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PhillipBlunt

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  1. Especially a nasally turdstick like Sekeres.
  2. Fair enough. I can dig this post. I agree with the majority of it, and would only say that Gudbranson is still unproven in his worth to the Canucks going forward. Will he be the pillar of the entire defense with a limited offensive output? No. I think he'll most certainly help the young defensemen coming into the team ply their trade with a hell of a lot more confidence.
  3. Because Duchene is that much more of a physical force than Landeskog......
  4. The poster you're wasting words with will gladly make that assessment for you, as he's far more experienced in the art of knowing a player's worth through his analyticzzzzzz. Assessments from players like Willie Mitchell and Roberto Luongo are 100% more valuable than those of a misguided calculator jockey's.
  5. Exactly. Not a dealbreaker by any means
  6. Likeliness of Boucher staying on the roster, dwindling.
  7. Looks like Dwight King is still available. Benning?

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    2. Beary Sweet

      Beary Sweet

      King looks like a good option. Big gram, physical presence we could certainly use more of. I'd like this signing to happen even if it's on a 1 year show me contract. Worth the risk 

    3. Beary Sweet
    4. Hairy Kneel

      Hairy Kneel

      Ryan White eh faceoffs too

  8. Fair enough. In my experience, botchford has generated controversy to serve no other purpose but his own, even if it's at the expense of the Canucks.
  9. Not as much as I'm emotionally invested in the team I support. I enjoy all the games the Canucks play, even the ones against Arizona, so I'm probably not in it for the entertainment.
  10. Physical competition based on skill, speed, strength, and intelligence.
  11. I read it all. I don't subscribe to a certain writer, and don't read sports articles to be entertained. If I want entertainment, I'll watch a movie.
  12. Time to get Botchford to Mount Doom. Pronto!
  13. That's most likely what probably happened. I like that Benning stonewalled Botch at the free agency press conference when that turd tried to get the skinny on the potential deal.
  14. I have a feeling if these folks went out for a burger, they'd still be glued to their phones.
  15. Hutton for Demers? Oh my god. I'm heading to Twitter, Facebook, and HFBoards to inform everyone of this immediately.
  16. Bow to your god! Meaning the gullibility of the general public is tied in directly with the almost instant access to "information", not that your god is a smartphone, J.R.
  17. Proof positive of how easily unproven rumour is made into gospel.
  18. That's the thing, isn't it? Yes the NHL trend as of late is speed and skill, but larger players who hit and play a physical game are still gainfully employed. Mind you, they have to bring more than just that one-dimension, which Gudbranson does. The anti-Gudbranson brigade use an analytics only argument that he's a possession anchor and a liability, but conveniently leave out the acclimation to a new team, and the severity of the wrist injury. His fearlessness, size, strength, and (most importantly) his natural leadership are invaluable to this team as they transition from the old core to the new one. He wants to be here, by his own admission, and will prove his worth this coming season. Having a player of his stature, both physical and mental, will help to bolster the confidence of his fellow teammates. As well, considering that he's only 25, his game could transition into something even better than the rigid AO junkies are willing to accept.
  19. I have thoroughly examined this post and have found that it contains zero traces of Gudbranson.
  20. I think Jake showed a huge amount of commitment losing the twenty pounds and being open to what Green did for him. Jake has become a better player because of it.
  21. I think that Jake will come into training camp this year invigorated and intent on making the team. Having Green as the head coach will be a huge motivating factor as well, as from what I have heard Jake felt that Green was instrumental in getting him back on track.
  22. No. People call out Botchford because he is an immense troll who loves to speculate and make crap up. MacIntyre is now a Sportsnet scribe, and his first article is telling. Two writers who have benefited from speculating and leeching off the Canucks say the same thing.....and it's somehow true? Cool story, bro.
  23. While the league is moving in the direction of speed, the Canucks two closest rival teams, Edmonton and Calgary, do utilize physicality. Hopefully Pedan takes the next step and, along with Gudbranson, will help to make life hell for forwards. As well, Benning would be wise to target larger, more endurable forwards in free agency, like Dwight King, to ensure that the Canucks have a decent forecheck that wears down the opposition in their end.
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