Dal Colle Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 In my opinion Miller will be the Canucks difference maker this season. As we all know the goaltending position is one of the most important areas that most teams need and management believes that they will ultimately lead the team to the playoffs for many years to come. I know many of you guys are saying were not going to win the cup. But I don't just want to throw this season to waste. I want this team to perform for pride and to represent that we are the best in Canada. As we know Miller did not have a good season with the Blues that ultimately lead to the teams failure in the playoffs. But I believe that he'll be a Vezina candidate this year. He is our version of Luongo for the next three years. I believe that he will get 40-50 games because that is how much belief I have in the 2010 Vezina candidate. If he was a candidate, why can't he just do it again. He will. Trust me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 No matter how good Miller does our back up will be loved more. I think our success depends on two things happening. 1: Sedins need to be 65-70+ point players. 2: Our defence needs to stop giving up 2 on 1's and 3 on 1's. Or any sort of odd man break. And if Ed and Hammer stop scoring on themselves, bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dal Colle Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 No matter how good Miller does our back up will be loved more. I think our success depends on two things happening. 1: Sedins need to be 65-70+ point players. 2: Our defence needs to stop giving up 2 on 1's and 3 on 1's. Or any sort of odd man break. And if Ed and Hammer stop scoring on themselves, bonus. The addition of Sbisa will help solidify our defence and solve our defensive wounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asian player Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I'll go with Mr. Edler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJDDawg Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Jesus Tiger, Sbisa will solve all our defensive wounds? How are you still able to post here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel_3 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I think Radim Vrbata is going to be a nice addition. It's really tough to judge because last year was such a bad year, I can't see top players have worse or similar seasons to last. Clean slate...getting excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 The Sedin's cause they hafta!and Vey is my gamble. (Fox for the 100-1 longshot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyllenhaal Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I would say Miller. With the Sedins on the decline and an inexperienced #2 Center in Bonino I don't know what to expect from our offense next season. We might see a lot of low scoring games next season so Miller will have to be solid every night if we want a chance to win. Honourable mentions to Kassian and Edler. If Kassian can produce at a 2nd line rate, and Edler regains form I think our chances of making the playoffs improve drastically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dal Colle Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 I think Radim Vrbata is going to be a nice addition. It's really tough to judge because last year was such a bad year, I can't see top players have worse or similar seasons to last. Clean slate...getting excited! Same here. Players know from last year that they had a disappointing season. Bounce back season for the boyz with Willie D. I believe that were playoff bound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Vrbata will likely be the most visible. Not just by reinvigorating the top line, but with his skills on the PP and in the shootout, which have been sorely lacking for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Radim Vrbata is the player that will get the Sedins going again and turn them into 70+ point players again (just my prediction) since the team mainly relies on them to be the ones to produce offensively which they didn't last year. Ryan Miller is another player that will be a difference maker helping guide Lack to become a potential starting goaltender in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.53 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 It all depends on the performance of our 3 top Swedish players. IF Henrik, Daniel, and Edler all have strong seasons, we will be playoff bound. Those 3 are our top 2 paid forwards and our top paid defenseman. They have to produce. Those 3, as well as Miller playing as expected of course, (without goaltending, teams usually crumble) we will be in good shape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombieksa Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Tanev and Kassian step up big this season and establish themselves as 2 valuable members of the new young core. Also Miller playing lights out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.S.Strowbridge Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 How Vrbata plays with the Sedins will matter the most, in my opinion. If our top line is producing, then it will take the pressure off of everyone else and breed success. Obviously we need Miller to play well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Fox will be the difference maker or my name isn't Tiger Singh. Wait, I'm not Tiger Singh. Never mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweathog Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I voted other. I think Kassian will be he difference maker this season, assuming he continues to improve. The guy has power forward and playmaking abilities, and if he keeps improving in these areas (as well as his defensive play) it could add a new dynamic to the Canucks offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Vey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Paying some pretty big salaries for all the players...hope they all are difference makers not just a few. We have relied on only a few for so long that it burnt out our guys and screwed us in the end. We need all 20 players to be ready to be difference makers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggs50 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Sedins are expected to bounce back. Same with Juice and Hammer. Vrbata will pot 25+ easily imo. The real difference makers will be Burrows, Edler and Miller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the grinder Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 the second line center position is the make or break of the team . if bonnino fails to replace kesler points we are screwed , miller and vrabata if they don't help the team we are screwed for the next 3 years with 30 million of cap hit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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