ReggieBush Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 On February 22, 2016 at 2:46 PM, Johnny Torts said: Bae will be playing in our top 6 for years to come, but a Calgary team with both gaudreau and Shinkaruk(if he lives up to his potential). scary. You're right, scary for Calgary, cuz virtanen is going to run them through the boards 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stierlitz Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Ben Kuzma @benkuzma 16h16 hours ago Granlund's former AHL coach believes Desjardins will provide perfect push for forward to reach potential. http://bit.ly/1TEzmtL #Canucks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stierlitz Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 (edited) Ben Kuzma @benkuzma 22h22 hours ago Granlund: "Of course there are hard feelings - I didn't play much in Calgary. #Canucks Vancouver CanucksVerified account @VanCanucks 23h23 hours ago "His compete level is really high, he's got a real good shot and his skillset is great. I'm happy he's here" - Baertschi, on Granlund. Edited February 24, 2016 by Stierlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Granlund's NHL Comparables currently: Matt Nieto SJ William karlsson ANA JT Miller NYR Jean Gabriel Pageau OTT Nino Niederreiter MIN Beau Bennett PIT Calle Jankrok NSH Teemu Pulkkinen DET Peter Holland TOR Alex Chiasson OTT Marcus Foligno BUF Eric Haula MIN Tomas Jurco DET Zemgus Girgensons BUF Teuvo Teravainen CHI Jordan Martinook ARI Seth Griffith BOS He projects to end up around what ever these guys end up so there. Could be worse right? I'll post a list of prospects that he has better numbers than later so people can get over the name thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 (edited) 6 hours ago, Derp... said: Granlund's NHL Comparables currently: Matt Nieto SJ William karlsson ANA JT Miller NYR Jean Gabriel Pageau OTT Nino Niederreiter MIN Beau Bennett PIT Calle Jankrok NSH Teemu Pulkkinen DET Peter Holland TOR Alex Chiasson OTT Marcus Foligno BUF Eric Haula MIN Tomas Jurco DET Zemgus Girgensons BUF Teuvo Teravainen CHI Jordan Martinook ARI Seth Griffith BOS He projects to end up around what ever these guys end up so there. Could be worse right? I'll post a list of prospects that he has better numbers than later so people can get over the name thing. I am very okay with this. Edited February 25, 2016 by thejazz97 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herberts Vasiljevs Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Granlund's a Fin so it may seem like a lazy comparison, but he reminds me of an Erik Haula with more skill and offensive upside. I wish Markus well on all his endeavours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Just now, The 5th Line said: Soft along the boards but he has sick flow so i'm happy with the trade I like Shinks beard better. Mainly because it made me feel better about myself. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SilentSam Posted February 26, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted February 26, 2016 Great first game for us tonight against Ottawa. . +3 tonight. Goes to the net,. Timing with teammates isn't bad and can only get better. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggs50 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 0/6 in faceoffs. Other than that, pretty solid debut. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Is it just me or does Granlund have a Jean Chrétien style grin hahah. as he talks. kinda raises the one lip :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 23 hours ago, Derp... said: Granlund's NHL Comparables currently: Matt Nieto SJ William karlsson ANA JT Miller NYR Jean Gabriel Pageau OTT Nino Niederreiter MIN Beau Bennett PIT Calle Jankrok NSH Teemu Pulkkinen DET Peter Holland TOR Alex Chiasson OTT Marcus Foligno BUF Eric Haula MIN Tomas Jurco DET Zemgus Girgensons BUF Teuvo Teravainen CHI Jordan Martinook ARI Seth Griffith BOS He projects to end up around what ever these guys end up so there. Could be worse right? I'll post a list of prospects that he has better numbers than later so people can get over the name thing. How/where did you come up with the list? Yourself? If so, did you apply some technique or just based on your observations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharbinder Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 14 hours ago, The 5th Line said: Soft along the boards but he has sick flow so i'm happy with the trade My thoughts exactly, we have been missing a Fin for so many years. PLUS Tanev needs a little support in the flow factory. Looks like a win to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 13 hours ago, khay said: How/where did you come up with the list? Yourself? If so, did you apply some technique or just based on your observations? Basic comparison of guys around the same age who have similar ppg as Granlund. No advanced stats needed as there are too many variables from a small sample size. Some are probably outliers but points are points regardless of qoc corsi etc. Someone still has to beat the goalie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey-Badger-Hansen Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Was pretty sad originally with the trade but the more I learn about this guy, the more I like. I think most of my frustration with the trade came from years of anticipation to see Hunter hit the ice for the Canucks and never seeing that come to fruition. His personality is infectious and that quick strike offense is easy to get excited about. But Benning is a scout first and foremost, and when I take a step back and look at the trade I think this was a smart move. We get a player with comparable AHL success and although there's seemingly a higher ceiling for Shinkaruk, our organization isn't in a position to have one of our top prospects bust. Granlund looks like a surefire young player, great on the third line and can move up the lineup if need be. Once we have a better base of young players I think we'll see a little more willingness to have those high risk/high reward type prospects in the pool. This one may bite us in the ass, but I trust in Benning's scouting and I think at worst, it will just be a nibble. Looked great in the first game with us and hope to see more great play from Granlund for years to come! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentSam Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Definitely has a 200ft game, sometimes mistake him for a Dman.. But grounds his game from deep for that 1st pass from his own corner for quick transition out to his wingers. Once they get used to him, it's sure to translate in some nice 2 on 1,s up over centre ice. It's refreshing to see a Centre man rove deep to help his D. 2 thumbs up on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 18 hours ago, Honey-Badger-Hansen said: Was pretty sad originally with the trade but the more I learn about this guy, the more I like. I think most of my frustration with the trade came from years of anticipation to see Hunter hit the ice for the Canucks and never seeing that come to fruition. His personality is infectious and that quick strike offense is easy to get excited about. But Benning is a scout first and foremost, and when I take a step back and look at the trade I think this was a smart move. We get a player with comparable AHL success and although there's seemingly a higher ceiling for Shinkaruk, our organization isn't in a position to have one of our top prospects bust. Granlund looks like a surefire young player, great on the third line and can move up the lineup if need be. Once we have a better base of young players I think we'll see a little more willingness to have those high risk/high reward type prospects in the pool. This one may bite us in the ass, but I trust in Benning's scouting and I think at worst, it will just be a nibble. Looked great in the first game with us and hope to see more great play from Granlund for years to come! Felt the same as yourself. I would add Vey to that conversation. He doesn't seem very popular on here but I find him a pretty tantalizing player. How many times did he set up Etem last night? Vey's biggest issue is d-zone coverage and his improved strength is obvious this season over last. I am not arguing that he will survive the Canuck rebuild as the depth might force him out. My point in all this is that IMHO Vey confirms Benning's ability to scout talent. In no way would I question the use of a 2nd Round pick to get Vey. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggieBush Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 6 hours ago, Boudrias said: Felt the same as yourself. I would add Vey to that conversation. He doesn't seem very popular on here but I find him a pretty tantalizing player. How many times did he set up Etem last night? Vey's biggest issue is d-zone coverage and his improved strength is obvious this season over last. I am not arguing that he will survive the Canuck rebuild as the depth might force him out. My point in all this is that IMHO Vey confirms Benning's ability to scout talent. In no way would I question the use of a 2nd Round pick to get Vey. I agree vey is much improved over last season, still needs to grow a more In order to become a impact NHL player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 22 hours ago, ReggieBush said: I agree vey is much improved over last season, still needs to grow a more In order to become a impact NHL player I believe Vey weighs more than Baer. That said I would suggest that Baer uses the body in a more effective manner. I don't know who got through to Baer but his game has improved faster than Vey. That said I do think Vey handles the puck better in tight. They both set up team mates extremely well. Baer's shot hits the net more often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stierlitz Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Posted by Steve Ewen in the Province blog today: Coach Willie Desjardins is promising line changes. Horvat moves from centring Jake Virtanen and Sven Baertschi to skating between Linden Vey and Emerson Etem. Markus Granlund, who had been with Vey and Etem, takes over Horvat’s spot with Virtanen and Baertschi. Baertschi and Granlund had played together during their time in the Calgary Flames’ system. “Yeah, maybe,” Baertschi said when asked if he can help the adjustment for Granlund, who is playing his third game Vancouver tonight, “but he’s done a great job the last couple of games. He’s been really good. “I like his speed and his grit and he’s going to the net really well. I like his playmaking abilities. I like a lot about his game. I love his game actually. Having a chance to go out there with him is something exciting for me.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Still liking Granlund's play so far. He plays very smart, makes a lot of good little plays, pinning guys, getting pucks out of corners etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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