Boudrias Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 7 hours ago, iceman64 said: Yeah sounds like he's improving too.. maybe a late bloomer, who knows. Better late than never though but one thing I do like is that he's not afraid to hit and hit hard, not afraid to fight, at least there's that but if he can think fast enough at the NHL level remains to be seen but you never know right? A late bloomer at 19? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post flat land fish Posted January 6, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 6, 2023 13 minutes ago, Boudrias said: A late bloomer at 19? There are 5 players picked outside the top 10 from the 2021 draft class that have made their NHL debut. Klimovich is developing just as he should and for a 2nd rounder is probably trending ahead of schedule. 4 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzle Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 10 hours ago, iceman64 said: And add coming over from another part of the world.. adjustment everywhere he turns BUT it's noticable he has his swagger back we saw in the WJ's, I just hope he gets some sniping coaching ala D Sedin when he finally arrives... He's got everything else, size speed bite.. exactly the player attitude we need! The timing couldn't be better either if it's this season and another full season in Abby and then give him a shot and if he makes it, that will help with the cap BUT if not then the year after. When he's on his game he's looking a bit like a Kuzmenko with snarl. We need that on D as well, we don't have many players except for schenner and Tree that can crease clear no problem because you know where that leads, if not it makes playoff hockey painful to watch when you get sent packing and beat up. We're 4th smallest team in the league, might as well have it on D as well because bigger opposing forwards park it in front and Demko (or whoever) can't stop what they can't see... And if our D needs help with it, it needs bigger forwards so trading in that direction after D is addressed we're pretty much there. Leaves us a few year window to peak IF it gets done and with depth! Not selling the F'n farm for roster players.. I'd lose my s__t if that happened again. Anyway hope Klim is a big part of it! As much as people will cringe at the name Benning, I've always thought he was another steal and I'm not wrong yet, he's looking better and better.. You can see just how good of a skater Woo is, especially for a big guy. He is showing that he has some untapped offensive instincts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 16 hours ago, DeNiro said: Bieksa was a late bloomer. Played a similar style. Most D men take until about 23-24 before they make the jump full time. He’s still on track as long as his game keeps progressing. Just might not be the top 4 guy we were hoping for. I mean, if we got a third pairing RD out of a second round pick that'd be great considering our track record of drafting and developing D. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 27 minutes ago, Coconuts said: I mean, if we got a third pairing RD out of a second round pick that'd be great considering our track record of drafting and developing D. Absolutely. Ideally he’s a third pairing guy that can move up to second pair depending on his partner. Like I think Bieksa definitely benefited by being paired with a guy like Hamhuis. Not sure he would have been a top 4 guy had he not had that steady partner. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanP Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 10 hours ago, Boudrias said: A late bloomer at 19? At that point the conversation temporarily switched to Woo, I believe :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucks Curse Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 7 hours ago, Dazzle said: You can see just how good of a skater Woo is, especially for a big guy. He is showing that he has some untapped offensive instincts. sounds like he has had a bit of a rebound year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 Picks up an assist on this goal: 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devron Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 And he’s got a goal! Exciting! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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D.B Cooper Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 Great to see the kid starting to put it all together! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 (edited) Dude looks like he's having fun, I hope he stews in Abbotsford next season too, no need to rush him Looks like he's figuring things out Edited January 7, 2023 by Coconuts 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devron Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 (edited) 46 minutes ago, Coconuts said: Dude looks like he's having fun, I hope he stews in Abbotsford next season too, no need to rush him Looks like he's figuring things out Few years ago they might have started him in the nhl lol. Team is learning.. slowly Edited January 7, 2023 by Devron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 2 minutes ago, Devron said: Few years ago they might have started him in the nhl lol. Team is learning.. slowly I'll take slowly over not at all Don't screw this up JR, no more rushing prospects 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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iceman64 Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 On 1/6/2023 at 6:08 AM, Boudrias said: A late bloomer at 19? Well, I mean the way he didn't just step in like some of the other guys like Petey, (Podz to limited degree and Hughes etc. We've been lucky like that but it's hardly every player who can come in and take a roster spot.. I guess when I'm tired I might want to go slower and be more... Specific.. in meaning something like that.. my bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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iceman64 Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 On 1/5/2023 at 10:18 PM, DeNiro said: Bieksa was a late bloomer. Played a similar style. Most D men take until about 23-24 before they make the jump full time. He’s still on track as long as his game keeps progressing. Just might not be the top 4 guy we were hoping for. Actually in a way, I'm thinking we could do just fine with guys like Woo on 3rd and 4th pairing if we can affectively roll 4 lines, his game would fit right in what we need. It never hurts to have physical play on D so opposing forwards get antsy about getting clocked if they make the smallest mistake... That was our depthless 2011 roster, with depth we could have won it, losing Hamhuis was brutal, then Edler was clearly playing injured, Tanev was beat up, Salo I think was out a few games? And no depth to back it up.. Anyway, we'd better draft D like mofo's and trade in D direction too and load up. Until then if anyone thinks we're in contention for anything anytime soon is sadly mistaken. Been down that road before... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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