Toyotasfan Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 I enjoyed watching Labate last night , even though he seemed like a rookie enforcer. I totally agreed with Nick Kyprios in between periods . If Labate took Burns out of the game for 7 minutes he'd be a genius. But we haven't had a forward physical presence since Dorset went down and the Canucks need it. Horvat's going to be targeted by other teams and someone has to have his back. Even it isn't Labate we need that type of player in the line up. Is there a roster spot for Labate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
combover Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 2 minutes ago, Toyotasfan said: I enjoyed watching Labate last night , even though he seemed like a rookie enforcer. I totally agreed with Nick Kyprios in between periods . If Labate took Burns out of the game for 7 minutes he'd be a genius. But we haven't had a forward physical presence since Dorset went down and the Canucks need it. Horvat's going to be targeted by other teams and someone has to have his back. Even it isn't Labate we need that type of player in the line up. Is there a roster spot for Labate? Not as long Willie is coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 We're bottom 5 in the league for goals scored. Bottom 7 for goals against. bottom 10 for PK and bottom 5 for PP. I think we've more pressing needs than an enforcer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jägermeister Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 I really like Labate. I definitely think he has the skill and drive to stick around and play a 4th line role in the NHL. It's been a while since we had a big guy up front who was actually willing to use his size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebreh Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 trade for Ross Johnston from the Islanders! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Goose Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 He just has to keep improving and I think he can earn a spot on the team. Being a wasp out there like Dorsett, and being defensively good will get him into the line up. Personally Id love to see Guance Chaput Labate on a line together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckleHorse Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 I liked feeling like the bully for that brief moment thanks LaBate we need that tough presence in our lineup but not some scrub that can't play we need that Nick Ritchie or Marcus Folino type who can eat up minutes and not hurt you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Neilsons Towel Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 20 minutes ago, Jägermeister said: I really like Labate. I definitely think he has the skill and drive to stick around and play a 4th line role in the NHL. It's been a while since we had a big guy up front who was actually willing to use his size. 7 minutes ago, SILLY GOOSE said: He just has to keep improving and I think he can earn a spot on the team. Being a wasp out there like Dorsett, and being defensively good will get him into the line up. Personally Id love to see Guance Chaput Labate on a line together. I agree. I definitely think there is a spot for him on the 4th line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Marchand Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 He'll probably have a better shot of cracking next year's lineup. Too many guys on the active roster require waivers to be sent to Utica right now. The Canucks will use LaBate's waiver-exempt status to their advantage. He's got the kind of fearless grit that the team could sorely use, though. Would also like to see him continue to develop his offensive game but I like what I've seen of him so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB5 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Labate is not an enforcer by any means so don't expect him to go around beating people up and intimidating them, I'd say he falls more into the pest category, like a Ferland type. If Burrows is traded, the Canucks do need someone in this role but he needs to learn how to pick his spots. Pests are the most useful when they can throw a good team off their game as opposed to poking a sleeping bear and waking it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Goose Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 8 minutes ago, GarthButcher5 said: Labate is not an enforcer by any means so don't expect him to go around beating people up and intimidating them, I'd say he falls more into the pest category, like a Ferland type. If Burrows is traded, the Canucks do need someone in this role but he needs to learn how to pick his spots. Pests are the most useful when they can throw a good team off their game as opposed to poking a sleeping bear and waking it up. Him and Dorsett are really similar. They arnt huge dudes but will stand up to anyone and stick up for their teammates. Teams that have a bunch of those dudes dont get walked over like ANH. Labate, Dorsett, Gudbranson and even Virtanen an d Tryamkin all sticking up for one another would be cool to see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lockhart Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 You can't have a player that is strictly an enforcer in the NHL anymore, you need a player that can play in top 9 or be a top 4 D. Maroon, Lucic etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
189lb enforcers? Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Peluso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckleHorse Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Ferland beat the snot out of LaBate this season but I did see some improvements Joe Batty the kid has the crazy just need the skill which is coming around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guntrix Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 We have a fourth line enforcer coming up through the ranks, we just have to be patient. He was a bit costly at 6 OA but I hope he's worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RRypien37 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 1 hour ago, combover said: Not as long Willie is coach. This. He ran Sestito out of town like 5 seconds after he was named coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRypien37 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 17 minutes ago, CanuckleHorse said: We aren't getting Ritchie. We had our chance and took Virtanen instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Buzzsaw* Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Labate is a bozo who doesn't know when to start a fight and can't win one after he starts it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRypien37 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 21 minutes ago, guntrix said: We have a fourth line enforcer coming up through the ranks, we just have to be patient. He was a bit costly at 6 OA but I hope he's worth it. I know you trolling but hope you realize he is a below average fighter at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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