spook007 Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 4 hours ago, bloodycanuckleheads said: Ummm, he's American, and American hockey players have a long and storied history of not wanting to play hockey in Canada (if there's an opportunity to play in the States). What???? how many of our team comes from south of the border..... If there isn't an issue, don't create one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggynucks Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 4 hours ago, tas said: demko, boeser, gaudette ... the canucks have a terrible track record with american born ncaa players. you can never have enough centers. You can add Kesler and Schneider to that list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook007 Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 4 hours ago, bloodycanuckleheads said: We also have a track-record of American players forcing trades back to the States (Kesler, Luongo). ???? Kesler didn't want to go through a rebuild with Canucks. Actually did us a favour. Had Sedins done the same it can be argued we would be a lot further in our rebuild. Is Luongo American? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBatch Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 4 hours ago, bloodycanuckleheads said: Ummm, he's American, and American hockey players have a long and storied history of not wanting to play hockey in Canada (if there's an opportunity to play in the States). I guess that means we lose Boeser next year because he demands a trade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester13 Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Sit back for Jack. Seriously, so excited for Q. I think he'll play next year. He loves the game and genuinely seems eager to play in Vancouver's hockey market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammertime Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 4 hours ago, bloodycanuckleheads said: We also have a track-record of American players forcing trades back to the States (Kesler, Luongo). Luongo?? Really...……………….. Really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoolander Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 I was gonna make a thread like this myself because I'm so excited!! All the stars seem to be aligning so that we build one of the strongest, youngest cores in the league! And the way I see it we have two options right now.... A) Unload Tanev for futures so we suck royally and tank or B ) We ride out the season and stockpile tradeable assets and picks, then make our push at the draft EITHER WAY WE ARE LANDING JACK HUGHES I CAN SEE THE PROPHESY FULFILLING ITSELF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 No need. With Pettersson, Gaudette, Dahlen, and perhaps Juolevi and Hughes joining the team, plus a couple of key FA signings along with possible trades, the Canucks may start slow from all the changes but once the kids get traction we could end up a bubble team. Then we just miss the playoffs but pull a Dallas/Carolina/Philly and score the top pick in the lotto, in our own barn so we can first-hand watch us draft our first-ever first-overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuporbust Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Why bother . We already have him locked up. Lol. Been posting this everywhere here . Just love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuporbust Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Watch this and tell me those that think quinn won't sign to play with his brother(s) is more feasible then his brothers not signing to play here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBackup Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 6 hours ago, bloodycanuckleheads said: Did anyone else notice that none of the Hughes looked happy that we drafted Quinn (including the man himself)? They looked almost horrified. Yeah but nobody really looks happy to be drafted by Vancouver. Boeser, McCann, and Gaunce all looked like curbstomped their dogs when their names were called out. They'll LEARN to love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuporbust Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 3 minutes ago, Bitter Melon said: Yeah but nobody really looks happy to be drafted by Vancouver. Boeser, McCann, and Gaunce all looked like curbstomped their dogs when their names were called out. They'll LEARN to love it. I didn't notice that at all. U serious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistolPete13 Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 11 hours ago, TheGuardian_ said: Well drafting the smallest dman in the draft, a guy just like Benning isn't going to push this team higher in the standings, if this is all they do, they don't trade for another 1rst rounder then they just wasted another draft. This kid is 3 to 4 years out yet. I guess Benning is just working for is next job. Disappointed? Yes! Maybe Demko for a NYI 1rst and then select Bouchard or Dobson I guess Torrey Krug’s play in the 2013 playoffs and his play ever since, has never registered on you. There are many other examples of smaller players like Martin St Louis performing well in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistolPete13 Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 7 hours ago, bloodycanuckleheads said: Did anyone else notice that none of the Hughes looked happy that we drafted Quinn (including the man himself)? They looked almost horrified. I guess you didn’t hear the interview with Quinn Hughes on the NHL network. He sounded pretty stoked to be joining the Canucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck73_3 Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 5 minutes ago, PistolPete13 said: I guess Torrey Krug’s play in the 2011 SCF and his play ever since, has never registered on you. There are many other examples of smaller players performing well in the playoffs. Torey Krug didn't play in the 2011 finals he made his debut the following season, he did play in the 2013 Finals though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistolPete13 Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 6 hours ago, bloodycanuckleheads said: And, there were a whole bunch of American teams drafting right after us (and McDavid). We were clearly not the team they wanted to draft him, which is extremely unfortunate. How on earth would you know.? You seem more interested in stirring the pot, than in contributing anything of substance. Vancouver is a great city to play in despite the fact that many of it’s fans don’t embrace the team or understand the game. I knew that the rebuilding years were going to be challenging, but I completely underestimated the capacity that some fans have for crapping all over team during this process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drive-By Body Pierce Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Jack for Jack? ...oh wait, wrong site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistolPete13 Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 6 hours ago, bloodycanuckleheads said: Ummm, he's American, and American hockey players have a long and storied history of not wanting to play hockey in Canada (if there's an opportunity to play in the States). If you say so genius. Vancouver is actually a great place to play for Americans because they can maintain a residence in Point Roberts USA and play in Vancouver. This allows them to pay their taxes at lower US personal tax rates while playing in Canada . Vancouver is the only Canadian team that is close enough to the border to use this tax saving technique. Playing for a team that is trending upwards in the beautiful Pacific Northwest., where you are potentially going to be a key to the team’s success. What’s not to like about that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistolPete13 Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 29 minutes ago, canuck73_3 said: Torey Krug didn't play in the 2011 finals he made his debut the following season, he did play in the 2013 Finals though. My bad . I thought that he did. Seems that he has played pretty well in the playoffs isince he has been on the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Soldier Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 7 hours ago, bloodycanuckleheads said: We also have a track-record of American players forcing trades back to the States (Kesler, Luongo). Luongo, famously from Montreal, Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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