Fred65 Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 6 minutes ago, Stierlitz said: From Ben Kuzma after the game yesterday vs LA: “He has played well lately and is one of the reasons we’ve been able to turn it around a little bit,” said Canucks coach Willie Desjardins. “He and (Nikita) Tryamkin have made a difference. And for Gaunce, that’s a big role but he’s a big and heavy guy and skates well and really pays attention to detail. He’s been a real good surprise and when I see him now, I think he has taken another step.” You have to say that Gaunces improvement has in part been due to his confidence. I think he knows he can make a mistake and not be on the midnight flight to Utica .... again. I'd like to think that Pedan would might benefit from some of this Willy love and maybe get his mojo working. Willy seems selective in who he favours and those he doesn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 7 minutes ago, Fred65 said: You have to say that Gaunces improvement has in part been due to his confidence. I think he knows he can make a mistake and not be on the midnight flight to Utica .... again. I'd like to think that Pedan would might benefit from some of this Willy love and maybe get his mojo working. Willy seems selective in who he favours and those he doesn't 7 minutes ago, Fred65 said: You have to say that Gaunces improvement has in part been due to his confidence. I think he knows he can make a mistake and not be on the midnight flight to Utica .... again. I'd like to think that Pedan would might benefit from some of this Willy love and maybe get his mojo working. Willy seems selective in who he favours and those he doesn't Favoritism or caution? IMHO Gaunce and Pedan will be Canucks next year. Pedan less certain but I hope he gets a real shot. If nothing else WD likes to work these players in slowly, always leaving them wanting more. No point in having them afraid of making mistakes. My hope is that they are getting a lot of off ice coaching by video and in practice. It is all a lot to take in for rookies. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 I'd like to see him on the team next year, but with one more year of waivers exemption and a lot of forwards already in play it'll be up to Gaunce at camp to really show he's a better option than the others. Pedan is waivers eligible so will likely be up since I don't think he'd clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.I.A.H.N Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 On 4/5/2016 at 9:52 AM, Stierlitz said: From Ben Kuzma after the game yesterday vs LA: “He has played well lately and is one of the reasons we’ve been able to turn it around a little bit,” said Canucks coach Willie Desjardins. “He and (Nikita) Tryamkin have made a difference. And for Gaunce, that’s a big role but he’s a big and heavy guy and skates well and really pays attention to detail. He’s been a real good surprise and when I see him now, I think he has taken another step.” Thank you for mentioning Gaunce's skating, as for so long his skating was mentioned at one of his weaknesses, and from what I have seen the past 2 games, it has become a strengths. IMO, right from his draft year, his knock has been skating, where his IQ, size, and team play has always been a strength..............Personally, I like Gaunce, and see his upside as a strong third liner. I hope he continues to develop.........he will start the year on the Canucks next year, unless the numbers game gets him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drakrami Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Question, can our young players go play for Utica in the playoffs once Canuck's season ends? I'd love to see Gaunce, Virtanen, McCann, Pedan and maybe Baetschi playing for Utica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 (edited) EDIT: thread was merged Edited April 11, 2016 by elvis15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stierlitz Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Good luck, Brendan and the Comets team! I am going to watch the Comets playoff run for the second year in a row. Ben Kuzma @benkuzma 14m14 minutes ago Gaunce off to join Comets for Calder Cup playoffs. #Canucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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73 Percent Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 4 minutes ago, elvis15 said: Way to go gunche 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCanuck Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 40 minutes ago, Gooseberries said: Way to go gunche I think it was a really good thing for him to get part of the season up here. Now, he can get through playoffs in Utica and then have the summer to train, knowing what it will really take to stick in the NHL next season. I think next year, he's full time part of this team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGokou Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 I believe he's also been on a 3 game point streak with 2 g 3 a since being sent down. No idea if he is playing wing or centre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wshdrvvn Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 23 hours ago, Gooseberries said: Way to go gunche GUANCERRRRRR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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-SN- Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 BRENDAN GAUNCE CENTRE - VAN VIDEO › NUMBER: 50 HEIGHT: 6' 2" WEIGHT: 207 SHOOTS: LEFT BORN: 25 MAR 1994 (AGE 22) BIRTHPLACE: SUDBURY, ON, CANADA DRAFTED: VAN / 2012 NHL ENTRY DRAFT ROUND: 1ST (26TH OVERALL) PROSPECT BIO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Will Gauncer make the team this year? Seem's like a good chance if he can pickup his scoring in the first 9 games of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintPatrick33 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I like the way he gets in on the forecheck and retrieves the puck, IMO the strongest asset of his game last year. His board play was also strong for a rook, looking forward to seeing him on the 4th line next year. Hopefully he can improve his skating and go from there. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I once had high hopes for Gaunce; looks like he'll make the NHL, but any offense we hoped from him likely won't appear. Still, if he can play a shutdown 4LW role, and maybe chip in on occasion, that's all you can hope for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 16 hours ago, Captain Woodget said: I once had high hopes for Gaunce; looks like he'll make the NHL, but any offense we hoped from him likely won't appear. Still, if he can play a shutdown 4LW role, and maybe chip in on occasion, that's all you can hope for. I think it's too soon to give up on his offensive potential. He probably won't score 30 goals or 60 points but I think he can still chip in 20 goals and 40-50 points. If we sign a legitimate RW to play with the Sedins, we can use Sutter as a shutdown center. I think Gaunce-Sutter-Hansen will be an effective checking line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzam Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 4 hours ago, khay said: I think it's too soon to give up on his offensive potential. He probably won't score 30 goals or 60 points but I think he can still chip in 20 goals and 40-50 points. If we sign a legitimate RW to play with the Sedins, we can use Sutter as a shutdown center. I think Gaunce-Sutter-Hansen will be an effective checking line. I would be absolutely shocked if he gets close to 20 goals and 40-50 pts. Not trying to put him down or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbaCHUCK Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 (edited) seems to trust anyone he plays with. so it's easy for his teammates to trust him and build chemistry with... who does'nt like a guy that always passes them the puck? and for that reason i can see him play on any line for the canucks. Edited June 4, 2016 by bubbaCHUCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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