Svencouver
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Textbook Minnesota Mild game. Play some very, very low event hockey, shut down the middle, and hope that Kaprizov does something. He did two things tonight, which was enough to win.
Shot differential doesn't look particularly flattering, but Canucks consistently looked dangerous and were skating very well. I like the system Tocchet is working on quite a bit, and the personnel changes have made us younger, quicker, and stronger. The AHL guys are putting up great efforts, but dont quite have the skill to score a bunch at this level. Zone entries remain a struggle. On Minnesota's end, lots of weak shots that Demko easily handled. He's looking like the Demko we know, and not the Demko of the start of the year, which is reassuring in one regard, but not great for the tank. Tracking the puck well, managing rebounds with ease, and giving a real comfort and stability to the backend. Quite frankly, with our current PK performance and this guy in net, we'd probably be a playoff team.
Good -
Kravtsov : Looked fantastic. His skating is a real asset, may be the fastest guy on the team. Got involved in the play constantly, made an absolutely sublime pass that was chiefly responsible for the sole goal, was a Fleury toe away from scoring one himself, and did everything you want him to do with the excellent tools he has.
Podkolzin : Man, you really want him to put some in the net. Finishing is real low right now, but is otherwise doing everything else. He is a machine and literally cannot be stopped. Looks invigorated playing with Kravtsov. Dries has been a solid presence, but with a real 3C that opens up the middle these two could be really dangerous.
Wolanin : Constantly making skilled plays, smart passes, and quick lateral shifts. He's taken a huge step this year and looks like he's really developing into top 4 upside. Very, very excited to see him pair with Hronek.
Kuzmenko : Almost matched Kaprizov in the "making things happen from nothing" department a few times. Was only a couple inches off having a couple.
Demko : Thatcher Demko, unfortunately for the Sherman fans out there, is back and playing for the Canucks.
Meh -
Beauvillier : He's still making things happen with his speed and play reading, but had some trouble distributing and facilitating when he had the puck on his stick.
Pettersson : Quiet night for his standards. Didn't have a ton of time and space, but got his chances and made a few beautiful moves in tight.
Bleh -
Boeser : He really just cannot do much at this level. It takes him like 3 strides to go anywhere or do anything and his body is not keeping up with his mind. He's the Juolevi of forwards at this point.
Myers : I mean, it's Tyler Myers. Known quantity. He almost doesn't even deserve to be mentioned in any of these postgame write-ups, because he's so remarkably consistent at consistently poor decision making. Just hope he doesn't overstay his welcome and can be shoved down into the bottom pair forever now that we have Hronek. Thank god. Well worth the price of a 1st.
Shot differential doesn't look particularly flattering, but Canucks consistently looked dangerous and were skating very well. I like the system Tocchet is working on quite a bit, and the personnel changes have made us younger, quicker, and stronger. The AHL guys are putting up great efforts, but dont quite have the skill to score a bunch at this level. Zone entries remain a struggle. On Minnesota's end, lots of weak shots that Demko easily handled. He's looking like the Demko we know, and not the Demko of the start of the year, which is reassuring in one regard, but not great for the tank. Tracking the puck well, managing rebounds with ease, and giving a real comfort and stability to the backend. Quite frankly, with our current PK performance and this guy in net, we'd probably be a playoff team.
Good -
Kravtsov : Looked fantastic. His skating is a real asset, may be the fastest guy on the team. Got involved in the play constantly, made an absolutely sublime pass that was chiefly responsible for the sole goal, was a Fleury toe away from scoring one himself, and did everything you want him to do with the excellent tools he has.
Podkolzin : Man, you really want him to put some in the net. Finishing is real low right now, but is otherwise doing everything else. He is a machine and literally cannot be stopped. Looks invigorated playing with Kravtsov. Dries has been a solid presence, but with a real 3C that opens up the middle these two could be really dangerous.
Wolanin : Constantly making skilled plays, smart passes, and quick lateral shifts. He's taken a huge step this year and looks like he's really developing into top 4 upside. Very, very excited to see him pair with Hronek.
Kuzmenko : Almost matched Kaprizov in the "making things happen from nothing" department a few times. Was only a couple inches off having a couple.
Demko : Thatcher Demko, unfortunately for the Sherman fans out there, is back and playing for the Canucks.
Meh -
Beauvillier : He's still making things happen with his speed and play reading, but had some trouble distributing and facilitating when he had the puck on his stick.
Pettersson : Quiet night for his standards. Didn't have a ton of time and space, but got his chances and made a few beautiful moves in tight.
Bleh -
Boeser : He really just cannot do much at this level. It takes him like 3 strides to go anywhere or do anything and his body is not keeping up with his mind. He's the Juolevi of forwards at this point.
Myers : I mean, it's Tyler Myers. Known quantity. He almost doesn't even deserve to be mentioned in any of these postgame write-ups, because he's so remarkably consistent at consistently poor decision making. Just hope he doesn't overstay his welcome and can be shoved down into the bottom pair forever now that we have Hronek. Thank god. Well worth the price of a 1st.
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