Honestly, I think it had a big part in it. The Panthers game there was no retribution, and they played again in Jan.. so they wanted to put that fire out with a Matheson suspension.
I loved the McCann trade. Rumoured locker room cancer for a big strong stay at home D who is a leader. Also having a good year after signing a good contract.
Horvat reminds me a bit of Brian Trottier. Probably the best deal in the NHL right now. Definitely a crime if he doesn’t make the all star game with Petterson.
So glad we got this guy. Exactly what we needed on this team going forward. If he turns into a Brian Leetch type we may be in for another golden age for Canucks fans.
This last stretch of games has just shown by how valuable Brock is. The last game he played, he and Pettersson had 9 points. Since then, Pettersson has one point I think. The Canucks are being very smart keeping him out till he’s 100%.
Haven’t watched the last 2 games but I’m sure he’s just tired like everyone else. Looked like he might have hurt his hand/wrist as well. When he gets some rest and Boeser back, I’m sure he will start producing again.
Right here. I’ve said I was wrong about Pettersson about 20 times now. To be honest, I was just pissed we didn’t take Vilardi at the time and took it out on Pettersson who I had like 8th on draft day. After I calmed down I realized he wasn’t a bad pick at all just that he was “skinny” but you know who else people doubted cause he was skinny?
Consistency.Jakes still playing one great game, then two mediocre games. One good game every three games isn’t good enough. You can see the potential though. I like the kid I hope he figures it out and becomes a key player in our future playoffs success.
I’ve never been so happy to be wrong in my life. Wanted Vilardi and got Swedish Gretzky instead. It was obvious last year when he won Swedish playoff MVP he was going to be good, but this good? His release reminds me of Sakic.
Yes your probably right. I’m talking in general terms though. Virtanen can create room and a bit more protection then Erickson can. Erickson has played ok so far this season but he’s a cream puff.
Until he’s a little older, stronger and more mature he will need to be sheltered physically. We were lucky enough to be gifted a star player. Let’s protect him at all costs. Put Virtanen on his line instead of Erickson. Virtanen isn’t much of a fighter but at least he’s not a cream puff.