Gawdzukes Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 51 minutes ago, stawns said: Truly, size really isn't a big factor anymore and were probably only a few years from the league being mostly under 6 feet. Speed and quickness are the sought after attributes now. Really ... ? What is it at now? I googled and it says just over 6". Interesting but I would say having big guys that can play is probably a real difference maker in that case. We sure do seem to get pushed around and bullied but perhaps that is just lack of commitment/speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 1 minute ago, Gawdzukes said: Really ... ? What is it at now? I googled and it says just over 6". Interesting but I would say having big guys that can play is probably a real difference maker in that case. We sure do seem to get pushed around and bullied but perhaps that is just lack of commitment/speed. If they can play, I agree. That said, as the league gets smaller, those guys will be penalty magnets, much like Myers is. Like it or not, that's the future of the league, imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksJay Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 13 hours ago, stawns said: There's really not much of a battle there. Wolanin is the best dman in the AHL and has earned his spot in Van. There's nothing left for him in Abby. I wonder why a bottom feeding team didn't grab him on the waivers.. Can only playoff teams grab players? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure961089 Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Hoglander's goal was so nasty. He's always played a fearless game and he will be a great addition to a the Canucks core when he reaches his full star potential. Same with Podkolzin, he has shown too much to be a bust. I have full confidence that our development staff can get the most out of him as well. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 6 hours ago, CanucksJay said: I wonder why a bottom feeding team didn't grab him on the waivers.. Can only playoff teams grab players? He just re-signed no? I think it's the guaranteed pay rich AHL money. Two way but $500K by memory in Abbotsford. And not eligible to play in post season this year if claimed. Plus he's 28. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimito Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Schedule | Abbotsford Canucks baby nux have all 3 games at home. big advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimito Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 23 hours ago, kilgore said: Canucks win! Martin shoves the Condor player after his god salute. If he gets his game back, maybe back to nux as backup next yr. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksJay Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 4 hours ago, Canuck Surfer said: He just re-signed no? I think it's the guaranteed pay rich AHL money. Two way but $500K by memory in Abbotsford. And not eligible to play in post season this year if claimed. Plus he's 28. But to get the top ahl defensemen seems like a good gamble? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCanuck Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Best of 3, tonight is elimination game, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 15 minutes ago, VegasCanuck said: Best of 3, tonight is elimination game, correct? Yep! Time to show Bakersfield the Con-Door! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesB Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 12 hours ago, CanucksJay said: I wonder why a bottom feeding team didn't grab him [Wolanin] on the waivers.. Can only playoff teams grab players? 5 hours ago, Canuck Surfer said: He just re-signed no? I think it's the guaranteed pay rich AHL money. Two way but $500K by memory in Abbotsford. And not eligible to play in post season this year if claimed. Plus he's 28. 1. Any team in the NHL (playoff or not) could have picked up Wolanin on waivers. 2. I think there was some risk that Wolanin would be picked up on waivers (as Lane Pederson was), and I was a bit worried, but the risk was small. 3. @Canuck Surfer identifies three of the main reasons he was not picked up. He has a two-year two-way contract that pays 775K in the NHL and 500K in the minors. Most teams are not willing to pay that much for guys in the AHL. Guys on entry level contracts only get about 70K in the minors. 4. At age 28 there is a good chance that Wolanin has reached his peak level of performance. He might get a bit better but the chance that he improves significantly is small. 5. And what is his level of performance? At the NHL level, he is a classic "replacement level" player -- the kind of player on the margin between the NHL and the AHL -- a guy who can be called up to replace someone who gets injured or traded. Based on the Evolving Hockey website and other advanced stat sites Wolanin is just barely a replacement level player. 6. The top scorers in the AHL (forwards and defence) and top AHL players generally are usually career-AHLers. For those guys, scoring at the AHL level does not translate to NHL success, especially if a lot of their scoring comes from the PP, as those guys are not good enough to get much PP time in the NHL. 7. I like Wolanin and he plays a useful role for the Canucks -- AHL star and depth option at the NHL level. But he is actually fairly expensive for his likely contribution at the NHL level. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nuxfanabroad Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Recently 650 is not broadcasting here in Japan. Hope these guys ramble on to the Calder Win, but won't be listening in. As the temps start to warm up, the old road bike(excursions to Kyoto) appears more & more tempting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure961089 Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 (edited) On 4/20/2023 at 11:02 AM, kilgore said: Canucks win! I'm glad they gave the first goal back to Hoglander. He did all the work and he put in his own rebound. Sasson played great as well, a real gritty warrior with a nose to show for it. The best part was it was a team shutout. The Canucks played a really strong defensive game, didn't give them a lot. And it's because the forwards are coming back to help the defence. I look at Hoglander's defensive game and it's night and day. So many prospects were withering on the vine when Benning was GM. How many prospects fell through the cracks like gold sand through the GMs fingers? Sad to think about but at least Pods and Hogs were saved, maybe even Woo. Edited April 21, 2023 by Pure961089 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Googlie Posted April 22, 2023 Share Posted April 22, 2023 Big statement night for Karlsson tonight. He was somewhat overshadowed last game by all 3 on the Hoagie line. Wouldn't be surprised if he had a hattie tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Googlie Posted April 22, 2023 Share Posted April 22, 2023 Abby PP 19 seconds in !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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