Gnickers87
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We used to have a thread by this name in the Off Topic forum, and it generated a lot more posts than all of the football threads in this sub-forum are generating right now. Since this forum was created everyone has gone off and made separate threads for their chosen teams and leagues, and the place has turned into a bit of a ghost town to be honest.
I'd just like to see if anyone else feels the same way about me and would like to keep everything together again, because IMO it's much better that way.
Thanks
Yeah that thread was pretty popular and got a lot of posts...especially when Ukranian Canuck was around.
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At 8:30am in the Fall semester, before I graduated, there would be 3 articulated #145's lined up at Production station and after about 3 minutes, each would depart one after the other. All packed, that is a ton load of people. The tram better be able to handle those loads.
Buses would not be taken away entirely, less will just be used.
The 145 is ridiulous though. I learned eventually to just go to Sperling Station and get the 144. not as hectic and way more room.
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Can it move students fast and efficient enough? Apparently, it's going to be based on the Peak 2 Peak Gondola in Whistler. How many people fit into a cabin? 15? Probably closer to 100 students wanting to get onto it at peak periods?
Just how automated will this system be? The boarding process is slow and I envision long lineups getting on.
I'm thinking a light rail system on the existing road up to SFU would have been better just because it will be more automated and more people will be moved per car.
These are all things I'm sure they will address, because from what I've been told, it's 99.9% going to happen. They've done lots of research in regards to the type of tram and routes and the data shows a conclusion that is both economically sound and environmentally friendly.
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Expect an aerial tram to SFU to get the go-ahead
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A must win game tonight. They have to take all 3 points from a not-so-good San Jose.
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I never read the book (might have to eventually) and I think the show has been splendid so far.
The first three episodes have been a little "slow", but I don't blame them since there is a lot of characters and stories they need to touch on and show the viewer.
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http://fulltimethesoccershow.blogspot.com/2011/04/whitecaps-training-notes-april-7.html
Whitecaps Training Notes - April 7
After a tough 1-1 draw between Vancouver and New England, the Whitecaps got back to training and conditioning today.
News from today:
- Shea Salinas had an injury set-back today and will not be on the trip after being included in the 18 man roster last night
- Terry Dunfield still limping from his groin strain and is unlikely to make the trip
- John Thorrington picked up a new injury on his calf and may not travel with the team.
- Gershon Koffie is suspended
So, the Whitecaps have a dilemma in the centre midfield. Kevin Harmse will most likely start in the middle and could play with either Chiumiento, Khalfan or Thorrington (if he can play) and even Alain Rochat potentially.
Camilo and Harris are almost guaranteed to start as the forwards.
- Jay DeMerit will travel with the team and could start on Sunday if not make a substitute appearance.
- Greg Janicki is unlikely to make the trip. He did not train today and is still limping noticeably.
Russell Teibert is back with the squad and will travel to Houston. He will likely start Left Midfield.
Omar Salgado will meet the team in Houston and could be included in the 18 man roster.
Jay Nolly should start in net.
If there is no Thorrington, Dunfield or DeMerit, look to Alain Rochat to captain the Whitecaps side on Sunday
Sucks that Salinas had a setback, I was looking forward to see him play.
One forgotten player for me is Michael Nanchoff, our other 1st Round Pick. He's part of the unvailable CM list due to injury. It'd be nice to see his offensive ability added to the line-up.
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So do they put Joe Cannon in Sunday?
I thought that Nolly had a very strong game last night. There was a point leading up to the 90th minute the Revs had something like 4 straight corners. He made short work of those and a few crosses.
Is it like how hockey teams manage their goalies given this is a fairly short turn around in football terms.
I think Nolly will keep getting the starts.
Nolly did a good job of controlling his box last game and effectively using his height, but I think he is average when it comes to ball stopping ability. Cannon is still dealing with some niggling injury issues as well, but I would not be surprised if Cannon is the starter at some point this year.
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Both Salgado and Teibert will be in Houston with the team. If Teibert is fit he will start on the left side again. With the Hassli suspension, we could see Salgado come on as a sub since I assume Camilo and Harris will start again.
Some updates on other players
Jay Demerit - Looks like he will play against Houston
John Thorrington - Is now hurt apparently, (re-aggravated an injury?) he did a fine job replacing Dunfield last game.
Terry Dunfield - Not expected to play Sunday
Gershon Koffie - Will now miss the next 3 games because he has been called up to the U20 Ghana squad. Was going to miss one originally for suspension.
Alexandre Morfaw - One of our depth CM's who is out with a broken hand now.
Alain Rochat - Could be starting at CM because of the amount of players we're now missing. I expect he will do just fine there as he has been excellent at both LB and CB so far.
Chiumiento - May start Sunday, possibly even at CM
A little murky who would we could be seeing on Sunday. Leathers, Camilo, Harris, Boxall and Demerit (looks like he will return) all seem to be locks for their position. Rochat will play but not quite sure where, either LB or CM.
Best case scenario (all possible players get fit)
LB - Rochat
CB - Demerit
CB - Boxall
RB - Leathers
LM - Teibert
HM - Harmse
CM - Chiumiento
RM - Knight or Khaflan
FW - Harris
FW - Camilo
Likely subs who would see the pitch - Salgado, Salinas and Wagner. (maybe Davies if they need a CM) Another possibility is Wagner at LB and Rochat at CM.
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Yes it's early, but a forward group consisting of Hassli, Harris, Salgado and Camilo should be able to keep the Whitecaps consistently potting goals. Early predictions have Hassli/Camilo starting Wednesday against New England, but I'm not sure if I agree. Harris's athleticism and ball-winning capabilities are very important to our offense.
I do think the Whitecaps could use another central attacking midfield though, or another right midfielder so that you can push Chiumiento inside. I like Dunfield and he delivered a nice ball to Chiumiento on the 2nd goal, but I want to see little more offensive flair from that spot. The team struggled against KC in consistently moving the ball before Chiumiento/Khaflan were subbed on and I think Wagner really struggled at LM.
Also, it looks to me like Khalfan is more suited to the subs role and it also allows his pace to become more of an advantage. He's too inconsistent off the ball at this point to be a starter.
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I just checked the team site, no update yet. Anybody here got any whiff on whether DeMerit will play on Saturday?
Demerit and Chiumiento are "doubtful" according to Marc Weber and "questionable" according to the Whitecaps officials that John Molinaro spoke to.
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New center back added: Mouloud Akloul
http://www.whitecapsfc.com/news/2011/03/whitecaps-fc-add-centre-back-mouloud-akloul-0
Akloul, 28, joins Whitecaps FC's MLS roster after coming through a frustrating 2010 season with the Blue and White. After initially joining the club for last year's USSF D-2 Pro League campaign on April 8, the native of Lorient, France, suffered a fracture to his left ankle after scoring the match winner in his Vancouver debut on April 24, as the 'Caps defeated Athletic Club of St. Louis 1-0. Though the injury restricted the defender to just two appearances for the club last season, Akloul has since recovered to be become part of Vancouver's inaugural MLS season.
Akloul will form an excellent tandem with Demerit. Demerit is more of a hard-nosed d-man, whereas Akloul is a little more dynamic and can really push the ball forward even from the CB position. Really excited to see him in the line-up soon.
It'll be nice when the CB's are healthy and you have a guy with the quality of Janicki as your back-up.
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The game next Wednesday at 7pm will be tough to sell out. I have no issue going to Empire on the weekend, but going through all that traffic will be an issue for myself.
Where do you live?
A lot of people park on various side streets along hastings then walk/bus the rest of the way, while others skytrain to Renfrew then bus up.
I'm in Burnaby right next to Brentwood Mall, so getting there is really easy for me.
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Wow, that's awesome. Does anyone know when he'll be playing for us?
April 16th seems to be the date
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Is the SEL better than the AHL?
It's different, but I'd ranked the SEL higher.
Hey Johan, what are salaries like in the SEL? Is it like other European leagues where you also get things like housing covered?
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I don't really think Botchford knows every single thing.
"The Canucks' scouting team determined there were only two players worth taking at No. 25 -- Beau Bennett and Jarred Tinordi.When they were off the board, the pick was expendable.
The Canucks didn't see anything at No. 25 but projects who would take three to four years to turn into NHL players. They need help now, and that made the decision easier."
Botchford nailed every detail of the trade as it happened, what the parts were and what the conditions were. (Ahead of everybody else)
But if you want to believe he's making it all up and that the Canucks wanted Riley Sheahan, go ahead.
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Would that have been when Montreal traded up and took Tinordi?
That might be why.
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Okay, but to say Bennet and Tinordi were the only ones on the list would be pretty stupid of Mike Gillis.
What if Sheahan or even Gormley had dropped to us?
The chances of course were slim, but Schroeder fell to us from the top 10 the year before.
I highly doubt the list consisted of two players.
Obviously the list wasn't two players, but I imagine the rest of the guys they would have taken weren't likely to be available at the 25th pick and the rest of the guys in and around there weren't valued by Gillis. (such as Pysyk and Hayes)
As for Sheahan, considering he went after Bennett, I don't think he was on the list or else Botchford would have mentioned him.
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How do you know that?
I believe it was Botchford at the time who said it was these two players. Also, as soon as Tinordi was drafted he tweeted something along the lines of the trade being official now, since the Canucks list of players were taken.
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The deal for the trade was that if a specific player Gillis was targeting was still available then the 1st round pick would be the 2011 pick, otherwise it was the 2010 pick. Gillis probably had to give Florida a list of the players that would cause the pick to be deferred to 2011, though that is just a guess.
I believe the players were Jarred Tinordi and Beau Bennet.
I was hoping they'd take Jon Merril, but oh well.
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thats it? Thats not good, sure Eriksson is a ok player, but I am kinda expecting a little more.
Top Scoring LW's in NHL
1. Ovechkin - 34 points in 28 games
2. Semin - 32 points in 28 games
3. Sedin - 30 points in 24 games
4. Sharp - 29 points in 27 games
5. Ladd - 27 points in 27 games
6. Eriksson - 25 points in 25 games
Who are you expecting from Rodin? Sedin, Semin or Ovechkin?
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Unfortunately for him, we have a ton of prospects just like him already.
Probably too soft to be an effective bottom-6 guy.
Probably not skilled enough to be an effective top-6 guy.
The Canucks have a knack for seeking these guys out.
If Rodin doesn't develop into a Top 6 player, it won't be for a lack of skill.
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I figured NCAA would have prepared Schroeder better because he was used to playing against bigger and older players. So far he seems to be having a tough time, although I do remember him being very streaky for the Gophers too.
True,
but he was also playing in a bigger rink most nights
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he still has to adjust from the NCAA, it's probably going to be a longer road for him , but we don't need to have him ASAP. just like Gnickers stated.
Yup, look at this way
2011/2012 - The Canucks will need to replace Raffi Torres on the 3rd Line, maybe a couple spots on the 4th Line. I think Hodgson takes Torres spot and Bliznak/Sweatt take the spots on the energy line. (I assume the Canucks will keep Hansen)
2012/2013 - Samuelsson needs to be replaced, Raymond's contract is up. For Samuelsson you could see Hodgson get pushed into the right-hand role on that line. For Raymond it comes down to contract, hard to say what his worth will be then. When Hodgson replaces Samuelsson, you'll need either Rodin/Schroeder to take up that 3rd Line Role, or have Sweatt go to the 3rd Line. Or maybe Hodgson stays on the 3rd Line and Schroeder is ready for the 2nd Line.
2013/2014 - Things get more interesting. Burrows contract is up (I imagine he gets re-signed), Maholtra's contract is up (could also re-sign). So it's too hard to predict now.
So, realistically, one forward prospect needs to be ready for next season (likely Hodgson) and one (maybe two) need to fill a 4th line role. (Sweatt and/or Bliznak) The season after that another prospect will need to be ready, but it's the 2013/2014 season where guys like Schroeder and Rodin will need to be fully ready.
The Official Transit Thread
in Off-Topic General
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Very happy to see this going through and I'm not going to fuss and flip over 2 cents like I've seen from other people.
I cannot speak to Delta and Richmond, but IIRC, Corrigan's objections to this are the process in which this is being done and not the practical nature of the Evergreen Line.