Recalled/Assigned: Canucks reassign F Vasily Podkolzin to Abbotsford

[Mr. Canucklehead]

It’s 7AM, guys, Allvin is awake and cooking!

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[DL44]

Why.. who is back? Who are they clearing the roster spot for?
Joshua?

 

[Three On Zero]

Seems odd?

 

[alternate]

Good showing for Podz, even if like usual he had no production.

 

[Diversification]

Played with purpose in his time up. Could see him eventually filling Joshua's shoes as he gets acclimated.

 

[The Optimist]

I thought he held his own. It was nice to add a bit of size to the line up. I did notice he was replaced by Lafferty late against the Kings.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Seems like a lot of hassle to get a guy three games in three nights.

 

[ziploc]

Here comes Kessel!

 

[Diversification]

Here comes Kessel!

That would be my guess.

 

[BenningHurtsMySoul]

Just does not have what it takes to be a top six forward. I think he's an NHL player, but a checking forward that can put up 12-15 goals a season.

Disappointing considering who was on the board.

 

[MS]

Here comes Kessel!

There’s no way Kessel comes up without playing some conditioning games in Abbotsford first.

 

[tantalum]

Different ways to look at this. Getting him a game in the AHL before bringing him back up for Vegas and third game in three nights seems the least likely to me. At least if he were to play in Vegas rather than sit in the box.

I can't help but wonder if this was a bit of a showcase at the NHL level as we near the deadline. Of the prospects the canucks have it is Podz and Raty that I think Alvin would be OK moving. It's going to take a something special to move the guys they see as the top 3 prospects (Lekk, EP2, Willander).

 

[ziploc]

There’s no way Kessel comes up without playing some conditioning games in Abbotsford first.

This man don't need no conditioning.

 

[Vector]

Even if Kessel gets a conditioning stint, he takes up an NHL roster spot.

 

[BenningHurtsMySoul]

This man don't need no conditioning.

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Dear lord. The man defies all laws of physics and some of nature.

 

[wonton15]

Brandon Duhaime szn

 

[Bobby9]

Hard player to judge. Shows tons of effort but lacking results,

Could be a good time to trade him for a player his age in another organization that is having similar issues

 

[Just A Bit Outside]

Pod getting traded

 

[Nomobo]

Just a matter of time before he’s back in the KHL, me thinks.

 

[Ernie]

Pod getting traded

Perhaps. It would be easier to trade a player on an AHL roster as the receiving team doesn't have to worry about opening up an NHL roster spot. You wonder if Podkolzin is actually rejoining the team for the Ontario game this morning.

 

[ahmon]

works hard but doesn't work smart.

Can not process the game fast enough.

 

[iceburg]

VP will be 23 years old when he enters training camp next fall (with whichever team). I think we know who he is and I like what he can bring to an NHL roster, even if it isn't the 25 goal scoring top 6 winger.

He is a big, high energy, heavy player who can create chaos on the forecheck and chip in every so often with some offense. He has a good shot and has OK puck skills. Nothing I've seen so far tells me that he won't develop at least adequate defensive play to be an NHL regular. His offensive IQ is where he falls below being a top 6 forward.

He has high character but lacks confidence or maybe is too hard on himself/thinks too much. Hopefully, with some additional maturity and experience, he will overcome his confidence challenges.

He is a 3rd line winger that may have a peak season of 20 goals but will likely average around 15 goals/20 assists in his NHL career. With his size and energy, that's a valuable piece on a third line even if you hoped for more from a top 10 pick.

 

[Cancuks]

Deal him if we can. If not, he'll be on waivers next season if he doesn't show well at training camp.

 

[ChilliBilly]

I still think he is going to have a season where he starts with something like 15 goals 25 pts in the first 25 games. I doubt he will be able to maintain it, but I hope we keep him unless someone is willing to overpay for him. If not next year, the year after.

 

[VanJack]

It's being reported on Twitter (X), that according to Rutherford, sending Podkolzin back down was a 'paper transaction' to preserve his eligibility for the AHL playoffs.

But if the Canucks acquire another forward or two before Friday's TDL, then he probably gets sent down for the rest of the season anyway.

Elevating guys like Bains, Karlsson, Podkolzin and even McWard, is all about 'next season'. They want an early look on where they're at in terms of setting next season's roster.