Locke Lamora Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Dudes a keener, ain’t he? I’m really hoping they’re going to let us fans watch camp in Abby. The way case numbers are going though…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nergish Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 On 7/31/2021 at 11:10 PM, frank einstein said: I'm conflicted. Some of those uniforms look like an Edmonton/Rangers mix, making him look like, you know, that guy... just for the record, I would be thrilled to see Vasili become the next Moose. Mess was indeed a… mess… in Vancouver. But his career was nothing but enviable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dats hockey Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 2 hours ago, NUCKER67 said: I'd like to think that in a few years, Podkolzin and Klimovich will both be on the team when VAN makes a serious run at the Cup. They both possess that dominating physicality, players like that thrive in the playoffs. VAN could be a very tough team to play against, even more so if they get Gadjovich, Woo and Keeper going as well. I would say pump the brakes but after getting Hog and the way he’s turned out. Peddle to the metal. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnBurner Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 19 minutes ago, nergish said: just for the record, I would be thrilled to see Vasili become the next Moose. Mess was indeed a… mess… in Vancouver. But his career was nothing but enviable. I have to agree. As big of a mess as he was in Vancouver, his career is undeniable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Dats hockey said: I would say pump the brakes but after getting Hog and the way he’s turned out. Peddle to the metal. Oh for sure, you never know how a prospect will really turn out. I remember I thought the "Pettersson and Dahlen" duo was a sure thing lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 1 hour ago, nergish said: just for the record, I would be thrilled to see Vasili become the next Moose. Mess was indeed a… mess… in Vancouver. But his career was nothing but enviable. As long as he doesn't have the character issues of Messier, sure. I'll never consider the career of a locker room cancer enviable though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 (edited) 14 minutes ago, King Heffy said: As long as he doesn't have the character issues of Messier, sure. I'll never consider the career of a locker room cancer enviable though. Was he a cancer or just a parasite who took full advantage of a contract and floated through his entire time here? Keenan was just as much a cancer to the Canucks. Edited August 5, 2021 by PhillipBlunt 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dats hockey Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 17 minutes ago, NUCKER67 said: Oh for sure, you never know how a prospect will really turn out. I remember I thought the "Pettersson and Dahlen" duo was a sure thing lol At least you were half right? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 4 minutes ago, PhillipBlunt said: Was he a cancer or just a parasite who took full advantage of a contract and floated through his entire time here. Keenan is just as much a cancer to the Canucks. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank einstein Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, BarnBurner said: I have to agree. As big of a mess as he was in Vancouver, his career is undeniable. Yes his on ice achievement remains untarnished by his paid vacation here but it's his much vaunted reputation as a character guy that was wiped out, at least for me. A leader? I guess, but not the kind I would follow. Right out of the gate Podkolzin's sterling character appears incorruptible. I've rarely seen anything like it in any profession, let alone sports. I would love to play with a guy like that and I'm sure his new teammates will feel the same. Podkolzin seems to have the grace to "lead from behind" but even so, Captain Horvat might feel some relief that Podkolzin's english isn't fluent -- yet. He's not the kind of guy who creates conflict with his teammates, unlike "that guy." Edited August 5, 2021 by frank einstein 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, frank einstein said: Yes his on ice achievement remains untarnished by his paid vacation here but it's his much vaunted reputation character guy was wiped out, at least for me. A leader? I guess, but not the kind I would follow. Right out of the gate Podkolzin's sterling character appears incorruptible. I've rarely seen anything like it in any profession, let alone sports. I would love to play with a guy like that and I'm sure his new teammates will feel the same. Podkolzin seems to have the grace to "lead from behind" but even so, Captain Horvat might feel some relief that Podkolzin's english isn't fluent -- yet. He's not the kind of guy who creates conflict with his teammates, unlike "that guy." He's definitely not a quiet guy. Watched him closely in Ostrava; he wouldn't shut up on the bench. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Thinking back, some Canucks rookies have done very well their rookie years. Other teams weren't sure how to play against these guys, their tendencies, and the rookies flourished. Boeser - Calder Nom. / All-Star (MVP) Pettersson - Calder Winner / All-Star Hughes - Calder Nom. / All-Star Hoglander Podkolzin next to join those top 3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammertime Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 1 hour ago, NUCKER67 said: Thinking back, some Canucks rookies have done very well their rookie years. Other teams weren't sure how to play against these guys, their tendencies, and the rookies flourished. Boeser - Calder Nom. / All-Star (MVP) Pettersson - Calder Winner / All-Star Hughes - Calder Nom. / All-Star Hoglander Podkolzin next to join those top 3? That's not really Podkolzin's game. He's a great checker that can capitalize in transition with a good shot and vision to make tap in plays. But he's not gonna come in and put up 50+ points and win the Calder. If he comes in and grinds as a role player for us that can sporadically put up points and make life hard on opponents. That would be great. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 1 minute ago, hammertime said: That's not really Podkolzin's game. He's a great checker that can capitalize in transition with a good shot and vision to make tap in plays. But he's not gonna come in and put up 50+ points and win the Calder. If he comes in and grinds as a role player for us that can sporadically put up points and make life hard on opponents. That would be great. Maybe similar to Horvat's game? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammertime Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Just now, NUCKER67 said: Maybe similar to Horvat's game? In terms of development arc I would hope for something similar. 30ish points from the bottom 6 crashing and banging would be fantastic. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dixon Ward Posted August 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 6, 2021 1 hour ago, hammertime said: That's not really Podkolzin's game. He's a great checker that can capitalize in transition with a good shot and vision to make tap in plays. But he's not gonna come in and put up 50+ points and win the Calder. If he comes in and grinds as a role player for us that can sporadically put up points and make life hard on opponents. That would be great. Watching him I think he is the type that will put up more points at a higher level with better players than he did at a lower level with worse players. I saw him make a lot of great plays that would be assists in the NHL but weren't in the K. Not saying 50, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he puts up 30-40. 3 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GB5 Posted August 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 6, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, PhillipBlunt said: Was he a cancer or just a parasite who took full advantage of a contract and floated through his entire time here? Keenan was just as much a cancer to the Canucks. Brian Burke's statement about no longer having the inmates running the asylum was more or less directed at Messier and Keenan's realationship so take that for what its worth I guess... Regardless, since Podz is Russian and Russians are more commonly referred to as Bears than Moose maybe he doesn't need to be compared to Mr infamous himself. Edited August 6, 2021 by GarthButcher5 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deus.ex.makina Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 On 8/6/2021 at 2:29 AM, hammertime said: In terms of development arc I would hope for something similar. 30ish points from the bottom 6 crashing and banging would be fantastic. For a 10th overall ? Really ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whorvat Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, deus.ex.makina said: For a 10th overall ? Really ? Something similar to Bo Horvat, around 30 points is correct 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Googlie Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 (edited) Ah, those heady days of 2014 - 15 ..... that star studded roster. Amazing that Bo even got 25 points!! https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/roster_gallery.php?tid=39&sid=2015 Edited August 8, 2021 by Googlie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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