Green Building Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 5 minutes ago, aGENT said: His size will be a concern to people until it isn't. We'll start finding that out one way or another next fall. That said, by most accounts, despite his smaller (thinner) size, EP's apparently, actually quite strong. 'Wiry-strong' with good core strength is the general consensus. It's why he's been able to be successful in a top men's league at his age/size (and obviously his skill/ability). And he has another off season to improve on that as well. He certainly won't be the first skinny/smaller kid to prove he belongs in today's NHL if he does make it. FWIW, I'm not inking him in any potential line ups yet. Light pencil at most I think he'll be in a battle with Goldobin, Dahlen (maybe this year's 1st) etc for a skilled W'er spot on the club. I do think he'll have a VERY good chance of earning it though. It's posts like these that have me second guessing a bit and writing both Pettersson and Gaudette into next years lineup right alongside Dahlin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Building Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Just now, Hutton Wink said: Get yer shades ready. Might even need a welder's mask. I can deal with that. He already shines. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollieo Del Fuego Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 26 minutes ago, aGENT said: I don't think anyone's saying he should be handed a spot regardless of how he plays. If he clearly struggles transferring to the N.A. game when he gets here, is easily pushed around and outmatched etc, he won't be on the Canucks. But if his season is any indication, we may just have an elite prospect on our hands here who's broken/set to break generations old scoring records, in a VERY good men's league, at 18/19 years old and despite his slighter build. He may just be too damn talented to play anywhere else. That's the word... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegionOfDoom Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 1 hour ago, ForzaTikare said: He's getting close.... Elias “the giraffe” pettersson that neck is a record of its own 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theo5789 Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 45 minutes ago, Green Building said: I know Linden has already stated that Pettersson would play in NA next season, but despite his insane talent level you can count me in the category of fans that feel he should play another year in Europe or Utica before joining the Canucks, unless he absolutely shines at camp in September. What do people who have watched him play a few dozen games this year say about that? Utica is in NA, so he's either good enough to crack the NHL roster or he's going to Utica if Linden is saying he's coming to NA. He would/should be one of the first call ups if he does end up in Utica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theo5789 Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 7 minutes ago, LegionOfDoom said: Elias “the giraffe” pettersson that neck is a record of its own We should sign Ryno, with him, the giraffe and the bulldog, it will be a zoo out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Building Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 8 minutes ago, LegionOfDoom said: Elias “the giraffe” pettersson that neck is a record of its own Seriously, I thought giraffe even before I read your post under the picture. The guy could peak around corners like water from The Abyss. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancaster Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Just checking out the stats of Kent Nilsson...... wow! Stanley Cup with the Oilers, most points in a season by a Swede and Flame at 131 pts, most assists by a Flame in a season at 82.... a player who Wayne Gretzky said was the most skilled he has ever played with. Random information.... he's the father of former NHLer and 2003 1st round draft pick of the Islanders, Robert Nilsson. Robert happens to be married to Nikolai Khaibulin's daughter. Anyways.... if EP can be as successful as Kent Nilsson.... it'll be as if the Canucks found a Henrik Sedin/Markus Naslund hybrid! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dungass Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 5 canucks on that list, I'd say we have quite the swedish connection. Suites me fine, love the place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuck1991 Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 58 minutes ago, Nuxfanabroad said: Would a "kid" line work? Young GOAT... Leipsic - Bo - Boeser EP - Gaudette - Virtanen Baer/Gran - Sutter - Loui virtanen n pettersson on same line would be nice. Virtanen needs to finish plays, he has had countless chances in.last few games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nooks Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 40 minutes ago, Green Building said: Seriously, I thought giraffe even before I read your post under the picture. The guy could peak around corners like water from The Abyss. Head and shoulders better than the competition. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Building Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 8 minutes ago, Nooks said: Head and shoulders better than the competition. He and Brock could have the shampoo market covered. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV's Coin Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 1 hour ago, LegionOfDoom said: Elias “the giraffe” pettersson that neck is a record of its own Elias walks into a bar and sits down on a bar stool. Bartender says "Longneck"? Elias says "What did you call me"? Bartender says " Do you want a Budweiser Longneck"? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3aL Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Cody who? "Cody Glass" who the f is that!?? unbelievable - this kid.... can't wait to see him play for thand nux and for his body to mature more wow he's something special Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BananaMash Posted March 2, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 2, 2018 On 6/23/2017 at 4:42 PM, BananaMash said: I AM EXCITED. A bit riskier than Glass, but Petterson has such a high offensive ceiling. I'm peeing myself I'm so happy. I've never felt so validated in my life. 12 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dats hockey Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Our power play is going to be absolutely FILTHY next year 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 6 hours ago, Bigturk8 said: God this kid is good lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 27 minutes ago, Dats hockey said: Our power play is going to be absolutely FILTHY next year We are ranked 7 in PP now. I'm guessing rank 2 next season if the twins return Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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J-23 Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 45 minutes ago, Dats hockey said: Our power play is going to be absolutely FILTHY next year Pettersson - Horvat - Gaudette Boeser - Stecher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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