Pete M Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Bar none....the difference maker this year will be coach WD! A better system will have an effect on most of our players who underperformed last year. With WD, I predict improvements from the twins, Burr, Kass, Hansen and Edler. I think Kass and Edler will show the most improvements when WD shows them that he really does care and shows a more personal side to coaching... I can't agree more with WD being the difference maker. Also, which young guns will be on the team will be important for future development...maybe not "the difference maker" WD may have some encouragement for the young guns to gain confidence to be that difference maker. Cannot underestimate good coaching! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dal Colle Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Guyz i added more options now there is 11 options.... Miller will win the Vezinaaaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 To me the absolute critical player on this team is Dan Hamhuis. Remember how we performed without him in 2011 finals? He needs to be an industructible rock all season long or we have to rely on Edler, Sbisa and Stanton in that prime LHD shutdown role. Beyond that it's of course Henrik Sedin. He'll probably have to play a lot of 20+ minute games coming up and if he's out then Nick Bonino jumps to the 1st line center position, and Brad Richardson to #2. And then there's Daniel. He needs a serious rebound this season. Hopefully the addition of Vrbata sparks the twins. If not we're relying on significant improvements from our secondary offense. I'll paraphrase your 1st paragragh. The other difference maker, which will be influenced by WD, will need to be our whole "D" core. These boys need to be difference makers or we won't make the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLastStandingCloutierFan Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I'm hoping Jensen cracks the lineup and becomes a go-to sniper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar baby watermelon Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Canucks offense goes thru the Sedins, it starts and ends there for this post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimp C Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Guyz i added more options now there is 11 options.... Miller will win the Vezinaaaa Aha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinphase Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Assuming the Sedins are going to bounce back, especially now that they'll play with Vrbata. I would say Bonino and Kassian, it seems as though Benning and Linden want to give them an opportunity to become the second line. I would say its a risky move, both players have a lot to prove. Bonino needs to show last season for him wasn't a fluke and if he puts up similar numbers I'd say job well done. Kassian is more of a wildcard, so far his skill is overshadowed by his immaturity and bad temper. I think Higgins should play on this line, to give it some maturity and keep things calm. Without Kesler, Burrows will play a major role on the PK and should be moved to less minutes on a third line checking role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfstonker Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I voted for Vbrata. I think the guy has come here 3 years too late but nevertheless he will light up our first line and make the Sedins great again. My second choice is Burr. He will be raging at what happened to him and his game last season and I think he will rebound big time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzy Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I think Vrbata will score 30 goals and around 60 pts. Very welcome addition to that first line. He hasn't played with line mates as skilled as the Sedins before and he was still scoring lots of goals. Not disrespecting Burrows but it's great to have a really skilled goalscorers playing with the Sedins at last. His play may even give Daniel some confidence after a poor season by his standards, regularly putting up points can do wonders for his confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Quite obviously it is Kassian. 30 points last year with time missed and irratic use by Torts. He could easily put up +50 points with regular 2nd line play. His puck possession play takes pressure off the 1st line and off the d-core. He can be the basis of a 2nd line, something Van has not had in 3 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIGGINS! Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Last time vrbata scored 30 he was playing on a line with ray Whitney who is an extremely skilled play maker.... Kinda like hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Last time vrbata scored 30 he was playing on a line with ray Whitney who is an extremely skilled play maker.... Kinda like hank Daniel's no slouch either. Despite peoples misguided thoughts on Daniel he's got skill, may not have the best shot anymore but still has great playmaking skill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dal Colle Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Daniel's no slouch either. Despite peoples misguided thoughts on Daniel he's got skill, may not have the best shot anymore but still has great playmaking skill. To be honest I think Danny will win the Art Ross. He can set guys up, he can score too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William_Clarkson Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I believe that he will get 40-50 games because that is how much belief I have in the 2010 Vezina candidate. If he was a candidate, why can't he just do it again. He will. Trust me To be honest I think Danny will win the Art Ross. He can set guys up, he can score too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Goose Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Man it's hard to think of not anyone on the team from management, to the coaches, and to the players having to be difference makers in order for the team to do well this year in a tough conference. I'd love to see a confident Edler this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTOWNCanuck Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 i have a feeling miller is going to be very solid this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steen Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Edler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Guyz i added more options now there is 11 options.... Miller will win the Vezinaaaa To be honest I think Danny will win the Art Ross. Next on JB's list -- expand the trophy cabinet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2SKATES1STICK Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 If he was a candidate, why can't he just do it again. He will. Trust me Gold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dal Colle Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 Next on JB's list -- expand the trophy cabinet. Hope he does...he'll need a bigger case for the cup ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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