Confirmed with Link: Canucks draft F Bo Horvat 9th Overall (1st Round)

[Tobi Wan Kenobi]

Manny was playing shutdown that year.

Fans always deal in absolutes. When Kesler was on the ice he scored and shut down the line he was up against.

 

[Shareefruck]

Fans always deal in absolutes. When Kesler was on the ice he scored and shut down the line he was up against.

While I agree to a degree, still...

25 goal, 75 point, single-handedly-carrying-the-defensive-load/fantastic second PP unit, making-everyone-around-him-better Kesler > 41 goal, 71 point Malhotra-instead-of-Wellwood-as-support Kesler, IMO. That 75 point Kesler is the one that should have won the Selke, in a perfect world.

I mean... seriously, Kyle freaken Wellwood, along with Henrik and I guess Josh Green? No center on that team is shutting anything down besides Kesler.

 

[Barney Gumble]

I mean... seriously, Kyle freaken Wellwood, along with Henrik and I guess Josh Green? No center on that team is shutting anything down besides Kesler.

It didn't much better with Maholtra playing with impaired vision in one eye/Hodgson + Henrik + Lappy down the middle.

 

[Shareefruck]

It didn't much better with Maholtra playing with impaired vision in one eye/Hodgson + Henrik + Lappy down the middle.

Sure, but I would also say he was a little less impressive defensively the past few years, whether it be due to injury or whatever.

It was much more clear he was the dominant defensive presence in his prime years.

 

[NonBruinHatingCanuck]

everytime i come to this thread i'm excited because there is new posts to read about BO HORVAT. I thought this was a Horvat thread? Can we talk about Kesler somewhere else?

 

[Samzilla]

everytime i come to this thread i'm excited because there is new posts to read about BO HORVAT. I thought this was a Horvat thread? Can we talk about Kesler somewhere else?

At least Kesler's a centre. Slightly more on topic than when this devolved into a Lu-Schneids-Brodeur thread.

 

[Shareefruck]

everytime i come to this thread i'm excited because there is new posts to read about BO HORVAT. I thought this was a Horvat thread? Can we talk about Kesler somewhere else?

I'll stop.

But to be honest, it bothers me that it bothers people whenever a conversation naturally goes off into different tangents and non-sequitors-- Stay on topic at all times! Where's the fun in that? It's not preventing people from talking about Bo.

But yeah, I'll comply.

 

[Scurr]

everytime i come to this thread i'm excited because there is new posts to read about BO HORVAT. I thought this was a Horvat thread? Can we talk about Kesler somewhere else?

Did you know that Bo is short of Bowie?

 

[Just A Bit Outside]

Kesler has a 21 goal and a 25 goal season before Sundin ever came to town.

37 points and 59 point seasons.

I'll still say my favourite Kesler was the one where he popped 21 goals and 37 points in the pure shutdown role.

His 26 goal/59pt season was the season Sundin came to town.

Anyway, I like Bo as a prospect and hope he really develops for this team.

Would be amazing to finally have a 18 or 19 year old come into the team and make a significant contribution.

 

[NonBruinHatingCanuck]

I'll stop.

But to be honest, it bothers me that it bothers people whenever a conversation naturally goes off into different tangents and non-sequitors-- Stay on topic at all times! Where's the fun in that? It's not preventing people from talking about Bo.

But yeah, I'll comply.

now i feel like a one dimensional jerk

I just clicked on this thread like 5 times this morning trying to see if someone posted something new about Horvat i didn't watch any of the prospect camp or anything so Im just so curious about the guy and how good he will be.

 

[NonBruinHatingCanuck]

Im Mixed about wanting Horvat to make our team this season or play junior and dominate the WJC.

Its been so long since we had a Canuck let alone possibly 3 suit up for team Canada.

If hes so good in camp and earns a roster spot I'll be ecstatic. If hes good in the camp and gets sent

down ill still be happy!

 

[yoss]

One thing that stood out and impressed me from that scrimmage was how strong he is on the puck. Reminds me a bit of Kesler with better vision. He looked pretty dominant at times even, great on the forecheck and good things seemed to happen every time he touched the puck.

Feel like I have one foot on the Horvat train already. Part of me is greedy/impatient and hopes he grabs that 3c position right out of the gate. I'd at least like to see him get a game or two with the Nucks this year. Definitely anticipate catching more pre-season games than usual this year, for a number of reasons not the least of which seeing how he and the other prospects progress.

 

[yoss]

That toe drag dangle was a thing of beauty, almost tucked it in. Highlight of the scrimmage for me. Mallet looked good out there I thought as well, even aside from the penalty shot.

 

[NonBruinHatingCanuck]

That toe drag dangle was a thing of beauty, almost tucked it in. Highlight of the scrimmage for me. Mallet looked good out there I thought as well, even aside from the penalty shot.

is there a link to that toedrag dangle? Or a certain time in the prospects scrimmage i never saw it but would love to

 

[Shareefruck]

now i feel like a one dimensional jerk

I just clicked on this thread like 5 times this morning trying to see if someone posted something new about Horvat i didn't watch any of the prospect camp or anything so Im just so curious about the guy and how good he will be.

Fair enough and no animosity intended.

 

[yoss]

is there a link to that toedrag dangle? Or a certain time in the prospects scrimmage i never saw it but would love to

If you dig through that scrimmage thread i believe there is a youtube link to the scrimmage and someone mentions when in the video it is. Check the last few pages or so.

 

[Shareefruck]

is there a link to that toedrag dangle? Or a certain time in the prospects scrimmage i never saw it but would love to

Someone who remembers exactly when it happens can probably link you with the youtube of the entire game and tell you where to start watching...

.. I have no idea when it happens, though.

 

[StringerBell]

is there a link to that toedrag dangle? Or a certain time in the prospects scrimmage i never saw it but would love to

18:20

 

[biturbo19]

The more i watch of Horvat, the more he reminds me a bit of a 'David Backes lite'. A bit lighter on the aggression, but heavier on the puck distributing ability.

And we know Gillis has highly coveted Backes in the past (the offer sheets, rumours, etc). Trying not to get too far ahead of myself...but maybe, just maybe Gillis has found his substitute? Man that would be great.

 

[Shareefruck]

If Horvat truly looks great at camp, I would just give him the 3rd line spot instead of letting him develop his offensive skills and have a great year of junior or whatever.

We constantly say things like that, but how often has it worked out? Every instance I can think of, for one reason or another the player had setbacks and regressed the second year.

If he earns it, he should get it. Our team has poor enough center depth that he wouldn't be buried in a lesser role or underutilized anyways.

 

[StringerBell]

The more i watch of Horvat, the more he reminds me a bit of a 'David Backes lite'. A bit lighter on the aggression, but heavier on the puck distributing ability.

And we know Gillis has highly coveted Backes in the past (the offer sheets, rumours, etc). Trying not to get too far ahead of myself...but maybe, just maybe Gillis has found his substitute? Man that would be great.

This is the comparison I've been using for the last couple weeks. Well, not Backes lite, but Backes without the mean streak.

 

[Hodgy]

Horvat reminds me of Couture. Very similar players.

 

[Wisp]

Horvat reminds me of Couture. Very similar players.

I've thought so, too. Kind of ironic comparison after the damage Couture did to us in the post-season.

Coincidentally, both were drafted 9th overall and both picks were garnered in goalie trades.

 

[Samzilla]

Horvat reminds me of Couture. Very similar players.

except on the pk one's allowed to pick up the puck and throw it out of the zone and one's a canuck...still pissed about the reffing in that series. Clown reffing.

 

[ArtursSilovsShirt]

Horvat reminds me of Couture. Very similar players.

That's actually a comparison I've made since the draft too, glad to hear someone else say it (and someone else agree). Would love it if he follows Couture's career path so far.