Rip The Mesh Posted Wednesday at 03:36 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 03:36 PM Something we will not have to see this coming season. Least I hope not !!!!!!!!!!!! 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentSam Posted Wednesday at 04:03 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 04:03 PM 20 minutes ago, Rip The Mesh said: Something we will not have to see this coming season. Least I hope not !!!!!!!!!!!! Dudes built to fight ! Lets get him skating/ training hard and unlock something more positive in his game AS well . He is fearless enough , that mindset can be powerful. This organization is challenging all players to work outside of their comfort zones .. I think Vinny will embrace the attention he is about to get from all Coaches and Trainers here. Especially RickT 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentSam Posted Wednesday at 04:10 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 04:10 PM 10 hours ago, Hairy Kneel said: Deharnais 114 NHL games 180 hits 170 blocks In the playoffs he only had 8 hits in 28 games. I'm sure he was injured which reduced his hitting. I'd say the important thing right now is getting him to work with the trainers to work on his weaknesses. Skating, fitness, skills and passing. Things Gonchar and Foote can layout for him. I think there will be upside that the coaches have probably already talked about. Guys like Vinny that are fearless are compensating for not getting played or trained better to advance their game and skillset . They get “musically plugged” into holes behind others that get all the attention. This culture change here is embracing all players and trying to create symmetry for all. I think Vinny will at least get to that Aaron Rome type level and become quicker , and tighten gaps well. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip The Mesh Posted Wednesday at 04:29 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 04:29 PM 27 minutes ago, SilentSam said: Dudes built to fight ! Lets get him skating/ training hard and unlock something more positive in his game AS well . He is fearless enough , that mindset can be powerful. This organization is challenging all players to work outside of their comfort zones .. I think Vinny will embrace the attention he is about to get from all Coaches and Trainers here. Especially RickT Couldn't agree more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duke Posted Wednesday at 04:46 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 04:46 PM 1 hour ago, Rip The Mesh said: Something we will not have to see this coming season. Least I hope not !!!!!!!!!!!! With all the hubbub I sometimes forget we managed to keep Joshua as well. Sherwood’s not a great fighter but he’s pretty scrappy in the ones I saw. He “lost” as per hockey fights but always got a few shots in. I would say our overall tough-to-play-against is up from last year if we’re looking at forecheck, hits, board battles, fighting, etc. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post zduck14 Posted Wednesday at 05:27 PM Popular Post Share Posted Wednesday at 05:27 PM 1 hour ago, SilentSam said: Guys like Vinny that are fearless are compensating for not getting played or trained better to advance their game and skillset . They get “musically plugged” into holes behind others that get all the attention. This culture change here is embracing all players and trying to create symmetry for all. I think Vinny will at least get to that Aaron Rome type level and become quicker , and tighten gaps well. I agree. I do believe Vinny has a couple more levels he can take his game to with Foote mentoring him. I also think people are being too quick to write off Juulsen as just a depth guy. I really liked the way he took his overall game to another level last year. He actually reminded me a lot of Aaron Rome, "late" hits and all, lol. He's a perfect injury replacement that would be a full time dman on a lot of teams. I think Juulsen and Vinny could be in for one heck of a battle for the 6th spot. 1 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attila Umbrus Posted Wednesday at 05:36 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 05:36 PM On 7/1/2024 at 8:56 PM, MikeyD said: I watch a lot of Oilers games. He's like a Zadorov lite, with less physicality in terms of blowing guys up. Protects the net well, will stick up for teammates, is sometimes inconsistent and has defensive gaffs like Zadorov, isn't a great puck mover, isn't as fast as Zadorov but can defend okay. His price tag is fair but could be a steal with our system and the way we get guys to defend. Agree to all of this. I also got a few years of watching him in the AHL as well. He’s fought hard to get where he’s got. I’m excited to see if the coaching staff can take him to another level this year. If they can turn him from a 6/7 D to a 5/6 full time D. That’s everything this team needs right now. It’s all about “Waiting for Willander” …sounds like a movie title 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Posted Wednesday at 05:42 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 05:42 PM On 7/1/2024 at 2:26 PM, Sharpshooter said: It’s the poor man’s choice to replace Zadorov. That is well said. Plus as others have stated with the coaching he will receive from the Canucks defensive specialists Desharnais's play will only improve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Posted Wednesday at 05:44 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 05:44 PM Just watched his online interview with Vancouver media on X and came away impressed that Vincent is ready and willing to put in the work to improve his game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester13 Posted Wednesday at 06:15 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 06:15 PM Louie DeBrusk just had some great things to say about Big V on the Donnie & Dhali show. Says Bi V is also known as Seaweed, because he always seems to get a piece of someone who comes near him lol 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentSam Posted Wednesday at 08:58 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 08:58 PM 3 hours ago, zduck14 said: I agree. I do believe Vinny has a couple more levels he can take his game to with Foote mentoring him. I also think people are being too quick to write off Juulsen as just a depth guy. I really liked the way he took his overall game to another level last year. He actually reminded me a lot of Aaron Rome, "late" hits and all, lol. He's a perfect injury replacement that would be a full time dman on a lot of teams. I think Juulsen and Vinny could be in for one heck of a battle for the 6th spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SilentSam Posted Wednesday at 09:03 PM Popular Post Share Posted Wednesday at 09:03 PM (edited) 6 hours ago, Jester13 said: Louie DeBrusk just had some great things to say about Big V on the Donnie & Dhali show. Says Bi V is also known as Seaweed, because he always seems to get a piece of someone who comes near him lol “Seaweed “. Great Nik name ! … perhaps it gets trimmed down to “Weed” in Vancouver when he starts to “smoke guys”. lol ps . I wouldn’t mind seeing Loui between the benches on HNIC , especially since Jake is here now. Maybe chirps his kid with a few that keeps him focused lol . Loui has turned do out to be great host . edit/spellcheck Edited Thursday at 12:19 AM by SilentSam 1 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Déjà Vu Posted Wednesday at 09:41 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 09:41 PM love his interview, he so excited to come to van, its gonna be a crazy good year for vinny, and he knows foote will help him alot, so hes just gonnna get better and better 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mc1laren Posted Thursday at 01:57 AM Share Posted Thursday at 01:57 AM On 7/1/2024 at 1:27 PM, 48MPHSlapshot said: 42 giveaways while averaging about 15 minutes per game last year So about 1 giveaway every two games whilst playing 15 minutes a night 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toyotasfan Posted Thursday at 02:55 AM Share Posted Thursday at 02:55 AM I asked a hardcore Oilers fan what we were getting, he told me they call him “The Swamp Monster “ in Edmonton. The guy is a monster and he skates like he’s running in a swamp. (But vastly improved the last 2 seasons) fans were sad to see the toughest guy on the team go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N4ZZY Posted Thursday at 02:56 AM Share Posted Thursday at 02:56 AM 10 hours ago, SilentSam said: This organization is challenging all players to work outside of their comfort zones .. This is an attribute of an organization that is going to be its strength, because they're going to push players to be more than they are. Desharnais included. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N4ZZY Posted Thursday at 02:57 AM Share Posted Thursday at 02:57 AM 1 minute ago, Toyotasfan said: I asked a hardcore Oilers fan what we were getting, he told me they call him “The Swamp Monster “ in Edmonton. The guy is a monster and he skates like he’s running in a swamp. (But vastly improved the last 2 seasons) fans were sad to see the toughest guy on the team go. Wonder if he can continue to make progress on his skating, getting more power and quickness to it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N4ZZY Posted Thursday at 02:57 AM Share Posted Thursday at 02:57 AM 5 hours ago, Déjà Vu said: love his interview, he so excited to come to van, its gonna be a crazy good year for vinny, and he knows foote will help him alot, so hes just gonnna get better and better I hope so! Love that both Sherwood, Debrusk and Desharnais are so excited to get started here in Van. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromeslab Posted Thursday at 04:55 AM Share Posted Thursday at 04:55 AM Imo this is a brilliant move to get him away from Nurse our coaching staff will love this guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted Thursday at 05:26 AM Share Posted Thursday at 05:26 AM I doubt they put Forbort and Desharnais together. You need one D man on each pair that can skate the puck out of danger. That’s not their game. The way it stands right now: Hughes Hronek Forbort Myers Soucy Desharnais They need another D that can move the puck that’s pretty obvious. Could be a righty or lefty doesn’t really matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N4ZZY Posted Thursday at 05:36 AM Share Posted Thursday at 05:36 AM Just now, DeNiro said: I doubt they put Forbort and Desharnais together. You need one D man on each pair that can skate the puck out of danger. That’s not their game. The way it stands right now: Hughes Hronek Forbort Myers Soucy Desharnais They need another D that can move the puck that’s pretty obvious. Could be a righty or lefty doesn’t really matter. I'm willing to bet that Oliver Kylinton will eventually be signed as a Canuck. 27-year-old with comeback potential. It could be a good buy-low option. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-23 Posted Thursday at 05:53 AM Share Posted Thursday at 05:53 AM 24 minutes ago, DeNiro said: I doubt they put Forbort and Desharnais together. You need one D man on each pair that can skate the puck out of danger. That’s not their game. The way it stands right now: Hughes Hronek Forbort Myers Soucy Desharnais They need another D that can move the puck that’s pretty obvious. Could be a righty or lefty doesn’t really matter. Need a top 4 left handed defencemen. Would set our team up for the playoffs this season and next season. Hughes - Hronek TRADE - Willander Soucy - Myers/Desharnais Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-23 Posted Thursday at 05:54 AM Share Posted Thursday at 05:54 AM 58 minutes ago, Cromeslab said: Imo this is a brilliant move to get him away from Nurse our coaching staff will love this guy Didn’t he have a great regular season anyways. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromeslab Posted Thursday at 06:31 AM Share Posted Thursday at 06:31 AM 33 minutes ago, J-23 said: Didn’t he have a great regular season anyways. Tbo didn’t really pay attention to him until playoffs thought he was ok,pretty solid compared to Nurse and I know that’s not saying a lot just think he could be a good fit with our coaching staff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentSam Posted Thursday at 04:34 PM Share Posted Thursday at 04:34 PM Wow, have to love his honesty ! Must have been a few Oilers growing stiff on this kind of deployment: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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