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  1. When the Hunter Shinkaruk for Markus Granlund trade was a heated debate... and the Jim Benning meme that followed:
  2. A right-handed, hopefully Politically correct version of Tony DeAngelo imo
  3. Very pleased to hear he’s going the CHL route too. An intriguing prospect for sure.
  4. They're definitely banking on potential, but this guy has not missed a step at any point in his development. Going to be be one of the best all-around Dmen in the league for years to come imo.
  5. While this is almost certainly one of Benning's worst signings, I think his heart was in the right place; he believed there was some upside to Tucker's game, and I tended to agree. Guy is big and lanky, and actually had some ability... Nobody could have completely predicted the injuries, but the contract itself was still too pricey, and too long. Was really hoping he would work out here, but much like the Micheal Ferland situation - at this point, it's about more than the game. He needs to get healthy enough to live a long fulfilling life with his family.
  6. While I agree that he's not a great fit for us, Drysdale is a top-5 OFD prospect in the game imo. There is no universe where OP's trade would take place. Though, perhaps Hunter Brzustewicz is our budget version of Drysdale.
  7. Funny to think Benning heard OEL wanted to live in Vancouver, and assumed it was because he thought we had a good team… He wanted to come here to retire. I never really hated the idea of bringing in OEL, but we should have been able to leverage the fact that he wanted to come here specifically. More retention, no 1st round pick; that would have been a completely different story.
  8. Dominik Hasek from '96-99 was as dominant a run as any player, at any position, possibly in any Sport. But I personally think it's a bit revisionist to put him at number 1, and has actually become a recent trend among hockey fans. While this isn't really a basis for greatness, I just found his style too unorthodox, and legions of young goalies were not able to glean from his game the way they were with Brodeur and Roy. For me it's Marty. His Wins and Shutout totals will likely never be touched. He just represents everything that goaltending is for me. Patrick Roy I consider the Jimi Hendrix of goaltending. The way he was using the butterfly while his contemporaries were either standing up straight or flailing... It was like playing with a cheat code. I think if you ask me on my deathbed, I might swing Patrick. 1. Marty 2. Patrick 3. Dom 4. Sawchuk 5 is extremely difficult for me, with so many different eras and playing styles to pick from. I also genuinely believe someone from the modern era will emerge in that spot - likely Vasilevskiy.
  9. nergish

    Captaincy

    It's the modern NHL. Quinn Hughes bitch-slaps the rest of the league with his IQ and generational-level skating ability.
  10. nergish

    Captaincy

    That's the thing, though. The players would almost certainly vote for Huggy. He's just so clearly the driving force behind this entire team. Pettersson is the real deal, and could also make a great captain. But every shred of offence this team can muster channels directly through Captain Quinn. Remember that play against St. Louis in the bubble playoffs - Hughes banking a pass to Horvat for the overtime goal? Him laying on the ice with Bozak on top of him. The way Hughes just smiled at his opponent, as if to say "I'm not here to throw my weight around, I'm here to win hockey games". I knew right then and there that guy is everything for our Canucks. You don't need to be a loudmouthed, alpha with stature to lead a hockey team. You do need to set a standard, regularly leave your teammates in awe of your ability and work ethic, and push those around you to be better. That's our Huggy Bear.
  11. Just in terms of raw skill, possibly the best offensive tools from any Dman we've drafted since Quinn Hughes. Far from a sure thing, but a highly skilled player that will be fun to follow through development.
  12. I saw his prospect thread pop up on hfboards and was hoping to read a positive update. This is just tragic. RIP Rodion.
  13. Now TO has both goaltenders from the 2016 SCF. …Cool?
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