect in future Vezina trophy winner Rask because at least in part the strong Juniors Tournament Pogge had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Just now, NewbieCanuckFan said: Maybe. Could be the higher expectations of being a 1st round pick as well. In any case, shows the dangers on relying too much on a short tournament. Laffs dealt a goalie prospect in future Vezina trophy winner Rask because at least in part the strong Juniors Tournament Pogge had. True. And no more low hockey sense guys (dough heads) with our top picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred65 Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 On 5/31/2021 at 2:06 PM, GarthButcher5 said: For the most part I think you are right. Pretty hard to recover sources 7 years after the fact but the owners liked the size and speed combination but GMJB still had the final say. Albeit Benning was on the job for only a few weeks at the draft so he likely had to rely on the scout's recommendations. and the combine interviews/ JB prior to arriving in Vcr had been scouting for Boston, had attended all the Boston scouting meeting. he was as well appraised of the draft as any other in fact better. He had the views of all the Boston scouts as well as all the Vcr scouts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post higgyfan Posted June 2, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2021 36 minutes ago, Fred65 said: JB prior to arriving in Vcr had been scouting for Boston, had attended all the Boston scouting meeting. he was as well appraised of the draft as any other in fact better. He had the views of all the Boston scouts as well as all the Vcr scouts Jake was the kind of pick an owner would be drooling over. Hometown kid that can crush the opponents, skate like the wind and has a great shot. Pretty hard to say who's pick this was. What coulda woulda shoulda been. 3 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squamfan Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 5 minutes ago, higgyfan said: Jake was the kind of pick an owner would be drooling over. Hometown kid that can crush the opponents, skate like the wind and has a great shot. Pretty hard to say who's pick this was. What coulda woulda shoulda been. rumor has it he was the owners pick because Luigi Aquailini knows his parents 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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