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(Prediction) Under Brad Shaw Poolman will be better than Tanev
RU SERIOUS replied to Arrow 1983's topic in Canucks Talk
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Well it's certainly not a hatred of Swedes, it's just the reality that few swedes have any "push-back" in them. I'm not sure if it's genetic or a cultural "Euro" trait where they've been over domesticated but I've watched nearly every one of our prominent Swedes on our team get their dinner served to them on numerous embarrassing occassions. From Naslund getting his lights knocked out and letting Bertuzzi take care of things, to the Sedins getting tortured and punched during the entire Bruins Final series in 2011 and doing nothing to EP40 getting picked up and slammed to the ice to big Alex Eldler getting the snot punched out of him this year and cowing down....just to name few of very many examples. They are/were all exceptional players and I'll never dispute that - BUT - the reality in the NHL is; that when push comes to shove, in a fight for the Stanley cup, a team needs size and grit to push thru to win the cup (not just skill) and the Canucks are seriously lacking that. In fact of the four finalist teams this year they were ranked No.1, 2, 3 and 8 in terms of physical size and each team had some notable feisty players on their rosters - that we lack and so while there is place on the team for Finesse style Swedish players who are fun to watch in the regular season, we still need some players with some real fire in their belly too that will phsically sacrafice everything to win the Stanley Cup because it's more important than winning the Euro-cup or Olympics. Until this is addressed, we stand zero chance of ever punching our ticket to a Stanley cup. Sorry to be so honest & burst your baloon.................
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Good assessment and yes, I also think Donnie would do well on a slighly bigger (local) stage. As for Rick, his strength is picking up details and rumors as he seems to be well connected but does over dramatize things occassionaly. The other thing is Ryah H. He comes off as an aggitated, hung-over millenial and needs to compose himself a bit more often than not and calm down (maybe smoke a joint before each broadcast). But on the whole - the show has brought some badly needed insight into the canucks that 650 AM can't ever seem to deliver with their "made in Toronto" formula. We need another 1040 type sports radio channel in this city or turf the entire 650 AM crew and bring in some of the experienced local pros that were on 1040 and a few TV Sportscaster we have in this city.
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(Prediction) Halak doesn't make it ten games
RU SERIOUS replied to Arrow 1983's topic in Canucks Talk
.............and just you wait until Ha-Ha-HaLak goes 9-0 and challenges Demko for No.1 Spot. Just wait and see........................... -
(Prediction) Halak doesn't make it ten games
RU SERIOUS replied to Arrow 1983's topic in Canucks Talk
You must be involved with Canucks Management coming with that ingenious thinking ! -
No, EP is not going to consider an offer sheet
RU SERIOUS replied to LeafsFanDan's topic in Canucks Talk
If things don't pan-out for EP40 with the canucks, there's always the reliable fallback for a guy with his skills.................he has all the qualifications. IKEA Food Co-worker (Swedish Meat Ball Journeyman cook)Food & Restaurant/Part Time Job description WHY WE WILL LOVE YOU • You have an amazing attention for details (like expiry dates and know how to change them so we don't waste anything) and can effortlessly juggle multiple competing priorities (and Meatballs), like making sandwiches and Meatballs at the same time and keeping your Meatball work station sparkling clean) • You are open to learning new Meatball recipes, have a general can-do attitude and are energized by teamwork with your Meatball team members. • You’re not the type to ever be caught cutting corners (except on Meatballs - so they're round) because you’re so Health-and-Safety-conscious • You have at least 6 months of customer service experience in a similar environment (preferred but not required) or 5 years of Swedish Meatball Consumption experience. • You are totally cool with working in a physically demanding, fast-paced, environment and working with Meatball employees. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY • Preparing Meatballs according to forecasting needs • Escorting customers to the hospital.after Meatball Consumption -
[Discussion] Escalating market price for defencemen (Quinn Hughes)
RU SERIOUS replied to grandmaster's topic in Canucks Talk
We'll said and imagine what he'll be like when he actually learns how to play defence ! He'll be the 2nd coming of Bobby Orr! -
Thoughts on Jimbo's moves and this off-season
RU SERIOUS replied to Silky mitts's topic in Canucks Talk
,,,We'll see how that deal looks in a couple of years when he's pushing 40! -
Thoughts on Jimbo's moves and this off-season
RU SERIOUS replied to Silky mitts's topic in Canucks Talk
I am not necessarily disputing his short term potential - rather the possibility that he fades away in a few years as he beomes older. Very, very few players can maintain $7M worth of output in their mid 30's (if they're even still in the leaugue). Just being realistic - but I hope I am wrong. -
Thoughts on Jimbo's moves and this off-season
RU SERIOUS replied to Silky mitts's topic in Canucks Talk
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Thoughts on Jimbo's moves and this off-season
RU SERIOUS replied to Silky mitts's topic in Canucks Talk
Does anyone else think Uncle Jim has any concerns over that OEL long, long term - high $ - contract ? Or, is he just playing it short term now to save his behind - knowing he'll likely not even be here in a few years when that contract potentially turns into the new LE deal ? -
[Discussion] Are the Canucks now a legitimate playoff team?
RU SERIOUS replied to Elias Pettersson's topic in Canucks Talk
Agree. If not and they somehow manage to blow it again for an eighth year under Uncle Jim then he will be Terminated immediately at season's end. Everyones watching..... -
Elias Pettersson | Quinn Hughes - Contract Discussion Thread
RU SERIOUS replied to Bertuzzipunch's topic in Canucks Talk
Well said and good on you for reminding the Quinn Fan club about the reality that he is one of the worst defecemen in the entire league, Number #3 (worst) +/- rating (at a staggering Minus -24) out of three hundred and sixteen defencemen in the entire National Hockey Leauge and Number#7 worst +/- rating out of all Nine Hundred and thirteen palyers in the league. Mind numbing!!! Nothing to write home to mom about...............! -
Predictions for Canucks opening night lineup
RU SERIOUS replied to Beary Sweet's topic in Canucks Talk
I'll agree with you on that. -
......wake up time - from the coma ! Any other questions ???
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Predictions for Canucks opening night lineup
RU SERIOUS replied to Beary Sweet's topic in Canucks Talk
Sutter will not be back. He is washed up and gets skated circles around himself by pretty well any player in the league. He should graciously go out to pasture in Alberta - now. -
Soccer is the most boring game in the world after lawn bowling and paint drying competitions, where people sit for 3 hours and have orgasms with a 0-0 outcome, with no spontanious action, molasses type excitement and players that fake injuries like 2nd graders - that only Euro's and grandmothers could appreciate. You'll never catch real Canadian men at a soccer game !
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While watching Donnie & Dhali yesterday, it was mentioned that Jim B has apparently given away 23 draft picks so far under his reign. The question now becomes; Can the Canucks build up a strong enough organization to win a cup with this approach or, will the short term rewards gained by trading away all these draft picks leave us short and in an eternal "sloppy-second place" type finishes and ongoing retooling/rebuilding due to always being short a few assets in the cupboard?
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Remaining Moves to Complete Roster for 21-22 Season
RU SERIOUS replied to nuckfanfromafrica's topic in Canucks Talk
I have to agree. They are both excellent players but had some bumps along the way last year that possibly will affect their upcoming contracts. For all of QH's abilities he still posted a staggering +/- Minus 24. which was sixth or seventh worse in the leagus out of over 900 defenseemen. He still has to learn how to play that position reliably while getting his points. So at this point he is still a work in progress and should be paid accordingly. As for EP40, he fell back this year after our oppenents got wise to him and shut him down more often than not and showed that while he is good, he is not McJesus.