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  1. I agree with your arguments, and think Gaudette is most likely to start in Utica for all the reasons you've mentioned. Assuming he does force himself onto the team, I also agree with JR that somebody will have to be traded or waived and that loss is just a fact of having more capable bodies than spots. Leipsic and Goldobin could both likely fetch a later round pick, even at this busy time of the year, and if not we risk waivers. If they go, unfortunately they go and we lose quality depth and promise, but by definition it's because someone better took their spot. There is also the possibility of Schaller still needing recovery time after his off-season surgery (hand/wrist?), so that may temporarily buy us an extra slot and time for someone to get injured, morbid as that is. And no, though I fully get the point you're making, Beagle would be trusted to recover from a few poor games in the pre-season, consummate veteran, leader, and gym maniac that he is.
  2. No surprise there, but nice to hear nonetheless. I can see 2 years, maybe 3. Any longer than that wouldn't make much sense, we don't know if we'll have more RHD or lefties that end up playing right side and it's possible (hopefully) he's really pushed for competition at 3RD. Brisebois is one guy I can see pushing Troy at RD due to his experience playing his off side and the probably logjam we'll have at LD in 2-3 years time (Maybe Edler, but unlikely, Hughes, Juolevi, Tryamkin perhaps, UFA, McEneny?). Chatfield could be there pushing for 3RD as well.
  3. I feel like Reaves vs. Roussel would be like giant flyswatter vs crippled fly. Not sure if I'm alone in this, but Reaves is the one guy I'd be most terrified to be on the ice with. Maybe Byfuglien is a harder hitter, but Reaves has to be one of the toughest fighters in the league. As for Hughes, I feel like (to a certain extent) the typical concerns over a smaller player are not quite applicable, just because he is so smart, plays with his head up, and is adept at evading fore-checkers. I hope he goes pro this year, and regardless of which league he plays in I expect he'll adapt very quickly.
  4. Will I be able to hear you screaming "Just wait til October... JUST WAIT" from my seat? Sure hope so! It's just prospects camp, but I'm so fired up to see Rathbone impressing, Gadjovich and Lind being a little more in the spotlight, etc, etc... so much reason for optimism and enthusiasm around the future of the team, even as media is dumping on our most recent pro signings.
  5. Blujus probably has a spot over Sifers on average, if I recall @UticaHockey's commentary from late last year correctly. I'd also assume that Bancks would be one of the first 13th forwards if not playing bottom six. Centre looks solid with Gaudette, but if he's not there it looks dicey at best. Motte and Kero can probably go 1-2 but even then, McEwen hasn't played C as a pro and one injury hurts big-time. If that line-up stays healthy for a bit though, I love it, especially from a Canucks prospects development perspective.
  6. Guile

    Jay Beagle | #83 | C

    Price tag aside, I'm thrilled to have him here. His face-off prowess alone makes him a great addition to the team.
  7. Go check out Sid's latest post in the development camp thread - he's explained that the khl preseason actually starts quite soon and that Manukyan is likely focused on impressing his current team and trying to earn more ice time with them. A prudent choice.
  8. You are probably aware of this, but for others who aren't, those five games were a pre-determined trial that Vaxjo's coach decided upon earlier in the season. I can't remember if the Canucks were involved in that decision or not, but Hallam wanted to give him a shot at centre and see where his play was at that position. In the end, the timing of it worked out nicely, since it was fairly soon after his five games at centre that Vaxjo signed (traded for??) Dennis Rasmussen, who slotted in as 2C on Pettersson's line. Obviously we know how that ended up. The Canucks have said a few times that they see EP as a centre in the NHL, regardless of how long it takes for him to be comfortable/successful there. Given our current centre depth, I see this as the right attitude to have. Should we luck ourselves into another blue-chip top-six C in next year's draft, then I think it becomes much more realistic that EP ends up a full-time winger who can perform spot duty at C in a pinch. That would make our top -six forward group quite ridiculous. As you say though, he certainly was more dominant on the wing this season, so it's not like there is a bad option moving forward. I can't wait to see his talent come training camp!
  9. J.R.'s name isn't even J.R. anymore Argument aside, Jett Woo is a solid, safe pick, and I am very excited to see him develop into (hopefully) a top-4 D that can be relied on in pressure situations and at the end of games. His enthusiasm is great to see as well!
  10. @UticaHockey Right, you've definitely mentioned Peca before, that would be great to pull off. A while ago, someone else in another thread mentioned Emil Pettersson, who at first glance would also fit the bill (in multiple ways, obviously). I hope we sign Beagle or equivalent and send Gaudette down, he could use a bit of extra skating work and top six minutes with aforementioned skilled wings can't hurt. Admittedly, I said the same of Boeser last year and we know how that turned out, but Gaudette is not the same caliber of player right now. It could go either way - I know Green was impressed with Adam's details and defensive sense right away, so he could be with either team to start the year and I wouldn't be surprised or displeased at all. Motte doesn't seem like that quality passing type of centre, more of a speedy motor guy, but that's purely an observation from his incredibly defense-oriented role in the NHL last year. As I said earlier, don't know enough about Kero to comment on his playmaking ability. Regardless of Gaudette's placement, a sure-fire passing top-six centre would be good to bring in.
  11. What are some names you think the Comets could/should target for that second top six C, either via trade or free agency?
  12. That's IF McEwen gets a look at centre, too... looks sketchy. Tyler motte is someone you could add to that conversation, but the need for a talented centre is evident. McEwen is not a playmaker at all, and I don't know enough about kero to say about him.
  13. I agree, very fair return, though again, a 2019 1st would have a bit more value to us and I don't expect that would have different value to the Leafs than their 1st this year (probably end up near the same spot). I don't expect them to go far into the playoffs next year (fingers crossed, sorry Dad), so not much risk that it drops to the very end of the first round.
  14. Come on furry, the 2 teams, 4 goalies numbers don't make sense? Likely Bachman is Demko's backup again in Utica, at least to start the year. I suspect we stick with Marky/Nilsson for most of this season, maybe seeing movement at the TDL. If injuries happen, Demko comes up, Bachman slides into the starting role in Utica where he's more than comfortable, and everyone is happy.
  15. Knowing the Leafs, that 2019 1st would end up somewhere in the low 20's, which I think would be the major piece of a great return for Tanev. Obviously having two firsts next year would be awesome for us fans.
  16. I agree that he and Edler should be our top pair, to begin the season at least, since Alex does indeed have that hockey sense, poise, and a good outlet pass. It's unfortunate that we don't have another poised LD on our roster at the moment that could partner Guddy, since I would prefer to have he and Edler on separate pairs to spread some size throughout our top 4. Once he has sufficient NHL experience, I think Juolevi will be an excellent partner for him, but only once OJ is comfortable to play with poise, as a vet would. This could take 10 games or a full season, but I see them being successful together at some point down the road.
  17. Sid is the only site that is up to date
  18. I like the way you think! 46 pts in 72 games would put him second (in PPG) on the Comets, behind Chaput, for C scoring. He could serve really nicely as a creative, passing 2C, playing with Jasek, Lind, Boucher (if he comes back), etc.
  19. Just having a bit of fun To be fair, this all stemmed from a couple of us saying that we're very interested to see him perform at the prospects game in a couple weeks, since he's one of those guys that doesn't have a lot of video out there. Should be exciting to see how his skating compares to some of our better prospects, particularly if we take a D at 7th overall.
  20. Just bought my summer showdown tickets!

  21. You never know, he could perform better than expected. One day, he may make fans scream. I think he could be huge for us.
  22. I am so FIRED UP to see Captain Jack - may honestly take a morning off in July and watch a practice, or get tickets to the Summer Showdown. He, like ya boiii Lukas, is going to be one of those last round beauties that pans out in a big way.
  23. Might as well hire Tony Robbins full time to be his motivational coach, present at every practice, game, and meal! All-star coaching staff ideas being thrown about on CDC.
  24. Not gonna lie, Alf, this optimism about Pettersson is probably due to Pettersson. Everyone would be excited about him even if the Canucks announced we'd hired Donald Trump to be the new head coach.
  25. FTFY Edit: I love how Benning, Green, and the organization are straight up acknowledging that he'll be on the roster to start the season. Normally, even with almost-sure things, the approach is extreme, mind-numbing caution, "We'll see where he's at in camp", etc. Very refreshing interview from Green, who is a nice break from the typical hockey cliché junk that typically gets spewed.
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