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[PGT] Vancouver Canucks at Dallas Stars | Feb. 27, 2023
Fakename70 replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
With the organisation so high on Demko, Markstrom didn’t have a chance as a long term #1. Tanev and Edler (remember him?) both had reached the end of their contracts and the front office made the right decision to move on. Granted, it would’ve lessened the blow had they had a viable successor for each. Maybe they thought they did. But, if we’re being honest, this team hasn’t found the next Salo nor Bieksa, either. Its problems on the blue line go further than merely letting Edler and Tanev walk. They’re not developing anything in the minors at that position other than Hughes. He’s a good offensive Defenceman, but, what he lacks in actually playing defence is highlighted by the lack of a strong defencive partner from the right side. Sure, I get that he can do no wrong in the eyes of the Vancouver market. But, just as Tanev offered no offense, I think Hughes still has plenty to prove in his own zone. The question for me is, will anyone in the organisation challenge him to be more of a 2-way NHL Defenceman? Or, has it been decided that his offensive game is so mesmerizing that he gets a pass? THAT has nothing to do with the absence of Edler and Tanev. -
[PGT] Vancouver Canucks at Dallas Stars | Feb. 27, 2023
Fakename70 replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
Demko didn’t steal anything. He gave it away before the skaters bailed him out. It’s nice he’s back, but, not so nice that it’s still a hard job finding anyone in the Vancouver market who doesn’t predictably contort themselves to pump his tires when he gives one up. It’s ALWAYS someone else’s fault and NEVER on him. -
Interesting how the fan base has conveniently forgotten that Boudreau was hired in exactly the same manner last season that Tocchet was last week. Not that I miss Green, but, where was the outpouring of emotion in his favour whilst the organisation let him twist in the wind whilst Boudreau lurked in the shadows? Both coaching changes were warranted. The difference is Boudreau was never going to be the long-term solution, whereas, that’s the expectation with his predecessor and successor.
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Was the job ever Boudreau’s to save for the long term, though? We heard Bic and Sat tire of Allvin seemingly making excuses for Miller, but, when will the Vancouver market tire of making excuses for “decent goalies” who simply need to play better? Yes, I’m including Demko at the top of that list, dating back to last season.
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[PGT] Vancouver Canucks at Boston Bruins | Nov. 13, 2022
Fakename70 replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
Tanev elite? Yikes! He was above-average and more than serviceable as a Canuck...when he's not injured. Too high-risk to have re-signed. -
[PGT] Vancouver Canucks at Boston Bruins | Nov. 13, 2022
Fakename70 replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
I'd prefer that to the usual fresh-faced dullards that the Vancouver market tends to favour. -
[PGT] Vancouver Canucks at Boston Bruins | Nov. 13, 2022
Fakename70 replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
Isn't that kinda what Torts was saying? -
[PGT] Vancouver Canucks at Boston Bruins | Nov. 13, 2022
Fakename70 replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
It really isn't. Not the Head Coach, anyway. But, he will be the first to go, unfortunately. -
[PGT] Vancouver Canucks at Boston Bruins | Nov. 13, 2022
Fakename70 replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
You're really reaching if you think Miller doesn't care. He's the same guy who caught hell from the more soft-bottomed Canuck fans and Vancouver pundits last season for being pretty much the only player showing emotion when things weren't going well, remember? You think he's changed now just because he got paid? -
If it really is "time to get down to business now", the guys at 650 just floated a name I hadn't thought of yet: Rick Tocchet. No-nonsense, not another first-time NHL Head Coach, and a Pittsburgh connection.
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I read an interview with Trotz a few weeks ago. He's not a guy who sounds excited to coach in a Canadian market.