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  1. I have thought over the last year as Lind has played center more, he would make a great third line center. Responsible in his own end, is a bit of a pest and is a good play maker. He has a good shot as well but I see him as a better playmaker. I think he could be Sutter's replacement next season. Maybe a line of McDonough - Lind - Virtanen would make a strong third line in a year or two.
  2. Good points but I don't think Podz will be a top 6 forward next year. We were lucky with Hogz fitting in so well right away. I can't see us catching lightning in a bottle twice in one season. Have said it before, I see Podz development going similar to Bo's. He will start in the Bottom 6.
  3. I don't know what others think about this but I am starting to think Rathbone maybe better than OJ, even right now. Watching him play and skate with confidence in Utica has been quite amazing to watch even though he has only played 3 games I think...? I think he is 5' 11" and around close to 200 lb. He is really built like a mac truck. I think strength and speed is making him look like he doesn't belong in Utica and belongs in Vancouver playing a regular shift on the second or third defensive pairing, ahead of OJ. What do you think?
  4. And now we have no TSN 1040. I feel so disjointed without being able to listen to 1040. I just can't get used to 650. There is just nothing there for me. I am left now with trying to find a good Canucks Pod Cast. If anyone has some suggestions for me I would appreciate any help I can get.
  5. As you say,, we will have to agree to disagree on this but your thoughts were good and thanks for not going overboard with your criticism. I am not ready to name a street after him yet but I just think he is doing better than some give him credit for. Thanks for the perspective.
  6. For the last 10 games Jake has been forechecking quite well. I agree with what some have said in that, people have been so negative about Jake that they just can't be impartial any more. Jake has been in checking mode with Bo and Pearson and Greener trust him there. He is out in the last 5 min. of the game defending their leads and has looked good. I think there is still a lot of hope for Jake.
  7. I would like to see a third line of Podz - Lind - Virtanen. Could have real potential. I have to admit that I am feeling a little concerned about his offensive production. I know many have said not to worry about it but I can't help being a little concerned that he will struggle with scoring in the best league in the world.
  8. The year before JT got here he scored 13g in 75 games. Every player goes through slumps that impact their whole seasons at different times in their carrers. Jake seems to be a far better player this year. He is making good passes and winning more puck battles along the boards. Gaudette, Big Mac and Rousell all have been more undisciplined defensively and taken too many bad penalties. Jake is doing everything pretty good and is just struggling putting the puck in the net. I think comparing Jake to a player who would not go to the hard places and seemed to just skate around the peripheral and taking shots from too far away to have any impact (Mason Raymond). They are nothing alike.
  9. I love Mac but his defensive game has exposed him this year. He also looks a little out of control when he skates fast. Maybe that has impact for him positional game.? It is his first season full-time in Vancouver so there is time for him to improve but he is 24 years old. I wonder is he has started to plateau. As an undrafted player he has done amazing but his NHL career may be only a few years but what he has accomplished is still amazing.
  10. I think Quinn just needs to go home this summer and get a lot stronger. If he has as many points as he has and is still -13 there could be a bit of a problem. It seems that most of Quinn's problems revolve around his defensive game. Sometime in the beginning of the season a pic of Quinn in a boat with his shirt off. He didn't look very strong at all. He can't just rely on his talent (even though he has tons of it). I think if he strengthens his core and his upper body he will have an easier time with those big wingers barreling down on him.
  11. I know it is early and all but Inspector Gadget has made huge improvements in his game. For a bit there I was wondering if Jonah was going to be good enough for the NHL but he has total changed the narrative. He is tied with Kole for the team lead in points and he leads the team in goals. That is a huge turn around for him. Big and capable of playing in your bottom 6 on the left side.
  12. Man, Jack has 5 points in 3 games (1g 4a) and the kid can skate like the wind. He may not have Quinn's shiftiness but he is a powerful skater and may challenge Hogz as a gym rat. Kid is built like a fire hydrant. He hits hard as well. I am thinking that he maybe the best dman prospect we have (including the guys we have on the Taxi Squad). I think he is ready now but what do you all think? Jett Woo has looked confident and he and Jack make a great d pairing.
  13. Jake at 6'1" 215 lb. isn't exactly a heavy weight either.
  14. I went back to check in on that fight and I wouldn't say he beat the crap out of him. He lost the fight but not that badly.
  15. Couldn't he switch places with Arthurs Selovs in Winnipeg?
  16. I have to be honest and say I can't listen to 650 for more than 15 or 20 min. There are so many problems with 650 to even begin to cover it.
  17. I have felt a little distant from the team lately as I have realized I am missing 1040. Mornings were fun, Don and Moj are great as well. Sekeras & Price weren't that great but 2 out of 3 isn't bad . I have just never got into SN 650. Maybe I'm a grumpy guy that is not that fond of changing my routine but having Donnie not on the air seems criminal to me. What do you all think?
  18. Kenny & Sid. Do you think Podz starts in the top nine or will he be similar to Bo and start on the forth line. Hogz has been a surprise but Podz may not be as productive to start. What do you think?
  19. With Greener preferring to play people on their strong side, will Podz play LW? What do you all think?
  20. A positive that is coming from this is new younger leaders are being forced to step up is good. You have to cut the cord at some point and this shortened season is a great time to do that. If we don't make the play-offs but the young core starts to take the reigns leadership wise, I think we become a better team in the long run. We then get the benefit of a top 15 pick for one last time as we will not be picking in the top 15 for a long time to come.
  21. Watching Jack and Jett together was amazing. They would be a not bad pairing on many in the Biggs.
  22. Jake is turning it around. Next game I think he will get the winning goal.
  23. Looking forward to the Comet's game on Friday. I think Kole could be playing effectively in Vancouver right now as a bottom 6 player because he really is looking good so far (only 2 games so far, Ha, Ha).
  24. If Travis comes back into the lineup, who sits from the guys who have been playing on defense? I think the defense has settled down and have played well. I am hoping Greener doesn't sit OJ as he seems to be getting more confident every game.
  25. Graovac is playing in Winnipeg with the Moose so he wouldn't have to be in Quarantine as long as someone coming from Utica (He's part of the Taxi Squad, right?).
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