Kevin Bieska, a lot of Canuck fans are high on him, but never hear about him anywhere else. Not the biggest guy, or blessed with the greatest skill set in the world, but he's a leader, he's tough as nails, he pisses people off, he has a very good shot, sticks up for his teammates, good passer. Real blood sweat tears guy that doesn't show up on HF because he's not flashy.
AHL 04/05: 80gp 12g 27a 39p 192 PIM all rookie team
AHL 05/06: 10gp, 2g, 8a, 10p, 29 PIM, won all 3 fights he has had easily. Should be called up anytime.
Another guy to keep an eye on is Jannik Hansen, who doesn't really get much notice because he's a Dane. He is leading the dub in rookie points, and is probably Portlands most complete and consistent player. If he was from a different country he might get more press. I can't believe he's not even in the Canucks Top 20.