Hoss Posted June 25, 2016 Report Posted June 25, 2016 (edited) Nice Edited June 25, 2016 by Hoss Quote
Robviously Posted June 25, 2016 Report Posted June 25, 2016 (edited) Article from April: http://www.thehockeynews.com/blog/prospect-need-to-know-cliff-pu-is-making-london-a-nightmare/ Cliff Pu, C – London Knights (OHL): It’s hard enough to face London in a series when you know you’ll have to deal with the trio of Mitch Marner, Christian Dvorak and Matthew Tkachuk. But as Owen Sound and Kitchener both found out in the OHL playoffs, you can’t sleep on Pu, either. The second-line center has seven goals and a helper through 10 playoff games, carrying some great momentum in his draft year. Acquired from Oshawa in the Michael McCarron trade, Pu entered his second OHL season with some uncertainty. The Knights had once again loaded up on talent, with Tkachuk, Max Jones, Kole Sherwood and J.J. Piccinich all new arrivals to the forward corps. Where did he fit in to coach Dale Hunter’s plans? “I honestly couldn’t tell you,” Pu said. “My agent told me to trust Dale, he’ll play you if you play well and Dale has rewarded me. I’ve played on the second line almost all year, so it’s been real fun.” A fast player with nice vision and good size, Pu looks to Jeff Carter as an NHL role model and the youngster has been a high-rising prospect thanks to his second half, which saw him tally eight points in his final eight regular season games. “I like to use my speed and find my teammates,” he said. “But it’s all about the team and whatever I need to do, I’m down for it.” Pu still wants to round out his game, but in the meantime he has become a fan favorite in London. During the playoffs, the crowd has started chanting “Puuuuuu” when he gets the puck, just like NHL fans have chanted “Luuuu” for Roberto Luongo. “At first I didn’t know they were doing it,” Pu said. “(goalie) Emanuel Vella told me after one of the games and by the last game of the Owen Sound series I started hearing it a lot. It’s pretty funny – and it’s better than them booing, so it’s all fun and games.” Edited June 25, 2016 by Robviously Quote
Crusader1969 Posted June 25, 2016 Report Posted June 25, 2016 This kid is going to put up huge numbers in London. Great pick for Sabres! Quote
pastajoe Posted June 25, 2016 Report Posted June 25, 2016 Must be tough having that name. Like a boy named Sue. Quote
Thorner Posted June 25, 2016 Report Posted June 25, 2016 Awesome name. For that reason alone I like the pick. Quote
LGR4GM Posted June 25, 2016 Report Posted June 25, 2016 What a crap pick. You have the 2nd highest scorer on defense in the OHL and you don't go after him but sit firm for a guy with what? 31 points in his 2nd ohl year. Garbage. garbage Quote
Rasmus_ Posted June 25, 2016 Report Posted June 25, 2016 LG, just because you're butt hurt, doesn't mean this isn't a bad pick. He will put up fantastic numbers next season in London. I agree that it is puzzling, but Pu was ranked anywhere from like 26-42 or so. Quote
LGR4GM Posted June 25, 2016 Report Posted June 25, 2016 What a crap pick. You have the 2nd highest scorer on defense in the OHL and you don't go after him but sit firm for a guy with what? 31 points in his 2nd ohl year. Garbage. garbage Quote
wjag Posted June 25, 2016 Report Posted June 25, 2016 We are quickly entering that phase of what I call the "who" part of the draft? Pu? Who? Quote
Eleven Posted June 25, 2016 Report Posted June 25, 2016 What a crap pick. You have the 2nd highest scorer on defense in the OHL and you don't go after him but sit firm for a guy with what? 31 points in his 2nd ohl year. Garbage. ###### garbage Murray never was going to select Dineen. I don't think he likes defensemen that are under 6'0. Quote
Stoner Posted June 25, 2016 Report Posted June 25, 2016 May he become a Sabre. And may Jeanneret be still around to exclaim: "The backhand saucer pass! Number nine! Number nine! The puuuuuu puuuuuu platter!!!!!!!!" We are quickly entering that phase of what I call the "who" part of the draft? Pu? Who? Thanks for your honesty. We're also entering that phase where fans who know even less than they did yesterday have to express an opinion. Quote
Thorner Posted June 25, 2016 Report Posted June 25, 2016 May he become a Sabre. And may Jeanneret be still around to exclaim: "The backhand saucer pass! Number nine! Number nine! The puuuuuu puuuuuu platter!!!!!!!!" Thanks for your honesty. We're also entering that phase where fans who know even less than they did yesterday have to express an opinion. Ya, we can't really know with these guys. Quote
LGR4GM Posted June 25, 2016 Report Posted June 25, 2016 Murray never was going to select Dineen. I don't think he likes defensemen that are under 6'0.... you were saying? Quote
Norcal Posted June 25, 2016 Report Posted June 25, 2016 I liked Pu in the memorial tournament. He kept flashin every time he was on the ice Quote
dudacek Posted June 25, 2016 Report Posted June 25, 2016 Cmon LGR, our Pu don't stink. (...somebody had to.) Quote
bunomatic Posted June 25, 2016 Report Posted June 25, 2016 And from the article. ' Don't sleep on Pu'. :blink: Shitt the bed much ? Not sure he'll pass the smell test. o.k. its out of my system. I won't joke about the name til he makes the team. Certainly not to his face. or the shitt might hit the fan. Quote
LGR4GM Posted June 25, 2016 Report Posted June 25, 2016 Cmon LGR, our Pu don't stink. (...somebody had to.) I will give him a chance. #EverybodyPoos Quote
Kruppstahl Posted June 25, 2016 Report Posted June 25, 2016 This is a great pick; he has good size, speed, hands... If he's still around when this kid is ready, RJ's favorite new call every time he scores is going to be: "He shoots, he scores! I smell Pu! Cilff Pu!" Quote
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