Canucksince99 Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Lol I remember when everyone was mad that we drafted him. If we drafted someone else who knows if we’d be with the guys we drafted after. Mad respect to OJ for continuously grinding and getting better every game. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lock Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 On 2/14/2021 at 3:30 PM, Canucksince99 said: Lol I remember when everyone was mad that we drafted him. If we drafted someone else who knows if we’d be with the guys we drafted after. Mad respect to OJ for continuously grinding and getting better every game. Not just mad that we drafted him, but mad subsequent years afterwards. I'm starting to have a good feeling this is going to be an "I told you so" scenario against those people who were against OJ. This is why you don't judge prospects without actual proof. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 10 hours ago, The Lock said: Not just mad that we drafted him, but mad subsequent years afterwards. I'm starting to have a good feeling this is going to be an "I told you so" scenario against those people who were against OJ. This is why you don't judge prospects without actual proof. For sure. Also, it's important to understand the impact that injuries (and recovery) have such an impact on athletes; especially developing athletes. Just seeing how long it has taken Boeser to come back from his injuries is an eyeopener. The last couple of years many fans thought he should be traded. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 On 2/14/2021 at 3:30 PM, Canucksince99 said: Lol I remember when everyone was mad that we drafted him. If we drafted someone else who knows if we’d be with the guys we drafted after. Mad respect to OJ for continuously grinding and getting better every game. my wife and I were at the draft party at Rogers Arena when OJ was picked. People all around us were thrilled "we going to get Tkachuk" and then THUD, Jim pick Juolevi. The shock and disappointment by many in there was palpable. I didn't want Tkatpuke, I'm old enough to remember his dad and couldn't stand the sob and didn't want his loser kid here. I was hoping Edmonton would pick OJ and we'd get Puljujarvi. Really Edmonton should have picked OJ, they so desperately needed a top pairing d prospect. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 (edited) The only thing that has hampered OJ's development is injuries. Is that unfortunate? Absolutely. But there's always been a very good defensive prospect under all that. Edited February 16, 2021 by aGENT 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCanuck94 Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Anyone have that clip of OJ getting body position of the faster player to win the puck battle? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Junkyard Dog Posted February 18, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2021 (edited) Some OJ clips. I suggest putting them on loop(right clicky) OJ1.mp4 OJ2.mp4 OJ3.mp4 OJ4.mp4 Edited February 18, 2021 by Junkyard Dog 4 5 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 5Fivehole0 Posted February 18, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2021 On 2/15/2021 at 8:51 PM, The Lock said: Not just mad that we drafted him, but mad subsequent years afterwards. I'm starting to have a good feeling this is going to be an "I told you so" scenario against those people who were against OJ. This is why you don't judge prospects without actual proof. Im the exact type of person to say I told you so. OJ is going to turn heads this year, among Canuck fans. Steady, calm, hard working, and high hockey IQ. Juolevi has a Iot of tangibles you can't teach. I can't wait until he finds confidence in his unrated shot. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Quote “Olli is getting a lot better at using his voice and I think it’s helping our breakouts a lot more,” said Myers. “He’s playing well for not having a lot of games under his belt and I think he just keeps improving each and every game.” 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 OJ only 182? Seems to be making the most of that weight. Could fill out nicely around 195-205. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCanuck94 Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 22 minutes ago, Junkyard Dog said: OJ only 182? Seems to be making the most of that weight. Could fill out nicely around 195-205. I'd assume those aren't updated. He was reported at 6'3 198 lbs earlier in the year. https://theprovince.com/sports/canucks-olli-juolevi-finally-arrives-as-a-roster-regular 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MrCanuck94 Posted February 18, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2021 Fun fact, Olli had 18:59 TOI in yesterday's game, more than Benn and Hughes. 3 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Ward Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 4 hours ago, MrCanuck94 said: Fun fact, Olli had 18:59 TOI in yesterday's game, more than Benn and Hughes. I saw that and thought it was a great show of confidence from Green. He is showing exactly the set of skills we drafted him for. If it weren't for injuries, he would have had more confidence and joined earlier. He is not getting points yet, but I am enjoying his play as much as Hoglander. I think he will be the next Edler/Salo. A great all around player who is even-keeled and you can just trust in all situations. Stay tuned! 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post theo5789 Posted February 18, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2021 Where is the "OJ is a bust" crew? 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Ryan Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 13 minutes ago, theo5789 said: Where is the "OJ is a bust" crew? They've been "busted" for having passed judgment too soon! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 73 Percent Posted February 18, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2021 Just now, Father Ryan said: They've been "busted" for having passed judgment too soon! Happy to eat crow. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 45 minutes ago, theo5789 said: Where is the "OJ is a bust" crew? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurn Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 When is the league going to finally see Tkachuk doing those slew feet? And then when will they start calling them? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theo5789 Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 1 hour ago, 73 Percent said: Happy to eat crow. Plenty to go around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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