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6 minutes ago, Elias Pettersson said:
Petey, do we really need him?
I knew this was coming. Remember Petey has stated he doesn't really want captaincy, regardless of motivation he's up front about it.
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This guy has the feel he wants to be here and be a Canuck, not looking or waiting for greener pastures.
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On 9/9/2023 at 1:52 PM, Citizen Erased said:
He still better than Sekeres & Price. Here’s a recent picture of them:
$hitsack and Price is what I call those two. No saying much when comparing the group within itself. These guys are basically full of it.
The boys on CHEK school them daily.
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On 9/7/2023 at 8:27 PM, RWJC said:
Canucks: Fitter than ever, Andrei Kuzmenko ready to take on the world
If you are a follower of Andrei Kuzmenko on Instagram, you know he’s had a busy summer.
He has travelled a ton, whipping around the world from Georgia to Venezuela, to Bali then Brazil, to Thailand and Dubai.
And he has also worked out a bunch, regularly posting updates about his workouts, often showing off, shirtless, a burgeoning six-pack of abs.
His summer might be unconventional from a traditional hockey player standpoint, but it is very much tied to the core of who he is, something he highlighted in an exclusive conversation with Postmedia on Wednesday morning at the University of B.C., after playing in a very fun, very loose scrimmage with his Canucks teammates at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre.
“Last four years, every summer is a lot of travelling,” he said.
In general, he has visited about a half-dozen countries each summer.
This year, he blew through his previous record of seven.
“And now, it’s 15 countries,” he declared, with his familiar big smile. “I like it!”
That’s a lot of time in airports and airplanes.
“I think 120 hours of flying,” he guessed.
There was just one thing head coach Rick Tocchet asked of him.
“Tocchet said you need coach for gym,” Kuzmenko said.
And that was a great piece of advice, the sniper said. He has never been a big fan of working out, but for a reason familiar to many — just going to the gym and following a long list of workouts is boring.
He needs engagement, someone to keep him honest, to push him through to the end of the workout.
“So to have a coach, it’s so simple. He says, ‘Let’s go!’ I say, ‘I’m ready! Let’s go.’ This is so good for me.”
When he got to Bali in July, he arranged for two coaches to fly in from Russia to help him with his on-ice workouts at the Bali Ice Skating Arena.
And then he went to Miami, where his agent Dan Milstein is based, so he could skate with a larger group of mostly Russian players in south Florida.
On-ice in Miami, that was good. But off-ice, he was less convinced.
“It’s good weather, but for me it’s too hot. Yes, it’s too hot. It’s 34 degrees! I like it in Bali. Man, I had a tough month. I like to surf every morning. I go to surf, and after, I go to the gym. Beautiful weather in Bali. I like it. It’s not too hot. It’s maybe 28, 29 degrees. In the evening, it’s 21! I like this.”
Now he is back in Vancouver and happy to get things started.
He had plenty of success in 2022-23, his first season in the NHL, scoring 39 goals.
Whether he can repeat that scoring success again is on everyone’s mind, but not his.
“Oh, I don’t think about the last season because this last season has finished,” he said, philosophically. Yes, of course it matters than he can play in the NHL, but the new season means a new challenge.
He knows his overall game needs to improve — and he needs to shoot more, something he said last season as well.
“I need to work hard every season. This season is (a new) season,” he said. “I understand where I can be better, in the attack zone. Usually, for me, one shot in the game, two shots is good, but it’s not in the NHL. Usually, a forward needs two or maybe three shots in the game because I have a lot of moments.”
ROLL CALL — Attendance at Wednesday’s veterans-organized skate at UBC was the highest yet, with the likes of Elias Pettersson, Conor Garland and Pius Suter arriving back in town. Spirits were high throughout the scrimmage, which was split into two sessions with the ice being resurfaced in between and the goalies swapping out. Arturs Silovs and Thatcher Demko stood in for the first session, while Spencer Martin and Nikita Tolopilo played in the second. … Kuzmenko was delighted by the appearance of Pettersson. “Maybe the best centre in the NHL. So, so good.”
Glad you printed this. Just had a read before logging on to the forum.
Lets talk Jeff Patterson for a second here.
Here's a quote with in the article.
"Jeff Paterson caught some sweet footage of Andrei Kuzmenko looking like he’s in mid-season form. Unfortunately, I can’t say the same for Thatcher Demko:"
Lets not even talk about Demko being mid season form.
Jeff Patterson is one of the most negative local media people as in for years. Fine, he often has great points but one of the best attributes this guy has is throwing shade on even little successes. He is very good at pointing out the shortcomings of individuals or the team, the glass half empty side of things. It's his career. Find that little negative gem and spew it out.
It's not even training camp and he's stating Demko isn't in mid season form. For starters I'm sure Demko is just fine
and won't be going Gump Worsley at an informal skate, at least I hope he won't be.
Here's an interesting connected read
After looking into Jeff Patterson I see I'm not the only one not impressed by this guy's work.
Here we have it again. Another person that likely has played little organized sports, beyond high school and beer league.
I know there's a few on this forum that disagree but I think there's a clear advantage to playing the sport you cover at a high level.
Jeff Patterson has to rely on stating the obvious then finding his negative speculative gem.
2 weeks before training camp and he's already on Demko.
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On 9/1/2023 at 6:07 PM, Dr. Crossbar said:
So, last season, despite our defensives woes, PK, and horrible goaltending, we still had a great power play. In fact, our power play was ranked 11th in the entire league.
Gone is Jason King in favor of Tocchet, Gonchar, and the Sedins running the power play by committee ... with the players input.
What do you think of how the power play will be run this year by committee as compared to last season? Will it improve or decline?
I tend to think ... don't try to fix what isn't broken but all of these guys are winners as compared to King's track record.
Here's what Tocchet said in his recent interview ...
Sportsnet: Your coaching staff changed slightly when Jason King, who had worked for both Boudreau and Travis Green before you, was let go in the summer. So, who will run the power play?
Tocchet: Sergei Gonchar and the twins (Daniel and Henrik Sedin), and I'll take a big chunk of it for now, and then we'll go from there. I'll be honest with you, I'm going to really rely on that core group of guys on the powerplay to come up with ideas.
With all the scoring talent on this team I think it will look more cohesive simply through better structure and different voices implementing the team plan.
The potential is vast and I think the PP and offense in general will be good just look a little different.
Overall change is encouraging.
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On 4/17/2023 at 9:48 AM, -Vintage Canuck- said:
Similar to previous threads with Horvat and Miller, setting up a Pettersson thread where we can post news and discuss it all in one place.
There's a good chance this is a repetitive point but I have not read this thread in it's entirety.
Why is it this contract has to be a 7 or 8 year contract.
What's wrong with an Austin Mathews type contract. I like it. 4 years @ $11 million rather than 7 or 8.
Seems to me most if not all players are well over there worth in 7-8 years if they're signing around 25. Seems young but this sport overall is a short shelf life sport.
Vancouver knows over payment long term, they are experts in overpaying long term. How about overpaying short term?
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3 hours ago, DeNiro said:
I don’t really see it as all in on winning a cup but rather all in on finally pushing the team to become a regular playoff team again. Then go from there.
The rebuilding or retooling or whatever you wanna call it stage is done. It’s time to put the pieces into place that gives this team a chance to push.
That means finding another two top 4 defenders. And finding some legit bottom 6 role players with some size and nastiness. I think the goal needs to be to find at least one of those top 4 defenders by the start of the season.
Reading your post I think to myself long gone are the days of the Vancouver 2012 standard of defense compared to now, having a defense that can win a CUP as opposed to just make the playoffs. You're right there's more additions to be made but only if Vancouver has the players that can be built on.
People need to realize, yup we need to make the playoffs, but that is only another very tough step at this point.
A team needs a Tampa Bay type core. A decade core, a CUP core not just make the playoffs core. Vancouver has a long way to go but I think they are on the right track I just think that fan expectations have to be realistic in the time frame department.
As you point out there are more pieces to be added if this present group is foundational.
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On 9/4/2023 at 12:09 PM, Pears said:
If it’s moved for another top 4 RD I’d be ok with that since that’s the only other thing we really need right now.
I understand that, I'm torn because how many times has Vancouver given a 1st up in the past and come up short in the future while looking at their prospect pool?
This is the discipline part of not trading picks away. I do understand your point.
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13 hours ago, Pears said:
I agree with much of this article but these two paragraphs/situations kind of contradict each other don’t they? You can’t overplay your best players but at the same time put them on some kind of load management plan.
Not a fan of trading the 1st unless you have 1sts I feel uncomfortable about that one. There's other players not mentioned that can be moved to gain the so called wiggle room.
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Zach is a heck of a nice kid who's always had a tough time getting out of his way. Hope this stop works out for him. Gotta hand it to him for longevity at this point regardless of his off ice challenges.
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Here's a question. Are they having the young gun tourney in Penticton this year?
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I think the reality of making the playoffs the past two seasons were basically shot by November. Regardless of what happened after November during both seasons Vancouver missed the playoffs.
How this team starts and maintains pace is paramount. If we get another face plant during the first ten games it's gonna be a repeat crap season.
However getting a good start will at least get some play off optimism brewing. On that note there have been many a great start followed by disaster but at least with a strong start there's a chance of keeping up with the pack. This division regardless has some pretty good teams to keep pace with let alone the whole league.
I'm optimistic.
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53 minutes ago, EddieVedder said:
Yes it sure is elite when theyve accomplished absolutely zero for 5 years.
This is the issue with nuck fans like alf- they are brainwashed into thinking the team is better than it actually is.
Petey, Hughes, miller, kuz aren't enough- the team needs at minimum 3 elite players if it intends to ever compete for anything of relevance.
Ya those dumb Canucks fans
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3 hours ago, Alflives said:
Seattle will be back to being awful next season. They are a sub 80 point team. Krappen will be Kraperolla.
Why do you say that? Seattle is so close and I know little about that club. Why do you thing they slip?
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3 hours ago, iinatcc said:
I guess the rationale with the Flames is that, if a team that basically checked out on their coach only missed the playoffs by a couple of points. What if there's actually a coach the team will respond with.
I can't actually say if the Flames will make the playoffs but considering that as a factor and that Flames have outshot their opponents in most of the games they lost, there is a pathway for them to make playoffs.
LA to me is for real. So we have Edmonton and Vegas. Add that Seattle could still get better. The Pacific isn't as easy as it once was.
I like discussing Calgary these days. After Sutter was let go I was surprised to see a portion of remaining players still wanting to leave. Toffoli voiced his stance and was traded days later. I think there's still some veterans that are indicating they won't resign. There's definitely some kind of divide here.
I wonder if this effects the regular season performance? I still think there's more changes in Calgary coming. We'll see.
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12 minutes ago, Hairy Kneel said:
I posted it to break the quiet of summer to discuss our Canucks. My dark horse on the roster is Silovs. If he cam be 500 or better.
That's a pretty damn good dark horse pick. The games he played with the big club last season were impressive.
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16 hours ago, Hairy Kneel said:Canucks Army article:Like the last number of seasons, Canucks fans seem to be overwhelmingly cautiously optimistic about the club’s upcoming 23-24 campaign.For years, the Canucks have been chasing the playoff bar and for years, they’ve come up short, oftentimes in somewhat gruelling fashion. And once again, the team appears poised for a wild card or third-seed Pacific Division finish at best. According to the oddsmakers, they’re most likely to finish on the outside of the NHL playoff picture once again. Let’s look at the Pacific Division:Edmonton Oilers 105.5 pointsVegas Golden Knights 103.5 points
LA Kings 101.5 points
Seattle Kraken 94.5 points
Calgary Flames 94.5 points
Vancouver Canucks 88.5 points
Anaheim Ducks 67.5 points
San Jose Sharks 66.5 pointsAs you can see, the oddsmakers feel it’s most likely for the Canucks to finish sixth in the Pacific and out of a playoff spot. In fact, the likeliest outcome is that the Canucks finish with fewer than 88 points,The Canucks haven’t been to the playoffs since 2020, and if not for a COVID-induced expanded playoff format, may not have even made the playoffs at all. The last playoff game the Canucks hosted at Rogers Arena took place way back in the 2014-15 season, which means if the Canucks don’t qualify for the playoffs this season, it will be ten years next year since Rogers Arena hosted a playoff game.I don't pay attention to to these mid summer hockey filler articles. Great they don't find Vancouver making the playoffs. Hell, Jeff Patterson (not a Canucks Army contributor) probably finds them finishing last who cares?
I look at that list and the team that pops out at me is the Calgary Flames. With all the disarray and turmoil in that front off and on the ice I see a drop off from last season. People forget Calgary tied Vancouver in games won. (17 OT losses). I see Calgary the team dropping n the standings and LA not quite as good.
There's a few toss ups in the Pacific division and counting Vancouver out of the playoffs in the middle of the 2023 summer is pretty funny. Not to be payed attention to.
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Talk about a guy stretching a career out, good luck to him.
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The Flames are a mess? That's fantastic news. I'm not that impressed with Edmonton either.
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1 hour ago, Devron said:
For me it’s about getting to the playoffs. Creating a winning culture. Find size as we go. One step at a time. I can’t remember a team finally making the playoffs and winning it all. Once you’re good enough to make the playoffs you keep tweaking so you become good in the playoffs.
A nice plan on paper but how will go on the ice? Size matter over the long haul. I don't want to see this team heading into the playoff with a bunch of little guys trying hard. The season changes when the playoffs begin and unless one of Vancouver's smaller forwards draws comparisons to Martin St Louis, which none do, Vancouver still needs to beef up. Not all these guys can make the team as is.
Who moves will be interesting.
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I wouldn't be surprised that someone besides Myers will be gone. Just curious as to which player or players go.
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21 hours ago, -DLC- said:
I don't buy the "you have to play competitive sports" to know about human beings. Again, they're all individuals and different. Pack mentality applies when they're in the heat of the competition/game. But players train with players from other teams in the summer....it gets dropped and they're all just hockey players.
Sutter was on THIS team...so to suggest he hates Vancouver isn't really supported through your comment.
And listen to JT's interview to see that the NHL is a bit of a brotherhood once the game ends. Many players speak fondly of their former teams/teammates. I mean, players don't stay on one team and learn to embrace their new homes as they move around. I don't think it's soft to not burn bridges, I think it's smart and more common than holding on to hatred and loyalty based on one particular place. That's pretty limiting.
I forgot my usual "yawn" to your post.
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34 minutes ago, -DLC- said:
I don't agree with the statement maybe he'd "hate Vancouver". Human minds all differ so we can't really speculate on how others "feel" or react to negative events. Assign blame to location when bad luck/things happen, it's just part of life. You can't guarantee that I'd hate London...that's my guarantee to make. I guarantee I wouldn't. I've had really bad things happen where I am...I stay/love it. Hasn't tainted my view on this place.
Sutter plays hockey and has expressed that he loves the game, that comes with good and bad. There's risk involved. He's also had a concussion that sidelined him in Carolina - should we wonder if he also "hates" it there?
It was unfortunate (and yes, probably reckless by a teammate) that he fell ill and it impacted him like it did. But that's not a Vancouver thing, it's just how it unfolded. He had injury troubles here but we called Salo and Tanner "made of glass"...we didn't assume they hated it here. It's a bad luck thing mostly and I'm sure Brandon recognizes that. And age factors in, doesn't it? The same people assuming Miller will fall apart aren't applying that to Sutter. I thought after 30 it was inevitable?
There have been incidents where training/medical staff have been under scrutiny...but they aren't the entire experience that players draw from. Their brothers on the bench and how they were treated overall factor in. If you're going to be sick and "grounded", Vancouver's not a bad place to be. Despite what some here say, the players are treated quite well.
He also opted to go the Ivermectin route:
It is what it is. If he hates Vancouver that's his deal, not ours but I highly doubt it. I really like(d) him and continue to hold out hope for him to regain his form enough to get back on the ice playing the game he loves. Wherever that may be.
It's just dumb to assume that someone "hates Vancouver" based on personal issues they've had while here. If he was sitting outside sipping coffee on a patio with the mountains as a backdrop on a sunny day in spring, I'd say it wasn't the worst place to be while dealing with his health issues.
The negativity towards Vancouver is always on overdrive.
Anyhow, I totally disagree but will leave it at that. Best of luck to Brandon.
I agree with what you state but there is something that anyone knows about when they've played team completive sports at most levels. That something is a competitive sports hatred towards the other team, regardless of who's on it.
Sutter's father is wired in this way I'd say he still hates Vancouver by his reactions on the father son road trip a few seasons back.
Lets hope the younger Sutter is wired that way too if he wants to make the Oilers.
Lets also hope Vancouver players are wired that way too.
This isn't a softy sport.
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Good for Sutter wish him the best, How ever if he makes the Oilers out of camp it's a clear indicator the Oilers still have flimsy team defense if they want a cup.
I think Brandon has been out of the game to catch up but if he does good news for Vancouver.
He's now the enemy.
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[discussion] forum closure
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So how does our fantasy league.