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golfingsince
Location: This message is Marwood approved!
Joined: 11.30.2011

Jul 10 @ 4:09 PM ET
Have to assume he means Hog and Pod cause there is literally no one else who stands a chance
- NorthNuck


I think by the end of the season some players will get some time, like possibly Raty or Woo. In reality however we likely won't see much coming in for another season.
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Jul 10 @ 4:09 PM ET
That Olympic sports doctor who sexually abused some female gymnasts got stabbed multiple times in prison today. He is getting poked now instead of doing the poking.

Karma is a mean, cruel, and wonderful b1tch.
Nighthawk
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Canuckville, BC
Joined: 01.09.2015

Jul 10 @ 4:10 PM ET
Rathbone is in a make or break situation. Has to wow the coaches.
NorthNuck
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Yellowknife, NWT
Joined: 05.30.2016

Jul 10 @ 4:11 PM ET
On Raty he’s a hard one to figure out. Has the tool kit to be our sought after 3C.

Improve his mobility be my 1st want. Be a defensive stalwart. Consistency like many others is top priority. Badly needs to take the next step & have a great AHL season.

- Nighthawk

I think he needs a full year with consistency in coaching down in the AHL for sure.
Nighthawk
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Canuckville, BC
Joined: 01.09.2015

Jul 10 @ 4:12 PM ET
Bloom is my last mention.
Could he be a hidden gem?

A future 4th liner along with Bains.
K-man25
Calgary Flames
Location: K Town
Joined: 09.02.2014

Jul 10 @ 4:12 PM ET
Licky needs to be a dominant scorer & play driver to be a top 6 future winger. Consistency is his priority & not be a liability.

Klimovich is showing growth but it’s a big AHL season for him to show he has a real NHL future. He could be a beasty type winger that RT could love if he can find an extra gear or 2. Middle 6 winger potential or a very good 4th liner who can give offence.

- Nighthawk

Bust!
Guys invisible out there.
K-man25
Calgary Flames
Location: K Town
Joined: 09.02.2014

Jul 10 @ 4:14 PM ET
Rathbone is in a make or break situation. Has to wow the coaches.
- Nighthawk

Another bust!
Nighthawk
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Canuckville, BC
Joined: 01.09.2015

Jul 10 @ 4:14 PM ET
I think he needs a full year with consistency in coaching down in the AHL for sure.
- NorthNuck

Definitely. Needs to find his identity & add another dimension or 2 to his game.
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Jul 10 @ 4:14 PM ET
Bust!
Guys invisible out there.

- K-man25


20 year old busts.
Nighthawk
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Canuckville, BC
Joined: 01.09.2015

Jul 10 @ 4:15 PM ET
Another bust!
- K-man25

4th rounders hurt teams when they bust yup yup 😂
Nighthawk
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Canuckville, BC
Joined: 01.09.2015

Jul 10 @ 4:21 PM ET
Had high hopes Bones could be a offensive D on the 2nd pair.

Drafting Hughes & his concussions set him back big. Good skating & shot are hard to find for many teams. If he moves on he’ll get another chance somewhere else on the cheap.

Not exempt has him challenged to succeed or a new address maybe. Cannot keep all prospects under control indefinitely.
Nighthawk
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Canuckville, BC
Joined: 01.09.2015

Jul 10 @ 4:22 PM ET
Bust!
Guys invisible out there.

- K-man25

Slow to be consistent for sure. Can score at any time outta the blue. Not enough to be an NHLer. Has to learn to be a pro & impact more to have any realistic chance being a bottom 6 NHLer.
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Jul 10 @ 4:29 PM ET
Slow to be consistent for sure. Can score at any time outta the blue. Not enough to be an NHLer. Has to learn to be a pro & impact more to have any realistic chance being a bottom 6 NHLer.
- Nighthawk


He had 17 goals this year in Abby. It is his second year of complete professional hockey. He came here to a new continent, smaller ice surface, playing now against adults as an 18 year old.

I agree somewhat with Kman that at long periods of ice time there was not a lot happening but he had his moments of dominance also. I think traing with Pods will show him you need to be involved every shift. I expect another step this year.
VanHockeyGuy
Location: “Who are we to think we’re anybody?” - Tocchet. Penticton, BC
Joined: 04.26.2012

Jul 10 @ 4:31 PM ET
He had 17 goals this year in Abby. It is his second year of complete professional hockey. He came here to a new continent, smaller ice surface, playing now against adults as an 18 year old.

I agree somewhat with Kman that at long periods of ice time there was not a lot happening but he had his moments of dominance also. I think traing with Pods will show him you need to be involved every shift. I expect another step this year.

- VANTEL


Thanks Patrik!
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Jul 10 @ 4:34 PM ET
Thanks Patrik!

- VanHockeyGuy



Nighthawk
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Canuckville, BC
Joined: 01.09.2015

Jul 10 @ 4:41 PM ET
He had 17 goals this year in Abby. It is his second year of complete professional hockey. He came here to a new continent, smaller ice surface, playing now against adults as an 18 year old.

I agree somewhat with Kman that at long periods of ice time there was not a lot happening but he had his moments of dominance also. I think traing with Pods will show him you need to be involved every shift. I expect another step this year.

- VANTEL

Agree. I’m not down on Klimovich just saying he’s had time to acclimate & now time to really show why he was drafted. He has the tool kit just needs to dominate more consistently. A big year for him.
Nighthawk
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Canuckville, BC
Joined: 01.09.2015

Jul 10 @ 4:45 PM ET
This year Abby looks to be a very good team & very exciting time for fans to watch & support them.

Plenty of competition for all prospects & we’ll see who has the chops to stand out & who won’t.

Probably the biggest time in Canucks farm team history.
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Jul 10 @ 4:45 PM ET
Agree. I’m not down on Klimovich just saying he’s had time to acclimate & now time to really show why he was drafted. He has the tool kit just needs to dominate more consistently. A big year for him.
- Nighthawk


I think Abby is going to have a lot of players pushing each other for spots. It is a sh1t or get off the pot year. New players will be fighting for the first call up spots and players like Woo Briesbois Juulsen and Rathbone need to be their best or lost their spot.
Nighthawk
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Canuckville, BC
Joined: 01.09.2015

Jul 10 @ 4:46 PM ET
Max Sasson could be a 4th line C call up due to injuries or cuz Aman is exempt & gets sent down.

A very underrated UFA signing.
Nighthawk
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Canuckville, BC
Joined: 01.09.2015

Jul 10 @ 4:49 PM ET
I think Abby is going to have a lot of players pushing each other for spots. It is a sh1t or get off the pot year. New players will be fighting for the first call up spots and players like Woo Briesbois Juulsen and Rathbone need to be their best or lost their spot.
- VANTEL

Totally agree 👍

There is no security for older players in Abby.
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Jul 10 @ 4:55 PM ET

Vancouver Canucks
@Canucks
·
3h
General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the Kalamazoo Wings (@KalamazooWings) have signed a one-year agreement to be the ECHL affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks and AHL Abbotsford Canucks for the 2023.24 season.
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Overload of goalies.
Nighthawk
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Canuckville, BC
Joined: 01.09.2015

Jul 10 @ 4:55 PM ET
On Woo I’m hoping his injury setbacks are behind him & his confidence continues to grow. If that happens he could be a near future 3 RHD or a good depth D. His game & physicality translate well. Still young but he needs a statement AHL season.
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Jul 10 @ 4:59 PM ET
On Woo I’m hoping his injury setbacks are behind him & his confidence continues to grow. If that happens he could be a near future 3 RHD or a good depth D. His game & physicality translate well. Still young but he needs a statement AHL season.
- Nighthawk


Woo is a RH Briesbois. There is something there and it is the borderline minimal required to be a NHL player ( I think). Is it enough? Probably not if you are looking to be a contending team. I think sending him down would be a positive sign that the bar has risen. Same as Briesbois.
Nighthawk
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Canuckville, BC
Joined: 01.09.2015

Jul 10 @ 5:00 PM ET
All in all we’ve plenty of fringe NHL type prospects in the system.

Not ideal tbh. There is a handful that can amount to more. It’ll all come down to highest competition in Abby for them to rise or sink & seeing who wants it more & dominate above expectations.
Nighthawk
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Canuckville, BC
Joined: 01.09.2015

Jul 10 @ 5:02 PM ET
Vancouver Canucks
@Canucks
·
3h
General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the Kalamazoo Wings (@KalamazooWings) have signed a one-year agreement to be the ECHL affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks and AHL Abbotsford Canucks for the 2023.24 season.
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Overload of goalies.

- VANTEL

Also cuz of more than usual prospects needing a place to play that are not Euros in the SHL etc

One more place to play to push Abby players. 👍
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