Post-Game Talk: Canucks def. Kings - 3-2 (SO) - Quinn has Arrived

[GetFocht]

I hate to be that guy again but I ALSO made the bold prediction that Hughes > Pettersson before Hughes ever played a single NHL game.

I don't think Hughes is > than Pettersson but in terms of style of play, Hughes is more exciting. How he had the balls to pull of that move and get an assist in his first NHL is incredible.

You can tell this fanbase has been starving for a high calibre offensive defenceman.

 

[Sergei Shirokov]

I love what Luke Schenn has brought.

Anytime someone looks at Pettersson or Hughes wrong he's ready to straighten them out. Our team needs that badly. Bring back Schenn!

 

[Dr Good Vibes]

I don't think Hughes is > than Pettersson but in terms of style of play, Hughes is more exciting. How he had the balls to pull of that move and get an assist in his first NHL is incredible.

You can tell this fanbase has been starving for a high calibre offensive defenceman.

I dunno, Petey's first game was incredibly exciting as well.

 

[GetFocht]

Also seems like Pettersson is exhausted or injured, but you can tell he is going through a "slump" within his own standards. He just doesn't have the confidence to put the moves or shoot the puck like he did earlier in the season.

 

[Sergei Shirokov]

Hughes was incredible obvs, knew he had this in him but he blew away my expectations. Didn't know if he'd have his full game going right from his debut but there he was.

Great bounce back from Demko too. Happy for him, had to make alot of big saves.

 

[BeardyCanuck03]

Hughes is as advertised.

Smart player who knows that the simple smart play goes a long way.

His skating is elite already, and what wasn't talked about is how strong he is on his skates when being leaned on by an opponent.

That whole play from the blueline in to the bank off the net and skating out front for that was amazing. IT WAS HIS FIRST GAME!!!

Canucks have someone very special with Hughes. We have a right to be excited

 

[Snatcher Demko]

Man I've been a fan for over 30 years and I haven't seen that out of a Canucks D. I was standing up in OT

 

[member 290103]

Also seems like Pettersson is exhausted or injured, but you can tell he is going through a "slump" within his own standards. He just doesn't have the confidence to put the moves or shoot the puck like he did earlier in the season.

It's actually starting to get a bit alarming. I mean, hopefully it's just fatigue given the excess of games over what he is used to, but he just can't seem to make passes like he used to or pull of moves like he was doing.

If he is injured, the team should have their collective heads examined continuing to play him.

 

[Bleach Clean]

I hate to be that guy again but I ALSO made the bold prediction that Hughes > Pettersson before Hughes ever played a single NHL game.

What's better than Pettersson? A franchise Dman? Just to be clear...

 

[timbermen]

NHL refs are the best in the world. They get it right 95% of the time. When people complain about reffing it becomes painfully obvious that they have never touched a hockey rule book in their life.

Remember Burrows and Auger and all that happened for years after? That's your idea of best in the world?

 

[Motte and Bailey]

I don't think Hughes is > than Pettersson but in terms of style of play, Hughes is more exciting. How he had the balls to pull of that move and get an assist in his first NHL is incredible.

You can tell this fanbase has been starving for a high calibre offensive defenceman.

This is a reasonable take. Of course I'm not taking anything away from Pettersson and I never would. I think it'll always be close and it will will probably go back and forth from year to year like Daniel and Henrik, for who is better.

 

[Snatcher Demko]

Also seems like Pettersson is exhausted or injured, but you can tell he is going through a "slump" within his own standards. He just doesn't have the confidence to put the moves or shoot the puck like he did earlier in the season.

No, he's not as assertive and confident out there. He's hesitating out there right now. Definitely in a slump. He's tired too. It's okay, he's been defended hard all season and been the focal point of other team's coaching.

Considering how light he is surprised he didn't hit a wall sooner. He'll be better as he matures physically.

 

[me2]

Just got back. Saw the Hughes assist, shame he didn't score there that would have been amazing. Point is a point. Now to get that OT shift video working.

 

[The Drop]

Great to potentially have an elite dman.

Exciting player

 

[Motte and Bailey]

What's better than Pettersson? A franchise Dman? Just to be clear...

To be clear I think Pettersson is a franchise C and Hughes is a franchise D. I think Petey will top out as the 2nd or 3rd best offensive forward in the NHL and Hughes will be the clear cut best offensive defenseman in the world. So by that criteria I'd say Hughes will be a bit better.

 

[timbermen]

The most schilling schill who’s ever schilled

Murphy a schill? What a joke , he knows the players personally and has to interview them. You expect him to whine to them about everything like you?

 

[The Vasili Jerry]

All aboard the Hughes hype train! I’m driving the bad boy from here on out.

 

[Results]

To be clear I think Pettersson is a franchise C and Hughes is a franchise D. I think Petey will top out as the 2nd or 3rd best offensive forward in the NHL and Hughes will be the clear cut best offensive defenseman in the world. So by that criteria I'd say Hughes will be a bit better.

Ah, but Pettersson will be the 2nd best offensive forward in the NHL while winning the Selke, so I think that still puts him ahead in the end.

 

[Bleach Clean]

To be clear I think Pettersson is a franchise C and Hughes is a franchise D. I think Petey will top out as the 2nd or 3rd best offensive forward in the NHL and Hughes will be the clear cut best offensive defenseman in the world. So by that criteria I'd say Hughes will be a bit better.

Ummm, ok. That's an opinion alright.

 

[John Belushi]

To be clear I think Pettersson is a franchise C and Hughes is a franchise D. I think Petey will top out as the 2nd or 3rd best offensive forward in the NHL and Hughes will be the clear cut best offensive defenseman in the world. So by that criteria I'd say Hughes will be a bit better.

Can we just appreciate them developing before throwing silly hyperbolic labels around? Get a grip.

 

[me2]

just watched the OT. Hughes was owning it. When he gets some chemistry going with Pettersson those two are going to be unstoppable.

 

[timbermen]

I love what Luke Schenn has brought.

Anytime someone looks at Pettersson or Hughes wrong he's ready to straighten them out. Our team needs that badly. Bring back Schenn!

Yes i agree. Schenn has outplayed Gudbranson in every way and i was probably his biggest fan. Schenn deserves a contract with the Canucks next year.

 

[EpochLink]

Yes i agree. Schenn has outplayed Gudbranson in every way and i was probably his biggest fan. Schenn deserves a contract with the Canucks next year.

Schenn deserves it, he's played his heart out since he got called up.
Seriously, Schenn was throwing his weight around during the scrums tonight and giving out hits after the fact..

 

[Motte and Bailey]

Can we just appreciate them developing before throwing silly hyperbolic labels around? Get a grip.

I’m not sure how “throwing silly hyperbolic labels around” prevents one from appreciating them develop. You’re coming off a lot like Don Cherry lecturing to Ovechkin stop celebrating after a goal right now.

 

[JumpierPegasus]

Can we just appreciate them developing before throwing silly hyperbolic labels around? Get a grip.

Pettersson is Gretzky and Hughes is Orr

It's destiny