WHL rocks Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) 11 hours ago, Hogs & Podz said: Great comparison! Except Russian and a little bigger. Same huge heart, drive and leadership with a bit more skill then Stan? 2 hours ago, Alflives said: Way more skill than Steamer, but definitely similar heart, and love of competition. Every kid that comes in now has more skill than 70% of the players in the 70s and 80s. But goalies sucked and their equipment actually fit not 5 sizes too big. He's definitely bigger than steamer but just like skill average size is much higher now in NHL Steamer put up 8 - 20+ goal seasons. 3 - 30+ goal seasons. His numbers were very good except last 3 seasons If Podz can match Smyl's offensive output we'll be happy. Except his last 3 seasons. The first 10 years were very good offense for now days. He put up .85 PPG in those 10 yrs. If Pods averages 70 Pts per year plus plays with that intensity and passion and no quit drive... i think that's Steamer in a nutshull.. I think we'll be happy. Edited February 18, 2020 by WHL rocks 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slurpee Run Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Kakko was the best player in the draft. But we got the greatest teammate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, Slurpee Run said: Kakko was the best player in the draft. But we got the greatest teammate. Crappo is looking better than Jack Hughes for sure. But Podz is definitely a more impactful player than both. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCanuck Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Alflives said: Crappo is looking better than Jack Hughes for sure. But Podz is definitely a more impactful player than both. I think Podz was a top 3 pick, if he wasn't signed forb2 years in the KHL. We got another future Calder trophy competitor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuporbust Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, VegasCanuck said: I think Podz was a top 3 pick, if he wasn't signed forb2 years in the KHL. We got another future Calder trophy competitor. He is going to have to figure out how to start finishing and actually putting up points first. Read a couple articles about that being one of the reasons he fell. Even without monster points, he would still be a very useful player, but unless he starts turning chances into actual points, he was drafted around the right spot . He is getting more ice time now , and has better linemates, so im sort of waiting to see if he puts it all together offensively. Very young in a mans league , but that still hasnt happened yet. His advanced stats are decent, but his points totals are terrible. Edited February 20, 2020 by cuporbust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyoung Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 9 minutes ago, cuporbust said: He is going to have to figure out how to start finishing and actually putting up points first. Read a couple articles about that being one of the reasons he fell. Even without monster points, he would still be a very useful player, but unless he starts turning chances into actual points, he was drafted around the right spot . He is getting more ice time now , and has better linemates, so im sort of waiting to see if he puts it all together offensively. Very young in a mans league , but that still hasnt happened yet. His advanced stats are decent, but his points totals are terrible. Hes still very young, lots of raw talent. A risky pick but he's already putting it together and his production is starting to sky rocket. Great signs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCanuck Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 15 minutes ago, cuporbust said: He is going to have to figure out how to start finishing and actually putting up points first. Read a couple articles about that being one of the reasons he fell. Even without monster points, he would still be a very useful player, but unless he starts turning chances into actual points, he was drafted around the right spot . He is getting more ice time now , and has better linemates, so im sort of waiting to see if he puts it all together offensively. Very young in a mans league , but that still hasnt happened yet. His advanced stats are decent, but his points totals are terrible. This is partially, who he's being paired with. A lot of fans forget that he's only 18, and playing in a mens league. Until recently, he was limited to very minimal minutes every game. Now that he's got some better linemates, he's starting to produce at a level in line with some of the better players who have come out of Russia. Considering how low his ice time has been in the first 15 to 18 games, his point totals are actually pretty strong. Not many 18 year olds put up 6 points and show as competitive in the KHL. When he arrives here at the end of next season, he's going to have the benefit of 2 full seasons of playing against men in the second best league in the world. If he was in the OHL, I really believe that you'd be seeing better than a point per game production out of him. This kid is going to rock when he gets here! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 3 hours ago, Slurpee Run said: Kakko was the best player in the draft. But we got the greatest teammate. I like Kirby Dach, but really, it's way to early to determine the best player in last years draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 16 minutes ago, higgyfan said: I like Kirby Dach, but really, it's way to early to determine the best player in last years draft. Dach had a really strong game in Vancouver. Young, big, physical and a great shot. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 1 minute ago, Boudrias said: Dach had a really strong game in Vancouver. Young, big, physical and a great shot. And a C too boot. He's going to be one scary player in the upcoming years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old guy Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 I got to see Mark Messier when he played for the Oilers as an 18 year old. He was big, strong and fast, had a lot of skill and played with tenacity and determination but just didn't put up many points that first year and some people were concerned about that. But he was just a green kid playing against much more experienced men. As he matured and it all came together for him the scoring and points started to accumulate and he became a very imposing player. I see the same dynamic unfolding with Podkolzin. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Wouldn't mind if this bloke develops into some Brendan Gallagher & prime Rick Tocchet hybrid! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHL rocks Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Obviously way too early to tell yet but imo when we look back in 5 or 6 years Podz will be a top 5 player from 2019 draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuporbust Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 (edited) 9 hours ago, VegasCanuck said: This is partially, who he's being paired with. A lot of fans forget that he's only 18, and playing in a mens league. Until recently, he was limited to very minimal minutes every game. Now that he's got some better linemates, he's starting to produce at a level in line with some of the better players who have come out of Russia. Considering how low his ice time has been in the first 15 to 18 games, his point totals are actually pretty strong. Not many 18 year olds put up 6 points and show as competitive in the KHL. When he arrives here at the end of next season, he's going to have the benefit of 2 full seasons of playing against men in the second best league in the world. If he was in the OHL, I really believe that you'd be seeing better than a point per game production out of him. This kid is going to rock when he gets here! I believe my exact words were that he is young playing in a mans league . Edited February 21, 2020 by cuporbust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Wish he was coming to help the playoff run too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 8 hours ago, Derp... said: Wish he was coming to help the playoff run too! Hopefully next spring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeneedLumme Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 8 minutes ago, aGENT said: Hopefully next spring! I'd love to see that, but the problem is, his team is really strong, and is much more likely to go to the finals than they are to miss the playoffs. So it could be well into the spring before he is available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 2 minutes ago, WeneedLumme said: I'd love to see that, but the problem is, his team is really strong, and is much more likely to go to the finals than they are to miss the playoffs. So it could be well into the spring before he is available. Fair enough but whether next spring or two falls from now, I'll be happy to bring him in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeneedLumme Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 3 minutes ago, aGENT said: Fair enough but whether next spring or two falls from now, I'll be happy to bring him in Absolutely. IMO, he is our most exciting prospect at this point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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