Lionized27 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 10 minutes ago, Maniwaki Canuck said: Yeah, Stu Grimson smart but way, way more funny. Bieksa has a B.A. in finance. Quite a bit more than "Grim Reaper" smart. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, The Lock said: It's far more realistic than assuming they will have a worse season. And Miller and Ferland are in their primes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 23 minutes ago, Googlie said: BB is going to sign a bridge deal of $2m for 1 year, with a nod, wink and handshake that next year he will get $12 x 8 if a 50 goal scorer, or $10 x 8 if 40 goals. You read it here first!! Excellent..based on comparables that you can take to LaBanc! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borvat Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 21 minutes ago, oldnews said: I had just closed my email - and up popped a Sportsnet article.... https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/nhl-off-season-power-rankings-free-agents-signings-draft-picks-trades-2019/ Who has improved the most so far? The Toronto Maple Leafs are the top Canadian team - at 8. They've improved the most so far this summer. I love it. Embrace the hate. Well here comes the train Smurf Nation. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItTakesAnArmy Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 27 minutes ago, debluvscanucks said: Quote What will this team do in the Expansion draft, who do you not sign? It is no wonder this team is so bad, there is no fore thought or planning involved. This is just untrue. It's just that you are demonstrating zero flexibility where in the team is creatively changing the markers as things unfold. In life you sometimes have to do that to stay from having stale, old ideas. Especially when your plans rely on others. Real time plans are what's necessary in this thing as the league and teams change. Players become available as other teams face situations - you can't plan for that. But you can take advantage of it. Planning for the expansion draft should take place now, just in figuring out the number of contracts coming off the books, the number that are mandated to be protected and what having cap space could "buy" in the way of picks and players. If planned properly the "others" parts are prepared for, "Plan B" then "Plan C". If the goalie gets hurt there should be another one. Planning also takes into account how to beat other teams and to do that management has to examine other teams, estimate strengths and weaknesses, watch video, PLAN how to win. To get the correct pieces things like past injuries shold be taken into account, it is not just the optimum that a player brings on his best day but also what is the worst that could be expected of that player, again Eriksson, the best would be he scores 30+ goals and worst for him is, he is a pretty good checker and smart player not likely to hurt the team, but not worth 6 mil. So the good and the bad. Ferland has had multiple concussions, posters think he will fight, his last fight Backes rocked him and he was on and off the rest of the season with "an upper body injury" and "if he feels good enough". While not a absolute that he will get another, although they are easier each time with a bigger effect, do you think they should take this into account? That would be "planning" ahead or jsut be surprised if it happens. More probable for him because of his history that merely breaking a knee. This team cannot take advantage of anything because they have put it into a corner, no cap, no players others want, not enough to sign all the players, only draft picks to give up, the future player for the team. As Boston and the Rangers have shown, 3 1rst in one year is like three years of rebuilding, JB just gave Tampa a rebuild, top ten pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 9 minutes ago, Alflives said: Pettersson and Boeser are not those two Oilers. Our guys actually care about winning, and play both sides of the puck. McDavid and Draisatl are great offensively, but they don’t play on the defensive side of the puck. Well said, Alf!! And this proves why "on paper" isn't guaranteed. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Just now, Borvat said: I love it. Embrace the hate. Well here comes the train Smurf Nation. That's it, the old avatar's making a comeback! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post -DLC- Posted July 10, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 10, 2019 Just now, ItTakesAnArmy said: Planning for the expansion draft should take place now, just in figuring out the number of contracts coming off the books, the number that are mandated to be protected and what having cap space could "buy" in the way of picks and players. If planned properly the "others" parts are prepared for, "Plan B" then "Plan C". If the goalie gets hurt there should be another one. Planning also takes into account how to beat other teams and to do that management has to examine other teams, estimate strengths and weaknesses, watch video, PLAN how to win. To get the correct pieces things like past injuries shold be taken into account, it is not just the optimum that a player brings on his best day but also what is the worst that could be expected of that player, again Eriksson, the best would be he scores 30+ goals and worst for him is, he is a pretty good checker and smart player not likely to hurt the team, but not worth 6 mil. So the good and the bad. Ferland has had multiple concussions, posters think he will fight, his last fight Backes rocked him and he was on and off the rest of the season with "an upper body injury" and "if he feels good enough". While not a absolute that he will get another, although they are easier each time with a bigger effect, do you think they should take this into account? That would be "planning" ahead or jsut be surprised if it happens. More probable for him because of his history that merely breaking a knee. This team cannot take advantage of anything because they have put it into a corner, no cap, no players others want, not enough to sign all the players, only draft picks to give up, the future player for the team. As Boston and the Rangers have shown, 3 1rst in one year is like three years of rebuilding, JB just gave Tampa a rebuild, top ten pick. I'm not taking any more bait. This is VERY chicken little and I just feel no further need to argue against it because I question the purpose of it. 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fecklund Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 I was at this game. Penticton Young Stars 2011. Roussel and Ferland a couple of teenagers, and future teammates 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItTakesAnArmy Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 12 minutes ago, Alflives said: Pettersson and Boeser are not those two Oilers. Our guys actually care about winning, and play both sides of the puck. McDavid and Draisatl are great offensively, but they don’t play on the defensive side of the puck. Really? Ours are better than theirs because they are ours and not theirs, only ours are better than anyone elses :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 12 minutes ago, kingofsurrey said: Beagle and Sutter can take turns in the pressbox while the other is 4C. Sutter is untradeable due to his boat anchor of a contract..... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maketherightmove Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 12 minutes ago, Rob_Zepp said: Canucks signed a good Canadian kid today. Strong work ethics and family values. Character guy. What an incredibly stupid way to frame this. Who cares if a guy has the worst "family values" and is a total dirtbag (as long as everything's legal...), if they perform on the ice, that's what matters. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniwaki Canuck Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 3 minutes ago, Lionized27 said: Bieksa has a B.A. in finance. Quite a bit more than "Grim Reaper" smart. Grimson's a lawyer. If you've ever heard him speak, it is bizzarely out of synch with his on-ice persona. He's smart alright (just like Bieksa). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fecklund Posted July 10, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 10, 2019 1 minute ago, Maketherightmove said: What an incredibly stupid way to frame this. Who cares if a guy has the worst "family values" and is a total dirtbag (as long as everything's legal...), if they perform on the ice, that's what matters. Because dirt bags can, and a lot of times do, ruin a room. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post grandmaster Posted July 10, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 10, 2019 Excellent! Great cap hit and just the player we needed. He just turned 27 so he is a good age as well. Very impressed with what JB has done so far. This team looks so much more complete now. I love all the moves. JT Miller - top 6 Forward Ferlund - top 6 Forward Edler resigning - top 4 D Myers - top 4 D Benn - 5/6 D man The Canucks are probably the most improved team in the NHL (on paper). 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maketherightmove Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 1 minute ago, fecklund said: Because dirt bags can, and a lot of times do, ruin a room. Yeah, but that has nothing to do with family values. It was just a bizarre spin to put on it, but Zepp is ridiculous, so that's to be expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SedinMadness Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 5 hours ago, Smashian Kassian said: Im surprised (thought he didnt wanna play here). But cool. Hes a winger we could use. Wonder what the contract will be. Only because of burrows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 JB building the perfect(versatile) beast, drawing elements from recent Cup winners. Very impressed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Metal Face Doom Posted July 10, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 10, 2019 4 minutes ago, Maketherightmove said: What an incredibly stupid way to frame this. Who cares if a guy has the worst "family values" and is a total dirtbag (as long as everything's legal...), if they perform on the ice, that's what matters. Not really. Character is very imprtant not just in this case, but in life. 2 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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