Post-Game Talk: Preseason GM04| Vancouver Canucks lose to Calgary Flames | 2-4 (Lekkerimaki & Raty)

[TruGr1t]

Think there should be quite a few cuts. Forwards look pretty set, I think Raty has made it, and when Blueger is back, it likely means cycling Suter to wing. Lekkerimaki sent down as there's enough NHL winger depth you don't really need him and he looks better served spending some time in the minors.

Will be interesting to see how the wingers shake out on the final roster. Heinen, Hoglander, and Sprong could all end up on Pettersson's wing, I think.

 

[wonton15]

The longer I watch this, the funnier it gets. Sums up preseason.

 

[Rick Rocket]

I'm super happy for Raty, he looks like he's really improved and best make the team over anyone.

Also, was that Soucy high sticking call real or was that a dream?

 

[VanJack]

Raty is easily the story of this training camp. You forget that at 16 years old he was considered a 'teen prodigy' in Finnish hockey, the equivalent of guys like Bedard and Cellebrini in Canada.

And while it was a bumpy road over the next four seasons, you can see now why he was one of the most highly rated prospects in the world and even in the conversation to be a 'first overall pick; before he hit the wall a bit in his draft year.

Lamoriello rarely let an impact prospect go during his many years in the NHL; but he may have lost that edge with Raty. He's a face-off demon, and two-way center that every contending team needs playing down in the lineup, at least to start his career.

 

[David71]

i noticed raty was trying to win faceoffs by switching it curve side on the right circle before switching back to his natural handiness. malhotra effect?

 

[nuxnux1]

Give Lekkerimaki 9 games imo, rotate him and Sprong a bit and see who sticks there

 

[David71]

cut at least 10-15 guys.

 

[LordBacon]

Kesler controlled trade partners didn’t he?

Yes but he didnt force Benning to get Sbisa instead of Theodore, Benning actually insisted to get Sbisa instead.

 

[jd22]

Yes but he didnt force Benning to get Sbisa instead of Theodore, Benning actually insisted to get Sbisa instead.

Stop, stop, he's already dead!

 

[LemonSauceD]

i noticed raty was trying to win faceoffs by switching it curve side on the right circle before switching back to his natural handiness. malhotra effect?

He’s been doing that since his arrival to NA IICR.