I missed that when scanning the line-up. So it's Woo (injured) and Pettersson out, Mynio and Brisebois in.
Of the seven D, Johansson is the only right shot, I believe.
Yeah, it’s almost an “Oops! All Lefties!” night.
I missed that when scanning the line-up. So it's Woo (injured) and Pettersson out, Mynio and Brisebois in.
Of the seven D, Johansson is the only right shot, I believe.
You make a valid point. The Canucks treated the Comets as nothing more than a storage spot for surplus NHL depth players rather than as a place for players to develop, so they did pretty much have to go the free agent route to get their depth.Absolutely agree.....no longer are the Canucks forced to dramatically overpay for the likes of Roussel, Beagle, Schaller, Eriksson etc..etc. every off-season.
They now have cheaper replacements for these depth players on the farm.....and when they do expend precious UFA dollars in the off-season, it's on the likes of Soucy or Blueger and Suter on short-term deals.
Zlodeyev's stats are what one would expect of someone on track to sign another minor league contract for next season (possibly with some other organization) or, more likely, return to Europe this summer and spend the rest of his career there.Zlodeyev has played sparingly this year, but has shown a few flashes including his first and only AHL goal.
And he gets in fast on the forecheck and his skating looks good enough.....but he just doesn't get much accomplished out there. One thing he does have going for him is that he's a natural center. But in order to get better, he needs to play. And that just isn't happening.
Not sure what his future is. He's on an AHL contract....and it's probably less than 50/50 that he eventually earns a two-way NHL deal.
Zlodeyev has played sparingly this year, but has shown a few flashes including his first and only AHL goal.
And he gets in fast on the forecheck and his skating looks good enough.....but he just doesn't get much accomplished out there. One thing he does have going for him is that he's a natural center. But in order to get better, he needs to play. And that just isn't happening.
Not sure what his future is. He's on an AHL contract....and it's probably less than 50/50 that he eventually earns a two-way NHL deal.
Zlodeyev has played sparingly this year, but has shown a few flashes including his first and only AHL goal.
And he gets in fast on the forecheck and his skating looks good enough.....but he just doesn't get much accomplished out there. One thing he does have going for him is that he's a natural center. But in order to get better, he needs to play. And that just isn't happening.
Not sure what his future is. He's on an AHL contract....and it's probably less than 50/50 that he eventually earns a two-way NHL deal.
You mean "overstate' (sorry, but it's a peeve of mine).Appreciated that 'shift by shift' breakdown of Mynio's first AHL game on the Canucks Army site.
As you might expect, he struggled at times with the physicality, particularly in front of the net. But when you're suddenly facing forwards like 6'8" Adam Klapka, it's going to be tough at the best of times.
But it's impossible to understate how important it is for these young 18-year olds to get their first taste of what it's going to take to transition to pro hockey. It'll definitely help him, come training camp next September.
Abbotsford Canucks with only three games left. But now that Lekerimakki has departed for Sweden, maybe they can get Mueller or Felton into a game to see where they're at.
I heard that Mynio got a lot of votes from WHL coaches for the 'most understated' award.You mean "overstate' (sorry, but it's a peeve of mine).
Really good analysis.Six shots on net over 21 games played. I really like his defensive instincts and his speed, but he's an undersized center who doesn't PK and doesn't generate much for offence for himself or his linemates. I commend him for giving up a possible KHL/VHL payday to shoot for the moon in North America. Don't see too many Russian/Euro players taking AHL contracts to try and make it. I respect that self-belief.
I do think there could be something of a utility bottom six PK guy there...it just might peak at the AHL level. Nothing wrong with that. Not taking up a contract slot. Not costing the team anything. Just a neat story!
Sawyer Mynio alternated some shaky rookie shifts against Calgary's top six with totally competent unremarkable shifts in transition or on o-zone cycles. Honestly, pretty good stuff for an 18-year-old kid with a lot of junior habits still baked in!
His first shift was a total thrown-to-the-wolves moment. Trent Cull was ruthless in the matchups, haha. D-zone faceoff with 6'8" Adam Klapka blowing past him for a tap-in attempt at the net front. Probably the best way to get a young prospect to have an "a-ha!" moment RE: what they need to do to succeed at this level. Refs threw him a couple of bones last night, didn't call him for draping his arm around checks that had a step on him toward the net. Liked how he moved the puck. Crisp outlet passes, good instincts in the offensive zone, and good reads on d-zone breakouts. Just usual young-guy problems: coasting on his edges too much while defending the cycle, little too soft with his stick, and not nearly active enough in being disruptive even if positioning was sound.
Another prospects camp, training camp, year in the dub. Add some size, lower body strength, core strength, and there could be something here!
I did a bit of a shift-by-shift on Mynio's debut if anyone cares!
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Abby has it, 3-1. So they took both games in Calgary, and now they need to take another two against the Wranglers at home (in order to have a shot at home-ice advantage in round one).Who's got tonight's game?
understatement of the year?I heard that Mynio got a lot of votes from WHL coaches for the 'most understated' award.
Sandra Prusina is a breath of fresh air on the play-by-play for Calgary after watching those games in Colorado a few weeks ago.
Toughest WHL player available in this draft (and I can't imagine there are too many tougher in other leagues) is Joe Arntsen of the Lethbridge Hurricanes.
He's a 2003 re-entry who fell through the COVID cracks last year and had a really nice breakout season this year, and I'm amazed he doesn't seem to be ranked by any of the scouting services.
6'2 200 defender who really broke out offensively - 37 points for the season, but 30 of those came in his final 45 games, and he was getting PP reps for Lethbridge. Skating isn't great but there are definitely some things to work with there and he's absolutely tough as nails. I'd think he should go somewhere in the 4th-5th round range.
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Not sure Arnston is in the heavy wieght category. Team likely still looking for vet here. But does sound like he brings toughness and can play some. Think they see him as possible player rather than just a protector.Sounds like he might be able to provide some protection in Abbotsford as long as he can keep up with the AHL pace.
I know hockeydb is often inaccurate with their size listings but they have him at 6’3” and 211 pounds now.Not sure Arnston is in the heavy wieght category. Team likely still looking for vet here. But does sound like he brings toughness and can play some. Think they see him as possible player rather than just a protector.
Almost a guarantee he fights in one of the prospects game