fanzone2010 Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Canucks better pray both Jensen and Gaunce can make the team, and contribute, because Booth is a hugely injury prone, and not likely to work out. Canucks are very, very thin up front this year, and look like they're falling behind most of the other top teams that have made moves to improve their rosters. This season in the new division could be a nightmare in the making. Thank God we still have the Lions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnyard Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Sedin Sedin Booth Jensen Kesler Burrows Higgins Schroeder Hansen Richardson Gaunce Kassian Sesito Santorelli Ferrriero Edler Bieska Hamhuis Garrison Corrado Tanev Barker(7) Weber(8) Luongo Erickson / Lack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaji Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Sedin-Sedin-Burrows Booth-Kesler-Kassian Higgins-Schroeder-Hansen Sestito-Richardson-Weise Santorelli Hamhuis-Beiksa Garrison-Tanev Edler-Corrado Alberts-Webber Loungo Ericksson LOL at people putting Higgins and/or Hansen on the 4th line behind Kassian, Jensen, Shinkaruk, or even Booth...Both Higgins and Hansen are veterans and our most consistent performers if anything they move up not down. I think if one of the rookie/young wingers really does well in camp/preseason then they get the 1 open top 6 spot...If 2 rookies/young wingers do well then probably they bump Booth out of it but I don't think that's likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucksnihilist Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Gaunce is two full seasons away, Shinkaruk & Horvat three before we can really start penciling them in the starting lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFraser Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 If Weise is re-signed: Sedin-Sedin-Kassian Booth-Kesler-Burrows Higgins-Schroeder-Hansen (If Gaunce becomes a scorer in the AHL, then replace Schroeder or one Sestito-Richardson-Weise of the 4th liners with him) If Weise isn't re-signed: Sedin-Sedin-Kassian Booth-Kesler-Burrows Higgins-Schroeder-Hansen (Look above for Gaunce) Sestito-Richardson-Santorelli If Tanev is re-signed: Hamhuis-Bieksa Edler-Garrison Tanev-Corrado If Tanev isn't re-signed: Hamhuis-Bieksa Edler-Garrison Weber-Corrado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollieo Del Fuego Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 That is a ridiculous statement. So, from your statement I gather our three of our best prospects have to become the best players in the NHL for them to crack the roster? ....And talking about Gaunce fighting like thats going to be his job or thats what he has to do to stay/make the roster is absurd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snolan Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Outside of a 9 game stint I don't see Gaunce, Shinkaruk or Horvat making the team. A player has to be an exceptional talent and dominate junior to skip the AHL. It doesn't happen very often. People were amazed with Skinner, but he was a 7th overall pick with 50 goals in the OHL as a 17 year old. Horvat and Gaunce aren't quite at that level. Shinkaruk put up the numbers but is probably best off developing properly. Gaunce is two full seasons away, Shinkaruk & Horvat three before we can really start penciling them in the starting lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freaky Freak Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Sedin - Sedin - Kassian Burrows- Kesler- Jensen Booth - Santorelli - Gaunce/Horvat Higgins - Richardson - Hansen (sestito) Hamhuis - Bieksa Garrison - Corrado Edler - Tanev (Weber) Luongo Eriksson imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freaky Freak Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 You forgot Booth. And maybe put Schroeder on Horvat's RW Sedin - Sedin - Kassian Shinkaruk - Kesler - Burrows Higgins/Booth - Horvat - Schroeder Booth/Higgins - Gaunce - Hansen Hamhuis - Edler Garrison - Bieksa Tanev - Corrado Luongo Lack That's the best possible line up (at least for the first 9 games) we can get without making any more trades/signings IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Refrain from too many new faces. Probably harder to protect everyone in upcoming expansion-drafts. Optimal, is making PO's & inserting key young studs, at key moments, all the way to ultimate victory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 If Horvat, Jensen, and Gaunce are ready Sedin - Sedin - Kassian Booth - Kesler - Schroeder Burrows - Horvat - Jensen Higgins - Gaunce - Hansen Hamhuis - Bieksa Edler - Garrison Tanev - Corrado Luongo Lack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollieo Del Fuego Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 The thing is for any of the 18 year olds to stick with the Canucks they have to do something exceptional every game, the best way to show that is with the Sedins. So I am pulling for Shinkaruk, who I agree is probably not strong enough yet or Horvat to get a chance on the top line and rip it up! The Sedins don't really need a protector if the puck is in the net quick enough. So going against my senses and with my wishes; Sedins, Shinkaruk or Horvat Burrows, Kesler, Kassian Booth , Santorelli, Jensen Higgins, Richardson, Hansen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollieo Del Fuego Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 If Horvat, Jensen, and Gaunce are ready Sedin - Sedin - Kassian Booth - Kesler - Schroeder Burrows - Horvat - Jensen Higgins - Gaunce - Hansen Hamhuis - Bieksa Edler - Garrison Tanev - Corrado Luongo Lack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I think the "young guys" will be limited to bigger opportunities for Kassian and Schroeder. I think Gaunce, Horvat and Shinkaruk could all pick up extremely valuable experience playing huge roles on their Junior teams and playing in the WJC (hopefully) Jensen could get call-ups throughout the year, but I think he needs some more seasoning in the AHL. No need to rush all the young guys into the line-up at once. Build them up to succeed, otherwise there will be too much pressure on them. Sedin-Sedin-Kassian Burrows-Schroeder-Kesler Booth-Santorelli-Higgins Weise-Richardson-Hansen Extra: Sestito Hamhuis-Bieksa Garrison-Tanev Edler-Corrado Extras: UFA Signing-Weber Luongo Lack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollieo Del Fuego Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I think the "young guys" will be limited to bigger opportunities for Kassian and Schroeder. I think Gaunce, Horvat and Shinkaruk could all pick up extremely valuable experience playing huge roles on their Junior teams and playing in the WJC (hopefully) Jensen could get call-ups throughout the year, but I think he needs some more seasoning in the AHL. No need to rush all the young guys into the line-up at once. Build them up to succeed, otherwise there will be too much pressure on them. Sedin-Sedin-Kassian Burrows-Schroeder-Kesler Booth-Santorelli-Higgins Weise-Richardson-Hansen Extra: Sestito Hamhuis-Bieksa Garrison-Tanev Edler-Corrado Extras: UFA Signing-Weber Luongo Lack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanfor42 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 The Canucks success this year depends, in part, on the success of their young guys. Schroeder and possibly one of the true rookies, Jensen, Gaunce, Horvat even Shinkaruk (long shot). Depending on these guys' ability to make the team, the club adds depth. Ideally enough depth is added that Kesler could actually play on the first line with the Sedins. Clearly, that is the strongest possible first line. Obviously, that only happens if enough of the younger guys show that they can make the team and contribute. Likely, this scenario is another year away. Yes, people are calling for Kassian on the first line - which is great if he can rise to the challenge. If not, a Sedin, Sedin, Kesler first line would be potentially dominant - provided the team has enough depth behind them to make that line combo plausible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Sedins Burr Booth Kes Kass Higgy Schroeder Hansen Santorelli Richardson Weise Jensen comes up in mid season Hamhuis Bieksa Edler Garrison Weber Tanev Corrado come up during the season for injuries Lu Lack I would love to see the rookies play, but not at the expense of their development. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winthecup Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I think the "young guys" will be limited to bigger opportunities for Kassian and Schroeder. I think Gaunce, Horvat and Shinkaruk could all pick up extremely valuable experience playing huge roles on their Junior teams and playing in the WJC (hopefully) Jensen could get call-ups throughout the year, but I think he needs some more seasoning in the AHL. No need to rush all the young guys into the line-up at once. Build them up to succeed, otherwise there will be too much pressure on them. Sedin-Sedin-Kassian Burrows-Schroeder-Kesler Booth-Santorelli-Higgins Weise-Richardson-Hansen Extra: Sestito Hamhuis-Bieksa Garrison-Tanev Edler-Corrado Extras: UFA Signing-Weber Luongo Lack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpush Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I'm going to say that Torts will change the lineup from what we are used to Burrows Kesler Hansen ( Torts will use this line against top lines and will get the most minutes) Sedin Sedin Jensen (Jensen has better offensive instincts than Kassian IMO) Booth Schroeder Kassian (sheltered minutes allows this line to take advantage of opponents bottom 6, grind it out or use speed) Higgins Richardson Weise (speed, tenacity, responsible defensively, bit of grit, bit of offense) Sestito, Santorelli (fill in with injuries or to spark the team) Hamhuis Bieksa (shutdown pair) Edler Garrison (two big point shots most of PP time) TBD Tanev/Corrado (Corrado plays if Tanev doesn't get signed, sign a LHD experienced guy, Zanon/Hainsey/Kuba etc Weber PP1 Sedin Sedin Burrows Edler Garrison PP2 Booth Kesler Jensen/Kassian Hamhuis Schroeder PK Kesler Burrows Richardson Hansen Higgins Weise Luongo (65 games) Lack ( 17 games) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Sedin-Sedin-Kassian Booth-Kesler-Burrows Higgins-Schroeder-Hansen Stestito-Richardson-Weise Lain, Santorelli Hamhuis-Bieksa Garrison-Tanev Edler-Corrado Weber Luongo Lack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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