MattJVD Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 On 6/23/2018 at 10:01 AM, Puckster said: 2018 "Midget Draft"... am I missing something ??? or are the Nucks focused on filling the needs of Utica?? It's not the weight issue I am concerned about.... ( I played college BBall at 6'4" 150lbs) am now 270 lb couch potatoe. My ideal fighting weight was 205. but I will admitt I had wayy more energy at 150-160. but, hockey is a fast physical game....( Hitting & Fighting inclusive) imagine By-Fug-I'm-Ugly skating down the boards and hitting one of these draftees??? Squash!! Game over 'til concussion recovery! hard to keep head up & avoid that shoulder coming in.... What , the big guys gotta skate on their knees to avoid the head shot??? One would expect the player Safety dept. to establish a minimum height size at some point!!! ( or is a maximum height, coming down the pike??) What on this earth am I missing here?? 6'4" and 150lbs?!? How did you get to your classes without crumpling under the weight of your back pack? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 1 minute ago, MattJVD said: 6'4" and 150lbs?!? How did you get to your classes without crumpling under the weight of your back pack? Awesome!!! Tyler Madden will get heavier for sure. Brackett said one of the reasons they chose Madden of others in that spot was Madden had more room to grow, so they saw a higher ceiling. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86Viking Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 speedier version of cole cassels? who we just let hit ufa by not qualifying him. 2 years in college then he might be ready to join utica for a playoff run then compete for nhl roster spot the following fall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 An exclusive look at Tyler Madden's draft day as he experiences the whirlwind of events after being selected 68th overall by the Vancouver Canucks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 (edited) Kinda reminds me of Shinkaruk, his skating style, speed, and his very accurate shot. And he cellys real hard like Shinky. Shinkaruk was my favourite player when he was with us and if he progresses well like Shinkaruk did with us, he could be an intriguing player for sure. Edited June 29, 2018 by Odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TGokou Posted June 29, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted June 29, 2018 31 minutes ago, Odd. said: Kinda reminds me of Shinkaruk, his skating style, speed, and his very accurate shot. And he cellys real hard like Shinky. Shinkaruk was my favourite player when he was with us and if he progresses well like Shinkaruk did with us, he could be an intriguing player for sure. I'm not even sure I see the Shinkaruk comparable. It's been a while but I recall Shinkaruk was a perimeter player. In Madden I see a player that goes into the tough areas which is made even more impressive by the fact that he is so lightweight. Also seems to have a tremendous amount of skill around the net. It's interesting that he had such a low point total but I can definitely see the upside, similar to how Gaudette made huge strides in his D+1 and D+2. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Kid has speed and dangles, and goes to the net. Not afraid to shoot it and can make plays, too. Looks like we got another good one, looking forward to see how he develops the next couple years as he puts on mass, gets stronger, and plays against men. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksJay Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 At 5'11 I'm not worried about his weight at all. Watch him in his draft +1 and draft +2. He's got IQ, skill, speed. As long as he gains strength (not just weight) he'll be fine. I think he'll have a body type of a Brendan Morrison but play with more grit and offensive upside. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJockitch Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 That video is filled with a lot of really nice moves and some rally, truly atrocious defence. I mean just terrible. Will be interesting to see how his skills translate into the NCAA which is a big step up. He will gain some weight, not to concerned about that. How are his face-offs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggieBush Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 I thought Madden looked good yesterday. Has great speed, but thinks the game and plays quick. Good skill too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Analyst82 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 On 6/28/2018 at 11:05 PM, Hutton Wink said: Kid has speed and dangles, and goes to the net. Not afraid to shoot it and can make plays, too. Looks like we got another good one, looking forward to see how he develops the next couple years as he puts on mass, gets stronger, and plays against men. As long as he has determination to succeed he will be an NHL player. He's style of play is all we can ask for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfstonker Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 On 29/06/2018 at 4:42 AM, TGokou said: I'm not even sure I see the Shinkaruk comparable. It's been a while but I recall Shinkaruk was a perimeter player. In Madden I see a player that goes into the tough areas which is made even more impressive by the fact that he is so lightweight. Also seems to have a tremendous amount of skill around the net. It's interesting that he had such a low point total but I can definitely see the upside, similar to how Gaudette made huge strides in his D+1 and D+2. Totally agree with this. I struggle to see Shinkaruk there. I've been wrong before though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 2 minutes ago, alfstonker said: Totally agree with this. I struggle to see Shinkaruk there. I've been wrong before though. Shinkaruk also looked different at that first camp (where he was a standout and got a lot of us, including myself, pretty excited). I can remember many positive reactions as he seemed to show a lot of fearlessness and jam and certainly didn’t avoid contact or the tough areas. He just never quite recaptured that potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfstonker Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 1 minute ago, SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME said: Shinkaruk also looked different at that first camp (where he was a standout and got a lot of us, including myself, pretty excited). I can remember many positive reactions as he seemed to show a lot of fearlessness and jam and certainly didn’t avoid contact or the tough areas. He just never quite recaptured that potential. SID, Shink reminded me of Schroeder in that you could see he had everything needed but the "fire" just wasn't lit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGT68 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 1 minute ago, alfstonker said: SID, Shink reminded me of Schroeder in that you could see he had everything needed but the "fire" just wasn't lit. I just don't understand the kids that don't have that desire to do what is necessary to make the last few steps to the NHL. I just don't get how some of them just don't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 5 minutes ago, alfstonker said: SID, Shink reminded me of Schroeder in that you could see he had everything needed but the "fire" just wasn't lit. I think he actually had quite a bit of “fire” at that first camp. But for whatever the reason, he was never the same after that hip injury he suffered the following Fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfstonker Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Just now, SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME said: I think he actually had quite a bit of “fire” at that first camp. But for whatever the reason, he was never the same after that hip injury he suffered the following Fall. Yes that's what I was referring to. Schroeder also looked to have a bit go "fire" in Chicago but when he got up it was like he was awestruck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Just now, alfstonker said: Yes that's what I was referring to. Schroeder also looked to have a bit go "fire" in Chicago but when he got up it was like he was awestruck. Gotcha. Failure to ignite, despite looking like enough fuel was there for an impressive blaze. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 1 hour ago, TGT68 said: I just don't understand the kids that don't have that desire to do what is necessary to make the last few steps to the NHL. I just don't get how some of them just don't get it. That last few percent is always the hardest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 doing your job in blinding lights in front of 18000 spectators every night isn't for everybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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