Another Mccann or Virtanen situation



Boeser should be in the AHL all of next year if signed.
- classic321

i agree. i wouldn't write in stone that he's there for the whole season but i would want at least a substantial part (at least half the season) spent in the A.

more than anything, i would like the prospects to go through their first professional slumps in the ahl. let them work through it so that when they experience it in the big league, they have something to fall back on mentally.

also, it goes without saying that a little riding the buses never hurts in building character or appreciating what you have (or what you can lose).

Cal Foote
- LordHumungous

He looks great but we need some offense! I am pretty pleased with how our D is coming along

i agree. i wouldn't write in stone that he's there for the whole season but i would want at least a substantial part (at least half the season) spent in the A.

more than anything, i would like the prospects to go through their first professional slumps in the ahl. let them work through it so that when they experience it in the big league, they have something to fall back on mentally.

also, it goes without saying that a little riding the buses never hurts in building character or appreciating what you have (or what you can lose).
- RealityChecker

He looks great but we need some offense! I am pretty pleased with how our D is coming along
- CanuckDon

Just preparing for when Edler Tanev and Sbisa are gone...

i agree. i wouldn't write in stone that he's there for the whole season but i would want at least a substantial part (at least half the season) spent in the A.

more than anything, i would like the prospects to go through their first professional slumps in the ahl. let them work through it so that when they experience it in the big league, they have something to fall back on mentally.

also, it goes without saying that a little riding the buses never hurts in building character or appreciating what you have (or what you can lose).
- RealityChecker

i agree. i wouldn't write in stone that he's there for the whole season but i would want at least a substantial part (at least half the season) spent in the A.

more than anything, i would like the prospects to go through their first professional slumps in the ahl. let them work through it so that when they experience it in the big league, they have something to fall back on mentally.

also, it goes without saying that a little riding the buses never hurts in building character or appreciating what you have (or what you can lose).
- RealityChecker

With the benefit of hindsight, McCann and Virt should have stayed in junior. But most wanted them on the NHL roster after their impressive preseason and start to the year. It's a shame they weren't AHL eligible because I agree, prospects should generally stay in the AHL until they graduate.

i agree. i wouldn't write in stone that he's there for the whole season but i would want at least a substantial part (at least half the season) spent in the A.

more than anything, i would like the prospects to go through their first professional slumps in the ahl. let them work through it so that when they experience it in the big league, they have something to fall back on mentally.

also, it goes without saying that a little riding the buses never hurts in building character or appreciating what you have (or what you can lose).
- RealityChecker

If his former linemates Caggiula and Schmaltz are playing in the NHL, I cant see why Boeser would need to spend a whole year in the AHL. Maybe a stint or two, but definitely not a whole season

Also playing college has plenty of bus rides, I think the kid has been reportedly very humble throughout from what I have read. I think he'll be a fan favourite here

With the benefit of hindsight, McCann and Virt should have stayed in junior. But most wanted them on the NHL roster after their impressive preseason and start to the year. It's a shame they weren't AHL eligible because I agree, prospects should generally stay in the AHL until they graduate.
- CanuckDon

Detroit model?

If his former linemates Caggiula and Schmaltz are playing in the NHL, I cant see why Boeser would need to spend a whole year in the AHL. Maybe a stint or two, but definitely not a whole season

Also playing college has plenty of bus rides, I think the kid has been reportedly very humble throughout from what I have read. I think he'll be a fan favourite here
- WhiteLie

Esp since Boeser is better than Cagg and Schmaltz

If his former linemates Caggiula and Schmaltz are playing in the NHL, I cant see why Boeser would need to spend a whole year in the AHL. Maybe a stint or two, but definitely not a whole season

Also playing college has plenty of bus rides, I think the kid has been reportedly very humble throughout from what I have read. I think he'll be a fan favourite here
- WhiteLie

He should be ready to step right into the lineup. He was definitely the driving force on his line last year. He was downright dominant this season until he suffered a wrist injury. Hopefully he doesn't miss too much time.

Esp since Boeser is better than Cagg and Schmaltz
- Retinalz

guys a total A-hole. Met him downtown, dont want to ever again
Even his bodyguard said he wanted to punch him out
- SMBDragon

Lol. I'm sure most rockstars are total gentlemen.
Can't take away the fact he puts out great music over and over.

Detroit model?
- LordHumungous

Good business practice.

The challenge is having depth in front of him so the org can afford to keep him in Utica for a stretch. But if he has a good camp, it might be easier said than done.

Lol. I'm sure most rockstars are total gentlemen.
Can't take away the fact he puts out great music over and over.
- dshiddy

Many posters follow the draft closely. There are prospects that will be selected in the 10-20 range that I am excited about. I think you are confusing the issue here.
- CanuckDon

I follow the draft as well, no issue there, it's fine to have prospects you like and hope to see your team draft.

Your original comment though was that we "need something to look forward to" and I just wanted to point out that you could be looking forward to the game tonight, or seeing the guys we've already drafted take steps closer to the nhl, it just seemed pretty bleak to me to say we have nothing to look forward to other than the draft.

http://watch.cbc.ca/marke...ode-6/38e815a-00b46592ab3


Don't smoke weed with Audrey!

With the benefit of hindsight, McCann and Virt should have stayed in junior. But most wanted them on the NHL roster after their impressive preseason and start to the year. It's a shame they weren't AHL eligible because I agree, prospects should generally stay in the AHL until they graduate.
- CanuckDon

I don't think it is necessarily just hindsight many at the time thought they shouldn't of been in the NHL to start or after 9 games or after WJC etc.

This whole idea that the AHL age rule is a bad rule I don't agree with, more talented players are sent back to junior every year and develop fine.

The Canucks were impatient and while its impossible to know how things would of played out differently had they of sent those two back to junior there certainly seems to of been issues with both of their development so far.

I think ideally you have the draft age moved back a year which means that most the players drafted would only be eligible for one more Junior season.

Another Mccann or Virtanen situation



Boeser should be in the AHL all of next year if signed.
- classic321

Dunno, the College kids tend to adapt at a much quicker pace.
Stecher and Tanev come to mind here, where as you got Gaudreau, that kid on the NYR etc.

Boesers shot is definitely NHL caliber but is skating looks questionable. Might be a case of sticking him on the PP and loading up his one-timer.

Lol. I'm sure most rockstars are total gentlemen.
Can't take away the fact he puts out great music over and over.
- dshiddy

Lol. I'm sure most rockstars are total gentlemen.
Can't take away the fact he puts out great music over and over.
- dshiddy

Excuse me I fell out of my chair...

If his former linemates Caggiula and Schmaltz are playing in the NHL, I cant see why Boeser would need to spend a whole year in the AHL. Maybe a stint or two, but definitely not a whole season

Also playing college has plenty of bus rides, I think the kid has been reportedly very humble throughout from what I have read. I think he'll be a fan favourite here
- WhiteLie

Caggiula is 22, Schmaltz is 23.

Boeser is 19 and will be 20.

Dunno, the College kids tend to adapt at a much quicker pace.
Stecher and Tanev come to mind here, where as you got Gaudreau, that kid on the NYR etc.

Boesers shot is definitely NHL caliber but is skating looks questionable. Might be a case of sticking him on the PP and loading up his one-timer.
- Whiskey-Tango

Those guys were 21/22 years old when they arrived...big reason for their instant success at the NHL level. They're much more physically and mentally prepared at that age.

If his former linemates Caggiula and Schmaltz are playing in the NHL, I cant see why Boeser would need to spend a whole year in the AHL. Maybe a stint or two, but definitely not a whole season

Also playing college has plenty of bus rides, I think the kid has been reportedly very humble throughout from what I have read. I think he'll be a fan favourite here
- WhiteLie

it's not just about his attitude.

i think there really is a learning curve to being a pro. while he is maturing (both mentally and as a hockey player) in college, you have to remember that it is a 40ish game season that only (mostly?) plays on weekends.

i think it is valuable for him to learn how to prepare day in and day out over a long and grueling season in the ahl against and with guys who are earning their living playing hockey.

i'm not saying a full season but i would i would like a substantial part of a season.

I don't think it is necessarily just hindsight many at the time thought they shouldn't of been in the NHL to start or after 9 games or after WJC etc.

This whole idea that the AHL age rule is a bad rule I don't agree with, more talented players are sent back to junior every year and develop fine.

The Canucks were impatient and while its impossible to know how things would of played out differently had they of sent those two back to junior there certainly seems to of been issues with both of their development so far.

I think ideally you have the draft age moved back a year which means that most the players drafted would only be eligible for one more Junior season.
- belcherbd

I think they were stuck (by ownership) when McCann was the leading goal scorer a couple months into the season. One of the most offensively challenged teams couldnt send him back without sending a "tanking" message to fans

I follow the draft as well, no issue there, it's fine to have prospects you like and hope to see your team draft.

Your original comment though was that we "need something to look forward to" and I just wanted to point out that you could be looking forward to the game tonight, or seeing the guys we've already drafted take steps closer to the nhl, it just seemed pretty bleak to me to say we have nothing to look forward to other than the draft.
- NorthNuck

It was a comment followed by a I watch every game

But thanks for telling me how to feel