Carol Schram: Canucks prospects Kole Lind, Michael DiPietro shine in returns to junior Vancouver Canucks goaltending prospect Michael DiPietro and forward Kole Lind both got off to hot starts in their return to their junior teams, being named their respective leagues' players of the week.

Kole Lind

"Speed and Skill"

Benning needs to get that tattooed on the back of his eyelids.


Thanks Carol!

Kole Lind
- LeftCoaster

Would be nice if he didn't act like Kesler on the ice after scoring...

we could claim the "other" Guance and the bro's could lead us to the promise land

"Speed and Skill"

Benning needs to get that tattooed on the back of his eyelids.


Thanks Carol!
- Codes1087

He can't, he already has

"European skill" on one eye lid
&
"Canadian Heart" on the other.

"Speed and Skill"

Benning needs to get that tattooed on the back of his eyelids.


Thanks Carol!
- Codes1087

Still cleaning up Gillis' mess!

Notice how Virtanen has the second-worst plus-minus in the entire league this pre-season?...

we could claim the "other" Guance and the bro's could lead us to the promise land
- onesmallleap

Gonch Magma Chapoo will lead Utica to the Calder...you heard it here.

Notice how Virtanen has the second-worst plus-minus in the entire league this pre-season?...
- stringerbell

I was too busy distracted by your whiny tantrums to notice.. That and the fact that it is preseason, and is nearly irrelevant as the stats count for nothing

Frank Corrado. Leafs just ruined this kid's career. And out third prospect, Gadjovich, just had a goal and assist in his only game as well....I don't think any of the PTO guys get a contract, and both JV and Rodin make it. Small chance that Burmitsov gets put through waivers if he does not show anything as well.

Gonch Magma Chapoo will lead Utica to the Calder...you heard it here.
- LordHumungous

I endorse this message. Hopefully you can add Dorsett to the Utica train.

thanks Carol

Notice how Virtanen has the second-worst plus-minus in the entire league this pre-season?...
- stringerbell

You, my dear, are a breath of fresh air with your optimism and positivity.

Stringer!

Frank Corrado. Leafs just ruined this kid's career. And out third prospect, Gadjovich, just had a goal and assist in his only game as well....I don't think any of the PTO guys get a contract, and both JV and Rodin make it. Small chance that Burmitsov gets put through waivers if he does not show anything as well.
- Rocket_Launcher

Yah, it's kinda funny except for him... then its sad. Can't believe how stubborn they were to his detriment.... sad really.

"Speed and Skill"

Benning needs to get that tattooed on the back of his eyelids.


Thanks Carol!
- Codes1087

Wtf do u mean by that? Lol

Wtf do u mean by that? Lol
- Nighthawk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63ApK-RKqdc

Start at 1:30

Speed + Skill > European skill + North American Heart or whatever the (frank) he said

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63ApK-RKqdc

Start at 1:30

Speed + Skill > European skill + North American Heart or whatever the (frank) he said
- Codes1087

FIGHT!

Speed and skill is gonna get taken to the ground and pounded by euro skill and NA heart!

Next up will be
NA size and skill

Vs

Size and speed!

My money is on size and skill.
Discuss.

FIGHT!

Speed and skill is gonna get taken to the ground and pounded by euro skill and NA heart!

Next up will be
NA size and skill

Vs

Size and speed!

My money is on size and skill.
Discuss.
- Pres.cup

I don't think it is ironic that Benning and the scouting team completely change their mindset on drafting, set the focus on speed and skill (as noted), and Dipietro is OHL goalie of the Week. Lind is WHL player of the week. Jonah has 1 goal and 1 assist in his first game and registered 19 shots (with Suzuki). Petterson doesn't have a goal yet, but he is a PPG player in a mens league doing just fine. A few more drafts like this is exactly what we need.

"Speed and Skill"

Benning needs to get that tattooed on the back of his eyelids.


Thanks Carol!
- Codes1087

I'm still mad at Carol for dishing on Subban in her last blog.

I'm still mad at Carol for dishing on Subban in her last blog.
- bloatedmosquito

she did it on purpose I think lol

I don't think it is ironic that Benning and the scouting team completely change their mindset on drafting, set the focus on speed and skill (as noted), and Dipietro is OHL goalie of the Week. Lind is WHL player of the week. Jonah has 1 goal and 1 assist in his first game and registered 19 shots (with Suzuki). Petterson doesn't have a goal yet, but he is a PPG player in a mens league doing just fine. A few more drafts like this is exactly what we need.

- Codes1087

Palmus doing well also in the Fin league- 8gms, 2g, 5a

Palmus doing well also in the Fin league- 8gms, 2g, 5a
- Brooks_Light

He was leading the league in the preseason in points before his injury, he was on a tear until he got hurt