Bo.Horvat53 Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 When Bones is back is Vey the odd man out? He's been playing fairly well though I thought, aside from the Rags game. Sedin-Sedin-Burrows Higgins-Bonino-Vrbata Kenins-Horvat-Hansen Dorsett-Matthias-Kassian/Vey We all know WD will go with Vey over Kassian lol EDIT: thought this was the GDT lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dasein Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 NHL.com article on Schneider-Horvat trade Schneider-Horvat trade worked for Devils, Canucks Friday, 02.20.2015 / 1:47 PM / NHL Insider By Mike G. Morreale - NHL.com Staff Writer NEWARK, N.J. -- Bo Horvat had no idea the Vancouver Canucks had their sights set on him when the Canucks acquired the ninth pick of the 2013 NHL Draft from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for goaltender Cory Schneider. Even though Schneider was the more experienced player in the trade, he and Horvat will be linked as a result of that draft-day transaction. "I would like to hope that they traded me for another good player," Schneider said. "The Canucks had an area of surplus with goaltending at the time and New Jersey had a need. I'm sure it will be linked but it was a hockey trade that works out for both teams. "In the end I think both sides will say they were pretty happy with the deal." The 6-foot, 206-pound left-handed shooting Horvat is grateful to have an opportunity in Vancouver as a 19-year-old. Horvat will get his second chance to play against Schneider when the Canucks visit the Devils at Prudential Center on Friday. In the earlier meeting Horvat had one shot on goal and one hit in a 2-0 victory at Rogers Arena on Nov. 25, 2014. "I actually had no idea where I was going to go in the draft or what would happen," Horvat said. "As soon as that trade happened I was in shock a little bit and I didn't know where I would go. But once the Canucks called my name I was pretty excited to go to a Canadian city like this and be a part of the Canucks. I was pretty proud." The trade has worked out for both sides, even though the Canucks are in the thick of the Stanley Cup Playoffs race and the Devils heading toward a third straight season out of the postseason. "I think if you look at the statistics and drafting a 17- or 18-year-old player, you never know," Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello said. "In Schneider you've got a proven player who had gone through the minor-league and major-league systems so there was no hesitation for us. If you can get a proven player and feel that where you're drafting that player he is much better than anyone you could draft for that given time, and I'm not talking short term but long term, than you can make that move." Schneider has been the Devils' most valuable player this season, his first as a full-time NHL starting goaltender. Horvat is turning out to be everything the Canucks envisioned when they drafted him. He's second among NHL rookies in faceoff wins (244 of 470, 51.9 percent) and ranks among the top 20 among rookies in goals (eight), assists (nine) and points (17). It was his ability on faceoffs that allowed him to remain in Vancouver at the start of the season. "I think I've felt more comfortable as the season has gone on," Horvat said. "Especially for me being a young guy in the League. It took me a little bit to get used to everything. Once you start getting confident and start to hang on to the puck a little more, it definitely helps." He has five goals and nine points in the past 11 games, including a regulation goal Thursday against the New York Rangers in a 5-4 shootout victory. Horvat said he credits Canucks coach Willie Desjardins for helping him round out his game at the NHL level. "All the guys really respect [Desjardins] as a coach," Horvat said. "He loves to win and get the best out of us every night. If we come to work and play it doesn't matter if we win or lose, he's happy with our work ethic." Desjardins, however, said Horvat deserves credit for how he's grown into a full-time NHL player this season. "Everything he got he earned," Desjardins said of Horvat. "His line [with Ronalds Kenins and Jannik Hansen] has played really well. It's not a matter of being young but how hard you play and we have a lot of guys playing hard right now. And Bo is one of them." Horvat said he is happy the Canucks are in position to earn a spot in the playoffs. "Anytime you're a rookie and have a chance to get into the playoffs, that's huge," Horvat said. "I think we have a team that has some older guys with a lot of character and have been in the League for a while. They know what it takes to get to the Stanley Cup Final. To be in that tight a race in my first year is really cool." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messier's_elbow Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Bo Horvat is on pace for a 30 point season as a 19-year old. These numbers are even more impressive than Ryan Kesler's rookie season as a 21-year old. I think Bo's numbers will continue to rise each season. Maybe he can become an 80-point player within 4 years. I usually dont gush after such a small sample size at the NHL level, but this guy is the real deal. Kids a bull. His skating has improved leaps and bounds to the point where his previous projection of ROR might be too low. Imagine him with Virtanen on the same line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John.Tallhouse Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Honestly Bo makes this team exciting to watch again.. And verby!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyhee Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 The only thing Gillis did right while in Vancouver was drafting Horvat. ... I've never been a Gillis fan, but among other things Chris Tanev, Eddie Lack and Ronald Kenins say Hi. Getting the twins to sign for 5 years at $6.1 million each through 2014 when they were unrestricted free agents in the summer of 2009 yielded a Ted Lindsay Award, two Art Ross Trophies, three 1st and one 2nd team all-star team selections, 5 all-star game appearances and 722 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo.Horvat53 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Bo Scorevat at it again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bure_Pavel Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 The kid is unstoppable, what a beaut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jovocop55 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Where is the best place to get a horvat jersey? I only know Canucks team store have them but pricy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cutcho Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 The Canucks organisation must stable Bo Horvat and have him impregnate high level female athletes (think Genie Bouchard etc.) to create a team of Bo Horvats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoaltenderInterference Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Where is the best place to get a horvat jersey? I only know Canucks team store have them but pricy Costco! Home jersey only, but with customization, it's $150 before tax. http://www.costco.ca/Officially-Licensed-NHL-Reebok%c2%ae-Premier-Adult-Replica-Jersey-.product.100089231.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucks1219 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Horvat was excellent in the faceoff circle against the Islanders. His faceoff battle against Tavares was particularly good considering Tavares is a decent centre himself (52.1%). Coincidentally, after tonight's game, Horvat's faceoff percentage rose to 52.1% as well. vs. Nelson = 1-1 (100%) vs. Mouillierat = 1-2 (50%) vs. Nielsen = 1-2 (50%) vs. Tavares 6-9 (67%) Total = 9-14 (64%) I've never been a Gillis fan, but among other things Chris Tanev, Eddie Lack and Ronald Kenins say Hi. Getting the twins to sign for 5 years at $6.1 million each through 2014 when they were unrestricted free agents in the summer of 2009 yielded a Ted Lindsay Award, two Art Ross Trophies, three 1st and one 2nd team all-star team selections, 5 all-star game appearances and 722 points. The Christian Ehrhoff trade, where we only gave up Patrick White & Daniel Rahimi, is the best trade he made. And it was a damn good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jovocop55 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Costco! Home jersey only, but with customization, it's $150 before tax. http://www.costco.ca/Officially-Licensed-NHL-Reebok®-Premier-Adult-Replica-Jersey-.product.100089231.html Cool.. That's decent price. Team store is close to $250 after tax. Though I kinda like to get it in the 3rd jersey with the stick logo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimp C Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Its ridiculous how we traded Kesler, and now we already have a player that will replace him going forward. Thank you Gillis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo.Horvat53 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Should add: 8-0-1 when Horvat scores a goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyfan90 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Trade him while hes hot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Sean Monahan and Bo Horvat will be Duking it out for many years on the west coast. It's going to be a fun battle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tragoedia Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 The Canucks organisation must stable Bo Horvat and have him impregnate high level female athletes (think Genie Bouchard etc.) to create a team of Bo Horvats. An army of Bo Hos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuckFather Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I clearly recall an army of posters here thought Bo belonged to the minors. Obviously in their opinion, he would have learned more playing in the minors than facing off the likes of Crosby, Tavares and Toews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honky Cat Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I clearly recall an army of posters here thought Bo belonged to the minors. Obviously in their opinion, he would have learned more playing in the minors than facing off the likes of Crosby, Tavares and Toews. I don't think any of those posters had malicious intent...At the beginning of the season there was some doubt (even by WD) he was ready.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webster6 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Trade him while hes hot How DARE you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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