Chickenspear Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 20 minutes ago, MikeyD said: What people don't know, is in the bottom two pictures Petey is wearing the same shirt. yeah, not quite so baggy on him this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Did he meet with 17 year old Podkolzin and get motivated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reyezone Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 I value our assets too much to get pumped up for “goon squad” hype. I want a healthy Ferland for the playoffs, not a “destroyer” with a head injury that can’t destroy anything when the real season starts. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Ferland can play hockey, and he'll be there to keep an eye on things. He's not going to drop the gloves every time Elias gets hit. But if another player hands out a cheap shot, well, then at least Elias has someone in his corner to cut that s*** out quick. (unlike last year) Hopefully, having Ferland on the ice at the same time will deter other players from taking liberties. Something tells me though that Pettersson will be able to take the hits this year, and maybe hand some out as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down by the River Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 14 hours ago, RRypien37 said: Curious to know his current weight. Me too. But I also liked that he ignored the question when the media asked him about it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post EdgarM Posted September 5, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2019 2 hours ago, Dr. Crossbar said: It's awesome watching his evolution. I do think a lot of people still underestimate how talented this kid is and how good he'll be when he matures. Nice to see him so excited and eager to play with Ferland. Petey is continuing to add more tools to his toolbox and knows what is needed to win. I see him as the next Peter Forsberg and hopefully this means the playoffs and the Cups are not too far behind. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Crossbar Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 15 minutes ago, EdgarM said: Petey is continuing to add more tools to his toolbox and knows what is needed to win. I see him as the next Peter Forsberg and hopefully this means the playoffs and the Cups are not too far behind. Agree. It's hard to see where his ceiling will be in the next few years. Once he puts it all together, and fills out as a man, his all-around game is going to be awesome to watch. His backchecking is already incredible. Will be interesting this season to see how the added size helps his game. The recent pic looks like it's the right amount in his upper body. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 5 hours ago, Chickenspear said: Does anyone else think of Raffi Torres whenever they hear this phrase? I'd love it if Virtanen could play like that. he's the team leader in hits for the last three seasons isn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester13 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 38 minutes ago, Dr. Crossbar said: Agree. It's hard to see where his ceiling will be in the next few years. Once he puts it all together, and fills out as a man, his all-around game is going to be awesome to watch. His backchecking is already incredible. Will be interesting this season to see how the added size helps his game. The recent pic looks like it's the right amount in his upper body. And to see what he can do with a goal scorers skate profile instead of a goalies :D I still can't get over that he's been using a goalie skate profile! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Crossbar Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 16 minutes ago, Jester13 said: And to see what he can do with a goal scorers skate profile instead of a goalies :D I still can't get over that he's been using a goalie skate profile! That's next level stuff in terms of greatness, being fearless and innovative enough to do things other people won't do or even think of doing. Can't wait to see how that evolves. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgarM Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Dr. Crossbar said: Agree. It's hard to see where his ceiling will be in the next few years. Once he puts it all together, and fills out as a man, his all-around game is going to be awesome to watch. His backchecking is already incredible. Will be interesting this season to see how the added size helps his game. The recent pic looks like it's the right amount in his upper body. I just see that fire in his eyes the same as Bure was when he first started, they just want to do what ever they can to win. love that in a player. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 1 hour ago, stawns said: he's the team leader in hits for the last three seasons isn't he? Without Looking, I thought Motte was the high water mark last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgarM Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 20 minutes ago, Canuck Surfer said: Without Looking, I thought Motte was the high water mark last year? Does Motte's "hits" really count as "hits"? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 18 minutes ago, EdgarM said: Does Motte's "hits" really count as "hits"? LOL, I did laugh! But of course they do. Motte sets the tone for the team with constant puck pressure. He holds up teams from moving the puck up ice. Creates steals and exhausts players who have to work much harder. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BPA Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 6 hours ago, MikeyD said: What people don't know, is in the bottom two pictures Petey is wearing the same shirt. What people don't know is that the same shirt shrunk in the wash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cory40 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 19 hours ago, King Heffy said: Hated Ferland as a Flame. Stoked to have him riding shotgun for Petey though. EP40 looks like he's been hitting the gym hard all off-season; love his commitment to improving himself. Reminds me of how much I hated ESA Tikanne then loved him as a Vanuck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuporbust Posted September 6, 2019 Author Share Posted September 6, 2019 20 hours ago, Shirotashi said: Honestly I dont think his fighting skills are the thing fans should zero in on. Hes not "that" guy. What I want from Ferland is feisty play and hard on bodies in our own zone. IF he gets 20 goals great but IF he were to bring that fire every night, and help change the compete level in the room im fine with that too. Another example is 2011 Kevin Biesksa. A player can be counted on to fight, and also play an active role in offense and defense. Bieksa was a 45 point d man then and also one of the better fighters we had . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 2 hours ago, Canuck Surfer said: Without Looking, I thought Motte was the high water mark last year? he was last year, I think, Jake has been the leader in the last three years, cumlative I believe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanless Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 5 hours ago, Jester13 said: And to see what he can do with a goal scorers skate profile instead of a goalies :D I still can't get over that he's been using a goalie skate profile! Being a thin guy myself I find using a profile similar to a goalies gave me more balance and stability. I could see that if he bulked up a bit he would have more strength and stability allowing him to go for the more rounded profile with less ice contact 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgarM Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 3 hours ago, Canuck Surfer said: LOL, I did laugh! But of course they do. Motte sets the tone for the team with constant puck pressure. He holds up teams from moving the puck up ice. Creates steals and exhausts players who have to work much harder. Kidding aside, I do like his tenacity and energy he brings to the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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