Vancouver Canucks Beat Panthers: 10 Thoughts
1. Etem is Good
If you watched last night’s game and saw number 26 skate around all crouched down and looking hungry for the puck, that was the newest Canuck addition, Emerson Etem — and not Frankie Corrado.
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Etem looked good and like an upgrade to Chris Higgins in the Canucks’ bottom-six. His unusual skating stance allows him to keep his balance and puck handling while skating fast or when turning the corner on the defenders. He was hungry on the puck and therefore drew two penalties on the night, including the overtime power-play that saw the Canucks win thanks to Daniel Sedin.
He still has potential. Last night, he did not have any chemistry with his linemates, and had to try and do everything by himself. Considering that, Etem did well last night. His defensive puck work could use some work, though.
He was credited a block, two shots, and two takeaways (no giveaways) yesterday. Spectacular.
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