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April 5, 2023

Comes from Ohio State Buckeyes program like Dakota Joshua and Ryan Kesler. Wouldn’t be surprised if Dakota recommended him to the scouting staff.

March 4, 2023

1 hour ago, SilentSam said:

NCAA players coming in?

perhaps making protection and roster room ?

According to capfriendly.com, the Canucks have 44 out of 50 contract spots filled as of now between the parent Nux and Abbotsford. Not sure if this is before or after Kalynuk trade.
So it looks like the Canucks have 6 contract spots available now for the remaining 2022-2023 season to accommodate either NCAA players or free agents — unless Canucks don’t re-sign UFAs, give qualifying offers to RFAs or do buy-outs of someone like OEL during the off-season. Michael Ferland should be off the books for the 2023-2024 season too.

March 4, 2023

5 hours ago, Tinky-Winky said:

management is a joke, they did turn down several draft picks for miller from pittsburgh ..../shakes head

Alvin wanted a centre off their roster (to take Miller’s place and fill a hole in our roster) as well as picks. It wouldn’t have to be a 1C but maybe a 3 C or third line centre.

March 1, 2023

3 hours ago, cripplereh said:

Not surprised. Got what he is worth,but this time of year should hav been a second

If another team offered more than the 3rd that the Leafs were offering, then Allvin would have likely accepted. If none of the other rumoured 5 or 6 teams in the running for Schenn was serious about upping the ante and gave a better offer than Toronto's third, then that ought to tell us something about what was his worth on the market. The worth on the market (assuming things are competitive) is what the market will bear. It's not as if the Canucks didn't shop around.

I wonder if Luke also said that if you trade me to a serious contender for the playoffs (not just a borderline playoff team), then I've give you some consideration for re-signing in the off-season.

February 14, 2023

2 hours ago, dougieL said:

Man OEL is just awful. Watching him gives me a massive headache. But knowing what we gave up for him, and what he's going to cost for the next 4 (or 8, depending) years after this (already awful) one is seriously next level. Wow. I really wonder if the Sedin's feel bad at all for vouching so hard for him.

Instead of bumping the old trade thread, you should post anything about OEL's current playmaking (or lack thereof) to the Current Roster OEL thread at

January 20, 2023

What stood out for me with the press conference was that Rutherford talked about doing a Retool rather than Rebuild, and then in the interview also talked about the fact that the team needed Major surgery, not just Minor surgery. Somewhere there is a disconnect in Jim's pretzel logic thinking - how can you reconcile Major surgery with just a Retool? Surely a Rebuild is the only plan going forward which is consistent with the concept of Major surgery?

December 5, 2022

30 minutes ago, Maginator said:

Predicting a 10-2-1 December to bring us back to playoff contention with a record of 20-14-4.

A hot streak helps. However, the reality is that if we predict that 93pts or so is needed to ensure a playoff birth this year, then Nux will need to get 70 pts more out of a max of 114 avail (57 games) for a Pts% (points percentage) of 61.4%. That is a big ask (especially for Spencer Martin for a few weeks) and will require a big commitment from all players to really cut down on goals against and playing with more structure. Barring a couple of good trades to solidify the D corps and improve PK, I don't see this happening -- much as I'd like to see it.

September 28, 2022

There's way too many people in the twittersphere passing judgement prematurely.

Personally, I don't know anything about the personal facts, case circumstances, and character of any of the family people on either side of this unfortunate situation - and this is probably true for many CDC members too. It's probably best to let the British Columbia legal "due process" take its course with judges in the courts before anybody jumps to any conclusion one way or the other about the integrity or character of people in the family. It's too premature and prejudiced until such time that all evidence is heard on both sides and the veracity of the claims on both sides can be evaluated. Also worth noting is that in the eyes of the law, people are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Trial in the court of public opinion in the social media is not the way forward here. Allow things to proceed before we jump to conclusions.

Having said that, this case is an obvious serious concern.

July 8, 2022

This guy has some decent wheels for a D. Check this goal in MHL vs Spartak.

December 14, 2021

Jyrki Lumme of the Canucks was a master of the aerial pass for getting the puck out of trouble in his own zone when the wingers were covered or weren't open. A good strategy with players like Pavel Bure and the Courtnalls.

November 2, 2021

People keep blaming Travis Green for our inept power play. But I don't think Travis Green is responsible for the lack of imagination on our static power play system. Our problems previously started with Newell Brown’s predictable unimaginative system in the last few years and have continued on with Jason King running the power play this season. Peterson and Boeser are having trouble getting shooting lanes on the power play because the opponents know exactly where they are trying to set up.

November 1, 2021

Lots of people are suggesting that Travis Green is responsible for the lack of imagination on our static power play system. I suggest otherwise - that our problems previously started with Newell Brown’s predictable unimaginative system in the last few years and have continued on with Jason King running the power play this season. Peterson and Boeser are having trouble getting shooting lanes on the power play because the opponents know exactly where they are trying to set up.

For a better example of more variety in a power play scheme with more flexible options, all one has to do is look at the imaginative set play at 6:58 of the 1st period of the Canucks-Philly game on Oct 28th. Philly assistant coach Michel Therrien put together a set play where Giroux deliberately fires the puck from the half boards off the lively boards behind the net to Sean Couturier who in turn relays a cross goal pass to a wide-open van Riemsdyk for the back door play. We never seem to get a variety of power plays options and looks - it is all too predictable. The Canucks are an easy study for opponent video scouts.

By the way, I think that our defensive play has been okay with Brad Shaw working with the team. Our goals against (with great work by Demko) has been okay, but if we get no PP offensive production, we are going to continue losing games to teams with better special teams.

October 19, 2021

It's really good to see Brock back playing tonight. He'll be playing against his old University of North Dakota line-mate and buddy Drake Caggiula tonight on the Sabres. Drake was MVP at the Frozen Four tournament in their final year at UND. But Drake hasn't really done much at Chicago, Arizona, and Buffalo since his first couple of years in Edmonton. Maybe injuries including concussion problems have hamstringed his development as a couple of seasons were shortened.

October 19, 2021

1 hour ago, khay said:

Edler didn't ignore Brock, he was just worried about getting the pass picked off. He just couldn't pass well with his backhand to set up Brock without the PKer reading his intention (by then, PKer would look to pick off the pass or block Brock's shooting lane).

OEL can dish both ways equally well so I'm not worried.

QH on the 2nd PP will strengthen it so much more.

I would move Miller to 2nd PP and make two equally strong PPs.

#1 PP: EP, Boeser, Horvat, Chiasson, OEL.

#2 PP: Miller, Garland, Hoglander, Pearson, Hughes.

Chiasson and Pearson as net front presence.

OEL QBs #1 PP with two shooter formation (umbrella) but sometimes Brock drops down to set up Horvat in the slot.

The 2nd PP can run like it does now with Miller on the half wall but on the other side, Garland where Brock is now and QH doing more to gain the zone rather than using the drop pass. In fact, Garland and Hoglander can all take the puck across the blue line themselves. That PP should have easier time setting up and score fast before the PK has time to set up.

We will have to see the practice lines for today I think as it is not clear at this point whether Dowling or Chiasson slots into the line-up tonight. I assume that Dowling might be the option on the 3rd or 4th line now that Boeser is available for the PP.

October 16, 2021

11 minutes ago, 1-d said:

School of Green's rookie entrance ritual.

Probably keeping Podz fresh for Detroit game tomorrow. I noticed that the whole team was short-shifting in the 3rd period.

Posted October 15, 2021 · October 15, 2021

I'm 65, and I remember seeing Andre Boudrias, Don Lever, Wayne Maki, Dennis Kearns, and Don Lever in the first few years. Great memories of Dunc Wilson, George Gardner in goal. And good to see the toughness of Bob Dailey, Pat Quinn, Kurtenbach, and hip-checkers par excellence Mike Robitaille and Hilliard Graves.

October 12, 2021

1 minute ago, mll said:

Lammikko is already on the 23 player opening roster.

My comment was based on Brendan Batchelor's practice lines today where Lammikko had not yet arrived. I know that Lammikko is on the posted opening lineup, which means either Chiasson will be released or else (if he is signed) then someone else will be demoted / put on waivers.

October 12, 2021

1 minute ago, 24K PureCool said:

What happens if Chiasson is signed (if the practice lines are any indication) when Lammikko arrives. Someone has to get sent down.

October 12, 2021

5 hours ago, Hockey God said:

Hang on ... I'm old, but if my memory is correct, Garland played quite a few games as a LW with both the Coyotes and in the Q. So, since Green doesn't know how to use his players effectively, let me take a shot ...

Garland Pettersson Boeser

Pearson Horvat Hoglander

Miller Dickinson Podkolzin

Highmore Lammikko Chiasson

Give Podz a good player on his line like Miller, and see what the kid can do, and The Hog deserves to be on the 2nd line.

Wait, Brock is injured long term ... okay then ...

Garland Pettersson Podzkolzin

Miller Horvat Hoglander

Pearson Dickinson Chiasson

Highmore Lammikko Bailey

Bailey already cleared waivers and has reported to the Abbotsford Canucks. So your 4th line RW option with the 2nd scenario (Boeser on IR) needs to be fixed. With Petan, Dowling, and MacEwen still on the roster, my bet is that Zach MacEwen would be the designated RW.

If Chiasson is signed on Tuesday Oct 12th sometime before the first game, then at least one forward would have to be put on waivers for sending to Abbotsford Canucks AHL team (perhaps either Petan or Dowling) to keep us to compliant to the 23-man roster limit (usually teams carry 13 FW, 8D and 2G). I think that is what Jim Benning meant by carving out a spot for Chiasson if he is signed.

On the other hand, if Chiasson is released then one of the other forwards who can play both sides would likely switch to 3rd line RW and Zack will be RW on the 4th line. And there would be no need to put anyone on waivers.

My gut feeling is that we will see the following if Chiasson is released:

Miller Pettersson Podzkolzin

Pearson Horvat Garland

Highmore Dickinson Hoglander

Petan Lammikko MacEwen

OEL Myers
Hughes Poolman
Rathbone Schenn
Burroughs

Scratches / Extra: Dowling, Hunt

Demko
Halak

October 11, 2021

4 hours ago, Smashian Kassian said:

OEL - Myers

Hughes - Poolman

Rathbone - Juulsen

Schenn, Hunt

I think Juulsen needs some time in Abby to prove (a) he is over his multiple concussion issues and (b) to show that he is ready for NHL again.
So don't expect Juulsen as a prospect will be ready anytime in the short term for the big club. This doesn't means that he won't have potential down the road.

October 11, 2021

8 minutes ago, NewbieCanuckFan said:

As to the question of the thread, no GM "hits" on every 1st round pick. OJ not working out for us isn't remotely sufficient proof Benning isn't a good drafter (as Hughes, EP, Demko, and Boeser are great rebuttals points).

this.

A first round pick is no guarantee of NHL success. There are lots of GMs who have draft busts. Imagine being the Ottawa Senators GM Randy Sexton who picked Alexandre Daigle first overall, the next "guaranteed superstar" according to the press. I do think that OJ's injuries (which JB couldn't have predicted) have also hurt his career upside. But if a GM's overall success rate with picks beats the odds most of the time, then I wouldn't label him a poor drafter.

October 7, 2021

13 hours ago, Alflives said:

How many more players from the big club still need to go? Still a few more, no?

My point mentioned that there are still a few more to go by the end of the week.

October 7, 2021

1 hour ago, Canuckster86 said:

I would love to hear an explanation stating why Gadj HAS to be top 9... There is nothing wrong with him being a 4th liner to start or even the 13th F in my opinion. Hopefully he clears and maybe coach Cull can get Gadj some PK time or something to help round his game out.

Stereotyping a young player to only being a top 9 or top 4D is just wrong imo. Players can adapt and change their game with time. Malhotra was a high pick but never lived up to the offensive output. He found himself a key role on the PK and faceoff circle with his determination. Gadj is NOT a C but he has shown improvement and that is ALL you can ask of a young guy trying to find his footing in the pros

As mentioned by Daniel Wagner today on Pass It To Bulis (https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/canucks-hockey/canucks-camp-cuts-sleeping-with-the-viches-gadjovich-and-klimovich-sent-to-abbotsford-4492698), Gadj hasn't be a penalty killer since his junior days at Owen Sound. He hasn't got any PK experience with Utica at the pro AHL level, and also has not yet developed the flexibility to play the RW side as well as LW. These attributes (or lack thereof) were probably the deciding factor.

However, with his improved skating stride, fitness level, and the opportunity to get some time on the PK time at Abby, maybe he can fill these gaps in his skill set and get another opportunity to play up with the Canucks in the show - next time on a 4th line role (rather than being only a top 9 option).

October 7, 2021

With Jonah Gadjovich being placed on waivers today, the assignees to Abbotsford might include the following by the end of this week (depending on whether DiGiuseppe, Dowling, Highmore, William Lockwood, Brad Hunt and Jack Rathbone make either the Canucks opening night lineup or the taxi squad):

Jonah Gadjovich

Michael Dipietro
Danila Klimovitch

Sheldon Dries

Justin Bailey

Carson Focht

Kyle Burroughs

Madison Bowey

Guillaume Brisebois

Combine the above 9 players with the 14 players already announced above, and you have a pretty decent Abbotsford AHL squad.

September 13, 2021

How about Daniel Sedin's overtime winner in the Sedin's final career game against Arizona? Didn't see this goal on the list. The goal brought the fans out of their seats. And although this was not a critical playoff goal, it was a very emotional last farewell game for the Sedins.

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