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Too bad the idea for a morning dip probably came after 8 hours of drinking and his 3rd bump of the night... poor guy and his family... those that burn the brightest also burn the shortest sometimes
So if they sit at the table, they’re automatically correct? We all know that even the best scouting teams aren’t perfect and we’re certainly not the best. What they said flies in the face of existing data (e.g. the Murray comment). To arbitrarily dismiss an entire league or region based on ??? is doing yourself a disservice.
I can say so far the trend has been quick, Schneider, Gibson, hellebuyck, Howard. I think college so far is not a bad to develop a goalie or even player.
I can say so far the trend has been quick, Schneider, Gibson, hellebuyck, Howard. I think college so far is not a bad to develop a goalie or even player.
Gibson was US NTDP to CHL; never played in college.
Schneider, Quick, and Howard are all well into their 30s.
It’s most certainly not definitively better than the CHL or European leagues.
After his first season and hitting 24 points, everyone was talking how he could be a top 4 defenseman. Took a big step back last year. Let's see if he can regain his form.
he just needs to be giver the opportunities and he will succeed, Green didn't really give him the chance last year so hopefully things will change this upcoming season.
he just needs to be giver the opportunities and he will succeed, Green didn't really give him the chance last year so hopefully things will change this upcoming season.
This... you could tell last year he was playing confused... like is he supposed to be physical or use his skillset to his advantage... he was lost somewhere in between. He's never going to be a physical d-man.
Gibson was US NTDP to CHL; never played in college.
Schneider, Quick, and Howard are all well into their 30s.
It’s most certainly not definitively better than the CHL or European leagues.
I don't think there is a league that is definitely better than the other. You pick based on the individual. I'm not sure why the commented it like that. Maybe it was taken out of context and they were looking at it in a different angle?
not sure what they are going to do on the backend but if hughes decides to go pro and they give juolevi a shot as well where will they play in the line up?
not sure what they are going to do on the backend but if hughes decides to go pro and they give juolevi a shot as well where will they play in the line up?
Trade Del Zotto and Hutton, but personally, I would just put the rookies in the AHL to start. Hughes really isn't physically mature enough to play defense in the NHL at this point and Juolevi still has some stuff to work on according to Salo.
Vancouver, B.C. - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has signed forward Jake Virtanen to a two-year deal with an AAV of $1.25M.
"We're pleased to sign Jake to an extension," said Jim Benning. "He adds physical presence and speed to our line-up and can help create offensive chances when going hard to the net. We look forward to seeing Jake take the next step in his game and consistently contribute to the team's success."
Virtanen, 21, recorded 10 goals and 10 assists for 20 points in a career-high 75 games played with the Canucks in 2017.18, additionally setting career highs in goals, assists, points and penalty minutes (46). His 155 hits led all Canucks forwards, while his 46 penalty minutes ranked fourth on the team.
In 140 career NHL games over three seasons with the Vancouver Canucks, the 6-1, 229-pound right winger has collected 34 points (17-17-34) and 93 penalty minutes.
A native of New Westminster, British Columbia, Virtanen was originally selected by Vancouver in the first round, sixth overall, at the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.
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