I keep on getting Gallagher vibes from him........
If he impacted the game the same way or as much, I would be totally happy......Off the wall happy!
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I keep on getting Gallagher vibes from him........
If he impacted the game the same way or as much, I would be totally happy......Off the wall happy!
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I think Hoglander is more skilled, so if he’s got Gallagher’s ‘get up and go’, we will have another Calder finalist.
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everyone is a calder finalist?
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His official combine height was 5 feet 9.5 inches
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When Tofoli bolted, there was an opening a mile wide for a top-six, scoring winger on the Canucks.
They've got Virtanen penciled in, at least for the time being. But I could see Hoglander getting a long look at training camp for either first or second line duty. Would love to see him on a line with Pettersson, just to see what kind of magic they could create.
My suspicion is that he had some early success, the Canucks would never get get him out of the top-six, particularly with some quality pp time.
They've got Virtanen penciled in, at least for the time being. But I could see Hoglander getting a long look at training camp for either first or second line duty. Would love to see him on a line with Pettersson, just to see what kind of magic they could create.
My suspicion is that he had some early success, the Canucks would never get get him out of the top-six, particularly with some quality pp time.
I’d agree. As much as I want Virtanen to become a top six player I think he’ll always be the type of inconsistent player who needs a kick in the butt ( ie a demotion) every once in a while to get his attention. Ideally I think Jake develops into a solid third liner who can play both ways well and can bring some physicality. He seems miscast as a top six guy and I doubt he sticks there unless there are no other options.
Hoglander has an excellent opportunity this training camp. It’s asking a lot of a young guy but I think he’s got the tools and confidence that he could really grab that vacant top six spot.
The Iron Goalie
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Just scored off a Seider rebound, 3-0 Rogle in the 2nd. Nice finish!
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Edit2* - And there's a nice assist as I was posting the vid! After stealing the puck, Hoglander carried the puck in, sauced it cross ice to Sjogren who then went back cross ice to Andersson for the finish.
Edit3* - Inspired 2nd per for Hoglander. Finishes with 1G 1A 1SOG +2 in 3:50TOI.
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Edit2* - And there's a nice assist as I was posting the vid! After stealing the puck, Hoglander carried the puck in, sauced it cross ice to Sjogren who then went back cross ice to Andersson for the finish.
Edit3* - Inspired 2nd per for Hoglander. Finishes with 1G 1A 1SOG +2 in 3:50TOI.
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He's producing at a level that projects him to be a top 6 forward now. I was thinking he would be an awesome third line player with his grit and skill but his ceiling is much higher now. Imagine a Hoglander-Horvat-Podkolzin line in ~ 2 years
Based on pure playing style, that line would be a forechecking monster.
Based on pure playing style, that line would be a forechecking monster.
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Hoglander with a takeaway to setup a goal. 1G, 1A
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I love these translated descriptions of each goal from the SHL's website.
"GOAL! 3-0 to Rögle, through Nils Höglander. The attack starts in its own zone. Seider tests shots and on the return Höglander can pull it there. Rautio does not have time to move."
"GOAL! Rögle offers hockey candy. Nils Höglander wins the puck high and serves Mattias Sjögren. He charges for shots, but instead releases the puck to Erik Andersson who gets the whole goal open. Beautiful goal - and Rögle has 4-0!"
"GOAL! 3-0 to Rögle, through Nils Höglander. The attack starts in its own zone. Seider tests shots and on the return Höglander can pull it there. Rautio does not have time to move."
"GOAL! Rögle offers hockey candy. Nils Höglander wins the puck high and serves Mattias Sjögren. He charges for shots, but instead releases the puck to Erik Andersson who gets the whole goal open. Beautiful goal - and Rögle has 4-0!"
The Iron Goalie
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Strong shift for Nils. Created a scoring chance for himself, and his rebound created a 2nd scoring chance. He's been buzzing all game.
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Nils has decided that if he's going to miss WJC eligibility by less than two-weeks he'll just have to score as if he were at the tournament anyway.
The Iron Goalie
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Finishes with 1G 1A 3SOG 2/3 neutral zone take-aways in 13:47TOI. Fun player.
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Needs to go on a hot streak if he wants to match Arvidsson's 40 in 50. He's currently pacing for 32 in 50.
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Wow! Really? Hoglander misses the 2020 WJHC by just two weeks. Can you imagine if he'd been eligible again? Hoglander and Podkolzin would be dominant players in this tournament. You tend to forget just how young these players really are.
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Another thing to keep in mind is that Arvidsson had his big year in the SHL in what would have been his D+3 year (Arvidsson was drafted at age 20), while this year is Hoglander's D+2 year.
Granted it's only a couple of YouTube highlights, but just not seeing any concerns with Hoglander's wheels. On the assist, he hounds the puck from the puck carrier who has a step on him and then pivots the other way in a flash to create an odd man rush.
And on his goal, his ability to receive a pass and adjust to a shooting position in a heartbeat, is already NHL quality. Hoglander might be the most intriguing storyline in this Canuck training camp which his coming up fast.
And on his goal, his ability to receive a pass and adjust to a shooting position in a heartbeat, is already NHL quality. Hoglander might be the most intriguing storyline in this Canuck training camp which his coming up fast.
Isn't it a caveat that Hoglander is mostly a left-winger though? If we wanna keep him there then the top 6 spot may not be his for the taking.
I am aware thought that he has played some right wing this year, correct?
I am aware thought that he has played some right wing this year, correct?
The Iron Goalie
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Correct.
He's played most (maybe all I haven't watched every game) of the season at RW, but plays both LW/RW effectively. His puck pickups are equal fore/backhand, so his breakouts aren't really effected by handedness. Hoglander should bring positional versatility to the team.
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I know this is thread is about The Hog, but your revisionist history is BS. Toffoli never 'bolted', he signed a beyond-reasonable contract after Benning refused to give him one.
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Great shot for rebound by Seider there.
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