Rob_Zepp Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 He is mentally prepared / you don't "take the shot" in OT unless you think you belong. His skating is a tad choppy and he looks a bit smaller than his size sometimes but an uncle of mine said that he reminds him of a former LA King Robataille who everyone doubted his ability coz he could not skate like the wind so instead he just went out and scored goals all the way to HOF. That is clearly a reach but I have been around game a bit and something about this player's knack to score seems hard wired and tough to ignore. I guess I am saying I would rather have a choppy skater I don't notice much until I look at the scoresheet each night than a flashy elite fast skating guy who gets 8 goals a year and always "shows promise". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 15 minutes ago, Rob_Zepp said: He is mentally prepared / you don't "take the shot" in OT unless you think you belong. His skating is a tad choppy and he looks a bit smaller than his size sometimes but an uncle of mine said that he reminds him of a former LA King Robataille who everyone doubted his ability coz he could not skate like the wind so instead he just went out and scored goals all the way to HOF. That is clearly a reach but I have been around game a bit and something about this player's knack to score seems hard wired and tough to ignore. I guess I am saying I would rather have a choppy skater I don't notice much until I look at the scoresheet each night than a flashy elite fast skating guy who gets 8 goals a year and always "shows promise". So like, lucky Luke over Mason Raymond right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Zepp Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 2 hours ago, riffraff said: So like, lucky Luke over Mason Raymond right? Never saw Robitaille play (was it Luke or Luc?) but that is the sort of idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 20 minutes ago, Rob_Zepp said: Never saw Robitaille play (was it Luke or Luc?) but that is the sort of idea. Yes my bad it was Luc. and your analogy is accurate. Luc was a fun player to watch. Had a similar kid in my team growing up. Looked like he was running on skates but crazy slick with the puck and always seemed to get away from checks. You wanted to be on his line because all the goals were pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitti999 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Absolutely ready. And could compete for rookie of the year. Only thing he could gain from Utica is they win more games down there. Lol. P.s. Rodin was aweful. Jolievi average and subban thinks he's a forward and would probably be better at one. Helm not bad. Brock needs to play with the big boys. Why waste the time. He's dominant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danjr Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Rodin had a few good shifts. The thing is he hasn't really played any serious amount of hockey for nearly a year and a half. He is going to be really rusty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 if vancouver legitimately wants to compete this year, and boeser keeps putting points on the board, they can't afford NOT to put him in the lineup, even if some rough edges to his game could use some rounding off. he's so good with and without the puck in the offensive zone, making smart, safe, but creative plays and finding soft spots. and his shot is gamebreaking. likely one of the top 10 shots in the league. he can pick a hole at will, or just fire it blind (like last night) and it's so heavy that unless the goalie gets all of it, it's going to find its way in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Crossbar Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 So far Boeser is 11GP - 7G - 3A at the NHL level. Albeit it was late last season, and now into preseason, but it's pretty clear he now needs meaningful NHL games. Stifling his momentum would be a mistake. We've needed goals since 2012. Ready is staring us in the face! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kloubek Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 11 minutes ago, Dr. Crossbar said: So far Boeser is 11GP - 7G - 3A at the NHL level. Albeit it was late last season, and now into preseason, but it's pretty clear he now needs meaningful NHL games. Stifling his momentum would be a mistake. We've needed goals since 2012. Ready is staring us in the face! Yeah, I don't think you can completely assume his current stats would translate 100% if he was on the team full-time, but I do think the sample size is growing to the level that his production isn't likely to be an anomaly. I agree that there is likely little point having him in Utica - especially considering we already burned a year off his EL contract so to burn another in Utica is really just a waste. It would also be a waste to see him on a lower line. I say he sticks with the team, and sticks on the top 2 lines for at least a dozen games to develop chemistry with his linemates and see how he does against higher level defenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSVII Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 He definitely deserves an extended look in the first reg season games. His shot i'd argue is ready already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldoescobar Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 I am a little mixed. I still think Boeser needs a year in the AHL... Its a big change (specially the amount of games) between college and the NHL. I like the kid and think he is doing well but its hard to say how well as I think he is really standing out right now because our other prospects are just playing atrociously. Although I like some of the effort that Virt has shown so far I think he is still destined for the AHL. The Rodin experiment needs to end. Nothing against the guy but I just dont think its in the cards with Vancouver. As for the rest, no one has really proven they deserve a shot whatsoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 SO ready and I feel like we have to build off this momentum with him. To treat him as "not ready" will possibly translate to he didn't do enough and can really mess up his mental game and have him overthink it all. I feel he's proven that he's ready and to deny that just sends all the wrong messages. Stoked to see where this goes...he looks so natural out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 I think some additional seasoning in the AHL wouldn't hurt, but I'd say he is ready for the NHL. What I liked from him the most from the handful of games last season, was that he gave me an impression that he is one of those guys that can learn on the job, like Bo. Some guys are thrusted to the job and can't handle it, and absolutely must be sent to the AHL. A player like Brock and Bo, you thrust them to the job, they find a way to swim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggins Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Boeser's been making a pretty good case for himself. But I figure it's the last two preseason games that will really decide it. When there's far more NHL regulars playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
komodo0921 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 10 hours ago, nitti999 said: Absolutely ready. And could compete for rookie of the year. Only thing he could gain from Utica is they win more games down there. Lol. P.s. Rodin was aweful. Jolievi average and subban thinks he's a forward and would probably be better at one. Helm not bad. Brock needs to play with the big boys. Why waste the time. He's dominant. Want to see him in the "A" for one season to show he can play with consistency over the course of a long season. No harm in doing so. Even if we made the playoffs, I don't see us winning a series. All that does is take us out of contention for a high draft pick. With all the veteran signings, I can see this being the plan, all the way. Brock is a wise kid, beyond his years and would understand managements strategy and, more than likely,would agree. I'm in full support of the rebuild strategy and would look at it as another blunder to rush youth too early. Jumping from a 42 game University season to a 82 game NHL season against bigger, tougher, more experienced veterans in the NHL, is a lot to ask of him. He's doing well right now against younger, less experienced players but, I don't like the idea of throwing him into the fray without having, at least, seen him play pro at lower levels first. It's the responsible thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canacks1970 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 1 hour ago, Ronaldoescobar said: I am a little mixed. I still think Boeser needs a year in the AHL... Its a big change (specially the amount of games) between college and the NHL. I like the kid and think he is doing well but its hard to say how well as I think he is really standing out right now because our other prospects are just playing atrociously. Although I like some of the effort that Virt has shown so far I think he is still destined for the AHL. The Rodin experiment needs to end. Nothing against the guy but I just dont think its in the cards with Vancouver. As for the rest, no one has really proven they deserve a shot whatsoever. I can agree to a certain point .But they're are players that came out of college that adapted to the Nhl without going to the Minors. One of the advantages that Boeser has is that he was playing against 21-23 year old players the last two years. Which in some ways makes him more prepared than a player coming out of Major Jr. who has been playing against 16-20 year olds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggins Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 22 minutes ago, canacks1970 said: I can agree to a certain point .But they're are players that came out of college that adapted to the Nhl without going to the Minors. One of the advantages that Boeser has is that he was playing against 21-23 year old players the last two years. Which in some ways makes him more prepared than a player coming out of Major Jr. who has been playing against 16-20 year olds. As true as that is, the majority of those 21-23 year olds will never step on NHL ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeBee51 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 2 hours ago, kloubek said: I agree that there is likely little point having him in Utica - especially considering we already burned a year off his EL contract so to burn another in Utica is really just a waste. Did he? I thought he could play up to 10 games without burning a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10pavelbure96 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 3 minutes ago, CeeBee51 said: Did he? I thought he could play up to 10 games without burning a year. I believe that's a chl thing. Doesn't work with college players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10pavelbure96 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 I consider myself a very optimistic and positive fan. If Brock is cut I will be very displeased with this management, who I have supported since day 1. Brock was ready yesterday! 110% he should be there on opening night imo. With the rebuild in full swing and icing a younger team mantra. Brock should be a lock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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