SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 From Cory Hergott (who writes “The Bus” Comets reports): “He has gone down to Utica and has done everything asked of him to improve his game. He is a key cog on both special teams, and when he is on the ice five on five, he stays out of the penalty box. Boucher has really picked up his physical game this season and has still only compiled four penalty minutes for the season. I would hate to see the Comets lose Boucher, but I 100% believe that he has earned another chance in the NHL.” https://canucksarmy.com/2017/12/10/canucksarmy-utica-comets-post-game-boucher-picks-up-2-more-goals-comets-fall-4-3-in-overtime/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rocket Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 18 minutes ago, SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME said: From Cory Hergott (who writes “The Bus” Comets reports): “He has gone down to Utica and has done everything asked of him to improve his game. He is a key cog on both special teams, and when he is on the ice five on five, he stays out of the penalty box. Boucher has really picked up his physical game this season and has still only compiled four penalty minutes for the season. I would hate to see the Comets lose Boucher, but I 100% believe that he has earned another chance in the NHL.” https://canucksarmy.com/2017/12/10/canucksarmy-utica-comets-post-game-boucher-picks-up-2-more-goals-comets-fall-4-3-in-overtime/ Well let’s bring him up here! Surely he must be a better fit for the team than chaput, though I guess it would force Grandlund to centre again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UticaHockey Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 13 minutes ago, SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME said: From Cory Hergott (who writes “The Bus” Comets reports): “He has gone down to Utica and has done everything asked of him to improve his game. He is a key cog on both special teams, and when he is on the ice five on five, he stays out of the penalty box. Boucher has really picked up his physical game this season and has still only compiled four penalty minutes for the season. I would hate to see the Comets lose Boucher, but I 100% believe that he has earned another chance in the NHL.” https://canucksarmy.com/2017/12/10/canucksarmy-utica-comets-post-game-boucher-picks-up-2-more-goals-comets-fall-4-3-in-overtime/ Boucher has been great. A NHL wrist shot and one timer. Second in the AHL in goals plus he is 3 for 3 in shootouts as well as an OT game winner. I don't see any issues with his game in the defensive zone or away from the puck and in my opinion is a better defensive player than some of the Comets so called defense first forwards that provide no offense. It will crush the Comets to lose Boosh right now but he deserves another chance to prove he is a NHL player and not the typical "AAAA" player that is too good for the AHL but can't show the same skill set in the NHL. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UticaHockey Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 (edited) 34 minutes ago, Canadian Clay said: Well let’s bring him up here! Surely he must be a better fit for the team than chaput, though I guess it would force Grandlund to centre again Chaput was also playing well in Utica and the Gaunce - Chaput - Virtanen line looked to me as the best line Saturday in Calgary. The Nucks needed a center with Sutter and Hovat on IR which is why Chaput got the call instead of Boucher. If the injury to Sven is severe enough Boucher may be the next to get the call. Edited December 11, 2017 by UticaHockey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohmy Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Should be getting called up now with Baer out 4-6 weeks. Bouch I hope you take the chance and run with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rocket Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 57 minutes ago, UticaHockey said: Chaput was also playing well in Utica and the Gaunce - Chaput - Virtanen line looked to me as the best line Saturday in Calgary. The Nucks needed a center with Sutter and Hovat on IR which is why Chaput got the call instead of Boucher. If the injury to Sven is severe enough Boucher may be the next to get the call. Looks like Boucher might get the call now. Baertschi our 4-6 weeks. Canucks will probably look to put grandlund or burmistrov at centre to open up a wing for Boucher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorvatToBaertschi Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Reid Boucher and Thatcher Demko Named to AHL All-Star Classic ...which will be held at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. by Canucks Media Relations @Canucks / Vancouver Canucks 8:41 PM Share Vancouver, B.C. - The American Hockey League announced today the playing rosters for the 2018 AHL All-Star Classic to be held at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. Utica Comets forward Reid Boucher and goaltender Thatcher Demko have been named All-Stars for the first time in their respective careers. Boucher, 24, currently leads the Comets in goals (13), points (25) and shots (88) and shares the team lead in assists (12) and power play goals (5). The 5-10, 191-pound native of Lansing, Michigan has registered two five-game point streaks this season (Oct. 7 to 28: 2-6-8 and Nov. 22 to Dec. 1: 5-3-8). His latest five-game point streak included a career-high four point performance (2-2-4) on Dec. 1 at Bridgeport. Demko, 22, has appeared in 22 games for the Comets this season, posting a record of 11-6-5-1 including one shutout. His .924 save percentage ranks fifth in the AHL while his 2.41 GAA ranks 10th. The 6-4, 204-pound native of San Diego, California won four of his first five games to begin the season, highlighted by his first shutout of the season on Oct. 13 at Rochester and a 40-save performance on Oct. 21 at Rochester. The 2018 AHL All-Star Classic will include the AHL All-Star Skills Competition on Sunday, Jan. 28th, followed by the AHL Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Ceremony on Monday, Jan. 29th and the 2018 AHL All-Star Challenge that evening. The Skills Competition and the All-Star Challenge will take place at the newly renovated Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium in downtown Utica; all other events during the All-Star Classic will take place at Turning Stone Resort Casino in nearby Verona, N.Y. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 3 minutes ago, HorvatToBaertschi said: Reid Boucher and Thatcher Demko Named to AHL All-Star Classic ...which will be held at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. by Canucks Media Relations @Canucks / Vancouver Canucks 8:41 PM Share Vancouver, B.C. - The American Hockey League announced today the playing rosters for the 2018 AHL All-Star Classic to be held at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. Utica Comets forward Reid Boucher and goaltender Thatcher Demko have been named All-Stars for the first time in their respective careers. Boucher, 24, currently leads the Comets in goals (13), points (25) and shots (88) and shares the team lead in assists (12) and power play goals (5). The 5-10, 191-pound native of Lansing, Michigan has registered two five-game point streaks this season (Oct. 7 to 28: 2-6-8 and Nov. 22 to Dec. 1: 5-3-8). His latest five-game point streak included a career-high four point performance (2-2-4) on Dec. 1 at Bridgeport. Demko, 22, has appeared in 22 games for the Comets this season, posting a record of 11-6-5-1 including one shutout. His .924 save percentage ranks fifth in the AHL while his 2.41 GAA ranks 10th. The 6-4, 204-pound native of San Diego, California won four of his first five games to begin the season, highlighted by his first shutout of the season on Oct. 13 at Rochester and a 40-save performance on Oct. 21 at Rochester. The 2018 AHL All-Star Classic will include the AHL All-Star Skills Competition on Sunday, Jan. 28th, followed by the AHL Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Ceremony on Monday, Jan. 29th and the 2018 AHL All-Star Challenge that evening. The Skills Competition and the All-Star Challenge will take place at the newly renovated Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium in downtown Utica; all other events during the All-Star Classic will take place at Turning Stone Resort Casino in nearby Verona, N.Y. Boucher definitely looks faster than last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGT68 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Seems he pulled a Kole Lind after being sent back down with 3 g 1 a in his first game back in Utica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SingleThorn Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Nice to see RB get a decent amount of ice time. Thought he looked better than earlier in the season. It's almost TDL time, so the Conspiracy Theorist in me wonders if there is any 'showcasing' going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 On 2/9/2018 at 5:56 AM, SingleThorn said: Nice to see RB get a decent amount of ice time. Thought he looked better than earlier in the season. It's almost TDL time, so the Conspiracy Theorist in me wonders if there is any 'showcasing' going on. Not that he's worth a lot though, when he can't stick on a bottom club. Llikely worth more to us for Utica in their playoffs. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 I'm not very high on Boucher, but 2 goals is nothing to shake a stick at. A good game from him for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecoldstevebernier Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Didn't see today's game but its great to see Boucher get on the scoresheet with a couple. Every time I watch him in Utica he blows me away with how electric he can be offensively, he has the ability to make something happen every shift at that level. I hope for his sake that he takes this opportunity and runs with it, he's getting up to that age where its make or break for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattCanuck Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Good on RB today! making the most of his time with the big club, maybe they will consider keeping him till the end of the season if he keeps up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlinkas wrister Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 He reminds me (yes I'm old) of Tony Tanti. He's not very fast, big or physical, but he has exceptional instincts in the o-zone and great hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 1 minute ago, hlinkas wrister said: He reminds me (yes I'm old) of Tony Tanti. He's not very fast, big or physical, but he has exceptional instincts in the o-zone and great hands. And how good was our team when Tanti was our best scorer? Boucher is not in our future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlinkas wrister Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 10 minutes ago, chilliwiggins said: Reid has been in the league on and off since 2013. Like so many players they bring their A-game the first initial few games then fade. He has still got to learn consistency and bring it every game. Let's review him in 10 games. Meh, I'm merely making an observation as to what player he reminds me of. I think at 24 years old we know what he is already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 His line had a big game. Looking forward to their next game. Everyone knows Boucher has a shot. Confidence is a huge part so maybe he can click. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Reid was tenacious on the puck pursuit and hard on keeping the puck down low. If he keeps that up he might very well find himself some more ice with more prominent players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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