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Canucks' 6-foot-9 Curtis Douglas praised for end to season, now raises future questions
TL;DR
Curtis Douglas of the Vancouver Canucks, standing at 6-foot-9, received praise for his strong finish to the season. However, questions remain about his future with the team and whether his size translates to on-ice impact.
Key points
- Curtis Douglas is 6-foot-9 tall.
- He plays as a forward for the Vancouver Canucks.
- Douglas received praise for his performance at the end of the season.
- There are questions about his future with the team.
- Concerns exist about his on-ice impact relative to his size.
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You can't miss Curtis Douglas.
The Vancouver Canucks' forward is 6-foot-9.
The tougher part with Douglas is figuring out if he's a player an NHL team needs to keep around.
He's gritty, and physical, and simply a massive presence. But does his impact come close to matching his size?
Douglas did his best down the stretch of the NHL season to prove to the Canucks that he can be a contributor to their organization going forward.
Vancouver, of course, is mired in a rebuild. But it usually doesn't hurt to have a guy like Douglas around.
"The cultural shift is real," writes the NHL Trade Talk author known as Old Prof. "The Canucks have scrapped six times in their last 11 games — guys like Teddy Blueger and Filip Hronek stepping up — and Douglas is a big part of that muscle. His commitment is contagious. You can see it in the way the bench responds and in how the team stands taller, physically and mentally. There’s a simplicity to what he brings: energy, heat, and a 'we got your back' attitude that’s priceless on a rebuilding squad."
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No matter how skilled the NHL gets, there will always be room for a guy like Douglas. He may have to duck to walk through doorways, but he can stand tall out on the ice.
Q&A
What did Curtis Douglas achieve at the end of the season?
Curtis Douglas was praised for his strong performance as the season concluded.
Why is there uncertainty about Curtis Douglas's future with the Canucks?
There are questions about whether Douglas's size and physical play translate into the impact needed for an NHL team.
How tall is Curtis Douglas and what position does he play?
Curtis Douglas is 6-foot-9 and plays as a forward for the Vancouver Canucks.
