Confirmed with Link: [EDM/VAN] Oilers acquire Vasily Podkolzin for OTT 4th '25

[Mr Positive]

Nucks fans are pissed, so I would agree with you.

Imo the Canucks were somewhat smart because there was big risk that Pod would be in the press box and then lost on waivers. They got something out of it.

And of course it's smart by us because we are low on waiver priority and we need a Holloway replacement before we decide to move on

Any odds we still match on Holloway?

 

[FlameChampion]

I remember pre draft a big knock on him was tunnel vision but he was fast and a relents forechecked type.

Probably similar players honestly. One makes 1m and the other makes 2.3m.

 

[VainGretzky]

 

[McHelpus]

Any odds we still match on Holloway?

Oh he's definitely gone now.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Not a bad audible by the Oil. Stylistically I'd say Podkolzin is closer to replacing Feogele than Holloway though.

He's never met a net drive he didn't like (for better or worse), is a good forechecker/puck hound, decent defensively (or at least effort is always there). He doesn't hit the same way Holloway can though, but neither could Foegele, still an aggressive player though.

At 1mil? I'll take that bet.

 

[McDrai]

Moral of the story: Never draft a player from Southern Alberta

 

[VainGretzky]

 

[Morpheus]

2019 draft in Van city was an interesting one:

8. Broberg
9. Zegras
10. Podkolzin

I like to rewatch drafts on YouTube:

Canucks pick @ 1:20:30



bobs best available at the time of the pick:

 

[Oilhawks]

Solid trade IMO. 4th rd pick is nothing and while Holloway is (probably) the better player, I don’t think he’s $1.3M better.

 

[Davo Ikinzom]

Not a bad audible by the Oil. Stylistically I'd say Podkolzin is closer to replacing Feogele than Holloway though.

What? Foegele scored 20 goals last year and this kid 0. He's definitely the Holloway replacement.

 

[Mr Positive]

Oh he's definitely gone now.

Makes sense. Of the Holloway and Broberg offer sheets, I always thought the Holloway one was the bigger slight against the Oilers. With Broberg it makes sense. Its for over twice the money and we don't have a clear spot for him on his dominant side. With Holloway, he has lots of spots here, and left over less than a million. Very odd

 

[guymez]

Vasili Podkolzin - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Vasili Podkolzin, 2001-06-24 Moskva, RUS Russia. Most recently in the NHL with Edmonton Oilers. Complete player biography and stats.

www.eliteprospects.com

A skilled winger who plays with an edge. Podkolzin combines his fine hockey sense, puck handling and shooting with an aggressive, in-your-face, type of game. He competes hard, is very difficult to play against and has the tools to be a high scoring player. (EP 2019)

He can bulldoze through a defenseman on his way to the net
—Hockeyprospect.com 2019

A force to be reckoned with each time he is on the ice, his explosive skating and speed help him carry the puck with ease
—Future Considerations 2019

He takes powerful strides to get up ice and needs only a few steps to reach his top speed
—McKeen's Hockey 2019

Very strong on the puck.. plays the hard way.. fierce but disciplined.. sound puck management.. possesses an effective move to his forehand
—Draftin Europe 2018

He’s a complete winger with all the qualities that you want in a player
—Craig Button - TSN 2018

It would seem that he has some bottom 6 NHL potential.
0.64 ppg in the AHL the last 2 seasons.

 

[brentashton]

Why did we do this?

Bye bye Holloway.

 

[CanadasTeam99]

Funny because Vancouver just signed Pod to a 2 year deal

 

[McHelpus]

Canucks really screwed his development. I have no idea what they did with him after his rookie season.

 

[CupofOil]

Just got the notification on my phone. I guess this means Holloway is gone.
I guess it's an ok bet but Podkolzin has.....not been good. Holloway is clearly better but....salary cap and stuff.

I'm sad because I've always really liked Holloway, the player and personality, but he wants to go elsewhere for a little more money, relatively, so enjoy the Blues Dylan. Can't have people who don't want to be here.

 

[brentashton]

@Jimmi McJenkins

Is this proof enough that bowman is aware of the situation?

JJ made the trade. Stan is lying down on the office futon before he prepares for his press conference.

 

[Faelko]

Solid trade IMO. 4th rd pick is nothing and while Holloway is (probably) the better player, I don’t think he’s $1.3M better.

Agreed, slight downgrade on Holloway but he fits the salary structure better and they upgrade from a 4th to a 3rd as well. I’d rather have Holloway at the 1.3 but that’s out of our control.

 

[OilerTyler]

Will be interesting to see him battle it out with old man Perry for that 4th line RW spot in camp.

 

[bellagiobob]

Solid trade IMO. 4th rd pick is nothing and while Holloway is (probably) the better player, I don’t think he’s $1.3M better.

Yup, I’d say POD is better in his own zone than Holloway as well. Really a very low bet with an okay upside.

 

[LeonDraisaitl29]

Mods can I change my username please

 

[Soli]

I was concerned we were losing alot of hits if Holloway left. (12.63 hits/60, totalled 91 in 38 games). Podkolzin is at 20.74 hits/60, totalled 71 hits in 19 games.

Hope Podkolzin holds a grudge, heh.

 

[Mr Positive]

Yup, I’d say POD is better in his own zone than Holloway as well. Really a very low bet with an okay upside.

That could suit us well since we need bottom six youth more than top six

 

[Rafters]

Just got the notification on my phone. I guess this means Holloway is gone.
I guess it's an ok bet but Podkolzin has.....not been good. Holloway is clearly better but....salary cap and stuff.

I'm sad because I've always really liked Holloway, the player and personality, but he wants to go elsewhere for a little more money, relatively, so enjoy the Blues Dylan. Can't have people who don't want to be here.

Most likely…

 

[OfCorsiDid]

Well I hope he pans out or is a part of something bigger.

Not worth nothing though is the fact the Oilers haven't had a successful Russian-born player in a really long time. Hopefully he's not destined to join the long list of struggling Russians that have played in orange and blue:

- Yakupov
- Yakimov
- Slepyshev
- Nikitin
- Bryzgalov
- Khabibulin
- Belov

I mean the only names that come to mind that were good (if only for a limited time) are Ulanov, Mironov, and Grebeshkov (1st stint).