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If he surprises, he'll stick with the Canucks, who have quite a few injuries up front.

But yes, this will be Rodin's 1st training camp as he is making the jump across the pond to North America for this upcoming season. He should be playing either in the NHL or the AHL this year.

Most likely, he'll be in the AHL.

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If he surprises, he'll stick with the Canucks, who have quite a few injuries up front.

But yes, this will be Rodin's 1st training camp as he is making the jump across the pond to North America for this upcoming season. He should be playing either in the NHL or the AHL this year.

Most likely, he'll be in the AHL.

Not Really sure with the Wolves Editions this year but Would he play on the 2nd or 3rid line

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If he surprises, he'll stick with the Canucks, who have quite a few injuries up front.

But yes, this will be Rodin's 1st training camp as he is making the jump across the pond to North America for this upcoming season. He should be playing either in the NHL or the AHL this year.

Most likely, he'll be in the AHL.

My three picks for prospects that have a chance to stick with the big club are Rodin, Archibald, and Jensen.

Rodin because of his skating and work ethic. He has the ability to be a more skilled, less physical version of Hansen.

Archibald because of his size and nastiness, and our need for good fourth line players.

Jensen because of his combo of size and skill, and our need for a temporary replacement for Raymond. He's more of a long shot, but he has the confidence of already playing in a men's league, so you never know.

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My three picks for prospects that have a chance to stick with the big club are Rodin, Archibald, and Jensen.

Rodin because of his skating and work ethic. He has the ability to be a more skilled, less physical version of Hansen.

Archibald because of his size and nastiness, and our need for good fourth line players.

Jensen because of his combo of size and skill, and our need for a temporary replacement for Raymond. He's more of a long shot, but he has the confidence of already playing in a men's league, so you never know.

LOL really? Pretty controversial picks if you ask me - particularly Jensen.

With the injuries we are carrying, Cody Hodgson has the best chance out of all to make the big club.

Besides him, I think Bill Sweatt and Anton Rodin have the best chance. Archibald will need a year at least in the AHL, and Jensen is just not going to be NHL-ready. His conditioning is not going to be great, and he's not going to be able to think the game at the NHL level. Jensen needs to score goals to make the team - I don't see him playing well enough to earn a top 6 role as a 18 year old.

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LOL really? Pretty controversial picks if you ask me - particularly Jensen.

With the injuries we are carrying, Cody Hodgson has the best chance out of all to make the big club.

Besides him, I think Bill Sweatt and Anton Rodin have the best chance. Archibald will need a year at least in the AHL, and Jensen is just not going to be NHL-ready. His conditioning is not going to be great, and he's not going to be able to think the game at the NHL level. Jensen needs to score goals to make the team - I don't see him playing well enough to earn a top 6 role as a 18 year old.

How are they controversial?

You seemed to agree with me about Rodin.

Archibald has the same size and skating ability as some of the other potential fourth liners, but he has better junior numbers. When his competition is Victor Oreskovich and Byron Bitz, all he has to do is be as physical as them since his skill is superior to theirs. Don't underestimate Archibald, he's got skills and can skate well for a big guy.

Like I said, Jensen is a long shot. But at the same time, everyone expected Hodgson to make the team after he was drafted. Even though he was drafted 19 picks lower, I would argue he is more NHL than Hodgson was at 18, purely based on his combo of size, skill, and skating ability. If he has the confidence, don't be surprised if he makes some serious noise.

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How are they controversial?

You seemed to agree with me about Rodin.

Archibald has the same size and skating ability as some of the other potential fourth liners, but he has better junior numbers. When his competition is Victor Oreskovich and Byron Bitz, all he has to do is be as physical as them since his skill is superior to theirs. Don't underestimate Archibald, he's got skills and can skate well for a big guy.

Like I said, Jensen is a long shot. But at the same time, everyone expected Hodgson to make the team after he was drafted. Even though he was drafted 19 picks lower, I would argue he is more NHL than Hodgson was at 18, purely based on his combo of size, skill, and skating ability. If he has the confidence, don't be surprised if he makes some serious noise.

Pretty controversial because you said this:

My three picks for prospects that have a chance to stick with the big club are Rodin, Archibald, and Jensen.

And picked Archibald and Jensen to make the team before Hodgson, Bill Sweatt and Tanev - guys that have all played 1 year of pro hockey, and put up some decent numbers.

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Pretty controversial because you said this:

And picked Archibald and Jensen to make the team before Hodgson, Bill Sweatt and Tanev - guys that have all played 1 year of pro hockey, and put up some decent numbers.

I already assume that Hodgson and Tanev will make the team, so I'm not even including them.

Who's gonna replace Kesler in the first month of the season? If the team decides to try Malhotra, Lapierre, or Higgins, and not their highly touted young centerman, then this franchise is going to have a hard time developing players. A better opportunity like this for Hodgson won't come along.

I also see Tanev having more faith placed in him from the coaching staff than Sulzer will get. He's proven that he can play on the biggest stage, and I don't see him learning much more in the minors. Tanev will stick as the 8th defenceman.

Sweatt is also not ready from what I've seen. His decision making with the puck leads to turnovers, so he needs to work on that. He also needs to bulk up a bit if he wants to play the style of game that he does.

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^ if sweatt had signed with the hawks or toronto he probably would have been in their line up last season.

He is as "bulked up" as Raymond, just as fast, and has a way better shot.

I'd bet more on him making the line up over a bunch of young guys who haven't even played a single pro game (Rodin, archi, and Jensen).

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^ if sweatt had signed with the hawks or toronto he probably would have been in their line up last season.

He is as "bulked up" as Raymond, just as fast, and has a way better shot.

I'd bet more on him making the line up over a bunch of young guys who haven't even played a single pro game (Rodin, archi, and Jensen).

The SEL and the Danish League ARE pro leagues whether you consider them ones or not. The fact remains that both Rodin and Jensen have played against much bigger and stronger players.

As for Archibald, he's only played in the OHL, but he dominated with his skill and his physical game. Depending on what kind of work he did this summer, he could be closer than people think.

There's a difference between weighing a certain weight, and being physically strong. Sweatt needs to work on his physical strength so that he can win more puck battles. We'll see what kind of shape he comes to camp in though. I hope he does do really well.

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^ Sure they may be pro leagues...but their game over there is a LOT different than here.

Euro leagues

- Larger ice surface

- A LOT less hitting and physical play

- The "Men" they play against are usually people who couldn't cut it over here or are washed up fringe NHLers

To me it makes a lot more sense that a high 2nd rounder who has a lot of talent...who has already put up good numbers in the AHL (which is basically the same game as the NHL) would be more NHL ready than some young kids that played over in Europe in a soft league that barely resembles north american hockey.

I mean I could see the SEL being a decent league...but the Danish League?! Considering there are what like 3 Danish players in the NHL right now...what do you think the talent level is going to be in that league? You'd probably find more talent in the OHL.

"Playing against men"

Well I go out and play hockey with my dad and his work buddies...apparently I'm ready for the NHL because I play against men :P

Can't wait for the pay raise!

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The SEL and the Danish League ARE pro leagues whether you consider them ones or not. The fact remains that both Rodin and Jensen have played against much bigger and stronger players.

As for Archibald, he's only played in the OHL, but he dominated with his skill and his physical game. Depending on what kind of work he did this summer, he could be closer than people think.

There's a difference between weighing a certain weight, and being physically strong. Sweatt needs to work on his physical strength so that he can win more puck battles. We'll see what kind of shape he comes to camp in though. I hope he does do really well.

I can agree that Archibald will get a look but the Canucks have tended towards experience. He has upside potential and they might not do him any favors by keeping him on the 4th line. CoHo will be on the opening roster. Rodin is interesting but I'm not penciling him.

IMHO the real question mark will be Sweatt. He had a pretty decent rookie AHL year. Pretty consistent offensively. THe Canucks will need some speed and his shot gets your attention. If the d-core can get him the puck on the go it will be interesting.

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<br />^ Sure they may be pro leagues...but their game over there is a LOT different than here.  <br /><br />Euro leagues<br /><br />-  Larger ice surface<br />-  A LOT less hitting and physical play<br />-  The &quot;Men&quot; they play against are usually people who couldn't cut it over here or are washed up fringe NHLers<br /><br />To me it makes a lot more sense that a high 2nd rounder who has a lot of talent...who has already put up good numbers in the AHL (which is basically the same game as the NHL) would be more NHL ready than some young kids that played over in Europe in a soft league that barely resembles north american hockey. <br /><br />I mean I could see the SEL being a decent league...but the Danish League?! Considering there are what like 3 Danish players in the NHL right now...what do you think the talent level is going to be in that league? You'd probably find more talent in the OHL.<br /><br />&quot;Playing against men&quot; <br /><br />Well I go out and play hockey with my dad and his work buddies...apparently I'm ready for the NHL because I play against men <img src='http://content.forum.canucks.com/public/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':P' /><br /><br />Can't wait for the pay raise!<br />
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I'm guessing that playing against men at the pro level, vs playing against your dads work buddies is a huge difference. Don't you? No raise for you!

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^ lol obviously. I was just proving the point that just because someone plays against men...doesn't mean they are NHL ready.

"men" doesn't necessarily mean they have NHL caliber skill levels...

So saying a prospect played against men in the SEL or other euro leagues means nothing.

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^ lol obviously. I was just proving the point that just because someone plays against men...doesn't mean they are NHL ready.

"men" doesn't necessarily mean they have NHL caliber skill levels...

So saying a prospect played against men in the SEL or other euro leagues means nothing.

It means they are used to the physical-ness that men have. "Man strength", they are used to getting hit kinda hard I would suppose.

Playing against men does mean something, it means they can deal with the strength and physicality of men

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^ any kid in the ahl or juniors plays way more of a physical game than against the men in European leagues.

Think a league full of nazzy and demitras (not talent wise but physically wise). Both are men but neither threw a hit.

Once again mens league doesn't automatically mean tons of talent and physical play. Take a guy like Jensen and throw him up against anyone from chara to a bitz...and he'd get destroyed. I'm not talking about fighting...I'm talking about jensen flying through the middle of the ice with his head down and getting decked.

Sweatt on the other hand has played against the same physicality as NHL players would.

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Who thinks Rodin slots in on the Wolves' 2nd line? The 3rd? Of course it really depends on if guys like Mancari and Ebbett make the big team 'cos if they don't it pushes younger guys down the lineup which isn't necessarily a bad thing.

It really depends on how things shape up on the canucks roster first. Being a right wing, he's going to have to compete with Mancari and Haydar for top minutes, both of whom are proven AHL stars. If he switches to the other side, or one of the afore mentioned two make the canucks/switches to their offwing, then he might see some right wing top 6 time. It's just too early to tell really.

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