Popular Post ForzaTikare Posted February 8, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2018 13 hours ago, GrizzlyAdams said: Recent interview with Elias http://hockeynews.se/articles/1911/ It was in Swedish and I’m not the best at interpreting translations (perhaps @ForzaTikare can help with that?)but here are some basic points: On not being selected to the Olympic Team: - It wasn’t my decision to make, it was the federations choice. Obviously it’s unfortunate that I wasn’t picked, but now I can focus on Vaxjo—and this gives me ‘a carrot to work harder’ - I would like to prove them wrong, but I’m not thinking about that. I never expected my SHL season to be as good as it has been On passing Backstrom for most points as a U20 player in the 21st century SHL: - Heard something about that on Twitter. It’s a lot of fun. On the CHL final, and whether he was nervous or not: - It was fun! Disappointing to lose, brings back memories of losing to Canada in January - Wasn’t nervous, but rather excited to play in such a big match Side note: the article also mentions that of the top 25 players in the SHL in terms of points, Elias has been on for the fewest goals against (10) Seems about right Nothing big Missed and nothing exagerrated This is what Peter Forsberg is saying "Elias is doing things at the ice what just a few in the history can, i dont know what he isnt in the olympics but maybe the team sweden GM thinks he doesnt have the physics to play against some of the best players in the world" https://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/hockey/a/P3oByb/foppas-hyllning-till-stortalangen 3 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Just now, ForzaTikare said: Seems about right Nothing big Missed and nothing exagerrated This is what Peter Forsberg is saying "Elias is doing things at the ice what just a few in the history can, i dont know what he isnt in the olympics but maybe the team sweden GM thinks he doesnt have the physics to play against some of the best players in the world" https://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/hockey/a/P3oByb/foppas-hyllning-till-stortalangen Foppa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimberWolf Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 (edited) On 2/7/2018 at 3:05 PM, stawns said: I would normally agree with you, but I'm seeing the same trend in the playoffs as I do in the reg season. Little to no body contact and a much lower intensity than there used to be. Sucks for fans of what hockey used to be, great for guys like EP and all the other little guys that seem to be dominating these days. We heard that one before then 2011 happened Edited February 9, 2018 by TimberWolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 20 hours ago, Fanuck said: Generally I'd agree with you, but watching Anaheim the past couple rounds in the post-season tells me there is still some 'old-school' hockey to be played if you have both the coach and personnel to do so. They have absolutely no problem making the other team pay a price (both the clean way and the questionable way) to get a win out of them in the playoffs. Is this style of play trending down as the kids say - probably, but it's not completely dead yet. The Oilers had a pretty physical run last year as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenhodgejr Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 (edited) On 07/02/2018 at 10:11 AM, aGENT said: *On top of Horvat and Boeser. FWIW, most teams don't have six, legit 'top 6' players in their top 6. Damn near impossible to find/acquire and even harder to fit under the cap. They generally have 4+/- legit, play driving, top 6 guys and a couple good, hard working, complimentary 'middle 6' guys on their top lines. I agree, and its also about chemistry. Sometimes really skilled guys play better when they have a hard working crash and bang type player who can create room for them to do their thing, so chemistry can play a big part when forming lines. Sometimes players look good on paper but when you try them in real life they don't work out. Maybe Pettersson takes our top line and Boeser goes on line 2. Pettersson Horvat Lind Dahlin Gaudette Boeser Edited February 9, 2018 by kenhodgejr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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24K PureCool Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 4 hours ago, Silky mitts said: Only elite, not franchise?! Time to go back to the bunker and lay low in the basement for the next five years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 4 minutes ago, 24K PureCool said: Only elite, not franchise?! Time to go back to the bunker and lay low in the basement for the next five years. Only franchise, not generational?! Some Canucks fan you are. This is Elias MF Pettersson we’re talking about! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3aL Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 On 2018-02-08 at 8:41 AM, ForzaTikare said: Seems about right Nothing big Missed and nothing exagerrated This is what Peter Forsberg is saying "Elias is doing things at the ice what just a few in the history can, i dont know what he isnt in the olympics but maybe the team sweden GM thinks he doesnt have the physics to play against some of the best players in the world" https://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/hockey/a/P3oByb/foppas-hyllning-till-stortalangen Really awesome to see recognition from the man the legend himself - and I like how he addressed the olympics too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nave Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Man, Pettersson Horvat Boeser could be a really sweet line 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger-Hearted Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 6 hours ago, 24K PureCool said: Only elite, not franchise?! Time to go back to the bunker and lay low in the basement for the next five years. 5 hours ago, SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME said: Only franchise, not generational?! Some Canucks fan you are. This is Elias MF Pettersson we’re talking about! Elite and franchise can be the same thing. However, Pettersson won't be a generational player but who knows??Gilbert Perrault, Peter Stastny, Steve Yzerman and Joe Sakic weren't generational players like Gretzky and Lemieux but they were definitely franchise players. Wouldn't surprise me seeing Pettersson developing into one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messier's_elbow Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Our PP is going to be deadly in a few years. Petterson and Boeser for one timers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3aL Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Well according to button he is ELITE ELITE So double elite I believe this translates to franchise potential, haha but doesn't want to come out and say franchise just in case it doesn't translate to NHL quickly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3aL Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 (edited) The only prospects in Canucks history buttons ever really praised from my memory are: Boeser Demko Gaudette EP so far he's 1/4 and looking like 4/4 of all 4 being impact players for us. Edited February 10, 2018 by R3aL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 16 hours ago, SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME said: Only franchise, not generational?! Some Canucks fan you are. This is Elias MF Pettersson we’re talking about! I consider Stamkos elite. Not generational? I'm ok with that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rollieo Del Fuego Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 The more experience he gets at wing the better for his long term development and his likely deployment with us for starters next year... EP / Bo / BB or vica winger's is what I'm thinking to start ( or as close too the start as BB came this year...Greener's shenanigans...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Just now, Rollieo Del Fuego said: The more experience he gets at wing the better for his long term development and his likely deployment with us for starters next year... EP / Bo / BB or vica winger's is what I'm thinking to start ( or as close too the start as BB came this year...Greener's shenanigans...) I don't see it that way at all. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 @Rollieo Del Fuego, brought this over from the Lind thread. Because it was worth commenting on here! The big difference between Hischier & Petterson (my observation) is the all out speed NH has to offer. Its game breaking! Which includes making plays at speed. EP is not there... But a substantial number of smaller differences go to EP? They probably share vision and game sense offensively? As good as NH is, EP has the dangle. A better shot? Physical traits like reach! Inexhaustible endurance. A motor he uses to play passing lanes, hawk pucks, check, back check, fore-check. I'm essentially suggesting he's the better 2 way / defensive player, EP? And its worth mentioning that, while NH has that ability to break teams with his play at pace, EP has that magical ability to slow a game down. He has no problem handling a puck under pressure, he's evasive, protects the puck, holds people off with his balance & reach, then makes plays as they open when guys cannot handle his dangles and ability to hold guys off... Very Sedin like, even more so? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollieo Del Fuego Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 4 minutes ago, Canuck Surfer said: @Rollieo Del Fuego, brought this over from the Lind thread. Because it was worth commenting on here! The big difference between Hischier & Petterson (my observation) is the all out speed NH has to offer. Its game breaking! Which includes making plays at speed. EP is not there... But a substantial number of smaller differences go to EP? They probably share vision and game sense offensively? As good as NH is, EP has the dangle. A better shot? Physical traits like reach! Inexhaustible endurance. A motor he uses to play passing lanes, hawk pucks, check, back check, fore-check. I'm essentially suggesting he's the better 2 way / defensive player, EP? And its worth mentioning that, while NH has that ability to break teams with his play at pace, EP has that magical ability to slow a game down. He has no problem handling a puck under pressure, he's evasive, protects the puck, holds people off with his balance & reach, then makes plays as they open when guys cannot handle his dangles and ability to hold guys off... Very Sedin like, even more so? That's pretty much the way I see it...thanks for posting that. I do think EP's straight ahead speed is above average...it's his edge-work and core-strength/balance that needs the work....5 more Lbs. of muscle with half of that in his stomach...and he should be good to compete for the Calder...same as BB this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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