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[DEBATE] Which is the greatest FIGHT in Vancouver Canucks history?
GB5 replied to Elias Pettersson's topic in Canucks Talk
I'm voting Gino vs the Blues but there are so many good ones to list. Here's a retro one of the Canucks vs Quebec........ -
[PTO] James Neal, Michael Frolik with Blues
GB5 replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
Probably, he usually plays his best hockey in September and October and then disappears. -
[Signing] Islanders sign Zdeno Chara
GB5 replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
If he really wanted to return to where his North American career started he could have come back to BC. I'm told the good folks in Prince George have some fond memories of the big fella in his playing time as a PG Cougar back in the day. Chara is a fantastic athelete so I hope he can finish well. -
Elias Pettersson | Quinn Hughes - Contract Discussion Thread
GB5 replied to Bertuzzipunch's topic in Canucks Talk
Deal or no deal yet? I'm getting impatient but better late than a bad deal I suppose. Hopefully we get some news that there is movement and talks because it has been very quiet recently -
I'm going Petey, I see him as an elite talent for a long time in this league. As good as Hughes is and may still be I am not entirely sold that he will be worth what his agent seems to think he is worth. Until he can demonstrate that he can be a solid five on five contributor and not have to play sheltered minutes he will remain in the lesser ranks of hockey pool darling as opposed to potential norris trophy candidate. I say this begrudgeonly because as a young player I think Hughes should become that guy but I would hate to see the Canucks throw money at him based on potential as opposed to seeing him actually demostrate that he is the guy they need him to be.
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[DEBATE] Who is the greatest FIGHTER in Vancouver Canucks history?
GB5 replied to Elias Pettersson's topic in Canucks Talk
Actually Bieksa reminded me a lot of Diduck. Both were in about the same weight class as well and to me seemed to be similar fighters. -
[DEBATE] Who is the greatest FIGHTER in Vancouver Canucks history?
GB5 replied to Elias Pettersson's topic in Canucks Talk
Greatest pure fighter = Rypien = he willed himself to win Scariest fighter = Gino Meanest SOB = Crowder. This guy scared the pants off of everybody. Most entertaining = Bieksa/Tiger Don't F with my goalie = Garth Most deceptive = Didick I honestly can't put Brashear on my list, he seemed to forget his role near the end of his term as a Canuck and actually started to think he was on the team to be a hockey player. If you read the book "The Hammer" by Dave Schultz, he speaks unfavorably on enforcers that develop this mindset. You have to stick to the tools that got you to the show. -
[Discussion] NBA Style Mid season Tournament
GB5 replied to Provost's topic in General Hockey Discussion
Stay the course, the only change I would like is to start training camps sooner in September and start the regular season on October 1st every year and aim to have playoffs done a bit earlier than they have been. Usually for me when June rolls around I am no longer interested in watching hockey unless of course.......the Canucks are in the finals -
Guess Podkolzin's real weigh-in numbers..........height and weight (Guess)
GB5 replied to J.I.A.H.N's topic in Canucks Talk
Ivan Drago big..... -
[DEBATE] Which CANADIAN player in their CANUCKS prime are you taking?
GB5 replied to Elias Pettersson's topic in Canucks Talk
Linden all day because he was Mr. heart and sole and was clutch when called upon. Truly the stuff legends are made of. -
[DEBATE] Which SWEDISH player in their CANUCKS prime are you taking?
GB5 replied to Elias Pettersson's topic in Canucks Talk
Naslund was my pick nut now I am thinking Henrik....... hmmm oh well both are good choices. Me thinks Petey good surpass both one day but he needs to reach his prime first to show them all up. -
[Report] David Backes announces retirement
GB5 replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in General Hockey Discussion
The Canucks did that once too, it didn't take though... https://www.nhl.com/news/canucks-sign-blues-rw-david-backes-to-offer-sheet/c-367440 https://www.nhl.com/news/blues-match-canucks-offer-sheet-to-rw-david-backes/c-367454 -
[Signing] Flames sign Erik Gudbranson
GB5 replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
My not so bold predictions: 1.Shotgun Jake will be a Flame in 2022/2023 2. GM MG will be hired as Flames next General manager sometime after this season -
Pat Quinn it is!!! I found this a tough one between Quinn and Burke, Quinn was the man who transformed a perennial bottom feeder into respectability and brought us legends such as Bure and Linden and the 94 cup run. Those days were some of the best memories of my life. However it was Burke who set the main pieces in place for the 2011 run and a long string of dominance with the Sedins and Kesler. Both men get my respect as Canuck legends but Quinn is the greatest. I actually have the books of each man but the Quinn book is the one that put the biggest smile on my face when I read it.
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Oh dear. This is tragic. Certainly hope the best for his loved ones.
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[Signing] Flames sign Brad Richardson
GB5 replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
That's a player I'd like to see, I think he is too old for the calder and a little bit too retired from pro hockey but it would be about right up their alley to go this route. -
[Signing] Kings sign Alexander Edler
GB5 replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
Number of games he gets suspended for knee on knee checks -
[Discussion] Training Camp PTO's?
GB5 replied to Lui's Knob's topic in Proposals and Armchair GM'ing
Alex Chiasson is a player that always impressed me as a hard worker who is hard to play against in the corners and wins a lot of puck battles. He is a big guy a good penalty killer that could possibly play a middle six role if called upon in a pinch. I think the Canucks are pretty full at the wings but Chaisson may be a good 12/13 guy for them if he were able to beat out someone else battlinf for a spot..