Popular Post DarkGhost Posted June 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 23, 2019 Sooooo since when is 5’10 and almost 190lbs small? I don’t even understand how size is even a question. It’s not like he’s some 5’7 kid that’s 150lbs wet. Kid is a tank and insanely gifted. No reason to assume he wouldn’t be successful. Especially already playing in the SHL! Dahlen wasn’t even doing that years after his draft... Guess some people just enjoy being glass half full all the time? 1 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messier's_elbow Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 8 hours ago, Quantum said: Bold prediction: He'll crack the roster in the 2020-2021 season. One more year in Sweden and then he'll come over to Vancouver. I LOVE this pick. And this is a reason why the Canucks need more Second Round picks is because of guys like this. I feel like he's gonna be a "player" as Benning used to say about prospects back in the day. I like how he’s already got a leg up playing against men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoneypuckOverlord Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 first round talent falling onto our laps again, whats up with this. Would have been in the top 31 if he was 6'0 tall. Insane. Last year it was Wu, and Hughes, this year we have Podkozin falling to us, and now this guy. ace. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rekker Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 6 hours ago, DarkGhost said: Sooooo since when is 5’10 and almost 190lbs small? I don’t even understand how size is even a question. It’s not like he’s some 5’7 kid that’s 150lbs wet. Kid is a tank and insanely gifted. No reason to assume he wouldn’t be successful. Especially already playing in the SHL! Dahlen wasn’t even doing that years after his draft... Guess some people just enjoy being glass half full all the time? He reminds me of Jonathan Marchessault 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiftynifty Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Pronman says Hoglander has the best hands in the draft, I find that quite interesting given there are guys like Jack Hughes and Kirby Dach with excellent hands. Looks a bit like Viktor Arvidsson stylistically and physically. Here’s to hoping he does one more year in the SHL and then head over to Utica. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroCanuck Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 I really like this pick for us. Kid has so much speed and skill! Him and Petey toying with the opposition in a year or two will be fun to watch! In 2 years time we might be watching a top 9 resembling this... Hoglander-Pettersson-Podkolzin Virtanen-Horvat-Boeser Miller-Gaudette-Lind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Phat Fingers Posted June 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 23, 2019 7 hours ago, DarkGhost said: Sooooo since when is 5’10 and almost 190lbs small? I don’t even understand how size is even a question. It’s not like he’s some 5’7 kid that’s 150lbs wet. Kid is a tank and insanely gifted. No reason to assume he wouldn’t be successful. Especially already playing in the SHL! Dahlen wasn’t even doing that years after his draft... Guess some people just enjoy being glass half full all the time? I was that size at his age, playing 1st division mens rugby as a front row forward. I could bench 350 and squat 600. He could add 2 inches potentially and he would be around 200lbs. That isnt a reach. He isnt small. He is solid, plus super skilled. 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 48MPHSlapShot Posted June 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 23, 2019 All things considered, I could see him taking the same route as Pettersson. Obviously I don't expect him to have his way with the SHL in the same way that Pettersson did, but if he can have a solid season in the SHL, which, given the fact that he's already proven he can play at that level, I'd say is reasonable, I could see him coming over after this next season and competing for a roster spot. Hell, maybe we will have a Calder candidate in 2020 after all. Miller Pettersson Boeser Hoglander Horvat Virtanen/? And in a couple years Hoglander Pettersson Podkolzin Miller Horvat Boeser 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklehead80 Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 The more I read about this kid, the more excited I get. A 1st round talent, the knock on him is his size. It doesn't seem to hold him back in Sweden. It may factor into him being able to make an impact right away once he comes to NA, but by the sound of his drive and competitiveness, I'm not going to worry about that. I'm sure he'll find a way to make an impact in a couple years. Really like the home run swings the Canucks took. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vannuck59 Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 1 hour ago, RetroCanuck said: I really like this pick for us. Kid has so much speed and skill! Him and Petey toying with the opposition in a year or two will be fun to watch! In 2 years time we might be watching a top 9 resembling this... Hoglander-Pettersson-Podkolzin Virtanen-Horvat-Boeser Miller-Gaudette-Lind Virtanen. LOL 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RetroCanuck Posted June 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 23, 2019 16 minutes ago, vannuck59 said: Virtanen. LOL I personally think Virtanen will score 20 goals this year and put up 40 points. I saw a lot of positive development from him last year and I think he's about to take a big step. Personally I really hope we don't trade him 2 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroCanuck Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Man this kid has some slick hands! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogs & Podz Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Hopefully he'll be taking LE's #21 soon! (Even though he's at least a year away)... But that would be a sick jersey me thinks! Would do that # proud! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred65 Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 1 hour ago, RetroCanuck said: I personally think Virtanen will score 20 goals this year and put up 40 points. I saw a lot of positive development from him last year and I think he's about to take a big step. Personally I really hope we don't trade him This is a contract year for Virtanen so it's now or never 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kloubek Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 2 hours ago, 48MPHSlapShot said: Hoglander Pettersson Podkolzin Miller Horvat Boeser Not certain I agree with the placement, but if both Podkolzin and Hogs hit their ceiling, this looks like a great top 6 to me overall. I believe the intention in getting Miller was to give Petey some extra skill but especially size on the LW. I'm very curious to see if Miller can gain chemistry on that line - it is a great opportunity as a stepping stone for him to increase his stats and value. I feel if he can get to 60+ points there, we are in for two truly lethal lines in a couple of years. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thad Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 What a dream for the arena announcer. Can you imagine how hard he’s going to be able to belt out Hoglander in a starting lineup call. I could probably get a pretty good one off and I’m not even good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me_ Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 (edited) Benning: “I just love that guy” Edited June 23, 2019 by Me_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanukfanatic Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 4 hours ago, canucklehead80 said: The more I read about this kid, the more excited I get. A 1st round talent, the knock on him is his size. It doesn't seem to hold him back in Sweden. It may factor into him being able to make an impact right away once he comes to NA, but by the sound of his drive and competitiveness, I'm not going to worry about that. I'm sure he'll find a way to make an impact in a couple years. Really like the home run swings the Canucks took. Kinda weird some say size was the issue with this kid considering he already weighs as much as what the Sedins played at their entire careers. Exciting pick!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanukfanatic Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 4 hours ago, RetroCanuck said: I personally think Virtanen will score 20 goals this year and put up 40 points. I saw a lot of positive development from him last year and I think he's about to take a big step. Personally I really hope we don't trade him I mostly agree with you but would trade him in a package for Risto if we could get him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Blight Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 4 hours ago, RetroCanuck said: I personally think Virtanen will score 20 goals this year and put up 40 points. I saw a lot of positive development from him last year and I think he's about to take a big step. Personally I really hope we don't trade him Jake just needs to watch Miller and emulate his play to take that next big step.Miller may be huge for Jake's development. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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