Billy Kvcmu
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I don’t see how he can carve out a bottom 6 role and he’s not good enough to play in the top 6. He doesn’t think the game fast enough
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Even if that's true, every organization needs depth. He is already a legitimate AHL first-line winger who can be called up, he's a local guy, he gets a lot of respect from his teammates and coaches, and the Canucks have full control over his rights until at least summer 2026. Unless he gets claimed off of waivers next season, he figures to remain in the organization for awhile.
ephmrl
5th overall.
I think he'll be one of the first call ups this season alongside PDG, and will be on the 4th line next season when the team is dealing with the worst of the OEL buyout since he'll be a cheap budget option to slot into the lineup who can can provide energy and some skill for the bottom six.
I think he's perfectly suited to filling the role of a bottom six utility forward who can be slotted up and down a lineup depending on injuries. His play off the puck has improved from last year and he's already shown an ability to PK quite well at the AHL level.
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Additionally, he's shown significant improvement every season since his breakout Jr. season. If he continues to progress he could conceivably take that next step and be a useful bottom 6 player.
Wow! With Patera, Brannstrom and now Bains enroute to Abbotsford, this team is stacked from top to bottom.
The only question-marks heading into the season were in goal and on the blueline, where there was a bit of inexperience. But no more. They've not got AHL veteran depth at every position.
It would be a surprise if this team doesn't finish the year near or at the top of the Pacific Division.
The only question-marks heading into the season were in goal and on the blueline, where there was a bit of inexperience. But no more. They've not got AHL veteran depth at every position.
It would be a surprise if this team doesn't finish the year near or at the top of the Pacific Division.
Mr. Canucklehead
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Taking a stab at Abbotsford’s roster -
Bains - Sasson - Lekkerimaki
Di Giuseppe - Nielsen - Karlsson
Twarynski - Smith - Blais
Wouters - Stevens - Klimovich
Mueller, Glover, Kambeitz
Brannstrom - Woo
Wolanin - McWard
Brisebois - Pettersson
Felton, Hirose
Patera
Tolopilo
The defense suddenly looks powerful, but overcrowded. And I honestly have doubts Danila Klimovich holds down a roster spot. Could easily see him coming out of the lineup - Ty Glover seemed popular in Abby, and Dino Kambeitz is an experienced player.
Bains - Sasson - Lekkerimaki
Di Giuseppe - Nielsen - Karlsson
Twarynski - Smith - Blais
Wouters - Stevens - Klimovich
Mueller, Glover, Kambeitz
Brannstrom - Woo
Wolanin - McWard
Brisebois - Pettersson
Felton, Hirose
Patera
Tolopilo
The defense suddenly looks powerful, but overcrowded. And I honestly have doubts Danila Klimovich holds down a roster spot. Could easily see him coming out of the lineup - Ty Glover seemed popular in Abby, and Dino Kambeitz is an experienced player.
Anyone want to take a stab at the lineup (either when all healthy or what we'll actually see on opening night)? Has Abbotsford announced a final opening night roster? I haven't seen anything.
EDIT: @Mr. Canucklehead you must have been reading my mind.
EDIT: @Mr. Canucklehead you must have been reading my mind.
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No love for Kiril Kudryavtsev?
Edit: I swear that I wasn't piling on. Vector just beat me to it by a second.
Mr. Canucklehead
Kitimat Canuck
Woops.
Just furthers my point…blueline is crowded in Abby. I wonder if the Canucks try to make any deals, or assign some players elsewhere.
Just furthers my point…blueline is crowded in Abby. I wonder if the Canucks try to make any deals, or assign some players elsewhere.
Actually, I could see the Canucks making an 'AHL-trade' for another AHL veteran, somebody like Justin Dowling, Kyle Rau or even Sheldon Dries. Of course it's likely to be somebody on an AHL deal only....and there are a few candidates on Abbotsford that would fit the bill.Woops.
Just furthers my point…blueline is crowded in Abby. I wonder if the Canucks try to make any deals, or assign some players elsewhere.
Team makes some cuts
Glad to see Loewen gone. But like always team has zero toughness outside of maybe Pettersson (who you don't want to put in that role).
Glad to see Loewen gone. But like always team has zero toughness outside of maybe Pettersson (who you don't want to put in that role).
What every happened to Vinny Arseneau? 40-plus games with Providence Bruins last season.
The Abby Canucks always played a lot bigger when Vinny was imposing his will out there.
