Post-Game Talk: YoungStars - Canucks go 2-1; def. Flames 7-1, def. Oilers 5-2, lose to Jets 3-2 in an SO.

[Deeds26]

 

[Petey O]

Ecstatic to have JT here long term.

 

[ChilliBilly]

okay is something wrong with the feed? is the 2nd over, I stepped away for a sec.

 

[Tables of Stats]

We're still in the intermission, I think. I can't follow too closely at work.

 

[Nucker101]

McWard has a deceptively nice shot from the point

 

[Three On Zero]

Edmonton is getting absolutely dominated this period

 

[Deeds26]

GOALLL

3-2 Canucks

McWard from Raty & Wakely

 

[petterdaddy]

McWard and Hirose are two really impressive adds to the prospect pool. I also just love how McWard looks like he’s been through it which tbh same

 

[wonton15]

McWard always looks like he just worked a 14 hour shift in the oil rigs and smoked a humongous doobie

 

[Three On Zero]

McWard always looks like he just worked a 14 hour shift in the oil rigs and smoked a humongous doobie

So a perfect fit for a team located in BC

 

[ChilliBilly]

We're still in the intermission, I think. I can't follow too closely at work.

yeah I am not to into this game ... and what is this work thing you speak of? Its been 13 years and I don't miss it.

 

[petterdaddy]

McWard always looks like he just worked a 14 hour shift in the oil rigs and smoked a humongous doobie

I don’t work in the rigs but I do smoke a lot of weed and work 12 hours days, does that count?

So a perfect fit for a team located in BC

Calm down now Tryamkin

 

[wonton15]

McWard and Hirose are dominating out there. Legit prospects.

 

[Deeds26]

GOAL!

Canucks up 4-2!

McDonough from McWard (possibly Sassons too, can't tell if puck hit his stick or not)

 

[Three On Zero]

McWard and Hirose are dominating out there. Legit prospects.

It's like watching seasoned veterans against rookies

 

[petterdaddy]

This photo of McWard never gets old

 

[Three On Zero]

The dreaded 2 goal lead we all fear

 

[Snatcher Demko]

I really liked McWard from his handful of games to end last season. Glad to see it wasn't just luck or a flash in the pan. Our D pipeline has come a long way and it's looking like getting rid of OEL sooner than later was the right move to get these hungry kids a chance.

 

[Tables of Stats]

Good for the prospects to finish out strong. That second-period penalty trouble cost them but that 3rd showed what this bunch is all about.

 

[ChilliBilly]

rat got rewarded with an EN for a game well played. reasonably entertained by this tourney. Nice to see the Canucks dominate, clearly in a different league with guys who have Ahl and NHL time.

 

[VIPettersson]

This photo of McWard never gets old View attachment 744107

looks like he went on a bender

 

[Three On Zero]

Good for the prospects to finish out strong. That second-period penalty trouble cost them but that 3rd showed what this bunch is all about.

Much like Calgary, Edmonton really has nothing coming up in the pipeline as far as prospects. These two teams need to start hitting on some picks sooner than later for some cheap/good supplemental depth

 

[petterdaddy]

Much like Calgary, Edmonton really has nothing coming up in the pipeline as far as prospects. These two teams need to start hitting on some picks sooner than later for some cheap/good supplemental depth

I honestly can’t recall a player not drafted in the first round who was a contributor on the Oilers for the last like… 10+ years.

 

[MS]

Was excited when this started, now happy it's over and we can move on to the real thing at regular camp. Some ugly hockey over the last 2 days.

- Hirose and McWard both very good again. Looking forward to how both show in the preseason. Legitimate prospects, easily the best defenders in this tournament. McWard's skating looks crazily better than I remember it from last April, made a few effortless recoveries today.

- Raty was much, much better today and the best forward for either team. Worked hard, lots of smart passes, kept his feet moving a little bit better.

- thought McDonough looked pretty sluggish today (3rd game in 3 1/2 days for a big guy, probably fair enough) but then scored a laser to make it 4-2. Big-time shot that will play in the AHL but his skating is still hugely problematic.

- after watching Zlodeyev for a couple games, I don't see how you could justify using a contract slot on him. Works hard and if he wants to take an AHL deal and go to Kalamazoo and try to battle his way up, great. But there isn't a lot of skating or talent there.

- Plasek looks faster than when we last saw him 2 years ago. Never thought we'd see him again, wonder what the plan for him this year is?

- none of the invites really look worth a contract. Maillet didn't play today but was probably overall the best. Daschke on D today was awful.

- Alriksson had his best game of the 3. More involved, moved his feet better.

- Tolopilo looks very promising. Both goals were point blank shots, was easily the most impressive goalie in this tournament. Already 23 so needs to get lots of action in the AHL ASAP.

- Lemieux played a period in net and looked decent enough.

- Klimovich had some very good moments including one of his Jeff Carter-looking rushes/shots that rang off the post and then a couple absolutely terrible puck management moments. Wearing Virtanen's old #18 just amplifies the feeling of dumb.

- the AHL contract crowd of Gatcomb/Schmiemann/Nychuk were all good tonight, as you'd expect given their age and pro experience.

- Max Wanner looks like a nice steal of a 7th round pick for Edmonton.

 

[VanillaCoke]

McWard always looks like he just worked a 14 hour shift in the oil rigs and smoked a humongous doobie

Laughed way too hard at this!
Have done both those things a few times, together and separately hahha