Blitz-Pix Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Hunter Brzustewicz with an assist on Kitchener's 1st goal of the game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Blitz-Pix Posted October 21, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2023 Hunter registered his 20th point of the season today in his 10th game. For comparison the WHL and QMJHL scoring leaders (for defenceman) WHL: Graham Sward - 9 Games - 15 points QMJHL: Tomas Cibulka - 10 Games - 10 Points 2 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N4ZZY Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 this kid's flying. hoping that this is a pick that hits, but still too early to tell. great start to his OHL season, though. See if he can keep this up. If he can, can be promising for our RHD depth moving forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballisticsports Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Hunts will be needing a game name, nickname soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHL rocks Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 This kid is going to be my favorite Canucks player one day. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammertime Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 On 10/21/2023 at 3:46 PM, Blitz-Pix said: Hunter registered his 20th point of the season today in his 10th game. For comparison the WHL and QMJHL scoring leaders (for defenceman) WHL: Graham Sward - 9 Games - 15 points QMJHL: Tomas Cibulka - 10 Games - 10 Points 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCanuck12 Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Hammertime said: Haha! All the big-time Siward and Cibulka fans are probably sayin' the same thing about Brustewicz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook007 Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 5 hours ago, WHL rocks said: This kid is going to be my favorite Canucks player one day. Woo was my favourite pick, when he was drafted... Doesn't look too promising for him although, you never know. Don't have a favourite now, as don't want to curse any of them.... but man that is some start for the boy. And how we could do with him and Tom to make it... 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred65 Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 7 hours ago, spook007 said: Woo was my favourite pick, when he was drafted... Doesn't look too promising for him although, you never know. Don't have a favourite now, as don't want to curse any of them.... but man that is some start for the boy. And how we could do with him and Tom to make it... Solve a lot of problems 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AatuD2 Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 9 hours ago, spook007 said: Woo was my favourite pick, when he was drafted... Doesn't look too promising for him although, you never know. Don't have a favourite now, as don't want to curse any of them.... but man that is some start for the boy. And how we could do with him and Tom to make it... They're doing so good that I think we only need to look for one RHD to add long term. 2024-25 RHD1: Hronek RHD2: Acquisition RHD3: Myers at 2 mil/year or Friedman 2025-26 RHD1: Hronek RHD2: Acquisition RHD3: Tom or Hunter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucks curse Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 19 minutes ago, AatuD2 said: They're doing so good that I think we only need to look for one RHD to add long term. 2024-25 RHD1: Hronek RHD2: Acquisition RHD3: Myers at 2 mil/year or Friedman 2025-26 RHD1: Hronek RHD2: Acquisition RHD3: Tom or Hunter agree, our D future looks bright, we have a lot of D men with NHL top 4/5 potential - wallander - D Petey - Bruster - Hirose -McWard thats a future d corps right there, plus huggy and Hronny now we need another future elite C to grow in behind Miller, I am not sold Raty is the guy, Im hopeful, but see him more as elite 3C at higher end in his prime. maybe we sign Bedard in 7 years lol we have great winger depth and goalie depth in the org, I think actually JR, PA and scouts have done a great job rebuilding a totally bare prospect pool 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EP Phone Home Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 7 minutes ago, canucks curse said: agree, our D future looks bright, we have a lot of D men with NHL top 4/5 potential - wallander - D Petey - Bruster - Hirose -McWard thats a future d corps right there, plus huggy and Hronny now we need another future elite C to grow in behind Miller, I am not sold Raty is the guy, Im hopeful, but see him more as elite 3C at higher end in his prime. maybe we sign Bedard in 7 years lol we have great winger depth and goalie depth in the org, I think actually JR, PA and scouts have done a great job rebuilding a totally bare prospect pool Agreed. This past draft was very solid and fixes a lot of organizational needs if the the 3-4 D we picked land (Wallander,Brzustewicz,Mynio & Celebrini) we are looking in good shape. Just need a few years of development for the D to shore up and join the big club. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat land fish Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 1 hour ago, AatuD2 said: They're doing so good that I think we only need to look for one RHD to add long term. 2024-25 RHD1: Hronek RHD2: Acquisition RHD3: Myers at 2 mil/year or Friedman 2025-26 RHD1: Hronek RHD2: Acquisition RHD3: Tom or Hunter Willander should be a near lock by 2025-26, McAvoy played 2 years of college and went straight to nhl contributor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AatuD2 Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 38 minutes ago, flat land fish said: Willander should be a near lock by 2025-26, McAvoy played 2 years of college and went straight to nhl contributor. McAvoy is the absolute ceiling though for Willander. If he even attains 90% of McAvoy, we're looking at an incredible top of the defensive lineup. Now to get back to Hunter, I'm wondering what his comparisons in the NHL would be in terms of playing style? I found this on https://dobberprospects.com/player/hunter-brzustewicz/ October 2022 – Brzustewicz is the exact type of player a contending team will rush to the podium to draft in the back end of the first round in the 2023 draft. He is a smooth-skating, intelligent right-shot defenseman who is calm under pressure and should be able to play an NHL role sooner than most other defensemen in the class. While he lacks high-end puck skills, a threatening shot, and aggressive transition defensive habits – such as a tight gap – he does a lot of things very well and simplifies the game, which makes him a valuable diffuser of play under forechecking pressure. His skating ability is what enables him to play this style so effectively. Brzustewicz’s edgework is borderline elite, and his stride mechanics are very good – he moves with real fluidity and purpose – which facilitates evading opposing players. Offensive transition is where he shines brightest. Despite keeping his simple style and rarely going for the hail mary stretch pass or taking the puck end-to-end on his own, he finds the best simple plays to gain zone entries, and he does so extremely effectively and subtly. Brzustewicz also has untapped offensive potential, which is starting to make itself clear with seven assists through six games on a struggling Kitchener Rangers team. He will likely never become a first-pairing NHLer, but a ceiling as a dependable second-pairing guy who progresses play very effectively in transition and has some playmaking flashes at even strength is certainly there. Sebastian High Kevin Bieksa without the fighting ability? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_Cathode Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 2 hours ago, AatuD2 said: They're doing so good that I think we only need to look for one RHD to add long term. 2024-25 RHD1: Hronek RHD2: Acquisition RHD3: Myers at 2 mil/year or Friedman 2025-26 RHD1: Hronek RHD2: Acquisition RHD3: Tom or Hunter I think we will be re-signing Bear in the short term. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 2 hours ago, AatuD2 said: McAvoy is the absolute ceiling though for Willander. If he even attains 90% of McAvoy, we're looking at an incredible top of the defensive lineup. Now to get back to Hunter, I'm wondering what his comparisons in the NHL would be in terms of playing style? I found this on https://dobberprospects.com/player/hunter-brzustewicz/ October 2022 – Brzustewicz is the exact type of player a contending team will rush to the podium to draft in the back end of the first round in the 2023 draft. He is a smooth-skating, intelligent right-shot defenseman who is calm under pressure and should be able to play an NHL role sooner than most other defensemen in the class. While he lacks high-end puck skills, a threatening shot, and aggressive transition defensive habits – such as a tight gap – he does a lot of things very well and simplifies the game, which makes him a valuable diffuser of play under forechecking pressure. His skating ability is what enables him to play this style so effectively. Brzustewicz’s edgework is borderline elite, and his stride mechanics are very good – he moves with real fluidity and purpose – which facilitates evading opposing players. Offensive transition is where he shines brightest. Despite keeping his simple style and rarely going for the hail mary stretch pass or taking the puck end-to-end on his own, he finds the best simple plays to gain zone entries, and he does so extremely effectively and subtly. Brzustewicz also has untapped offensive potential, which is starting to make itself clear with seven assists through six games on a struggling Kitchener Rangers team. He will likely never become a first-pairing NHLer, but a ceiling as a dependable second-pairing guy who progresses play very effectively in transition and has some playmaking flashes at even strength is certainly there. Sebastian High Kevin Bieksa without the fighting ability? At the moment I'm thinking maybe a right-handed Vince Dunn for style comparison. Would certainly be a nice player to have. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackcanuck Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Great to see this kid off to a flyer. I thought he looked great in Young Stars - every bit as good at both ends of the ice as the prospect with 3+ years and NHL experience. I'm hopefully we are finally gonna see a D play from outside the first round make the team as a regular in the next couple of years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_Cathode Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 We now have some very interesting D prospects - especially on the right side. The reason you have to stock up on D prospects is because they often take a longer time to develop. Thankfully, we are developing some depth in D prospects. Add that to the quality of development happening in Abby, and it is becoming a real strength in the organization. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AatuD2 Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 I'm watching his game right now, DM me if you want a link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz-Pix Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 (edited) Hunter Brzustewicz with an assist on Kitchener's 6th goal of the game. With the assist, Hunter extends his points streak to 10 games. Kitchener up 6-1 in the 3rd. Edited October 25, 2023 by Blitz-Pix 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AatuD2 Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 3 hours ago, Blitz-Pix said: Hunter Brzustewicz with an assist on Kitchener's 6th goal of the game. With the assist, Hunter extends his points streak to 10 games. Kitchener up 6-1 in the 3rd. Kitchener looks unreal... they've been dominating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz-Pix Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 25 minutes ago, AatuD2 said: Kitchener looks unreal... they've been dominating. Sadly I didn't get to watch this one...had to listen to the play by play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz-Pix Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Hunter Brzustewicz with an assist on Kitchener's 1st goal of the game 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz-Pix Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 (edited) Hunter Brzustewicz picks up his 2nd assist of the night on Kitchener's 4th goal. Edited October 28, 2023 by Blitz-Pix 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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