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I think at some point Quinn has to become the guy that can play with a developing partner. Perhaps Juulsen Hirose, Woo or even Wolanin. Whoever it is will need time to develop chemistry with him and changing the other tire every year is not letting them get in the groove together. Either way we get to see him for another bunch of years and thats a good thing.
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[Report] Canucks name Quinn Hughes as captain
mikeyman109 replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
Good choice on the captaincy. Hughes will be a great leader. Petey doesnt need the C like Bure didnt need the C. like Kane in Chicago didnt need the C. we dont know who speaks and who listens in the room. as long as they hold each other accountable to the team who cares who is captain. Just win baby!!! -
(Article) Fitter than ever, Andrei Kuzmenko ready to take on the world
mikeyman109 replied to RWJC's topic in Canucks Talk
Its great to hear the Kuz is in great shape and I think he will have a great year again this season but it begs the question; what was happening the years previous? With all the talk of players coming into camp in great shape and Coach T saying they need better fitness levels what the heck was going on before? The Sedins were always touted as fitness freaks being the hardest working players on the team. Where was that work ethic the last few seasons? I would expect that professional athletes would be in top condition always but it seems there was a let down there. Hopefully this piece of the puzzle makes a big difference especially in the start we get from the group. -
Like many teams from the past Canucks history this team has under performed the last few seasons. Demkos injury and bad goaltending took us out of contention for the playoffs early last season. No D and that disastrous penalty kill cost us a lot of points in the standings. How many times did we jump out to big leads, 3 goals, and give that up?Can we get solid goaltending this season? Its possible Can we have a better PK? Its possible Can the D just be a little more consistent? Its very possible. Like many teams from the past 52 seasons there is reason to be optimistic. A Healthy Demko, hopefully bubble Demko, would go a long ways to having success. If the new D additions can work into the system early so we have success out of the gate and not be 1-9 or 2 and 8 after the first 10 would help. Hopefully Petey continues to get better. If history continues to repeat itself what we will see is this team squeak into the playoffs, maybe even win a round or two depending on Demko, and everyone will anoint them the next years champs. Then we will crash and burn again. Soucy Cole irwin Hronek all have an upside and didnt play on this team last season. add in Hirose who looks pretty good they may surprise on D IMHO the season and its success rides on Demko. If he can play like we all know he can they make the playoffs. If he doesnt play well they struggle again.
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The Rough Tough Canucks of 1994 Stanley Cup Finals
mikeyman109 replied to RolexSub's topic in Canucks Talk
yes was a totally unnecessary injury at the time as well is memory serves me correct. I think it happened late in Game 1. Losing Aaron Rome who was the only healthy D man to the suspension was critical as well.We had depth but lost it all with Hammer going down and Rome being suspended. -
The Rough Tough Canucks of 1994 Stanley Cup Finals
mikeyman109 replied to RolexSub's topic in Canucks Talk
Beat me to it Babych was an extremely strong player. I remember them doing a piece between periods in a game where they discussed his benchpress. The 2023 team could use a Babych in his prime. He could skate, score, defend and hit like few others -
the roster spot would be freed up but i believe he would still count against the cap no?
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I dont see Hogs or Pods removing PDG from this lineup. Di Giuseppe is Tocchets favorite and someone will have to play out of their mind to supplant him
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Can Tyler Myers still become a good defenceman?
mikeyman109 replied to brokensticks's topic in Canucks Talk
Myers is a good defenseman, hes just not a 6 million dollar good defenseman. Playing third paring minutes he will most likely be alright. I wouldnt advocate re signing him but given his contract is up next season and that he needs a good year to get an offer, he will probably play ok this season./ Manage his minutes as others have said. I dont mind the idea of Myers and Soucy on the PK together . We can call them the twin towers -
This is where i think they will be. Anyone who has Hoglander in the lineup over Di Giuseppe hasnt been paying attention.One p[layer is loved by the new head coach one is not. Hoglander has to play lights out either in Camp or in the first month to make the big club. He only gets a shot if there are injuries. Podkolzin probably gets the call up first