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4 minutes ago, -Vintage Canuck- said:
By my count, nine of our players that are playing should've already been sent down by now.
Tomorrow....pack your bags
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Just now, Apricot said:
Oh, I didn't see our starting lineup before this
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0-5 it is!
I mean in fairness there's zero chance I'm sending my top guys to Edmonton.
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1 minute ago, R3aL said:
I know this is such a small subtle play.
but podkolzin dumping and getting his own puck behind the net maintain control after
when we drafted him there was so little scouting material to go off but number one feedback from him I heard from scouts was he always wins puck battles and can dump and retrieve himself to gain the zone and that has translated and can see continue to get better as his body matures even more
I really like this kid
There was tons of scouting wasn't there?
He was ranked 3rd OA but was staying in Russia.
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1 hour ago, Odd. said:
I have to say, our organization’s track record of developing defensive prospects is horrendously atrocious.
Almost every team has one of those diamond in the rough defenseman that goes on and becomes a serviceable NHL defenseman, apart from their drafted defenseman. And most these teams have 1 or 2 quality defensive prospects already in the pipeline. Other than Hughes who really didn’t need much development at all, we literally have 0 promising, up and coming defenseman in our line up.
Our defensive group and depth consists a mishmash of other teams scraps, ATO’s and projects, depth and declining defenseman. Poolman, Dekeyser, Dermott, Wolanin, Myers, hell OEL is overpriced to shit.
Not to mention the ones that didn’t pan out such as Juolevi, Chatfield, Sautner after years and years of “development”.
And then our depth consists of Juulsen, Burroughs (probably our only solid depth defenseman), Rathbone, etc. Brisebois and Woo either not having the proper chances of placed in productive situations to succeed, with the latter being totally misused by Cull.
Our defensive group and pipeline is worse than Edmonton, Toronto, freaking Montreal, Philly, Seattle, etc. It’s a joke.
It doesn’t matter we were a top 10 5 on 5 team defensively, I’m willing to bet most of that is due to Demko literally breaking his back to keep us in games.
We need to make a trade for a defenseman. We will not be a competitive team if we can’t add at least one more QUALITY defenseman in our line up.
I wouldn’t mind a trade that involves either Garland, Boeser, or Horvat to address this issue. Rathbone and perhaps maybe Hoglander are the only players that we can afford to let go to add as sweetners to a potential deal, but ideally we keep as many young guys as possible. The thing is, I’d much rather accomplish this now then later on. It may very well be too late.
This can't be a surprise to people. If the casual fan doesn't see this they probably don't know what offside is.
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20 minutes ago, shad0w4life said:
Canucks GA last year was pretty good... like really quite good. (236 vs top 3 and 202 207 and 208)
GF was what killed the team, so so bad
Also bedard
But you need to pass the puck to the forwards and exit the zone. You also need to hold the line.
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7 minutes ago, VegasCanuck said:
You're correct, thought they had 4 left. Really makes me think that they should have sent down around another 10 guys today.
Might see more cuts tomorrow before the game. There's a lot of guys there who aren't going to make even the bottom 6, and some just need some additional playing time in Abbotsford before they can be considered.
I think some guys are hanging on as Abby isn't open for business?
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34 minutes ago, DeNiro said:
Edmonton also dumped Schultz who is a two time cup champ. They also dumped Maroon who is a three time cup champ. They dumped Hall who won the Hart the following season.
They also dumped Dubnyk, Talbot, and Marino. I could go on and on. Let’s just say how Edmonton values talent probably isn’t the best example.
As for Carolina dumping him they just picked up Burns this offseason and have no cap space. They need to preemptively dump cap in order to activate Pacioretty later in the season too.Obviously they feel like they Bear is the easiest contract to move and a player they can replace with younger/cheaper players. If cap wasn’t an issue I’m sure they would like to keep him.
Yea I get it. Still not a top 4..Won't fix the actual problem. Improved yes. Fix, no.
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21 minutes ago, DeNiro said:
Except he’s not a fringe NHL player. Your take is quite obviously a pessimistic one.
Bear would be a solid addition for the right price. And with the lack of available D men right now is probably the best we can do.
When actual fringe NHLers like Lundqvist are going for 1st round picks, you know the market just isn’t there right now.
Pessimistic for sure but why is Carolina moving him and why did Edmonton of all teams dump him?
Cap?
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1 hour ago, Coconuts said:
I'd grab Greg McKegg just for his name
Now that's a hockey name
With a name like that he's refuse to wear a shield.
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2 minutes ago, Canuckfanforlife82 said:
No that's why it's important to develop them. It's crazy we have no right handed dmen in the system.
I couldn't agree more. I know it is a long term solution but I would be drafting them like crazy especially in rounds 3-7.
I wouldn't reach but all things being equal it's a right handed dman.
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9 minutes ago, DeNiro said:
Saying he’s not good is a bit extreme.
Is he a legit top 4? Maybe not. But he’s a hell of alot closer than Dermott, Rathbone, Burroughs or Dekeyser.
Unless we wanna trade 1sts for Chychrun we need to be shopping in the bargain bin right now.
Well sure it is extreme. Any fringe NHL player is AMAZING.
He's not a top 4 dman on a contender. He might not even make Calgary. So add him into the mix of #5-7 dman the Canucks have. Doesn't solve the actual root problem.
Burroughs is a #8 guy and Dekeyser shouldn't be considered. But here we are.
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5 minutes ago, DeNiro said:
I think after watching the first 4 preseason games a trade for a D is more than likely now.
I expect an Ethan Bear acquisition in the next week. Hopefully we don’t overpay.
He is also not good. It's an improvement but not by much.
Having said that it's not easy to find these guys.
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1 hour ago, Angry Goose said:
I know the defense group is the hot topic these days, but I was really hoping under Boudreau/some tweaks that the group would be good. Not great but good. I didnt watch the game last night but Im definitely getting a bit worried…..
Coaching only goes so far. The right side is atrocious.
The rest of the team is very good. Only time will tell if it balances out but there's no more poking fun at Toronto if the Canucks don't improve their back end.
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23 minutes ago, Gawdzukes said:
And Dermott is pretty meh. He's a 6/7 guy. Poolman 8 or 9 depending on health.
Oh yea.
I feel like the team tried to gamble with press box d.
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4 hours ago, Elias Pettersson said:
Somebody told me that gas was $2.47 today? Any truth to that? Are we looking at $3.00 by Christmas? Wow...
Yes $3.00 is real.
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29 minutes ago, Maginator said:
Let's face it. Poolman was a terrible signing. I'm beginning to accept it. He'll be bought out next summer.
Still hope he proves me wrong.
Way rather have Burroughs in the lineup though.
Beginning?
You are late to the party! The right side SUCKS.
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2 minutes ago, higgyfan said:
The Rath of Jack
awwwwwww yea ok
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6 hours ago, Warhippy said:
Beer. Cute.
Let me know when you're ready to sit at the adults table with a real drink
Oh yea bud!
I'm looking to renonthe basement.
In the cards is a whisky bar. How is the Craig?
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Who? 1,000 pages here we go!
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2 hours ago, Angry Goose said:
Im going to start watching JR a bit more closely. Hes the type of player who I think will get better as the season goes along/gets adjusted. For now, as long as he can be solid defensively and be consistent with simple plays he will be on the right path.
Who is JR?
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59 minutes ago, NUCKER67 said:
Just got back from Vegas. Saw the Knights thump the Avs 7-1 the other night. Really nice, fun building. They have this thing where if the Knights score 2 goals in a period, everyone at the game gets 2 free tacos at Taco Bell. Neat idea, but did not collect. Kind of funny how the fans yell "SHAME SHAME!" over and over when the other team takes a penalty. The mascot, drum line and cheerleaders came parading through our hotel (NY NY) just before the game. T-Mobile Arena is basically next door. They sure know how to get the fans fired up in Vegas. For fun I put $20 down on the Canucks to win it all this year
Never know. Wins $1,000 anyway. GCG!
Then last night, my wife and I went to see Iron Maiden in Seattle. Still great after all these years.
Fun trip, but I missed Canucks hockey talk etc over the last week. Can't wait to get this season started.
Man I want to see a game in Vegas so much!
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3 hours ago, billabong said:
Is poolman not the X factor for the blueline?
if he can stabilize his game then everything falls into place a little nicer
i really hope he can be that guy he was brought in to be
hughes-poolman
oel-myers
rathbone-schenn
dermott-Burroughs
No he's bad.
A 30 year old dman with 160 NHL games.
Give me a break.
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37 minutes ago, Warhippy said:
Have a bottle of yellowstone bourbon I am opening tonight and I am excited about it
That looks cool!!!!
Where'd you get that?
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7 hours ago, canuck73_3 said:
I don’t even cheer goals at home watching the game, maybe a fist pump if it’s a player I like. We get scored on I shrug lol
These games are meaningless, hell the Oilers won preseason for like 7 out of 8 years and went on to draft top 10 all 8 of those years. Canucks had a mediocre record in 10/11 and went to the Finals. People need to relax and just enjoy pre season for what it is. Young guys getting their first or only shot at an NHL job.
Exactly. Just don't get hurt and get in game shape. Wins are useless.
Injuries will happen. Just try and minimize and not cry about them.
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Never know. Wins $1,000 anyway. GCG!
[GDT/PGT] Preseason October 3, 2022 Vancouver Canucks @ Edmonton Oilers 6:00pm PT at Rogers Place SN1 SN650AM
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I mean hate on them all you and I want....why would I want my boys traveling?