Noble 6 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 3 hours ago, aGENT said: Goldobin is really the only guy that's a waiver risk that's 50/50 on making the team next year. Shouldn't be hard to make room for him assuming he earns a spot. Goldobin will be on the final year of his ELC next year, so no waivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noble 6 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 I had my doubts about MacEwen when we signed him, but he seems to be playing great in Utica by all reports. I don't expect him to be high-IQ, skilled top-6 guy, but hopefully he can bring his speed, size and physicality to our bottom-6 eventually for at least a stretch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 21 minutes ago, Horvat is a Boss said: Goldobin will be on the final year of his ELC next year, so no waivers. Waivers is not tied to ELC. He is in his third pro season, requires waivers next year. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noble 6 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 2 hours ago, Hutton Wink said: Waivers is not tied to ELC. He is in his third pro season, requires waivers next year. Is that really a thing? I stand corrected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentSam Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, Horvat is a Boss said: I had my doubts about MacEwen when we signed him, but he seems to be playing great in Utica by all reports. I don't expect him to be high-IQ, skilled top-6 guy, but hopefully he can bring his speed, size and physicality to our bottom-6 eventually for at least a stretch. Actually he is skilled,. and has a great IQ.. did through Junior,. He should translate into a top 6 player with the right opportunity... he has more than doubled Virtannens output in less games, his first year pro in the AHL. Zack IS goal/time orrientated.. hope we see him with the Canucks before this season ends earning some chump change for the Summer to help with training. Edited February 11, 2018 by SilentSam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 30 minutes ago, SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME said: Classic late-bloomer who started late, but has a lot of promise, and provides an element that we're definitely missing right now -- like a younger Archibald with potentially more upside. A number of teams were after him, and Anaheim had him as an invite the previous year. The way he's progressing, we'll likely see him in games next year, and perhaps as soon as this year post-TDL down the stretch. But some people seem to think they're smarter than everyone else... #canucksmarmy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stonecoldstevebernier Posted February 13, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 13, 2018 4 hours ago, Hutton Wink said: Classic late-bloomer who started late, but has a lot of promise, and provides an element that we're definitely missing right now -- like a younger Archibald with potentially more upside. A number of teams were after him, and Anaheim had him as an invite the previous year. The way he's progressing, we'll likely see him in games next year, and perhaps as soon as this year post-TDL down the stretch. But some people seem to think they're smarter than everyone else... #canucksmarmy Burke's such a tool. I see way too much negativity about unproven prospects out of CA, no need to put down one prospect in order to praise another. Granted, Laplante is a dud, but the QMJHL is littered with undersized forwards that are lighting it up (like Abramov) and players with MacEwen's skill set are tough to find. When I watch him play, he reminds me of what we all wanted Grenier to be. Think he could definitely see some game action next year depending on how he'll stack up compared to guys like Gaudette, Lind, Gadjovich, etc. Could throw Carcone in there too if he can find some better consistency to his game. 3 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenhodgejr Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 (edited) Plays a similar style to Zack Kassian Archibald MacEwen Virtanen Edited February 13, 2018 by kenhodgejr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 10 hours ago, stonecoldstevebernier said: Burke's such a tool. I see way too much negativity about unproven prospects out of CA, no need to put down one prospect in order to praise another. Granted, Laplante is a dud, but the QMJHL is littered with undersized forwards that are lighting it up (like Abramov) and players with MacEwen's skill set are tough to find. When I watch him play, he reminds me of what we all wanted Grenier to be. Think he could definitely see some game action next year depending on how he'll stack up compared to guys like Gaudette, Lind, Gadjovich, etc. Could throw Carcone in there too if he can find some better consistency to his game. Funny, you've seen him play much more than I but I was thinking the same thing. Has he only had the one fight this year? Would have thought he'd at least have been challenged a number of times, but perhaps he doesn't feel he needs to prove himself in that regard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rocket Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 7 hours ago, kenhodgejr said: Plays a similar style to Zack Kassian Archibald MacEwen Virtanen 4th line of the Canucks or 1st line in Utica? Honestly could be either... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rush17 Posted February 13, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 13, 2018 (edited) There has been a lot of positive feedback from Utica coaching staff / player development on Zach MacEwen this year. This is a nice bit of information I was surprised when I heard though: good tidbit. Looks like we gems popping out of every corner of the garden. Edited February 13, 2018 by Rush17 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobart16 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Puts in the effort like Biega, but in a 6'3" 215 frame. Needs seasoning, but reminds me of a bigger Burrows without the cheap stuff. A real handful to play against. He is right where he belongs, especially with Archie, Boucher and Goldy up, and Megna, Bancks, Molino hurt. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecoldstevebernier Posted February 14, 2018 Author Share Posted February 14, 2018 16 hours ago, Hutton Wink said: Funny, you've seen him play much more than I but I was thinking the same thing. Has he only had the one fight this year? Would have thought he'd at least have been challenged a number of times, but perhaps he doesn't feel he needs to prove himself in that regard? Yeah, just the one I believe. He's not out there steamrolling people but he goes to the tough areas and doesn't shy away at all from mucking it up in the corners or in front of the net and like hobart said, he can be a real handful when he does that. Whereas Grenier always tried to be a playmaker/dangler and generally avoided the physical play... although strangely, Grenier fought fairly often. Maybe its just not MacEwen's thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 7 hours ago, stonecoldstevebernier said: Yeah, just the one I believe. He's not out there steamrolling people but he goes to the tough areas and doesn't shy away at all from mucking it up in the corners or in front of the net and like hobart said, he can be a real handful when he does that. Whereas Grenier always tried to be a playmaker/dangler and generally avoided the physical play... although strangely, Grenier fought fairly often. Maybe its just not MacEwen's thing. So he's at least more physical than Horvat or Gaunce, who do engage and battle but don't exactly get physically aggressive? Not an active hitter who goes looking for them but will deliver when there's an opportunity? The front-of/go-to-the-net stuff is something we definitely need more of, and even Dahlen sounds like he'll add that for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hobart16 Posted February 14, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 14, 2018 7 hours ago, stonecoldstevebernier said: Yeah, just the one I believe. He's not out there steamrolling people but he goes to the tough areas and doesn't shy away at all from mucking it up in the corners or in front of the net and like hobart said, he can be a real handful when he does that. Whereas Grenier always tried to be a playmaker/dangler and generally avoided the physical play... although strangely, Grenier fought fairly often. Maybe its just not MacEwen's thing. Macewen doesn't get in fights because he is honest out there. He just grinds away with no extra curricular stick stuff, nothing late, no grabbing, no yammering. He is just moving his legs when he is playing well so the other team can't really complain. Unlike with Cassels who enjoys agitating. 2 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentSam Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 22 hours ago, stonecoldstevebernier said: Yeah, just the one I believe. He's not out there steamrolling people but he goes to the tough areas and doesn't shy away at all from mucking it up in the corners or in front of the net and like hobart said, he can be a real handful when he does that. Whereas Grenier always tried to be a playmaker/dangler and generally avoided the physical play... although strangely, Grenier fought fairly often. Maybe its just not MacEwen's thing. Time can change that,. And if it’s the last thing on his list to polish, that’s good... he is 22? ... or perhaps he is more mentally wired like a Rick Nash. I hope we see him in Vancouver before the season ends. thanks for all the insight SCSBernier ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RetroCanuck Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 8 minutes ago, CRAZY_4_NAZZY said: Nice quick shot on that goal! Definitely has potential as a third line winger or 4C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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