Rollieo Del Fuego Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 1 minute ago, wellnon said: I dont think anyone should take a lot of stalk in pre-season... a lot of people look good in pre-season then 20 games into the regular season you realize they are duds. ....maybe if you are talking about a 18 or 19 year old rookie....not a 25 year old Swedish Elite league MVP....the eyes did not deceive....trust me on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellnon Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 12 minutes ago, Rollieo Del Fuego said: 15 minutes ago, wellnon said: ....maybe if you are talking about a 18 or 19 year old rookie....not a 25 year old Swedish Elite league MVP....the eyes did not deceive....trust me on this one. I watched the pre-season too. We can agree to disagree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollieo Del Fuego Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Boeser is the real deal...I think we all agree on that...oh wait...maybe not the Chiper.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroCanuck Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 43 minutes ago, Chip Kelly said: Where is the 6 million dollar man? Vegas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messier's_elbow Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 5 hours ago, JohnLocke said: Should have drafted Nichushkin Yeah it reminds me of Juolevi/Tkatchuk this season. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manroth19 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 3 hours ago, Barnorth said: KOPITARZZ!! Wow dude. Rip LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 1 hour ago, Rollieo Del Fuego said: Boeser is the real deal...I think we all agree on that...oh wait...maybe not the Chiper.... Shoulda picked Konecny, not that Yankee journeyman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bigturk8 Posted March 30, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted March 30, 2017 Sacrifice, love and uncommon maturity: Brock Boeser's NHL arrival a 'bigger-than-hockey moment' IAIN MACINTYREMore from Iain MacIntyre Published on: March 29, 2017 | Last Updated: March 29, 2017 1:30 PM PDT Brock Boeser of the Vancouver Canucks is checked by Kevin Bieksa during in a game at Rogers Arena Tuesday, March 28, 2017 in Vancouver. JEFF VINNICK / GETTY IMAGES SHAREADJUSTCOMMENTPRINT As coach Willie Desjardins poignantly described it, Brock Boeser wasn’t the only one from his family who made it to the National Hockey League last weekend. His parents, Laurie and Duke, made it, too. It was as much for them as for their son that Desjardins handed the Boesers the starting lineup outside the Vancouver Canucks’ dressing room in St. Paul, Minn., on Saturday and asked Duke to read the names aloud to the players inside. “He greeted us in the hallway and said, ‘Well, Mr. Boeser, I’d like you to read the lineup,’” Laurie told us. “My husband said, ‘No, no, I can’t.’ And Willie said, ‘Sure, you can.’ We practised out in the hallway, and then were invited into the locker-room, which was amazing to see all these young men, professional hockey players with smiles on their faces.” And their baby, Brock, the youngest of the three children the couple raised in Burnsville, Minn., sat among the Canucks. The 20-year-old, whisked straight into the NHL from the University of North Dakota, was fighting back tears when Duke read his name. “That opportunity to walk into the locker-room — and Brock was surprised — and for his dad to read (the lineup), that was amazing,” Laurie Boeser said Monday. “Oh, my gosh, that is something we’ll just cherish. “We have that lineup, and he gave me his jersey from the game. And of course the puck from his first goal; we have that already on display in our china cabinet. There were so many things from that day.” So many things from so many days for the Boesers. You probably have heard by now that Duke Boeser was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2010, and that his condition was exacerbated by a brain injury suffered in a car accident a couple of years later. Duke has been unable to work. You may remember also — it was written here on Brock Boeser’s draft night two years ago — that some of the winger’s closest friends from high school were involved in a car accident in 2014 when Brock was in Europe with the United States under-17 team. A good buddy, Ty Alyea, was killed and another close friend and high school hockey teammate, Cole Borchardt, suffered permanent injuries. Chances are Brock would have been in that car, too, had he been home. RELATED Ed Willes: Canucks' fast-tracking of Boeser reeks of desperation Ducks 4 Canucks 1: Boeser still creates a buzz in lopsided loss But the stories about Laurie Boeser working two jobs to support her family are inaccurate. She actually has three jobs, working seasonally in a tax office during tax-return time, as well as administrative work for an orthopedics company and serving in a restaurant. So Desjardins knew what he was doing last Saturday when he honoured the Boesers — all of the Boesers. “I think there’s lots of things that are bigger than hockey,” Desjardins said Tuesday. “And I just think that’s a bigger-than-hockey-moment. “I thought it was special. I didn’t think it was just his parents. For me … it was a reflection to all parents. Every one of us in that room knew we don’t get there unless our parents sacrificed a lot.” Brock Boeser gets hugs from family after being chosen 23rd overall by the Vancouver Canucks during the 2015 NHL Draft. His mom, Laurie, is at right. LARRY BUSACCA / (CREDIT TOO LONG, SEE CAPTION) Asked about her sacrifices the last several years, Laurie Boeser said: “I’m not going to lie; it has been a challenge. But you know, you just do what you have to do for your family. “Brock has had some life scenarios where he had to be older than I wanted him to be, like when he lost his friend in that car accident in high school, and another friend had permanent injuries. And he lost grandparents. And his dad was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. “He had a maturity about him, anyway, but then had to endure some of those things at a pretty young age. When you have experiences like that, you can’t help but grow as you deal with them.” Now three games into his NHL career, there are a lot of things rushing towards Brock Boeser — intense scrutiny, a lot of money and probably fame, among other things. But having dealt with so much as a teenager, having to be older than his age, has probably given Boeser the perspective and maturity to handle these things. This is, after all, the good stuff. Brock has had some life scenarios where he had to be older than I wanted him to be, like when he lost his friend in that car accident — Laurie Boeser He badly wants to make the Canucks next fall because, well, which young hockey player doesn’t? But he wants to make it also because playing for the Canucks means an NHL salary, and an NHL salary means helping his folks a little. “When I made my decision (to leave university), I thought of that a little bit,” Boeser said. “When I get a full season — hopefully, make the team next year — I’m really looking forward to helping them out. “My dad has been so strong through Parkinson’s and my mom has had a couple of jobs all the time and helped our family any way she could. She’s a great lady.” Laurie and Duke are seeing Vancouver for the first time. They’ll watch Brock play here Friday against the Los Angeles Kings and Sunday versus the San Jose Sharks. The Boesers are still glowing from last weekend, when their family and friends filled a suite at the Xcel Energy Center in Minnesota and watched their son score the winning goal near his hometown in his first game for the Canucks. “We’re still pinching ourselves,” Laurie said. “You can’t even imagine this. “Absolutely, there was emotion. I was sharing with friends how Brock used to put on these little roller skates where you put your shoes in them — these little Ninja Turtle skates that his brother had. He’d strap them on and put his little helmet on. You think back to those days, and now here he is with the opportunity of a lifetime. You’re so happy and proud of him, but he’s also moving on to adulthood. There’s that realization he’s now a young man.” His parents’ son.http://vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/vancouver-canucks/sacrifice-love-and-uncommon-maturity-brock-boesers-nhl-arrival-a-bigger-than-hockey-moment 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanleysteamersmyl Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 A big Kudo to Willy. Class act. This wouldn't have happened if the team (and the fans who wrote -Start Boeser in the minors, he will gain experience riding the buses) if he was sent to the AHL. I think Boeser is a NHL player and will stay on the team. He will never see the Comet's bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skategal Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Sorry, not sorry...this young man's life story brings tears to my eyes. I hope he's going to continue to be a special guy for the Canucks, along the lines of Trevor Linden in terms of his impact both on and off the ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) On 3/28/2017 at 6:04 PM, Chip Kelly said: That's what he is a journeyman like Larsen. ... There is no comparison actually. Larsen has played for a few different teams across a number of leagues, where Rodin has played for the same team in Sweden his whole career and was MVP last season. You're right, there's no comparison actually. But back to Boeser, he's still performing solidly even if it's not 4 goals a game or anything like that. He's just doing what he knows how to do, and it's great when that fit is more impressive at the NHL level after a year that wasn't as lauded as his previous one. Edited March 30, 2017 by elvis15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nergish Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Vancouver treats its top draft picks right, and that's something I find pretty impressive. When Bo was told he would be staying with the big club, what a moment. When Jake and Jared made the team, they got Bo to relay the message. Not the right development move in hindsight, but we're showing our guys that they're important to us. When Brock makes his debut, they bring his family in to read the starting lineup. Just pure class. You better believe they'll do something special for Thatcher once he's ready. Honestly, I hope Jim ramps up his dialogue with Demko in the next year here, this kid needs to know how significant he is to this team's future. Nolan Patrick will get treated pretty nicely too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) WRONG THREAD AGAIN!... Boeser though, such a beauty. The real question. Which relatively unknown player will JB draft to the chagrin of everyone, only to see that player flourish and develop into a good prospect over the next 2 years. Some Guesses:Finn Evans http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=273619 Played in the OJHL this year, but will play at Princeton next year. Late August birthday, good size, at 6'2, but light at 176. (Same size as me basically lol)Ryan Sandelin http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=311758 Played mostly high school hockey, but did well for team north and in the playoffs, will go to Minni State U. (Mankato) next year.Jakub Galvas http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=236429 Strong U18 tournament for a D man, scored in the Czech Big leagues this year.Filip Chytil http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=236806 Another good international player with points in the top Czech LeagueIan Mitchell http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=201362 5'10 Right shot D man who played in the AJHL this year, and will play at U of Denver next yearMick Messner http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=309375 Low USHL numbers, but good international play, U of Wisconsin commit. Edited March 30, 2017 by Derp... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Boudreau Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) 16 hours ago, Rollieo Del Fuego said: Boeser is the real deal...I think we all agree on that...oh wait...maybe not the Chiper.... I think he is top six for sure. He has the mature game and personality. Don't think he is top line legit just yet on a playoff caliber team like you booked him to be in a "couple years". I like the guy and his character. I think second line is a safe projection in my view. When you start booking him for a top line wing I have to see him for a full season and how much his speed can improve by training camp to see if he can become an all star. I don't want to put that pressure on him yet though to carry the team on his back with Horvat. Edited March 30, 2017 by Chip Kelly 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vancan2233 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Gave you a plus 1 for not turning this into a personal attack because someone called you out. You responded with a well thought out post. Something this forum should take as a good example as how to properly responded to a post that sites you out. Boeser is going to be special player. I think he has shown that already. Kid shows nothing but high level class. I personal see him as a top line player, a 25 to 40 goal scorer. If some how Van does something wrong I can not see him being anything lower than a high level third liner who can play top line minutes when needed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuporbust Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 (edited) 9 hours ago, vancan2233 said: Gave you a plus 1 for not turning this into a personal attack because someone called you out. You responded with a well thought out post. Something this forum should take as a good example as how to properly responded to a post that sites you out. Boeser is going to be special player. I think he has shown that already. Kid shows nothing but high level class. I personal see him as a top line player, a 25 to 40 goal scorer. If some how Van does something wrong I can not see him being anything lower than a high level third liner who can play top line minutes when needed. I dont see him thriving on a third line. I get what you are saying ( floor is 3rd line) but i cant see anything lower then second being realistic. Edited March 31, 2017 by cuporbust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N4ZZY Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 1 hour ago, cuporbust said: I dont see him thriving on a third line. I get what you are saying ( floor is 3rd line) but i cant see anything lower then second being realistic. yeah. not sure boeser would thrive on a third line. he's smart, offensively gifted this much is obvious - he's a top six forward. and he needs to be deployed as such. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollieo Del Fuego Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 (edited) 21 hours ago, Chip Kelly said: I think he is top six for sure. He has the mature game and personality. Don't think he is top line legit just yet on a playoff caliber team like you booked him to be in a "couple years". I like the guy and his character. I think second line is a safe projection in my view. When you start booking him for a top line wing I have to see him for a full season and how much his speed can improve by training camp to see if he can become an all star. I don't want to put that pressure on him yet though to carry the team on his back with Horvat. I don't know where you got that I said he was going to become an "All-star" on a playoff caliber team. I do believe we will be a playoff caliber team eventually and that he will be on the first line so I will give you that one, but I never said he will be an "All-star"....I think it is possible for him though.... Edited March 31, 2017 by Rollieo Del Fuego Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camel Toe Drag Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 24 minutes ago, Rollieo Del Fuego said: I don't where you got that I said he was going to become an "All-star" on a playoff caliber team. I do believe we will be a playoff caliber team eventually and that he will be on the first line so I will give you that one, but I never said he will be an "All-star"....I think it is possible for him though.... It will be between him and Bo for the next few years to whom will rep for the nucks. I don't think it's out of the question to think Brock could lead this team in points within the next couple seasons. He's that good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Boudreau Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 39 minutes ago, Rollieo Del Fuego said: I don't know where you got that I said he was going to become an "All-star" on a playoff caliber team. I do believe we will be a playoff caliber team eventually and that he will be on the first line so I will give you that one, but I never said he will be an "All-star"....I think it is possible for him though... When you said top line I assumed that as star because top line are usually stars. That's alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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