Prospect Info: Jonah "The Man Child" Gadjovich
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Yeah. Tag Bertuzzi on the left. Went second overall in this year's OHL draft. 2019 NHL Draft-eligible.
Wow, Gadjovich really makes his living in front of hte net hey? I would say 95% of his goals are within 1 foot of the crease.
I was thinking more about height. But Horvat was listed as 6'05" 211lbs at the combine. Gaunce was 6'1.75" 207lbs. The point is that Gadjovich isn't the man child (in terms of height and weight) as some think he is.
The Iron Goalie
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I wouldn't. He does score alot from that ~2 foot range, but is deadly anywhere in a ~10 foot area around the net. Has good shot selection, and placement imo, not just a deflection machine.
I dont have a man crush that doesnt make any sense Im CLEARLY saying hes already passed Virtanen in our depth chart. Maybe some of the guys who are stuck to Bennings first crappy high end draft massacre will argue it to the grave or whatever but facts is facts
The fact is Gadjovich was drafted late in the 2nd round and maybe would have made it to the 3rd round had the Canucks not drafted him. He also underperformed in the playoffs. Virtanen still has a chance to be playing for the Canucks next season or be a 1st line guy in the AHL. Until we see Gadjovich play against NHL players and whether or not Virtanen has progressed any from last season, the FACT is that Gadjovich isn't CLEARLY ahead on the depth chart. That doesn't stop you from thinking that Gadjovich is already a better player than Virtanen or that his potential is higher, but the fact is that it's not supported as of right now.
actually it makes a lot of sense
It also makes sense for one to deny it.
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BMo was short. 5'10 at very most, but 5'9 wouldn't surprise me.
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If Gad can improve his initial strides and have a bit of jump, I'd hope for a Hornquist-esk game to him.
DL44
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Looking at that really short teammate of his ' highlight video... you see 21 in front of net A LOT..
living in front of the net is an understatement.. heh..
Been lacking that consistent goalmouth presence since...................
Hornqvist.. no.. Holmstrom... no... Ciccerelli... no...... Luc... no... since...................
Would be nice to see at the NHL level from the kid... now we see how develops.
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If he can pick up a stride or two over the Summer, I say he gets a couple of games with the Canucks to start the season.
Only way that happens is:
1) He has a great camp + preseason
2) Multiple injuries
Remember as it is, there's likely multiple forwards going through waivers. If we were to keep Gadjovich (sp) for a few games, it means sending yet another forward through waivers. That just isn't very good asset management unless Dorsett (or someone else) suffers a minor injury that results in them missing a few games + going on IR to start the season.
Even in that case however, he has to pretty much beat out everyone else for the few game shot. Realistically its probably better to give those few games to say Molino/Goldobin/prospect that didn't make the team.
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meh, good enough for me. not everyone can produce at the same rate they do in the regular season (Crosby, McDavid)
good enough for me for a 55th pick.
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Oh well obviously he's crap then. Better see if Calgary has any other soft, weak wingers they're not interesting in keeping around.
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