[GDT/PGT - Page 136] Vancouver Canucks @ Edmonton McDavids | January 13, 2021 | 7 p.m. PT | SN, SN1

[Shekky]

Like what I saw from Hoglander tonight excited to see Podkolzin come in in april.

[-Vintage Canuck-]

Nils Hoglander with his first goal puck.

 

[Darius]

2 minutes ago, Qwags said:

Did you know that Drai and Kahun were childhood friends?

Or that the Oilers had the top PP in the whole league last year? 

[Ghostsof1915]

Just now, Shekky said:

Like what I saw from Hoglander tonight excited to see Podkolzin come in in april.

 

[ruilin96]

5 minutes ago, debluvscanucks said:

I got to meet the Johns once down in the trenches after a game....so down to earth and approachable.  Came over, said hi...just all around good guys.  I've always liked them since that.

I would love to just go to a hot dog vendor with the 2 John's, grab a bite of food and just talk to them about the game. Just hear their stories from behind the scenes of broadcasting would be an awesome way to spend an afternoon!

[KoreanHockeyFan]

8 minutes ago, -Vintage Canuck- said:

Shorthouse and Garrett have the call tomorrow.

Whoa, so Shorthouse and Garrett for road games and Hughson and Garrett for home games?

 

[Davathor]

Just now, Darius said:

Or that the Oilers had the top PP in the whole league last year? 

 

Or that McDavids favourite color is blue? 

[c00kies]

14 minutes ago, kilgore said:

 

Wait...a 20 yr old rookie, in his first game.....has a weight on his shoulders (to score) already? 

I thought the same thing, I would have thought more like "it's nice to get that one out of the way early"

[EB43]

3 minutes ago, Ghostsof1915 said:

Did you know TSN and Sportsnet will talk ad nauseam about other teams except Vancouver? 

Vanwho?ver

[BPA]

How was JV in the top line? 

 

I think he did OK.  But not enough to take the spot away from Miller.

[stawns]

14 minutes ago, Davathor said:

 

To be fair the goaltenders back then looked like drunk pickup hockey goaltenders 

And players equipment was primitive too.  It evens out 

[THERETOOL]

looks like hogs is getting that first assist stolen 

[oldnews]

39 minutes ago, Me_ said:

Eriksson was very visible. Toffoli is the cost.

The thing is - the reality was/is that the team had/has a pair of young RW - Hoglander and Podkolzin - so signing Toffoli, having Boeser - and Virtanen....would have resulted in a bottleneck in short order regardless.  It couldn't be 'assumed' that Hoglander would emerge this quickly - but at the same time, he looked like a damn solid bet to earn an NHL spot - and as it turns out, that 'spot' made sense to keep open to competition.

 

I think it was the priority to commit the cap to a defenseman instead - and Schmidt seems like the right one to me.

 

But as it turns out - I'm not sure the team will be giving up much in Hoglander relative to Toffoli - and they have more cap flexibility in the younger ELC (and then RFA)....

 

I also think Hoglander's speed - and playmaking - might actually make a better fit for Horvat and Pearson.  Toffoli is a talented player - and goalscorer - but Hoglander may be the better fit as a 'catalyst' - I don't see Horvat as a 'playmaking' center (Pearson likewise, as a winger, could probably use a playmaker) - so having a winger like Hoglander  is a pretty exciting complement for that line.

And then there's Podkolzin...so - they look deep in youth at RW.

It's only one game - but Gaudette also looks stronger - and more solid battling down low in his own zone (perhaps a bit more aware as well) - so that could bode well if he in fact has taken another step in development as a center.

Edited January 14, 2021 by oldnews

[BarnBurner]

Just now, BPA said:

How was JV in the top line? 

 

I think he did OK.  But not enough to take the spot away from Miller.

I agree. But he did play much better in the 3rd, caused a lot of turnovers and hit the goal post. Not bad at all. I was impressed with the 4th line of Beagle, Sutter and Motte. There wasn't too much to complain about tonight. Great win! 

[Sbriggs]

29 minutes ago, rekker said:

Where are the Brock for Dumba people tonight?

Thats not really fair, Brock for Dumba was prior to getting Schmidt. Keeping Brock and getting Schmidt was the reason for not signing Toffoli

[panelguy]

Sorry if this was asked but is it true John & John won't be doing play by play all season?

[Ghostsof1915]

5 minutes ago, ruilin96 said:

I would love to just go to a hot dog vendor with the 2 John's, grab a bite of food and just talk to them about the game. Just hear their stories from behind the scenes of broadcasting would be an awesome way to spend an afternoon!

You'll go bankrupt with Garrett stealing your ketchup. 

[Rob_Zepp]

30 minutes ago, GarthButcher5 said:

Hamonic with almost 20 minutes ice time.... Very nice debut for him

He looked a bit lost for about 19.5 of it mind you.   He will be fine but there wasn't enough oxygen for him out there.   He was gassed.   You could see smart thought but he was pretty "hot potato" with the puck a few times and simply got beat on plays he won't be in a week or three.   He is a fast skater with excellent edge movement but in this game he looked like a guy who was given goalie skates, two pre-game beers and was digesting three burgers.

[AlwaysACanuckFan]

42 minutes ago, Qwags said:

Me after that 2nd Brock snipe:

Me after seeing McDavid with a -1 as his only stat tonight.

[ruilin96]

2 minutes ago, Ghostsof1915 said:

You'll go bankrupt with Garrett stealing your ketchup. 

I will buy an entire shopping cart of ketchup to prepare for this