HorvatToBaertschi Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 D prospect pool is now: Hughes Juolevi Tryamkin Woo Brisebois McEneny Sautner Rathbone Utunen Brassard etc.... i’m over the moon. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJockitch Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Benning's strategy is clear now, he values skating above all else. Tryamkin was picked not because he is 6'7" but because he can really skate and is 6'7". This is the linchpin player in this draft for his philosophy. Watching him skating up ice with Jake in full stride will be like a powerskating clinic. His stick handling is fairly remarkable too. Not a booming shot but also a very selective shooter with an accurate wrister. I think CA summed it along the lines of he doesn't throw a lot of low chance shots on net but prefers to set up high opportunity scoring chances. Not a bad thing. Get someone out there on the PP with a big slapper and good to go. Perhaps more than anyone else in this draft this kid will bring people out of their seats with some of the things he does, first he is an exciting hockey player, an entertaining hockey player, but also a very good one. I suspect we will see him next year on the right side, that is just wild conjecture though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 1 hour ago, DrJockitch said: Benning's strategy is clear now, he values skating above all else. Tryamkin was picked not because he is 6'7" but because he can really skate and is 6'7". This is the linchpin player in this draft for his philosophy. Watching him skating up ice with Jake in full stride will be like a powerskating clinic. His stick handling is fairly remarkable too. Not a booming shot but also a very selective shooter with an accurate wrister. I think CA summed it along the lines of he doesn't throw a lot of low chance shots on net but prefers to set up high opportunity scoring chances. Not a bad thing. Get someone out there on the PP with a big slapper and good to go. Perhaps more than anyone else in this draft this kid will bring people out of their seats with some of the things he does, first he is an exciting hockey player, an entertaining hockey player, but also a very good one. I suspect we will see him next year on the right side, that is just wild conjecture though. I'd put Try on the pp with Hughes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vannuck59 Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Does Hughes sign and play this year , I would give him the same contract as Pettersson , get him signed and then see how he fits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tas Posted June 24, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted June 24, 2018 (edited) 33 minutes ago, stawns said: I'd put Try on the pp with Hughes I'm pretty sure that #1 unit is destined for 4 forwards. I could see going with the 2nd dman against particular pk units or when things have gone dry, but as long as newell brown or someone with similar philosophy is calling the shots, I think we're looking at: 53 6 ?? 40 43 -horvat as the net front/puck retriever/behind net cycle option -boeser as the primary one-time option and alternate quarterback -?? as the (preferably right shot) forward in the bumper/high slot shot role -pettersson as the primary qb option and alternate one-timer -hughes as the point shooter/distributor, protector of the line and alternate quaterback edit: I suspect pettersson and hughes will be responsible for most zone entries. edit 2: I could see gaudette growing perfectly into that bumper role (good passer, excellent shot would be a threat, great speed on the back check and defensive awareness, right shot faceoff guy), but it might take some time. edit 3: my god, the more I think about it, that would be a perfect powerplay unit. every player perfectly fit for their role. so versatile. horvat gets waved, pettersson comes in. gaudette gets waved, boeser (who was excellent on the draw in college) comes in. they'd always have possession. they'd be unstoppable. the only thing that would make it better would be if hughes had the big shot. Edited June 24, 2018 by tas 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isam Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 2 minutes ago, tas said: I'm pretty sure that #1 unit is destined for 4 forwards. I could see going with the 2nd dman against particular pk units or when things have gone dry, but as long as newell brown or someone with similar philosophy is calling the shots, I think we're looking at: 53 6 ?? 40 43 -horvat as the net front/puck retriever/behind net cycle option -boeser as the primary one-time option and alternate quarterback -?? as the (preferably right shot) forward in the bumper/high slot shot role -pettersson as the primary qb option and alternate one-timer -hughes as the point shooter/distributor, protector of the line and alternate quaterback Good post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Botchford on Hughes possibly joining Vancouver next season Jason Botchford: GM Benning believes Hughes is close to being ready to play for Canucks http://vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/vancouver-canucks/jason-botchford-gm-benning-believes-hughes-is-close-to-being-ready-to-play-for-canucks/wcm/fa4559db-3cde-4cd6-b921-6ec7a6fc1ec5 Sorry font is so large on cell lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vannuck59 Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Hughes needs to sign and start playing here in Van. no to Utica . This kid needs to play here now . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vannuck59 Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Canuck's owner ship will see this as an opportunity to impress the Hughes's . You do this right and Jack will be here too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Hughes can get the 9 game tryout to start the season and it will be clear after that if he needs to spend time in Utica, and who knows that may even be apparent in camp. But either way I think we'll be hearing about a signing sooner than later. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deemusalami Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 I’m not overly opinionated in this pick due to never seeing Hughes play. However, I have faith in Benning and the scouts selecting who they feel will help the team the most. If this kid turns out to what they say his potential is, I’m very excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokes Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Hughes and Juolevi on the PP looks real promising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vannuck59 Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 3 minutes ago, Jimmy McGill said: Hughes can get the 9 game tryout to start the season and it will be clear after that if he needs to spend time in Utica, and who knows that may even be apparent in camp. But either way I think we'll be hearing about a signing sooner than later. There are too many head hunters in the AHL looking to make a name for themselves , you don't put this kind of talent in a rough league. Keep him here and give him easy minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 3 minutes ago, vannuck59 said: There are too many head hunters in the AHL looking to make a name for themselves , you don't put this kind of talent in a rough league. Keep him here and give him easy minutes. it depends on how he progresses, you don't want his confidence crushed up here either. If he's struggling with easy minutes he's better off in Utica out of the spotlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonoman Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 If Hughes is committed to Michigan next year, he would not be eligible to play NCAA if he attends camp. Is this correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vannuck59 Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 1 minute ago, Jimmy McGill said: it depends on how he progresses, you don't want his confidence crushed up here either. If he's struggling with easy minutes he's better off in Utica out of the spotlight. So what he did in the World Championship playing Defense with NHLers means nothing ? If he thinks he can play, play him here not UTICA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 1 minute ago, vannuck59 said: So what he did in the World Championship playing Defense with NHLers means nothing ? If he thinks he can play, play him here not UTICA. who said that? that showing is whats probably going to get him that 9 game look, which is hardly nothing, thats quite an achievement. Not sure why you are so down on Utica. I'm sure he does think he can play, lets find out and then Benning will do whats best for his development. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCNate Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 1 hour ago, stawns said: I'd put Try on the pp with Hughes Hughes would open up some shooting lanes for Try’s big shot for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanless Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 4 minutes ago, Jimmy McGill said: who said that? that showing is whats probably going to get him that 9 game look, which is hardly nothing, thats quite an achievement. Not sure why you are so down on Utica. I'm sure he does think he can play, lets find out and then Benning will do whats best for his development. Im pretty sure it’s NHL or back to college and that the AHL isn’t a good option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vannuck59 Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 (edited) I agree on the start in Van 9 games , then If he goes down after the 9 games call in the goon squad find the toughest D man to pair with him and protect him . Still playing here is his best option other than College but I prefer to get him under contract. Strike will the iron is hot. Edited June 24, 2018 by vannuck59 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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