Abbotsford Canucks Talk | Part 2

[VanJack]

I guess some posters will always be concerned about Ray's skating, but watching most of his games on the AHL Network, I'd say he's definitely picked up a step. Still not top-end, but definitely more speed carrying the puck through the neutral zone.

But the thing that really leaps off the page for me, is Raty's shot. It's hard, heavy and he's now cleanly beating goaltenders from distance. It' obvious that this kid is a 'practice demon'.

Despite all the hand-wringing, Raty has had a solid AHL season as a 21-year old. And there's still games to be played.

 

[Mudshark50]

I believe Aman is waiver eligible for sure.

I don’t believe either Raty or Sasson will be at their thresholds yet.

All that info is here

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[kanucks25]

Just looked up Raty randomly and was pleasantly surprised by his numbers and the fact that he's only 21; for some reason I always think he's older and therefore has a short window to "make it".

But the trajectory seems decent now, especially if there have been improvements eye-test wise as some posters have mentioned.

 

[Vector]

 

[Vector]

 

[Peen]

@Vector do we burn his elc if he plays games

 

[Vector]

@Vector do we burn his elc if he plays games

In the AHL? No.

In the NHL? Only if he plays over 9 games.

 

[Vector]

 

[Vector]

 

[arttk]

Awww shit here we go, let’s go

 

[VanJack]

Lekerimakki wearing #44 and making his Abbotsford debut against the Colorado Eagles. Canucks currently trailing 1-0, but Lekermakki has been on the ice a lot including both PP's that Abbotsford drew in the first period. Playing along the half wall like he did in Europe.

He's had a couple of chances so far, but looks a little undersized out there. But these games will be invaluable for his development.

 

[Jay26]

Lekkerimaki might have an assist here. He battled for a puck and it gets to Sasson and Sasson scored on a tight angle right out of nowhere. It was a blink and you'll miss it goal.

 

[ihaveyuidonttouchme]

Lekkerimaki might have an assist here. He battled for a puck and it gets to Sasson and Sasson scored on a tight angle right out of nowhere. It was a blink and you'll miss it goal.

yep just checked the stat and he got one

 

[Lindgren]

Not that anybody is focusing on these players at the moment, but how have Brisebois and Wolanin looked since their return from injury?

 

[wonton15]

Call Lekk up and put him beside Petey cowards

 

[Vector]

 

[Jay26]

Not that anybody is focusing on these players at the moment, but how have Brisebois and Wolanin looked since their return from injury?

I couldn't tell you. I'm doing something else at the same time and just happened to be watching when the goal happened. Anyone else watching?

 

[bandwagonesque]

Jett Woo scores in OT to end it, Lekk finishes with 1 point

 

[VanJack]

Out-shot and out-chanced all night long, the Abbotsford Canucks against all odds, eke out a 2-1 OT win.

Tolopilo stood on his head in the third period, as the Canucks took three minors and miraculously managed to kill them all. Lekerimakki looked more than OK at this level, but was stapled to the pine for much of the third period.

I don't think I've ever seen a team turn over as many pucks in their own zone as this Abbotsford team. Often three turnovers on the same shift. I realize that 90 percent of these guys will never see an NHL game. But what you're looking for is some sort of team improvement.

Surely these guys practice their zone exits in every practice. But whatever drills they're doing, it ain't working. Really makes you wonder sometimes about the coaching in Abbotsford.

 

[Jay26]

Looks like Lekkerimaki had his assist taken away. The Sassson goal is now listed as unassisted.

 

[Vector]

Looks like Lekkerimaki had his assist taken away. The Sassson goal is now listed as unassisted.

 

[Jay26]

Looks like Pettersson is making his debut tonight as the 7th D.

 

[arttk]

Looks like Pettersson is making his debut tonight as the 7th D.

All the kids are playing eh

 

[1440]

Both Lekkerimaki and EP26 in the lineup for Abby. They are getting limited minutes. Lekkerimaki is mainly playing with Stevens and Wouters, but has been getting minutes with more offensive minded players on occasion, and will likely be on the second PP unit as he was yesterday. Pettersson is getting limited ice-time but hasn't looked out of place so far.

Colorado dominated yesterday (Tolopilo was the reason Abby won), and are continuing to carry play today despite an early Max Sasson goal.

As an aside, the Colorado Eagles announcer is insufferable. He says just says "neutral" instead of "neutral zone", every shot is blistering or sizzling or blistered. Every contact, however slight, is an obvious missed penalty call against the opposition where players are described as being "lassoed" or "pitchforked", or "knifed-down".

Also, we have EP40, and now EP26, what's the nickname for the next Elias Pettersson that we draft? EP12? do we call him Mickey?

 

[LemonSauceD]

Stienburg took a massive run at Lekkerimaki and sent him over the Eagles bench. D-Petey and Cicek came in defense. It was a late hit. Cicek gets an extra penalty for roughing and Eagles go on the PP.