R3aL Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 21 minutes ago, Coconuts said: Joshua put up 244 hits in 63 games, good enough for the ninth most hits this season. Duhaim put up 208 in 80 games. Bit of a drop off in terms of hits per game, sure. If it's a physical player you want though, he'll do. 201 hits in 80 games for the Wild in 2021-2022. 146 hits in 56 games in 2022-2023. 208 hits for the Wild and Avs in 2023-2024. Averages out to probably hitting roughly 200+ hits across each full season if he's healthy. https://www.quanthockey.com/hockey-stats-nhl/en/profile.php?player=48348 What's really impressive is Nashville's Jeremy Lauzon leading the hit parade with 387 hits in 79 games as a D. I think outside of his physical presence replacing Joshua’s pk role is big. and he could fit our system quite well 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKSR Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 4 minutes ago, R3aL said: I think outside of his physical presence replacing Joshua’s pk role is big. and he could fit our system quite well Duhaime makes a lot of sense. Just wouldn't want him to necessarily be the answer to our Joshua replacement on the 3rd line. If anything he should be considered a major upgrade to our 4th line. The other 4th liner that I'd like to see is Mark Kastelic out of OTT. 6'3" 233lbs RH centre that also hits a lot, but is strong on the dot (54.4% this past year). That's 2/3 of a very strong 4th line. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 Doesn't have any offense at all really, but if he can fill other roles, I'd be okay with it. Not a Joshua replacement really, given, the drastic difference in offensive output, but we knew we'd have to downgrade after this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKSR Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 2 minutes ago, -AJ- said: Doesn't have any offense at all really, but if he can fill other roles, I'd be okay with it. Not a Joshua replacement really, given, the drastic difference in offensive output, but we knew we'd have to downgrade after this year. I'd give Podkolzin the opportunity next to Blueger and Garland to start, then maybe address it in season if it isn't working out. I'd focus on upgrading our 4th line to add more size and grit. Duhaime would be a great start there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckMan Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 It’s time the Canucks make the Roussel, Lappierre, Higgins, Torres type acquisitions. We have the skill (lacking 1 more top 6 winger however. But we definitely need the grit and size in the bottom 6. We saw what a physical Zadorav does in the playoffs and players that can hit and grind like Lindholm/Joshua/Garland were effective. We need less passive players in the bottom 6 and more players that can bring the heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 (edited) 36 minutes ago, R3aL said: I think outside of his physical presence replacing Joshua’s pk role is big. and he could fit our system quite well He doesn't replace Joshua's production but I reckon be could do everything else Joshua did this season Having a player like him on the fourth line actually opens up a potentially different look for the third line next season too Edited June 14 by Coconuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKSR Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 11 minutes ago, CanuckMan said: It’s time the Canucks make the Roussel, Lappierre, Higgins, Torres type acquisitions. We have the skill (lacking 1 more top 6 winger however. But we definitely need the grit and size in the bottom 6. We saw what a physical Zadorav does in the playoffs and players that can hit and grind like Lindholm/Joshua/Garland were effective. We need less passive players in the bottom 6 and more players that can bring the heat. UFA signings = Duhaime (COL) and Carrier (VGK). Both big and gritty guys that hit, and hit often. Trade = Kastelic (OTT). Kastelic = 6'4" 233lbs, 126 hits in 63 games Duhaime = 6'0" 200lbs, 207 hits in 80 games Carrier = 6'2" 220lbs, 89 hits in 39 games Podkolzin takes Joshua's spot on the 3rd line. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh90 Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 40 minutes ago, HKSR said: Duhaime makes a lot of sense. Just wouldn't want him to necessarily be the answer to our Joshua replacement on the 3rd line. If anything he should be considered a major upgrade to our 4th line. The other 4th liner that I'd like to see is Mark Kastelic out of OTT. 6'3" 233lbs RH centre that also hits a lot, but is strong on the dot (54.4% this past year). That's 2/3 of a very strong 4th line. i like Kastelic a lot too but i feel he'll be expensive. He'll get at least a Noel Accari contract (3 x 2m) but, if you factor the rising cap this year vs last and that the UFA market is very weak at C i wouldn't surprised if he gets a 3 x 2.5m contract. If the Canucks can't re-sign Blueger and they feel Kastelic has another level in him to become a potential 3C than i'd do it. I'd trust the management group on this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook007 Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 Money ball.... There is a reason we can't afford to keep Joshua, thus finding a replacement for him is NOT going to be ready made... neither was Joshua, when they picked him up. Nevertheless we still need toughness and player, who can play physical, and if we get a player that can play physical and PK for $1.1M its a massive win in my book. whether he replaces Joshua or not depands on what other players can do eith from within (Podz, Sissons, Raty etc.) or by another trade/pick up. Joshua going definitely leaves a hole, but we should not just consider one physical player, but several in our line up. 4th line would have been great with a more physical player on it. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 37 minutes ago, -AJ- said: Doesn't have any offense at all really, but if he can fill other roles, I'd be okay with it. Not a Joshua replacement really, given, the drastic difference in offensive output, but we knew we'd have to downgrade after this year. Maybe it's Joshua by committee, Podz for scoring and forechecking, others for the grinding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jess Posted June 14 Popular Post Share Posted June 14 17 minutes ago, Bob Long said: Maybe it's Joshua by committee, Podz for scoring and forechecking, others for the grinding Would be awesome if Podz could take that next step. He hasn't really shown it yet in Abby or Vancouver, but you do see flashes now and then. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 3 minutes ago, -AJ- said: Would be awesome if Podz could take that next step. He hasn't really show it yet in Abby or Vancouver, but you do see flashes now and then. I think Miller is correct, if Podz can put it together he'll be a beast. It's still worth a full year gamble on him. I just hope they give him enough rope to improve. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmchairGM22 Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 4 hours ago, Coconuts said: Lower end Joshua replacement? I remember the rumour being that Minny's ask was high and that plenty of teams were interested. He'll probably garner quite a bit of UFA interest if true. Very physical and fast, not sure he has the hands to replace Joshua, but if podz can step up we can do it by committee. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmchairGM22 Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 2 hours ago, spook007 said: Money ball.... There is a reason we can't afford to keep Joshua, thus finding a replacement for him is NOT going to be ready made... neither was Joshua, when they picked him up. Nevertheless we still need toughness and player, who can play physical, and if we get a player that can play physical and PK for $1.1M its a massive win in my book. whether he replaces Joshua or not depands on what other players can do eith from within (Podz, Sissons, Raty etc.) or by another trade/pick up. Joshua going definitely leaves a hole, but we should not just consider one physical player, but several in our line up. 4th line would have been great with a more physical player on it. He wasn’t even ready at the start of the season. I have full confidence the coaching staff can get Podz to be a suitable replacement this year. We know he has hands, is faster than Joshua and actually more physical. His defence was the focus in Abby. I expect him to start slow then breakout like Hogs by mid year, and no one will care Joshua is gone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 Just now, ArmchairGM22 said: Very physical and fast, not sure he has the hands to replace Joshua, but if podz can step up we can do it by committee. I think they're going to be hard pressed to replace what Joshua brings in a single player, but that's not really a big problem imo. Teams are better served having such elements sprinkled throughout the lineup anyway. They don't need a player to step onto the third line and bring everything Joshua did, they mostly need a player to step in and provide complimentary offense. Having players like Duhaime on the fourth line, the second and third pairings, that could do it. Ideally they find a way to sprinkle some of that kind of grit into the top six too, but top six players with that sort of element to their game are always in high demand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmchairGM22 Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 4 minutes ago, Coconuts said: I think they're going to be hard pressed to replace what Joshua brings in a single player, but that's not really a big problem imo. Teams are better served having such elements sprinkled throughout the lineup anyway. They don't need a player to step onto the third line and bring everything Joshua did, they mostly need a player to step in and provide complimentary offense. Having players like Duhaime on the fourth line, the second and third pairings, that could do it. Ideally they find a way to sprinkle some of that kind of grit into the top six too, but top six players with that sort of element to their game are always in high demand. Podz will surprise imho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 Duhaime is a physical beast. Not as tall and sturdy like Joshua is, but hes more explosive and imo hits harder because of it. Still a bit of a project but I think him and Tocchett would understand each other well. Him and Podz play very similar w their aggressiveness and could be great influences for each other. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWJC Posted June 14 Author Share Posted June 14 14 minutes ago, ArmchairGM22 said: Podz will surprise imho he has to, he’ll be waiver eligible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 (edited) 21 minutes ago, ArmchairGM22 said: Podz will surprise imho I think he'll certainly get the rope to show that he could be more 6 minutes ago, Goose said: Duhaime is a physical beast. Not as tall and sturdy like Joshua is, but hes more explosive and imo hits harder because of it. Still a bit of a project but I think him and Tocchett would understand each other well. Him and Podz play very similar w their aggressiveness and could be great influences for each other. It varies depending on the source you're using, but they're actually about the same size. Canucks have Joshua listed at 6'3", 206 on their website. https://www.nhl.com/canucks/roster Avs have Duhaime listed at 6'2", 200 on theirs. https://www.nhl.com/avalanche/roster The size difference is honestly pretty negligible. Edited June 14 by Coconuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayinblack Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 36 minutes ago, ArmchairGM22 said: He wasn’t even ready at the start of the season. I have full confidence the coaching staff can get Podz to be a suitable replacement this year. We know he has hands, is faster than Joshua and actually more physical. His defence was the focus in Abby. I expect him to start slow then breakout like Hogs by mid year, and no one will care Joshua is gone. That's exactly my prediction for Podz next season. Him with Blueger and Hogs could make a great (and cheap) 3rd line very much in the Garland & Joshua mold. If Garland doesn't get moved i'd like to see him get a long look with Miller and Brock 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RolexSub Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 We need both Joshua and Duhaime together. Duhaime cannot replace Joshua and I always wanted Duhaime 2yrs ago due to his grit and physical play and willing to stick up for his team mates. With both Joshua and Duhaime will make a difference for us. Let's hope we can sign both guys!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmchairGM22 Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 3 minutes ago, Jayinblack said: That's exactly my prediction for Podz next season. Him with Blueger and Hogs could make a great (and cheap) 3rd line very much in the Garland & Joshua mold. If Garland doesn't get moved i'd like to see him get a long look with Miller and Brock Agreed. And yes Garland has earned a move up the lineup for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCheese Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 Bring me jordan greenway as a replacement for joshua lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herberts Vasiljevs Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 Smart signings only. This would be one of them l. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebreh Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 he would be a big upgrade on Lafferty, we need some physicality from the 4th line so bad. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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