Provost Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Have done this for the past couple of years, having a thread for folks to make their predictions on things that will happen during the season. It is fun to go back as time goes by to see what came true or not. (the first year I was almost perfect, last year... not so much). Here are my predictions... what are yours? 1. We will start fairly slow while adjusting to the new system, but pick up speed and end up in the playoffs. 2. We will trade for another NHL calibre defenceman during the season. The organizational depth just isn't there at the moment. Even with an improved Edler, Sbisa is still a work in progress all year long. 3. Vey will be the bright spot among our pick ups, playing his way up the roster as the season goes. Good thing because unfortunately Kassian isn't going to find his way into the top six regularly. we may end up seeing Vey converted to wing again and playing on the 2nd line with Bonino. 4. Vrbata will continue to be good on the first line and have a career year in terms of points. Barring injury, the twins will be on pace for a 70-90 point season. 5. At the trade deadline we will still be on the playoff bubble, but Benning is still going to trade away a couple of veterans to other teams who are adding for playoff runs. A rookie or two who only had injury call up time to that point are going to become fixtures on our roster. 6. We will win a playoff round, but lose in the 2nd round. Folks will be surprisingly (and oddly for this town) OK with it as a fanbase since they will see a possibility of better days ahead with the young players and assets we will continue to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asian player Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Canucks get eliminated by the Blackhawks in the first round in 5 games Edler will have a better year, but still not amazing Hamhuis will play the same as he did last season Tanev will put up 25 points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.53 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 I have 3 predictions. Barring any serious injuries, Linden Vey will contend for the calder trophy. Call me crazy, but I am a big believer in this kid. I think he is going to be what Cody Hodgson was for us if not better. I don't think he will win the Calder Trophy, but he will get some serious talk, and maybe get a finalist nomination. I believe in Linden Vey, and this preseason has made me only believe in him more. The Vancouver Canucks will make the playoffs. I like the squad we have got this year. A lot of people are doubting, but I think we have a solid team. If everyone clicks with each other and the coach, which it seems they are doing, we should be a force. On paper, our team is actually pretty solid and really deep. (Which is also pretty nice considering we have a number of talented prospects seemingly on the verge of making the jump within the next 1-3 years.) We just need to gell it altogether. And I think Willie Desjardins is truly the man for the job. The whole league will take take notice, when the Canucks come, we come to play. Go Nucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Vey puts up 35 points at least. We make the playoffs Vrbata scores 30 Higgins has one of his best years as a Canuck playing with Bonino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkwing Canuck Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 1. Horvat sticks with the team for the year, develops nicely. 2. Benning tries to move Burrows at the trade deadline but can't find a trading partner. 3. Henrik and Daniel both rebound, put up 70-75 points. 4. Kassian gets suspended at some point during the year. 5. Canucks put up 89 points, miss the playoffs by 3 points. 6. Canucks and Tanev can't agree on a new contract during the year. 7. Shinkaruk underwhelmes in the AHL, maybe gets a cup of coffee with the Canucks but no more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonaldBrashear Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Sedins hit 95 points each Vrbata hits 40 goals Burrows ends up on the 3rd or 4th line and fits in nicely there Higgins does well on the 2nd line Canucks eliminated in 2nd round of playoffs Season considered a success Jim Benning / Trevor Linden hailed as gods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustABandwagoner Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Canuck dont make the playoffs. 10th place. Wins the lottery for Mcdavid. #dreamcometrue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48MPHSlapShot Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Sedins get to about 70-75 points each Vrbata scores 28 goals Bonino finishes with 45 points, including 18 goals Higgins will reach 41 points, and score 17 goals Sbisa will be moved before the year is over Vey will finish with 28 points, including 11 goals Burrows will finish with 34 points, including 13 goals, and miss some time due to injury Edler will bounce back with 39 points, 11 goals and a + 4 rating Both Bieksa and Hamhuis will miss extended periods of time due to injury Lack will play roughly 25 games, and will finish with SLIGHTLY better stats than Miller The Canucks will make the playoffs with 91 points (second wildcard) and get taken out in the first round in 5 games The Canucks will have the 15th overall pick in the first round of the 2015 NHL entry draft The Canucks will draft Defenceman Jeremy Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.I.A.H.N Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Sedins score 65 points each Vrbata gets 37 goals Higgins has career year until trade deadline, then traded Sbisa has troubles all year Edler has great year + 12........42 points.......hailed a god when compared with Sbisa - 22 Vey becomes fan fav and plays 2nd line Kassian traded with Bonino to Pittsburg for Poulet and Sutter/2015-2nd Lack(GAA 2.32 S% .926) out shines Miller (GAA 2.43 S% .918) and another goaltender controversy starts Toronto Maple Leafs loose playoff race Oct. 8, 2014 Kesler sidelined by Bruised ego.....16 goals + 22 assists Canucks fined $250,000 for supplying growth hormones to Jordan Subban Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I have 3 predictions. Barring any serious injuries, Linden Vey will contend for the calder trophy. Call me crazy, but I am a big believer in this kid. I think he is going to be what Cody Hodgson was for us if not better. I don't think he will win the Calder Trophy, but he will get some serious talk, and maybe get a finalist nomination. I believe in Linden Vey, and this preseason has made me only believe in him more. The Vancouver Canucks will make the playoffs. I like the squad we have got this year. A lot of people are doubting, but I think we have a solid team. If everyone clicks with each other and the coach, which it seems they are doing, we should be a force. On paper, our team is actually pretty solid and really deep. (Which is also pretty nice considering we have a number of talented prospects seemingly on the verge of making the jump within the next 1-3 years.) We just need to gell it altogether. And I think Willie Desjardins is truly the man for the job. The whole league will take take notice, when the Canucks come, we come to play. Go Nucks. After reading this post, I promptly threw all my umbrellas in the garbage bin. :^) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Canuck dont make the playoffs. 10th place. Wins the lottery for Mcdavid. #dreamcometrue You'd place a bet vs Bettman's rigged deck?! What HAPPENS in NY's NHL Hindquarters, stays in NHL Headquarters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimberWolf Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 We'll be the 20th worst team missing the playoffs. Benning will move some youth to try to shore up the weak faceoffs and defense in hopes we'll get a few wins and then sell off some vets at the deadline. be happy to be wrong but I don't see much chance to win here, defense is weak and we can't offset that with a skilled offense. If we can't score, defend or start with the puck after draws it's going to be a long season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimberWolf Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 You'd place a bet vs Bettman's rigged deck?! What HAPPENS in NY's NHL Hindquarters, stays in NHL Headquarters. yeah, little suspect when the draws take place behind closed doors. I am guessing we draft 10th over all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTOWNCanuck Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 canucks play hard but barely miss playoffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Am.Ironman Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 1. Sedins score between 75-85 points 2. Vrbata nets 35 3. Higgins gets traded 4. We scrape into the playoffs and push it to 7 games in the first round... Not sure who wins 5. Lack makes a serious case for #1, Miller also plays decently. The competition between the two pushes both to have very solid seasons. Miller gets traded at the draft. 6. We get 2 1st round selections...again. 7. Shinkaruk has a mediocre season in AHL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex425 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Sedins get PPG Vrbata gets 35-45 goals Vey finishes 3rd in calder voting Shinkaruk plays some games Miller has a great season Edler isn't a liability We make the playoffs We beat the blues WD Jack adams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48MPHSlapShot Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 That's rather optimistic. That being said, I'll take optimism ANY day over pessimism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken kaniff Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 1. Sedins get back to 70+ points 2. Burrows bounces back to 40-50pts 3. Bonino breaks 50pts. 4. Vrbata gets 30+ goals 5. Edler has a decent year. Positive +/- 6. Goalie controversy 7. we make the playoffs. Make it to the 2nd round then eliminated. 8. Trade up for a top 10 pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themcdeal Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Making some bold ones that will hopefully make me look stupid by seasons end Bottom 10 team Vrbata will score 30+ preventing the nucks from being a bottom 5 Lack will be the clear numbers one by trade deadline because of his strong play(not b/c of miller) It will become much more evident that Burrows is a 3rd liner Kassian will fail to impress but Vey will Sedins will bounce back and have a strong season 65-70 points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownUndaCanuck Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 1. The Canucks make the playoffs, bounced in a deep first round or swept in the 2nd round. 2. We get some of the best goaltending in the NHL. 3. Edler has a 40 point season and is inconsistent all year long but pretty good. 4. The Sedins put up 70 points again. 5. Kassian, Jensen and Vey have breakout years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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