Popular Post Bobby Lou Posted February 15 Popular Post Share Posted February 15 10 minutes ago, Gawdzukes said: Yeah he's actually always pulling up his pants, which is good, means he's too skinny. I've played sports with lots of different people, some incredible athlete's just present as big bodied. I've never read much into the pictures like Kessel sitting in the dressing room. Doesn't really say much imo. There is a big difference in getting into what you feel is good shape vs being directed by others to perform in practice. I get what you're saying but I expect he's going to be struggling a bit as he starts out no matter how good of shape he's in. Anyways, I'm hoping for the best. Sure would be great as I think the one thing we're short on is pure skill and upper end ability which Phil has in spades. Ya I never understood the hate for the guy. As I've said we should be grateful the guy's come here for free.... FREE.. Still isn't signed clearly sees us as a team he could potentially get a 4th ring with and add and contribute too likely in any role hes offered... Teams that draw guys on the cheap like Kessel are usually contenders. He wasn't signing with us if this is 2018 or 2021... Shows how far the team has come and we should be honored to have a player of his pedigree come to Canuck Nation and offer to help if they think they can contribute and have a desire to be a part of what we have going on. Anyone who knocks him based on a bad 1st practice or complains about a vet with his pedigree coming here without a contract is insane. Nothing bad can come of this, at worst he proves ppl wrong like he has his entire career and brings something whether it's a press box, dressing room supporter, a bottom 6 guy or a winger for JT and Brock. 2 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 27 minutes ago, arsenalian said: Who is DK? Drawing a blank DJ, sorry 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Grinch Posted February 15 Popular Post Share Posted February 15 29 minutes ago, arsenalian said: Who is DK? Drawing a blank The one the only the legend Donkey Kong 1 1 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawbone Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 32 minutes ago, Gawdzukes said: Yeah he's actually always pulling up his pants, which is good, means he's too skinny. I've played sports with lots of different people, some incredible athlete's just present as big bodied. I've never read much into the pictures like Kessel sitting in the dressing room. Doesn't really say much imo. There is a big difference in getting into what you feel is good shape vs being directed by others to perform in practice. I get what you're saying but I expect he's going to be struggling a bit as he starts out no matter how good of shape he's in. Anyways, I'm hoping for the best. Sure would be great as I think the one thing we're short on is pure skill and upper end ability which Phil has in spades. If he can get up to full speed I totally see him as a fit on one of our top lines. To me, he feels like he could fill Kuzmenko's place as a top-6 sniper, but with so much more NHL experience and smarts. Kuzmenko was one of the slowest skaters on the team and I'm hoping even at his age, Kessel is quicker than Kuzy was. So we added Lindholm and get a Kuzy+ replacement, in an ideal world. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Lou Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Strawbone said: If he can get up to full speed I totally see him as a fit on one of our top lines. To me, he feels like he could fill Kuzmenko's place as a top-6 sniper, but with so much more NHL experience and smarts. Kuzmenko was one of the slowest skaters on the team and I'm hoping even at his age, Kessel is quicker than Kuzy was. So we added Lindholm and get a Kuzy+ replacement, in an ideal world. I'd like to think the same but doubtful in my mind. Not to say he can't play in the top 6 in sheltered minutes or barring injuries. Could have way worse options which is why I think if he can get upto pace it makes so much sense. The only drawback I see is if I'm the coach I want him in my top 9 mainly and I'm not changing the 3rd. He could fill in on injuries and if willing he'd be a good 4th line addition. Something like Mikeyev Miller Boeser Hoglander EP40 Lindholm Joshua Blueger Garland Lafferty Suter Kessel PDG Hughes Hronek Cole Myers Soucy Zadorov Juulsen Demko De Smith It be a good insurance policy and having extra depth doesn't hurt. Pushes Aman and P.D.G into depth roles with still having guys like Pods and Karlson in the barn ready and incase of an injury he'd be a perfect player to slot into a top 6 temporarily. Edited February 15 by Bobby Lou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Lou Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 34 minutes ago, Grinch said: The one the only the legend Donkey Kong 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCanuck Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Was reading a article with a comment from Tocchet. Don't be surprised if we sign him and leave him in the AHL for an extended period to get his game up to speed. I could see Canucks sign him under our AHL farm team in Abbotsford so that he can just play and then sign him closer to the deadline if he's looking okay with them. He's been away for a number of months, he's going to need time to get back into game shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bardown Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 On 2/14/2024 at 5:12 PM, Rip The Mesh said: From what I saw in Abby today, I'm sorry I'm not a few years younger, not that many. Bro you’re the dude at beer league who played Junior C hey? Lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip The Mesh Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 2 minutes ago, Bardown said: Bro you’re the dude at beer league who played Junior C hey? Lmao Drafted in to the Boston organization. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionized27 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 On 2/14/2024 at 1:35 PM, Bardown said: Gotta love a beer leaguer thinking he's as good as Phil Kessel smh Of course! Because we're the same "shape" means we're in the same realm as players, right? /rhetoric 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bardown Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 1 minute ago, Rip The Mesh said: Drafted in to the Boston organization. lmao the internet is fun, we can be whomever we want to be! Ps I’ve played with a number of guys who’ve been drafted it means Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88Canuck Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Came across this on twitter… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Provost Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 1 hour ago, VegasCanuck said: Was reading a article with a comment from Tocchet. Don't be surprised if we sign him and leave him in the AHL for an extended period to get his game up to speed. I could see Canucks sign him under our AHL farm team in Abbotsford so that he can just play and then sign him closer to the deadline if he's looking okay with them. He's been away for a number of months, he's going to need time to get back into game shape. I am not sure we can do that for very long I think we can just leave him there until the trade deadline, then have to sign him to an NHL contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCanuck Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 9 minutes ago, Provost said: I am not sure we can do that for very long I think we can just leave him there until the trade deadline, then have to sign him to an NHL contract. I believe that you are right, I think at the deadline we would have to sign him to an NHL deal, but at least we'd have till then to decide if he's making enough progress to make sense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Are we there yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 2 minutes ago, Coconuts said: Are we there yet Don't make me separate you kids 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionized27 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 17 minutes ago, Provost said: I am not sure we can do that for very long I think we can just leave him there until the trade deadline, then have to sign him to an NHL contract. This. He'll have to be under an NHL contract in order to be eligible for the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 5 hours ago, Grinch said: The one the only the legend Donkey Kong DK Donkey Kong 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCanuck12 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 From what I understand, Kessel has been spending this season training with an ex-NHLer to get ready for his return......a Kyle Wellwood, I believe. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hankiesedin Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Canucks rolling 4 lines, thoughts? Boeser JT PDG (1st line) Hogs Petey Kessel (2nd line) Mik Lindholm Suter (Shutdown line) Dak Bleuger Garland (our fave 3rd line) Extras: Aman, Lafferty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionized27 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 14 minutes ago, Hankiesedin said: Canucks rolling 4 lines, thoughts? Boeser JT PDG (1st line) Hogs Petey Kessel (2nd line) Mik Lindholm Suter (Shutdown line) Dak Bleuger Garland (our fave 3rd line) Extras: Aman, Lafferty The Canucks are a VERY deep team if Lindholm ends up on the 3rd line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimito Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 @16:30 mark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arsenalian Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 8 hours ago, stawns said: DJ, sorry Ah, should have been able to figure that out. Yes, he’s a beauty. I feel like he, Hogz, and Juulsen will be very important pieces we need to retain going forward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck73_3 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 17 hours ago, JayDangles said: Ill just leave this here Phil Kessel Has Shaky First Skate With Abbotsford (msn.com) Congrats, you fall for clickbait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikeyman109 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 i have no hate for the hot dog boy but i dont see where he moves the needle for us. Who comes out of a first overall team to add Kessel and makes us a better team. IMHO what we need is more grit that can play. more snarl up front or a better than we already have D man. If we are not adding one of those two things i wouldnt be looking at 36 yr old former goal scoring wingers. There's players out there that can help this team. Its just whats the cost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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