Confirmed Signing with Link: [VAN] Vasili Podkolzin signs ELC with the Canucks (3 years, $925k AAV)
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Nucker42
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That would be nice to say the least. Would likely start on the third line like Hoglander but could potentially be in the top 6 within a few weeks.
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Great for the Canucks. I still insist that Podkolzin is going to be a better NHLer than people expect.
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Glad the uncertainty is out of the way.
Larionov thinks this kid is the bees knees so I am very hopeful longterm, as I respect Larionov's hockey opinions more than most.
Larionov thinks this kid is the bees knees so I am very hopeful longterm, as I respect Larionov's hockey opinions more than most.
I think most people who have really tracked his progress, rather than stat watching, would agree. He may not put up massive numbers off the start, but his aggression, physicality, fore checking are all attributes that the Canucks sorely need, he certainly provides those. I expect a 5-10 goal, 35 or so point year from him.
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He's an interesting prospect. Never put up big numbers anywhere, but the eye test tells you he should. Hopefully it works well for Vancouver, they deserve a break (and a better GM)
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I don’t think manh are expecting him to put up huge numbers in the nhl. His all around game—-aggression, fore checking, physicality are all going to help the team, even without huge point production.
I like Pod but over 40 points is really generous. There will be an obvious adjustment both on and off the ice for him in year 1
Will almost immediately be my favourite Canuck player next to Nate Schmidt, most likely. Love the way he plays from what I've seen of him. EXACTLY the kind of forward the Canucks need right now, mentally and physically. I can pretty much guarantee he's going to be an effective NHL player. How high his ceiling is, is what is in question. Will he be capable of putting up massive points with his play, or be a Blake Colemanesque two way player who is a constant thorn in the side of opponents? Who knows, but either outcome I'm excited for.
Looking forward to seeing how he fits in on this team.
Looking forward to seeing how he fits in on this team.
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I would love to have the Canucks acquire a forward or two that would allow them to run something like the following;
Hoglander - Pettersson - Boeser
X - Miller - Podkolzin
Pearson - Horvat - X
Crappy 4th line
This way you run each of your top 3 lines around 16-18 minutes per night, split pretty equally and only have to play your 4th line around 6 to 10 minutes per night.
Hoglander - Pettersson - Boeser
X - Miller - Podkolzin
Pearson - Horvat - X
Crappy 4th line
This way you run each of your top 3 lines around 16-18 minutes per night, split pretty equally and only have to play your 4th line around 6 to 10 minutes per night.
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Yeah any line with Beagle as the center will be an offensive blackhole.
I'd rather play Highmore/Graovac at center with Motte & Hawryluk/MacEwen on the wings... at least you might get some energy out of the shift.
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