Confirmed with Link: Canucks sign D Brad Hunt to 1-Year, 1-Way Deal for $800K

[JAK]

I still don't think we should gift Rathbone a spot.

If he can out play others, sure.

But if he is bottom pairing?
Might as well let him log heavy minutes in Abbotsford, and call him up for games if both teams are home.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

You really think that they would waive Juolevi over Hunt?

If Hunt shows up to camp and outplays him? I do. All this talk of competing for spots, Juolevi is going to have to earn it.

 

[iceburg]

You really think that they would waive Juolevi over Hunt?

Going into training camp I think Juolevi is clearly in the 9th spot. I also think they will carry 8 healthy D-men all year. My expectation is, in the event that all are healthy, they will waive Rathbone and slot Hunt into the 3rd pairing leftside. On the first injury, Rathbone will get recalled and probably be in the top 6.

My point is that Juolevi seems to be the odd man out going into camp and, unless he has made very significant strides over the summer, it might not matter much if he is waived (but I don't expect them to do it).

There will be some musical chairs in order not to lose anyone on waivers. In a typical season 9-10 D-men get a significant number of games.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

I don’t think they will be able to send Rathbone down once he shows his stuff in camp.

 

[iceburg]

I don’t think they will be able to send Rathbone down once he shows his stuff in camp.

You’re probably right. But I think they would waive someone else before Juolevi and Hunt (if he shows he’s earned it). Maybe schenn.

 

[PavelBure10]

This guy is so stoked to be playing for his hometown team, the positive energy he gives off will do wonders for the team. This was a very good depth signing by Benning.

 

[Pastor Of Muppetz]

If Hunt shows up to camp and outplays him? I do. All this talk of competing for spots, Juolevi is going to have to earn it.

Going into training camp I think Juolevi is clearly in the 9th spot. I also think they will carry 8 healthy D-men all year. My expectation is, in the event that all are healthy, they will waive Rathbone and slot Hunt into the 3rd pairing leftside. On the first injury, Rathbone will get recalled and probably be in the top 6.

My point is that Juolevi seems to be the odd man out going into camp and, unless he has made very significant strides over the summer, it might not matter much if he is waived (but I don't expect them to do it).

There will be some musical chairs in order not to lose anyone on waivers. In a typical season 9-10 D-men get a significant number of games.

I dont see them waiving Juolevi (who's only played 23 NHL games) for a 32 year old bottom of the roster guy....Having said that, I think that this is the sink or swim year for OJ.

 

[Blue and Green]

I dont see them waiving Juolevi (who's only played 23 NHL games) for a 32 year old bottom of the roster guy....Having said that, I think that this is the sink or swim year for OJ.

Hunt is a #7 and that's the level that Olli has to meet in preseason. Shouldn't be any favours for draft position at this point.

It's probably not their preference to waive Juolevi but if he can't win the 4th LD spot as a 23YO D+6 guy, really, it's not any substantial loss if he were to be claimed on waivers.

 

[bossram]

To be fair, Green hasn't been afraid to cut guys who don't win a spot in camp, for better or worse.

If OJ can't outplay Hunt, I don't see him on the roster (and don't think he should). Hunt hasn't touched the AHL in 5 seasons, so I don't think he's come here with the intention of playing the whole year in Abbottsford.

Even if OJ gets claimed on waivers, I'm not sure it's much of a loss. I don't think he becomes more than a depth defenseman at this point.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

To be fair, Green hasn't been afraid to cut guys who don't win a spot in camp, for better or worse.

If OJ can't outplay Hunt, I don't see him on the roster (and don't think he should). Hunt hasn't touched the AHL in 5 seasons, so I don't think he's come here with the intention of playing the whole year in Abbottsford.

Even if OJ gets claimed on waivers, I'm not sure it's much of a loss. I don't think he becomes more than a depth defenseman at this point.

Drance spoke about this in his latest article. He said Green/Benning place huge value on guys winning spots in camp, citing Leivo over Baertschi as a major example. He feels Hunt has a very good chance to stick with the big club, and Juolevi could be the likely odd man out unless he brings his A-Game.

 

[Pastor Of Muppetz]

Hunt is a #7 and that's the level that Olli has to meet in preseason. Shouldn't be any favours for draft position at this point.

It's probably not their preference to waive Juolevi but if he can't win the 4th LD spot as a 23YO D+6 guy, really, it's not any substantial loss if he were to be claimed on waivers.

In principal, I agree with you as far as earning spots...However, I don't see Benning or Green capitulating on their 2016 5OA pick this season..especially for a guy thats had a brutal injury history., and has only played 23 NHL games....

“I think there have been some frustrating times for Olli,” said Green. “I know that he’s talked openly about that with the media at times. It’s been a fairly solid rookie season and it’s a harder position to break in as a rookie. I think it’s been a good learning experience for him. I think he’s going to be able to take what he’s learned this season and work over the summer to improve to come back even better.”
He has had protection with his line matches this season and Green hopes that isn’t the case as he progresses.
“I project him to be a guy that can play against any line in the league,” said Green. “He’s a smart defenceman, he’s big, he moves the puck well, but he’s got things that he’s going to have to work on like a lot of young D to improve into that role.”..June,2021
Olli Juolevi made mistakes this season but his first year in the NHL should be looked at as a success: 2021 Year in Review

 

[M2Beezy]

 

[F A N]

I don’t think his positive attitude was ever in question.

 

[PavelBure10]

If the question is, Whether Brad Hunt is positive?


Absolutely.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

He’s been a lot more solid of late. Scoring a couple of big goals helps, but he has tightened things up a fair bit after a ghastly stretch. Hope he can keep that up. Definitely seems like a guy teammates and coaches love.

 

[David71]

He’s been a lot more solid of late. Scoring a couple of big goals helps, but he has tightened things up a fair bit after a ghastly stretch. Hope he can keep that up. Definitely seems like a guy teammates and coaches love.

well bruce loves him and plays him in the lineup on a regular basis. whats not to like about brad. standup guy too.

 

[Grub]

A very serviceable bottom pairing D-men.

IMO with Hamonic’s performance, our top 4. Of Hughes, OEL, Myers and Hamonic is not bad at all.

 

[M2Beezy]

well bruce loves him and plays him in the lineup on a regular basis. whats not to like about brad. standup guy too.

 

[Canucks LB]

 

[sting101]

Always knew that Brad was a beauty of a guy. Friend of mine was his neighbor in the ridge and just loves him.

Wasn't a fan of his defensive play and it's always a bit tough having smaller defenders and watching forwards work us over but got to give him his due he's in a tough position coming in and out of the lineup throughout the season but has strung a nice stretch together lately and has been pretty sound for a depth guy.

Hope he signs back next year and can transition to Abby as time goes on maybe a asst coaching role or in player development