GHT120 Posted September 28, 2022 Posted September 28, 2022 9 minutes ago, alfredoh2009 said: I am absolutely SHOCKED SHOCKED, I tell you. Quote
alfredoh2009 Posted September 28, 2022 Author Posted September 28, 2022 29 minutes ago, GHT120 said: I am absolutely SHOCKED SHOCKED, I tell you. Jacob should know better than to call dibs on the locker while “the bench was still warm” from Chucky sitting there Quote
dlbalr Posted September 28, 2022 Posted September 28, 2022 5 hours ago, GHT120 said: I am absolutely SHOCKED SHOCKED, I tell you. I'm a little surprised, actually. Of the many PTOs, I thought he was one that had a half-decent chance at sticking. To be released that quickly is a little strange on the surface. Quote
GHT120 Posted September 28, 2022 Posted September 28, 2022 38 minutes ago, dlbalr said: I'm a little surprised, actually. Of the many PTOs, I thought he was one that had a half-decent chance at sticking. To be released that quickly is a little strange on the surface. I wasn't ... since leaving Montreal four full seasons ago, he has spent a season or less at each stop ... although he did a return visit to Arizona ... in that time he has scored 38 goals (half in the year after being traded to Arizona) in 225 games ... he is a skilled hybrid of the Scarecrow and the Tin Man (for anyone wondering ... no brain, no heart). Quote
dlbalr Posted September 29, 2022 Posted September 29, 2022 20 minutes ago, GHT120 said: I wasn't ... since leaving Montreal four full seasons ago, he has spent a season or less at each stop ... although he did a return visit to Arizona ... in that time he has scored 38 goals (half in the year after being traded to Arizona) in 225 games ... he is a skilled hybrid of the Scarecrow and the Tin Man (for anyone wondering ... no brain, no heart). I know he hasn't done well but they're down a couple of players right now and, at least on paper, he should have made that team. It makes me wonder if something happened behind the scenes as NHL players on PTO deals rarely get cut that quickly. Quote
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted September 29, 2022 Posted September 29, 2022 23 minutes ago, dlbalr said: I know he hasn't done well but they're down a couple of players right now and, at least on paper, he should have made that team. It makes me wonder if something happened behind the scenes as NHL players on PTO deals rarely get cut that quickly. The rumour was always that he had an interfering father. I could see a team cutting bait quickly if they give him a PTO and then see the rumours substantiated. I have zero time for Chucky, who had the hockey sense of a jock strap and is just another disappointing former prospect in my book, but I sure hope there are no substance issues or anything like that. Just looking at his career, he had 5 years of decent top-6 production and then fell off a cliff at age 25. That's kind of odd in itself. Quote
GHT120 Posted September 29, 2022 Posted September 29, 2022 17 minutes ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said: The rumour was always that he had an interfering father. I could see a team cutting bait quickly if they give him a PTO and then see the rumours substantiated. I have zero time for Chucky, who had the hockey sense of a jock strap and is just another disappointing former prospect in my book, but I sure hope there are no substance issues or anything like that. Just looking at his career, he had 5 years of decent top-6 production and then fell off a cliff at age 25. That's kind of odd in itself. I would say that he had a 30 goal season, and four seasons of decent 2nd line, very good 3rd line, production ... But otherwise COMPLETELY agree. Quote
hab29RETIRED Posted September 29, 2022 Posted September 29, 2022 17 hours ago, GHT120 said: I wasn't ... since leaving Montreal four full seasons ago, he has spent a season or less at each stop ... although he did a return visit to Arizona ... in that time he has scored 38 goals (half in the year after being traded to Arizona) in 225 games ... he is a skilled hybrid of the Scarecrow and the Tin Man (for anyone wondering ... no brain, no heart). So your saying he does have courage though? Quote
GHT120 Posted September 29, 2022 Posted September 29, 2022 35 minutes ago, hab29RETIRED said: So your saying he does have courage though? Good point ... guess he is a Tri-bred Quote
DON Posted September 30, 2022 Posted September 30, 2022 Just FYI, These stats pretty meaningless stuff, but 1a 2shots, 19:09 2minutes on PP, 1-8 13% on faceoffs; for former 'prospective' hab last night. Shane Wright continues to look more and more comfortable. He notched his first preseason point with the helper on Kartye's goal and contributed in all three zones. The 2022 draftee was strong on the puck, generated quality scoring chances, and was noticeable for his back check as much as his offensive drive. It's all in the details and Wright is showing his attention to so many. https://www.nhl.com/kraken/news/final-buzzer-kraken-come-back-beat-canucks-in-preseason-game/c-335926994 Quote
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted September 30, 2022 Posted September 30, 2022 Early buzz around Wright here on the west coast is quite positive. A couple of preseason games matter hardly at all, but the word is he’s done good things and looks like he belongs. Commentators who had doubts about his ceiling, continue to have doubts about his ceiling - unsurprisingly. Quote
tomh009 Posted September 30, 2022 Posted September 30, 2022 The fact that he looks like he belongs in the NHL should not really be a positive surprise for a top-five pick, especially as he really was never considered a high-risk pick. In comparison, players like Mesar and Beck already looking like they belong are much bigger positives. Quote
alfredoh2009 Posted September 30, 2022 Author Posted September 30, 2022 1 minute ago, tomh009 said: The fact that he looks like he belongs in the NHL should not really be a positive surprise for a top-five pick, especially as he really was never considered a high-risk pick. In comparison, players like Mesar and Beck already looking like they belong are much bigger positives. totally agree, Beck and Mesar are the type of draft picks we used to get excited about during the Bergevin/Timmins era Quote
tomh009 Posted September 30, 2022 Posted September 30, 2022 I am containing my excitement but am very happy to see their level of play in the pre-season. Quote
dlbalr Posted September 30, 2022 Posted September 30, 2022 Re: Galchenyuk, he has a fairly significant injury which resulted in his release. Quote
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted September 30, 2022 Posted September 30, 2022 30 minutes ago, tomh009 said: I am containing my excitement but am very happy to see their level of play in the pre-season. Yes, it will be fun to follow Beck and Mesar once they get sent back. Quote
DON Posted October 1, 2022 Posted October 1, 2022 Still glad to see Lehkonen succeed, not bad linemates. 1 Quote
alfredoh2009 Posted October 27, 2022 Author Posted October 27, 2022 Claude Julien, who is working for the Blues, in the house scouting. Guy looks great; guess that's what happens when you're no longer dealing with the stress of coaching — Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) October 27, 2022 Quote
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted October 28, 2022 Posted October 28, 2022 “Looking great” is a relative concept for Claude Julien 😉 He is up there with Bruce Boudreau and Jacques Martin in the Ugliest Coach competition. (And there’s a LOT of competition in that category; for some reason, NHL coaches are a disproportionately homely breed of human male). That said, I never had anything against the guy and I’m glad he’s in a good place. Quote
alfredoh2009 Posted October 28, 2022 Author Posted October 28, 2022 26 minutes ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said: “Looking great” is a relative concept for Claude Julien 😉 He is up there with Bruce Boudreau and Jacques Martin in the Ugliest Coach competition. (And there’s a LOT of competition in that category; for some reason, NHL coaches are a disproportionately homely breed of human male). That said, I never had anything against the guy and I’m glad he’s in a good place. LOL Quote
hab29RETIRED Posted October 28, 2022 Posted October 28, 2022 45 minutes ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said: “Looking great” is a relative concept for Claude Julien 😉 He is up there with Bruce Boudreau and Jacques Martin in the Ugliest Coach competition. (And there’s a LOT of competition in that category; for some reason, NHL coaches are a disproportionately homely breed of human male). That said, I never had anything against the guy and I’m glad he’s in a good place. Funny how so many of them look they are Elmer Fudd’s long lost brother. 2 Quote
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted October 29, 2022 Posted October 29, 2022 When your algorithm needs work: https://canucksarmy.com/news/bruce-boudreau-reaction-ranked-16th-most-attractive-nhl-head-coach Quote
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted October 29, 2022 Posted October 29, 2022 48 minutes ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said: When your algorithm needs work: https://canucksarmy.com/news/bruce-boudreau-reaction-ranked-16th-most-attractive-nhl-head-coach No doubt, Daryl Sutter #2 and Jon Cooper #27???? Maybe my perception of attractive needs some work. Quote
BCHabnut Posted October 30, 2022 Posted October 30, 2022 12 hours ago, Habs Fan in Edmonton said: No doubt, Daryl Sutter #2 and Jon Cooper #27???? Maybe my perception of attractive needs some work. Sutter number 2? Jim henson's kids must be the judges. Quote
Prime Minister Koivu Posted November 10, 2022 Posted November 10, 2022 Seems like a good fit for PK Quote
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