Cowichan Canuck Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 2 minutes ago, Alflives said: Are Toews, Bergeron, or Kopitar elite? It really depends on one's definition of elite, does it not? Yes, those three are proven, decorated gold medal winners, stanley cup champions, multiple selke winners. Bo Horvat as much as I like him and see his potential, is not in their discussion or elite. Maybe someday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GettinGuddyWithIt Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 (edited) 56 minutes ago, DontMessMe said: Bo Horvat is NOT elite Hes a solid #2 You say he's not elite yet he had more points (40) in his second season than Henrik or Kesler did. Bo posseses a mature mind for a 20 year old and has leadership qualities to become a captain and first line center. So all in all Horvat is an elite prospect and people should be excited about him. Edited June 25, 2016 by GettinGuddyWithIt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustABandwagoner Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Just now, GettinGuddyWithIt said: You say he's not elite yet he had more points (40) in his second season than Henrik or Kesler did. Bo posses a mature mind for a 20 year old and has leadership qualities to become a captain and first line center. So all in all Horvat is an elite prospect and people should be excited about him. Hes not that franchise centre we need... He is not a 1A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GettinGuddyWithIt Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Just now, DontMessMe said: Hes not that franchise centre we need... He is not a 1A. How would you know that? Enlighten me on what he needs to have to be that franchise center Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustABandwagoner Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Just now, GettinGuddyWithIt said: How would you know that? Enlighten me on what he needs to have to be that franchise center Toews Crosby Kopitar Those are some. Too lazy to name the rest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lock Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 4 minutes ago, DontMessMe said: Toews Crosby Kopitar Those are some. Too lazy to name the rest Too lazy to answer his question you mean. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70seven Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 26 minutes ago, GettinGuddyWithIt said: Bo Horvat. Love Horvat... Hes not "elite". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Building Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 1 hour ago, Darius71 said: A guy who can move the puck also makes the forwards so much better. Remember how a guy like Salo used to make the great first pass out of the D zone...when Salo was out of the lineup their record hovered around .500 when he was in the lineup they were racking up wins like crazy and making a march to the cup...this was a smart move even though it wasnt as 'sexy' as picking a forward. Darn tootin'. The Canucks were something like 0.750 with Salo in the lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HockeyHarry Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Heres a link of every shift he did in the WJC.....not sure if anyone already posted this or not. its a good way to see his play......because highlights just show good stuff....this shows all his game skills. He looks pretty good to me. i think its a good draft pick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70seven Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 26 minutes ago, vinny_in_vancouver said: To appreciate the guy, just watch the shift-by-shift against our very own Team Canada posted one of the other posters. Juolevi's grasp of the game is amazing. He knows how to make an amazing first pass, when to join the rush, when to deliver a hit, when to just use his body, where to block shots, where the potential weak spots are behind him, and he gets to the most optimal spots to make a play very quickly. He not only makes very few mistakes, he also increased the opportunities for his team! I'm sold. Nearly a blend of Tanev (puck retrieval, position, reads) and Hutton (Fantastic mobility, patience, outlets and vision). Really very impressive when you isolate him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Schneider Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 My god am I thrilled with this pick. Never thought JB had it in him to take Juolevi at 5. Was almost certain he would take Tkatchuk. Was praying for JP or Juo, and we landed with Juo. He is our OEL, not a Maatta. Rest assured CDC nation, Juolevi is going to be one heck of a player for a very long, long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nave Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 I still think Tkachuk was more important for the London Knights' Memorial Cup and playoff run, but Olli was indispensable for both the Knights and Finland's World Junior team. I think he gained something like 9 pounds of lean muscle during the season--that's not easy. I was also not aware that he could play in the AHL right away, despite only being 18. These are all things that are making me more optimistic about the pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Canucks General Manager Jim Benning meets with reporters in Buffalo Friday night after Vancouver selected Olli Julolevi fifth overall in the 2016 NHL Draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehd Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Surprised he picked him, but glad we got him. Wanted him after seeing his performance at WJC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckledraggin Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 1 hour ago, Laoag said: Benning said on the team 1040 that he would send him back to Junior if he doesn't make the team. That could change but that's the plan. AHL would be nice but... london Knights are a decent organization.... Pretty dang decent... Like really decent... Decent. If he goes back to London he's a leader on that team and they likely have a great season again next year. Playing in the AHL would speed up his development and give him a good headstart to his pro career. It's a win either way, but I'd most like to see him in Utica under coach Green. Travis has a way of getting the most out of his players and Baumgartner & Green coaching this kid would be too good to pass up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhorvat Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Biggest loser here is edmonton...they shoud have drafted a dman. Now all gm's will play hardball with them cuz they think they can jus go out and get a dman. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.I.A.H.N Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Great Pick! I find it amazing how Benning has rebuilt our defense so quickly. With addition of Tryamkin, Gudbranson, Pedan, Subban, Larsen, Hutton, and Juolevi in just 2 years We have taken a weakness and made it a strength............... I would not be surprised if Benning doesn't take a run at Stamkos.......we could be very close to a top 10 team in a year or 2 I am looking forward to seeing what Benning does next! We didn't get the best Center, we didn't get the best Winger, but we got the consensus best Defenseman! I am happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honky Cat Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 21 minutes ago, C.Schneider said: My god am I thrilled with this pick. Never thought JB had it in him to take Juolevi at 5. Was almost certain he would take Tkatchuk. Was praying for JP or Juo, and we landed with Juo. He is our OEL, not a Maatta. Rest assured CDC nation, Juolevi is going to be one heck of a player for a very long, long time. JB must have been gutted when CBJ picked PLD (like the rest of us)...thats who he had his sights on..I wanted Tkachuk,but am happy with Juolevi who was my third pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camel Toe Drag Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 1 hour ago, DontMessMe said: Bo Horvat is NOT elite Hes a solid #2 He's on his way. He's done nothing but impress so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiftynifty Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Think most of us wanted the sexy pick. Deep down inside though... we knew we needed someone like Juolevi. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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