Grape Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 I'm seriously confused why everybody is complaining about MAG right now, and even after the flames game where i thought he played just fine. He did make some bad plays the first few games he played, but right now he is really contributing to our offence. I know he doesn't have a lot of points, but at least he's making plays What can't you guys see the bright side of MAG, not just him on defence, because that is not what we brought him in for, we brought him in for offence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stark Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 He's still relatively young, and does have some potential. I expect him to improve after a couple of years in the organization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapefruits Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Considering Gillis and AV made sure he played enough games so he didn't become a UFA shows that they see potential. Coming into a team at the trade deadline that is as good as the Canucks can't be easy. I expect to start seeing how good he is next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marleau_12 Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 - He always appears to be lost (in no man's land) in our own zone - At times, he goes offside. He's a defenceman going offside on like a 2-on-3! - He's in behind the goal line in the offensive zone at the randomest times - He wanders the ice sometimes in the offensive zone rather than staying on the point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznmonk Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 why is av giving grags more pp time then ballard??? i dont get it can anyone explain to me?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanKeslord17 Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 My guess is that he'll be up here full time next year. Hamhuis-Bieksa Edler-Tanev Gragnani-???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sxqhfeh Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 He is a smart player for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kack Zassian Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 He really plays a similar game to Ehrhoff. Give him time to learn the system, and he should be a solid bottom pairing option for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Brown Burrows Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 I really want to see him excel here but he is making a lot of mistakes (everyone knows what they are...). His playoff game is strong (unless last year was a fluke); he should be fine. I wouldn't be surprised if he were to be traded (things don't seem to be going well at all). Hopefully he picks up his game (team chemistry doesn't take that long to develop, sometimes the system might not be right). * For his sake, I'd be happy to see him traded, would fit in quite well with either the Sharks or Caps * I'm a huge Grags fan (have been for roughly a year and a half now) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunningWild Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 My whole post got deleted?? Retype time. He's only ever played 78 NHL games, came to a new team, new conference and is playing on his offside (he's a natural lefty). He's also coming off a 3 game pt streak (which ended tonight). Ballard has never had a 3 gm pt streak w/ Nucks. Did I mention he's almost 1/8th the cost of Ballard. When he re-ups this summer, I can't see him making more than $1.1M which is still 1/4 the cost of Ballard. Grags has 3 pts in 14 games w/ Nucks (projected 18 pts in 82 gms) Ballard has 7 pts in 47 games w/ Nucks (projected 12 pts in 82 gms) Would you rather have: $.550M defenseman w/ 18 pts on your bottom d-pairing $4.2M defenseman w/ 12 pts on your bottom d-pairing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixtyEight Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 He's not even making that many mistakes, none more than anyone else. Every opposing teams goal usually has some kind of defensive mistake. And its not always him, we've just got all eyes on him because he's new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyzer Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 - He always appears to be lost (in no man's land) in our own zone - At times, he goes offside. He's a defenceman going offside on like a 2-on-3! - He's in behind the goal line in the offensive zone at the randomest times - He wanders the ice sometimes in the offensive zone rather than staying on the point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understand Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 He is not very reliable in his own end....he is not physical either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InSoM- Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Not worried about Grags. He's a quick skating puck moving d man with loads of upside. Yes he has lots to work on; but he's only 24; and considering the heavy hitters he has around him; I'm not worried about that side of his game. On top of that, hes a former AHL Dman of the year, and has been coached by AV before. Be just a little more patient my fellow Canucks fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rounoush Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Pretty good in the offensive zone; still needs a bit of work in the defensive zone and is prone to poorly timed gaffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucks_Wrister73 Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Grags is awesome, he's super fast, makes beautiful tape to tape passes. His maneuverability is uncanny the way he moves around the ice. He doesn't move like any other player I've ever seen defense or forward. He never stops moving. Sets up beautiful one-timer chances, and can score. I like him way, way more than I like Ballard, Rome, or Alberts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
believeinblue Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Man like I said before, Grags makes some ill advised playes in the defensive zone, but did you see the sick passes he made tonight? His offensive instincts is sweet too. Going in to the open areas for a good offensive chance. Thing about Grags though is that he makes up for his terrible plays with some cheeky offensive plays. He's a hit or miss player... The player that is heralded as a star of the game or the dog in the doghouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Hodgson Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 - He always appears to be lost (in no man's land) in our own zone - At times, he goes offside. He's a defenceman going offside on like a 2-on-3! - He's in behind the goal line in the offensive zone at the randomest times - He wanders the ice sometimes in the offensive zone rather than staying on the point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuckNuckNucks Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 He makes the occasional mistake. He's young and a bit out of the water. He needs time to get use to the team style. He's got a future here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Zamboni Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 why is av giving grags more pp time then ballard??? i dont get it can anyone explain to me?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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