higgyfan Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 6 hours ago, Eddie said: Been keeping a close eye on Raty all season as I feel he can be a huge piece of the puzzle moving forward if he can develop well. He's still been solid, good along the board, good vision, and good instincts at both ends of the ice. He hasn't exactly been spectacular tho - but still has time to step that up. As many know he's been moved from C to wing a month or 2 ago and has had a bit of a blender of line mates, which might be holding back his ability to really break out. He has played with some good players tho to be far. Without a doubt, his biggest problem is still his foot speed. Once up to speed, he is now ok, but accelerating from a stop or changing direction he looks a yard behind at least, really noticeable compared to the rest of the roster. Not sure he can play on the big lineup with that flaw, considering how we play. Can't really comment on his skating technique, but he is a big guy and likely needs to really focus in the gym and nutrition this off-season to get himself an extra step. I have high expectations on Raty as well. Keeping in mind that he's a couple of years younger than the others on Abbys top 5, so he has more time for development (along with another year of ELC). I was disappointed that he no longer plays C on the team, but that could change in time. His skating is an issue, but he has been working with the twins on using his high IQ to compliment any skating issues. It's not that he's a slow skater; it's his initial breakout speed that he has to work on. Really cheering for this kid to make the NHL. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cripplereh Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Hope he does learn this year and take a big step next year.He is another player with skill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bardown Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Looking at Raty's numbers, 50gp 35 pts, suggests he's taken a big step this year. Any Abby watchers have a good view on him? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Attila Umbrus Posted February 28 Popular Post Share Posted February 28 53 minutes ago, Bardown said: Looking at Raty's numbers, 50gp 35 pts, suggests he's taken a big step this year. Any Abby watchers have a good view on him? I've liked his game. Lately he's been scoring at a much better pace too which is nice. People have been concerned about him getting switched from C to wing. But in my mind it's mostly been to stack the top lines up and get as much offence as possible. With all the injuries it's been tough to keep any steady lines on the farm. Now that injury bug has passed our team is looking a bit better and Raty is getting to play with better players. For the alarmists, him not playing center is more due to him being more creative on the wing, it untaps his offence a bit more. When he plays center he plays a much more defence first oriented game. He's still learning to combine the 2 elements together. It may happen or it may not. But lets get the notion that he can't play center out of our heads. He is doing just fine there. He's pretty good at faceoffs, and defensively he shines very well. He's always making those subtle toolsy defensive plays that coaches love. As for him at wing right now, it shows he can score when given the chance to just focus purely on that. Playing center you always have to play high, cover your wingers while they are down low, etc. Playing wing frees him from those responsibilities and lets him play a simpler game. He's shown he can play any position now, which is encouraging. My outlook on him is a swiss army knife 3rd line center/winger who can play in the top 6 when needed. His ceiling may be higher but that's just where i'm projecting him to be. He may arrive just in time too. Once we are done with Blueger and Sutr, he's right there to step in for us and play some solid minutes. 2 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bardown Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 12 minutes ago, Attila Umbrus said: I've liked his game. Lately he's been scoring at a much better pace too which is nice. People have been concerned about him getting switched from C to wing. But in my mind it's mostly been to stack the top lines up and get as much offence as possible. With all the injuries it's been tough to keep any steady lines on the farm. Now that injury bug has passed our team is looking a bit better and Raty is getting to play with better players. For the alarmists, him not playing center is more due to him being more creative on the wing, it untaps his offence a bit more. When he plays center he plays a much more defence first oriented game. He's still learning to combine the 2 elements together. It may happen or it may not. But lets get the notion that he can't play center out of our heads. He is doing just fine there. He's pretty good at faceoffs, and defensively he shines very well. He's always making those subtle toolsy defensive plays that coaches love. As for him at wing right now, it shows he can score when given the chance to just focus purely on that. Playing center you always have to play high, cover your wingers while they are down low, etc. Playing wing frees him from those responsibilities and lets him play a simpler game. He's shown he can play any position now, which is encouraging. My outlook on him is a swiss army knife 3rd line center/winger who can play in the top 6 when needed. His ceiling may be higher but that's just where i'm projecting him to be. He may arrive just in time too. Once we are done with Blueger and Sutr, he's right there to step in for us and play some solid minutes. Thanks for the detailed response! How's his skating and mobility looking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Attila Umbrus Posted February 28 Popular Post Share Posted February 28 17 minutes ago, Bardown said: Thanks for the detailed response! How's his skating and mobility looking? He's not the fastest, but mobility and positioning wise I like where he is at. I don't see an issue. I think it would be if he wasn't as positionally smart as he is. He's just one of those guys who doesn't need to skate like the wind to chase the puck. He knows where to go and how to get there, predicts how plays will happen etc. Just processes the game well in my opinion. 2 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Elias Pettersson Posted March 1 Popular Post Share Posted March 1 10 points in his last 10 games and the best Abbotsford player right now. I think one more year of AHL hockey and he should be ready for the NHL… 1 1 1 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3aL Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 8 hours ago, Elias Pettersson said: 10 points in his last 10 games and the best Abbotsford player right now. I think one more year of AHL hockey and he should be ready for the NHL… Raty-Lekkeriamki Could be fun 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Pettersson Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 1 minute ago, R3aL said: Raty-Lekkeriamki Could be fun Raty is playing wing. So Raty Petey Lekkerimaki... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karma-Kazi44 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 9 hours ago, Elias Pettersson said: Raty is playing wing. So Raty Petey Lekkerimaki... I’m thinking he was talking in the AHL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3aL Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 23 hours ago, Elias Pettersson said: Raty is playing wing. So Raty Petey Lekkerimaki... I’m talking next year AHL. i am still hoping he is C next year 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Pettersson Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 3 hours ago, R3aL said: I’m talking next year AHL. i am still hoping he is C next year Pretty sure Lekkerimaki will be with the big club next year playing with Petey... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Fist Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 33 minutes ago, Elias Pettersson said: Pretty sure Lekkerimaki will be with the big club next year playing with Petey... Podkolzin has to be on the NHL roster next year. or he's gunna get picked up on waivers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 43 minutes ago, Iron Fist said: Podkolzin has to be on the NHL roster next year. or he's gunna get picked up on waivers A lot can happen between now and the 1st game of next season. Fingers crossed he isn't packaged in a TDL deal. I would hate that, but if JR decides he wants a Genzal type player and/or a comparable Rdman, he may have to move Podz. It's not like there are many high draft pics anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Fist Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 8 minutes ago, higgyfan said: A lot can happen between now and the 1st game of next season. Fingers crossed he isn't packaged in a TDL deal. I would hate that, but if JR decides he wants a Genzal type player and/or a comparable Rdman, he may have to move Podz. It's not like there are many high draft pics anymore. I hope they don't make another big trade this year. only depth moves. look what happened to boston and toronto last year. they don't have any assets to make big moves this year and next year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz-Pix Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Raty with 2 points tonight (so far) Abby and Condors tied 2 -2 in the 2nd period. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3aL Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 20 hours ago, Elias Pettersson said: Pretty sure Lekkerimaki will be with the big club next year playing with Petey... hope you are right I just feel like he’s gonna need an ahl year 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kootenay Gold Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 1 hour ago, R3aL said: hope you are right I just feel like he’s gonna need an ahl year I don't see either Raty or Lekker making the big club next year; one more year in the AHL would better prepare them for the jump to the NHL. Past Canucks management always seemed to be in a rush to get prospects to the NHL without taking the time to make sure they are developed properly. IMO, Karlsson will in playing in the NHL next year over either of them. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 50 minutes ago, Kootenay Gold said: I don't see either Raty or Lekker making the big club next year; one more year in the AHL would better prepare them for the jump to the NHL. Past Canucks management always seemed to be in a rush to get prospects to the NHL without taking the time to make sure they are developed properly. IMO, Karlsson will in playing in the NHL next year over either of them. Karlsson appears to be the best player in Abby this year. At 24yrs, he has only played 4 NHL games, which is a strange and doesn't look good for him. Hopefully will get a solid grouping of NHL games next season, but he still has much to prove before he gets a permanent spot. As for Raty, he seems to be picking up his game over the past few and given his age, he is looking very promising. At 21yrs and continuing to improve his game next season, I am hopeful to see him making the jump after NY next season. He's a big kid, whose only hold back is his (first steps) skating, which his IQ and positioning may negate any skating issues. Lekker is a different category all-together due to some elite skills. At 19yrs, he is the top offensive player on his SHL team. He will need time to adapt to the NHL game as well as the smaller ice. I wouldn't surprise me if he gets a call-up in the second half of next season and finds a spot on the V-Nucks. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kootenay Gold Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 4 minutes ago, higgyfan said: Karlsson appears to be the best player in Abby this year. At 24yrs, he has only played 4 NHL games, which is a strange and doesn't look good for him. Hopefully will get a solid grouping of NHL games next season, but he still has much to prove before he gets a permanent spot. I don't think Karlsson is waiver exempt next year but not sure. Part of my reasoning on why he will be in the NHL along with Woo next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 9 minutes ago, Kootenay Gold said: I don't think Karlsson is waiver exempt next year but not sure. Part of my reasoning on why he will be in the NHL along with Woo next year Neither Karlsson or Woo are waiver exempt next season. Neither have shown much at the NHL level, but I hope they will get a chance to prove themselves. I will be up to how they impress the coaches at training camp. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3aL Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 2 hours ago, Kootenay Gold said: I don't see either Raty or Lekker making the big club next year; one more year in the AHL would better prepare them for the jump to the NHL. Past Canucks management always seemed to be in a rush to get prospects to the NHL without taking the time to make sure they are developed properly. IMO, Karlsson will in playing in the NHL next year over either of them. I agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCanuck12 Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 (edited) 1 hour ago, R3aL said: I agree Edited March 4 by CaptainCanuck12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bardown Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 7 hours ago, Kootenay Gold said: I don't see either Raty or Lekker making the big club next year; one more year in the AHL would better prepare them for the jump to the NHL. Past Canucks management always seemed to be in a rush to get prospects to the NHL without taking the time to make sure they are developed properly. IMO, Karlsson will in playing in the NHL next year over either of them. Agreed, Also, both Rutherford and Alvin have said they want their prospects to be overripe in the minors. So they will always be more patient vs rush. on top of that, Podz has to clear waivers next year so there’s one player who’s definitely taking a spot for a young player next season. Then you’ve got players like Sasson, Karlson, and maybe Bains and Woo pushing too. The big club will only have a few rookies playing not 3-4. i think they’ve also said Lekkermaki will go to the AHL first anyways. Raty will follow the same path as Podz and Hogz. Let him dominate and play a full 3 years and he’s up his waiver eligibility before you keep him up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Pettersson Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 5 hours ago, higgyfan said: Neither Karlsson or Woo are waiver exempt next season. Neither have shown much at the NHL level, but I hope they will get a chance to prove themselves. I will be up to how they impress the coaches at training camp. Karlsson is waiver exempt until the 2025-2026 season according to CapFriendly. Unless he plays 4 more NHL games this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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