N4ZZY Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Kassian doesn't belong on the first line Shinkaruk won't make the team Schroder isn't a 3rd liner so really there is no spot on the team for him also you seem to be missing booth Sedin Sedin Burrows Booth Kesler ________ (jensen or maybe a free agent, brunner) Higgins Brule Hansen Santorelli Richardson Sestito Put Kassian in the minors to develop and get 1st line minutes and maybe he will become a 1st liner in the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menace Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 PTO would be a low risk venture for GB. Why not give it a shot and see if he is a fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wshdrvvn Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Yeah, you're so brilliant you actually think Shinkaruk has a shot at making the team. Do you really think they are going to play 4 rookies? And you don't even mention Jensen, who will make the team as a winger long before either of the two midgets Schroeder and Shinkaruk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howswedeitis76 Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I think Brule would be great on a PTO. I think Schroeder and Brule both are SOL to get into the current line-up without one of them transitioning to wing. I like the kid, but size is a factor, and Horvat fits better as a third line centre. Schroeder is not yet ready for 2nd line center duties, and is not cut out for grinding, defensive hockey (in my opinion). For this reason, he's tradeable asset, unless he excels as a winger who can take the occasional draw. Brule is a near identical player, with great potential, but more experience in a grinding role, even if he is not much of a size upgrade. He's a more versatile centreman, with potential for 2nd line scoring, so if there is no transition to wing, he's actually the better fit in my opinion. If they want Brule as a winger, your guess is as good as mine how well he'd fit. I don't like the idea of giving up on prospects, but if there is good return for Schroeder, and Brule is still near the same player he was, he's a better option at third line center duty (between Schroeder and Brule). That said, it doesn't necessarily mean it needs to be either/or...a transition to wing for either player might make the other fit in the roster somewhere, especially in the case of injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I could see our forward lineup looking like this if Brule impresses on a tryout: Daniel - Henrik - Kassian Booth - Kesler - Burrows Higgins - Schroeder - Hansen Richardson - Santorelli - Brule Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Brule could only achieve 14-0-6 in Swiss League last season (not even 1 goal). Somehow I'm getting the feeling that Schroeder would 'tear it up' in the Swiss league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastal1 Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Brendan Gaunce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawkdrummer Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 It doesn't have to be one guy over the other. I'd love to see Brule get a shot to make a comeback here. 2 way contract, cheap cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AboardTheWCE Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Schroeder has a spot on the team, but as a winger. He didn't look good in the face-off circle, so playing with with Kes and Booth on the second line would be good (sort of a revamped AMEX line). As for 3rd line center, i believe Gaunce has the inside lane there. As for Brule (and Blum (even though he is American)), I would like to see them get a PTO, just to let the old Giants get a chance to play where they realized they wanted to play for a living. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papayas Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Kassian doesn't belong on the first line Shinkaruk won't make the team Schroder isn't a 3rd liner so really there is no spot on the team for him also you seem to be missing booth Sedin Sedin Burrows Booth Kesler ________ (jensen or maybe a free agent, brunner) Higgins Brule Hansen Santorelli Richardson Sestito Put Kassian in the minors to develop and get 1st line minutes and maybe he will become a 1st liner in the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuck7635 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Well it depends, is he done with his cocaine addiction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollieo Del Fuego Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Schroeder over Brule in a heartbeat. I like Brule, but he's not what this team needs right now. To those saying trade Schroeder should give their heads a good long shake. The kid is only 22 and if Horvat and Shinkaruk make the team here's what I see: Sedin - Sedin - Kassian Shinkaruk - Kesler - Burrows Higgins - Horvat - Schroeder Richardson - Gaunce - Hansen So to everyone saying there isn't a spot for Schroeder, think again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilly Canuck Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 There's more to see with Schroeder but I hate the fact he sucks so much on faceoffs and doesn't play physical. Brule could technically be an upgrade on Schroeder because he has skills, is slightly bigger and is capable of physical play but I hear negative rumors about him off the ice so idk about him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenSurgeon Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I would have said yes to Burle getting a shot but then I read he had an additude problem. Unless this has changed you might be getting into another Hodsen situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snolan Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 He's not going to get much better... but maybe a farm/injury signing.. I don't think he should be signed to fill a hole unless he earns it. I really don't think we want to rush our young guys in - putting 18/19 year olds into the line-up is a real gamble for development, lots of people seem to ignore that. Schroeder should be given a chance imo he looked decent last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yete Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 schroeder is going to be a really good player, hopefully management does not screw this up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmania Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Schroeder isn't likely to be ready for camp anyhow, but even with all his baggage, if Brule can't beat out Schroeder he really should look for a new career. First Blum, now Brule, indicating interest in the Canucks...while Gillis continues to look everywhere but in his own back yard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THERETOOL Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 tough call .. brule is a talented dude , but I know you cant really have him a schroeder .. youd hope gilbert could be a great comeback story ... highly doubtful now though .. kinda sad .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindenBurrows Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 i love how where making this decision when we don't even know if gillis invited him to camp or even going to... this was created by team1040 and tony gallager... media... lets see what happens... go canucks go.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggins Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 There's more to see with Schroeder but I hate the fact he sucks so much on faceoffs and doesn't play physical. Brule could technically be an upgrade on Schroeder because he has skills, is slightly bigger and is capable of physical play but I hear negative rumors about him off the ice so idk about him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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