GDT: Penticton Young-Stars Tourney

[sting101]

Klimovich with three beautiful passes in Sunday's game to set up scoring chances for his teammates, in addition to potting a goal himself.

Klimovich has so much talent. Had he came from a better development path in Russia or through Sweden/Finland i believe he would have been a lottery selection. players with his combination of hands size athleticism and shot are always highly coveted.

It's gonna be a very intriguing development year for him. He will still be one of the youngest players in the AHL and it's important to remember that when attempting to put a label on what he ultimately becomes.

Hoping that Colliton and the staff can work with him and he has the capacity mentally to iron out some of the brain farts and defensive issues enough so he can let his offensive game flourish and increase his role and ice time.

I'm always a little surprised that many of the fans on our boards are willing to dismiss him as a big time prospect after 1 season in the AHL at 18 when you look at where he came from culturally, hockey wise and the fact that a lot of the very best 18yr olds have a big adjustment in the KHL Liiga and SEL even.

Danilla the Thrilla is gonna be a thing in Abby this year

 

[sting101]

But what does a good defensive defenseman look like in one of these games? How does a stay at home guy stand out?
Not saying his window hasn't closed, but he plays a game that you really only notice when he makes a mistake.
What I'd be more interested in, as far as these games go, is whether or not he is skating well. Is he getting turnstiled by a bunch of nobodies? Is his positioning poor? Is he unable to clear the zone?
I didn't watch these games, but IMHO, Woo requires more of a close watch to see whether he's doing well or busting.

The nice part with Jet Woo is he certainly still sees himself as a NHL player down the road and has the physical ability and mental fortitude to back that up.

I'm not advocating that he's tracking anything like a top4 guy as i certainly think that train has left the station with his skills or lack of them but as you mention his game is the type that doesn't pop and has to be admired from a longer range of play to see whether his safe subtle smart decisions and defending pay off in aggregate not through production or plays that wow fans.

He's only played 70 professional games while battling a myriad of injuries and unable to get on track with his development. I wasn't a huge fan of the selection (wanted Ryan McLoed) certainly see much to be skeptical about and not a big upside but i wouldn't count out Jet Woo as a NHL prospect just yet

 

[supercanuck]

Intrigued to follow Klimovich's development this year. Not just for his potential top 6 upside, but also a good test for our new player development team.

 

[Daniel Gee]

Hey guys, I wrote game breakdowns for Arshdeep Bains in game one and Klimovich in game two. Lots of video analysis in both pieces.

Breaking down Arshdeep Bains' impressive Canucks debut at Young Stars (VIDEOS) | Offside

For a player participating in his first game in over five months, Arshdeep Bains showed little rust in his Young Stars debut.

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Breaking down Klimovich's head-turning game for Canucks at Young Stars (VIDEO) | Offside

Vancouver Canucks draft pick Danila Klimovich was the star Sunday night at the Young Stars Classic in Penticton.

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[JanBulisPiggyBack]

Danila kinda reminded me of Pavol Demitra….. would that be a fair comparable or is that too high of a ceiling

 

[Vector]

Danila kinda reminded me of Pavol Demitra….. would that be a fair comparable or is that too high of a ceiling

I mean that ceiling is always going to be too high but that’s normal with every non-elite prospect. At this point, I have no idea what type of player Klimovich even is. He has all the tools but he’s so young and raw.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Not as quotable or funny as Nielsen, but Wouters seems like a good teammate. Lots of tapping pads, telling guys they’re doing well, etc

 

[Vector]

I do not like that he pronounces his name “Waters”.

 

[StreetHawk]

But what does a good defensive defenseman look like in one of these games? How does a stay at home guy stand out?
Not saying his window hasn't closed, but he plays a game that you really only notice when he makes a mistake.
What I'd be more interested in, as far as these games go, is whether or not he is skating well. Is he getting turnstiled by a bunch of nobodies? Is his positioning poor? Is he unable to clear the zone?
I didn't watch these games, but IMHO, Woo requires more of a close watch to see whether he's doing well or busting.

He should be excelling at what he’s supposed to be good at. If that’s defensive hockey it will be his positioning, active stick, good outlet passes, defending, etc. All the stuff that doesn’t show up on the scoresheet. Nothing on the hi-lite reels but be good in his own zone. Show some poise.

Fully expect him in the A this season but he needs a strong year in the A.

 

[Vector]

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Klimovich looks good. Just got robbed in close on a rebound chance. Silovs held the team in early on.

 

[wonton15]

Klimovich looks like what Virtanen should've been

Also where's Jake? He should be playing in this rookie tournament

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Klimovich with a partial breakaway denied again!

 

[RutherPlan]

Klimovich moves and plays so much like Mackinnon.

 

[wonton15]

This team might be feistier than our main Canucks line up lol

 

[Canucks LB]

Team looks really good again, Only first 5 min we get hemmed in

 

[MS]

Klimovich has so much talent. Had he came from a better development path in Russia or through Sweden/Finland i believe he would have been a lottery selection. players with his combination of hands size athleticism and shot are always highly coveted.

It's gonna be a very intriguing development year for him. He will still be one of the youngest players in the AHL and it's important to remember that when attempting to put a label on what he ultimately becomes.

Hoping that Colliton and the staff can work with him and he has the capacity mentally to iron out some of the brain farts and defensive issues enough so he can let his offensive game flourish and increase his role and ice time.

I'm always a little surprised that many of the fans on our boards are willing to dismiss him as a big time prospect after 1 season in the AHL at 18 when you look at where he came from culturally, hockey wise and the fact that a lot of the very best 18yr olds have a big adjustment in the KHL Liiga and SEL even.

Danilla the Thrilla is gonna be a thing in Abby this year

He's really hard to evaluate because he should never have been in the AHL last season. And then, not surprisingly, playing at the wrong level his season went terribly and he looked worse at the end of the year than the beginning.

He clearly has tools. He's big, he can be fast in bursts, he can fire the puck. But his 3-zone game and puck management were horrific, even for his age. His play last year made Goldobin look like Patrice Bergeron and he was basically unplayable at ES in important games late in the year.

I go back and forth. Sometimes I think he's a brainless set of tools who will be another Fedor Fedorov. But then I also wonder how much differently I'd view him if he was playing against an appropriate level of competition.

We'll get a far clearer picture of him by the end of this year hopefully.

 

[Canucks LB]

Loving our top 2 lines again
This has been karlssons best game so far, Klim looks dominant also, and aman and neilsson are playing really well.

Bains had a huge hit also

 

[Hammman]

He's really hard to evaluate because he should never have been in the AHL last season. And then, not surprisingly, playing at the wrong level his season went terribly and he looked worse at the end of the year than the beginning.

He clearly has tools. He's big, he can be fast in bursts, he can fire the puck. But his 3-zone game and puck management were horrific, even for his age. His play last year made Goldobin look like Patrice Bergeron and he was basically unplayable at ES in important games late in the year.

I go back and forth. Sometimes I think he's a brainless set of tools who will be another Fedor Fedorov. But then I also wonder how much differently I'd view him if he was playing against an appropriate level of competition.

We'll get a far clearer picture of him by the end of this year hopefully.

What are your thoughts on him so far in Penticton?

 

[Canucks LB]

As for the oilers, hollaway? Looked pretty good.

Broberg looks like he processes the game in slow motion, Not impressive at all so far.

 

[Canucks LB]

Also gotta give a little love for woo, He has been the best defender so far tonight for either team.

He should be tho 2bh

 

[Grantham]

1st period over.

Jet Woo looking a lot better today. Concur with LB on the rest so far.

Klimovich will need a lot of help in growing his game, but man the talent is there. The way he took the pass on the breakaway was pro level. Such a great skater. Hopefully Abby and Klim are up to task because he's a diamond in the rough.

Gill had a strong period too and nearly scored.

Kannok Leipert looking good again this game. 6' 200lb right shot defensemen. I know its a pie in the sky dream but man if he could hit on all cylinders going forward!

For Oilers, Holloway stands out a lot. He's gonna be a player.

 

[MS]

What are your thoughts on him so far in Penticton?

I got back last night from a camping/MTB trip so I've missed the first two games. At work now so currently missing this one. Hoping to catch up tonight.

That said, I try not to make a habit of ever reading too much into this tournament as the level of competition is so low.

 

[Canucks LB]

I got back last night from a camping/MTB trip so I've missed the first two games. At work now so currently missing this one. Hoping to catch up tonight.

That said, I try not to make a habit of ever reading too much into this tournament as the level of competition is so low.

True, but i think you might be surprised by the pace.

It’s been really high, shocking for a tourny like this.

 

[Canucks LB]

Where did Aman even come from? Whats the story on him?