Boudrias Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 35 minutes ago, Fred65 said: Maybe they're show casing him ? Hope so but what exactly is he showing? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Baer's game has improved steadily. His set up for Gaudette was a beaut. It does not change my opinion that there is no long term spot for him on this roster. Hoping JB can find a trade for him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 11 minutes ago, Boudrias said: Baer's game has improved steadily. His set up for Gaudette was a beaut. It does not change my opinion that there is no long term spot for him on this roster. Hoping JB can find a trade for him. We have some depth now. Injuries happen, and now we have a guy like Baer to fill in. Having guys who can fill in and be decent allows us to keep in that playoff spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 19 minutes ago, Alflives said: We have some depth now. Injuries happen, and now we have a guy like Baer to fill in. Having guys who can fill in and be decent allows us to keep in that playoff spot. Ya, I want this young group to have some playoff experience and Baer could be a reason they get there. It doesn't change my priority which is the development timeline. Serious CUP contention in 3 seasons. Baer won't be on that team. Because of that I would prefer that he is traded for a pick. I rather his TOI go towards a player who compliments a heavier game or is developing towards being a piece for 3 years out. For example a rotation of players like Big Mac from Utica. When the injured return it will force a decision. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 4 minutes ago, Boudrias said: Ya, I want this young group to have some playoff experience and Baer could be a reason they get there. It doesn't change my priority which is the development timeline. Serious CUP contention in 3 seasons. Baer won't be on that team. Because of that I would prefer that he is traded for a pick. I rather his TOI go towards a player who compliments a heavier game or is developing towards being a piece for 3 years out. For example a rotation of players like Big Mac from Utica. When the injured return it will force a decision. I agree, but does Green think about the current game, or the next one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Alflives said: I agree, but does Green think about the current game, or the next one? Its a process don't you think Alf? Green is pretty even keeled from what I see. He rarely singles out anyone. Even defends LE. If I am right and serious CUP play is 3 seasons away then that is a lifetime in sports. Green has to nurse this group along the way. A maturing process. That said the odds are that he won't be the coach at that point simply because the tenure for coaches doesn't last that long. Right now I am happy with the job he does. He is a old Jr. Smoke Eater which carries cred in my world. Edited November 17, 2019 by Boudrias 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noble 6 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanukfanatic Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Baer is either gone back down soon or traded. I wanted him brought back up but he showed nothing. He is gone.... CYA BAER!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Canuck #12 Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Kanukfanatic said: Baer is either gone back down soon or traded. I wanted him brought back up but he showed nothing. He is gone.... CYA BAER!! I kinda wanted him back up too, because I thought he'd play like a player possessed, getting another chance at life in the NHL. I saw none of that and now at least I know it's not because he hasn't been given enough chances, he's just not ever going to be anything more than a fringe NHL player. We're much better off keeping 3rd and 4th line players who can at least contribute energy and physicality to the lineup, like MacEwan and Motte (when healthy). It's just time to let Baertschi go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqua59 Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Sven Baertschi has to go soon. No more call ups no more nothing. He Played on a decent line and showed nothing other than the feel for last years hockey team. Last nights entire game was different in a good way without this dud. Too soft Sven! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 23 hours ago, aqua59 said: Sven Baertschi has to go soon. No more call ups no more nothing. He Played on a decent line and showed nothing other than the feel for last years hockey team. Last nights entire game was different in a good way without this dud. Too soft Sven! I thought Baer was more engaged in the games he played. There should be a place for him in the NHL but his CAP hit is a problem. Leivo-Gaudette-Virtanen on the 3rd line is forcing him out. Roussel, Sutter and Motte returning simply shuts the door. The question becomes whether Benning can move him or whether he is claimed on waivers. Does Benning have a deal pending the return of injured players? I doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqua59 Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 54 minutes ago, Boudrias said: I thought Baer was more engaged in the games he played. There should be a place for him in the NHL but his CAP hit is a problem. Leivo-Gaudette-Virtanen on the 3rd line is forcing him out. Roussel, Sutter and Motte returning simply shuts the door. The question becomes whether Benning can move him or whether he is claimed on waivers. Does Benning have a deal pending the return of injured players? I doubt it. No place on this team for him. Get rid of this guy. Engaged? How did that go? Much better team to watch without him and Erikkson playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Canuck #12 Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 The only way you can describe Baertschi or Eriksson as being engaged, or even just playing well, is if you're looking to find signs of even the smallest things they do positively in a game (i.e, the 'little things'). That was just enough to keep them in the lineup in that past, but now this team has moved well beyond saving lineup spots for players who can't contribute in a bigger, bolder way. Especially if they might be getting in the way of developing some of our promising young prospects! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kloubek Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 14 hours ago, Boudrias said: I thought Baer was more engaged in the games he played. There should be a place for him in the NHL but his CAP hit is a problem. Leivo-Gaudette-Virtanen on the 3rd line is forcing him out. Roussel, Sutter and Motte returning simply shuts the door. The question becomes whether Benning can move him or whether he is claimed on waivers. I do agree. I thought it look like Baer was at least trying. But we have seen how this team does without that physical, heavy bottom 6 so there just isn't a place for him unless he is obviously producing. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 2 points in his first game back; now has 12 points in 8 games in Utica. Worth noting that while he was in Vancouver, he had the highest Corsi on the entire team and the Canucks had a 0% shooting percentage 5v5 while he was on the ice. Basically, it means he was insanely unlucky and the points were likely to start coming eventually. I support our coaching staff, but I still don't understand why he's not being given more of a chance. Give him top 6 minutes for 3 or 4 games in a row and I think we'd see production. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-23 Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 Just now, -AJ- said: 2 points in his first game back 12 points in 8 games in Utica. Worth noting that while he was in Vancouver, he had the highest Corsi on the entire team and the Canucks had a 0% shooting percentage 5v5 while he was on the ice. Basically, it means he was insanely unlucky and the points were likely to start coming eventually. I support our coaching staff, but I still don't understand why he's not being given more of a chance. Give him top 6 minutes for 3 or 4 games in a row and I think we'd see production. Sorry but the eye test was the complete opposite. This why I don’t like advanced stats like Corsi. I do agree that we should’ve given him too 6 minutes for 3 or 4 games, same goes for Goldy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownUndaCanuck Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 I've always been a fan of Baertschi and think he's been unlucky and not been given a massive opportunity this season, but sadly it is a production-based business and he hasn't produced offence. The role he's in, if he's not scoring in this high-octane team then he can't have a top-6 roster spot sadly. I'd still like to see what he can do alongside his buddy Horvat but I don't think he's going to get much of an opportunity now. Certainly big-time trade bait for a team who needs a decent 3rd line scoring winger though. I'd hang on to him because the moment we lose a top-6 guy to injury he should get the first main call-up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollieo Del Fuego Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 If they keep switching it up with Goldy and Baer...we can hang on to both of them until the TDL or even the playoffs where that extra depth and offense just might come in handy....no roster limit;s for the playoffs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 Then Baer goes to Utica and promptly scores a goal and an assist in his first game back. Where was that when he was here in Vancouver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kootenay Gold Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 5 minutes ago, Ghostsof1915 said: Then Baer goes to Utica and promptly scores a goal and an assist in his first game back. Where was that when he was here in Vancouver? It was a worthy assist but I don't give much weight to empty net goals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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