Injury Report: Da Beauty League - Brock Boeser (back playing!)

[The Stig]

It is. It's essentially a summer men's fun league for NHL, NCAA and star prospects to keep them in-game during the down months.

Thats pretty cool. Good idea for them.

 

[PM]

As a Canucks fan since 1970, I've learned to temper my expectation. There are a lot of reasons for lowered expectations:

• The second professional season is often a challenge for young players.
• Horvat is not an elite centre. I think the last (non Centre) to win the Richard without a top 10 C was probably Jerome Iginla.
• In the last 11 years only Ovy (7), Sid (3), Stamkos (2) and Corey Perry (should have been Daniel) have won it.

Don’t you mean the Hart with the Daniel comment? Pretty sure he was way behind Perry for the rocket. That’s kind of crazy that Perry is the only non 1st overall pick to win the rocket in 11 years.

 

[hellstick]

The only way Boeser is winning the Rocket Richard trophy is if the Canucks are one of the top seeds in the West. I expect his pace to be around 35 again, considering his role on the powerplay, etc. But 40-50? Lol. Maybe in a few years if all these prospects pan out and we become a legit NHL team again. As it stands, we're looking at a very one note offense, with a bunch of role players thrown in for reasons.

 

[Fire Benning]

I wouldn't be surprised to see Boeser's goal production to drop next season. He won't the Sedins and Vanek feeding him as many passes on the PP and he might have to adjust to constantly being the marked man on the team by the opposition.

We'll see how it goes, hopefully his chemistry with Horvat will re-emerge and he won't have too many lingering health concerns. We might have to prepare for Boeser to struggle a bit, just a hunch.

 

[M2Beezy]

The only way Boeser is winning the Rocket Richard trophy is if the Canucks are one of the top seeds in the West. I expect his pace to be around 35 again, considering his role on the powerplay, etc. But 40-50? Lol. Maybe in a few years if all these prospects pan out and we become a legit NHL team again. As it stands, we're looking at a very one note offense, with a bunch of role players thrown in for reasons.

Was on pace for 38.3 in his rookie season Darby. Closer to 40-50 then saying his pace was 35 last year lol

 

[Siludin]

As a Canucks fan since 1970, I've learned to temper my expectation. There are a lot of reasons for lowered expectations:

• The second professional season is often a challenge for young players.
• Horvat is not an elite centre. I think the last (non Centre) to win the Richard without a top 10 C was probably Jerome Iginla.
• In the last 11 years only Ovy (7), Sid (3), Stamkos (2) and Corey Perry (should have been Daniel) have won it.

If Ovechkin gets another 50 goals and Boeser ends the year with a measly 42 then I may as well renounce my fandom.

 

[drax0s]

Boeser will only really start to feast on the powerplay when/if Pettersson makes an appearance on the right side as an additional shooting threat. However, I'd wager a guess Green doesn't try Pettersson out on PP1 until mid season. PP1 will probably be Bo, Baer, Brock, Edler, Stecher/Gagner for most of the season.

 

[BenningHurtsMySoul]

I think 35 goals is a realistic target for Brock and he'll most likely get there despite increased notoriety.

40+ would be fantastic but I'm not sure he'll get there this season.

 

[LeftCoast]

Don’t you mean the Hart with the Daniel comment? Pretty sure he was way behind Perry for the rocket. That’s kind of crazy that Perry is the only non 1st overall pick to win the rocket in 11 years.

Oops yeah - you're right. When I think of Corey Perry that year, I just think of the injustice of him winning the Hart over Daniel.

Anyways - it would take something really special for Brock to win the Richard. Ovie has had it on lock lately, and I think Laine, McDavid and Kucherov are going to be in the picture as well.

 

[Huggy43]

Looks like Boeser pulled a Burr & got back to back hat tricks

 

[zergcraft]

Apparently its reported he had 3Goals+3Assists but I think he only had 2G3A
Boeser+Stepan were on fire the whole game. Its also interesting that the team is sponsored by BIC

Heres the replay:
I tried to link some highlights, I couldnt find the third goal:
Boeser Assist 15:22
1st Boeser Goal 19:08
Boeser 2nd Assist 25:45
2nd Goal 26:40
Another Assist 34:19

 

[GetFocht]

If Pettersson takes off the way we think he will next season and Hughes goes pro, then Canucks are going to have a very strong young core. Boeser, Pettersson, Hughes, Demko, and Horvat are players that Canucks can build around. Potentially our Toews, Kane, Bolland, Keith, and Crawford.

 

[Love]

If Pettersson takes off the way we think he will next season and Hughes goes pro, then Canucks are going to have a very strong young core. Boeser, Pettersson, Hughes, Demko, and Horvat are players that Canucks can build around. Potentially our Toews, Kane, Bolland, Keith, and Crawford.

Lol at Bolland

 

[petrishriekandgo]

We all know this league is glorified shinny BUT the passes Boeser is making for those assists are crazy vision passes. The kid is the complete deal. I cannot imagine what a line of Dahlen - Pettersson - Boeser would look like out there. Teams might have to play the revers PP to stop them (4D 1F).

Here's hoping they're that big a threat...

Our PP in a few years could be legendary.

 

[GetFocht]

Lol at Bolland

Look at Bolland’s playoff performance, he took over some series and destroyed the Sedins.

 

[carrotshirt]

3Goals+3Assists
Boeser+Stepan were on fire the whole game. Its also interesting that the team is sponsored by BIC

Heres the replay:
I tried to link some highlights, I couldnt find the third goal:
Boeser Assist 15:22
1st Boeser Goal 19:08
Boeser 2nd Assist 25:45
2nd Goal 26:40
Another Assist 34:19

Thanks for this. Nice to see his quick feet in the last one!

 

[Wo Yorfat]

Look at Bolland’s playoff performance, he took over some series and destroyed the Sedins.

He was super effective I agree, but I don't think most players can skate around cross checking guys who don't have the puck without taking loads of penalties. Much like Nichushkin's power moves in Jrs, not sure it's a skill that translates.

 

[PuckMunchkin]

I wouldn't be surprised to see Boeser's goal production to drop next season. He won't the Sedins and Vanek feeding him as many passes on the PP and he might have to adjust to constantly being the marked man on the team by the opposition.

We'll see how it goes, hopefully his chemistry with Horvat will re-emerge and he won't have too many lingering health concerns. We might have to prepare for Boeser to struggle a bit, just a hunch.

Yeah. A combination of elevated shooting% last year, getting video scouted more thoroughly this year, his wrist issues, and being the lone target on the Nucks. Completely reasonable for his production to take a dip.

 

[Grub]

Bolland and Ben Eager.

 

[pgj98m3]

Boeser will only really start to feast on the powerplay when/if Pettersson makes an appearance on the right side as an additional shooting threat. However, I'd wager a guess Green doesn't try Pettersson out on PP1 until mid season. PP1 will probably be Bo, Baer, Brock, Edler, Stecher/Gagner for most of the season.

But I thought the vets weren’t blocking anybody??

 

[drax0s]

But I thought the vets weren’t blocking anybody??

Not sure what you're replying to? I don't think I mentioned vets anywhere?

 

[pgj98m3]

Not sure what you're replying to? I don't think I mentioned vets anywhere?

Whoooosssshhhhhh

 

[drax0s]

Whoooosssshhhhhh

Right back at you.

 

[VanJack]

Boeser will miss the Sedins and Vanek on the pp, no doubt...but I don't think the kid is done improving as an NHL player either. I see him definitely picking up a step in his skating, and he'll be joining what now becomes the number one line on the Canucks with Horvat and Baertschi. So I suspect they'll get a lot more of those favorable offensive zone starts that the Sedins got last year. And as hard as it is to imagine, I'm thinking his shooting and shot selection could still actually improve as he matures and gets stronger.

Barring injury, I could easily see him hitting 40. One thing about Brock, he finds a way to score his goals even when the Canucks are having a poor night.

 

[Jay Cee]

The only way Boeser is winning the Rocket Richard trophy is if the Canucks are one of the top seeds in the West. I expect his pace to be around 35 again, considering his role on the powerplay, etc. But 40-50? Lol. Maybe in a few years if all these prospects pan out and we become a legit NHL team again. As it stands, we're looking at a very one note offense, with a bunch of role players thrown in for reasons.

He basically was on pace for 40 last year. Also, 35 is reasonable and 40 is lol? The sky is the limit for this player, especially if he can find chemistry with an elite offensive player like we all hope Pettersson will be on the PP. He made what he did this season look easy, so I don't know why he has any limits.