supermanbieksa Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Thought you guys would be interested in knowing what European/Swedish media is writing about Vancouver. So I'll just summarise the article for you. If you want to read the whole article try to google translate it and ask me if you have any questions what he means. http://www.viasatsport.se/bloggar/lindquists-nhl-blogg/ledsen-vancouver-fans-inget-lag-kommer-ha-det-varre-er-de-kommande-fem-aren/ Can start of with the headline. "Sorry Vancouver-fans, no team will have it worse than you the next five years" - He goes on to mention the Sedins, and how they kept Vancouver in the playoff position. But how it was inevitable to miss the playoffs anyways. He also mentions Daniels comments after the St.Louis game, and how frustrated the Sedins must be when they actually shows their frustration to the media. Which isn't very Sedin like. - He describes the future as "The ass-suckiest future of all teams in the NHL." He says our prospect pool is weak, where Horvat, Virtanen, McCann and Tryamkin are our future core. He thinks they'll become good NHLers, but not players you win the cup with. He compares that core with teams in our division. And comes the conclusion that Flames, Coyotes and Oilers have much brighter futures. As our pool is "paler than a British cave scientist" He adds that he might be over exaggerating. - Thinks that Vancouver is the team that is most likely to miss the playoffs for the five next years. - Crisitsises Vancouver and Bennings trade deadline. Not being able to move either Hamhuis or Vrbata makes him look really incompetent. Also mentions the Aquilini family, and the rumours that they are involved in Bennings business. Which is bad... I don't think he's enterily wrong nor correct and he misses to mention players like Boeser, Demko, Baerschi and Hutton as a part of our future core. But he's right when he talks about missing the top prospects. Wellwell, hope you enjoyed the summary. And as i said, if he you want further translation, just ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Soldier Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Swedish Botchford isn't any better than regular Botchford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazmanian Devil Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 I agree with all those points. The Canucks are that rare combo of a bad team with a bad future. Quite similar to the Oilers before Hall actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliewud Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 I actually really like our youth. Laine or Mattews and were good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggins Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 A core player is only a core player until somebody better comes along. To assume what we have now is our core for the next decade (or even the five years) and that nobody that makes the team better will come along is as foolish as saying McCann is what he is and will never get any better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 I'd argue situations can change/evolve more quickly in this cap-era. Saw the opposite suggested on these boards, coupla' days back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Sparkle Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 hahaha, "ass-suckiest." not even the brilliant minds of cdc could come up with that kind of material Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermanbieksa Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 Of course it's impossible to predict the future, for all we know Grenier could pot 30 goals next year. But it's not likely. He actually adds that good drafting could potentially change the outcome. But I found that irrelevant, because thats like saying "water is wet". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 I was not aware the Swedish media has better talent assessment than people in the NHL! No wonder we've never won a cup. We don't listen to the Swedes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 32 minutes ago, Ghostsof1915 said: I was not aware the Swedish media has better talent assessment than people in the NHL! No wonder we've never won a cup. We don't listen to the Swedes! Don't worry, the Swedes don't listen to us either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithers joe Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 troll alert... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomato Pajamas Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 3 minutes ago, smithers joe said: troll alert... Nah, he's preaching truth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goat James Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 2 hours ago, Twilight Sparkle said: hahaha, "ass-suckiest." not even the brilliant minds of cdc could come up with that kind of material It's a common Swedish expression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollumpus Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 I'll get back to you in five years about how bad the next five years might (or might not) be. regards, G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 "Ass-sucky" -Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Mad Bro? Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 In land of Sweden - Ass suck you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Jane Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 so basically we will get top 5 pick for the next 5 years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Glad to see the sky is falling not just here but in Sweden as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpt Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 I can't disagree with the guy, I'm not sure Benning and Linden are incompetent, I believe they tried their best to trade Hamhius and Vrbata but someone has to want them to trade them. All the other points are pretty accurate; I'm tired of hearing that we need to draft a defensemen in the draft, we need all positions except goaltending, we have no legit superstar skaters in our prospect pool. Adding a top 3 pick would definitely help that out. If we pick in the 5-8 spot then fine go with a defender, but you gotta pick the best player available unless there is a tiny difference between the forward and the defensemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
combover Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Agree, most North America experts say the same thing. Incompetence is an understatement when talking about Vancouver management group. The next time van makes the playoffs linden and Benning will not be part of this club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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