Goal:thecup Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 25 minutes ago, Hairy Kneel said: Rathbone can join the 'committee' whoever is needed gets going. Next man up style. Talent-wise, I think he is the best of the wannabes and may be able to hold down a spot; it's just that he is waiver exempt for one more year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 2 minutes ago, Muttley said: Rathbone is an aggressive offense minded defense man. That's been his forte. There's nothing wrong with that but he does choose the wrong situations to do it at times. Gets caught up-ice resulting in a chance against. He has to pick his spots with more foresight. Paying attention to what the coach wants will be key. No question about the talent level. For a smaller guy, he hits pretty hard and isn't afraid to muck it up when the case calls for it, got a wee bit of a temper on him. It can work but he has to listen to the coach. we're lucky to have Bruce, he'll be able to get the message though I'm sure. I'm just happy we don't have to worry about Baumer guiding this kid. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 4 minutes ago, Muttley said: Rathbone is an aggressive offense minded defense man. That's been his forte. There's nothing wrong with that but he does choose the wrong situations to do it at times. Gets caught up-ice resulting in a chance against. He has to pick his spots with more foresight. Paying attention to what the coach wants will be key. No question about the talent level. For a smaller guy, he hits pretty hard and isn't afraid to muck it up when the case calls for it, got a wee bit of a temper on him. It can work but he has to listen to the coach. Last year he looked a bit shy in traffic at times. I remember specifically once behind the opposition net him getting pushed around. Not a good look. Yep leave the fancy stuff to Huggy for sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcam Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Goal:thecup said: Talent-wise, I think he is the best of the wannabes and may be able to hold down a spot; it's just that he is waiver exempt for one more year. I really do think Rathbone with show his true skill in this training camp and pre season.. Would be so awesome to have a offensive D man on 3 sets of defence. Rathbone on 3 pairing with Poolman//Dermott ---Schenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, Hairy Kneel said: How has Rathbones physical training been? Has he been lifting at all? Put on any muscle? Be good to see a tougher Rath, looked a bit soft on the boards when he was called up last year. He's a notorious gym rat and was already built like a fire hydrant. I wouldn't worry about that. His biggest issue will be his ability to play defense (and will he get the opportunity to play to his strengths). Everything else about his game is at an NHL level. Edited September 10, 2022 by aGENT 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophomore Jinx Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 On 9/7/2022 at 11:44 AM, Muttley said: Let's make a deal for an old (not so old) buddy of Rathbone. Played together in Utica some. https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=192491 Reilly Walsh / right shot defense / Cap hit $925,000. / New Jersey. What would it take? 1 hour ago, Muttley said: but he has to listen to the coach. I'd love the addition of Reilly to our squad, he comes from the same great program as Rathbone, not sure if we could offer anything enticing enough though trade wise? With Rathbone's history with Cull, hopefully hits the ground running this season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook007 Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 1 hour ago, aGENT said: He's a notorious gym rat and was already built like a fire hydrant. I wouldn't worry about that. His biggest issue will be his ability to play defense (and will he get the opportunity to play to his strengths). Everything else about his game is at an NHL level. Extremely important... especially if he ends up playing 3rd pair with OEL and Hughes on the top two LHD... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook007 Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 3 hours ago, Hairy Kneel said: Last year he looked a bit shy in traffic at times. I remember specifically once behind the opposition net him getting pushed around. Not a good look. Yep leave the fancy stuff to Huggy for sure. Yep... more important he gets to defend better first and foremost, and then the rest will follow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 3 hours ago, aGENT said: He's a notorious gym rat and was already built like a fire hydrant. I wouldn't worry about that. His biggest issue will be his ability to play defense (and will he get the opportunity to play to his strengths). Everything else about his game is at an NHL level. I hope he watched his own tape. Not for his offense just his defensive play. Last we thing a need is a cherry picker hanging outside the blue line. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Alflives Posted September 10, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2022 Rathbone will soon become our third best D after Quinn and OEL. Very skilled, very competitive, and very smart. 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alienhuggyflow Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 On 9/10/2022 at 11:38 AM, spook007 said: Extremely important... especially if he ends up playing 3rd pair with OEL and Hughes on the top two LHD... Gotta figure OEL with his experience at RHD gets moved over at camp and hopefully solves the issue, internally. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook007 Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Alienhuggyflow said: Gotta figure OEL with his experience at RHD gets moved over at camp and hopefully solves the issue, internally. It'll be interesting to see, how they tackle it... They could also leave OEL with Myers. My only concern with moving OEL to the right, is who plays with Myers? Unless QH plays with OEL, it would demote Myers to the 3rd line, as QH with Myers hasn't worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook007 Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 3 hours ago, Muttley said: Vancouver Canucks of Tomorrow: Jack Rathbone September 11, 2022 By Rob Simpson Jack Rathbone playing for the Vancouver Canucks in 2021. Canucks of Tomorrow is assessing every prospect in the Vancouver Canucks system and what they are projecting to be in the future. We’ll be looking at the strengths and weaknesses of their game, as well as what the future holds for them if and when they advance through the Vancouver organization. Today, we feature Jack Rathbone. JACK RATHBONE Position: Left-shot defenceman How Acquired: Drafted, 4th-round, 95th-overall, 2017 2021-22 Stats: (GP-G-A-PTS) 39-10-30-40, 15 PIM (Abbotsford, AHL) Contract Status: A two-season, one-way NHL deal that pays him an average of $850,000 per season. Anticipated 2022-23 Team: Vancouver Canucks PROSPECT SYNOPSIS This may be the most poignant of our “Vancouver Canucks of the Future” series. Or maybe the most pressing? How about urgent? Just above here, Rathbone’s anticipated team is listed as the Vancouver Canucks. That’s not being overly optimistic, that’s just because we only allow ourselves one choice, and Vancouver seems the logical option. There would be more than a few disappointed hockey folks if Rathbone’s fulltime NHL dream doesn’t become a reality, obviously no one more so than the player himself. If top lefty D-man Quinn Hughes is capable and ultimately willing to move to the right side for this season, then the likelihood of Rathbone’s life in the big show increases. If Hughes moves over, Oliver Ekman-Larsson would move up and slot into the top pair on the left side, leaving plenty of room for Rathbone to work his way into one of the next four. The 23-year-old former 4th-round draft pick of the Canucks in 2017 would otherwise be facing ‘do or die’ territory as it relates to his Vancouver future. If he’s not ready this season, head scratching would ensue. Optimism stems from the fact Rathbone showed his mettle towards the end of last season after returning from injury and leading the Abbotsford Canucks to the AHL Calder Cup playoffs. He was sterling after missing a month and a half due to a cheap shot check by Colton Sceviour of Bakersfield in an American Hockey League game back on February 16th. Rathbone ended up a point-a-game D-man in the AHL. He’s been a standout at every level he’s played, including at Harvard where he spent the 2018-’19 college hockey season with partner Adam Fox, the eventual 2021 Norris Trophy winner for the New York Rangers. Future “He’s an extremely talented player,” Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin said of Rathbone in early July. “Nothing is for granted here, and I expect Jack to come in and compete for a spot on our team. We want to make sure we create internal competition. We’re excited for younger players to be pushing for ice time.” Rathbone has already played 17 career games at hockey’s highest level. He got his first NHL goal out of the way back in the spring of 2021 against Mikko Koskinen of the Edmonton Oilers. He’s shown excellent skating ability, manoeuvrability, and creativity. Added strength and maturity will come. The door’s wide open and Rathbone is expected to confidently walk through it. Hope they are right, cause this looks exactly like the articles written about Rathbone a year ago. Definitely hope he is ready to take the next step, but only time will tell. Atm I think it 50/50 if he will be a Canuck or will be part of a package... the talent is definitely there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 The tapes he should be looking at are of Alex Biega (who was similar size 5'10 199) Be aggressive in your own zone. Match the forward and wait for support. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcam Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 So excited to see Rathbone this season... New management have watched Rathbone enough to know how much skill this young guy has. Rathbone has the elite skating and skill.. Rathbone will have fans excited... Go Rathbone Go ! Starts as #6 and works into a # 4 D man very soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenhodgejr Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 I think Rathbone makes our top 4 this season OEL Hughes Rathbone Schenn Poolman Myers Dermot Boroughs 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johngould21 Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 8 hours ago, kenhodgejr said: I think Rathbone makes our top 4 this season OEL Hughes Rathbone Schenn Poolman Myers Dermot Boroughs I think one of the top 6 positions is Dermott's to lose. OEL Hughes Dermott Myers Rathbone Schenn/Poolman (if healthy) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kenhodgejr Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 9 hours ago, -Vintage Canuck- said: Didn't he get a hole in one earlier in the year? I'm still trying to get one and I've been golfing for 30 years! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted September 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 20, 2022 9 hours ago, kenhodgejr said: Didn't he get a hole in one earlier in the year? I'm still trying to get one and I've been golfing for 30 years! Yeah, I think he got a hole-in-one during a recent round he played with Conor Garland and Ryan Donato. From what I’ve heard, Rathbone and Garland spent a lot of time together this off-season, both training and socializing, and it gets quite competitive at times. Garland said something to the effect that he’s never met another player who works harder and pushes him more to compete and improve than Rathbone, whether it’s in the gym, on the ice, or at the golf course. Jack is such a beast. He has an amazing work ethic, competitive nature, and a strong drive to be the best possible athlete he can be. Rathbone is probably one of the hardest working guys in this organization, when it comes to his workouts and training, and he could be the heir apparent to the Sedins, in terms of his yearly off-season strength and fitness gains and showing up in peak condition for testing at training camp every year. 10 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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