spook007 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, JamesB said: I am sure lots of other people has the same reactions as me. 1. When we got past #8 and Zegras was still available I was hoping he would still be there at #10 for the Canucks to take. From the looks on the faces of the Canuck group I bet they were thinking the same thing. 2. I was wondering if the Canucks could pass on Podkolzin at #10. He was obviously the highest rated and no doubt the most talented player available, but the Russian factor is a genuine risk. 3. With Krebs, Soderstrom, and Newhook all still available, I thought the Canucks might trade down. I would have been delighted to trade down and get Krebs or Newhook at 14 or 15 or 16 and maybe get an extra 2nd round pick. 4. It is too bad that Podkolzin is signed in Russia for the next two years. In the last few years we have seen Hughes make a late appearance in his draft+1 year, EP be the best player on the team in his draft+2 year, and Boeser make an impressive late season showing in his draft+2 year. Podkolzin won't be around until his draft+3 year. But, hey, he might be another Calder candidate when he does show up. 5. It was a bit alarming to hear him do his interview through a translator. Reminds me of Tryamkin. 6. But, overall, I can't complain about this peak. He could be the steal of the draft. And i have to respect Benning for making this pick. 7. At least he will be in the World Juniors for the next two years. Totally agree with most of it... Not so much about trading down, as thought he would take either Boldy or Krebs... But now over joyed with the pick. Benning to a swing again, and so far it has worked... Regarding Calder next year...maybe OJ will end up being eligible next year? Though he said all the right things, even through the translator. Think he will be a superstar.... He's been compared to Nash, E. Kane, Marchand and a few others in that mould... that sounds fantastic... Edited June 22, 2019 by spook007 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 I love the pick. I just can't handle the interviews right now lol. To tired to listen to a translator. I'll forget the initial question lol. Pod freaking Kolzin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 The Lion will get you! I like it. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Butters Stoch said: Can someone explain to me why bounced around between a couple leagues in Russia last season? Is the MHL and VHL like the AHL and ECHL of Russia? MHL is junior league in russia, VHL would be like the minor league (AHL) of the KHL. Could be a bit off on that, but that's my understanding. I know MHL is a junior league & VHL is more of a mens league. Edited June 22, 2019 by Smashian Kassian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Alflives Posted June 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2019 2 hours ago, WHL rocks said: OVI 2.0 ? He is actually more like Matthew Tkatchuk. Of the forwards in this draft not named Hughes, this is the player I was hoping for. He’s the perfect winger for Petey and Boeser. 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmaster Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 (edited) We may finally get that power forward we’ve been looking for since Bertuzzi. Love all the stuff I’m reading about this guy. Absolute steal of a pick. He should have been in the top 5. These other GMs will have a lot of regret in 2 or 3 years time. Edited June 22, 2019 by grandmaster 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Benning thinks he will play with Petey and Boeser. He can get them the puck and separate bodies from pucks. Power forward ^^ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GoldenAlien Posted June 22, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2019 (edited) Canucks 2022? Edited June 22, 2019 by GoldenAlien 3 2 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where'd Luongo? Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 19 minutes ago, Rush17 said: I was chuckling at Friedman's throw backs to the broadcast crew Lol. Some of those head turns were hilarious with that tan. The bald patch too haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Was just thinking the same thing. Skill but plays the game heavy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=СКА-Нева+(Санкт-Петербург)+Высшая+хоккейная+лига&sp=CAI%3D If anyone wants you can watch his VHL games here for free. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warrchief Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Just now, CRAZY_4_NAZZY said: Was just thinking the same thing. Skill but plays the game heavy I think Podkolzin plays heavier but that's a good comparison 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCanuck Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Like this pick, a lot. Shows the speed and talent that Benning is trying to instill in the core of this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Interesting to see that he was ranked in the top 3 between the start of the season and May by multiple rankings. https://www.thedraftanalyst.com/rankings/2019-nhl-draft-rankings-midseason-400/ https://thehockeywriters.com/2019-nhl-draft-rankings-may/ https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/sportsnets-2019-nhl-draft-prospect-rankings-january/ https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/juniors/sportsnets-2019-nhl-draft-prospect-rankings-march/ https://www.tsn.ca/craig-s-list-hughes-leads-class-heavy-on-american-talent-1.1279391 More I read, more I like. Hard to argue he wasnt a steal at the position he was taken. In a couple years he will be joining the team during a strong upward trajectory. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RomanP Posted June 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2019 He gave his first reaction to Russian journalists: https://news.sportbox.ru/Vidy_sporta/Hokkej/NHL/spbnews_NI1038652_Vasilij_Podkolzin_Obrastu_masom_i_prijedu_v_Vankuver_maksimalno_gotovym Here's my translation: "I'm very happy that Vancouver selected me. I'll be following the coach's directions. Planning to grow some meat on my bones over the next 2 years while playing against men, and after that I'll get here maximum ready. In general, it doesn't really matter that Vancouver didn't have many Russian players in the last 20 years. I really want to try myself in NHL, win something with the team. My skating is not very good, so I'll be working on in the next two years". " 5 2 2 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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J.I.A.H.N Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 21 minutes ago, canuckledraggin said: We drafted Brisebois as a 6 footer and he's 6'2" now. Podkolzin turns 18 in a few days, so it's not out of the question. Bo Horvat's stats in his draft year...……….I get a kick that they think New Jersy Drafted him...……..Bo is now 6'0" 215 lbs Bo Horvat General Info Draft History Draftsite Scouting Report Mock Draft Projections User Scouting Reports Videos Date of Birth April 5, 1995 Height 6' 0 Weight 198 Country Canada Position Center Shoots Left Amateur Team London Knights Draft History Drafted in 2013 NHL Draft: 1st Round, 9th Overall Pick by New Jersey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 8 minutes ago, CRAZY_4_NAZZY said: Was just thinking the same thing. Skill but plays the game heavy Similar, but Podkolzin is mean. He enjoys the fight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JeremyCuddles Posted June 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2019 The rare draft where the guy I was hoping for dropped to us. I wanted Boqvist last year but was also hoping Zadina would keep falling to us, but Hughes looks like a massive steal there. Petey was a pleasant surprise, I was team Glass. Juolevi was kinda meh for me, I liked Sergachev and Tkachuk. Boeser I knew nothing about and ate massive crow there cause I wanted Jeremy Roy. Jake and Draisaitl were the ones I eyed in 2014. I am not batting that well so far, hopefully Podkolzin makes me look good for defending picking him all these weeks. I figured if Pod was on the board at 10 you run up and grab him but that was always a pipe dream in my mind. Super happy with the pick. Was nice to hear Burke also mention the possibility of Pod getting out of the 2nd year of his contract. If that's the case a lot of GMs will look really dumb as early as next season. I know there are a lot of people worried about Russians, I was like that with College players until Demko and Boeser b**** slapped me in the face. Hopefully Podkolzin is a good wake up call for all the folks that are anti-Russian. I have a really good feeling about Podkolzin and I think he's exactly the type of player you want in the playoffs. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV's Coin Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 30 minutes ago, DeNiro said: We seem to be cleaning up because of "factors" the last few drafts. First it was Petey with the weight and strength factor, then it was Hughes with the height factor. Let us keep taking elite players that other teams don't have the cajones to take. Woo and his lack of offence in draft year (due possibly to injury and deployment) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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