[GDT/PGT] Canucks @ Oilers

[samurai]

52 minutes ago, canuckledraggin said:

I'd give up 2 first rounders for Miller. Damn he's solid.

nothing game but cause he is in the East I have never really had a good luck at him, but yeah he seems to have all the tools for a complete game.  Looking very good!  Defo a first rounder if this is what is to come.

[Gator]

Just now, Caknuckle Puck said:

being in a losing environment is unhealthy for a team, its hard to get out, my lacrosse team has been in this same kinda slump for over 10 years

Yakupov

Hall

RNH 

McDavid (by far best player in NHL imo)

 

Man if the Canucks had their luck and still failed to build a contender Idk what I'd do. I'm praying it keeps up just 2 more years so McDavid gets annoyed and forces his way out, before they hire someone smart 

[Trebreh]

Just now, Alflives said:

To be fair I think they dressed their AHL team.  I’m surprised they did that at home.  Their fans must be pissed paying for that.  Where were Draistl and Nuge?  

without Mclottery, Rnh and Drysaddle, the rest of that team is AHL quality. 

[sonoman]

11 minutes ago, brownky said:

Bo "Dave Andreychuk" Horvat

Bo “captain” Horvat 

[Gator]

2 minutes ago, zapperman said:

“Possible”?? Lol. I don’t think this is in question. 

I think we are, but let's just see how this year pans out

[canuckledraggin]

13 minutes ago, SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME said:

 

 

I would’ve loved to have seen that goal live but unfortunately had plans tonight and missed the game. Just catching up on the highlights now.

 

Looks like he had another solid outing. Now up to 1G 1A in 2 preseason games.  

His time in the Czech league made him a defensive player, but he has always had the offensive talent to score when he's given the chance. This next 2 years is going to be amazing for our prospects.

[Violator]

15 minutes ago, BlueDragon23 said:

Well I’m on a tight budget usually, but I gave myself a treat and just purchased a Petey skate jersey. It was not cheap, but it will be worth it. I cannot wait! 

I got one last year through vanbase 

[samurai]

24 minutes ago, Chicken. said:

Loui looked good, motivated, I think he is staying.

 

HockeyGaud had a good game too, but he’ll probably be sent down to get more playing time and expand his arsenal .

 

schaller and leivo were meh for me ship em out if need be to make space

 

Gaudette is not going anywhere.   Guys who are looking from the outside are Schaller, Goldy, and Motte ( i am a fan of motte).  Gaudette has the grit to his game so he can play down the line up and unlike the other 3 he can score - has a shot.   As you note Loui isn't going anywhere.  

[AlwaysACanuckFan]

3 minutes ago, sonoman said:

Bo “captain” Horvat 

Bo " captain, my captain" Horvat 

[zapperman]

2 minutes ago, Brock Botanen said:

I think we are, but let's just see how this year pans out

Oh for sure. And yes it’s just preseason. I’m just basing it on lineup top to bottom and more importantly, our cap structure. We are head and shoulders beyond them in that regard. One of the most important parts of a successful rebuild. 

[gameburn]

1 hour ago, b3. said:

Oilers are going to have brutal goaltending this year.

 

You can't tell me Mike Smith will be any better.

It is going to be a very hard year for them. The goaltending is worse than when Talbot was a mainstay.  I don't see them coming within 6 points of last year's totals, maybe not even within 10.  Neill, Gagner, Granlund as saviours -- they made no improvements I can see for the forwards, although the young D will be better. 

Over all, though, they are in trouble.  How long before Draisaitl and McD ask for a chance to play somewhere else?  Summer of 2020? TDL 2020? 

[-Vintage Canuck-]

"That line was really good. I thought they really set the tone tonight. They just play the game really hard. They're good together, they know where their bread is buttered. I thought that line was probably our best line tonight." - Green on Schaller-Beagle-Motte line

[spur1]

Wow...even Spector picked us over the Oil to make the playoffs.

[Alflives]

4 minutes ago, -Vintage Canuck- said:

"That line was really good. I thought they really set the tone tonight. They just play the game really hard. They're good together, they know where their bread is buttered. I thought that line was probably our best line tonight." - Green on Schaller-Beagle-Motte line

Did Green hit his head or something?

[Rush17]

Do we got a green presser yet?

[48MPHSlapShot]

3 minutes ago, -Vintage Canuck- said:

I thought that line was probably our best line tonight.

Zuh?

[spur1]

Just now, Alflives said:

Did Green hit his head or something?

I would be if I was him....he has some tough choices to make.

[AlwaysACanuckFan]

Just now, Rush17 said:

Do we got a green presser yet?

The smirk is all you really need to know

 

 

[JamesB]

21 minutes ago, Silky mitts said:

Rafferty has really impressed me, giving bieksa vibes

 

19 minutes ago, Roger Neilsons Towel said:

Really good game for the Canucks overall 

 

18 minutes ago, Chicken. said:

Loui looked good, motivated, I think he is staying.

 

HockeyGaud had a good game too, but he’ll probably be sent down to get more playing time and expand his arsenal .

 

schaller and leivo were meh for me ship em out if need be to make space

 

As Roger says, the Canucks had a very good game. No significant flaws.

 

I was very interested to watch the "bubble" guys. They are making Green's job hard in that quite a few guys are making a statement. And I am sure Green is happy about that, Here are some comments.

 

1. Rafferty was very good. He scored the first goal on a nice shot from the blueline and had a number of other good chances. He played with confidence and was around the puck a lot. He also had 3 hits. He could be a dark horse to stay with the team out of camp.

 

2. Gaudette obviously had a good game. He was playing very hard--playing a very high energy game. He was almost trying too hard at times, but he had a lot of good chances and buried a really nice goal late in the game. He is making a statement that wants to be on the team out of camp.

 

3. Eriksson is on the bubble, but he had a good game tonight. He was very good on the PK, as always, was very sound defensively, as always, and made some nice plays in the o-zone, picking up a couple of assists. He has to be on the team out of camp,.

 

4. Jasek won't be on the team out of camp, but he played well, including getting a nice goal. He showed a lot of poise on the PP. He is a long way ahead of Lind and Gadjovich at this stage. Ferraro also played a high energy game. He won't be on the Canucks out of camp but if he continues like this he will probably earn himself a contract.

 

5. .Motte played a high energy game, with 4 shots on goal and 3 hits. Schaller and Leivo weren't as good as Gaudette and Motte, but they were pretty good. 

 

6. I would also mention Baertschi. He is not on the bubble as he will obviously be on the team, but he is trying to make a statement about playing top 6, and he was impressive tonight. Like Gaudette, he was trying too hard at times and but he was dangerous with the puck all night, especially on the PP. He showed creativity with the puck and scored a very nice goal. He was also credit with 3 hits. He looked good with Horvat (who had an excellent game).

 

The bubble guys who weren't playing tonight must be feeling the pressure. It will be interesting to see how they respond.

[CRAZY_4_NAZZY]

Tim Schaller looked noticably faster tonight than what I recalled him being.

 

Thought Brisebois looked like Alex Edler at the same age, cool and calm demeanor and rock solid.

 

Thought Gaudette had a good game.  Still some areas to me looks raw still in his game, but happy he got the goal.  hope it sparks some confidence and he can find his offensive game.