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Yeah this isn't to say he can't develop even further (as he's not that old). I was mainly arguing about the pro scouting which has been hit or miss (mostly miss on the blueline - though Schenn was a welcome surprise but even he is better suited as a depth guy).
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Juolevi hasn't even proven himself at the AHL ( not his fault obviously because of injuries) at least with respect to defending. Can put up points though. JB has been trying to get that top 4 D vet for a while now (I view Stecher more of the solid amateur/prospect work he's done) and failed.
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Is Markstrom now the Elite Goalie he was always projected to be?
NewbieCanuckFan replied to *Buzzsaw*'s topic in Canucks Talk
Here’s another thing about that playoff series against Turco (and showed the offensive support Luongo had). Turco had THREE friggin’ shutouts against us but we still took that series. -
Is Markstrom now the Elite Goalie he was always projected to be?
NewbieCanuckFan replied to *Buzzsaw*'s topic in Canucks Talk
Yeah I should’ve added that in Luongos years in Florida, he was on teams both offensively and defensively inept. I was only comparing the Canuck rosters at the time. No question (at least in my mind) Luongo should be in the HHOF. -
Is Markstrom now the Elite Goalie he was always projected to be?
NewbieCanuckFan replied to *Buzzsaw*'s topic in Canucks Talk
Yeah Ducks had an edge in that they already had his brother under contract. -
Is Markstrom now the Elite Goalie he was always projected to be?
NewbieCanuckFan replied to *Buzzsaw*'s topic in Canucks Talk
None of those guys (I’m talking 2018/19 versions of Edler, Tanev, Hutton, Stecher) are anywhere close to where Willie Mitchell was (who we DID have....another one of Gillis’s mistakes not be able to keep him around). Guy played near the most minutes per game in the postseason on one of those Cup winning Kings teams. Bieksa? You failed to mention him. Put up 40+ points in 2006/07. Sorry but IMHO, those two sets of bluelines arent comparable. Again not to take anything away from a likely HOFer Luongo but he was a vet when he was starting goalie for us (and yes, on an offensively challenged team at the beginning) but Marky wasn’t/ isn’t. That’s the point I want to make. You could even throw in having a NHL veteran coach (Vigneault-Jack Adams winner) vs a Sophmore Green. -
Is Markstrom now the Elite Goalie he was always projected to be?
NewbieCanuckFan replied to *Buzzsaw*'s topic in Canucks Talk
I was mainly talking about the top 4 guys on the team then. -
Is Markstrom now the Elite Goalie he was always projected to be?
NewbieCanuckFan replied to *Buzzsaw*'s topic in Canucks Talk
2011 Hamhuis Edler Salo Bieksa Ehrhoff 2012 Hamhuis Edler Salo Bieksa Tanev (rookie) 2013 Hamhuis Edler Salo Garrison (when he had an uninjured groan) Tanev (sophmore) I never said we had an elite blueline but in comparison to what we have now (even when fully healthy) it sure as **** looks elite. And again, you're ignoring the strength of the forwards we had up front in terms of their defensive skills. We'll just have to agree to disagree. edit: AWFUL trade Keith Ballard I excluded for obvious reasons. Interesting trivia, Jim Benning was the guy responsible pretty much for the excellent scouting work in Buffalo many years ago but guess who drafted Ballard in the 1st round? Buffalo (during the same period Benning did a lot of the scouting). Weird connection eh? -
[Discussion] Alex Tuch/Colin Miller (Vegas)
NewbieCanuckFan replied to 86Viking's topic in Proposals and Armchair GM'ing
He was smart enough to hire the right head coach. Meanwhile we get Desjardins for three full seasons. -
Is Markstrom now the Elite Goalie he was always projected to be?
NewbieCanuckFan replied to *Buzzsaw*'s topic in Canucks Talk
Not to take anything away from Luongo, but when has Marky had five legit top 4 guys in front of him, elite defensive wingers (Burrows in his prime-my opinion) and a Selke winner on his team when he was the starter? -
Swedish Newspaper: "The fear of Elias Leaving"
NewbieCanuckFan replied to Salming's topic in Canucks Talk
Well those three were point per game players this past season. If Petey didn’t get cheapshot, we’d have one on our team. Their weakness in behind the blue line. But offensive skills generally get paid a premium. -
Lady Byng Trophy finalists unveiled
NewbieCanuckFan replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in General Hockey Discussion
Watch their current playoff series. Guy has been MIA. I’ve seen my Grandmother with more intensity and she passed away decades ago. So yeah, he should be getting more Lady votes. -
The UCP Alberta Government - Threatens to Turn off Oil Taps
NewbieCanuckFan replied to DonLever's topic in Off-Topic General
Ahhhhh....quit your rambling Philip! -
The UCP Alberta Government - Threatens to Turn off Oil Taps
NewbieCanuckFan replied to DonLever's topic in Off-Topic General
Is that like the difference between country and western music? -
The UCP Alberta Government - Threatens to Turn off Oil Taps
NewbieCanuckFan replied to DonLever's topic in Off-Topic General
Scheer looks the type to have suffered more than a few atomic wedgies. -
Selke Trophy finalists unveiled
NewbieCanuckFan replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in General Hockey Discussion
Yeah a real Bruins type of move. **** Bergeron. -
Alexander Edler nominated for King Clancy Memorial Trophy
NewbieCanuckFan replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
Oooops..l.wrong Tom Wilson. -
Happy Birthday, Markus Granlund!
NewbieCanuckFan replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
That's what I delude myself into thinking because my errrr "instrument" is rather small.....it's not how big it is but how well you use it.