Prospects
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 12:32 am
Sorry for the late post on this matter....but for what its worth, I was at one of the prospects camp sessions and found it rather interesting. Here's my schpeal.
SCHULTZ
Don't like what I saw....he's got talent and decent speed but seemed to have an attitude that he had it made and didn't have to earn it.....very little sense of urgency....in the scrimmage he would just glide back to the bench from 2 lines back....looks very cocky BUT doesn't have the skills to warrant it. Imagine Brett Hull w/ the finish of Richard Park. He didn't deliver the goods offensively and needs to have a better attitude...I can only imagine if he worked as hard as Burrows or Rypien what he could accomplish. We've seen this song & dance before folks....you've been warned.
ELLIS
Was injured & didn't play. I had high hopes for this kid but....
x-sobbed & cried when drafted later than expected (sort of 2 knocks if you think about it).
x-suddenly changed his name from ELLIS-PLANTE.....remember the last Canuck pick who changed his name? David Ytfeltdt.....to Johnson. Do we still own his rights btw? He was supposed to be a good one.
x-gets cut from Team Canada...has a very so-so camp
x-Shows up to Canucks 06 training camp in brutal shape according to Vigneault. NOT a good sign.
I'm starting to think this guy is bad news in the Koltsov camp...weird events are starting to become commonplace in his life.
BERNIER
Not close to ready but look for him to regain his scoring touch in the minors. Might be a player yet....VERY impressive skill set!
VINCENT
This goalie looks awesome! He's huge in the nets and has skill. Should have a great year in the Q....looks like a player! Made some solid saves in the scrimmage.
SLADE
Not surprised he got cut at all.....BRUTAL, allowing goals from all over the place...very slight stature. I was hoping he would make the jump but it looks like back to JR for him as an overage. No future here for him.
RYPIEN
Tiny guy but a firecracker! This guy has heart & really stood out for all the right reasons. Should be an important component in Manitoba is my guess.
SIMEK
Holy crap, where did this cat come from?!? Perhaps the best offensively creative player in the bunch....stood out on almost every shift. This guy will turn into one of our top prospects before long. Far out played Schultz.
GRABNER
I didn't see much finish out of the kid but he had speed to burn.....I feel really good about this pick, I think he'll be a player! Should have a breakout season in the Dub. Won't be long before he makes the jump...but will have to learn he has an "own end" to think about from time to time. Possibly trying too hard.
SMITH
I know he got cut today but he actually looked really good imo. Surprised he didn't at least get some exhibition action.....but I guess they just know he can't make it this year. I think he should have a decent yr in the Peg.
BOURDON
I'm very excited about what this kid brings to the table....still needs work but he may be the most dynamic Dman on the roster right now and we'll need his spark. He was appearing to be taking it easy a bit....but I sensed a different attitude than w/ Schultz. Bourdon seemed more confident & patient than last year....he's going to be incredible....something else!
SCHULTZ
Don't like what I saw....he's got talent and decent speed but seemed to have an attitude that he had it made and didn't have to earn it.....very little sense of urgency....in the scrimmage he would just glide back to the bench from 2 lines back....looks very cocky BUT doesn't have the skills to warrant it. Imagine Brett Hull w/ the finish of Richard Park. He didn't deliver the goods offensively and needs to have a better attitude...I can only imagine if he worked as hard as Burrows or Rypien what he could accomplish. We've seen this song & dance before folks....you've been warned.
ELLIS
Was injured & didn't play. I had high hopes for this kid but....
x-sobbed & cried when drafted later than expected (sort of 2 knocks if you think about it).
x-suddenly changed his name from ELLIS-PLANTE.....remember the last Canuck pick who changed his name? David Ytfeltdt.....to Johnson. Do we still own his rights btw? He was supposed to be a good one.
x-gets cut from Team Canada...has a very so-so camp
x-Shows up to Canucks 06 training camp in brutal shape according to Vigneault. NOT a good sign.
I'm starting to think this guy is bad news in the Koltsov camp...weird events are starting to become commonplace in his life.
BERNIER
Not close to ready but look for him to regain his scoring touch in the minors. Might be a player yet....VERY impressive skill set!
VINCENT
This goalie looks awesome! He's huge in the nets and has skill. Should have a great year in the Q....looks like a player! Made some solid saves in the scrimmage.
SLADE
Not surprised he got cut at all.....BRUTAL, allowing goals from all over the place...very slight stature. I was hoping he would make the jump but it looks like back to JR for him as an overage. No future here for him.
RYPIEN
Tiny guy but a firecracker! This guy has heart & really stood out for all the right reasons. Should be an important component in Manitoba is my guess.
SIMEK
Holy crap, where did this cat come from?!? Perhaps the best offensively creative player in the bunch....stood out on almost every shift. This guy will turn into one of our top prospects before long. Far out played Schultz.
GRABNER
I didn't see much finish out of the kid but he had speed to burn.....I feel really good about this pick, I think he'll be a player! Should have a breakout season in the Dub. Won't be long before he makes the jump...but will have to learn he has an "own end" to think about from time to time. Possibly trying too hard.
SMITH
I know he got cut today but he actually looked really good imo. Surprised he didn't at least get some exhibition action.....but I guess they just know he can't make it this year. I think he should have a decent yr in the Peg.
BOURDON
I'm very excited about what this kid brings to the table....still needs work but he may be the most dynamic Dman on the roster right now and we'll need his spark. He was appearing to be taking it easy a bit....but I sensed a different attitude than w/ Schultz. Bourdon seemed more confident & patient than last year....he's going to be incredible....something else!