5Fivehole0 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Bad thread is bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48MPHSlapShot Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 ^ Agreed The fact of the matter is that Rome wasn't built in a day. Let him find himself. We aren't considered a cup contender anyways, so what's the harm is letting him play and letting him find his place in the lineup? I, for one, am very happy we have this kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyhee Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Well, in the sense that he's a center that has a long way to go on faceoffs even though he's seemed much less effective at RW than C, he doesn't really fit. In the sense that the Canucks needed another C at the time of the trade for him, he didn't fit in June, either. However, he's got ability, he's good enough to play, he's been an important cog on Canucks #1 power play unit and he's still a rookie, still developing on a "retooling" team. So, ok, no he isn't the perfect fit anywhere. He belongs in the lineup anyway. btw, I thought he did just fine at RW on Tuesday night. My comment about being much less effective at RW than C was based on play in the preseason and very early season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goal:thecup Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 nitti999 you have set yourself up for some long-term pain here; don't suppose it will go as long as the question on needing Burrows though.Didn't that poster eventually get booted as a troll?Vey is a beauty and has already proven he can play several positions up and down the lineup.Early yet but maybe a Calder candidate.He is also completely coachable and doesn't complain about anything.Face-offs were his only weakness at the beginning of the season (imo) and he has already turned that around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2SKATES1STICK Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Honestly I think he needs to develop more. Either he is a centre that can win face-offs, or a playmaking winger in the top 6. Right now he isn't an affective centre, and doesn't fit as top 6 winger. He needs some time in Utica to develop as a centre, or possibly it won't work out. As i see it we are missing a checking 3rd line, and the pieces are not clicking, especially defensively. What may, i say may work (at least a little better) would be something like this: sedin sedin vrbata burr bonino kass higgins horvat (not sure if he's ready) hansen (checking line) matthais (hasn't looked good) richardson dorsett this isn't a proposal thread. it seems that Willie is trying to make something work thats just not there. could vey be a 3rd or 4 th line centre. only if he can take draws. As a 3rd 4th line winger i don't see it at all i bolded the LOLs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV. Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 He has enough offensive skill and IQ to play in the NHL. His defence he can work on though. He's not bad but when pressured with the puck anywhere but the O-zone, he has trouble making the right play. Not to worry though, as you gain experience, you learn how to correct these situations and flaws. He can play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfstonker Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Honestly I think he needs to develop more. Either he is a centre that can win face-offs, or a playmaking winger in the top 6. Right now he isn't an affective centre, and doesn't fit as top 6 winger. He needs some time in Utica to develop as a centre, or possibly it won't work out. As i see it we are missing a checking 3rd line, and the pieces are not clicking, especially defensively. What may, i say may work (at least a little better) would be something like this: sedin sedin vrbata burr bonino kass higgins horvat (not sure if he's ready) hansen (checking line) matthais (hasn't looked good) richardson dorsett this isn't a proposal thread. it seems that Willie is trying to make something work thats just not there. could vey be a 3rd or 4 th line centre. only if he can take draws. As a 3rd 4th line winger i don't see it at all I'm much more worried about Kassian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCanuck Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 At the start of the season, everyone was worried about whether we could score goals and win games. We're number 2 in the league and firing on all cylinders at the moment. I don't think we need to worry right now, about who fits and who doesn't. Let's just keep the momentum rolling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCanuck Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 At the start of the season, everyone was worried about whether we could score goals and win games. We're number 2 in the league and firing on all cylinders at the moment. I don't think we need to worry right now, about who fits and who doesn't. Let's just keep the momentum rolling!In the words of Tortz "they'll whine about something". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giant Inflatable Beaver Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 He's only a rookie, give him at least 2 years at the NHL level before you start judging what kind of player he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70seven Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I still think its a worthy question. I like Vey and his offensive prowess, but I'm not yet a believer that he is going to be a quality center. If he can find his way defensively and figure out how to be a more effective winger, I could see him evolve into a Ray Whitney type player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockeye Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lock Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 So is this the new "Vey. Do we really need him?" thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coryberg Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 He needs some time in Utica to develop as a centre, or possibly it won't work out. on pace for 41 points playing on the 4th line? Yeah that doesn't ft in at all! Nitti for GM, waive Vey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honky Cat Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 I think he's been a real handy player to have have around..He's a good skater and is a good edition to this years Canucks.. He is definitely a lot smaller than I anticipated ,but he's got good hands and a wicked release around the net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Bieksa's Fault Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 He has offensive upside and instincts and may develop into a middle six player in a few years if he works on being more consistently involved at both ends of the ice. While he doesn't appear to fit in a bottom six that is built on effort and grindy play, he adds some different qualities and skills in his more offensive-minded game, and that is one reason why this season's lineup is as deep as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ihatetomatoes Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Vey needs a couple of years to get stronger, he looses almost all the puck battles alongs the wall. I do like the fact that he is getting a chance and Management seems to be ok with playing him in a bottom 6 role while he learns the NHL game. Watching Pearson and Toffoli tear it up with LA does make a person wonder how much his stats were inflated playing in the AHL though. I think he'll be a good player but will take a few years before he makes any real impact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 His defensive play wont win himself over with WD. I think he can be a good player but definitely going to be some growing pains with him this year and possibly next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 I'm more concerned about Mattias. Now maybe its just a while to adjust to two different coaches. His play has improved recently. I do not envy the coaches and Benning, because there's going to be some hard choices to be made on our roster. But it's nice to know we do have guys on the farm that will be more than just warm bodies on the ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter.S-Kerouac Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 BO HO is not gonna stick this year Mattias and Rich are ufa at the end of this season. I would say there is room for him and what he brings. We don't have many bottom 6ers that could fill in in the top 6for injury. I am loving the kid he has a great future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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