orcasgonewild Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 I know a lot of you are hoping we can draft Nolan Patrick this year. He will be a number one or two centre. I'm wondering if we already have our future #1C in the system: Candidates: Bo horvat. nhl:5g 4a 16gp Adam gaudette. NCAA:6g 7a 13gp Dmitry zhukenov. QMJHL:6g 10a 15gp Reasons for horvat: -under a good COACH he'd be a very dynamic scorer - better linemates he'd also do great -big body and has great hands Reasons for gaudette: - putting up boeser like numbers in the NCAA - fast dynamic centre plays a two way game Reasons for Zhukenov: -many scouts compare his skill to datsyuk - very fast and skilled -seems to be a point per game player or better So what do you think? I know this is a crap post but I'm interested to see who you guys think will be our next number 1 center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedintwinpowersactivate Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 In other news... Forsling scores for Chicago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhukini Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 It depends on what you expect out of a first liner, and the way you're trying to build your team. I'm going to disqualify Zhukenov and Gaudette, because right now that's just foolish. Do you consider Ryan O'Reilly a first line centre? That's probably as close a compareable there is to Bo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Glensky Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Horvat maybe. But no.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollieo Del Fuego Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 yes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Bo has so much passion for the game and has a fabulous ability to improve every aspect. It is too hard to tell where he will end up when he peaks. Certainly a top notch 2nd line C, but if he can improve his play-making skills he might top out as a #1. Can't think of any player on the team that has the kind of power in his game. He's quite a remarkable package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cripplereh Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 I think Bo could be the guy if WD lets him play more 2C and gets Baer Bo Jake back together for a year they could be,but I think Jake needs more time in Utica,next year have Baer Bo Boeser on the second,yar after 1st liners and twins trade/2nd line whatever works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCountry18 Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Zhukenov will surprise many fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 He'll be an excellent 2C no question, but IMO with the right linemates he could be that guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Absolutely MAD if we push the Zhuk-button... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaku Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 No. Bo will be a great 2C, but I fail to believe that any of these guys are going to be 1C's in the NHL. If they are then great, I'm glad. I think that a 1C is something the Canucks will have to draft, I don't believe that Nolan Patrick is going to be a top notch centre in the NHL, so that's not a solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Jay 22 Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroCanuck Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 I think Bo could be a #1 but not a true #1, hopefully this organization gets one soon to replace the Sedins. Maybe thats this draft year with Nolan Patrick but even he's no guarantee. Might even be a UFA like Tavares in a couple years who knows. but if Canucks got Nolan this year Nolan Bo Sutter Granlund Gaunce Gaudette Zhukenov Thats not a bad setup for the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Barzal Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 In the same way the Canucks have 2C in Sutter and 2RW in Dorsett. Yeah, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucks Curse Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 29 minutes ago, Sedintwinpowersactivate said: In other news... Forsling scores for Chicago. didn't sutter also score tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beary Sweet Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 I think Bo can easily be a great #1 C. He's doing really well with Baer and Burr. But if somehow we do terrible the rest of season, Patrick will automatically be that. But for now, let's celebrate a big win against a big team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
on the cycle Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 I don't believe so. I would be elated if we did though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueberries Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Bo is going to be a very good second line center. He could be a first liner, but that would be pushing it. Ideally, Nolan would be our first line guy, with Bo playing on the second line (more like 1A and 1B). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 5 minutes ago, RetroCanuck said: I think Bo could be a #1 but not a true #1, hopefully this organization gets one soon to replace the Sedins. Maybe thats this draft year with Nolan Patrick but even he's no guarantee. Might even be a UFA like Tavares in a couple years who knows. but if Canucks got Nolan this year Nolan Bo Sutter Granlund Gaunce Gaudette Zhukenov Thats not a bad setup for the future Funny, been thinkin about Johnny-T, as well. Interesting that his deal ends, just as the twins' does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
komodo0921 Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 I, not only, think he can be, I think he's going to be. He's got all the tools and, now, has to fine tune them. This years been tough so far, but I'm liking his play. He's really working hard to be the 200 foot player he was advertised as. He just needs to put it all together now. I believe the addition of Boeser, in the near future, will put him over the top. Yes, I do believe they will be line mates. With Boeser, a great all round offensive player, Horvat can hit the 70+ point plateau. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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