We all know about Woo's physical game, but it's interesting to hear what the HItmen GM says about Woo.
“We are very excited to add one of the WHL’s elite puck-moving defencemen in Jett to our lineup,”
“He is an impact player at both ends of the ice and will be a tremendous complement to our existing group. "
Boy, if he can bring that physical element to our D-core and be an offensive puck mover as well, he'll be valuable D-man for us for a long time. It'll be interesting to see if he makes the World Jrs this year.
Topper wrote: ↑Mon Jul 22, 2019 9:24 am
Corporate sponsorship backing is the key. Who is buying those box seats and advertising spots?
This is why I think we’d do good, there are a lot of big money companies (especially in the oil sector as well as potash) that would drop big bucks on sports. I’m in the southeast so it’s oil country here and if they set up the team in Regina, guaranteed they would have sold out season tickets, hell I live an hour and a half outside of the city and I’d have 2 season tickets immediately. Saskatoon I don’t know, that’s cheapskate territory.
As the bigger center, but about 25% population, Saskatoon would be the place that landed the team, not Regina.
I stand by the fact that a Saskatchewan team would fill the seats, it’ll never happen though so no point in arguing about it.
I won't argue we wouldn't support a team, but oil or no oil, there isn't enough corporate sponsorship. PCS supports the Riders, and wouldn't be a tough go, but sure they would throw some corporate dollars at the team. Then what?? Cresentpoint?
I bet the crown corps would support it, but still.. there isn't 1000 private buisnesses that gross over 1million profit a year (much less than $500k) in SE Sask. If 1/2 of them supporte the team, it's still not enough...
My family pioneered this province. I grew up in SE Sask. Hell, my family built the first house in Weyburn. Lived here my whole life. I run a profitable buisness, love hockey... but dude, even if we had an arena that sat 16,000 people (only cost 500million), the math just doesn't work to support that team, and still be able to spend enough to win...
... now, you want to have an AHL team here, and be the farm team for the canucks, let see go grab a pilsner and talk buisness!!
Madcombinepilot wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2019 9:20 am
Not anymore. I moved to Stoon in 96.. I still have family there, so if McPhersons live ther, they prolly know me
I went in 98 to stoon for university. Spent 7 years there, loved the city, it’s a lot different now though. Will probably have to buy a property there in a couple of years when the kids are old enough for university.
Madcombinepilot wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2019 9:20 am
Not anymore. I moved to Stoon in 96.. I still have family there, so if McPhersons live ther, they prolly know me
I went in 98 to stoon for university. Spent 7 years there, loved the city, it’s a lot different now though. Will probably have to buy a property there in a couple of years when the kids are old enough for university.
let me know when your looking. Ill hook you up, and we can grab a beer, watch a game
The 'Chain of Command' is the chain I am going to beat you with until you understand I am in charge.
Madcombinepilot wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2019 9:20 am
Not anymore. I moved to Stoon in 96.. I still have family there, so if McPhersons live ther, they prolly know me
I went in 98 to stoon for university. Spent 7 years there, loved the city, it’s a lot different now though. Will probably have to buy a property there in a couple of years when the kids are old enough for university.
let me know when your looking. Ill hook you up, and we can grab a beer, watch a game
Will do! Get the Saskie Canuck corner guys out on the town
SKYO wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2019 7:25 pm
Nils Hoglander has uber skills.
That's good. Because while 1/3 of the second rounders will make a career in the NHL and another third might make a career in the AHL/Europe, the last third need to have the skills to drive a car for cash. Or join the circus.
SKYO wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2019 7:25 pm
Nils Hoglander has uber skills.
That's good. Because while 1/3 of the second rounders will make a career in the NHL and another third might make a career in the AHL/Europe, the last third need to have the skills to drive a car for cash. Or join the circus.
Hoglander can uber drive you to the airport to poor joke land ahah
Can the Canucks just win a Cup within the next 5 years.
SKYO wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2019 7:25 pm
Nils Hoglander has uber skills.
That's good. Because while 1/3 of the second rounders will make a career in the NHL and another third might make a career in the AHL/Europe, the last third need to have the skills to drive a car for cash. Or join the circus.
Hoglander can uber drive you to the airport to poor joke land ahah
I'll have to reconsider the data on second round picks. That is a value.
I'm not trying to dampen enthusiasm, here. Every once in awhile a second round pick is a huge impact player. Of course I want that for the Canucks. But NHL scouting systems get it wrong way more than they get it right -- almost always passing over the guy that pans out to be the guy left that will have the biggest impact; poster post-prospect-camp enthusiasm and press from the NHL and the organization doesn't change that.
