Attila Umbrus Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 49 minutes ago, MattJVD said: He's been incredible. If he keeps it up, he could find himself with Barkov in the conversation for the next generation of Toews/Kopitar/Bergeron centres around the league. That's what i've been dreaming about since we drafted him, and the dream is becoming a reality right in front of our eyes that's for sure! Oh Captain, my Captain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N4ZZY Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 On 2018-11-08 at 8:35 PM, Tiger-Hearted said: BoHo has become a Bruin killer. 4 goals, 2 assists and 1 fight that he won in the two matchups this season. Good. About time we have a Bruin killer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodCanadianKideh Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 If his play keeps up, is Bo in the conversation for the Selke? Once Sutter and Beagle come back, his defensive minutes and amount of face offs will come down. If his offence goes up higher at that point, does he get Selke consideration? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanSeanBean Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 7 minutes ago, GoodCanadianKideh said: If his play keeps up, is Bo in the conversation for the Selke? Once Sutter and Beagle come back, his defensive minutes and amount of face offs will come down. If his offence goes up higher at that point, does he get Selke consideration? Nah. Taking a ton of faceoffs doesn't equal a selke nod. He has been looking solid defensively this year for sure, but not selke solid. One day I think there is a very real possible of him earning one though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 21 minutes ago, shayster007 said: Nah. Taking a ton of faceoffs doesn't equal a selke nod. He has been looking solid defensively this year for sure, but not selke solid. One day I think there is a very real possible of him earning one though. I actually feel face offs get overrated in the conversation for the Selke, so I think he'll definitely get consideration at this rate. If the season ended now, I suspect he'd be at least top 10 in voting. That said, I agree with your sentiment that winning the Selke should be about more than just winning face offs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putgolzin Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 On 11/16/2018 at 2:05 PM, The_Rocket said: I feel like he doesn't get talked about enough even though he continues to be better every season That's the thing, if we think back to when he was breaking in everyone had their predictions of his ceiling. Recollection is that the MOST optimistic were that he could become a good 2C and perhaps even a 1C in a pinch. He's 23 and he's already there or perhaps passing that forecast...the thing is, he just keeps getting better and pushing harder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Lasso Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 On 11/8/2018 at 9:22 PM, Rob_Zepp said: Good call as many doubted this and had 2/3 C as his ceiling. He is heading to that ceiling while still very young and could stay there a very long time. Again, good call Kenny. Thanks Rob. I'm liking our Center depth with EP & Bo. Can't wait until Sutter and Beagle return so Bo can focus on offense again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmm Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 On 11/16/2018 at 12:37 PM, Attila Umbrus said: That's what i've been dreaming about since we drafted him, and the dream is becoming a reality right in front of our eyes that's for sure! Oh Captain, my Captain I know John Shorthouse has used this line many times since the Naslund era, but have yu ever listened to the actual poem? It doesn't really fit the sports genre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre Mac Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 When he was drafted his biggest weakness was skating, now that is one of his biggest strengths. Going to be one of the top two way centers in the NHL and you need those guys in the playoffs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where'd Luongo? Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 8 hours ago, lmm said: I know John Shorthouse has used this line many times since the Naslund era, but have yu ever listened to the actual poem? It doesn't really fit the sports genre. Yes it does, it's about the captain putting it all on the line for the team, sacrificing himself so that the team can win. (Think about the guys talking about Linden's injuries before game 7 in 94) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Zepp Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 On 11/25/2018 at 7:36 AM, Kenny Powers said: Thanks Rob. I'm liking our Center depth with EP & Bo. Can't wait until Sutter and Beagle return so Bo can focus on offense again. I think with Horvat and EP40, Vancouver could actually have a top five 1-2 punch down the middle that is even better than it was with Henrik and Kesler - I know that is a stretch given the hardware those former Canucks garnered and the almost lock HHOF status for Hank but given the nature of the game today and the trend, the strengths in Horvat's and EP40's respective games seemingly will only become more important and they are already at such young ages demonstrating they belong in the conversation as some of the better young and upcoming centers in the league - not something either Sedin or Kesler were doing quite yet at their respective ages. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Horvat finds himself 44th in all-time Canuck scoring with his 2 assists tonight. 43. Bobby Lalonde C 353 72 117 189 44. Bo Horvat C 323 82 102 184 45. Ivan Boldirev C 216 80 104 184 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 https://theprovince.com/sports/hockey/nhl/vancouver-canucks/ed-willes-horvat-is-the-captain-of-the-vancouver-canucks Quote Ed Willes: Horvat is the captain of the Vancouver Canucks Ed Willes More from Ed Willes Published: December 2, 2018 Updated: December 2, 2018 4:59 PM PST Bo Horvat is the captain of the Canucks. The fact that he doesn’t wear the ‘C,’ is immaterial. He plays like the captain. He carries himself like the captain. He talks like the captain. With the Yuletide season now upon us, here are the holly and jolly Monday morning musings and meditations on the world of sports: • Back in a time when you could have meaningful conversations with the people you cover, then-Calgary Flames coach Darryl Sutter riffed on the concept of leadership. Sutter said the locker-room, not management or coaches, determines the team’s leaders. It doesn’t matter if the player is wearing a letter. Everyone in that room knows who to follow. Which brings us around to Bo Horvat. Horvat is the captain of the Vancouver Canucks. The fact that he doesn’t wear the ‘C,’ is immaterial. He plays like the captain. He carries himself like the captain. He talks like the captain. The way he’s performing during the Canucks’ most recent troubles only reinforces his standing on the team. He’s playing over 20 minutes a night. He takes every conceivable faceoff. His wingers are, basically, Anthony Scaramucci and Robert Mueller, but he still leads the Canucks in scoring. The organization, in fact, has been derelict in not providing Horvat with someone, anyone who can complement his skill-set. This is the same organization that leans on him to an absurd extent, but has yet to acknowledge what everyone already knows. Still not sure what the reasoning is there. Hockey men talk about the need for structure and definition on a young team and the Canucks have the ideal player to lead them forward in uncertain times. That’s a testament to Horvat. It’s just troubling that the organization hasn’t recognized what is obvious to everyone else. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Published: December 2, 2018 Updated: December 2, 2018 4:59 PM PST Bo Horvat is the captain of the Canucks. The fact that he doesn’t wear the ‘C,’ is immaterial. He plays like the captain. He carries himself like the captain. He talks like the captain. With the Yuletide season now upon us, here are the holly and jolly Monday morning musings and meditations on the world of sports: • Back in a time when you could have meaningful conversations with the people you cover, then-Calgary Flames coach Darryl Sutter riffed on the concept of leadership. Sutter said the locker-room, not management or coaches, determines the team’s leaders. It doesn’t matter if the player is wearing a letter. Everyone in that room knows who to follow. Which brings us around to Bo Horvat. Horvat is the captain of the Vancouver Canucks. The fact that he doesn’t wear the ‘C,’ is immaterial. He plays like the captain. He carries himself like the captain. He talks like the captain. The way he’s performing during the Canucks’ most recent troubles only reinforces his standing on the team. He’s playing over 20 minutes a night. He takes every conceivable faceoff. His wingers are, basically, Anthony Scaramucci and Robert Mueller, but he still leads the Canucks in scoring. The organization, in fact, has been derelict in not providing Horvat with someone, anyone who can complement his skill-set. This is the same organization that leans on him to an absurd extent, but has yet to acknowledge what everyone already knows. Still not sure what the reasoning is there. Hockey men talk about the need for structure and definition on a young team and the Canucks have the ideal player to lead them forward in uncertain times. That’s a testament to Horvat. It’s just troubling that the organization hasn’t recognized what is obvious to everyone else.
Popular Post The Great Canucks Posted December 3, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 3, 2018 Ed Willes is an idiot if he honestly thinks the organization doesn't recognize Bo as the next captain. He's getting it next year during our 50th year celebration, where Henrik will ceremoniously hand him the "C." 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Zepp Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 11 hours ago, The Great Canucks said: Ed Willes is an idiot ..... From all that you various Vancouver-area types posts about what this guy says, you could have stopped at the five words above.... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Ward Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 I think it is time to acknowledge that Bo Horvat is a 1st line center and to name him captain. He and Elias will be like Kesler and Sedin maybe better. He is 16th among centers in scoring while being by far our top faceoff guy and checking opponent's top line 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gaudette Celly Posted December 8, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 8, 2018 22 hours ago, Dixon Ward said: I think it is time to acknowledge that Bo Horvat is a 1st line center and to name him captain. He and Elias will be like Kesler and Sedin maybe better. He is 16th among centers in scoring while being by far our top faceoff guy and checking opponent's top line Now at a 71-point pace. Amazing considering the wingers he's had for most of the season. 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48MPHSlapShot Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Imagine the type of numbers Bo would be putting up if we landed a legit top line winger to play with him, or Boeser had been playing with him all season and he was 100%. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 On 12/7/2018 at 8:13 AM, Dixon Ward said: I think it is time to acknowledge that Bo Horvat is a 1st line center and to name him captain. He and Elias will be like Kesler and Sedin maybe better. He is 16th among centers in scoring while being by far our top faceoff guy and checking opponent's top line I think except for that 41 goal season for Kesler, Horvat on average will be better than Kesler. Horvat has this heaviness to his game that Kesler didn't. And EP has all the tools to be better than Henrik, well except an identical hockey genius twin brother. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 45 minutes ago, 48MPHSlapShot said: Imagine the type of numbers Bo would be putting up if we landed a legit top line winger to play with him, or Boeser had been playing with him all season and he was 100%. I think what makes Bo special is that he can produce with anyone. It would be great if we can give him a player like Marian Hossa as winger. Maybe we will get such a player in 2019? Maybe Kaapo Kakko? Kakko-Horvat-Virtanen Dahlen-EP-Boeser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now