Gaudette Celly Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 6 minutes ago, debluvscanucks said: He's part Viking, part roadrunner and has an element of confidence and cheek that doesn't go over the line to cross into arrogance. Just...so refreshing. He loves the game and it shows. He's so matter of fact about it all that it's almost like he's shrugging at everyone that we don't just get that. Those who really questioned his lack of size are seeing that it matters little. Unless someone is going to body slam him to the ice...which isn't supposed to happen....he's willing and able to stand his ground. I think what's impressed me most is that he is so feisty...that he takes umbrage and has little (no) fear. I expected he could skate his way out of things...but am pleasantly surprised to see his edge. Hate the shot blocking...but his interview that basically said you have to play d to have o sums up his team first attitude. No prima donna here, he's the real deal. And the final feather in this cap is how he could have likely got the EN for the hatty. But...didn't. It's almost like he isn't willing to have things handed to him. God, I love this kid. I see Bure'esque things but even better? Is that possible? Yes, exactly the same sentiments. His confidence is supreme to where he doesn't even hesitate or question his abilities, yet there's no bragging or arrogance. Might have expected him to be tentative in his return, but he never shies away from anything, whether contact, corner battles, or pucks fired his way. He doesn't agitate at all, but just "gets right in there" and does what needs to be done. He so totally understands hockey that he just goes out and does it, no matter the situation or end of the ice it happens to be in. Watching him, he's almost always the first forward back, and engages behind his own net in puck battles instead of hanging high hoping to cherry-pick. As such he's the epitome of leading-by-example. And as one commentator said, who didn't expect him to bury that breakaway? Comparisons are inevitable, but while Bure had big confidence it also went a bit over into self-righteousness or indignation imo, as opposed to team-first. He played a different style, but EP definitely has more play-making potential. EP's shot is better already, both in strength and accuracy, whereas Pavel would basically deke himself into depositing pucks into empty nets. Both have amazingly fast hands, but I think EP's on-ice IQ is at another level as well, whereas Bure relied on his speed and quickness to bewilder and physically beat the opposition. Built differently, Bure was more inclined to initiate contact given opportunities. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 1 hour ago, cory40 said: https://www.tsn.ca/radio/vancouver-1040/mckenzie-pettersson-not-taking-his-foot-off-the-pedal-1.1200874 Bob McKenzie says Elias could get 30 35 goals. But todays NHL is to hard to keep up the pace he is on. Which I agree, But would not be surprised if he keeps his 1.4 ppg pace. Considering learning center, learning the ice and doing fine! Maybe Bob is right. He knows his stuff. But EP is Canucks #1 offensive option at the moment. And Boeser isn't scoring many goals right now. I think EP gets 40+ goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Deathrowe Posted October 30, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2018 12 hours ago, ForzaTikare said: Swedish NHL reporter ranked the top 10 Swedes in NHL right now. Gabriel Landrskog Filip Forsberg Elias Pettersson Nicklas Bäckström Elias Lindholm John Klingberg Viktor Arvidsson Robin Lehner Jakob Silfverberg Rasmus Dahlin The comments about EP40: - if he wouldnt have suffered the concussion it is possible that this years hottest rookie would be on top of this list, Thats how dominant Elias was before the 2 weeks out that ended this weekend, now he is getting up to speed right where he was again This guy forgot about Victor Hedman 1 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForzaTikare Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 10 minutes ago, Deathrowe said: This guy forgot about Victor Hedman Has he been that much of a force so far this year? He didnt mention Erik Karlsson either cause he has been trash so far for the Sharks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathrowe Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 10 minutes ago, ForzaTikare said: Has he been that much of a force so far this year? He didnt mention Erik Karlsson either cause he has been trash so far for the Sharks Haha, I forgot about Karlsson. If you want to say the best Swedish players of October then this list might be fine. Otherwise I think its hard to mention the top 10 Swedes in the league without Karlsson or Hedman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCanuck Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 1 hour ago, ForzaTikare said: Has he been that much of a force so far this year? He didnt mention Erik Karlsson either cause he has been trash so far for the Sharks A Norris winner(Hedman) and a two time Norris winner(Karlsson) should top that list. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Monahan Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Tim and Sid are just gushing about him right now. Feels good man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre Mac Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 What a game. Lost in his two goals was that missed back check on the Greenway goal and you can tell EP40 was determined to redeem himself. It's not like he lost his man, just got outmuscled, but I am sure he blamed himself for that. As for his 2nd goal, man, shades of Bure. And you can tell he wanted no part of that empty netter for the hatty, with his awareness he probably knew where to be to score instead he covered for that puck hog Hutton. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250Integra Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 2 hours ago, Deathrowe said: This guy forgot about Victor Hedman And Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Henrik Lundqvist (Lehner really?)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Face Doom Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 This kid reminds me of Joe Sakic a little. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WonderTwinPowers Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 16 minutes ago, 250Integra said: And Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Henrik Lundqvist (Lehner really?)... Yup. Robin "watch as I throw all my credibility out the window" Lehner made the cut... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post -DLC- Posted October 30, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2018 3 hours ago, Hutton Wink said: Both have amazingly fast hands, but I think EP's on-ice IQ is at another level as well, whereas Bure relied on his speed and quickness to bewilder and physically beat the opposition. Built differently, Bure was more inclined to initiate contact given opportunities. Couldn't agree more, well said! Bure had the skill and speed but what EP brings is calculation. He maps out then executes. He's thinking ahead of the play...like he knew he was going to do a one timer if he got the puck, and did. It's like a defensive driver who is considering different "outs" (and ins) and anticipating what might happen so he's ready for it. There's something so incredibly special here. At this early stage, wow. Sky's the limit. This is the most excited I've been about hockey in a long, long time. 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Zepp Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 1 hour ago, playboi19 said: A Norris winner(Hedman) and a two time Norris winner(Karlsson) should top that list. One is injured and the other playing horribly. The list was ranking how they are playing "right now" and being injured, Hedman isn't playing at all right now (is on IR). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballisticsports. Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 8 minutes ago, debluvscanucks said: Couldn't agree more, well said! Bure had the skill and speed but what EP brings is calculation. He maps out then executes. He's thinking ahead of the play...like he knew he was going to do a one timer if he got the puck, and did. It's like a defensive driver who is considering different "outs" (and ins) and anticipating what might happen so he's ready for it. There's something so incredibly special here. At this early stage, wow. Sky's the limit. This is the most excited I've been about hockey in a long, long time. I think he thinks similar to a motocross racer So many things are happening so fast with different fast riders in front of you ,Jumps, ruts, riders, crashes in front of you, with terrain that's always changing etc He is able to look ahead and process the information to the quick changing environment around him and able to make last minute decisions that give him the best advantage to proceed and will take what is available to him on instinct 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messier's_elbow Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 I’ve never been so happy to be wrong in my life. Wanted Vilardi and got Swedish Gretzky instead. It was obvious last year when he won Swedish playoff MVP he was going to be good, but this good? His release reminds me of Sakic. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 42 minutes ago, debluvscanucks said: Couldn't agree more, well said! Bure had the skill and speed but what EP brings is calculation. He maps out then executes. He's thinking ahead of the play...like he knew he was going to do a one timer if he got the puck, and did. It's like a defensive driver who is considering different "outs" (and ins) and anticipating what might happen so he's ready for it. There's something so incredibly special here. At this early stage, wow. Sky's the limit. This is the most excited I've been about hockey in a long, long time. I had never seen any player as fast as Bure, not even the Roadrunner. Bure combined his speed with an ability to handle the puck at that high speed. We used to look at one another and ask whether we had actually seen what we just saw! EP40 is a different kinda cat. Your bolded above is to the point. He is thinking the game ala Gretzky not just at where the puck is going but how the opposing player is trying to make his play. His anticipation of that knee high flip last night and his interception of same was unbelievable. We all have to know that like Boeser last year, NHL defenders will adjust. I do not want to get everyone riled up again but EP40 has to be protected big time. The entire roster has to recognize that this kid will take them higher than they have ever been before. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoastsniper Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Seems like Jack Hughes has been keeping up with the Pettersson hype as well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cory40 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, ba;;isticsports said: I think he thinks similar to a motocross racer So many things are happening so fast with different fast riders in front of you ,Jumps, ruts, riders, crashes in front of you, with terrain that's always changing etc He is able to look ahead and process the information to the quick changing environment around him and able to make last minute decisions that give him the best advantage to proceed and will take what is available to him on instinct Might be the uni-cycle? or he rode a old kx 420? That would teach him to be alert! But my money is on the uni cycle! Edited October 31, 2018 by cory40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cory40 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 (edited) What really impresses me 7 games in is this: Everyone (or most, and you know who you are) claimed he would struggle 5 on 5 to put up points and would dominate on the power play. But it has been his 5 on 5 play where most of his points have been claimed! Edited October 31, 2018 by cory40 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 5 hours ago, debluvscanucks said: God, I love this kid. I see Bure'esque things but even better? Is that possible? 5 hours ago, Rick Blight said: Not only possible but methinks PROBABLE! Opinions from you two are impactful to me here. I've been mulling over whether or not Pettersson could end up as good or even better than Bure, but I've been hesitant to voice those thoughts since people (especially those who grew up watching Bure) don't react well to anyone being put above Bure (as I learned the hard way at the end of last season when I compared Bure and Boeser's rookie seasons). You two however watched Bure as a Canuck, so it's intriguing to hear that even you see the potential for Pettersson to get to and possibly even surpass Bure's level. I wonder how prevalent this sentiment is around early 90s Canuck fans? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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