thejazz97 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 The reason we're stocking up on grit now is because we didn't have much quality grit before. There's three categories that forwards can fall into: Scorers, Grinders, or Power Forwards. Here's a look at our scorers: Sedin Sedin Vrbata Baertschi McCann Shinkaruk Vey Bonino Matthias Power Forwards: Burrows Hansen Horvat Sutter Cassels Grenier Virtanen Richardson Kassian Grinders: Prust Dorsett Higgins Kenins Gaunce I've bolded the acquisitions and re-signings that JB has made this summer. With the exceptions of Baertschi and Vey, JB has turned two non-helpful scorers' positions into positions for a PF and a Grinder. One of the irks people have had with this team for a while is that the Canucks aren't physical enough. Well, we're getting more physical, and adding younger scoring while we're at it. It's a good philosophy on how to build a team - a couple veteran leaders, young scorers and PFs, and veteran grinders. For those of you complaining, our forwards will be fine - it's our defense we need to worry about.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazmanian Devil Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Wrong. The categories of forwards are: Sniper Playmaker Power Forward Grinder Two-Way Forward Tough Guy Have you never played NHL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 Wrong. The categories of forwards are: Sniper Playmaker Power Forward Grinder Two-Way Forward Tough Guy Have you never played NHL? I have. Unfortunately, most NHL players irl don't have a translucent hammer next to their names if they're a grinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dral Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 jazz, stop being racist... there are many different shapes, sizes and colors of forwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
on the cycle Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Offensive, defensive, two-way. everyone can be categorized into these. works for defencemen, and forwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckylager Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Matthias kind of falls into the "none of the above" category IMO. Oh, and he's a leaf now. Poor bastard. Edit- I really like the way Benning is reworking the roster so far, defense next please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homersexual Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I thought Benning just wanted meat and potatoes guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigs Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I prefer these categories: Power-Forward Sniper Power-Forward Playmaker Power-Forward Two-Way Player Power-Forward Grinder I like power forwards, what can I say... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanBeef Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 It's kinda sad when I see that Burrows, Hansen, Cassels, and even Horvat are considered powerforwards. When I see powerforward I think of Lindros, Neely, Stevens, Tkachuk, Bertuzzi, Lucic... Virtanen is the closest we've got to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadcanucks Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 It's kinda sad when I see that Burrows, Hansen, Cassels, and even Horvat are considered powerforwards.When I see powerforward I think of Lindros, Neely, Stevens, Tkachuk, Bertuzzi, Lucic... Virtanen is the closest we've got to that. Ain't that the truth? As well, our tough guys are middle weights. It was shameful watching Dorsett getting pummeled by Engelland in the playoffs. That to me was one of the most demoralizing thing to witness in the playoffs this past spring. And in what bizarro world is a 190 to 195 pounder considered a power forward? Burrows a power forward? Hansen a power forward? Cassels a power forward? These guys might qualify as power forwards in triple A bantam. As far as scorers go, we've got two playmakers in the Sedins (neither of whom will shoot or take the puck to the net); Vrbata is a finisher in the regular season, but goes into a fetal position anytime the playoffs roll around; and the rest are unproven. Yikes...team does not look good on paper. Well, at least there will be opportunities for a hero or two to emerge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucksnhl Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Wrong. The categories of forwards are: Sniper Playmaker Power Forward Grinder Two-Way Forward Tough Guy Have you never played NHL? It's Enforcer. But close enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazmanian Devil Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 It's Enforcer. But close enough. Not in NHL 11 (the best NHL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagofcats Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 It's kinda sad when I see that Burrows, Hansen, Cassels, and even Horvat are considered powerforwards. When I see powerforward I think of Lindros, Neely, Stevens, Tkachuk, Bertuzzi, Lucic... Virtanen is the closest we've got to that. Somebody is going to try and correct you thinking you're talking about Scott Stevens. Somebody is going to get REKT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklehead44 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Did we really? Kassian is big and tough, Prust is small and tough but fiesty so they are probably a draw. Bieksa is more physical than Bartkowski. Sutter is tall but weighs 6 lbs less than Bonino. Both players are non-physical, although Sutter probably gets an edge in hitting, Bonino in shot blocking. As for getting younger, the three players we got are all UFAs. We gave up Kassian, an RFA, and Bonino with an extra year under his cheap contract. Say what you want, the Kassian and Sutter trades sucked. The Bieksa trade was decent. Barkowski looks like a meh signing, especially compared to John Moore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHL'er Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I prefer these categories: Power-Forward Sniper Power-Forward Playmaker Power-Forward Two-Way Player Power-Forward Grinder I like power forwards, what can I say... Power-Forward Power-Forward? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanBeef Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Somebody is going to try and correct you thinking you're talking about Scott Stevens. Somebody is going to get REKT. Yeah, I figure. Im talking about Kevin Stevens guys, the guy who played with Lemieux for a few seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBatch Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Well I feel power forward is definitely a category, we don't currently have one in our roster. The average height in the NHL is now 6 foot 3. THE AVERAGE. Weight is 217. Power forwards typically are above average. Think Lindros. Or Lucic. Sorry to burst anyones bubble about Virtanen, even if he plays a power game he will always be an undersized player. Correct Categories for Forwards as seen by the scouts predicting future NHL prospects: Skill Forward Offensive Forward Two-Way Forward Defensive Specialist (think PK) Franchise Player And Power Forward You could add grinder, utility player and enforcer to that list as they are roles too. A great deal of our players would be utility players, some two-way, and a few skill or offensive, and two franchise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Team needs more Swedes. Should've drafted Nylander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etsen3 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 jazz, stop being racist... there are many different shapes, sizes and colors of forwards I know this is a joke but it's true. There are a few players that are an obvious fit for a certain category, but even then all players bring their own unique skill set to the game and you can't lump everyone into categories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 I know this is a joke but it's true. There are a few players that are an obvious fit for a certain category, but even then all players bring their own unique skill set to the game and you can't lump everyone into categories. I know. I was doing this on more of a grit-to-scoring scale, with PFs being in the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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