Noheart Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I don't see him being traded in a shortened season. Regardless of what he said in spring, he'd still play for us, and give it his all too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Mind Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I just hope you don't jump off your house when you find out your lord and savior has been traded to Toronto for Bozak/Finger and a 5th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lui's Knob Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Cap now rumored at 63.5 next year ... How died that look? Maybe only one buyout needed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Since we will have a season now, I thought I would bump this thread. So on the opening night we won't see Kesler, for sure. So maybe a guy like Schroeder comes up? Opening Night: Sedin -Sedin - Burrows Booth - Lapierre - Higgins Raymond - Schroeder - Hansen Volpatti/Weise - Malhotra - Kassian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogbyte Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Schroder hasn't even been called up according to the other thread. Sedin Sedin Burrows Booth Ebbett Hansen Raymond Lapierre Kassian Wiese Malhotra Volpatti Hamhuis Bieksa Edler Garrison Ballard Tanev Schnieder Luongo Get er on !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Schroder hasn't even been called up according to the other thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Doctor Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 You never know Raymond might have to center the second line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dasein Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Forwards: Without Kesler, we are effectively a one-line team known as the Vancouver Sedins. Hence, I propose a line-up that features offensive talent all through lines 2-4 rather than having a more physical team featuring the likes of Volpatti, say instead of Raymond, on the 4th line. Weise also has better handles which is why he got the nod. This team is built to have 1st true scoring line, a 2nd line of youth, skill and size that hopefully will glue but may be suspect defensively (hence will get the Hodgson treatment as per last season), 3rd line featuring two ex-Hab chemistry and the Honey Badger, and the 4th line that has an offensive touch in Raymond and Weise. D Sedin - H Sedin - Burrows Booth - Schroeder - Kassian Higgins - Lapierre - Hansen Raymond - Malhotra - Weise Ebbett Defense: Features two changes - Garrison in the top 4 in place of Salo, and Tanev in place of Rome. Alberts is the 7th man. The bottom pairing does not scream cup contending defensive pairing, so I hope we add a piece to address the issue. Hamhuis - Bieksa Edler - Garrison Ballard - Tanev Alberts Goaltending: Luongo and Schneider will battle for the starting duty. The fan in me still believes in Luongo and wont' write him off just yet as good-as-traded-player. We can get a lot more for Schneider due to his youth, and if the returning pieces are address our issues in the top 6 and our defense, I would be more than comfortable with Luongo in net. He's still elite. Luongo & Schneider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dasein Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 You never know Raymond might have to center the second line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuxFan09 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Opening night (without any moves): D. Sedin - H. Sedin - Burrows Booth - Schroeder - Higgins Raymond - Lapierre - Hansen Volpatti - Malhotra - Kassian Weise Edler - Garrison Hamhuis - Bieksa Ballard - Tanev Alberts Schneider Luongo There are a few changes that I personally would make but the above lineup is just a solid, safe bet. Alternatives I would like to see, though, are: Kassian on the top line with the Sedins - Kassian has the skill, passing ability and IQ that would make him an intriguing linemate for the Sedins and I honestly don't think he'd look out of place. It would be the perfect way to get Kassian off to a rip-roaring start offensively and hopefully as a result of putting some points on the board it would give him the confidence to produce on his own henceforth when he's skating on different lines.Burrows on the 2nd line with Schroeder and Booth - I feel like I don't really trust Booth with Schroeder. I'm not referring to defensive responsibilities or anything, moreso that Booth hasn't shown he can even produce consistenly with Kesler, let alone a rookie getting his first taste of the NHL. Schroeder IS skilled and I believe he can produce in a top 6 role in the NHL, but he cannot deal with the same problem he does in the AHL, which is playing with linemates who aren't skilled or smart enough to gel with him and finish off scoring chances that he creates. Burrows is a guy who I believe would have that finish and he has the smarts after playing with the Sedins for several years.Higgins on the checking line - The checking line is where I believe Higgins belongs. He's skilled enough that he can be a band-aid solution in the top 6, but he just fits like a glove in a checking role. He has the right mix of grit, two way ability and skill, just like Hansen.Raymond on the 4th line - This change is really just by necessity due to the other changes but I do like him here as he'd add some skill and speed to an otherwise offensively inept line. Volpatti, Malhotra and Raymond are quite quick and Raymond is at the very least a 40+ point player so all in all it's a 4th line that could give other teams' bottom lines and D pairings fits. D. Sedin - H. Sedin - Kassian Booth - Schroeder - Burrows Higgins - Lapierre - Hansen Volpatti - Malhotra - Raymond ^ Who else likes that forward lineup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonshinefe Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Dank Hank Burr Booth Kesler Kassian Higgins Couturier Hansen Lapierre Malhotra Neil Hamhius Bieksa Edler Garrison Coburn Tanev Alberts Schneider Lack Ellis Luongo and Ballard to Philly for Couturier and Coburn Bryzgalov to Toronto for Kadri or Bozak (or who cares what...) Raymond to Ottawa for Chris Neil. Sign Dan Ellis as insurance to back up Eddie Lack due to his hip flexor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangerines Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Opening night (without any moves): D. Sedin - H. Sedin - Burrows Booth - Schroeder - Higgins Raymond - Lapierre - Hansen Volpatti - Malhotra - Kassian Weise Edler - Garrison Hamhuis - Bieksa Ballard - Tanev Alberts Schneider Luongo There are a few changes that I personally would make but the above lineup is just a solid, safe bet. Alternatives I would like to see, though, are: Kassian on the top line with the Sedins - Kassian has the skill, passing ability and IQ that would make him an intriguing linemate for the Sedins and I honestly don't think he'd look out of place. It would be the perfect way to get Kassian off to a rip-roaring start offensively and hopefully as a result of putting some points on the board it would give him the confidence to produce on his own henceforth when he's skating on different lines.Burrows on the 2nd line with Schroeder and Booth - I feel like I don't really trust Booth with Schroeder. I'm not referring to defensive responsibilities or anything, moreso that Booth hasn't shown he can even produce consistenly with Kesler, let alone a rookie getting his first taste of the NHL. Schroeder IS skilled and I believe he can produce in a top 6 role in the NHL, but he cannot deal with the same problem he does in the AHL, which is playing with linemates who aren't skilled or smart enough to gel with him and finish off scoring chances that he creates. Burrows is a guy who I believe would have that finish and he has the smarts after playing with the Sedins for several years.Higgins on the checking line - The checking line is where I believe Higgins belongs. He's skilled enough that he can be a band-aid solution in the top 6, but he just fits like a glove in a checking role. He has the right mix of grit, two way ability and skill, just like Hansen.Raymond on the 4th line - This change is really just by necessity due to the other changes but I do like him here as he'd add some skill and speed to an otherwise offensively inept line. Volpatti, Malhotra and Raymond are quite quick and Raymond is at the very least a 40+ point player so all in all it's a 4th line that could give other teams' bottom lines and D pairings fits. D. Sedin - H. Sedin - Kassian Booth - Schroeder - Burrows Higgins - Lapierre - Hansen Volpatti - Malhotra - Raymond ^ Who else likes that forward lineup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonshinefe Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 D. Sedin - H. Sedin - Kassian Booth - Schroeder - Burrows Higgins - Lapierre - Hansen Volpatti - Malhotra - Raymond ^ Who else likes that forward lineup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuxFan09 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Sorry dude, but those lines are terrible. The most glaring mistake is putting in an unproven 5'9" player with no NHL experience as the 2nd line center. And why break up Burrows/Sedins? They have good chemistry and generate a ton of points for us every season. Sure, maybe give Kassian a try down the road if he earns it and the Sedins are getting pushed around, otherwise I really don't see the point. He's still at least a few years from developing into a quality power forward, and we need to win now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuxFan09 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 One more thing: My line suggestions are only for while Kesler is out. When he returns, it changes the whole complexion of the lineup. The Daniel-Hank-Burrows line would without a doubt be put back together and Kassian would hopefully slot in on the RW on the 2nd line with Booth and Kesler, which I believe is the position intended for him long term. Kesler's return would likely mean Schroeder goes back to the Wolves, unless he has a really, really good showing while he's up with the Canucks. D. Sedin - H. Sedin - Burrows Booth - Kesler - Kassian Higgins - Lapierre - Hansen Volpatti - Malhotra - Raymond Weise ^That's what I'd like to see when Kesler is back and healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonshinefe Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 One more thing: My line suggestions are only for while Kesler is out. When he returns, it changes the whole complexion of the lineup. The Daniel-Hank-Burrows line would without a doubt be put back together and Kassian would hopefully slot in on the RW on the 2nd line with Booth and Kesler, which I believe is the position intended for him long term. Kesler's return would likely mean Schroeder goes back to the Wolves, unless he has a really, really good showing while he's up with the Canucks. D. Sedin - H. Sedin - Burrows Booth - Kesler - Kassian Higgins - Lapierre - Hansen Volpatti - Malhotra - Raymond Weise ^That's what I'd like to see when Kesler is back and healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Sedins Burr Booth Higgins Hanson Raymond Lapierre Kassian Volpatti Maholtra Weise Hamhuis Bieksa Edler Garrison Ballard Tanev Alberts Schneids Lu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dank.sinatra Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 This is my prediction for the OPENING NIGHT roster Sedin - Sedin - Burrows (duh) Higgins - Schroeder - Booth (I know it's a big risk putting Schroeder on the second line but if he has a good camp it's worth seeing if he can produce with two strong veteran wingers. If Schroeder doesn't work I'd try Higgins at centre and put Hansen, Raymond or Kassian in his wing spot.) Raymond - Lapierre - Hansen (I like Lapierre more than Malhotra for this centre spot. Hansen is a lock, and I'm really hoping Raymond has a bit off a comeback and proves himself as at least a consistent top 9 player, if not Kassian takes his spot, that could happen anyways if Kassian impresses) Weise - Malhotra - Kassian (Pretty solid fourth line good to have a defensively responsible centre on it. Hopefully Kass can learn some defensive skills from Manny as well as add some offence to that line) Hamhuis - Bieksa Edler - Garrison Ballard - Tanev That top six looks a little weak right now to me, we might be fine if Ballard becomes what he was supposed to be and Garrison exceeds his hype, but right now it's iffy. Luongo/Schneider Honestly I have no idea who will start in net opening night Depending on a lot of things that line up should be good enough to keep us in the playoff picture until Kesler is back, but it could go the other way also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuxFan09 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I've seen a couple people mention that the Canucks' defense doesn't look good enough and that puzzles me. For me, it's the opposite. To me, it looks pretty deep and complete. The only change I would make is to buy out Ballard for cap reasons and replace him with a sturdy defensive defenseman. It's great that the Canucks have a bunch of two way, skating defensemen but Cup winning teams also have a guy or two who is just a straight shutdown guy. The Kings had one on every pairing last year with Mitchell, Scuderi and Greene. If the Canucks can get someone of that ilk to skate on the third pairing I'd be happy. Beyond that, what more could you ask for than two top pairings of Hamhuis-Bieksa and Edler-Garrison? We're fine on D, folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Doctor Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 Quick question, will Ballard be playing on the side he played on in Florida this year. It's rumored that he playes better on that side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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