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  1. If that is your 3rd line, prepare for a lottery pick. Would be a decent 4th line though, although Gaudette isn’t meant for that kind of role...
  2. I came here to ask this. I haven’t looked at stats or anything, more the eye test, but did anyone else think Benn looked much better once he was put in the right side? I thought he played pretty solid once he was moved to his off side... wondering if he could pull off the 3rd pairing right side along side Juolevi the way Schenn first did for Hughes?
  3. BC Historically has an issue with starting pipelines. Too many protesters...
  4. Jake is not the cause of the headache. Fans cause their own headaches focusing on where he was drafted instead of what he is, which is a solid 3rd liner who can move up and produce in a pinch and is decent (not spectacular) in his own zone, can get in on the forecheck quickly, and one of the best on our team for drawing penalties. Virtanens problem may be that he sees his potential the way many fans do and overrates himself. If that’s the case and he’s looking for a big pay day, then cut him loose. But as an inconsistent scorer he was on pace for 20 playing mostly on the 3rd line. That’s worth a small boost in pay.
  5. I don’t necessarily disagree, but now is not the time. Pods, Lind, and Hog haven’t shown any ability to hang with the big boys yet. give it a year and if they show signs of taking that step, you move Brock at the trade deadline.
  6. What about Jake Bean from Carolina? They have the depth on D he might be available...
  7. Surprised the Canucks showed up for the 4th game after being eliminated after the 3rd loss. lol never mind, you meant the score for game two. I need more coffee....
  8. I said this exact thing about a month ago, except at the time I thought maybe Baertschi instead of Ferland as at the time Ferland was concussed and Baer had chemistry with Bo and Brock. But I agree with your lines for sure...
  9. I’ve come to realize that as good as Miller is, if the opposition gets an early jump, it can be really easy to get Miller frustrated and off his game.
  10. At what point does where a player get drafted stop being a reflection of his ability to play at the top level?? I get it, he may never achieve the level you might expect from a 6th overall (although in my opinion the jury is still out in his ceiling, but I digress) however, if you look at his ability currently he already IS an NHL caliber player. In my eyes he is a prototypical mid level winger much in the way Higgins (another first rounder who never quite lived up to the hype but carved out a significant nhl career) was for us in 2011. He can play as far up as first line and as far down as 4th and doesn’t hurt our lineup no matter where he’s placed. his defensive game, while not a strength, is better then a lot of people give him credit for. He also draws more penalties then most of the players on our team. (Usually top three players for penalties drawn on our team if memory serves me correct?). Virtanen has become a serviceable player, but his draft put unreal expectations on him that some fans will never let go of. just my two cents...
  11. Honestly I think Jake slots in for the sort of the same reason he didn’t slot in after camp. At camp he wasn’t good enough. in the jets game, there were several forwards who weren’t good enough. McEwan and Ferland didn’t do what they were drawn in to do. Sutter wasn’t good either. Any one of them could be pulled after their performance. I think Ferland gets another chance, with Virtanen drawing in over Zack.
  12. This. I don’t think he got let go for the publicity so much as no teammate would want to play with him. Happens all the time (see Karlsson wanting out of Ottawa). It’s about keeping the team united and working together.
  13. Daniel & Henrik Sedin Award - Boeser Cyclone Taylor Trophy - Miller Walter (Babe) Pratt Trophy - Hughes Pavel Bure Award - Petey Fred J. Hume Award - Virtanen
  14. Johnny Canuck Jersey would be our version of the Islanders fisherman jerseys... Personally I like the skate and black and gold, but not off put by current wears...
  15. interesting read... https://canucksarmy.com/2020/06/13/the-nhl-slapped-jacob-markstroms-vezina-calibre-season-in-the-face-and-its-not-ok/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook
  16. It’s line depth that wins championships. I’d like to see three scoring lines and a fourth that can take care of the defensive side. Miller - Pettersson - Virtanen Leivo/Ferland - Horvat - Boeser Pearson - Gaudette - Toffoli Ferland/Motte - Beagle - Sutter should be our forward lines. Virtanen has shown chemistry with that top line and looks up to Miller. Boeser and Horvat together again. And Pearson reuniting with Toffoli on the third. Wave after wave of attack.
  17. Yeah, good points all. i was thinking more of a Demko AND Boeser to capitalize returns. Would that be worth a Parayko/Proverov? More (Heiskenan/Makar like)? or less (Healthy Ryan Murray type)?
  18. Start this off with a disclaimer, I’m not suggesting any trade here, more looking for people’s valuations of this scenario. talking with a couple friends about the value of a Trade sending Demko and Boeser for an elite young defenseman. More a hypothetical situation. what level of Dman do you think we could potentially get in return? Just looking for outside opinions...
  19. Couple things I picked up on: 1. I felt like Gaudette looked pretty good on the wing when he was tried with the second line. Anyone else notice this? 2. Sens like to seagull for breakaway passes. Seriously, three different times sens were hovering by our blue line for a long Bomb breakaway pass. 3. Miller when frustrated tries to do too much by himself. Don’t get me wrong, I think he’s been playing amazing. Not Even saying he had a bad game. I’ve just noticed a couple times as the team falls behind or Is outplayed by opponents Miller will try to stick handle through the entire opposing team and cough up the puck. Doesn’t happen often, just thought it was interesting.
  20. To be fair, just because you offer a sweetener to Seattle, doesn’t mean they accept it. In fact I don’t know that they would, depending on what goalies are available.
  21. Yeah, I didn’t figure that would be the whole deal. More just the starting point. Add G. Brisebois or another youngster, maybe a pick. Lol
  22. Unlikely, but wondering if anyone thinks Domi could be picked up for Leivo and Roussel? I’d love to see our depth for the playoffs as: Miller-Petey-Virtanen Domi-Horvat-Boeser Pearson-Gaudette-Toffoli Motte-Beagle-Sutter That is incredible depth that could be cycled without fear, and could do a lot of damage in the next playoffs. anyway, early morning thread and just woke up so feel free to rip it apart.
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