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Predict The Score Contest: VAN @ EDM Oct 13 2021
komodo0921 replied to goalie13's topic in Canucks Talk
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My opinions on team management are not as mixed as many CDCers. I started an elaborate post on my key points of why I feel the way I do but found my reply was going to be waaay too long for this thread. Instead I'm simply going to say that my confidences in Canuck ownership, management, and coaching have soured. Poor assessments of the team, bad signings, given away draft picks, bad trades, and lack of clear direction, have all contributed to the current mess that this Canucks team is in. My only hope is that the total and utter failure I believe is coming in 2021-2022 will finally open the eyes of ownership and usher in philosophical changes to team strategy. I am, through and through, a Canucks fan and always hold them dear to my heart but, over the past couple seasons, I've found myself more interested in what teams like the Red Wings and Ducks have been building than the moves of my own team. I now joke that the Kraken will win a cup before the Canucks will. I also find it more fun to watch teams that really want to create championship caliber teams like the Lightning. The most annoying statement to me is the old "just get to the playoffs and anything can happen" approach. A weak statement made to disguise failure. The saddest thing I see are all the seasons spent at the top of the capspace limit with no real value being gained. I don't understand how the Acquilini's can continue to support such incompetence being displayed using their money. Anyway, I could continue to rant but, I'm sure this post will offer enough content to hate on.
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[Report] Sharks claim Jonah Gadjovich off waivers
komodo0921 replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
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[Report] Sharks claim Jonah Gadjovich off waivers
komodo0921 replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
Losing Gadjovich to waivers really has the feel of a move that will bite JB and TG in the a$$. -
A while ago I heard somewhere (can't remember where) that the NYR had expressed interest in Horvat and offered up Buchnevich which was turned down by JB. I believe I already posted this in another thread but wanted to throw it out there for debate. Bo Horvat to NYR for Braden Schneider, 2022 unprotected 1st rnd pick, and Filip Chytl. Imo, our blueline needs to be rebuilt and it begins with this move. The Rangers are solid on the blueline and can afford to give up a defensive prospect. Braden Schneider is said to be a beast of a dman. Strong, Physical, responsible, and has put up points at every level he's played at so far. That being said, he is still a prospect and has a lot to prove yet. Filip Chytl is a good forward who has yet to meet his full potential. As of right now he is in the, versitile, depth forward category with potential for more. We also get a first round pick in a deep draft to further add to the odds we get, at least, one top-six/top-four player. Having two first round picks in one draft is never a bad thing. As it stands, for me, Braden Schneider is the center piece coming back. I believe he's going to be a top-four dman who, in the future, could find himself on a top pairing with Hughes. He's still a couple years away which also buys time to get to the end of the Myers contract. Bo Horvat is a big loss and it feels more personal but, as a believer in building from the net out, it is a price I'd be willing to pay.
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[Signing] Abbotsford Canucks sign Chase Wouters
komodo0921 replied to CRAZY_4_NAZZY's topic in Prospects / Farm Team
Never heard of this kid until today but, everything I'm reading speaks of a hard working, determined guy with all the tools to develop into a nice pro player. He seems to be a player who will really listen to coaches and work to improve on his skillset and eliminate weaknesses in his game. Very intriguing player. I look forward to seeing what he can bring. -
[proposal] Canucks and Oilers - hypothetical
komodo0921 replied to Patel Bure's topic in Proposals and Armchair GM'ing
Oilers say no. Draisitl's on a great contract and Nurse is the heart and soul of their blueline. If anything, they need to deal McDavid and get that massive contract off the books. The return would be massive and set up the Oilers to be an annual contender for years to come. -
[Proposal] Elias Pettersson change of scenery
komodo0921 replied to NMHockey's topic in Proposals and Armchair GM'ing
It is my opinion that, a deal involving EP40 would signal a change in philosophy in team building. As a traditionalist when it comes to team building, I believe building from the crease out is the recipe for success. We have our goalie in Demko but our blueline is a mess. In any deal of this magnitude, I'm definitely wanting a top four d-man. For this I would be talking to the NY Rangers. EP40 for Filip Chytll, Braden Schneider, 2022 first rounder, 2023 second rounder. Imo, Petey is better then Eichel. With Buffalo's asking price for him remaining rediculously high, it could allow Vancouver management the opportunity to slide in with a solid deal. We get a versitile forward in Chytll who I would slot into a top six wing spot, a solid, top four d-prospect in Schneider, and 2 high picks for their new number one center who would solidify their top six and make them a force in the east. Hogz Horvat Boeser Chytll Miller Garland Pearson Dicky Podz Motte Sutter Macewen Hughes Hamonic OEL Poolman Rathbone Myers Juolevi Schenn Demko Halak Schneider becomes a bluechip d-man for the future. -
Love his attitude.
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[DEBATE] Which Canuck player in their prime are you taking?
komodo0921 replied to Elias Pettersson's topic in Canucks Talk
Todd Bertuzzi all day long. Best balance of scoring, skill, and violence. -
Pettersson uncertain about future with Canucks ( article)
komodo0921 replied to cuporbust's topic in Canucks Talk
It cannot be understated how true this is. -
Personally, I'm for option two. Imo, the Miller trade turned out pretty good but, my issue with it is, we weren't ready for it. We were still, very much in need of more draft picks and development. As stated time and time again, the NHL is heavily reliant on drafting and developing. The successful, cup winning teams have high percentages of homegrown talent in their lineups. At best, if all goes well at training camp next season, we may have ten Vancouver drafted and developed players in our lineup. That's not enough. More talent needs to come from our own system. Only depth players, if any, should be dealt for. JT Miller has now shown he's a ligit top line talent and, imo, is worth more then what JB gave up for him. Capitalizing on this would, I believe, be a smart move and go a long way to getting our prospect pool back on track. Unfortunately, JB has, unwisely, put a time limit on himself to produce a true contender, of two years. This makes dealing any of our top six players unrealististic and highly unlikely.
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[Discussion] Would you consider this?
komodo0921 replied to cowboy644's topic in Proposals and Armchair GM'ing
If a team is fool enough to give up four first rounders for a player, I let him walk. Eight first rounders over the next four seasons rebuilds a franchise. This, in my opinion, would signify a complete rebuild, making others available, also. -
I believe he's 6'1"
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I am trying to temper my excitement and not expect too much from him in his rookie season but, articles and videos like that make it so hard to do so.
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I can't see it either. Hogz will have two great linemates in Horvat and Garland. I see Hogz point totals being well over 50 next season. Having Pearson on the third line with Dicky and Podz would make our forward group a formidable force.
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[Discussion] Are the Canucks now a legitimate playoff team?
komodo0921 replied to Elias Pettersson's topic in Canucks Talk
As much as I would love to see playoff hockey next year, I have to say we won't be seeing it. JB has created a problem with bringing OEL into the fold. There are now four players to sign with limited space, two of which are going to take up most, if not, all of what's left. Both Petey and Hughes are, more than likely, looking for north of six million each. The clock is ticking. The longer it takes to get them signed, the more likely it is that offer sheets become reality and inflate their price tags beyond the possibility of signing both. Dickinson filing for arbitration could bring a bigger bill then JB wanted, which could force JB's hand to take other action to free up space to get them signed, namely trading another asset. We, also can't forget that JUolevi needs a new contract. By the end of summer we could be down a major player, in either an rfa or, a veteran player of significance, either of which would cripple our chances of making the playoffs. -
[Signing] Canucks sign Danila Klimovich
komodo0921 replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
Klimovich wasn't even on my radar until his pick was announced. If he can get his skillset up to NHL standards, he could be another pick that showcases JB's ability to find those diamonds. Can't wait to see him in the North American game. -
I don't think the return's enough. Uniting the Hughes brothers on one team has to be taken advantage of by JB. He would, or should, know that the NJ fanbase would lose their minds if Quinn were to join Jack and Luke. NJ ticket sales would go through the roof which would further please ownership. The possibilities of what they could do together should be too enticing to pass up, if, JB were to open up to the possibility of moving QH. I love QH's offensive capabilities but cannot stand his lack of defensive skills. I've always said that the primary responsibility of a defender is to defend. Take advantage of opportunities when they present themselves but, never let it take away from defensive responsibilities. QH needs to be on a team that is all offence, depending more on offensive zone puck control then defensive coverage. NJ seems to be trending this way. Most of their youth is geared to offensive skill, depending on great offensive instincts and outscoring opponents. The perfect scheme for QH. As for Myers; I don't see him waving to go to NJ. If he's going to be moved, I would think he'd want to go to a contender. Dallas would make sense as it is his home state. Personally, I'm for keeping him. He turned it up a notch last season. His ppg went up and, given the lack of continuity on our blueline, he had a good season last year. On a revamped, focused blueline, I can see him flourishing in a Vancouver uni. So, after all that, personal, analysis I offer, Quinn Hughes to NJ for 2 first round picks, Kevin Bahl, and Nolan Foote. This package focuses on youth, which is where JB still needs to be looking. It brings more high end draft picks for JB to exploit and it brings more grit, size, and, soon to be fulltime NHLers. Nolan Foote is an aggressive, physical LWer who plays, very much, a power game. At 6'3", he has the size to push his weight around. A solid 3rd line winger for the near future. With our top-six seemingly set, NF offers great depth to the forward core. Kevin Bahl brings more of the same from the blueline. Massive LD with more room to develop. Is more defensively dependable and may still have more to offer offensively. At worst, we'd have a third pair defenseman who brings grit and physicality. They get their prized third brother who will bring offence "O" plenty. United, the brothers will be a force for them for a decade. No more needs to be said here. This deal also relive JB of the pressure to sign both EP40 and QH and puts capspace in the bank, rather then being pushed to the ceiling. This would be a mutually beneficial deal for both sides.
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Ne er heard of him until the draft but I like the skillset and aggression. Hope to see him in a couple years.