mpt Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 1 minute ago, bree2 said: me either. they should load up the first pp and put Pearson or Horvat out there, and sorry but get rid of Newell Brown Horvat is out there too; 4 forwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddogy Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 (edited) Problems carried forward from last season: - Elias not scoring and doing too much - Brock’s shot is neutralized on the power play, he is a one dimensional player so far - Leivo has size and effort but no finish, the puck is just half second quicker than his brain/instinct/reaction Bright spots: - Pearson wants to revive his career and is working hard - Gaudette is providing bottom 6 energy in the limited sample so far - Hughes impresses despite small size and average shooting ability - Myers is a legit top 4 D, you can see how he won the Calder Trophy - Virtanen is trying to dictate plays rather than chase the puck - Sutter is doing fine on the wing - Markstrom is playing well - overall D looks significantly improved compared to last season My humble proposals: - Switch Brock onto 3rd line with Gaudette, this is now the new second line - Elias plays wing on the second line with our captain, this is now our new top line, these 2 have chemistry - Sutter centres the new third line - Switch Brock to the second PP unit, insert Leivo or Virtanen into Brock’s spot, Brock’s shot is ineffective maybe the other 2 shooters can do better on the PP, last season both Leivo and Virtanen sniped in goals from distance Edited October 6, 2019 by Maddogy 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Fig Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 24 minutes ago, Warhippy said: But...have we blown a 3rd period 3 goal lead? You have to get one to blow one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckGAME Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 17 minutes ago, Battlemonger said: We need a captain badly. Whip these boys into shape. Hold Sutter, Schaller and Eriksson accountable. Green gives them free passes and its really affecting the whole team. So a guy having a C on his chest will make him more of a vocal leader than he is today? Ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mll Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 14 minutes ago, bree2 said: me either. they should load up the first pp and put Pearson or Horvat out there, and sorry but get rid of Newell Brown Pearson's career high on the PP is 8 pts in 200 minutes (3rd most TOI among Fs in LA that season). Based on production not sure he should even be on a unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabcakes Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 They added some talent this year. You could predict a let down in the intensity level because they think that they are good now. I think that the 3rd period showed that they get that they still have to work hard. The number of missed passes is so frustrating. They'll be fine when the rust is off AND when they start playing hard again 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracksuit Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 21 minutes ago, bree2 said: go check out the other teams who haven't won a game yet Like Edmonton and Calgary.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliboy Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 33 minutes ago, cdubuya said: Not a big fan of Leivo on PP1 I was also thinking, when did he become a go to guy? 1st pp players should be: EP BB Horvat Miller Ferland Hughes Myers Edler Plenty to choose from. Regardless, we have a number of new players, takes a bit to figure it out, give them a few games. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck2288 Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 1 hour ago, IBatch said: I like your 5 x 5 lines - Horvats line needs a few more games the way it is though - same with the top line. Miller is already a big commodity in the top six (was pretty sure he would be - and then completely sold in the pre-season, he’s maybe our best board guy and a great passer) id do this if the first line needs a spark - but hope they won’t need it - because Horvat also deserves a guy like him on his line. Pearson is playing above his pay grade with him and I have a suspicion one of those guys playing on their off wing might make things difficult (would try Bear first) but you never know. Ferland will pick it up - so will BB. Both didn’t get enough/much camp in...think LA will be different...they also play CAL just before us - we will be pretty fresh. Agree with your points. It I think I would move Miller to our top line. If Boeser does not pick up his game he may need to move to the second line. Bottom line is Petey needs to play with our top 2 wingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 18 minutes ago, Jack Fig said: You have to get one to blow one. Not even remotely concerned. with so many new faces this year I expect October to be a tire fire before chemistry forms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Marchand Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 The Canucks won't continue to shoot just 5% at 5 on 5. They'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabcakes Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Rust, rust, rust.....if I see another pass behind a guy that halts a zone entry or breakout I'm going to SCREAM!!! Lots of new players in key positions, not enough playing time together, and the talent level is up on paper....so they're good right? But they still have to work hard. That was their identity last year. Where did the hard work go? The good news is that we saw some urgency and emotion in the 3rd period last night. I think the wake up call has been received. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmutzhaken Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 10 hours ago, Maketherightmove said: 20 goal threat that's never scored 20 goals? You get the idea, no need to bark. He’s been producing at that pace for the Canucks, if he was to ever be fortunate enough to play 82. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket1994 Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 1 hour ago, canuck2288 said: We had camp and pre season games to develop and test chemistry but why waste those chances when you can burn regular season games developing it? this team has way more issues than chemistry after 2 games. A crap power play and the fact our coaches don’t know how many players are allowed on the ice Relax and get a god damn grip!!! Christ!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Edler always goes into beast mode when his contract is up. Now that he's renewed. He loses his edge. And becomes mistake prone Edler. I'd take him off the power play completely. First unit Hughes and Myers. Second Unit either Benn and Stecher, with Tanev alternating. I'd rather gamble with Hughes making a rookie mistake, than a veteran mistake from Edler. Leivo should be used for PK units, not on the power play. Pearson Horvat Boeser Virtanen Pettersson Miller (Makes room for Petey to work his magic) Ferland Gaudette Sutter Leivo Beagle Schaller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabcakes Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, chilliwiggins said: Ya you think with the added skill to the forword positions they would show a better drive into the offensive end or at least a better dump and chase but all looks to familiar You see it all the time when a star player comes back from injury. The other players take their foot off the gas and let up and teams look worse. It takes a game or 2 to get it back together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.I.A.H.N Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Pete M said: don't want to jinx him, but Kole Lind can play hockey and play it well....he will be a call up when injuries hit. You know what Pete I hope they just let him play down in Utica and taste some pro success It is early......nice start though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toyotasfan Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Louie Erickson was warming up last night because someone was questionable to play . any guesses ? IMO - Ferland with 0 hits against his former team. Reminiscent of a Messier in a Canucks uniform performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 1 minute ago, janisahockeynut said: You know what Pete I hope they just let him play down in Utica and taste some pro success It is early......nice start though Or at least give him 10-15 games where he gets tons of ice time. I hope Gads improves too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIBdaQUIB Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 11 hours ago, Dumb Nuck said: it hasn’t happened yet, it’s only 10 pm. Sounds like all the beer was for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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