-Vintage Canuck- Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Burrows will play with the Sedins tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disisdayear Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Kassian and the Sedins on paper look like a match made in heaven. Even with Kassian's impressive 5 goals he just isn't a fit with the Sedins. It can be argued that all of Kassian's goals were "garbage" tip ins. Notice how the Sedins struggled mightily in absence of Burrows. They couldn't even pass to each other without fumbling the puck. So un-Sedin like! Now that AV put Burrows back on the 1st line the Sedins look like themselves. Burrows forecheck and ability to dig the puck out from the boards to keep offensive pressure is on another level. This guy just works harder, skates harder, wants it harder than 99% of NHL players aka Work Ethic. This Kassian experiment is all but dead. Good on him for contributing but he's a 4th line player right now with ability to move up a line depending on his play. STOP TAKING BURROWS OFF 1ST LINE. WHY FIX SOMETHING THATS NOT BROKE??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouria Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Sedins have looked just as good with Kassian as they have with Burrows. Unfortunately though, in neither case have they been consistent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouria Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 I'd like to use a Burrows - Kesler - Hansen shutdown line. Those 3 would give top lines fits. That would leave Booth and Raymond on Schroeder's wings, to provide a bit more offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksFanInT.O. Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I'd like to use a Burrows - Kesler - Hansen shutdown line. Those 3 would give top lines fits. That would leave Booth and Raymond on Schroeder's wings, to provide a bit more offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButterBean Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Burrows with Sedins have been the only consistent and proven line for us in these past three to four years since he first played on that line. Kassian's problem has been his consistency and he needs to work on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I'd like to use a Burrows - Kesler - Hansen shutdown line. Those 3 would give top lines fits. That would leave Booth and Raymond on Schroeder's wings, to provide a bit more offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugemanskost Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Just throwin' it out there... Twins - Kes Booth - Burr - Kass Raymond - Schroeder - Hansen Higgy - Manny - Lappy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Except where is that consistent production in the playoffs? Sedins with Burrows is a broken record. Kassian offers a different element on the top line that could work out for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwnstar Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Its paying off lately... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Heyman Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I like Kassian with the Sedins more this season. The twins are playing 500x tougher and Kassian is making space, scoring and making sure no one messes with them. I love Burr and he's clutch as hell but he's just been outplayed a bit by Kassian. When he got out back with the Sedins he shot a puck right into Hanks chest and missed a tip in that Kassian would have had as a righty. Not hating but Im of the opinion that Kass should be with the twins and Burr with Schroeder and Raymond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SvenBae Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Kevin Bieksa missed the game day skate with an illness, but he’s expected to play. Winger Alex Burrows took a shot on the wrist this morning, but will be in the line-up tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 OP I think your analysis and this thread is a pile if steaming crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancouver's comeback Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 all of Kassian's goals were "garbage" tip ins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobopan Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Our lineup is much much better if were able to have Kassian on the top line. Yes Burrows is probably the best fit but if the Sedins can finally get going when has it ever mattered who they played with.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicNuckleHead09 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Wow, We have no second line! Stop throwing Kass and the Sedins under the bus we are winning games FFS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maninthebox Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 This "Kassian on the 1st line" thing is almost as annoying as the alleged goalie controversy. He'll get moved around like everyone else throughout the season, depending on how everyone plays. Burrows is obviously a far better fit with the twins, but there's no reason to not give Kass some games/shifts to try and develop something with them. That said, he has not benefited them in any of the ways people on this board keep saying. He is not creating space, not cycling well, not forechecking consistantly, and teams are certainly not intimidated enough by him to somehow stop playing physical against the Sedins. He has found success potting goals in tight and shown potential as a playmaker and physical presence. Overhyping his play will only lead to frustration and eventual backlash by some fans. I look forward to seeing him play with Kesler and Booth (or whoever). I honestly think Kassian's skillset will benefit Kes more than the Sedins, and that would be one hell of a tough, skilled 2nd unit. (edit) Not to mention the fact that teams were able to focus heavily on the Sedin line during playoffs because the Canucks have really had no secondary threat worth the trouble since Kesler v Nashville. Options, people; be glad we have some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggins Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I'd like to use a Burrows - Kesler - Hansen shutdown line. Those 3 would give top lines fits. That would leave Booth and Raymond on Schroeder's wings, to provide a bit more offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kesler's Nose Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I agree, i would like to see Burrows back on the Sedin line. When Burrows was put back on that line, they just seemed to click. Daniel and Henrik played the way they usually do. I actually would like to see a line of Raymond - JS - Kassian. I think that line has some potential together. Didn't they play together in some scrimage before the season began? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rypien37 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 When healthy, I really think this line-up would be most effective: Sedin - Sedin - Kassian Booth - Kesler - Burrows Higgins - BIG C through trade - Hansen Volpatti - Malhotra - Lapierre I just don't see a spot for Raymond, and really had to debate on keeping Manny in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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