Great Granny
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Sportsnet broadcasting is embarrassing how much of Boston homer-ism goes into their broadcast. NESN doesn't show as much passion towards the Bruins. Hughson has truly turned into a sellout whore.
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The NHL 2019 "Dead Puck Era" Playoffs!... and they wonder why all the fans are watching the NBA finals instead.
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2 hours ago, ReggieBush said:
He was Finlands best dman. And its not close.
Even if he was, that's not saying much considering how poor they all played as a unit. I guess I need a pair of those rose-colored glasses you're wearing.
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2 hours ago, Rob_Zepp said:
???? He led the team with five shots, was easily the best Finnish player in both ends of the rink and skated backwards faster than any Canadian forward seemingly could skate forwards and you call that "stagnant"? He was everything you want in an elite defenseman prospect - he was incredibly responsible in his own end, he made outstanding first passes, his shots got through to the net, he pinched when it was intelligent to do so - what the hell more do you want from the guy? He was their best player - period.
I watched the games today with people who have nothing vested in your Canucks - they are simply hockey people in general and to a person, they were very impressed with Juolevi's games and felt he was not only the best player Finland had on the ice but was noticeably unable to find people to make intelligent plays in taking passes etc. One comment that resonated with me was "some players simply play better at higher levels and he looks like one of those who will excel at NHL where people are where they are supposed to be".
You're WAY overselling his speed. I saw the exact opposite. His inability to transition quickly after being caught up ice was very concerning to me. He looked labored in his movement. I also found him to be VERY passive in his own end. He looks a lot like the current Edler in style of play, without any physicality. Stands still in his own end, hoping to intercept a pass. Attempts hail Mary outlet passes way too much, rather than making the simple play. It's one game into the tournament, but I'd give him a "C" grade for that game. Granted, Finland as whole looked disjointed.
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17 hours ago, Rob_Zepp said:
You, and all the others slamming me need to improve your reading comprehension skills. I want Juolevi to pan out, but based on where he was picked he needs to be a top pairing defenseman, who can also QB the number one PP unit. People here seem content with him rounding out the bottom six after two years in Finland. That's fine if he was picked 100th overall. When you're a bad team, you pick high. If those picks are squandered, you'll continue to be bad.
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22 hours ago, cyoung said:
This is one of the most ignorant post iv seen. The 30 other gm's who passed on Mete multiple times should also lose their jobs I guess too. Use your head man.
You're missing the whole point. It was a WHAT IF statement I was making. And IF Benning squandered the FIFTH overall pick, there should be repercussions for those kinds of decisions. You seem to think we should all just say, "oh well, better luck next year". You'd be the Eeyore of GM's with that mentality.
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22 hours ago, cyoung said:
Keep in mind, there are better players drafted in the lower rounds sometimes lol. It happens every year. But it's just way to early to say mete will be the better player, and if so.... Who cares, that stuff happens all the time.
If Mete pans out better than Juolevi, that would be a monumental failure of Benning and the scouting department. Not only could you have taken the obvious pick in Tkachuk, but you could have had a better defenseman 3 rounds later. People should lose their jobs for those kinds of decisions. So who cares? The owner. That's who.
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Pittsburgh won the cup with scraps on the back end. The current trend is leaning towards having a balanced offense compared to a smothering defense. Probably best Juolevi gets a year in Finland, although I think the large ice surface and soft play won't do much for his development.
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5 hours ago, Off_The_Schneid! said:
We would have lost Hansen in the expansion draft for nothing so yes he is kind of a bonus
sure we lost sbisa but #5 defenceman should be filled by prospects with cheaper contracts
They would have found a way to keep Hansen if he made it to the expansion draft. They weren't going to lose him for nothing, and if they did, it would've been very poor asset management.
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12 hours ago, Burnt Gravy said:
Goldobin is a bonus. Worse case scenario we lose something we didn't expect to have anyway. Nothing wrong with having him as an option.
We did lose Hansen for him. He provided speed, grit and some skill. You don't trade players like that for throwaway "bonus" players. If he doesn't pan out, then it's a huge fail on Benning and the organization.
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Being that Igor is also Goldobin's agent, I found this clip very insightful. The same coaching principle will apply to Goldobin. Willie D coached exactly the same style that Igor is criticizing in this clip. Let's hope Green doesn't use the grade school detention method of coaching either.
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3 minutes ago, Rob_Zepp said:
Thanks for that insight as, no, I don't notice that as i don't think I have ever been to a Canuck press conference that I can remember let alone watched one. The Organization may love him as he generates discussion and interest about the team. ANY news is good news when you are selling something. If people are talking about you, you are topical and if you are topical you are relevant.
In any event, thanks again for the insight. I find his pieces to be fluffy but perhaps I am just missing the good stuff. To me, and this is just an opinion from afar, he seems to want to be part of the insiders but isn't. Just seems that way. Kinda like Brooks in New York.
I hated him at first too, to be honest. I'm well in the minority in liking Gallagher and Botchford. Most people on here are analytics nerds, who just want an article full of corsi stats. I prefer knowing things like who is on the trade block, or who was on a bender on the road trip.
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9 minutes ago, Rob_Zepp said:
"honest opinion". If I had property only good at low tide, I would include you in the potential buyer's list. He is paid to create controversy as the sells. If he thinks he can write something that stretches things just enough to sound credible even if it has no basis in fact, is that "honesty"? Nope. Is it smart and keeps him employed? Yup. He may be a great guy with good insights but from the little of him I have read, it seems he is an "insider wannabe" who wants to create a personna of someone "in the know" and it doesn't quite work as he is never actually right.
Oh, the view from that property - killer!
He just releases more insider info than others. Notice that he's usually the first press member to ask a question at the conferences. That means the Canucks organization like him. Gillis and Gallagher got along famously too. There's so many carboard cutout, pom pom waving, cookie cutter fans on here that have either zero personality or zero sense of humor. They want pure mouthpiece reporting with no sunstance other than the common boring cliches.
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1 minute ago, PhillipBlunt said:
Not as much as I'm emotionally invested in the team I support. I enjoy all the games the Canucks play, even the ones against Arizona, so I'm probably not in it for the entertainment.
Most people tend to watch sports for escapism or gambling purposes that provide entertainment. I too watch it for the insanity of supporting the team. I just like Botch, because he offers an honest opinion, and keeps it interesting. To each their own though.
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Just now, PhillipBlunt said:
Competition based on skill, speed, strength, and intelligence.
And you're not watching it to be entertained?
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Just now, PhillipBlunt said:
I read it all. I don't subscribe to a certain writer, and don't read sports articles to be entertained. If I want entertainment, I'll watch a movie.
Sports is meant to be entertainment. What else is it?
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7 hours ago, PhillipBlunt said:
No. People call out Botchford because he is an immense troll who loves to speculate and make crap up. MacIntyre is now a Sportsnet scribe, and his first article is telling.
Two writers who have benefited from speculating and leeching off the Canucks say the same thing.....and it's somehow true? Cool story, bro.
Who do you read then? Do you care to be entertained or just informed with no opinion on the matter? I'm thinking Kuzma or Kenward.
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1 hour ago, Rush17 said:
hmmm so there was more then a single source. very interesting. im ok with it if jim is. theres no shame in correcting a trade that didn't work out. that shows true bravery and leadership.
i love how chicago keeps gettng their guys back like versteeg, saad, sharp etc. it shows you do whats needed and say hell to perception. if the new trade helps then it speaks for itself.
Bowman can get away with flip flopping, because he's won three cups. Benning thus far has two basement finishes in three years. I'd be nervous if they're already throwing in the towel on a guy who only played 30 games since you acquired him (for a first and second rounder basically). And if you think this team is soft already, imagine it without Gudbranson.
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People throw Botchford under the bus all the time, because hearing the truth just flat out hurts. MacIntyre also reported the same story for Sportsnet. It's more than likely true. Look for Gudbranson to be dealt at the deadline this year, if not sooner.
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11 minutes ago, winthecup said:
GMJB says Juolevi punched in at 200lbs yesterday.
#canucksPeople on here want him to look like Yokozuna before he's ready to play.
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I want Grant Mismash at 33, for the name alone.
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Vilardi looks like he can play right now.
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If the league continues tending toward being a league of panzies who only hack and whack, then the pick is fine. If the pendulum swings the other way, and grit/toughness becomes the trend, then we just screwed ourselves.
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2 minutes ago, TheHitman said:
We just put together the next Sedins and everyone here is mad. Come on now.
The goal is to win cups. Not presidents trophies.
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SCF: (A2) Boston Bruins vs. (C3) St. Louis Blues | Blues win 2019 Stanley Cup
in General Hockey Discussion
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The Bozak non-call is not as egregious as they're making it seem. He went for the puck first and Acciari had his f'ing back turned to the play. I can think of 10 non-calls in the previous series that were WAY more deserving or non-deserving.