ruilin96 Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 7 minutes ago, SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME said: Oh man, I want Hughes here now. That cheeky bank pass to set up to breakaway winner in 3-on-3 OT: Hughes had 2 assists in the 3-2 win, but only one will count officially as 3-on-3 OT points don’t get credited to season scoring stats (NCAA quirk). It boggles my mind why the NCAA does this. Why can't OT points count on official score-sheet as well? I can't think of any other leagues at any level or international games does this. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 (edited) 12 minutes ago, ruilin96 said: It boggles my mind why the NCAA does this. Why can't OT points count on official score-sheet as well? I can't think of any other leagues at any level or international games does this. I think it’s just that the 3-on-3 is new. They play a five minute 5v5 OT, which traditionally was how games ended. If tied, it was just scored a tie. Now they continue to 3v3 for 5 minutes and play for an extra point (and shootout after if still tied). I’d expect they’ll eventually adopt 3-on-3 fully and count the points scored, but they’re just experimenting with the format right now. In any case, Hughes is deadly in 3-on-3 because he has so much space to work with and he combines elite skating, a high degree of escapability, and superior playmaking, making him a constant threat when he’s out. The points he picks up might not pad his totals, but the experience of playing those 3v3 OTs is certainly preparing him for the extra frame at the pro level. Edited December 8, 2018 by SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Autocorrect is messing with me 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rindiculous Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 What was with all the hype for Mittelstadt last year? Hughes is in his D+1 like Mittelstadt was, is a defenseman, and has a higher in ppg... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruilin96 Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 6 minutes ago, Rindiculous said: What was with all the hype for Mittelstadt last year? Hughes is in his D+1 like Mittelstadt was, is a defenseman, and has a higher in ppg... The 2017 draft at the time was seen as a relatively weak draft with average players and not a lot of elite talent. Mittlestadt at the time was consider one of the more promising players who could become a 1st line center. He also had a good WJC (I personally am not too hype up or get too down with players performance at WJC). In recent years, players with a good WJC gets hyped by the media a lot. Not a lot of media coverage on junior games or NCAA games, and if a player have a good WJC, they get a lot of vibe. Remember the hype around Hogdson and Schroeder after their WJC performances? It is similar to that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gaudette Celly Posted December 8, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 8, 2018 On 12/3/2018 at 9:19 PM, Stormriders said: I would be shocked if he didn't start on the 1st unit, and if that doesn't happen, it will within the first month. This guy is easily the best PP quarterback today in the Canuck's system, and is what he excels at. It's like this year when some suggested EP might start in Utica, and others said maybe centre in a few years, . . . and look what happened. He has already played with the top NHLrs and didn't look out of place. Hughes is elite offensively and a PP specialist. Like Pettersson, he will be a PP1 walk-on out of camp. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dura_mater Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 On 12/6/2018 at 6:57 AM, stawns said: you have no idea if Hughes will be able to pull that off against the est players in the world. I want to think he can, but at his size, it's not going to be easy Disagree. Cam Robinson says if he were to play on the Canucks today he'd be their best skating defense man. That says a lot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted December 8, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 8, 2018 4 minutes ago, dura_mater said: Disagree. Cam Robinson says if he were to play on the Canucks today he'd be their best skating defense man. That says a lot. Says a lot about Hughes or the current state of our defence? Mostly kidding. Hughes would be the best skating defenceman on a lot of teams. He’s that good. But our defence definitely needs some work. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBackup Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 On 12/5/2018 at 12:57 PM, stawns said: you have no idea if Hughes will be able to pull that off against the est players in the world. I want to think he can, but at his size, it's not going to be easy He didn’t look out of place as an 18 year old playing against the best players in the world at the WC. Given the way the game is trending I’m not too worried. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat Fingers Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 12 hours ago, ruilin96 said: It boggles my mind why the NCAA does this. Why can't OT points count on official score-sheet as well? I can't think of any other leagues at any level or international games does this. They treat it the same a shot outs. Its after the extra frame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat Fingers Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 12 hours ago, Rindiculous said: What was with all the hype for Mittelstadt last year? Hughes is in his D+1 like Mittelstadt was, is a defenseman, and has a higher in ppg... Middlestad was according to THN, the best prospect in Hockey... looks like he is still a top prospect in hockey.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat Fingers Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 7 hours ago, dura_mater said: Disagree. Cam Robinson says if he were to play on the Canucks today he'd be their best skating defense man. That says a lot. 100% agree, but he would struggle without possession at times IMO. He and EP40 could play keep away all night. They would have too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat Fingers Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 7 hours ago, SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME said: Says a lot about Hughes or the current state of our defence? Mostly kidding. Hughes would be the best skating defenceman on a lot of teams. He’s that good. But our defence definitely needs some work. Call me crazy, my wife does, but I am more excited to see Woo in a nucks Jersey. Hughes is going to be electrifying, but I love the throwback d man that can get Gordie Howe hat tricks. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attila Umbrus Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 42 minutes ago, Bitter Melon said: He didn’t look out of place as an 18 year old playing against the best players in the world at the WC. Given the way the game is trending I’m not too worried. Yep he looked great, when you have Patrick Kane swooning over you then yah you've got game! All his US team mates were impressed by him. I'm sure they know how to judge whether a guy can play in the NHL or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCNate Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 I feel that Quinn Hughes is the 3rd best player in the Canucks organization right now, behing Bo and EP, ahead of Brock and Virt. He is going to change the entire look of this team when he signs. Can't believe we have him. We haven't ever had a defenseman that has the gamebreaking skill and skating ability he does. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKnight Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 18 minutes ago, Attila Umbrus said: Yep he looked great, when you have Patrick Kane swooning over you then yah you've got game! All his US team mates were impressed by him. I'm sure they know how to judge whether a guy can play in the NHL or not. Now just imagine if we get his bro. 2 Pat Kanes?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rekker Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, BCNate said: I feel that Quinn Hughes is the 3rd best player in the Canucks organization right now, behing Bo and EP, ahead of Brock and Virt. He is going to change the entire look of this team when he signs. Can't believe we have him. We haven't ever had a defenseman that has the gamebreaking skill and skating ability he does. I watched his game yesterday, first game I've seen him play in awhile....I may have caught myself drooling at one point. His vision is incredible, his turns and passing are crisp. My favourite part was how he uses his edgework and quick speed to create room. Speed in that he will be going along at a good clip and then, bam, boosters that catch defenders flat footed. I honestly believe he will be yet another Calder candidate for the Canucks next year. Exactly, exactly the kind of dman this team desperately needs. Edited December 8, 2018 by rekker 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The_Rocket Posted December 8, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 8, 2018 https://twitter.com/nhlrankking/status/1071427898572201984?s=21 three Canucks in the top PNHLe scores for defensive prospects... Woo, Rathbone, and of course Hughes (who is tied for #2). 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Monahan Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 3 minutes ago, The_Rocket said: https://twitter.com/nhlrankking/status/1071427898572201984?s=21 three Canucks in the top PNHLe scores for defensive prospects... Woo, Rathbone, and of course Hughes (who is tied for #2). I think you missed a pretty notable one, look between 20 and 22 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 (edited) Pretty good company, for our prospects making that list. EDIT: see previous page Edited December 8, 2018 by SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The_Rocket Posted December 8, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 8, 2018 17 minutes ago, Sean Monahan said: I think you missed a pretty notable one, look between 20 and 22 An absolute embarrassment on me and my family for that blunder. joulevi is my guy and I failed him 2 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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