Player Discussion Bo Horvat

[FreeMcdavid]

80% on the face off last night!

My gawd if Bo becomes even a mini Oreilly we are set!

 

[Russian_fanatic]

Boeser should be a mainstay with Horvat, with TT back. They have great chemistry, and it really allows Boeser to handle the puck more rather than be a passenger on the JT/Petterson line.

 

[Disappointed EP40]

They acquired Tofoli at the deadline which means they were happy with Bo in that role. Why not just move Gaudette to wing and acquire an actual 3rd line center?

Because magically acquiring an "actual 3rd line center" isn't something one can just do.

Acquiring Toffoli absolutely does not mean they are happy with Bo in that role. Not sure where you jump to that conclusion.

 

[vanuck]

You love to see it

I don't even know off the top of my head when the last time a Canuck scored 8 goals in the playoffs was. Kesler in 2011?

 

[Canucks1096]

I don't even know off the top of my head when the last time a Canuck scored 8 goals in the playoffs was. Kesler in 2011?

D Sedin and Burrows had 9 goals in 2011. Kesler had 7

 

[bobbyb2009]

D Sedin and Burrows had 9 goals in 2011. Kesler had 7

I think Pavel had 16 one year, didn't he?

 

[Canucks1096]

I think Pavel had 16 one year, didn't he?

Yes he did, the question when was the last time a player got 8 goals in the playoffs. D sedin and Burrows was the answer.

Linden got 12 goals as well

 

[F A N]

This year is obviously a bit different since we are including the goals scored in the play-in games in the calculations. It's still a very impressive total. Score some more Bo!

 

[M2Beezy]

Despite all the TRAGEDY of the team so far this season our captain B. Horvat is CURRENTLY in 7th place in the ENTIRE league in points

Thats something

 

[canuckking1]

Best PP bumper finisher in the league AINEC

 

[mathonwy]

Bo's a special player.

Gritty like a f***ing oyster.

 

[M2Beezy]

Bo's a special player.

Gritty like a f***ing oyster.

Special like a cereal
Gritty like a Flyers role model
Oystery like a delicious Greek meal

Man I love this player

 

[HockeyWooot]

Just want to say Bo Horvat is an awesome player. That is all.

 

[HockeyWooot]

Despite all the TRAGEDY of the team so far this season our captain B. Horvat is CURRENTLY in 7th place in the ENTIRE league in points

Thats something

This. It’s pretty clear he’s a legit 1b. He’s not selke caliber but considering the heavy utilization and lack of other options he does a decent job. Beast in the face off dot, strong like a bull, excellent in the PP bumper spot, and has a surprising scoring touch. Plays like PWF but at center.

On a legit contender with good top 6 support and pmd, he’s probably a regular 70pt player. Hopefully that’ll be us one day.

 

[M2Beezy]

This. It’s pretty clear he’s a legit 1b. He’s not selke caliber but considering the heavy utilization and lack of other options he does a decent job. Beast in the face off dot, strong like a bull, excellent in the PP bumper spot, and has a surprising scoring touch. Plays like PWF but at center.

On a legit contender with good top 6 support and pmd, he’s probably a regular 70pt player. Hopefully that’ll be us one day.

LIKE

 

[HockeyWooot]

The Captain is tied for first in points as if this writing. Wow.

If Petey can bounce back, hopefully we will outscore our defensive woes this season.

 

[canuckking1]

Horvat boutta pull a stealth art ross

 

[deckercky]

Best PP bumper finisher in the league AINEC

I think he's definitely benefiting from teams cheating to take away the Pettersson one-timer.

 

[timw33]

I think he's definitely benefiting from teams cheating to take away the Pettersson one-timer.

Yep. Teams over-corrected for the JT Miller cross seam/QH pass to EP and now they have the Boeser/Horvat bumper play. I would expect team's PKs to adjust to this until Petterson starts converting from that spot again.

Reminds me of the WSH PP with Oshie in the high slot (but switched sides).

 

[ghostingtaro]

Mike Gillis draft pick.

Becomes our captain, leads the league in goals and points right now, also leads the league in most face off wins with 105 @ 60.7%

 

[canuckking1]

Is it just me or does Horvat’s skating/speed randomly disappear during parts of the season. It’s like he’s injured and then a few games later he’s flying again like nothing happened.

 

[likash]

He needs a playmaker on his line. Pearson has 0 creativity and passing skills.

 

[Just A Bit Outside]

He needs a playmaker on his line. Pearson has 0 creativity and passing skills.

Podz will be the playmaker.

 

[likash]

Podz will be the playmaker.

Wait and see?

 

[Get North]

He needs a playmaker on his line. Pearson has 0 creativity and passing skills.

Pearson might not be that guy for the 2nd line if we want to be Cup contenders. Kopitar played beside Dustin Brown, Williams, Gaborik, and Penner which is pretty superior to Pearson. There's 1 more step this roster has to take to win games at ease, without working their butt off and using some more skill/IQ.