There is a transfer agreement with SHL so he can come over whenever the Canucks want him. So he could leave his Swedish team to come to camp and try out.
If there is no AHL starting up at time of NHL training camp you might be right he stays in Sweden until Canucks need him or work out roster changes with moving out contracts. (LE #1 candidate) - NuckUp
Its one thing to go to a Sept camp then join your Swedish team if you dont make the cut. Quite another to leave it mid season just for a camp try out and miss 3 weeks of critical games.
There are a lot of opinions but I don't see the offensive skills. Heart and hustle will only take you so far. - boonerbuck
Funny they said that about BO and being a 3C. There is video tape out there on Podz showing his puck moves, passing and shot its all high level. He's got good hockey IQ too. At KHL camp there is one of him pulling a Petey type move on faking out the goalie to one hand slide puck past him.
There are a lot of opinions but I don't see the offensive skills. Heart and hustle will only take you so far. - boonerbuck
The offensive skills?
He hasn't lit it up in the KHL, but limited role as a 19 year old plays into that. His numbers increase greatly every league he drops down, and his U18 and U20 numbers over the past 2 years are quite good.
I think the first year over here will be a little bit of a transition, and can see him starting on the third line, but I don't think he'll be there for long. If all the other scouts/prospect guys are right in their ballpark, he is a top 6er with first line potential.
Funny they said that about BO and being a 3C. There is video tape out there on Podz showing his puck moves, passing and shot its all high level. He's got good hockey IQ too. At KHL camp there is one of him pulling a Petey type move on faking out the goalie to one hand slide puck past him. - NuckUp
Bo scored 74 goals and 165 points in 3 seasons in the best junior league in the world, breaking 30 in his final two seasons. His offensive abilities were obvious. Foot speed was a concern. He had to work hard on that just like I think Podz will have to work hard on his offensive skills. If you are lacking one of those skills, which one is easier to overcome?
Junior in Canada is at a much more high level than junior in Russia.
He hasn't lit it up in the KHL, but limited role as a 19 year old plays into that. His numbers increase greatly every league he drops down, and his U18 and U20 numbers over the past 2 years are quite good.
I think the first year over here will be a little bit of a transition, and can see him starting on the third line, but I don't think he'll be there for long. If all the other scouts/prospect guys are right in their ballpark, he is a top 6er with first line potential. - NewYorkNuck
If Green is here, Podz grinder skills will probably have him in the top 6 permanently.
Bo scored 74 goals and 165 points in 3 seasons in the best junior league in the world, breaking 30 in his final two seasons. His offensive abilities were obvious. Foot speed was a concern. He had to work hard on that just like I think Podz will have to work hard on his offensive skills. If you are lacking one of those skills, which one is easier to overcome?
Junior in Canada is at a much more high level than junior in Russia. - boonerbuck
Actually Podz skating needs to improve. You should google those videos of his skills on display before labeling him a grinder.
Green just toying with lines or is a Bo a shutdown line & Gaudette gets a crazy opportunity? - Nighthawk
Perhaps Gaudette is coming in hot like Boeser after the break? I have a feeling TG will switch it back to normal at some point – just getting different looks before the play-in to see what he has if he has to change things on the fly.
And two days in a row for Ferland on that line. Maybe he's gonna keep healthy?
Perhaps Gaudette is coming in hot like Boeser after the break? I have a feeling TG will switch it back to normal at some point – just getting different looks before the play-in to see what he has if he has to change things on the fly.
And two days in a row for Ferland on that line. Maybe he's gonna keep healthy? - NewYorkNuck
It’s fun to think of Gaudette getting true proven wingers but more like another step towards next year.
If he can stay healthy I’d luv to see Ferland play. Another W in the way for Jake. Can Jake see the writing on the wall & the crossroads he’s coming to?
