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[GDT] Canucks @ Devils 4:30 pm Monday, Feb. 6/23
gregthehockeynut replied to -DLC-'s topic in Canucks Talk
I am fuzzy on the timeline. Did Trotz coach him his rookie year? not sure if that was a good fit. -
[GDT] Canucks @ Devils 4:30 pm Monday, Feb. 6/23
gregthehockeynut replied to -DLC-'s topic in Canucks Talk
That Joshua/Miller/Garland line is a classic Pat Quinn banger/playmaker /shooter trio -
[GDT] Canucks @ Devils 4:30 pm Monday, Feb. 6/23
gregthehockeynut replied to -DLC-'s topic in Canucks Talk
Nice vibrato in this ladies voice -
Podz and Hoglander playing big minutes and getting seasoned in the minors is the track to which we must commit. They were struggling with low minutes in the bottom six with the big club. Even Ryan Kessler had some time in the minors so more of that process will round out the roster in 2-4 years. This makes more sense than over paying for retreads in the twilight of their career which has not worked out at all, especially with D-men.
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Pearson being injured and in decline later in his career due to the hard mileage has hurt this group. If we had players comparable to Klaat, Cooke, Brashear and Ruutu on this squad to complement the skill players it would make a huge difference. The previous management tried that with Roussel, Beagle etc but they were too pricey and late in their careers. I like Joshua a lot in this role but he needs seasoning. I wish they had kept Josh Bailey for a fourth line role as he plays with some grit and does not fade in the tough going like Dries and Garland. Pat Quinn's line philosophy of shooter/playmaker/banger seems to have fallen out of favor and been replaced with "high hockey IQ" mindset but someone needs to get them the effing puck from the corners imo...just my 2 cents on roster mix.