Canuck Surfer Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Desbiens was waived if I'm not mistaken. Yeah I'm shocked there is no line up of ready available 4th liners. I always thought, posted many times, that Bitz got a raw deal so Kassian could have a crack last year. Maybe there is some underlying issue, and I don't buy it's his suspension hit against LA, or they were frustrated by how long it took him to be ready last year? He looked good and even with Kassian vastly more ready we need RW depth in a bad way... Archibald might stick as a 14th forward??? I'm surprised at the lack of competition for the 4th line. I know that Pinizzotto is injured, Desbiens has been crap, and Mallet has been up and down from the ECHL, but usually we have more competition - now it just seems like Volpatti is a lock for 4th line wing. Not signing Bitz or Duco hurt our toughness and competition on our 4th, perhaps Vandermeer will get a real look at 4th line LW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goal-ghost Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I'd say that comparing their all-around game, it seemed like Schroeder wanted it more than Ebbett. He was noticable (sort of) on a line with Sweatt and Gordon who aren't nearly as good as Kassian and Raymond. Ebbett's goal was created by Raymond's power move (wow, that was weird as hell to say), I'm sure Schroeder could have scored that too, but neither player was horrible. It'll be interesting to see what happens, obviously I have some Schroeder bias though. I really do want to see the kid prove people wrong about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spotted Zebra Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I'm surprised at the lack of competition for the 4th line. I know that Pinizzotto is injured, Desbiens has been crap, and Mallet has been up and down from the ECHL, but usually we have more competition - now it just seems like Volpatti is a lock for 4th line wing. Not signing Bitz or Duco hurt our toughness and competition on our 4th, perhaps Vandermeer will get a real look at 4th line LW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 @SNETPacific #Canucks change time length of periods for tonight. 1st is 12 mins, 2nd is 13 mins and third period is 15 minutes. Shootout after. Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaMash Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 i was thinking the same thing when mentioning raymonds' nice drive to the net. as an aside, on that goal, did you notice how kassian took down his man to create a gap for raymond to cut through? i wonder if that was intentional? even if it wasn't i suppose these are the advantages of having big bodies around the net. it seems our assessments are pretty similar. i look forward to seeing how they do in reversed roles tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 So Raymond looked good then? As critical as I have been since halfway through last year, (and compared to other's I wasn't too too cirtical) I am very happy that he is looking better, and very hopefully he can regain that 2nd line form, was one of my favorite players, just sucks he feel off so much, I am optimistic and fairly confident he can play better, and hopefully re-sign then score 20+ next year. The Raymond - Schroeder/Ebbett - Kassian line isn't great but I am honestly optimistic that it might be better than some think, the dynamics on that line fit together nicely (Raymonds speed/shoot first, Schroeders two way awareness, speed and dynamic offensive game, Kassian's size, hands, speed, grit, exc.) and if everyone plays the way they are capable of I think they could provide some offense & not be a glaring weakness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel_3 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Oh, hey guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehamburglar Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I like that these are slightly more balanced, besides Sedins/Burr line being with Edler, that's like the line that will almost always win. I hope Schroeder will surprise people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogolol Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I'm really expecting a big game from Schroeder, this could be his last chance to win that second line spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Did Gordon clear waivers??? He's playing tonight. Iggy's Lust for Life is a good opening song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Are the Sedin's always in mid-season form???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Kassian going to the net...I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grape Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Raymond looked mad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaMash Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 That (Alberts?) hit on Raymond was super greasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCanuck Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 May Ray got slammed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-52 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Who just destroyed raymond lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaches Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Volpatti has been suprisingly noticeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuxFan09 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Connauton is looking solid, IMO. Looks better with NHL players than he does down in the AHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombieksa Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Raymond looked mad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 Hank, why you no shoot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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