Boudrias Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 20 hours ago, Kootenay Gold said: I would prefer to see Pods, Hogs, Aman, Rathbone and Karlsson, all stay down in Abby and be part of a run for the Calder Cup and gain playoff experience rather than get called up to be part of the $%^& show that is the Vancouver Canucks. They will get limited ice time and not see any playoff action with the big club so why bring them up? Evaluations of their play can be made with the Abby Canucks. Totally agree with you. Calder is more important than the NHL right now. Rathbone is still not playing. The outlook doesn't appear good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_Cathode Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 21 hours ago, higgyfan said: I find it difficult to predict what role Podz will fill when he reaches his prime. Right now, it seems that the coaches want him to be a 'jack of all trades' player that can play on any line and brings offence and defence. I can see him being the power forward type as well, although he needs to continue filling out his physique and strength. On the other hand, we have seen goals and assists that show some remarkable skills in the NHL/SHL. Although he didn't show his offence in the WJs or during the KHL seasons, the19yr old manages to outscore every player on his team; including doubling on 24yr old Kuze points in the KHL playoffs. His learning curve has been stacked since landing in Vancouver and will continue to stay that way, while he learns the various aspects of so many roles. Wherever he settles, I think he will be a complete player that has a significant role on the team. Podz role: think Mikheyev that is more of a passer than a shooter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 (edited) 36 minutes ago, Ray_Cathode said: Podz role: think Mikheyev that is more of a passer than a shooter. Except Podz will be outplaying him by the time he's 23yrs. Edited January 25, 2023 by higgyfan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Googlie Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 Bad game tonight ... on ice for all 3 goals against 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 9 hours ago, Googlie said: Bad game tonight ... on ice for all 3 goals against Actually, he played well and had a huge defensive play on Gaudette that kept the game alive for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ray_Cathode Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 On 1/24/2023 at 3:00 AM, Canuck Surfer said: Dyu see a problem in that? Malhotra was a top 10 pick. Debatably the best 3rd line centre we ever had. Albeit for a short period... A 6'2'' 210 lb player who has the speed, and agility, to hang with Crosby. Is always a player a coach wants to deploy. Even better, he has a great attitude. Willing to kill penalties, loves to block shots, bury his head in the corner to win pucks; sacrifice his body for a win in the last 30 seconds! He is in Abbotsford to see if we can make a 2knd or 1st line player out of him. He has the shot, some serious passing instinct. It is within his upside to play top 6; protecting & handling the puck what he has to work on. I love him regardless from what I have seen! A great player to have. Podkolzin is a very smart player, the offence will come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Ray_Cathode said: Podkolzin is a very smart player, the offence will come. I see him as a 30 to 60 point guy. But including a fairly regular parade of 20 goal season. Maybe, maybe one or two big years? What I really hope? It's not that I don't hope he becomes a 70 or 80 point guy? Is he continues to develop as the battling, hitting, fore-checking, puck winning glue guy he looks like. Blocks shots, becomes a key penalty killer with his size and speed. Learns to tip pucks, get rebounds, get in position as Horvat has learned. For that matter, play a bit more center. Take more key draws. I see Podz as the most honest, old style hockey player we have drafted in a long while. Yes he is very smart. I hope people don't take for granted those attributes, right him off if he does not score 70 points. I really like Podkolzin! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Keep the pressure off of him. He can strengthen our bottom 6 next year. If. If he plays well enough move him into the top 6. He scored 14 last year. Let's see if he can find that stroke again. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyGuy123 Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 He will take over the bumper position from Horvat on the PP. He was always a net front guy for his Russian teams. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3aL Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 18 hours ago, -Vintage Canuck- said: Nice to see but looks like a whole lots of time and space to take the puck and shoot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Coconuts Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 2 hours ago, -Vintage Canuck- said: Nice play by Podz, I'd like to see them retain Wolanin though, having him as a threat from the back end makes for a better environment for our prospects in Abbotsford Good depth piece, give him a few years on a one way deal and hope he clears waivers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogersTowell Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Podz was working very hard against the Islanders. Forecheck, backcheck, making great plays. If he can bring this every night he doesn't need to go back to Abbotsford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 1 hour ago, RogersTowell said: Podz was working very hard against the Islanders. Forecheck, backcheck, making great plays. If he can bring this every night he doesn't need to go back to Abbotsford. Yes, I have liked his game since returning. Makes safe plays, great board battle and can make nice passes. Looks more confident. All this aside I prefer Podz ends the season in Abby so he can have a Calder playoffs. It would be a huge development opportunity. I include Aman and Guiseppe as well. With 30 games left it is more important that Abby players are rotated thru Vancouver for development and evaluation. I am not sure when AHL players have to be papered for post season play? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Canuck #12 Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Muttley said: I know what I was seeing from Podkolzin when he first went down to Abbotsford was disinterest in engaging and looking generally peeved. It was getting much better the last handful of games down there and he got the call-up. I didn't know it was the Sedin wisdom that apparently turned the corner for him. Bravo !!! Yes and him unlearning what he had learned from Miller with the big club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Lock Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 On 3/1/2023 at 6:06 PM, -Vintage Canuck- said: In a world where we get a lot of Russians coming over who outright refuse to do AHL time, Podz just has the right attitude towards it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Does Podkolzin get papered tomorrow to be eligible for AHL playoffs or do they just leave him with Vancouver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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