Tragoedia 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. That was also before he had shown anything at a pro level. Pretty much everyone, including said army, believed he deserved at least a handful of games before being sent down. After he had the tryout it was pretty much unanimous to keep him. He's probably the least trashed player on this board right now. The fanbase is going through the honeymoon faze with Horvat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 That was also before he had shown anything at a pro level. Pretty much everyone, including said army, believed he deserved at least a handful of games before being sent down. After he had the tryout it was pretty much unanimous to keep him. He's probably the least trashed player on this board right now. The fanbase is going through the honeymoon faze with Horvat. Okay, so what are the obvious and glaring flaws in his game that people are ignoring and should rightly be trashing him about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tragoedia Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Okay, so what are the obvious and glaring flaws in his game that people are ignoring and should rightly be trashing him about? I never said that. One day he will be an older player and fans will find something to complain about. No player is perfect, not even the Great One was, and fans will often look for anything to nitpick. Currently, he is more than exceeding expectations and fans are feeling the emotion of new love. I'm not saying he deserves to be trashed by any means. I am as excited as I have ever been about a prospect for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Buzzsaw* Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Okay, so what are the obvious and glaring flaws in his game that people are ignoring and should rightly be trashing him about? I love the guy... I think he is a huge part of the Canuck's future, but there are a number of areas he needs to work on: (note.. these are not glaring flaws... just areas he can improve) - using his wingers better - finishing his checks solidly... right now he doesn't always go in as hard as he could - working on his passing game - developing alternate entries into the zone... right now he scates north/south either goes for the net... or goes behind it. He could try some buttonhooks, crisscrossing with his wingers, etc. All of these are things which he is going to learn... so I am not worried... he is 19 years old and the way he is improving game by game, we might see him displaying some of these skills in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webster6 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I'm drunk and stoned and just realizing now the you have to say the word "wh*re" to say "Horvat". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorvat Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 I'm drunk and stoned and just realizing now the you have to say the word "wh*re" to say "Horvat". lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Monahan Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 I love the guy... I think he is a huge part of the Canuck's future, but there are a number of areas he needs to work on: (note.. these are not glaring flaws... just areas he can improve) - using his wingers better - finishing his checks solidly... right now he doesn't always go in as hard as he could - working on his passing game - developing alternate entries into the zone... right now he scates north/south either goes for the net... or goes behind it. He could try some buttonhooks, crisscrossing with his wingers, etc. All of these are things which he is going to learn... so I am not worried... he is 19 years old and the way he is improving game by game, we might see him displaying some of these skills in the near future. I wouldn't be surprised to see some of these things sooner than expected. I swear his confidence and creativity has grown every week since he was told he'd be staying with the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Since January 19th, Bo has been scoring at a 30-goal pace. That's 27 games, so it's more than just a hot streak. Except for that one phenomenal season, Kesler has never scored more than 26. Also, Ryan didn't finish with >50% on faceoffs until 2007-08, his 4th season with the Canucks. Up until then, his high point was 46.8%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goal:thecup Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Bo has way better hands than Kesler did at that age (or does now, for that matter).For years we had to say something like, "that Kesler can sure skate, imagine if he had good hands".Kesler would fly down the ice and then handle the puck like it was a football.Bo handles it like he owns it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off_The_Schneid! Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 I think Bo is the MVP of the season Which one player if out of the line up would the team miss the most? Answer: Horvat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winthecup Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Horvat with 1 less goal than Nichushkin and has played 26 less games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorvat Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Since January 19th, Bo has been scoring at a 30-goal pace. That's 27 games, so it's more than just a hot streak. Except for that one phenomenal season, Kesler has never scored more than 26. Also, Ryan didn't finish with >50% on faceoffs until 2007-08, his 4th season with the Canucks. Up until then, his high point was 46.8%. Who says BO is not our future 1C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCanuck Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Horvat with 1 less goal than Nichushkin and has played 26 less games. and 1 less hip surgery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonfruits Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 I think Bo is the MVP of the season Which one player if out of the line up would the team miss the most? Answer: Horvat Edler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOOMUCHINTERNET Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 I haven't heard much about Nylander, or Schneider lately and that is a wonderful thing! When I saw the video of Horvat doing a front squat with 270lb in plates on the bar, I knew he was going to start wrecking people. He is still so young. Imagine this dude at 21, and 25? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuporbust Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Kinda cool little stat Kesler only has 5 more goals in 73 games this season then Horvat has in 57. Kesler is also a minus two while Horvat is at 0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outsiders Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Kinda cool little stat Kesler only has 5 more goals in 73 games this season then Horvat has in 57. Kesler is also a minus two while Horvat is at 0. And How many of those are PP goals? Im guessing 8? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuporbust Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 And How many of those are PP goals? Im guessing 8? Keslers u mean? Ya probably. And he's probably playing more minutes and definitely With more skilled linmates too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo.Horvat53 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Giving this thread a bump because Horvat just had a HUGE game. Love this kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saniel Dedin Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 a boy horvat yes it is the hots a dedin loves a a boy horvat it is the playoff and a boy does a boy horvats sure like a score Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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