Canucks Young Guns

[Strangelove]

One of them must be the offspring of the milkman.

Same one that fathered Keith Gretzky?

Or perhaps the milkman fathered Wayne.

Fucking milkmen!

Yeah, I can see some similarities between Wayne and Petey....

[Per]

One of them must be the offspring of the milkman.

Same one that fathered Keith Gretzky?

Or perhaps the milkman fathered Wayne.

Fucking milkmen!

Yeah, I can see some similarities between Wayne and Petey....

Scroll to the 3.55 mark...

[Curmudgeon]

One of them must be the offspring of the milkman.

Same one that fathered Keith Gretzky?

Or perhaps the milkman fathered Wayne.

Fucking milkmen!

Yeah, I can see some similarities between Wayne and Petey....

Scroll to the 3.55 mark...

Per, do you hear much about Arvid Costmar? The Canucks' prospect depth down the middle is lacking but when I look at this kid's production at each level and the fact he does frequently get selected to represent Sweden internationally, it appears they may have something to work with here. Plus his PIMs are quite high, so he seems to play with an edge. It doesn't make sense that he'd be available in the 7th round and as the third from last player selected in the entire draft.

Stats from Elite Prospects:
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/3 ... id-costmar

Found a fairly recent write up but I can't vouch for the source:
https://canucksedge.blogspot.com/2020/0 ... arvid.html

Update from Dobber:
https://dobberprospects.com/team/vancouver-canucks/

[Per]

Per, do you hear much about Arvid Costmar? The Canucks' prospect depth down the middle is lacking but when I look at this kid's production at each level and the fact he does frequently get selected to represent Sweden internationally, it appears they may have something to work with here. Plus his PIMs are quite high, so he seems to play with an edge. It doesn't make sense that he'd be available in the 7th round and as the third from last player selected in the entire draft.

Stats from Elite Prospects:
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/3 ... id-costmar

Found a fairly recent write up but I can't vouch for the source:
https://canucksedge.blogspot.com/2020/0 ... arvid.html

Update from Dobber:
https://dobberprospects.com/team/vancouver-canucks/

Sorry, don’t know all that much about him. As you can see from his stats, he’s mainly been playing junior, only the odd game in the SHL or Allsvenskan. Haven’t seen much of him.

That being said, his stats look nice. Especially last season, ie, after he was drafted.... could be why he was available.
His stats before that were decent, but not exceptional, and many other kids his age have already played in the SHZl or the second tier besides junior.

I’ll keep eye out this winter. He should be getting some ice time in the SHL this year, and it’ll be interesting to watch him at the WJC.

Sorry I don’t have more to offer.

[Per]

And then....

Today the Junior Crowns played Almtuna from the second tier league and crushed them 12-1.

Costmar was one of four players to score two goals.

[Curmudgeon]

Per, do you hear much about Arvid Costmar? The Canucks' prospect depth down the middle is lacking but when I look at this kid's production at each level and the fact he does frequently get selected to represent Sweden internationally, it appears they may have something to work with here. Plus his PIMs are quite high, so he seems to play with an edge. It doesn't make sense that he'd be available in the 7th round and as the third from last player selected in the entire draft.

Stats from Elite Prospects:
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/3 ... id-costmar

Found a fairly recent write up but I can't vouch for the source:
https://canucksedge.blogspot.com/2020/0 ... arvid.html

Update from Dobber:
https://dobberprospects.com/team/vancouver-canucks/

Sorry, don’t know all that much about him. As you can see from his stats, he’s mainly been playing junior, only the odd game in the SHL or Allsvenskan. Haven’t seen much of him.

That being said, his stats look nice. Especially last season, ie, after he was drafted.... could be why he was available.
His stats before that were decent, but not exceptional, and many other kids his age have already played in the SHZl or the second tier besides junior.

I’ll keep eye out this winter. He should be getting some ice time in the SHL this year, and it’ll be interesting to watch him at the WJC.

Sorry I don’t have more to offer.

Actually that's great, it gives me a different perspective. Thanks

[Chef Boi RD]

I believe we are about 2 seasons from being serious contenders for the cup. Petey and Hughes need to cook some more. This post season will be huge for their development along with the rest of the young guys. Podkolzin’d arrival will them on a whole other level along with a couple more of the good prospects in the system.

[SKYO]

Even if JV ends up being a Brad May style grinder, that's OK. Every team needs one of those guys too.

There's nothing wrong if Virtanen winds up as the Raffi Torres 3rd liner, capable of teasing of greater things but lacking consistency.

If he can be a middle six guy like a Hansen who hits harder Im ok with that.

Sure enough, such players are valuable contributors, but wouldn't you hope for more from a 6th overall ? If he tops out where you describe, is he not at least a semi-bust of a draft pick ?

Yup Virtanen sadly ain't even a Torres, can't hit or he got "neutered" by the coaching staff to keep his cool idk, as he used to hit like a truck.

This was Jake Virtanen's semi-breakout season to boot! almost scoring 20 goals and was flying fast, but he seemed to get into party mode when the coronavirus pandemic hit, Coach Green obviously pissed by him and sat him for some games when the qualifier started.

In any case 2014 was a bad draft year though overall, the only real game changers imo are Draisaitl, Pastrnak and Point, with Draisaitl leading the pack. Ekblad, Larkin, Reinhart, Ehlers, Fiala, Nylander all good but not elite top tier material, Ekblad has had too many injuries.
Bennett got better in the playoffs for sure, JV, MDC, H. Fleury, Ritchie, Perlini, Honka, Milano a lot of mediocre players this draft year. Alex Tuch got better with age though, which is why he got his 7 year $4.75M per contract. The Wild certainly could have used his grit and playoff scoring. It's my semi-worry about dumping Virtanen at this point, is if he can simmer down his party ways (ala Kassian sober program) and become that 20+ goal scorer with fast wheels and be a beastly hitter.

And just think Minnesota dealt Tuch so Vegas would take Haula LOL.

Prospect Alex Tuch, dealt to Vegas in part for the Golden Knights to select Haula and to pass on any of the Wild defensemen

Again, another reason to not trade with Seattle to protect certain players in the expansion draft.

[Chef Boi RD]

Even if JV ends up being a Brad May style grinder, that's OK. Every team needs one of those guys too.

There's nothing wrong if Virtanen winds up as the Raffi Torres 3rd liner, capable of teasing of greater things but lacking consistency.

If he can be a middle six guy like a Hansen who hits harder Im ok with that.

Sure enough, such players are valuable contributors, but wouldn't you hope for more from a 6th overall ? If he tops out where you describe, is he not at least a semi-bust of a draft pick ?

Yup Virtanen sadly ain't even a Torres, can't hit or he got "neutered" by the coaching staff to keep his cool idk, as he used to hit like a truck.

This was Jake Virtanen's semi-breakout season to boot! almost scoring 20 goals and was flying fast, but he seemed to get into party mode when the coronavirus pandemic hit, Coach Green obviously pissed by him and sat him for some games when the qualifier started.

In any case 2014 was a bad draft year though overall, the only real game changers imo are Draisaitl, Pastrnak and Point, with Draisaitl leading the pack. Ekblad, Larkin, Reinhart, Ehlers, Fiala, Nylander all good but not elite top tier material, Ekblad has had too many injuries.
Bennett got better in the playoffs for sure, JV, MDC, H. Fleury, Ritchie, Perlini, Honka, Milano a lot of mediocre players this draft year. Alex Tuch got better with age though, which is why he got his 7 year $4.75M per contract. The Wild certainly could have used his grit and playoff scoring. It's my semi-worry about dumping Virtanen at this point, is if he can simmer down his party ways (ala Kassian sober program) and become that 20+ goal scorer with fast wheels and be a beastly hitter.

And just think Minnesota dealt Tuch so Vegas would take Haula LOL.

Prospect Alex Tuch, dealt to Vegas in part for the Golden Knights to select Haula and to pass on any of the Wild defensemen

Again, another reason to not trade with Seattle to protect certain players in the expansion draft.

Jake simply is a ding bat, he will tease you from time to time but his brain can’t process the game that well. But he is cheap enough to keep around

[Mickey107]

/Cam Robinson/@Hockey_Robinson
First game, first point. Vasily Podkolzin grabs the primary helper on SKA's opening goal of the year.
9:46 AM · Sep 4, 2020

https://twitter.com/Hockey_Robinson/sta ... 0959320071

Well, hell; It's just a wee little video clip but it is good and it is now..

[Mickey107]

Kevin Wong
@CambieKev
When Vasily Podkolzin was drafted in 2019, he was often listed at 6'1'' or just under 6'1'' (185 cm, or 72.8 inches).

It seems he's grown significantly. The KHL website, which previously had him at 185 cm, now states that he's 192 cm tall.

That's almost 6'4'' (175.6 inches). https://twitter.com/CambieKev/status/13 ... 5376436224
12:11 PM · Sep 7, 2020·T

Before: November, 2018

Now: September, 2020

[Chef Boi RD]

Kevin Wong
@CambieKev
When Vasily Podkolzin was drafted in 2019, he was often listed at 6'1'' or just under 6'1'' (185 cm, or 72.8 inches).

It seems he's grown significantly. The KHL website, which previously had him at 185 cm, now states that he's 192 cm tall.

That's almost 6'4'' (175.6 inches). https://twitter.com/CambieKev/status/13 ... 5376436224
12:11 PM · Sep 7, 2020·T

Before: November, 2018

Now: September, 2020

Doyle is going to have an orgasm

[Blob Mckenzie]

Kevin Wong
@CambieKev
When Vasily Podkolzin was drafted in 2019, he was often listed at 6'1'' or just under 6'1'' (185 cm, or 72.8 inches).

It seems he's grown significantly. The KHL website, which previously had him at 185 cm, now states that he's 192 cm tall.

That's almost 6'4'' (175.6 inches). https://twitter.com/CambieKev/status/13 ... 5376436224
12:11 PM · Sep 7, 2020·T

Before: November, 2018

Now: September, 2020

Doyle is going to laugh when I climb up on Rosie’s shoulders to high five Podkolzin and then have an orgasm

[Curmudgeon]

Kevin Wong
@CambieKev
When Vasily Podkolzin was drafted in 2019, he was often listed at 6'1'' or just under 6'1'' (185 cm, or 72.8 inches).

It seems he's grown significantly. The KHL website, which previously had him at 185 cm, now states that he's 192 cm tall.

That's almost 6'4'' (175.6 inches). https://twitter.com/CambieKev/status/13 ... 5376436224
12:11 PM · Sep 7, 2020·T

Before: November, 2018

Now: September, 2020

Great if true but I'd like the Canucks to verify it before I get too excited.

[Mickey107]

/Cam Robinson/@Hockey_Robinson
Vasily Podkolzin with his first of the KHL season. A gorgeous tip in front.
11:16 AM · Sep 8, 2020

https://twitter.com/Hockey_Robinson/sta ... 8538775553

Oh Ya! This guy will fit in just fine. Awesome.