Jaku Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Love this kid. He's an electric, dynamic, high energy player with top 6 upside. Great pick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post -Vintage Canuck- Posted June 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2019 “I like to use my speed and be gritty. I’m very excited to come to the Canucks. I had a good feeling after talking to them.” - Nils Hoglander 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post -DLC- Posted June 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2019 8 minutes ago, nergish said: I like it. Feels like a Dahlen reset, without the entitlement issues. Been a fan of his for a while, always seemed like a JB player. Absolutely sick hands. Did he grow though? I thought he was 5'9. Not great size. I mean, Dahlen was getting pushed around a bit in the AHL... he's 5'11. Here's the thing about size and/or lack thereof. Attitude can make up for it. If a guy has a sense of entitlement or feels he's a bit of a "star" player he might not want to get down and dirty. Guys who compete for the sake of competing often have a drive and determination that can help make up for lack of size. Getting pushed around means nothing if the guy focused on pushing you around loses focus of the puck. If we have a fast, gritty, hard working team they'll have to catch us (first). I think we need a balance of size, speed and skill but, for me, size is the supporting cast member or two and we don't need an entire "big" line up. Just be able to take care of yourself. Like Stech does. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyoung Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 14 minutes ago, BananaMash said: Amazingly fit, and his compete level is wild. I don't think I could be more happy with this pick. Ya, his offensive game could be limited but we shall see. His work ethic will get him into the NHL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB5 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 This is a good player. Great pick Canucks, wish they would keep making great picks and quit making trades. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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elvis15 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 And skip to 2:20: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post elvis15 Posted June 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2019 (edited) He's not the tallest player but not short, but you can see he's very solid in his build. Definitely has skill to pull of the move from behind the net, but looks like he can play the body as well. Edited June 22, 2019 by elvis15 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 DRAFT | Nils Hoglander Media Availability 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GoldenAlien Posted June 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2019 Ranked #18 by the Athletic, #19 by Elite Prospects, #23 by HockeyProspect.com, #29 by Future Considerations, #35 by TSN/ McKenzie, #41 by McKeen's Hockey. “Höglander has the best hands in the draft. When he has the puck on his stick, he’s trying to make a skilled play. His puck handling is lightning quick and he often leaves defenders in a knot with how he dangles while in stride. He’s not a selfish dangler, though, as he’s a great passer and looks for his teammates constantly. He’s not a typical playmaker you see run a power play and hang around the half-wall hitting seam passes. He’s always in motion and makes creative feeds. Höglander isn’t the biggest forward at 5-foot-9, but he plays with a lot of energy and engages well. He’s got a bit of an edge to his game, too. He’s a decent skater, more elusive than a burner with very good edges, but he can turn a corner when he needs to.” -- Corey Pronman. Aggressive winger with a nonstop motor and the ability to play much bigger than his measurements may indicate. Hoglander has played against adult competition in each of the last two seasons, and his dominance at the summer under-20 Four Nations tournament in August earned him a well-deserved berth on Rogle’s opening-night roster. He certainly didn’t make them regret the decision, as he was an everyday player who contributed in all areas of the rink. He plays the game at a feverish pace no matter the score or how much time is left, and his compete level is exactly what you want in a skill forward who is summoned to tackle key situations. Hoglander isn’t big, but he is fearless in the corners and immediately bounces back from hefty wallops from older, larger opponents. Without the puck, he’s an aggressive forechecker with an active stick who will finish his checks and force turnovers or rushed passes with regularity. Hoglander is a very good skater with first-step quickness who can accelerate to top speed in an instant. He controls his pace extremely well, and his quick feet and agility allow him to make sharp moves through the neutral zone. Hoglander is a capable stickhandler who weaves his way through a dense network of sticks and bodies, and his cutbacks lure opponents away from coverage before he exploits openings with hard, crisp passes on the tape. He can play the game either inside or out, and he’s a low-maintenance shooter thanks to a quick release and his ability to get shots on net while blanketed. Hoglander has excellent vision, and his decisions with the puck seem to always make sense. -- Steve Kournianos February 2019 – After spending most of the past two seasons in the Allsvenskan, Höglander has made the jump to the top level for his draft season. Even though Rögle is one of the worst teams in the SHL and Höglander’s minutes have been limited, he’s managed to put up good numbers considering his age. Höglander is a very talented skater with speed that allows him to get breakaway opportunities quite frequently. He has quick and soft hands which allow him to make highlight reel type plays. He’s also a quick thinker who likes to use all those qualities and play a fast-paced game. On top of those qualities, Höglander works really hard and is defensively responsibly as well. And even though he’s undersized at just 5-foot-9, he’s fearless on the ice. He likes to get his nose dirty in front of the net, and he loves to throw big open ice hits. Höglander has top-six upside but even if his offensive upside doesn’t fully materialize, he can still become a great third-liner. He will likely require another year of development before challenging for a spot on an NHL roster. -- Jokke Nevalainen 4 3 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Baer. Posted June 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2019 "Why is nobody picking Nils Hoglander?" 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 40 minutes ago, ItalianCanuck1 said: I love his hair lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BPA Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 He'll probably top off at 5'11 and 195lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tystick Posted June 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2019 This is a gem boys. One of those picks that will surprise very quickly IMO. 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastal.view Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 wooooooooooooooooooooooooo adding to our depth on quality surnames 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownUndaCanuck Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Good job complementing size and grit with a bit of skill here, Hoglander might be one of the big steals of the draft. This team is going to be a force to reckon with in 2 years time when not only our current young guys are hitting their prime but the 2019 draftees make the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post higgyfan Posted June 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2019 43 minutes ago, nergish said: I like it. Feels like a Dahlen reset, without the entitlement issues. Been a fan of his for a while, always seemed like a JB player. Absolutely sick hands. Did he grow though? I thought he was 5'9. Not great size. I mean, Dahlen was getting pushed around a bit in the AHL... he's 5'11. At 17 he played 50 games in the SHL. This is the top men's league in the nation. At 17, Dahlen was still playing in the Jr leagues. Sounds like he's grittier and has a better defencive game that Dahlen as well. 3 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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