abdemarco Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Though Boucher will probably skate on the fourth line at even strength, it looks like he'll be given a chance to use his offensive talents on the second unit PP. I find Desjardins' comments very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmonberries Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 In extremely limited viewing Boucher seems to be an upgrade over Gaunce on the fourth line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 1 hour ago, Salmonberries said: In extremely limited viewing Boucher seems to be an upgrade over Gaunce on the fourth line. Makes me feel bad for Gaunce if that's the case, but hey, that's how the business works. You play better, you get the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cory40 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Canucks shelter his minutes. Then expansion draft happens ,and they keep him for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 18 hours ago, Salmonberries said: In extremely limited viewing Boucher seems to be an upgrade over Gaunce on the fourth line. Very limited I agree. IMO fans should remember the Minnie game and what CUP contenders have, size! Fans were laughing because Tryamkin tuned Jenner up but would you not love to have that kid on your roster? Through the whole game Jenner was playing an aggressive and heavy game. I thought he was a standout for Columbus. To many small forwards on the Canucks to be a serious contender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 1 minute ago, Boudrias said: Very limited I agree. IMO fans should remember the Minnie game and what CUP contenders have, size! Fans were laughing because Tryamkin tuned Jenner up but would you not love to have that kid on your roster? Through the whole game Jenner was playing an aggressive and heavy game. I thought he was a standout for Columbus. To many small forwards on the Canucks to be a serious contender. Too many small, slow, and weak forwards on our team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Jenner and Torts are Bro's, just like Willie and Megna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmonberries Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 Of course our ex GM drafted Jenner's 'more talented' teammate instead. Was that guy on a roll at the draft or what eh? Those 08-12 draft years are a time we aren't likely to forget around here for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire_Spiky Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Missed the game last night against Columbus, how did he look? I know he didn't put up any points but was he creating chances? Did he bring anything to the second power play unit? Any insight on how he fared would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentSam Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Boucher has a great shot and release,. He is adjusting well.. hope he gets more opportunity to prove his worth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanuck Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Boucher/Goldobin reunited - offensive juggernaut here we come! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenhodgejr Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Was noticing him out there a bit tonight. I am surprised we were able to pick him up for nothing. I think he will be a great addition to our new core group moving forward. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroCanuck Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 22 hours ago, kenhodgejr said: Was noticing him out there a bit tonight. I am surprised we were able to pick him up for nothing. I think he will be a great addition to our new core group moving forward. In Benning we trust. Haha but seriously, Benning has done an awesome job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroCanuck Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I wonder if we should keep Boucher out 10 of the next 20 games so that he isn't available for the expansion draft? Who would Vegas take, Gaunce or Boucher? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mll Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) 15 minutes ago, RetroCanuck said: I wonder if we should keep Boucher out 10 of the next 20 games so that he isn't available for the expansion draft? Who would Vegas take, Gaunce or Boucher? It doesn't work like that. Boucher will be exposed regardless of the number of games he plays unless the Canucks protect him. The games is a minimum exposure requirement where among the players left unprotected there must be at least 2 Fs and 1D that have played those 40/70 games. Edited March 2, 2017 by mll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Part of me hopes Boucher goes on a tear, but I also don't want him to get picked in the expansion because he actually looks like a top 9 forward for us next year. Creative passer, with a good shot, and is responsible at both ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJDDawg Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 On 02/10/2017 at 0:20 PM, Alflives said: Too many small, slow, and weak forwards on our team. I don't think we're as slow as we were a year ago. And with these new prospects, including Cammarosa, we'll have a lot more speed. Don't disagree we'll need some additional physicality in the lineup, but to be fair, the team is in transition so I'm confident JB understands that. Just look to what his mentor Chiarelli is doing in Edmonton with the addition of guys like Maroon, Lucic, and Kassian to support the skilled guys. I think that's JB's mindset as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Blight Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 23 minutes ago, MJDDawg said: I don't think we're as slow as we were a year ago. And with these new prospects, including Cammarosa, we'll have a lot more speed. Don't disagree we'll need some additional physicality in the lineup, but to be fair, the team is in transition so I'm confident JB understands that. Just look to what his mentor Chiarelli is doing in Edmonton with the addition of guys like Maroon, Lucic, and Kassian to support the skilled guys. I think that's JB's mindset as well. I don't think we are all that small either. Our current roster has 4 players under 6 ft (Bachman, Biega, Stetcher and Boucher) while Pittsburgh has 7 players under 6 Ft.......how has that been working for them? As you say though, we could use a little more physicality amongst our forwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackcanuck Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) First goal of many as a Canuck Trevor Beggs @BeggsTHW 2m2 minutes ago Reid Boucher with the highest CF60 & CA60 on the #Canucks. He deserves a longer look in the top six. Edited March 2, 2017 by Mackcanuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV's Coin Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 ^Is that Kyle Wellwood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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