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Big defence and big bottom six definitely helps provide a counter balance

I am more concerned about having size on the backend, which they have started to address. I agree they need to bring in more size up front where possible but don't think it will be a limiting factor this year...hopefully they can get in the playoffs and go on a run.

And this will be Yzerman's fifth season and it has been seven years with no playoffs. It shows you that no matter how you do it, building a playoff team takes time. They have some nice pieces but no real game breakers so will be interesting to see if they can become more than simply a middle of the road team. To me, it also shows why the Canucks need to go for it with EP, QH, and Demko in place. Need to take a shot at building a team around them.

Last year was his worst year and he scored 14 goals, I mean, I would pretty happy with 14 goals from the third line center. Would like more assists than 10 but the guy obviously has some touch (along with being solid defensively and good on the PK). - New structure from the coaching staff hopefully pays off with some more wins - improved PK should add some more wins - Better goaltending will help - New leadership group will help (i.e. Hughes taking more of a lead, etc.) - Hopefully one or two breakout seasons from Hogs, Podz, Hirose, etc. Mgmt has done a solid job this summer, hopefully players do the same this season

Have been hoping for this so glad mgmt was able to make it work. Solid piece, plugs agap and provides some redundancy down the middle

Pit on paper has a solid lineup. Will come down to if the team can mesh (a lot of new bodies) and can they be average defensively. A lot of fire power.

So glad Horvat is gone. Behind FA, was the second element most holding this team back. New, winning attitude was/is greatly needed. JT Miller saying what everyone knows re: Vancouver media hilarious

Buuuuuuuut 100% on offence means no defense required right? The old Dubas loophole!

E5 apparently

I don't know enough about Peeke to land one way or the other at his point; however, Peeke is young, on a fair contract, and I have heard decent things. If he truly is a solid stay at home RHD, probably a solid trade for the Canucks. Trade strength for weakness. Thoughts? https://www.nhltraderumor.com/columbus-blue-jackets-vancouver-canucks-working-on-a-trade/ QH Cole/Peeke Soucy Hronek Cole/Peeke/Myers/other

I'm surprised by this move

Problem is only extreme individuals in the fan base actually listen to the media or go on twitter so that is all that gets reported...Van Mgmt just needs to stop reacting to it. Go the Trader Joe's route and tell the negative minority to get lost

Not sure how wearing #28 would have been disrespectful. Luc Bourdon's passing was a sad and horrible moment but I feel like players wearing his number only enhances the memory of Bourdon. Can't believe this was used for negativity by some in the Van community. Mind boggling to me but everyone is entitled to their views.

Hronek is an RFA next year so a factor...but fully agree, that is not the package that will get Pesce.

Or even sign someone like Pius Suter (PK, faceoffs, etc.), take a flyer on Zadina with EP (creates chances, just couldn't bury them), and have cap space left over. Depth and flexibility for the first time in how many years?