Jakub Voracek: trending up

[Buck Fush]

I have been watching a lot of philly games over the last month or so and I must say I have been very impressed with J-Vo. I have held onto this kid for years now and have been expecting big things ever since he dominated the Q for 2 seasons after going 1st overall in the CHL Import draft in 2006 (112 GP, 56-131-187 in his only 2 seasons). He has showed flashes of his immense potential since coming into the league as a 19 year old, but the last month or so has me thinking he is on the verge of putting it all together.

He is showing a willingness to use his ideal 6'1 205 lb frame and is being very confident and patient with the puck on his stick. He has entrenched himself on the point of the top pp unit and over the last 10 games (reg season and playoffs) he has posted:

5-9-14, +3, 10 PIM, 5 PPP, 34 SOG.

I know it's a small sample size but from the viewings I've had I feel confident in saying he is poised to break through the 60 pt barrier next year and long term I think he will find himself riding shotgun with Giroux (once jagr is gone).

[loco man]

NOT what I wanted to hear.

I shipped him and Peter Mueller for Filppula and Zajac. Still like it, but less and less with each game I watch. I think you may be spot on

[Zorro]

I can't agree with you more my friend. I also believe Voracek is going to bust out of his shell soon. His confidence level has gone up so much, and thats just after 1 season in Philly. I think things are only going to get better for the young Flyer.

We also have to remember Voracek is only 22 years old.

Can you believe Columbus traded Voracek and Couturier for Carter?? HAHA..

[ericdaoust]

He's already pretty good scoring between 46 and 50 points the last 3 years. The concern is that he doesn't always bring it every night. So even though he has stretches of brilliance, I wonder how high he can really go until he produces more regularly. The difference between a 50-point guy and a 70-point guy is usually consistency, not talent.

I do like the supporting cast around him though, especially the strength down the middle.

[Ross The Boss Palmer]

He has brought a great effort on the ice in every game I watched him play this season, and I believe he had a spot on PP1 all season (or close to), showing that the coaching staff has faith in his abilities. I am rooting for him, and not just because he is on the Flyers. He has shown a great skill set and effort to have me to believe that his production is on the rise.

[Filadelphia]

Voracek has been playing great lately, and I'm sure being given the responsibility of playing D on the PP raises his confidence, my only concern is his patented "cut across the high slot" move. He has his head down and I think it's just a matter of time before he gets Yakupov-ed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXkI9lwjiOg

Don't get me wrong, I love the guy, but if I had to guess the next Flyer that will get concussed it would be him.

[Ross The Boss Palmer]

Hopefully he learned his lesson after he got Kronwall'd

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dwjl_...1&feature=fvwp

[Yonald]

For points only do you guys like him or Jvr more?

[sparrowtrini]

It really emphasizes how bad developers teams like the BJs and yotes(Turris) are.

Really stunt their kids growth

Now if only Mike Boedker could get out of there. kid shows real flashes!

[stick boy]

I truely believe he takes a bump up to the 60 pt zone in development for Voracek next year. He has really proven that he can be more of a complete player for the Flyers. His play away from the puck has been great and has shown a ton of maturity this year.

If Jagr doesn't sign? the flood gates could open for him along side Giroux. 70-80 pts if he cements himself on line #1 and PP1