Popular Post oldnews Posted December 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 26, 2020 A lot of really talented players ("stars") in this tournament, obviously - but the ones I like to watch the most are players like Costmar (not just homer-speak here). His goal(s) may be what gains him recognition (stayed engaged after that breakaway opportunity) - but for me he's one of those players that is a pleasure to watch because of what he does without the puck on his stick. He really has a 'complete' nose for the game imo - always going to the right areas, very responsible - a level of hockey intelligence that not a lot of players possess, even the 'elite' talents. A telling sign to see him on a scoring line but also taking key draws shorthanded. His 'mental' game kind of reminds me of his number-sake (14) Burrows - who also had that continuous/unbroken concentration - always hounding the puck and taking the key territory on the ice. The other guy that has stood out for me in a similar way thus far is the Russian (#13) Ponomarev (the Canes 53rd overall pick in this year's draft) - another really bright center imo who has a high end ability to read where to be/get to on the ice - first few shifts of the tournament were a cue to watch him - "who's that"? - intelligent and has that drive/intent to get to the heart of the play. Love to watch players like this - tend not to be valued highly enough imo - don't tend to register as 'stars' but guys you win with. 2 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenhodgejr Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 Tobias Bjornfot and Victor Soderstrom looked really good to me. Happy with what I'm seeding from Costmar. Im hopeful Podkolzin can score a couple goals and prove doubters wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Blankenship Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 2 hours ago, oldnews said: A lot of really talented players ("stars") in this tournament, obviously - but the ones I like to watch the most are players like Costmar (not just homer-speak here). His goal(s) may be what gains him recognition (stayed engaged after that breakaway opportunity) - but for me he's one of those players that is a pleasure to watch because of what he does without the puck on his stick. He really has a 'complete' nose for the game imo - always going to the right areas, very responsible - a level of hockey intelligence that not a lot of players possess, even the 'elite' talents. A telling sign to see him on a scoring line but also taking key draws shorthanded. His 'mental' game kind of reminds me of his number-sake (14) Burrows - who also had that continuous/unbroken concentration - always hounding the puck and taking the key territory on the ice. The other guy that has stood out for me in a similar way thus far is the Russian (#13) Ponomarev (the Canes 53rd overall pick in this year's draft) - another really bright center imo who has a high end ability to read where to be/get to on the ice - first few shifts of the tournament were a cue to watch him - "who's that"? - intelligent and has that drive/intent to get to the heart of the play. Love to watch players like this - tend not to be valued highly enough imo - don't tend to register as 'stars' but guys you win with. Seems like a pretty common trait in most of the guys drafted during Jimbos tenure 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred65 Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 8 hours ago, kenhodgejr said: Tobias Bjornfot and Victor Soderstrom looked really good to me. Happy with what I'm seeding from Costmar. Im hopeful Podkolzin can score a couple goals and prove doubters wrong Soderstrom particularly has a good look to his game IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 10 hours ago, Fred65 said: Soderstrom particularly has a good look to his game IMO Shame be ended up in Arizona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawdzukes Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 36 minutes ago, aGENT said: Shame be ended up in Arizona Do you think Quebec keeps their nickname? Quebec Desert Dogs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 1 minute ago, Gawdzukes said: Do you think Quebec keeps their nickname? Quebec Desert Dogs Even if they get moved, they're still a mess the way they've been run. It's going to take 5+ years before they start cleaning up that mess. That's half this poor kid's career! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rekker Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Nice game for Costmar tonight. Smart player that moves well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SergioMomesso Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Aaaarrrrrvvvvviiiiidddd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 OK LET'S BUMP THIS BABY. NOT TO BE OUT DONE....WOOO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rekker Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Arvid! Nice celly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 I've noticed how good he is in the faceoff dot. In the first period, has gone 4/5. Seems to really battle hard there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rekker Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Second game I've watched of Costmar. He's moved up onto the second unit PP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Gaudette Celly may have to change his username to Costmar Celly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Man Costmar is really good defensively. Been very pleasantly surprised how smart he is defensively and how he battles in the dzone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beary Sweet Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 This kid isn’t getting all the hype but he is really showcasing his skill set against his fellow future Canuck teammate. Goes hard to the net and plays a hard nosed game. He could play a huge part in our bottom 6 in the near future considering our need for cheap players and cap space. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Yep....just had a great shift there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Costmar has some rat in his game. I had no idea he had that in his repertoire I like the scrappy and that agitative element in his game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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