Popular Post Ray_Cathode Posted April 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 16, 2021 I really like Focht’s game. Whereas Lind and Gadjovich had tough adjustments in their first year in the AHL, Focht has been effective almost from the beginning and is becoming more of a force with each game he plays offensively. Defensive play does not appear to be a problem for him, as his line tends not to get scored on, and he has begun to generate good chances in the O zone. It’s early, but he and Lockwood have both impressed with their complete game. I’ve seen a lot of highly touted rookies struggle when they make the transition to pro, Cassels comes immediately to mind and Gadjovich and Lind also struggled in their first year. 1 2 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted April 17, 2021 Author Share Posted April 17, 2021 The trick with turning pro is adjusting to the speed of things. And when you're a player like Cassels and Gadjovich who aren't necessarily the most fleet of foot or agile, it's a tougher transition. Focht has no issues there, and I think he's got a fair bit of hockey smarts to take advantage. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_Cathode Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 Another assist for Focht, Yahoo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ray_Cathode Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 On 4/16/2021 at 10:11 PM, elvis15 said: The trick with turning pro is adjusting to the speed of things. And when you're a player like Cassels and Gadjovich who aren't necessarily the most fleet of foot or agile, it's a tougher transition. Focht has no issues there, and I think he's got a fair bit of hockey smarts to take advantage. Focht also does not take any crap without delivering a fist, elbow or stick right back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ray_Cathode Posted May 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 1, 2021 Measuring a good start for a rookie minor pro: Focht, 3 points in his first ten games, 7 points in his last ten. And Focht is an impressive +5 on the season (which reinforces direct observation) this kid is only rarely in poor defensive position. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Canuck #12 Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 On 4/16/2021 at 10:11 PM, elvis15 said: The trick with turning pro is adjusting to the speed of things. And when you're a player like Cassels and Gadjovich who aren't necessarily the most fleet of foot or agile, it's a tougher transition. Focht has no issues there, and I think he's got a fair bit of hockey smarts to take advantage. Hopefully Gadjovich can earn his spot more with his play along the boards and in front of the net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Googlie Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Collects his 8th assist on the PP goal by McGing that ties Syracuse 1 -1. Lockwood with the other assist 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Googlie Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Snippet from "Canucks Army" of a couple of weeks ago. Was noticeable last night ..... Another familiar sight over the past couple of games is a second line that features rookie Carson Focht between veteran Curtis McKenzie and Nolan Stevens. That trio plays with some physicality and Focht has been a big part of that. He is quickly becoming a player who opposing defenders need to be aware of when he is on the forecheck. He moves on them quickly and isn’t afraid to lay the body when the opportunity presents itself. No points for Focht in this one, but he had a solid game. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 On 5/1/2021 at 11:53 PM, Captain Canuck #12 said: Hopefully Gadjovich can earn his spot more with his play along the boards and in front of the net. Yup, it's been nice to see him have a strong season so far. Hopefully he can show some promise if he gets in an NHL game. 8 hours ago, Googlie said: Snippet from "Canucks Army" of a couple of weeks ago. Was noticeable last night ..... Another familiar sight over the past couple of games is a second line that features rookie Carson Focht between veteran Curtis McKenzie and Nolan Stevens. That trio plays with some physicality and Focht has been a big part of that. He is quickly becoming a player who opposing defenders need to be aware of when he is on the forecheck. He moves on them quickly and isn’t afraid to lay the body when the opportunity presents itself. No points for Focht in this one, but he had a solid game. Can't say I'm surprised. He got praise early on and it seems he's carried that momentum into a pretty good season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 I can foresee Focht carving out a role very much like Casey Cizikas. An agitating, tenacious, forechecking center. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 I’m looking forward to seeing Focht live in Abby this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nuxfanabroad Posted July 3, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2021 1 hour ago, VancouverHabitant said: I’m looking forward to seeing Focht live in Abby this year! Yeah, let's all get boisterously behind him, for Focht's sake! 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Googlie Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Zator (of TheHockeyWriters) on Focht (And Lockwood & Woo) ... https://thehockeywriters.com/canucks-sedins-abbotsford-prospects-to-watch/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 #22 on Nucks Misconduct’s top 25 under 25: https://www.nucksmisconduct.com/2021/9/8/22662387/2021-vancouver-canucks-top-25-under-25-22-carson-focht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunch55 Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Totally Focht ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred65 Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 On 9/9/2021 at 1:46 AM, SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME said: #22 on Nucks Misconduct’s top 25 under 25: https://www.nucksmisconduct.com/2021/9/8/22662387/2021-vancouver-canucks-top-25-under-25-22-carson-focht I only watched Focht for one pre season game but was pretty impressed with what he brought. Certainly not the polished player and has more development to go but shows all the right signs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred65 Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 On 10/20/2021 at 11:34 AM, Fred65 said: I only watched Focht for one pre season game but was pretty impressed with what he brought. Certainly not the polished player and has more development to go but shows all the right signs Welll Carson has been sent down to Kalamazoo, ECHL, has he had an injury/illness ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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