5 decades and no cup Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Trousers ? I thought I was old. You hit the nail on the head there but the thing that concerns me is that we are one injury away from "prospects" being our 1-2 in net (probably not Demko for #2 but another prospect all the same). Not very smart for a team that claims to want to compete for a playoff spot. Seems that a lot of people around here would have been happy with that situation last season. I think they would call up Backman -he's had NHL experience with Dallas and Edm. Could probably handle being backup for awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_314 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Agreed with the calls for John Gibson. Also think Kristers Gudlevskis should be on that list. Just last year stopped 55 of 57 Canadian Olympic team shots while playing behind a pretty weak Latvian defense, and he also quickly scaled the professional ranks as well. If not with Tampa I'm sure another team would take a flyer on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 So, our goalie position is secured for years to come. Benning is building a future winner, while keeping the team competitive in the present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionized27 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 You didn't watch him in his playoff run? His run or his actual Memorial Cup performance? getting there is one thing, $#itting the bed when you arrive is another. I'll reserve further judgment after his first pro season in St. John's but for now, he has a lot still to prove. Again, my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baer. Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Wanna try that last one again? Sassy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honky Cat Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 If even one of Demko/Markstrom pans out to become a solid #1 ,we would be set for the next seven years or so....I agree with other posters here, that the omission of John Gibson on that top 5 list is glaring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanuck Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Should Markstrom be considered a prospect? He's already 25. Not to mention that he's been playing pro hockey since 2010. Imo, the term 'prospect' should only be used for players with limited or no pro experience. Not exactly sure what to call him though since he's not a regular either yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 If even one of Demko/Markstrom pans out to become a solid #1 ,we would be set for the next seven years or so....I agree with other posters here, that the omission of John Gibson on that top 5 list is glaring. Does that omission mean the entire list should be tossed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Not to mention that he's been playing pro hockey since 2010. Imo, the term 'prospect' should only be used for players with limited or no pro experience. Not exactly sure what to call him though since he's not a regular either yet? Maybe he's still a prospect, because he is considered to have a lot more potential upside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino#29 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 CDC in a nutshell... Hockey News praises our goalie prospects? All hail the Hockey News, they're respected! Numerous outlets and analysts criticize Benning? Idiots! how do they have jobs! tsn isn't idiots?ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honky Cat Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Does that omission mean the entire list should be tossed? Its just a guys opinion..I take them all with a grain of salt...Its nice to read something positive about the Canucks for a change..lol..Especially,from eastern based media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddhahoodlum Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 So, our goalie position is secured for years to come. Benning is building a future winner, while keeping the team competitive in the present. Yes, except Benning had nothing to do with the Canucks getting Markstrom and Demko. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino#29 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Yeah, tough to take this article seriously when both Gibson and Saros are behind Markstrom and Demko. Still, I suspect in a couple years none of us will care that Lack was traded. who the hell is saros? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honky Cat Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Yes, except Benning had nothing to do with the Canucks getting Markstrom and Demko. Benning drafted Demko...he scouted him at Boston College. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 who the hell is saros? http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/juuse-saros/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo Bo 53 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I like Demko and think was one of bennings only good moves or drafts. Marky i gave a hard time cause i loved Luu but is gonna be pretty good it looks like which makes every one ask what the heck was benning thinking singing bloody ryan siv miller. Like really plus a 3 year contract i cant understand. And not to bash poor old gillis cause is happend enough but we really could of got fucale or whatever his name is and we didnt. If he becomes the next Luu we will always say we could of had him but said no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.DirtyDangles Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Awesome read thanks for the link :D aaaaand I completely agree OP. Another log jam at the #1 goalie spot is a good thing. If they both pan out the trade possibilities could be huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddhahoodlum Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Benning drafted Demko...he scouted him at Boston College. My bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250Integra Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 What ever happened to Jack Campbell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Where does Calvin Pickard fit in this question? 16 games each in the NHL last year, Pickard with Colorado had better numbers than Vasilievsky with Tampa. Hell, he almost led the league in save %... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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