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  1. Rathbone is getting better each game he plays, just like he did last year in the AHL. He hasn't put up points yet and he still needs to suppress chances against. His top ceiling could be a Samuel Girard type player or... could be a Derek Pouliot. Jurys out still. But IMO if they somehow land a true top 4 RD that can play tough minutes, Rathbone could be trade bait to land him since they already have their franchise mobile small player in Hughes. Most definitely see them hanging onto 2 D if all return besides Poolman. If Poolman somehow returns... trades/ waivers are going to happen.
  2. Yeah first time in over 10 years I've seen a CDC thread go off topic! The age old argument of 2011 vs 1994. If they played each other with both being healthy who would win. flip a coin, they're both excellent but very different.
  3. Hughes also back soon so should see Hughes - Schenn OEL- Myers Burroughs- Bear Rathbone may slot in depending on who they're playing And then fingers crossed Stillman comes back and we're still healthy. What happens with him if Burroughs is still playing as well as he is right now. Not sure if huggy -bear will be a thing until Bear proves he can play within the Canucks defensive system. If he does that would be an awesome mobile pairing but undersized. Briser to AHL
  4. Excellent period. A little confidence goes a longgggg way. Micky and Garly playing their best hockey of the season. Keep it up boys!
  5. He was with Edmonton 2 years ago 21:58 ATOI #3 , Top 10 in Calder voting ahead of Larsson, Russell and Green Worth the risk.
  6. He's easily worth the risk, thrives on more minutes, RD ,mobile, can play aggressive and good underlining numbers. A fresh start back in Canada where he played his best hockey just 2 years ago, no brainer. Good trade PA/JR
  7. Just think they're confidence level is rock bottom. The losing streak that got Green/ Benning fired probably feels like yesterday so it doesn't take much to get back there IMO. Add the fact that 4 of their top 6-7 D are out right now just compounds everything. Now if they can pull off a couple wins with this D, that could really turn the season around especially if Hughes comes back earlier then expected. If they lose a couple more, have to believe a big trade(s) is coming and BB is fired.
  8. Yep , JR and PA are between a rock and hard place with OEL, Myers, Poolman contracts. What Boudreau said about Carolinas Defense just amplifies where we have gone astray over the past 8 years. Always patching the defense with make work projects, and drafting D men too low on the scale. (except for Hughes) The last time we had a defense that frightened opposing teams were in 2011 and 1994, not because they were all talented offensively , but that they were a good mix of talent, experience, grit and most importantly depth. Neither of these teams included a franchise D man. Our existing defense when healthy includes 1 x top pairing 1 x 2nd pairing 5 in the 3rd pairing or AHL caliber. I include Myers here because on a good team he would be a #5 IMO by his overall numbers Regards Frustrated Fan
  9. just because stats are cool Flames made it the rest.... in current NHL after the seasons Ottawa- 1995- picked first overall - Brian Berard Toronto 2010- Boston scooped the leafs pick 2nd overall- Tyler Seguin Toronto 1991 NJ scooped leafs pick 3rd overall - Scott Niedermayer- 4 Stanley cups
  10. He's working hard but I liked him when he played with Horvat/ Pearson. A simpler game, is what he thrived on in his first season. A good hard working third liner could be his ceiling. Hoping I eat my words of course.
  11. Only silver lining here is Rathbone will get a really good look. I hope he can shore up his D game because he has top 4 potential offensively.
  12. Really don't care what they say. In Bo's case he's just being honest because most are feeling that way. Who ever walks the walk will win the day in the end and Bo's been one of our best forwards so far.
  13. Agree. I mean I get the frustration. Everyone's frustrated but what does a jersey toss accomplish besides throwing away good money. You think the players don't feel the same frustration x 10? We know this is good team and deserves to be a the very least a 500 team so far this season. They've outplayed the apposing teams most games overall but still have to tidy up in their own end. We'll get Hughes back tomorrow (hopefully) and maybe 1 more NHL D which will make a difference and when they start winning everyone can take a deep breath and enjoy the show. Not sure if there's a practice today but hopefully it's optional, so players can reflect , stay off social media, and pull it together for a fresh take come Monday.
  14. Burroughs top minute man after 2 periods. Playing his best hockey right now. Our new Bieksa or Bieska (Don Cherry style....)
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