*Buzzsaw* Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Yeah I know Daniel scored two goals last game, but those goals had nothing to do with McCann being on his line. The first was a result of Hansen and Tanev, the second Dorsett and Vey. I'm a big fan of McCann, he's a tough nosed kid with lots of skills, but I think he is mismatched with Daniel, and from watching Daniel, I can see that he's getting frustrated. I see him start the typical Sedin 'give and go', only with McCann, the return pass never happens. Neither is McCann working the cycle game, Hansen and Daniel are the only ones to get it going. McCann is primarily a shooter, he gravitates to the open ice in front of the net, and he doesn't by nature have the short pass/cycle gam which Daniel is used to well established. Plus he doesn't win a lot of faceoffs. It makes no sense to break up the Horvat line, and Zalewski's not in the game... so that leaves Vey, who actually happens to have a lot of the skills needed to play with Daniel. He does cycle the puck well, and he is primarily a passer. Yeah, the third line has had some success lately, but I believe most of that is the chemistry between Burrows and Etem, Vey is less of a factor. Plus it is more important to for Daniel to have opportunities as a result of Vey's efforts than Burrows or Etem... Daniel is much more likely to bury his chances. McCann is better to suited to the third line, let him work with Etem and Burrows and learn his craft. It's probably only going to be one more game till Sutter gets back and Daniel has an experienced center, but in the meantime, the substitute for Henrik should be Vey. Edit.... Oops... Center not Winger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outsiders Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Veys a center change the title Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucks Prophet Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 You do make some valid points. I think it's something worth considering, but we'll see if the situation presents itself. I believe Sutter is nearing a return, and he would probably be the best overall replacement for Henrik. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcam Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 I agree with you post about the proper centre, McCann has done a great job when playing first line duties...But Sedin are always on cycle on offence..You can see Daniel is frustrated and poor McCann is also frustrated,, Please try Vey with Daniel and Etam and Vey have not really connected yet.... Sure liked the way Jake played in Boston, so fast and beats guys on the outside and drives hard to the net.. I still would trade Hamhuis at trade deadline??? We are still in playoff race without him now,, We need to get draft picks or young player in return...SO trade Hamhuis and Prust, Virbata... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 I agree. I don't think Jared is a good fit. Vey is a better fit but he's paired with etem and they're doing well with Burr.... So tough to break them up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coryberg Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 1 minute ago, apollo said: I agree. I don't think Jared is a good fit. Vey is a better fit but he's paired with etem and they're doing well with Burr.... So tough to break them up. No doubt, we finally got bur and very going don't mess with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabcakes Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 It's going to take more than one game for McCann to work things out with Danny. It's easier to slot in on RW with Hank and Dan than to play centre to Dan and somebody. I wouldn't jump to any conclusions after one game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Goblin Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Wouldn't be surprising if Vey was centering Daniel. We all know that Willie's MHT boys are going places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamth Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 has Whillie realized that the kids are carrying the team better by now.. my 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xereau Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Sutter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonshinefe Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 It saddens me looking at the list of centres we have available for Daniel. I guess ultimately, whoever can create room and feed him in the offensive zone the best is who deserves to be in that position at this point. I swear I was reading these forums 2 weeks ago and Vey was being armchair GM shopped for a bag of pucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice orca Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 McCann played primarily against Bergeron last game, not sure if Vey would have done any better. Keep Jared up on the 1st to get a good taste with great talent for a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biff Tannen Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Surely, if we assume that Sutter's finally back after this game and he slots in on the 1st line, there's not much point in changing the lines around again? Possibly Vey's style is more suited to Daniel's game, but I can't see them developing much chemistry in 1 game. Give Mccann one more game and see how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Not saying McCann is, but vey isn't physically ready to centre Daniel on a top line for those minutes against the attached competition - at least for any length of time. i give the edge to Jared based on speed and shot. vey looks good at the moment where he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 1 hour ago, riffraff said: Not saying McCann is, but vey isn't physically ready to centre Daniel on a top line for those minutes against the attached competition - at least for any length of time. i give the edge to Jared based on speed and shot. vey looks good at the moment where he is. I'm just happy Vey looks good. He was washed out of the pic for a while... Its waaaayyyy too early to be bumping him up to a top line. As much as the OP has some somewhat valid points on fit (Jared can most certainly handle the puck and is as skilled a play maker or better). McCann jumped Vey on the depth chart for a reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucklehead73 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Not that I think McCann is ready for top line duties even in a temporary capacity. Vey simply cannot handle the checking along the boards like Henrik can... Vey is too easily neutralized. Imho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Barzal Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 4 hours ago, xereau said: Sutter. ... plays a north-south game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukoncanuck87 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 11 hours ago, Outsiders said: Veys a center change the title Well he was 65% + in face offs against Boston. D.Sedin vey etem. Give it a go. Vey n etem cycle pretty good together. But burrows has been playing well with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokes Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 I think McCann did well under the circumstances, Also seems like WD is set on recreating the chemistry with Vey and Etem while Daniel likes to roll with Hansen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 It's a short term solution where we're trying not to mess with the Horvat and Vey lines so they can continue to build chemistry. Before you know it Henrik will be back (or Sutter before him) so it's not as pressing to push buttons right now when wins are happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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