Drakrami Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 I agree, Gaunce needs to be on the team. If not this year, next year for sure. If Gaunce is not given his chance, i'd be extremely disappointed with management. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveEmTheCan Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 2 hours ago, Drakrami said: I agree, Gaunce needs to be on the team. If not this year, next year for sure. If Gaunce is not given his chance, i'd be extremely disappointed with management. I'm in the camp of keeping gaunce as far away from the Vancouver titanucks as possible. Looks like Virtanen, McCann, and horvat will all see their development hindered in this muddled, apathetic, borderline toxic environment. This is pure conjecture, but my prediction is that Linden steps away from the team within the next two years. I'd be surprised if Willie makes it past the upcoming draft. Let's keep the youngsters away from the "big" club until they settle into some semblance of orginizational stability. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanSeanBean Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 2 hours ago, GiveEmTheCan said: I'm in the camp of keeping gaunce as far away from the Vancouver titanucks as possible. Looks like Virtanen, McCann, and horvat will all see their development hindered in this muddled, apathetic, borderline toxic environment. This is pure conjecture, but my prediction is that Linden steps away from the team within the next two years. I'd be surprised if Willie makes it past the upcoming draft. Let's keep the youngsters away from the "big" club until they settle into some semblance of orginizational stability. No chance Linden jumps ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 3 hours ago, GiveEmTheCan said: I'm in the camp of keeping gaunce as far away from the Vancouver titanucks as possible. Looks like Virtanen, McCann, and horvat will all see their development hindered in this muddled, apathetic, borderline toxic environment. This is pure conjecture, but my prediction is that Linden steps away from the team within the next two years. I'd be surprised if Willie makes it past the upcoming draft. Let's keep the youngsters away from the "big" club until they settle into some semblance of orginizational stability. ok Kreskin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecoldstevebernier Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 It'd be nice to see Gaunce called up over Vey cause he's earned it more, but it probably won't happen since the organization is set on developing him as a winger. Plus maybe its not the best idea to drag another young prospect into this mess. So, throw Vey to the wolves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 On 12/17/2015 at 9:35 AM, shayster007 said: No chance Linden jumps ship. Totally agree. IMO Linden is much more hands on than fans give him credit. This is Linden's team before any one else, including Benning. Of Linden, Benning and Desjardin, I can see Desjardin moving out first. What is happening on the ice this season is hardly all on WD. Limited offense and poor defense with few options. That is pretty tough for a coach. The only immediate strength, postionally, is in net. If the cry for blood gets to intense in Van WD might be sacrificed. I do not think that is in TL & JB's nature. Surprising if Willie thinks his message isn't heard then he might op out. Either way Travis Green is a serious option. Many of the players coming to the Canucks will have played for him already. Not knowing the two men it might come down to a choice of which one can teach young players the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckledraggin Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 On 12/17/2015 at 10:16 PM, Crabcakes said: Except Gaunce is being groomed for Left Wing. Why can't people get over this? I'm equally perplexed by people who feel that he couldn't or shouldn't go back to his natural position. It's pretty clear that we have a pretty shallow talent pool at center. LW is not any better, but why wouldn't you want a player has that versatility? Oh and btw Gaunce is playing center tonight between Shinkaruk and Grenier and just scored a beauty off a nice feed from Shink. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstank29 Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 (edited) 8 minutes ago, canuckledraggin said: I'm equally perplexed by people who feel that he couldn't or shouldn't go back to his natural position. It's pretty clear that we have a pretty shallow talent pool at center. LW is not any better, but why wouldn't you want a player has that versatility? Oh and btw Gaunce is playing center tonight between Shinkaruk and Grenier and just scored a beauty off a nice feed from Shink. Saw the goal it was a beautiful. It's not that he shouldn't be a centre, its how long would it take to to adjust to playing centre. Edited December 19, 2015 by Gstank29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 (edited) I wonder if they're experimenting with Gaunce at center for a possible call up. Edited December 19, 2015 by DeNiro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckledraggin Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 2 minutes ago, Gstank29 said: Saw the goal it was a beautiful. It's not that he shouldn't its how long would it take to to adjust to playing centre. Well considering he scored a goal within his 1st few shifts, I'd say the adjustment period would be short We're not talking about a natural LW converting to center. His defense might take a bit to catch up, but he is one of our smartest players. As far as hockey IQ I put him at the top of the list of prospects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstank29 Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 2 goals for Gaunce. He's playing Centre today 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Really solid Goals from Gaunce today, should get a look soon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownUndaCanuck Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Is Gaunce back at center now? That sort of versatility is huge for a team, if he just scored 2 goals as a center we've got some good news and a lot more room to play with. He has to be in the NHL full time next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Soldier Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 On 12/17/2015 at 6:11 AM, GiveEmTheCan said: I'm in the camp of keeping gaunce as far away from the Vancouver titanucks as possible. Looks like Virtanen, McCann, and horvat will all see their development hindered in this muddled, apathetic, borderline toxic environment. This is pure conjecture, but my prediction is that Linden steps away from the team within the next two years. I'd be surprised if Willie makes it past the upcoming draft. Let's keep the youngsters away from the "big" club until they settle into some semblance of orginizational stability. Explain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 (edited) 10 minutes ago, DownUndaCanuck said: Is Gaunce back at center now? That sort of versatility is huge for a team, if he just scored 2 goals as a center we've got some good news and a lot more room to play with. He has to be in the NHL full time next season. He played centre today with Shinkaruk and Grenier, the comets top 4 centres were out of the game Vey: Up with Nucks Zalewski: Sick Hamilton: Suspended Friesen: Hurt Goal 1: https://streamable.com/mxtz Goal 2: https://streamable.com/w7he Edited December 19, 2015 by Derp... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Just now, Derp... said: He played centre today with Shinkaruk and Grenier, the comets top 4 centres were out of the game Vey: Up with Nucks Zalewski: Sick Hamilton: Suspended Friesen: Hurt So they are a lot better without Vey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Just now, Alflives said: So they are a lot better without Vey. Well clearly the Canucks are better with him 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaine Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 2 minutes ago, Alflives said: So they are a lot better without Vey. Amazing that the comets win with their four centres out lmao. Amazing!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 1 minute ago, Derp... said: Well clearly the Canucks are better with him Yes. He and Higgins and Burrows were just great tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 7 minutes ago, Alflives said: Yes. He and Higgins and Burrows were just great tonight. Good enough to win? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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