So watch for Podkolzin in IKEA sometime soon I guess.
Can't spell IKEA with out Pedkalzin
So watch for Podkolzin in IKEA sometime soon I guess.
You got so close lol.Can't spell IKEA with out Pedkalzin
So watch for Podkolzin in IKEA sometime soon I guess.
It's really not that bad lol.f*** that guy has patience. Maybe that should be a question at the combines in all sports to find out about a player. "How often you shop at IKEA"
I sooner go on marketplace or Kijiji and buy a pre-assembled item from someone than put the work into building their shit.
I don't know what is worse, walking through that place to decide what you want, trying to find what you want or building the shit when you get homeIt's really not that bad lol.
It's not that bad when you consider 90% of the stuff on marketplace are from Ikea hahaI don't know what is worse, walking through that place to decide what you want, trying to find what you want or building the shit when you get home![]()
So much depends on the Center he’s playing with. If he draws into the 3rd line, Henrique will be a useful mentor (and patient) to bring him along this season.I'm worried we might have gifted you guys a good one here...
We signed Podz to a two year contract in the hopes that he would maybe start to figure it out this year, then break out to some degree next year allowing us to carry an over performing player at a 1mil cap hit for a season. I don't like that we essentially gifted that potential luxury to our biggest rival for advancing in the standings, but it appears that's what we elected to do.
Podz is an interesting player. He has very high work ethic and good attitude, he does not have the usual stereotypical profile that a lot of Russian players carry. He grinds hard, hits, goes to the physical areas of the ice, etc.
He has two main downsides:
The problem is Podz seems to have had these concerns at every level from the KHL, to AHL, to NHL, and he hasn't overcome them. He's a player you want to root for, and you can see what appears to be potential, which is why Canuck fans didn't want to let him go. But ya, I don't know why he can't seem to put it all together. Maybe he's a potential late bloomer candidate? Or maybe he's a bust... In either case, he's a well liked player, and someone Vancouver fans will be following to see how his story turns out...
- He sometimes looks a bit lost out there. This is not due to a lack of effort, I don't really know what it is, but sometimes he just struggles with where he should be and what he should be doing. With that said, at other times, he makes very smart heads up plays, so I wouldn't say he has a lack of hockey sense, it's almost like he just gets caught sleeping here and there.
- For some reason, he seems to have a lack of finish. I don't really understand why as he has a heavy shot, and I do believe he has untapped offensive potential. He played quite a few games with Pettersson and they connected on some beauties (some of which, Podkolzin was the one making the amazing offensive play).
That was put together by clowns on meth, that damaged it during assembly and that gets further damaged in moves.It's not that bad when you consider 90% of the stuff on marketplace are from Ikea haha
So watch for Podkolzin in IKEA sometime soon I guess.
Married at an early age and shops at Ikea. Kid got a good head of his shoulders.Surely as an NHL player he can afford better than IKEA![]()
And it's not even good quality. It's basically made of cardboard.f*** that guy has patience. Maybe that should be a question at the combines in all sports to find out about a player. "How often you shop at IKEA"
I sooner go on marketplace or Kijiji and buy a pre-assembled item from someone than put the work into building their shit.
I love just walking around Ikea. I don't assemble anything though. I go to TaskRabbit and also have my moving guys come in and I pay them by the hour. They assembled most of the stuff in my new place. If they aren't busy, I just give them a call.f*** that guy has patience. Maybe that should be a question at the combines in all sports to find out about a player. "How often you shop at IKEA"
I sooner go on marketplace or Kijiji and buy a pre-assembled item from someone than put the work into building their shit.
His salary isn't much for an NHL player though. Depends what you spend your $$ on. My most expensive items for my new build were my 2 sofas that were about 10K total or 11K. Blinds were about 8K. TV's had to be really good. lol. Bought some nice dressers and accent tables for the main floor. It all adds up though. Area rugs, a nice dining table.Surely as an NHL player he can afford better than IKEA![]()
Keep in mind we traded a 4th for this player. It’s a low risk gamble at a high pick who lost his way with his other organization. If he turns into a decent 4th liner who is affordable the next two seasons it’s a win. If he doesn’t turn into anything and ends up on waivers it’s a nothing burger.Getting back to the player this is an interesting read. I searched for this after looking indepth at Podkolzins career. Indeed there is nothing in the players entire career that should suggest topten pick, not even first round pick.
Indeed the only time Podkolzin shined was at the Hlinka Gretzky tournament, and another example of scouts being seduced at short sample results that somehow become the narrative on the player instead of everything else he's done.
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The scouting reports are odd. For people in the profession of scouting they pretty clearly got this one wrong too. The player to this point is a bust. Not even an NHL player, and not doing much of anything in AHL either.
Really since Draft the player had one serviceable season in which he was even getting some top line looks. Theres been nothing since, not even a pulse.
I have to wonder what Igor Larionov was thinking comparing this player to Mark Messier. I don' get it, don't see it. He's not even an NHL player.
Do they though? It’s probably the only place I’ve eaten Swedish meatballs or even seen it on a menu.IKEA has the BEST Swedish meatballs. And it's not even close.
Yep. This is all fair comment. Yet several posters annointing Podkolzin as a Holloway replacement. I think more the case it was a drafting misfire with Pods. The players are not comparable. Looks like the scouts got fooled.Keep in mind we traded a 4th for this player. It’s a low risk gamble at a high pick who lost his way with his other organization. If he turns into a decent 4th liner who is affordable the next two seasons it’s a win. If he doesn’t turn into anything and ends up on waivers it’s a nothing burger.
I think you need to separate this player from the fact that we lost Holloway. We lost Holloway the minute the Blues offered him a contract worth twice his value. We didn’t have the cap space to make it work even once we dealt Ceci for a cheap replacement.
f*** that guy has patience. Maybe that should be a question at the combines in all sports to find out about a player. "How often you shop at IKEA"
I sooner go on marketplace or Kijiji and buy a pre-assembled item from someone than put the work into building their shit.
Unfortunately contain gluten and filler. imo that makes it not even an option, and I'm celiac. But the ikea meatballs are cheap for a reason. Its not even all beef. Its pork filler, its bread filler etc.IKEA has the BEST Swedish meatballs. And it's not even close.
One of the benefits of cap space is perhaps keeping someone like Podkolzin in the press box rather than losing him to waiversBob saying Podz will get first crack at a bottom 6 role due to the waiver eligibility. If he doesn’t turn out, we potentially lose him for nothing and the 4th pick with it.
I’m going to choose to put Podkolzin in the same category as a guy like Kostin. Similar AHL numbers, similar NHL numbers. Sometimes all these guys need is a new look and they can make some magic happen. And the good news with Podkolzin is he’s signed for 2 years. So if he does have a bit of a turn around in his career he won’t price himself off the team like Kostin did.Yep. This is all fair comment. Yet several posters annointing Podkolzin as a Holloway replacement. I think more the case it was a drafting misfire with Pods. The players are not comparable. Looks like the scouts got fooled.
Getting back to the player this is an interesting read. I searched for this after looking indepth at Podkolzins career. Indeed there is nothing in the players entire career that should suggest topten pick, not even first round pick.
Indeed the only time Podkolzin shined was at the Hlinka Gretzky tournament, and another example of scouts being seduced at short sample results that somehow become the narrative on the player instead of everything else he's done.
![]()
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The scouting reports are odd. For people in the profession of scouting they pretty clearly got this one wrong too. The player to this point is a bust. Not even an NHL player, and not doing much of anything in AHL either.
Really since Draft the player had one serviceable season in which he was even getting some top line looks. Theres been nothing since, not even a pulse.
I have to wonder what Igor Larionov was thinking comparing this player to Mark Messier. I don' get it, don't see it. He's not even an NHL player.