Confirmed with Link: Canucks sign forward Vilmer Alriksson to 3 year ELC

[LordBacon]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1840448512691208212

Look mum I beat Vector for once.

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[Josepho]

He looked better than I thought he would but Allvin gives out ELCs way too generously.

 

[LemonSauceD]

Oh boy. I mean he’s definitely an intriguing prospect but being a 0.5ppg in the OHL is not good. He needs to have at least a PPG season to show he’s worth it.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

The Canucks definitely see something to work with there and he’s got a great toolset. Tocchet clearly wants him to be more abrasive.

 

[Grip it N RYP it]

 

[Vector]

The way they were raving about him during the young stars tournament made this inevitable.

Not sure I see the need to sign him now rather than after he season but, like Mynio and Young, they seem to believe there’s a large development benefit to getting these some financial boost now.

 

[theguardianII]

Maybe he can be another Tuch or Thompson a late bloomer

 

[AlainVigneaultsGum]

Hf servers about to crash.

 

[ihaveyuidonttouchme]

cant wait to see all going up and arms when he doesnt get 1.0ppg at the end of the season
i should expect around 0.6-7, not ppg

 

[ManVanFan]

Wish that Fernstrom took the same path.

 

[Vector]

 

[LordBacon]

If benning did this I’d be calling this a bit of a premature signing but this management team earned their benefits of the doubt.

Kid impressed and earned himself a nice paycheque. Happy for him.

 

[dbaz]

Lots to like about him but if he does make it, it's going to be years. Worth an elc but not worth getting too excited about now

 

[wonton15]

Whoa he has thick dark eyebrows

 

[Jovofan]

Pretty solid move. He's clearly not going to make the team but I think a contract rewards him for a good camp and decent pre-season so he can go back to juniors feeling appreciated and motivated to continue working hard.

 

[cc]

Tocchet loves the kid. Indicated that he's very coachable and that there is a lot of room for development. The signing suggests they will be keeping close tabs on his development over the coming season

 

[Phrasing]

Whoa he has thick dark eyebrows

The eyebrows did not grow out of the man.

The man grew out of the eyebrows.

 

[arttk]

Love this, hope he makes a big leap this season.

 

[andora]

Another example of how they are acquiring/signing people first talent second

Emphasis on coachability and adaptability. If you arent all in but can dipsy doo.. dipsy doo out back

 

[beachcomber]

Can’t coach size. Lots of tools to work with and the Nucks staff will be following him and helping him along the way.

 

[Paulinbc]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1840448512691208212

Look mum I beat Vector for once.

Vector was pooping. You can't claim that as a win!

 

[strattonius]

I dont mind these early ELC's. Gives the kid a better quality life and some confidence.

 

[theguardianII]

Can’t coach size. Lots of tools to work with and the Nucks staff will be following him and helping him along the way.

Ya, when we were selecting the WJC team's in the 90's the common thought was we want players that duck walking into a room, we can teach skating, of course this didn't mean talent was ignored.

 

[Vector]

Vector was pooping. You can't claim that as a win!

I had friends over!

 

[Paulinbc]

Kid oozes humility. Wants to lear. Let him be that sponge as he grows his game in Junior. Very happy to see this from him and for him.