Popular Post Gaudette Celly Posted July 9, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Mr.53 said: Even if he is ready, he is just too small. I think he has the talent to play, but one big hit, and he could be seriously derailed. I think this is Juolevi's year to make the team. Hughes, go and build a little more muscle, refine the game, and come in ready for the calder race 2019-2020. Based on what objective standard? Girard played last year at 19, 5 months older than Hughes will be. How many "big derailing hits" did he take? Not only is he 10+lbs lighter, he came with not near the pedigree as a mid-2nd round pick. He played but 6 games against men whereas Hughes had an entire year in the NCAA plus the World Championships, both against men. 1 5 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoneypuckOverlord Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 18 minutes ago, Hutton Wink said: Based on what objective standard? Girard played last year at 19, 5 months older than Hughes will be. How many "big derailing hits" did he take? Not only is he 10+lbs lighter, he came with not near the pedigree as a mid-2nd round pick. He played but 6 games against men whereas Hughes had an entire year in the NCAA plus the World Championships, both against men. because he's too small and can get derailed. Just more people talking out of their asses. ignore em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 31 minutes ago, MoneypuckOverlord said: because he's too small and can get derailed. Just more people talking out of their asses. ignore em Maybe we can unload him on some unsuspecting team that doesn't know these factz... maybe recoup a 3rd rounder? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfstonker Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 19 hours ago, Rollieo Del Fuego said: Roussell and Dorsett fought last year or the year before and I remember it being an energetic, sawoff... I think they are pretty equal pugilist's.... Dorsett put him in his place. There is no way they are equal imo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 3 hours ago, alfstonker said: Dorsett put him in his place. There is no way they are equal imo. Dorsett was such a pitbull. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bree2 Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Hughes is ready from what I have seen of him, so he is small, look around the league at all the small players. sign him now Jim Benning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JM_ Posted July 9, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 9, 2018 19 minutes ago, PhillipBlunt said: Dorsett was such a pitbull. what i like about that video is Rousell willingly taking Dorsett on to move him out of the net. Hopefully that is what we get with Rousell, more of that. 3 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeneedLumme Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 48 minutes ago, Jimmy McGill said: what i like about that video is Rousell willingly taking Dorsett on to move him out of the net. Hopefully that is what we get with Rousell, more of that. I expect we will. Based on how his former team's fans responded to his loss, I am thinking that his willingness to do whatever is necessary is not in short supply. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 13 minutes ago, WeneedLumme said: I expect we will. Based on how his former team's fans responded to his loss, I am thinking that his willingness to do whatever is necessary is not in short supply. I didn't catch any of that coverage, good to hear they didn't like losing him. I did see that Boston fans were not pleased about losing Schaller, particularly to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepe Silvia Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Rick Dhaliwal on 650 this morning said Hughes is expected to make a decision later on this week if he turning pro. If he decides to turn pro, do you think there will be some sort of gentlemens agreement that he sticks with the Canucks? I couldn't imagine him wanting to play in the AHL over returning the college. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 4 minutes ago, Pepe Silvia said: Rick Dhaliwal on 650 this morning said Hughes is expected to make a decision later on this week if he turning pro. If he decides to turn pro, do you think there will be some sort of gentlemens agreement that he sticks with the Canucks? I couldn't imagine him wanting to play in the AHL over returning the college. you'd rather play hockey for free than get paid for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtutino Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Atleast hes willing to go in there and mix it up. I agree Dorsett is the better fighter and Rousel probably knows that too but he still goes in and tosses him out the grease when he gets close to his tender. Thats what we call compete. I havent seen a canucks player clear the crease like that since Bieksa was on the squad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rocket Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 I wonder if the people saying Quinn Hughes is going to get injured because he’s small know that being 6’ 2” 220 pounds doesn’t make you injury proof? seriously though, is there any quantitative data at all that correlates size and likelihood of injury? I’ve never seen one so either no one talks about it or it doesn’t exist 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollieo Del Fuego Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 5 hours ago, alfstonker said: Dorsett put him in his place. There is no way they are equal imo. Dorsett got a bit of a jump on him....and it was still a saw off...nobody landed anything... Nice try though.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 14 minutes ago, Jtutino said: Atleast hes willing to go in there and mix it up. I agree Dorsett is the better fighter and Rousel probably knows that too but he still goes in and tosses him out the grease when he gets close to his tender. Thats what we call compete. I havent seen a canucks player clear the crease like that since Bieksa was on the squad There were a few instances last season where Gudbranson sent a few pesky opposition forwards packing when they got to close to Markstrom. I distinctly remember Josh Anderson being on the receiving end of one during a game vs the Blue Jackets in Columbus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeneedLumme Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 (edited) 50 minutes ago, Jimmy McGill said: I didn't catch any of that coverage, good to hear they didn't like losing him. I did see that Boston fans were not pleased about losing Schaller, particularly to us. Someone posted a link to the Dallas Twitter feed after the signing. The responses to the Roussel loss were much like the CDC posts after the Dragonslayer trade (except he is significantly younger than Burr was, and they didn't get a Dahlen or any other asset in return.) Lots of "No, say it isn't true!", "was always my favourite player", "always gave 110%", "I hate management now", "if my post doesn't make sense it's because I can't see my keyboard through my tears", "won't be the same without you but we're glad you are finally getting what you deserve, best of luck in Vancouver", etc. Edited July 9, 2018 by WeneedLumme 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 48 minutes ago, Pepe Silvia said: Rick Dhaliwal on 650 this morning said Hughes is expected to make a decision later on this week if he turning pro. If he decides to turn pro, do you think there will be some sort of gentlemens agreement that he sticks with the Canucks? I couldn't imagine him wanting to play in the AHL over returning the college. I really doubt they'd gift him a spot. Does him no favors in the long run and sends a horrible message to our other prospects. If he turns pro it comes with the possibility of going to Utica. Just because he starts the season in the AHL doesn't mean he's stuck there all year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WonderTwinPowers Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Canadian Clay said: I wonder if the people saying Quinn Hughes is going to get injured because he’s small know that being 6’ 2” 220 pounds doesn’t make you injury proof? seriously though, is there any quantitative data at all that correlates size and likelihood of injury? I’ve never seen one so either no one talks about it or it doesn’t exist I'd say the ability to keep your head up is more important than size in that regard. Just ask Nathan Horton. And even if you do get drilled, its not like your career is automatically over. If Toews can survive getting mitchell'd there's hope for everyone. It's a physical sport, you're going get hit. Edited July 9, 2018 by WonderTwinPowers 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 3 minutes ago, WonderTwinPowers said: I'd say the ability to keep your head up is more important than size in that regard. Just ask Nathan Horton. And even if you do get drilled, its not like your career is automatically over. If Toews can survive getting mitchell'd there's hope for everyone. It's a physical sport, you're going get hit. Great point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 54 minutes ago, Pepe Silvia said: Rick Dhaliwal on 650 this morning said Hughes is expected to make a decision later on this week if he turning pro. If he decides to turn pro, do you think there will be some sort of gentlemens agreement that he sticks with the Canucks? I couldn't imagine him wanting to play in the AHL over returning the college. He said he is open to going pro, whether that be Utica or Vancouver. I don't think he's the type to force one situation. All the interviews I've watched he sounds open to pretty much all the options. Whether it be College, AHL or NHL (NHL being obvious everyone would be okay going to the NHL lol). He said he trusts what our management thinks is best and trusts the opinions of people close to him. Good kid, good head on his shoulders. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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