Warhippy, you said it yourself that one game does not make or break someone. Yes Gaunce scored 2 goals last night, but this is a statistical anomally. That five-hole goal was pure luck. The other one was a nice pass by Loui and porous defense by Chicago, all while shooting on an AHL goalie.
He is still on the fourth line getting fourth line minutes, while you said that he was going to be a middle six player, possibly top six. You need to finally come clean and admit that was a ludicrous statement.
Career -10 player, Corsi of 45.6 (so generally hurts us on the ice). Faceoff percentage of 45.1%. Wasn't he supposed to be the next Malhotra according to some?! Not gonna happen when losing more than half of the faceoffs. Manny never had an average dip below 50%.
On top of everything else, word through the grapevine is Gaunce isn't a very nice person. Been told he's pretty much a bully.
This guy will not last long in an NHL, let alone Canucks sweater. Sure, he is pretty good defensively but that is all he does.
I can't wait for the future to unfold when Gaunce gets traded/cut/waived, so I can finally say I &^@#in atoadaso.