Attila Umbrus

I did not see that. Interesting. Everything is speculation. And what I had read and heard before the All Star break was they were having troubles re signing him and Steve Y playing his usual hardball tactics. So there is a lot of questions marks whether they get a deal done in time or not. I agree he is a home town kid and they have a leg up on retaining him, but that's pretty gutsy for a rebuilding team to just let him walk to free agency with no contract. That's a big risk. Who knows tho, maybe he does the rare trade to a contender then sign back with his home town team again?? Crazier things have happened.

That got me right in the heart strings. Love it lol. So damn cute!! Thx

I loved A & B sound back in the day...I abused the shit out of how many albums you were allowed to listen to before buying haha Digital music is handy, but it's got no damn soul!

I thought he signed for 9.5 or something crazy like that! lol, whoops

Agree, we definitely found a good trade and fit for our club. The deal makes a lot of sense for us. It does sound like Larkin wants to test free agency so that could diminish the return for sure.

He definitely is streaky. But I also think he wasn't a good fit on the islanders. He had a couple good seasons to start but then Lou Lam showed up and tightened his grip on them with his defence first approach. Which obviously worked well for him in the New Jersey Devils years...but the game is so much different now. I think Lou has crippled the islanders. Barzal has a leash on him too (was way more effective and creative before Lou). So I think a lot of players on the island could see a boost if they were traded to a team that lets you play offence a bitmore. And also players who come to the island could see a drop in their production...cough cough Bo...time will tell. I don't think AB will continue his current production rate but i've always seen him as a 50 point player.

The bidding war for Larkin is gonna be huge. Bigger haul than Bo if he's willing to sign with his new team. Is what it is, i'm happy with the Bo trade, but a bit jealous of Detroit and the killing they are about to make on Larkin...if they don't resign him that is.

That's what is crazy...Horvat 9.5 mil...or Petey for 1 mil more...Horvat is not worth that much! And i'm not slagging Bo, but his deal does not make sense when looking at his past production. Petey at 10.5 would be a steal and be very fair for us. It'll get done for sure. Petey is the next coming of Forsberg, we're so lucky to have him on this team.

Ohhh...he knows what he's doing. I don't mind him at all. But his intent is to sometimes kick the hornets nest to create a buzz. I mean it makes him money right? That being said, I do think he comes from a good place with most of his thoughts, so I actually really don't mind him. And at least when he gets things dead wrong he will go on live TV and apologize about the incorrectness of his statement...it's about as close as you get these days to honest journalism. The main problem nowadays is that old school journalism is dead (present hard facts and the truth)...now you have to create a buzz, get things trending online, etc. It doesn't need to be accurate or even remotely correct...seems to be the only way they can make money is now is to take that approach...they all do it. I don't blame Elliot for that.

He tweaked his groin so will need some rest then come back for practice. But who knows maybe he got evaluated and they are finally shutting him down for the season…that would be wise. I’m ok with Silovs getting the experience. Why not, no pressure season. Get him some games in. Great way to learn. Martin will do fine on the farm. He was great last year for them.

I think Mik with JT makes a ton of sense. And Podz on the RW. Big boy line, plays a heavy and fast north/south game. Petey/Kuz/AB are then free to play a little more east/west…AB being a nice mix of north/south element that can skate and be aggressive on forecheck to retrieve pucks ala Burr for the Sedins. It works well that kinda combo. If you find the right players. That does leave Boeser and Garland in a bit of a quagmire. However if I were to keep one I would say Garly because he brings more bottom line intangibles that Boes does. And can move up the line up as needed. More and more I think Boeser will be traded. He’s actually having an ok year so if we retain some salary he is very moveable IMO

The Islanders are one of my favourite eastern teams to watch if Canucks aren’t on. I have always like Beauvillier, he always competes and is heavy for a slightly smaller guy. I may get laughed at for saying this but I believe he is going to have a “Burrows” like effect on this team. He has played on a third line for a few seasons now with only spot duty on the top lines…all the sudden you put him on Peteys wing and watch him explode into a regular 50-60 point guy. Just like Burrows did with the Sedins. He was the perfect mix for them. Grit and determination, made space for then to make plays. AB compliments Kuzy and Petey very well. And he has the chops to keep doing it. As you said his point totals have been suppressed playing 3rd line minutes on a defence first team. But watching him through the years on the Islanders I always liked his game and have thought highly of him for a while. If you think back to it, the Islanders whether directly or indirectly have helped our franchise out immensely time over time. Bertuzzi and McCabe (then mccabe was flipped later down the road to help get Burke the 2nd and 3rd overall picks to draft sedins), Luongo was drafted and Islander, Richard Broudeur was an amazing goalie for us, I think we got him from them for a 4th rounder….anyways I’m rambling but our trades always turn out great with them. Crazy thing is the Bert (mccabe for sedin picks) and Brodeur trades eventually led us to stanley cup finals in 1982 and 2011…thanks Islanders!!

Honestly, Beau could literally produce 50 ish points a year. He has it in him if he’s with the right line mates. That alone is a close wash with Horvat points wise because I honestly think he will regress after this year back to his norm. The fact we got a “mid” first plus Raty is just gravy. This trade so far is looking really good for us moving forward.

Ain’t no party like a west coast arty party!! Boo yah

No sir, I work in an industrial facility as a power engineer/operator…I enjoy it…for the most part. I get good days off so that helps.

Since we’re all getting personal here lol. I’m a 6 am er’ myself. Life of working 12 hour shifts so it’s programmed into me like I’m a damn robot…even on days off! Go Canucks go! Got my 2nd batch of coffee ready to go! @-DLC-…you wanna slide over somma that good stuff!, need it for my coffee

He is my absolute favourite. The art of pugilism is not dead in the AHL. It’s one of my main draws to it.

The Silovian one with the Shut Out

I was so hoping for that!

Agree, he definitely isn’t ready just yet, but you are right, he is back in the conversation again. I still think we have another 2 years with him. He’s one of those young guys that got his development derailed due to Covid.

Actually yeah he does a bit. I am so curious to see him play at center. He doesn’t get much time there at all. Even over in Europe either…so maybe he’s no good at face offs? But yes, love his chippyness, definitely gets under the other teams skin lol

I think he has shown well in his call ups. I don’t think it out of the question at all. He had such a major injury to recover from early on in his career. If he does finally turn into a full time NHLer it will be a great story of perseverance and love for the game.

Probably will be if the trade Schenn. He didn’t look out of place when we called him up last time either. Woo is a different player this year too. We may not have any sexy defensive prospects but if we develop these guys correctly we can get some good depth going at the very least. With injuries on the parent club you always need some good 6/7/8 dmen to plug into your team and keep things steady.

Yup he is…Juulsen actually reminds me of Schenn the way he skates and plays the game. Very similar styles in my opinion.