-Vintage Canuck- Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saucypass Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Bastian is 6'4 so why not. Would love to hear more from anyone who knows the player well. Patrick Harper, this guy was so good when I watched him and Keller play for BU. Skilled but never enough to overcome his 5'7 frame, hope he does well in the AHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Mind Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Claim him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86Viking Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 This player has interesting traits for us to put a claim in...Size, right shot, listed as a rw/C on elite prospects so not sure if he can play C or how good he is at faceoffs. I would take a flyer on him and use him over Chiasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devron Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Pick him up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lock Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 This is one I'm actually surprised is being waived. I would be surprised if he isn't picked up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCanuck Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Talent analysis on Bastian: https://www.thedraftanalyst.com/draft-profile-nathan-bastian/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bure_Pavel Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Dont get your hopes up, doesnt seem like there is much interest in trying something different or making roster changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCNate Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 I'd 100% grab him. If nothing else, he gives us a different look in the bottom 6. He would bring a fair amount of size and toughness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 5 minutes ago, BCNate said: I'd 100% grab him. If nothing else, he gives us a different look in the bottom 6. He would bring a fair amount of size and toughness. Which what we’re desperately needing, especially after waiving Gadjovich and MacEwen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Nathan Bastian I equate as a similar player to Zack MacEwen but a bad fighter...like significantly worse than Mac. If the Canucks management couldn't find a role for Gadjovich and MacEwen, I doubt they would see value in Bastian. If they wanted toughness, grit, and consistency you might as well have claimed Clifford when he was on waivers, yet the Canucks let him go. I can see them doing the same here. Clearly this management and coaching staff don't value big bodied forwards who don't bring much to special teams or have a defined role. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
None Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 https://thehockeywriters.com/kraken-meet-winger-nathan-bastian/ Take a look at that first comment. He almost sounds... too perfect for this team (the comment is just a fans response, but I'm sure they've watched him more than we have). "He's the perfect 4th liner with much more upside. He'll easily become a fan favourite. He does all the dirty work that a winning team needs. He was a huge reason the PK got significantly better." "He hits. He's 1st to drop the gloves. The effort level quickly makes anyone a fan." Replace Chiasson, put in Bastian. It's almost a no-brainer at this point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Not to be overly dramatic, but... for a successful rebuild, this just Might be The LAST BASTION!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250Integra Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 41 minutes ago, Canuckster86 said: This player has interesting traits for us to put a claim in...Size, right shot, listed as a rw/C on elite prospects so not sure if he can play C or how good he is at faceoffs. I would take a flyer on him and use him over Chiasson Sounds like Zack MacEwan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singing chef Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Will turn 24 in 2 weeks so still young enough to improve. Last season with NJD: 41 gp, 3g, 7a, 0+/-, 21 pim, 136 hits, 25 bs. A good ole BIG Canadian boy who likes to hit, and is a right shot. If the Canucks pick him up and he starts hitting everything in sight it might light a bomb under some of the other players. Also might give them the feeling they have more space to show off their (currently dormant) skills. Ah well, to dream................ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flickyoursedin Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 It says C/W I haven’t watched him so not even sure if he’s a viable option as a Center. If he’s good on draws he’s worth the spot as an extra forward at the least we could also use his size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flickyoursedin Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 If he’s only a winger I can’t see them being interested. If management waived Gadjovich who I would say had more offence and potential I can’t see them claiming Bastain. I get that there wasn’t much from some teams exposed but man did Seattle ever do a horrible job in that draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rekker Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Seems very similar to Bailey. If he actually plays to his size then sure. But if he's just another big softy, meh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86Viking Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 31 minutes ago, 250Integra said: Sounds like Zack MacEwan... Yup, so Canucks will pass...we don't like players like that right!? Gotta keep them Highmore, Dowling, Chiasson types instead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86Viking Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 6 minutes ago, rekker said: Seems very similar to Bailey. If he actually plays to his size then sure. But if he's just another big softy, meh. He does fight, not considered a tough guy I don't think but he fought Dillon last year 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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