Popular Post Gaudette Celly Posted August 2, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 2, 2018 Interesting indication that finding a PPQB has been an (perhaps the) ongoing priority and with a lack of success thus far. Well-reflected in Benning's excitement at not only getting Hughes but the possibility of him signing for this year. But I think it also bodes well for Juolevi being given a real shot to make the roster, and even if the surgery has him a bit behind I think we see him up pretty early on. Prime PRIME opportunity for guys like Stecher, Pouliot, and Hutton to take for themselves; it's wide open... but who will grab it? He is certainly reminiscent of Lumme with his straight-up skating style, smooth play, and calm demeanor, but looks to have a more deadly and accurate wrister. Lumme could launch some clappers but haven't seen much of that from Olli yet. Hopefully he's received some good tuning from Salo. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rough Neck Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 22 hours ago, Dixon Ward said: I think a lot of #2 dmen are on the 2nd pairing. The coaches like to spread them around and have different matchups. I agree that we have too many lefties(tryamkin, Utunen, Brisebois, Hutton, Pouliot). I do believe though in 2-3 years, OJ will have many nights where he logs the most icetime and others where he is 2nd. Yeah, that is a good point, just like how some forwards get spread out for offence too. I have high hopes for Juolevi, I hope he proves a lot of people wrong who were quick to judge him. I think he'll will make us see Benning had the right idea taking him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 On 8/3/2018 at 5:42 AM, SamJamIam said: Completely agree. I really just wanted to use the old PITB jab of overvaluing guys like Makar because he looks cooler while performing to the same level. I think people just don't get Finns and Swedes in general. Guys like Pettersson & Dahlen are thought of as shy when they're just classically reserved like every Swede. Guys like Olli get called cold or disinterested but Finns in sports often get that critique. Kimi Raikkonen was known as the Ice Man but he was one hell of a passionate guy about his sport. Olli is in the same vein albeit he's clarly less of a dick than Kimi was, but that's F1 for you. To be fair; guys get very excited about the cannon of a shot, blistering speed & agility in Makar. Raw athleticism OJ has been working on in his development program. Funny thing though? His first year in college, he did not demonstrate the puck composure & more reserved, nonetheless command of the game Juolevi displays. Puck composure, especially if you have it in all three zones, is very under rated? Makar needs to work on Juolevi's strengths in his program... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, Canuck Surfer said: To be fair; guys get very excited about the cannon of a shot, blistering speed & agility in Makar. Raw athleticism OJ has been working on in his development program. Funny thing though? His first year in college, he did not demonstrate the puck composure & more reserved, nonetheless command of the game Juolevi displays. Puck composure, especially if you have it in all three zones, is very under rated? Makar needs to work on Juolevi's strengths in his program... Juiolevi is showing why he’s better than Makar. I’m still stunned Colorado chose a guy from the AJHL so high. He played against very poor competition, and it’s showing now he’s in college. Olli will be a star for us. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Drafting Hughes might be the best thing that's happened to Juolevi. Since Draft Day all eyes have been on Quinn and a lot of the attention taken off Olli. But, is this the year Juolevi needs to take that next step? Is it finally going to be his time to play NHL hockey? I understand he recently (months ago) had back surgery, but I've heard it wasn't as serious an injury as Boeser's. I would think this back issue will be irrelevant by early October. It will be for Boeser, that's for sure. I wonder about Juolevi's desire to play in the NHL. Every time I see an interview with a prospect, they're always so hungry to make the team, saying they'll do what they have to do in the off season to make the team, and that playing in the NHL has always been a life long dream. I don't get that sense from Juolevi. He's very quiet, shy, and maybe he's dealing with a lack of confidence? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 On 06/08/2018 at 5:28 PM, Alflives said: Juiolevi is showing why he’s better than Makar. I’m still stunned Colorado chose a guy from the AJHL so high. He played against very poor competition, and it’s showing now he’s in college. Olli will be a star for us. Where do you get this stuff, Alf? Maker had a great season with Amherst and was fabulous in the WJC tourney. Whatever he does has no bearing on Olli. Both guys will be terrific. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattJVD Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 43 minutes ago, higgyfan said: Where do you get this stuff, Alf? Maker had a great season with Amherst and was fabulous in the WJC tourney. Whatever he does has no bearing on Olli. Both guys will be terrific. He gave his account log-in information to Apollo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 1 hour ago, higgyfan said: Where do you get this stuff, Alf? Maker had a great season with Amherst and was fabulous in the WJC tourney. Whatever he does has no bearing on Olli. Both guys will be terrific. Usually from a combination of green and blue Kool-Aid, medication, and alcohol. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 6 hours ago, NUCKER67 said: I wonder about Juolevi's desire to play in the NHL. Every time I see an interview with a prospect, they're always so hungry to make the team, saying they'll do what they have to do in the off season to make the team, and that playing in the NHL has always been a life long dream. I don't get that sense from Juolevi. He's very quiet, shy, and maybe he's dealing with a lack of confidence? More like... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sonoman Posted August 9, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2018 4 hours ago, MattJVD said: He gave his account log-in information to Apollo As long as Alf doesn’t give that info to Desi, we’re good 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RogersTowell Posted August 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2018 Fun fact: It took Lumme until draft +3 to see his first NHL game and draft +4 to be full time. Draft +6-8 were his best seasons. Patience. Things are unfolding before our eyes if we let them. 2 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfstonker Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 On 08/08/2018 at 10:56 PM, higgyfan said: Where do you get this stuff, Alf? Maker had a great season with Amherst and was fabulous in the WJC tourney. Whatever he does has no bearing on Olli. Both guys will be terrific. Alf is a legend in his own treatment room. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogersTowell Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 (edited) Sami Salo played his first full season (and first NHL games) in his draft +3 year. Here's hoping Juolevi does the same. Note that Juolevi had a very good playoff campaign for Jokerit at the end of the season (2g, 5a, 7p in 11 games and +5). Edited August 11, 2018 by RogersTowell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rekker Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 On 08/08/2018 at 1:09 PM, NUCKER67 said: Drafting Hughes might be the best thing that's happened to Juolevi. Since Draft Day all eyes have been on Quinn and a lot of the attention taken off Olli. But, is this the year Juolevi needs to take that next step? Is it finally going to be his time to play NHL hockey? I understand he recently (months ago) had back surgery, but I've heard it wasn't as serious an injury as Boeser's. I would think this back issue will be irrelevant by early October. It will be for Boeser, that's for sure. I wonder about Juolevi's desire to play in the NHL. Every time I see an interview with a prospect, they're always so hungry to make the team, saying they'll do what they have to do in the off season to make the team, and that playing in the NHL has always been a life long dream. I don't get that sense from Juolevi. He's very quiet, shy, and maybe he's dealing with a lack of confidence? Good point on taking the heat off JO after drafting Hughes. I dont think JO's quiet demeanor should be confused with anything. It's a Finnish thing and Salo was the same way. JO will be a great player for the Canucks once he settles into the NHL game. Once he gets his confidence he has all the tools and will be just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckpuckluck1 Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 (edited) Please help me try to understand....i just don't get it! Why is everyone so keen to see him suit up for the big club? So many people on these forums are so quick to bitch and moan he was the wrong pick.... The Canucks don't need immediate help , lets be honest the defence is somewhat of a tire fire. If you throw kids just learning their craft into that mess and expect Norris candidates to rise out of the ashes you are deluded. If those same prospects fail then the horrible word BUST starts getting thrown around. Its my opinion that OJ has been given every opportunity to learn how to be an NHL player by the Canucks management, and if it takes 1 or even 2 more years before he plays for the Canucks then its what is required for him to be the best player he can possible be. Edited August 11, 2018 by canuckpuckluck15 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 (edited) 59 minutes ago, canuckpuckluck15 said: Please help me try to understand....i just don't get it! Why is everyone so keen to see him suit up for the big club? So many people on these forums are so quick to bitch and moan he was the wrong pick.... The Canucks don't need immediate help , lets be honest the defence is somewhat of a tire fire. If you throw kids just learning their craft into that mess and expect Norris candidates to rise out of the ashes you are deluded. If those same prospects fail then the horrible word BUST starts getting thrown around. Its my opinion that OJ has been given every opportunity to learn how to be an NHL player by the Canucks management, and if it takes 1 or even 2 more years before he plays for the Canucks then its what is required for him to be the best player he can possible be. I think most people see Olli going to Utica until he is ready for a call up. Once the coach has live proof that he is NHL ready, he will get his opportunity. Fans have changed their tune about him since Salo suggested that he is NHL ready this season. I am hoping that he gets a call up later in the season and can join the team after TD. Edited August 11, 2018 by higgyfan 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingleThorn Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 56 minutes ago, canuckpuckluck15 said: Please help me try to understand....i just don't get it! Why is everyone so keen to see him suit up for the big club? So many people on these forums are so quick to bitch and moan he was the wrong pick.... The Canucks don't need immediate help , lets be honest the defence is somewhat of a tire fire. If you throw kids just learning their craft into that mess and expect Norris candidates to rise out of the ashes you are deluded. If those same prospects fail then the horrible word BUST starts getting thrown around. Its my opinion that OJ has been given every opportunity to learn how to be an NHL player by the Canucks management, and if it takes 1 or even 2 more years before he plays for the Canucks then its what is required for him to be the best player he can possible be. Can't speak for others, but I want OJ to come to camp and dominate. If he can't out play Pouliot, Hutton ( or MDZ ), he must go to Utica, but if he dominates and earns a top 4 spot......yay ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoolander Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 14 minutes ago, higgyfan said: I think most people see Olli going to Utica until he is ready for a call up. Once the coach has live proof that he is NHL ready, he will get his opportunity. Fans have changed their tune about him since Salo suggested that he is NHL ready this season. I am hoping that he gets a call up later in the season and can join the team after TD. IMHO The AHL (aka The Jungle) would be worse for Juolevi than SM-Liiga. He had an amazing year there and is being mentored by Sami Salo. One more year there wouldn't hurt. And trust me, I was in Finland for most of his season. If it wasn't for Heiskanen, he would be getting much more media coverage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 32 minutes ago, SingleThorn said: Can't speak for others, but I want OJ to come to camp and dominate. If he can't out play Pouliot, Hutton ( or MDZ ), he must go to Utica, but if he dominates and earns a top 4 spot......yay ! 3rd pairing would be just fine if he makes the NHL. Still prefer he spend half a year in Utica. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Just now, Boudrias said: 3rd pairing would be just fine if he makes the NHL. Still prefer he spend half a year in Utica. If OJ is good enough right out of camp and preseason to be in our top six, then he should be on the team. That means we are getting better. (I see him in Utica too, especially when he’s coming of the back surgery.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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