Don't post stuff that makes so much sense. I made this same post weeks ago and got no further with it than you will except maybe a response or 2 telling you the way they did it was the right way. DiPietro is getting better development practicing with the Canucks (who rarely practice) than he would playing in the AHL which isn't as good this season. If they believe that, anyone with something of little value for sale light these guys up.
Prospect Info: 156th overall: Vancouver selects Arturs Silovs (Goalie, Latvia ---> Barrie Colts)
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Don't post stuff that makes so much sense. I made this same post weeks ago and got no further with it than you will except maybe a response or 2 telling you the way they did it was the right way. DiPietro is getting better development practicing with the Canucks (who rarely practice) than he would playing in the AHL which isn't as good this season. If they believe that, anyone with something of little value for sale light these guys up.
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Silovs allowed two goals on twenty-five shots for the Moose today. He was selected third star.
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Finally he gets a bloody start. Named 3rd star, good to see.
Hopefully that motivates the coach to play him a bit more. The other goaltender was getting starts in back to back situations too, which was not encouraging.
Hopefully that motivates the coach to play him a bit more. The other goaltender was getting starts in back to back situations too, which was not encouraging.
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Gotta bring this thread back to life because Silovs has been strong in both of his starts in Abbotsford. You couldn't ask for a better start from a 6th-round pick who is only 20.
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Pretty great start. 3 career AHL games now has a .966 save % and a 1.33 GAA.
If he's even close to steady near this the Nucks goalie depth looks pretty strong and DiPietro could be moved for a young d project.
If he's even close to steady near this the Nucks goalie depth looks pretty strong and DiPietro could be moved for a young d project.
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Arturs Silovs will represent Latvia at World Championships, along with another Ian Clark-found goaltender in Elvis Merzlikins
Vancouver Canucks goaltending prospect Arturs Silovs is headed for the...
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41 save shutout for Arturs in the exhibition game against Kazakhstan.
It's interesting.....Ian Clark might be the only goaltending consultant with a clear image of what he wants in an NHL goaltender, and they all seem to be cut from the same cloth.
Merzlikins, Korpisalo and Silovs are all rangy goaltenders of at least 6'.3", with good down low net coverage, and tremendous later agility. Then the goaltending coaches work with them to iron out the mechanics. The Canucks have drafted another one in Koskenuvo, so it'll be interesting to see how he works out.
By comparison, a lot of other NHL teams seem to have no clue about what they should be looking for in drafting a goaltender. But I guess scouting a goaltender in junior, college or in Europe on the bigger ice, and trying to project them to the NHL, is tough and unpredictable work.
It's probably one of the reasons why a lot of goalies are like Spencer Martin has to bounce around in the ECHL and AHL for years before finally learning the ropes and becoming even a reliable NHL backup.
Merzlikins, Korpisalo and Silovs are all rangy goaltenders of at least 6'.3", with good down low net coverage, and tremendous later agility. Then the goaltending coaches work with them to iron out the mechanics. The Canucks have drafted another one in Koskenuvo, so it'll be interesting to see how he works out.
By comparison, a lot of other NHL teams seem to have no clue about what they should be looking for in drafting a goaltender. But I guess scouting a goaltender in junior, college or in Europe on the bigger ice, and trying to project them to the NHL, is tough and unpredictable work.
It's probably one of the reasons why a lot of goalies are like Spencer Martin has to bounce around in the ECHL and AHL for years before finally learning the ropes and becoming even a reliable NHL backup.
With goalies you look for the skills you can't teach, Athletism, ability to read the play and you teach them the techniques. Its basically the opposite of how you draft players. Stats mean nothing because its largely dependent on the team infront of the goalie
Clark has talked about length and extension a lot. He has also talked about being able to teach goaltending in like a day. So you are right in that Clark definitely has a type he goes for that he thinks he can mould.
Martin and DiPietro would have gone through Clark as well.
Like positional players, there's a certain time frame in which to make the team. The chances of Dipietro getting the majority of starts in Abbotsford when he is 26 is slim.
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That backfired on him in Columbus, which is how we got him. He advocated for those guys, but there are rumours he didn't mesh well with either.
I can see the argument with Latvians, since I'm not sure they have a really strong goaltending infrastructure. But Koprisalo is from the Finnish system which gives kids goalie coaching from an early age. He probably wasn't buying a ton of what Clark was selling.
Watching Silovs practice makes me think he's pretty far off and definitely still a project. Just not a lot of refinement to his skating and agility.
So, Silovs debuted for the Latvian national team last night, substituting Merzlikins after he gave up 5 in the first period. Silovs saved all 11 shots. Although the Czechs calmed down after the explosive first period and there were only few dangerous moments, Im happy for the kid. Was solid against Pastrnak, Hertl and co. Afterwards was awarded player of the game.
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Very nice for Silovs - tough situation to come into, but glad he and the team handled it well.
Since you guys appear to be inderested, I feel obligated to inform you that Silovs is in the net right now against Austrians. 1st period ended, he allowed no goals. Austrian top forward is Marco Kasper. Who knows, maybe youre the ones to draft him at 15? I would recommend to watch, if you promise to not be mean to Latvia.
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I can't watch. I'm relying on your updates. Bring it.
As per popular demand, heres the 2nd intermission update. Latvia now leads 3-2. Cant blame Silovs for any of the two goals.
First one was on a counterattack. Middle was left completely free and the Austrian player received the puck about 2-3 meters from the net. Fired a very precise shot over Silovs shoulder right in the upper corner.
Second one was on a 3 on 5 pk. Cant blame anyone, including Silovs, when allowing a goal in this situation. Although, I consider this one a little weak. They shot from the blue line, there was some traffic in front of the net, but nothing too significant. Silovs looked as if he did not see the puck, but a more experienced goalie probably should find a way to see through.
Made a great save later, after Marco Kasper made a great pass to an open player in front of the net, who had a second or two all alone. Silovs stretched and saved a point blank shot with his pad, but it still would have been a goal should the Austrian lift the puck higher.
3 awesome goals from Latvia on the other end, including two beauties from our only NHL forward Balcers. This is probably not something you guys are interested in, but hey, you asked for an update.
Silovs finished with 32 SA and 3 goals. Austria had like 15 shots in the third, who knows how much in the OT, he was crucial to getting us to the shootout. He stopped 4 out 5 and got his first win with the NT. Thanks for the hospitality Canucks forum, I'm off celebrating.
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It wasnt. We had a win over Norway, and are yet to play the outsideriest of outsiders, Great Britain. I think that by writing "avoided relegation", IIHF meant that it is mathematically impossible for us to be relegated now. We actually still have a chance to make the playoffs, which is why they are saving Elvis for the most important game against Sweden. And giving him a break after he was abandoned and fed to the wolves in the Czech game.
Silovs deserved a full game and they gave him one against a weaker opponent. He is far from being the guy used in win or die situation, but he made a big step in that direction yesterday.
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Latvia finishes the preliminary round tomorrow, the 24th, with a very tough match against Sweden. Perhaps Merzlikins will bounce back from his injury, but it looks like there's a good chance that Silovs will get the start.
Nothing else interesting is going on for the Canucks. The pressure on @Vikz for exciting updates will be building. Don't choke.
Nothing else interesting is going on for the Canucks. The pressure on @Vikz for exciting updates will be building. Don't choke.
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