R3aL Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 44 minutes ago, aGENT said: If we re-sign the twins (which I prefer we didn't but agree is likely), I agree, there's simply no room for Vanek. Sorry, neither Eriksson or Gagner are going anywhere though Baer, Horvat, Boeser Sedin, Sedin, Pettersson: Eriksson, Sutter, Granlund Gaunce, Gaudette, Virtanen Gagner (subs in for Pettersson, Virt, Gaunce etc as needed). Though obviously guys will shuffle around (particularly on W). Without the twins I'd far prefer to see something like: Baer, Horvat, Boeser Kane, Sutter, Granlund (fast/hard match up line with offense) Erikssson, Gaudette, Pettersson (give them the twins sheltered o zone starts, Eriksson gives them a solid 2 way vet etc) Gaunce, Dowd/MacEwan/UFA etc, Virtanen (solid depth checking/counter punch line) Gagner (subs in for Pettersson, Virt, Gaunce etc as needed). And again, guys will clearly shuffle around on W. One can dream though right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 24 minutes ago, Rush17 said: This tweet really makes me love this kid! Like come on.. what else can u ask for? A Hobby Baker award? Gaudette.. I'm on it . The kids really refreshing. Think he might be able to develop into a burrows type agitatior. That would be sweet. More of a Kesler type rather than a Burrows. But yes, Gaudette did seem to piss off some players in the beanpot final mainly brady tkachuk. He's also got a bit of swagger to him, very refreshing indeed to have something like that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, R3aL said: One can dream though right? Sure. but eventually you gotta wake up and go about your day in reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3aL Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 3 minutes ago, aGENT said: Sure. but eventually you gotta wake up and go about your day in reality This is true - we shall see though, because hypothetically say we drafted Zadina or Svech they are going to be in the show next season, and if gaudette and EP are lights out and the sedins are coming back there would have to be roster moves to make space but yea i agree haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollieo Del Fuego Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Vote for AG for the Hobey: https://www.facebook.com/TheHobey/app/169616693395433/?app_data={} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, R3aL said: This is true - we shall see though, because hypothetically say we drafted Zadina or Svech they are going to be in the show next season, and if gaudette and EP are lights out and the sedins are coming back there would have to be roster moves to make space but yea i agree haha Sure... Still don't see any way of getting rid of Eriksson without it costing more than it's worth to just keep him on the roster. I also think he could actually pair quite well with Gaudette in a depth role and if nothing else, contributes in a defensive/pk role (granted vastly overpaid for doing so). Gagner we could likely move if required, or worst case, waive. Though I doubt it would come to that. But since we're playing here.... if we draft Svech/Zadina, I'd think it far more likely we'd move Baer. He has actual trade value and would be far easier to move (and far more redundant). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3aL Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Just now, aGENT said: Sure... Still don't see any way of getting rid of Eriksson without it costing more than it's worth to just keep him on the roster. I also think he could actually pair quite well with Gaudette in a depth role and if nothing else, contributes in a defensive/pk role (granted vastly overpaid for doing so). Gagner we could likely move if required, or worst case, waive. Though I doubt it would come to that. But since we're playing here.... if we draft Svech/Zadina, I'd think it far more likely we'd move Baer. He has actual trade value and would be far easier to move (and far more redundant). I don't know I think keeping (what next year would be the highest paid forward) who just plays awful on a regular basis, doesn't produce and only thing he brings is penalty killing and decent defensive play would send a terrible message to the kids. like you can suck and if ur on a big contract that's okay... maybe your right though, I agree the maybe a line of eriksson-gaudette-Virtanen would be a good line. im just super frustrated with him and have seen enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post aGENT Posted February 16, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 16, 2018 3 minutes ago, R3aL said: I don't know I think keeping (what next year would be the highest paid forward) who just plays awful on a regular basis, doesn't produce and only thing he brings is penalty killing and decent defensive play would send a terrible message to the kids. like you can suck and if ur on a big contract that's okay... maybe your right though, I agree the maybe a line of eriksson-gaudette-Virtanen would be a good line. im just super frustrated with him and have seen enough But he doesn't 'suck'. Yes, he's vastly overpaid and vastly under performing offensively, (particularly for what he's paid). But he's still a solid NHL player who is VERY good defensively and on the PK. It's not that he's on a 'big contract' that he's still in the lineup. He's a solid NHL player. He's just not scoring nearly enough for his pay cheque. And Gordie willing, if we actually find a play driving, 2 way C for him to play with, he might actually start to produce more offense. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 18 minutes ago, aGENT said: Sure... Still don't see any way of getting rid of Eriksson without it costing more than it's worth to just keep him on the roster. I also think he could actually pair quite well with Gaudette in a depth role and if nothing else, contributes in a defensive/pk role (granted vastly overpaid for doing so). The value of Eriksson, moreover than the Sedins, is that he can shelter kids on his line. Much rather him in that role than the twins, as he is a defensive benefit on the ice, not a liability. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCanuck Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Can't wait to see this kid in a Canucks Jersey! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post aGENT Posted February 16, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 16, 2018 5 minutes ago, Hutton Wink said: The value of Eriksson, moreover than the Sedins, is that he can shelter kids on his line. Much rather him in that role than the twins, as he is a defensive benefit on the ice, not a liability. Exactly. If we ever get him scoring again, all the better but all this talk of him being 'useless' and 'sucking' is nonsense. He's a good NHL player who's currently vastly overpaid for his (lack of) offensive production. People need to realize they can be disappointed in his contract and offensive production on one hand and still realize he's a solid, contributing NHL player on the other. It's not a black and white, 100% good or bad situation. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 33 minutes ago, aGENT said: Sure... Still don't see any way of getting rid of Eriksson without it costing more than it's worth to just keep him on the roster. I also think he could actually pair quite well with Gaudette in a depth role and if nothing else, contributes in a defensive/pk role (granted vastly overpaid for doing so). Gagner we could likely move if required, or worst case, waive. Though I doubt it would come to that. But since we're playing here.... if we draft Svech/Zadina, I'd think it far more likely we'd move Baer. He has actual trade value and would be far easier to move (and far more redundant). I'd like to see Gagner moved. If we're going young. Let's waive or trade like you said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Rush17 said: I'd like to see Gagner moved. If we're going young. Let's waive or trade like you said. He's gone in another couple years regardless. If you draft a Svech/Zadina and have guys like Petterson (starting on W likely), Dahlen and Lind coming up, I'd prefer cashing in on Baer and either upgrading on him, filling other holes or getting other solid futures to keep the prospect pool pushing from below, than just get a 4th or something for Gagner. Plus we still need SOME vets on the roster the next couple years. Edited February 16, 2018 by aGENT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3aL Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 4 hours ago, aGENT said: But he doesn't 'suck'. Yes, he's vastly overpaid and vastly under performing offensively, (particularly for what he's paid). But he's still a solid NHL player who is VERY good defensively and on the PK. It's not that he's on a 'big contract' that he's still in the lineup. He's a solid NHL player. He's just not scoring nearly enough for his pay cheque. And Gordie willing, if we actually find a play driving, 2 way C for him to play with, he might actually start to produce more offense. Hope so - he just looks slow, unconfident and like he's forgotten how to score to me. we shall see. Maybe next camp being around Dahlen and EP will energize him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckledraggin Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Game in the 1st https://portal.stretchinternet.com/vermont/portal.htm?eventId=388616&streamType=video 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckledraggin Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Gaud mode activated. He shoots he scores on the 1 timer. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted February 17, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 17, 2018 5 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckledraggin Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 The shift following his goal he puts the puck between his legs and puts a puck just wide on the backhand. Anyone thinking this guy doesn't have elite skills isn't watching. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Just now, canuckledraggin said: The shift following his goal he puts the puck between his legs and puts a puck just wide on the backhand. Anyone thinking this guy doesn't have elite skills isn't watching. Yeah, in the Beanpot he pulled a couple of Bo-drags at about twice the speed Horvat does them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysACanuckFan Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 48 minutes ago, SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME said: With 32 PP goals over his NCAA career. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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