alfstonker Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 3 hours ago, BananaMash said: I believe he came to prospects camp. I remember him well. He put himself about big style and I think he got a goal and a couple of assists too. I was disappointed when he disappeared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfstonker Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 3 hours ago, darinbadershouldamadeit said: I would have rather have seen us take Ronning, Rodrigo had a very good chance to fall through and be a direct sign and send to Utica whereas even if we were expecting Ronning to fall through and be available down the road then I believe he would still have to be drafted ..... In other words we theoretically could have had both and both this year.... Yeah theory is a great con man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Nice, good to get a member of the all name team with a later pick, and someone we've seen before. I like the pick at this stage in the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Ahh I seem to remember his name..going to good to see him develop in Utica! 6'5" is good long reach good skater.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 2 hours ago, alfstonker said: I remember him well. He put himself about big style and I think he got a goal and a couple of assists too. I was disappointed when he disappeared. Yeah, he was a standout but we couldn't sign him. Didn't see how he did this year but glad we grabbed him. Good speed and hands, hopefully gets to work on bulking up in Utica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 We could really use a pick like this panning out Jannik Hansen style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Interesting, but looking at especially this year's picks, Jannik Hansen rather represents the "Canuck model" now: - speed - tenacity - non-stop motor - decent shot - two-way play That along with the HB's friendly salary and growing leadership might point to him being with the Canucks longer that we may have expected. I think it also indicates there's a future for guys like Cassels and Zalewski here as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 9 hours ago, BananaMash said: I remember really liking Abols when he was with us for a bit during the young stars type event, happy with this pick. I remember disliking him. As a Royals fan. In a good way, but still, he was a Winterhawk... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckledraggin Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 So Matthews, Laine and Abols all played in the WJC and the WC this year. Was there anyone else? Obviously Abols isn't quite on that level, but it's a good angle. Give that man a protein shake and lets see what he can do in Utica next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyWalton Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 The Latvian connection...with Kenins...do we still have him under contract or is he a UFA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckledraggin Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 52 minutes ago, ShakyWalton said: The Latvian connection...with Kenins...do we still have him under contract or is he a UFA. UFA. I would love for him to take a contract in Utica, but I have a feeling he would go back to Europe. I base that on absolutely nothing and maybe he loves it in Utica, but he probably hears the Swiss league calling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollarAndADream Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 I really like this kid. Doesn't hurt adding a Latvian to the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Goose Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 I recall really liking his game at the Young Stars tournament as well. Stoked to see him in the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allt svartnar Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 I suggest changing the name in the title to Rodrigo Ābols. Looks much better when names aren't misspelled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnScott Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Saw him play this past season and he was constantly grabbing my attention with his play. Could end up being a pretty decent steal for us down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleSedins Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 21 hours ago, canucklehead80 said: Can't say that I know much about him except for what I've read here. Seems like Benning could have something here. Obviously saw something he liked from last year. Looking forward to hopefully follow him this fall in Utica. From what I saw during prospects camp last year, here's my short (fan) assessment. Abols plays a physical, puck possession style of play. He doesn't shy away from the net and has good size a speed for a potential bottom 6 NHL position. Seems to have a good hockey IQ and is able to read plays effectively in the offensive zone. His defensive play may have a few gaps, and management feels he could improve on his strength and conditioning. I'm thinking improvements to his back check ie foot speed and net-front presence? Utica seems like the perfect for his conditioning to take place. Ah yes, an invitee to last years training camp, he was noticeable, however, Abols was unable to be signed due to CBA rules which limit undrafted player's eligibility to be signed (based off # of times passed up the in draft and the number of years they have played professionally; neither of which Abols passed). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleSedins Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 12 hours ago, oldnews said: I remember disliking him. As a Royals fan. In a good way, but still, he was a Winterhawk... A player you hate seeing your team play against eh? That's what we like to hear! BTW GO ROYALS! I think this was a smart selection and remember management were pumped on this guy. If JB waited a whole year and still selected him than he must have seen some unique "separating skills" that other GM's missed. Although no where near the talent of Anze Kopitar, I saw a few parallels in the way Abols plays his game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklehead80 Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 31 minutes ago, TripleSedins said: From what I saw during prospects camp last year, here's my short (fan) assessment. Abols plays a physical, puck possession style of play. He doesn't shy away from the net and has good size a speed for a potential bottom 6 NHL position. Seems to have a good hockey IQ and is able to read plays effectively in the offensive zone. His defensive play may have a few gaps, and management feels he could improve on his strength and conditioning. I'm thinking improvements to his back check ie foot speed and net-front presence? Utica seems like the perfect for his conditioning to take place. Ah yes, an invitee to last years training camp, he was noticeable, however, Abols was unable to be signed due to CBA rules which limit undrafted player's eligibility to be signed (based off # of times passed up the in draft and the number of years they have played professionally; neither of which Abols passed). Thanks for the insight. Sounds like a player worth following, hopefully with the Comets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 At that height I think he should be working on his core conditioning to prepare for the rigours of intense board battles. And I notice our bigger guys get challenged a lot to fight..so he needs to be ready that way too. Defensively at that size it might be like a Tanev type for our forwards, he's going to frustrate a lot of star players I think like a unwanted blanket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Seems like we drafted alot of puck hounds this year, and Abols is one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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