Nurf Herder Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Great game for him But don't forget... Oilers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorvat Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Sedin-Sedin-Burrows Baertchi-Bonino-VrbataHiggins-Horvat-Hansen Kenins-Vey-Dorsett If Richardson and Kassian come back: Sedin-Sedin-Kassian Burrows-Bonino-Vrbata Higgins-Richardson-Dorsett Kenins-Horvat-HansenSwitch Higgins and Kennins If Richardson and Kassian are back in Sedin Sedin Burrows Baertschi Bonino Vrbata Higgins Richardson Kassian Dorsett Horvat HansenMatthias Vey Kennins McMillan (played very well tonight) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Buzzsaw* Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Sedin Sedin Burrows Baertschi Bonino Vrbata Higgins Horvat Hansen Matthias Richardson Kassian Canucks in 4... GG This lineup illustrates what I mean by depth. With it, we have Dorsett, Kenins and Vey on the bench. The defense is just as deep, with Clendening, Corrado and Biega as backups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dasein Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Game 7 (Hope it doesn't get that far, but whatever) Horvat with a beauty pass to Baertschi. Baertschi snipes it and Rogers Arena explodes. Flames fans cry all summer on internet forums across the land Off an atrocious Gaudreau turn-over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorvat Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Sedin Sedin Burrows Baertschi Bonino Vrbata Higgins Horvat Hansen Matthias Richardson Kassian Canucks in 4... GG Switch these 2 and swap Matthias and Dorsett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William_Clarkson Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Really depends on how Richardson, Kassian, and Matthias are. Do you give him the nod over the other rookies, Kennis and Vey? Vey can play center (apparently) and both are more proven this year, so I think at the start they should get the nod before him (especially if both Richardson and Matthias are injured because Vey will need to center). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linden17 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 I agree Calgary gave up on him and he has a lot of potential Would love to see him in game 1 I think today was a really good statement game for him today sometimes a fresh start is what a player really needs and I think if he got some playoffs experience it will give him the confidence he needs. This year is also about playoff development so if we can be competitive and developing players good things will happen for this team. Lets clarify that calgary did not give up on him. his agent stated that he wasnt going to resign with them leading to a trade at the deadline. giving that, calgary got a second rounder for him and said thats the most a team was offering for him at the deadline i think both parties did good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Plow Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 I don't see why not letting him play the 1st game, he obviously gained some confidence from tonight game, he's going to play the team that never gave him a proper chance and gave up on him. Oo and not to forget itll be his first career playoff game. I think he will be extremely motivated and focused Sedins - Burrows Sven - Bonino - Vrbata Higgins - Horvat - Hansen Matthias - Richardson - Dorsett Assuming Kassian is still out, but if he's ready to go unfortunately then I think you have to sit Sven. If Kassian is ready to go Sedins - Burrows Higgins - Bonino - Vrbata Dorsett - Horvat - Hansen Matthias - Richardson - Kassian Also love the fact we have Kennins/Vey as depth players, cuz we're going to need them eventually if we go far in the grueling playoffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo.Horvat53 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 I'd like to see SB sometime, but I think these will be the lines of BR and ZK are still out: 22-33-14 20-13-17 27-7-51 41-53-36 Really hoping Richie is in for Vey. Or 22-33-14 47-13-17 20-27-51 41-53-36 I like my second lineup, but I doubt WD puts in Baertschi over Vey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 I like my second lineup, but I doubt WD puts in Baertschi over Vey Why though? He says he likes Vey at center over Matthias, yet Vey doesn't do anything that you want a good center to do. He doesn't win faceoffs, doesn't create a ton of scoring chances, and has average puck possession numbers, I don't get it. Surely Matthias can do just as much as Vey at center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo.Horvat53 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Why though? He says he likes Vey at center over Matthias, yet Vey doesn't do anything that you want a good center to do. He doesn't win faceoffs, doesn't create a ton of scoring chances, and has average puck possession numbers, I don't get it. Surely Matthias can do just as much as Vey at center. That's exactly what I don't get. It's common sense to have Vey in at RW and Matthias at C. It seems obvious to me, but I guess he has his reasons. Vey did not look good at all tonight, Baertschi did, and if Vey even plays remotely close to how he did tonight, there is no way he plays a game unless he shows differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webster6 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Why though? He says he likes Vey at center over Matthias, yet Vey doesn't do anything that you want a good center to do. He doesn't win faceoffs, doesn't create a ton of scoring chances, and has average puck possession numbers, I don't get it. Surely Matthias can do just as much as Vey at center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goblix Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Good poise, great puck protection, slick speed, awesome goals (little lucky) Overall sweet to see him get a chance with Vrbata and Bonino and what a good looking line, however Higgins has been doing a good job at a longer time frame than 1 game so don't think he deserves the spot specifically in a playoff atmosphere. I doubt he makes the opening night roster but is nice to see a preview for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Moose Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 I have to respectfully disagree as well. As much as I like the kid, he hasn't earned any spot. He scored 2 goals against a weak Oilers team. If that was any other team, he would've been pushed off the puck or the goaltender probably would've saved it. If someone on the team starts slacking or isn't playing well, then sure give him a shot. Or perhaps if we're up 3 - 0 in the series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook007 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Sedin Sedin Burrows Baertschi Bonino Vrbata Higgins Horvat Hansen Matthias Richardson Kassian Canucks in 4... GG Unless DD is injured, he plays... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G. Reaper Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 Lets clarify that calgary did not give up on him. his agent stated that he wasnt going to resign with them leading to a trade at the deadline. giving that, calgary got a second rounder for him and said thats the most a team was offering for him at the deadline i think both parties did good. Calgary did indeed give up on him by failing to see his potential. They did a terrible job of developing him and they blamed him for it. Why do you think his agent said he wouldn't re-sign with them? I'll tell you why, because they gave up on him and he was tired of not getting the chance he clearly deserves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggs Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Baertschi has looked very good in the offensive zone in his limited time as a Canuck. It's not a big sample size but I can already say he is a much bigger threat to score than Higgins is on the 2nd line. He's not great defensively but can work on that as long as he pops some goals to make up for it. I really like his speed and aggressive mindset when he gets the puck. Seems to have a heavy shot too. It would be awesome if he winds up scoring some big goals which end up sinking the Flames in the upcoming series. That might take some of the sting away from seeing Martin Gelinas scoring against the Canucks to end the 2004 series. I was a huge fan of that guy during his time in Vancouver and then he joined the enemy. Burrows reminds me of Gelinas in how hard he works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naibaf85 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 @ NucksFan1995 The Flames didn't give up on Baertschi. They just ignored his talent and didn't give him a fair chance. It was Baertschi who gave up on the Flames by telling themhe wouldn't sign again with the Flames organization. A very lucky bounce for the Canucks. Kudos to Benning and Linden for their courage to make that quick trade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mll Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Sven and the Flames have been trying to find a solution for quite some time before it came down to a trade (as reported by media at the deadline). There were already rumours that he would be traded after Burke's comments but then Treliving came on board just at the time when Sven broke his ribs at the Worlds so it probably "bought" some time to still try and figure things out. Although Sven vigorously denied his father's comments, you can't help but wonder if he wasn't indeed playing in a straight-jacket in Calgary. He is making so many more plays here but it probably also helps his confidence to not play with grinders and be worried that the slightest mistake would get him benched. I think that this time Craig Button wasn't that far off when he said that he thinks that the Flames came to accept that Sven wouldn't succeed under their current regime (talked about how things changed with Burke and Hartley). Also went on to say that some coaches prefer certain players over others. Thinks it's a very good move by the Canucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dura_mater Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Baertschi has impressed... this was a bigtime game for him, comparable to Kenins first couple. ... I also like him in place of Kassian... he is just as much an offensive threat, but I think he is better defensively. Of course you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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