250Integra Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 I was impressed in camp and I am still impressed with Graovac's game. Big guy that can skate well and has some decent hands. He'll be a great call up at some point during the year. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 2 minutes ago, Hairy Kneel said: Expectations were too high for Jake. Just plunk him on the 4th line and let him work it out for himself. Open up a spot for MacEwan or Graovac by waiving LE. We need a mucker in the trenches, to hit and drop the mitts. Teams still target us like 2011 we're not getting easy games - and make opposing goalies look like Vezina. I like this idea. I figured Graovac would be cut early, but he's getting quite the look. I though he looked like one of our more engaged players last night, and Jim loves bigger players. He might be a good choice as 13th F and get him into games where we need more physical presence. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoosh Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 I’m not worried about our scoring. But our defensive game (forwards and d) and lack of quality goaltending has so far been sad to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taskicon Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 I think some of the players have played too many preseason games. They are bored. I’m not worried though once real games hit the intensity will pick up, just like last year. Preseason is just for players to get their feet under them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIBdaQUIB Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 23 hours ago, Hairy Kneel said: Green could phrase it better, maybe something like... "Do I think it was worth more than 2? Hell yeah. And I agree the league should look at it. Those are the types of hits we're trying to take out of the game aren't we? Does it matter that it was BB? -- "Well aren't we promoting the NHL with our best players? So yeah I think our skill guys in the league deserve some consideration yeah, and also because he was in the middle of making a real hockey play and not trying to injure someone. Tierney could read his name plate". Should our bench be policing attacks on our top players?-- "We coaches don't tap guys on the shoulder anymore, but it's an emotional game and if someone takes Tierneys hit personal sure someone may call him out on it." "And Tierney has to back it up doesn't he?" Sounds like the kind of response a team of lawyers would put together. Very nice and politically correct. The problem is, this team does have a reputation for rolling over when it's players are targeted and liberties are taken. Much of the hockey world including many ex players were disgusted that the Canucks showed no response to the assaults on Petey last year. The hit on Brock wasn't predatory but it is the kind of hit, many teammates on other teams would immediately react to and go after the perpetrator. It was refreshing to have SChenn around last year and see how he stood up for our young players in the moment. The hockey world respects that and so do the players. THat kind of "have your back" is a big part of a team's success. I just don't see the Nucks having that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 2 minutes ago, DIBdaQUIB said: Sounds like the kind of response a team of lawyers would put together. Very nice and politically correct. The problem is, this team does have a reputation for rolling over when it's players are targeted and liberties are taken. Much of the hockey world including many ex players were disgusted that the Canucks showed no response to the assaults on Petey last year. The hit on Brock wasn't predatory but it is the kind of hit, many teammates on other teams would immediately react to and go after the perpetrator. It was refreshing to have SChenn around last year and see how he stood up for our young players in the moment. The hockey world respects that and so do the players. THat kind of "have your back" is a big part of a team's success. I just don't see the Nucks having that. Right I forgot about Schenn, yes he did do that. It's funny how we focus on skill players when we neglect the value of the Schenns and Dorsetts to create a safe working environment. Schenn was a positive that way and a good vet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 11 hours ago, 6string said: Damage control? Second look? People change their minds sometimes, see things better with a replay and a second thought. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 1 hour ago, 250Integra said: I was impressed in camp and I am still impressed with Graovac's game. Big guy that can skate well and has some decent hands. He'll be a great call up at some point during the year. What I like is that he seems to be getting better each game - more confidence. i think the guy has good IQ and patience. we will see. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieChan Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 This team a constructed by JB allows way to many goals form the D side to make the play-off as constructed We need a stay at home D man like Muzzin or we will be in position for a lottery pick again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirotashi Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 10 hours ago, HorvatToBaertschi said: Sarcasm? Ya totally.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bure2Win Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Demko's play worries me, there's a lot riding on him for our future......Sigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyD Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 48 minutes ago, Bure2Win said: Demko's play worries me, there's a lot riding on him for our future......Sigh People get angry when I say he's still a few years away. He's got amazing athleticism, but his technical fundamentals need help, mainly his rebound control. He has improved lots though since he first dawned the jersey however. He'd be great at lower levels because you have to react more at those levels, in the NHL you don't have time to react as much and relies heavily on technique. Goalies like Luongo were super rare because he was way more athletic in net than most, but he also had an extremely good knack for reading the play in front of him which allowed him to succeed. I don't see that ability yet in Demko. Hopefully with experience he'll learn it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastal1 Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 4 hours ago, Warhippy said: I hate streaming now...I can't watch any hockey and it's so frustrating But....were average in the pre-season? Middle of the pack? how terrible... I remember when the Oilers and Toronto dominated their preseasons a few years back. Oilers won the draft lottery, then Toronto did. It's like panicking over a game of shinny. You don't Everyone knows that the games do not matter until April. That is what teams are judged by, and only that. Anyone cares that St Louis was in last place overall in early January? Anyone cares that Tampa Bay finished first? Did Calgary have a good season last year, or how about Colorado? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofsurrey Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 14 hours ago, canuck73_3 said: Ok, Sutter isn't old though. I see your ignorance is in full season form. I was training all summer... what can i say.. Stutter turns 31 this season..... some guys just age quicker than others... He had a solid career but his best hockey is in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph. Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Had the pleasure of being stuck sitting behind a bunch of kids last night vaping into their jackets, as if nobody noticed the clouds leaking out of them. Kept doing it even after a parent in our row (who was there with the approx. 5-7 year old son) asked them to stop. Security was... ineffective. Buffalo chicken tenders were good tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck73_3 Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 27 minutes ago, kingofsurrey said: I was training all summer... what can i say.. Stutter turns 31 this season..... some guys just age quicker than others... He had a solid career but his best hockey is in the past. If he was a top 6 C your take would have some relevance. Defensive focused players especially smart ones can be effective until their mid-late 30’s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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