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Pettersson uncertain about future with Canucks ( article)
RakuRaku replied to cuporbust's topic in Canucks Talk
Exactly my thoughts... I meant to say he has the potential to reach that level.... but he hasn't put in the time yet!! -
Pettersson uncertain about future with Canucks ( article)
RakuRaku replied to cuporbust's topic in Canucks Talk
I agree..... he definitely shows he's capable of being the next great thing in the $9-10M range IF he can stay healthy and produce consistently... but it just sucks that our cap space is super tight even after clearing out all the dead wood contracts... In hindsight, maybe we shouldn't have acquired Dickinson and brought back Sutter... 'coz we need to somehow fit back in Petey and Hughes.... I would have been happy with Boyd as our 4C, put Miller as our 3C and just sign up a bunch of cheap minions on the FA market at $750k who can do a decent job... done! -
Pettersson uncertain about future with Canucks ( article)
RakuRaku replied to cuporbust's topic in Canucks Talk
well... in the world (mind) of Petey, he's the franchse player of the Canucks... why would he need to take a discount at age 22? he knows damn well there are teams out there willing to pay him $9M+ right now! superstars that are willing to take discounts are usually well into their 30s and are still hungry for the Cup!! -
Pettersson uncertain about future with Canucks ( article)
RakuRaku replied to cuporbust's topic in Canucks Talk
I guess we would never know what he really thinks.... but judging by the paper and quotes... he sounded like he wants big big $ and a chance to win every season..... sorry, not here son!! can't let you handcuff this team just because you had 2 amazing seasons... if he insists on getting $8M+ a season, we should just use that cap space on 2 good forwards instead to spread the offense around instead of loading all up on one centre! -
[Signing] Canucks re-sign Olli Juolevi
RakuRaku replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
seriously?? you rate Schenn as our #6??? Myers and Hamonic are the top 2 RHD's locked in... so you want Poolman to share time with Schenn?? I'm confused... I think Rathbone and Juolevi should be our 6/7... unless Schenn outshines them at camp and can also cover left side in a pinch! -
[Signing] Canucks re-sign Olli Juolevi
RakuRaku replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
Well.. ya never know... he's on a 2-year contract and most teams nowadays prefer using younger guys... keep in mind he was used sparingly so it's not like he was an indispensible part! I like him.... but realistically if we have to use him more than 20% of the season, we are in deep trouble!!! -
OK... this thing just popped up on my Twitter... I have no idea who Taj is other than that our cult hero Rick Dhaliwal follows him too!! Is he a pure troll or he's half legit????? It makes zero sense if the Wild can't afford him.... and we have enough challenge re-signing Petey, Hughes, Dickinson.... unless we have a 3rd team (Coyotes? Sabres?) to make this deal happen???
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[Signing] Canucks sign Justin Dowling
RakuRaku replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
Same here.... JB finally found some NHL bodies that can really play.... I really believe Di Giuseppe & Dowling > Megna & Skille Di Giuseppe and Dowling are serious business.. they don't just float around... they try hard on every shift!! So glad we got them to round out our 4th line + extras!! -
[Signing] Canucks sign Justin Dowling
RakuRaku replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
I'm also starting to like this signing more and more... JB obviously sees something real special in this guy by giving him a 2-year deal!! The more I watch him on YouTube highlights, the more I feel he can grab a spot off Highmore's hands! Dowling plays C and wing effectively so that's a huge plus!! The only knock on him is his 5'10 frame but he's a more proven NHLer than Highmore and MacEwen!! -
[Signing] Canucks re-sign Olli Juolevi
RakuRaku replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
Just curious... can Olli play on the right side too or he almost never had? Reason I'm asking is, we don't really need to carry Schenn on active roster as he's just good as a 1st call-up option... if Olli is good enough then we keep him as our 6/7th D-man and keep 2 extra forwards to offer more flexibility... also, having Schenn play in Abbotsford brings more benefits too as he gets regular minutes to stay sharp AND be their leader! -
[Signing] Canucks re-sign Olli Juolevi
RakuRaku replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
Hmmmm then we pray that our bottom 6 will be able to over-achieve!! -
[Signing] Canucks re-sign Olli Juolevi
RakuRaku replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
So... after this deal, do we still have $ left after re-signing Petey and Hughes, assuming bridge deals for $6.5-7M per for each... I'd love to JB add one experienced, big physical guy who can play C and wing.... then we'll have a very competitive roster! -
Predictions for Canucks opening night lineup
RakuRaku replied to Beary Sweet's topic in Canucks Talk
I'd start MacEwen ahead of Highmore IF big Mac can play physical again!! We need his size and grit! Highmore will face really stiff competition at camp for the extra forward spot(s)... I feel that any of these guys are good enough to steal his lunch: Dries, Di Giussepe, Gadjovich -
[Discussion] Are the Canucks now a legitimate playoff team?
RakuRaku replied to Elias Pettersson's topic in Canucks Talk
There are so many variables that have to work in Canucks' favour: OEL having a bounce back year, Garland keeping up the production, Demko even better than ever, Podkolzin setting in well and chipping in 30+ pts, Petey staying injury free AND our defense getting solid!! -
[Signing] Oilers sign Brendan Perlini
RakuRaku replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
Ewwww... Why's it brown inside?? -
[Signing] Kraken sign Marcus Johansson
RakuRaku replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
You forgot Lind!!! He might break out............................. or he might not! -
Predictions for Canucks opening night lineup
RakuRaku replied to Beary Sweet's topic in Canucks Talk
From all indications, Klimovich has great potential but is still very raw for the NHL level.. so let's hope he'll head right to Abbotsford to get some development there!! Rathbone is totally NHL-ready!!! -
Predictions for Canucks opening night lineup
RakuRaku replied to Beary Sweet's topic in Canucks Talk
OK... if I were Green and feel like getting maximum offensive output and using just the 4th line to crash and shut things down.. this should work: Miller - Petey - Boeser (let's keep this golden line to start the season) Pearson - Horvat - Garland (let's not mess with the special chemistry between Bo & Pear) Hoglander - Dickinson - Podkolzin (let's please JB and try out his new 3C!) Motte - Sutter - MacEwen Gadjovich can slot in for Z-Mac anytime if we are not seeing some consistent physical play... Di Giussepe can rotate too if we wanna squeeze out some extra offense If Podkolzin isn't quite ready and needs fewer minutes... he and Motte can swap too!! Motte is the most underrated 2-way guy we got!! DONE! LET'S GO BOYS! -
Predictions for Canucks opening night lineup
RakuRaku replied to Beary Sweet's topic in Canucks Talk
I wouldn't put Dickinson on Petey's line though... that just drops the overall offensive output of that top line! Flip Dickinson with Hoglander... now we got something nice to work with! For your 4th line, it's got great hustle and grit.... but it lacks size... so hope MacEwen can really solidify his spot this time around.... Highmore, I am not so sure if he'll even hold on to a roster spot.... Di Giussepe and Gadjovich wanna steal his lunch!! I still think JB should squeeze in one more FA buy... I want a big tough forward who can cover both C and wing that'll cost less than $1M... the only guy I can think of is Eric Staal... -
Report Salary cap to 82.5m (raise of 1m)
RakuRaku replied to 73 Percent's topic in General Hockey Discussion
Perfect!! That extra space will fit in Eric Staal or Joe Thornton!! -
Predictions for Canucks opening night lineup
RakuRaku replied to Beary Sweet's topic in Canucks Talk
Best projection so far!! Green might consider putting Miller on 3C will offer us 3 scoring lines too... And Sutter can always be RW on a line with Dickinson, that's one hell of a shutdown line!! As for extra forwards, Highmore could give us more value if he can fill in as C too... Versatility will go a long way in training camp battles... Don't rule out Sheldon Dries... This little firecracker reminds me of Matt Cooke a lot! -
Predictions for Canucks opening night lineup
RakuRaku replied to Beary Sweet's topic in Canucks Talk
Alright.. safe to say our top 9 forward group is pretty much set barring any signficant acquisitions and assuming of course Podkolzin can slot right in! I'm more interested in the 4th line and the extras... Motte - Sutter - MacEwen < this should give us good enough speed, size and grit!! But it's a big IF for MacEwen to bounce back and be consistent! I believe the 2 extra spots should go to Di Giuseppe (gritty winger) and Petan (centre with great hands) - both guys got decent NHL experience I think Highmore and Gadjovich can use more time developing their game in the AHL... and ideally if JB somehow got $1-2M in cap space, I'd really wanna see Eric Staal join us... his team is still growing and can use some veteran leadership!! -
[Signing] Coyotes sign Travis Boyd
RakuRaku replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
I was hoping we would bring him back... He's a decent 4th C and can also play RW... Can't go wrong at $750k!! Guess we'll likely have to rely on Highmore or Motte as backup centre! -
Don't be surprised if he makes the team straight out of training camp!! This kid seems to offer something we really lack in bottom 6 now: size, toughness, speed and ability to score!! Listen, if the competition for last 4th line spots is gonna be with Highmore, Gadjovich, MacEwen and Lockwood then he does have A chance unless JB brings in a veteran like Eric Staal!