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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.
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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
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[PGT] Carolina Hurricanes at Vancouver Canucks | Oct. 24, 2022
nuck-lifer replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
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. -
[PGT] Carolina Hurricanes at Vancouver Canucks | Oct. 24, 2022
nuck-lifer replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
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 -
[PGT] Carolina Hurricanes at Vancouver Canucks | Oct. 24, 2022
nuck-lifer replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
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 -
[PGT] Buffalo Sabres at Vancouver Canucks | Oct. 22, 2022
nuck-lifer replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
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. -
[PGT] Buffalo Sabres at Vancouver Canucks | Oct. 22, 2022
nuck-lifer replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
JR baaaad to the rathbone...