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since we can conjure up all sorts of names and scenarios... What would it take to get Kassian back? Baer? (+ what.).. I would not count on Ferland coming back for a while and they need someone that can play that type of game. Hard nosed, can hit, wont hurt any line that he is on (plays up and down the lineup) Kass is playing well on that top line...i doubt the oilers would swap them one for one....
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There is no problem with pointing out deficiencies etc.....what gets me is comments that dont take into account the big picture. In a few gdt's ive seen comments that range anywhere from "trade him now" to how disappointing he has been. True head scratching comments that dont consider what he has done so far in his career and how that compares to every Canuck drafted player in the past 50 years ....and.....even if we assume that his point totals are completely propped up by Miller and EP (which they are not) you cant just take any winger, pop him onto EP's wing, and get a .9 ppg pace. There seems to be a lack of patience and context with many comments I see.... I am counting on EP and Brock to improve, this team's success will depend on that improvement. You can see deficient elements in their game that were shared by players like the Sedins, Naslund, Kesler etc at the same age....they took steps forward and so will Brock and EP. They have the skill and the "hockey IQ" to almost guarantee improvement.
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I think people sometimes forget how old BB is. He still has room to improve. He is one of the 2 or 3 players the opposing teams best checkers and best d men zero in on game after game, the kid needs to get better at facing this attention, and I think he will. BB is one of the primary weapons this team depends on for offence, there is a pressure that comes with this expectation that bottom 6 players do not have to deal with to the same extent. To make my point, people are complimenting Miller, and rightfully so....but look at the issues that plagued Miller at Brock's age. He was inconsistent. He would disappear for long stretches. Have a look for yourself, just back track to when he was around 22 years old. http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=123367 There are articles written about Miller's inconsistency when he was with the NYR (at a younger age) https://bluelinestation.com/2018/02/19/new-york-rangers-what-in-the-world-is-up-with-j-t-miller/ He looks like an excellent player now, but there was a learning curve involved that took time to traverse. This is a natural progression most players go through and it puzzles me as to why this is not factored in when considering their performances. Look at the Sedins at the same age, or a guy like Ryan Kesler...or how about Todd Bertuzzi at 22 years old. There is no reason to believe that Brock wont be at least as consistent as Miller is right now when he is the same age. IMHO Brock has a better shot, sees the ice at least as well, and has the size. The team will improve when guys like EP and BB reduce the number of games where they look like non factors at 5vs5. They will close the gap and become more consistent. Just be patient for f@#$ sakes. He is without a doubt one of the best players, at his age, that this team ever drafted. A lot of this was done before EP, and even if you think hes riding EP's coat tails do you really think anyone (JV for example) can put up these numbers?
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[PGT] Carolina Hurricanes at Vancouver Canucks | Dec. 12, 2019
Darius replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
Yup Bure will be hard to beat. Just watching that gif again....seeing Serge Momesso stop at the blue line while Bure rockets past him at 100mph...wonder what he was thinking in light of the fact he never played with him before Back to that list though....having EP and BB in the top 5 fastest to 100 points in Canucks history is impressive -
[PGT] Carolina Hurricanes at Vancouver Canucks | Dec. 12, 2019
Darius replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
Brock - not to shabby either Guy at the top brings a tear to my eye -
[GDT] Canes @ Nucks Dec 12, 2019 - 7pm Pacific - Live on SNET
Darius replied to xereau's topic in Canucks Talk
If they somehow pull this off everyone on that team including the coaches should take their game pay and give it to Marky -
[GDT] Canes @ Nucks Dec 12, 2019 - 7pm Pacific - Live on SNET
Darius replied to xereau's topic in Canucks Talk
agree with both! Even if you brought back Marchment, Ulf Samuelsson, Mathew Barnaby, Shane Churla and put them on a team Id cheer for them before i would cheer for the puck kicking Lames -
[GDT] Canes @ Nucks Dec 12, 2019 - 7pm Pacific - Live on SNET
Darius replied to xereau's topic in Canucks Talk
Flames vs Laffs Whats your gut telling you to cheer for? Horrible dilemma -
[GDT] Canes @ Nucks Dec 12, 2019 - 7pm Pacific - Live on SNET
Darius replied to xereau's topic in Canucks Talk
the book is out on the drop pass and how pressing BB or EP on the walls causes turn overs... let QH carry it in for FFS -
[GDT] Canes @ Nucks Dec 12, 2019 - 7pm Pacific - Live on SNET
Darius replied to xereau's topic in Canucks Talk
They need to cash in on one of these pps coz you know nhl reffing wants to even the calls up -
[GDT] Canes @ Nucks Dec 12, 2019 - 7pm Pacific - Live on SNET
Darius replied to xereau's topic in Canucks Talk
kinda like this -
i heard that loui ran into him....anyone seen proof? Loui costing the team in more ways than one.
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[PGT] Toronto Maple Leafs at Vancouver Canucks | Dec. 10, 2019
Darius replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
Found this "heat map" of the game. Darker concentrations show where the shots were coming from. Interesting to see that the leafs shots were concentrated near the net in the slot. Canucks seem to be more on the perimeter. Also interesting to see that the dark orange blob..... from where QH shoots. Canucks need to go to the dirty areas more often -
[PGT] Toronto Maple Leafs at Vancouver Canucks | Dec. 10, 2019
Darius replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
People get on BB when they lose , his shot isn’t as lethal as we have seen no doubt. But what about EP? Be nice to get some 5v5 dominance from him. Taboo subject I know. but if you wanna pick on one why is the other immune from criticism? both players are young, they will be ok. We r lucky to have both. they got saves at critical times .. we didn’t. Bottom line- 340 replies
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[GDT] Sabres @ Canucks - Dec 7, 2019 - 1pm Pacific - Live on SNET
Darius replied to xereau's topic in Canucks Talk
Good memory! Amazing what you can find on youtube....37 year old clips (Play by play by Bob Cole and Dick Irvin)! Here is the goal we are talking about. Mere seconds left int he first OT and Harold coughs it up to the most lethal guy -
[GDT] Sabres @ Canucks - Dec 7, 2019 - 1pm Pacific - Live on SNET
Darius replied to xereau's topic in Canucks Talk
I loved Harold too. There was a stretch there for about 3 years where Harold hadnt scored a goal (maybe im inflating the number of years in my head, its been so long). Then he scored one from the point vs Montreal (i believe) and the crowd went nuts. chants of Haroooold the whole game. Even when Harold had left the Canucks you would occasionally hear the chant in the crowd when they were not playing well....basically a mock chant implying that even Harold would have scored. The other memory of Harold I have is game 1 vs NYI SCF 1982...didnt he cough up the puck and it cost the Canucks game 1? They had played so well holding off the legendary NYI attack that whole game. -
[GDT] Sabres @ Canucks - Dec 7, 2019 - 1pm Pacific - Live on SNET
Darius replied to xereau's topic in Canucks Talk
Lol Harold " Are you sure you are old enough to drive" What a combo, Harold and QH... -
[GDT] Sabres @ Canucks - Dec 7, 2019 - 1pm Pacific - Live on SNET
Darius replied to xereau's topic in Canucks Talk
Whats with these weird start times? 10 am to 3pm is prime time where my wife yells at me to get things done. -
Now with Rantanen coming back it will prop up his 5 on 5 numbers even more I think. Ive noticed that during 5 on 5 play that QH is not paired up with our top players a lot of the time. I usually see Stech Benn etc on the ice with the Petey line. I wonder how Makar gets paired up in Colorado 5v5.....
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Not disagreeing with what you saying...(although ive read that Lafrenier looks like a real elite franchise player ... ) Ive seen posters write " Makar is better at defense" more than once....other than plus minus, which can be misleading, where is this position coming from? Genuinely curious....
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[PGT] Ottawa Senators at Vancouver Canucks | Dec. 03, 2019
Darius replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
Since its too early for the next GDT.... Reminder that the wicked black and gold Jerseys are being worn this Saturday! -
[PGT] Ottawa Senators at Vancouver Canucks | Dec. 03, 2019
Darius replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
Gaudette on a 60 pt pace. a little under the radar playing in the shadow of EP ,QH,BB etc kid keeps getting better and better. -
Jake V not on ice for morning skate (potential trade alert)
Darius replied to burrardstreetbullies's topic in Canucks Talk