They hired Salo to work with juolevi on preparation and mental side of things
- neem55

Injury consultant.

Wonder how many times Salo used the word "grapefruit" in meetings with OJ

Injury consultant.
- golfingsince

if he can somehow teach him to bounce back like he did, I'm down

With the awards, the draft, free agency, development camp, it all rolls into September and the pre-season games.

Every other sport has at least a bit of a moratorium.
- golfingsince

I think we pay more attention to the post season now that the regular season is so awful. The only entertainment during the regular season is management contradicting each other.

Juolevi at 200 lbs certainly isn't a twig anymore.
- Codes1087

Dirty bulk

Juolevi at 200 lbs certainly isn't a twig anymore.
- Codes1087

I believe his maturity & savvy means he's seriorously committed to making the team & if sent back to Jr the message is sent that spots r not given & work hard for them.

Thanks Carol!

Couple early tweets from camp:

Future Canucks linemates? 1st Rd pick Elias Pettersson and Jonathan Dahlen. Impressed by Dahlen's shot, quick/heavy pic.twitter.com/mP5azXXepC

— JAY JANOWER (@DOUBLEJGLOBALBC) July 4, 2017

Even in full equipment, Elias Pettersson looks slight. pic.twitter.com/ctpi3cRTyV

— JAY JANOWER (@DOUBLEJGLOBALBC) July 4, 2017

- WhiteLie

EP is a twig, I'm afraid for him even playing in a pre-season game

Yup and OJ has a full summer before camp to add more muscle. People should take note of this and not fixate over EP's lean status. Besides being wiry strong where he's played against men. He'll fill in to tall frame as he gets older.
- Nuck4U

The drive & determination of a player is character that we need.
Pros don't float & prospects learn that sooner than later or not making it.
Wonder how JV is ready for this season?

I feel bad for kids these days. You literally need to have no life for 15 years to even get a remote chance. Best feeling I had was after my last competitive game realizing I could actually enjoy my summer, and my regime doesnt compare to how hard they go these days
- WhiteLie

It's crazy. I run an Arena for a living and they are literally at it for hockey 11 months a year now. They are lucky to get 4 weeks to themselves some of them. But, some of them really enjoy that and many have burnout factor coming. Both ways I guess.

20 lbs of muscle OJ added is very very different than the 20 lbs of fat JV added
- SMBDragon

New news bro or beating an old horse?
C'mon lets look ahead k

EP is a twig, I'm afraid for him even playing in a pre-season game
- Nucker101

He can't he will be in the SHL

New news bro or beating an old horse?
C'mon lets look ahead k
- Nighthawk

To what year?

EP is a twig, I'm afraid for him even playing in a pre-season game
- Nucker101

Gretzky was a twig 😂😂

Dahlen EP Gadjovich

That sound any good in the future?

To what year?
- Nucker101

Any one other than the last year works for me

EP is a twig, I'm afraid for him even playing in a pre-season game
- Nucker101

he's 20 pounds away from being light, 30-40 from being an NHL regular

Lets draft for weight & develop skill...

Lets draft for weight & develop skill...
- Nighthawk

Lets draft for weight & develop skill...
- Nighthawk

I dont think anyone is questioning the player he will end up, but in his current state he is going to make one hell of a before/after photo. I, personally, am happy they avoided the "most NHL-ready" prospect and went with who they felt had the highest ceiling long term

Any one other than the last year works for me
- Nighthawk

Post a 2023 lineup please

I dont think anyone is questioning the player he will end up, but in his current state he is going to make one hell of a before/after photo. I, personally, am happy they avoided the "most NHL-ready" prospect and went with who they felt had the highest ceiling long term
- WhiteLie

I agree & why BPA is a controversial term for me.

Lets draft for weight & develop skill...
- Nighthawk

Post a 2023 lineup please
- Nucker101

Who do we have signed then & sure no probs.

he's 20 pounds away from being light, 30-40 from being an NHL regular
- WhiteLie

He plays against men now. Imagine when he puts on some muscle how much more he will be able to do.

I dont think anyone is questioning the player he will end up, but in his current state he is going to make one hell of a before/after photo. I, personally, am happy they avoided the "most NHL-ready" prospect and went with who they felt had the highest ceiling long term
- WhiteLie

Agreed. I know he won't play in the NHL this year, but even next year is a stretch for him. I hope they really stay patient with him.

Agreed. I know he won't play in the NHL this year, but even next year is a stretch for him. I hope they really stay patient with him.
- Nucker101

Unlike that injured bust Patrick rright?