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[Discussion] Projecting Pacific Division 2022/23 Final Finish
iinatcc replied to VegasCanuck's topic in Canucks Talk
He wasn't really that injury prone before his neck issue so I can't see how he can't be after his surgery and a full off-season of getting ready -
[Discussion] Projecting Pacific Division 2022/23 Final Finish
iinatcc replied to VegasCanuck's topic in Canucks Talk
Calgary is diminished but still a balanced team. Plus Sutter will probably come up with a more defensive system for the team. Edmonton being improved but weak on defense is the same argument you can make for Vancouver. Vegas has holes but still has a talented team plus the argument on the Canucks for coaching and Pettersson being healthy now can be made for Vegas. Eichen being healthy and Cassidly providing a coaching bump. Los Angeles I think will take a step forward. Anaheim with some of their young players might make some noise as well. -
[Discussion] Projecting Pacific Division 2022/23 Final Finish
iinatcc replied to VegasCanuck's topic in Canucks Talk
Whose to say that isn't true for Vegas bouncing back with a fully healthy Eichel and Cassidy as the coach? -
[Discussion] Projecting Pacific Division 2022/23 Final Finish
iinatcc replied to VegasCanuck's topic in Canucks Talk
Top Tier 1. Vegas Everyone else could go either way 2. Edmonton 3. Los Angeles 4. Calgary 5. Vancouver 6. Anaheim The Rest 7. Seattle 8. San Jose -
The Hypocrisy in the Media and the Fanbase about the New Regime
iinatcc replied to Dazzle's topic in Canucks Talk
Canucks did but despite that the teams only made 1 playoff appearance since -
The Hypocrisy in the Media and the Fanbase about the New Regime
iinatcc replied to Dazzle's topic in Canucks Talk
Rummaging through a lot of posts isn't exactly easy having said that here's the most recent one I remember. -
The Hypocrisy in the Media and the Fanbase about the New Regime
iinatcc replied to Dazzle's topic in Canucks Talk
The off season was disappointing but not really that unexpected IMO. Besides Miller and Horvat Canucks don't really have any others players Alvin is willing to part with that had any real value. Which is why I often cringe when people in the GM Proposals section would put Myers or Poolman as sweeteners for a Miller trade. And it shows how people in this fanbase overvalue Canucks players to the point that is way far away from how other teams view most players for the Canucks. Let's put it this way if Pearson, Myers, OEL, Dickinson, and Poolman could be traded for any assets I think management would do it in a heart beat just to free up cap space. Which is why I often said that the option to tear it all down should also be considered. At this point the only tradable assets are the ones we identify as "core players" or close to it and the rest don't really provide enough support the team needs to be a good team plus take up too much capspace that had hindered resigning the young core (i.e. Hughes not being signed a longer deal as one example) -
The Hypocrisy in the Media and the Fanbase about the New Regime
iinatcc replied to Dazzle's topic in Canucks Talk
The funny thing about Benning is that he's made a lot of mistakes like the rate he made mistakes were done in such a comical level as if Benning made a deal with the devil for the Bruins to win the cup at 2011 bad. My favorite example is the Baertschi and 2nd round pick trade to Calgary. On paper not bad Baetrschi would have been a good or even decent player if he didn't get injured and as luck turned out he did and ruined his NHL career. Conversely you would think of Vancouver gave up a 2nd round pick isn't a big deal because the odds a player turning to a impact or significant player in the 2nd round is around 15% to 20% (from what I understand). So you are basically thinking ok even if Baertschi doesn't pan out, chances of the Flames getting a really good player in the 2nd round isn't on their favor. As it turns out the luck Vancouver and Calgary had in this deal went in completely opposite directions that made a trade that should have been, at worst, neutral (meaning neither Canucks nor Flames win) to one that Benning lost badly. As I said this deal was hilarious because losing this trade wasn't even Benning's fault, heck the odds suggest that it was a good deal for Benning, and luck really changed that perspective. -
The Hypocrisy in the Media and the Fanbase about the New Regime
iinatcc replied to Dazzle's topic in Canucks Talk
Outside of drafting, the best move Benning made of any significance was the Miller trade and even that so far resulted in only one playoff performance with little to no playoff revenue -
The Hypocrisy in the Media and the Fanbase about the New Regime
iinatcc replied to Dazzle's topic in Canucks Talk
I assume Alvin and Rutherford were trying to shape up the d-core but wasn't able to get it done sadly. But what did you really want JR to say entering the season that this "defense isn't good?" that going to kill the morale of the roster. Having said that the team doesn't exactly have any assets to make a deal. Even trading Miller the deal wasn't there and it doesn't help that the team Miller was linked to the most, The Rangers, performed very well this off seasons which makes me believe that Rangers management probably don't see a need to trade for Miller anymore. If there is any hypocrisy at all it's the Benning supporters here. I mean how many people here still defend Benning and blame Gillis for most of Benning's shortcomings and he had 8 years to fix it. Rutherford and Alvin only had a 2/3 of a season d now people are blaming they didn't fix most of Benning's mess. Point is give it time, yes this off season was a disappointment but I think it's fair to give this management time to address the issues the team has. Bad contracts, lack of assets, years of a losing culture. -
[Signing] Ducks sign John Klingberg
iinatcc replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
Don't worry Canucks still have Tyler Myers for 6 Million -
Looks not good unless Rathbone takes a huge step forward. Which is too much to expect for him at this point in his career. As for Hughes ... he's your best D-man so you want to put him in the position where his use is most optimal. So if that means playing him in the left side then that is where he should play.
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Benning would have somehow found a way to give up a draft pick
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What are your unpopular NHL opinions?
iinatcc replied to Coconuts's topic in General Hockey Discussion
NHL isn't cool but I'd rather it be uncool than try hard to be cool which they try to do sometimes -
You really can't market a player that much who is going to be a UFA next season. Plus other teams don't really see Miller as a center. According to sportsnet other teams in the league see him more as a Winger that can be put in a center position when needed. And going back to marketability, I don't think MIller is a big enough star who you can market the team around. Going back to Sportsnet ... apparently other teams just don't value Miller the same way the Canucks fanbase do.
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[Signing] Panthers re-sign Matthew Tkachuk
iinatcc replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
I'm confused the other thread someone was telling me Miller had a higher trade value than Tkachuk because Miller can play center Now apparently Miller shouldn't get a bigger extension than Tkachuk I am going crazy here -
[Signing] Stars sign Will Butcher
iinatcc replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
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[Signing] Jets re-sign Pierre-Luc Dubois
iinatcc replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
Worst timing possible for Canadian teams since the top stars were drafted by them. Add that to the rising salaries after the McDavid contract and Covid and flat cap. This kind of puts a pinch on Canadian teams I think. Imagine if this scenario played out the years Towes, Kane, Ovi, Malkin, and Crosby were in their ELC and RFA years. -
[Discussion]The Most Entertaining Canucks Games of All Time
iinatcc replied to BureBurrito's topic in Canucks Talk
If you go the Wild message board ... there is a huge thread just to trash the Canucks. Like what we have for the Leafs and Oilers here. When Toews scored the tying goal the reaction of that thread was just bizzare. Never realized the Wild fans hated the Canucks so much back then.