Tom Sestito Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 As soon as he was signed, I thought that he could possibly be our third line center. He had a season where he put up 40 points I think? I think the coaches should look at playing him with Higgins + Hansen for a preseason game just to see what he can do. Also, I don't believe Horvat has been given a fair enough opportunity yet. He hasn't been given the chance to excel like Hunter has, by playing with Kesler and Burrows, etc. I'd like to see the canucks play him with maybe, Booth + Burrows, or Higgins + Hansen one game, just to see how he can fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Santorelli/Richardson/Gaunce and Horvat should all have a chance at making the team in bona fide roles as C or W based on now injuries and playing abilities. But...who knows right? Santorelli should make it in some fashion without question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaMash Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 From what we've seen I think Santorelli deserves the 3rd line sport more than anyone else, but the sample size for Schroeder isn't really fair considering he didn't get a full game in. We'll see. There's still time for them to make a decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Hard Truth Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Sedin-Sedin-Kassian Booth-Kesler-Burrows Higgins-Santorelli-Hansen Richardson-Lain-Gaunce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheels22 Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 He's played better than most of the team so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sestito Posted September 22, 2013 Author Share Posted September 22, 2013 Sedin-Sedin-Kassian Booth-Kesler-Burrows Higgins-Santorelli-Hansen Richardson-Lain-Gaunce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpush Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Gaunce has had a really strong preseason imo and that has little to do with his goals. He is really good in his own zone and can make good passes out of the zone. That said if he makes the team it will be as a winger I think. Santorelli definitly has speed and could fit on the 3rd, with Schroeder's injuries it might make it a lot more likely. Horvat hasn't played well enough to get a spot out of camp which isn't a big deal as he is 18 and no one should of expected him to be ready yet. This would be my ideal lineup but with injuries to Booth and Schroeder could see Shinkaruk getting a few games on the 2nd as he has looked the most dangerous of the young guys so far. I also think Lain might get a chance on the 4th to start the season as he has been quietly effective. Sedin Sedin Kassian Booth Kesler Burrows Higgins Schroeder Hansen Santorelli Richardson Weise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklehead44 Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I'd like to see: Sedin Sedin Kassian - Scoring line 1 Burrows Kesler Hansen - Checking line 2 Higgins Richardson Gaunce - Checking line 2 Booth Santorelli Schroeder - Scoring line 2 Weise/Sestito Gives us a balanced lineup. Swap Schroeder for Weise/Sestito in more physical games. 5 on 5 all lines would get similar minutes, with the top two lines eating up a lot of special teams minutes. Playing Gaunce with Higgins and Richardson wouldn't ruin his development, and Schroeder gets a shot to play with two decent offensive players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurrsArrows Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Sedin-Sedin-Kassian Booth-Kesler-Burrows Higgins-Santorelli-Hansen Richardson-Lain-Gaunce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrChill Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Richardson I think has 3c to start the year, really like santi for the 13th Send sestito to comets... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksSayEh Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Bo doesn't look close to being an option. Shink is the only prospect that looked like he deserved any playing time in the season. Maybe Gaunce too, but I see all three of em playing for their jr teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Being the most fit player to show up at training camp certainly did not hurt his chances. I like Santorelli, he's a gamer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoolander Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Bo doesn't look close to being an option. Shink is the only prospect that looked like he deserved any playing time in the season. Maybe Gaunce too, but I see all three of em playing for their jr teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabatoge95 Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Let Gaunce play for the first 9 games to see how he does. He's earned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Hard Truth Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Lain was sent down today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conscience Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 When healthy Sedin Sedin Burrows/Kassian Schroeder Kesler Burrows/Kassian Hansen Richardson Higgins Booth Santorelli ______ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EternalCanuckFan Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 just saw that on twitter.i would have sent Sestito down before Lain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyLow_ Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I don't think anyone trying to make this team is playing better than Santorelli right now, although I also don't understand Horvat being played with dusters or prospects always it's not even close i'm not sure it matters. Dude said he came to make a statement, things have been proven. I honestly don't see anything from any of the prospects other than Shinkaruk and Lack warranting even 9 games. Gaunce is bubble for me, he's there defensively and knows where to be at the net but he can't skate and doesn't cycle well so another year of junior is probably best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyLow_ Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 If I'm not mistaken, Sestito would have to clear waivers which he stands a decent chance of not clearing (as much as I may agree with you about his play). There aren't very many 6'5" 230 lb players who are as mobile as Sestito and who are also willing to fight people of his size (even if he tends to lose those fights). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dasein Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Bo is not ready. Gaunce is not ready either. Shinkaruk is the closest, but he needs to bulk up a bit to prevent early injuries that could plague him for his entire career. Jordan played well before the injury and will be the 3rd line pivot IMO when he's healthy. Jensen starts in the AHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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