Alflives Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 55 minutes ago, CRAZY_4_NAZZY said: Also would depend how well Boeser or Virtanen plays in the next month too. Could be them that would be chopped because of their waiver exempt status Trade Vanek to the Habs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goal:thecup Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 (edited) Said it before and got ripped; but Gaunce is going to have a tough time cracking the lineup. Only saving graces were his injury and those players he is in competition with that do not have to clear waivers (Boeser, Virtanen). In my opinion (of course), Burmistrov has played better than Brendan did last year, so he will have to be better than last year to bump Burmistrov. Gaunce probably goes to Utica on a "conditioning stint" and then it will be decision time (barring injuries). Even in Utica, if he clears waivers, would he be the first forward called up? Edited October 11, 2017 by Goal:thecup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 36 minutes ago, Goal:thecup said: Said it before and got ripped; but Gaunce is going to have a tough time cracking the lineup. Only saving graces were his injury and those players he is in competition with that do not have to clear waivers (Boeser, Virtanen). In my opinion (of course), Burmistrov has played better than Brendan did last year, so he will have to be better than last year to bump Burmistrov. Gaunce probably goes to Utica on a "conditioning stint" and then it will be decision time (barring injuries). Even in Utica, if he clears waivers, would he be the first forward called up? Depends on whether the team requires an offensive or defensive player. He is also more versatile, as he can play W or C. My guess is that it will take more than a conditioning stint for Brandon to find his game, so he will be in Utica for awhile. I think that is why JB gave him a 2yr, one way contract. That way he will most likely pass through waivers (especially since he is untested since injury). At this point, I'm not certain as to whether Gaunce of Burmistrov would be better for the Canucks. I don't see Burmy as ever being a 4th liner, but he certainly has a better offensive game than Gaunce thus far. I think Burmy has had the advantage of better linemates than Gaunce since he's been in Vancouver. I like both players, but I agree that one will probably have to go. Before that happens, the management will wait until Gaunce is 100% and then call him up for a couple of weeks to see how fits in with the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 As higgy said, it could depend on where they need a player to fill in. If Burmi, Boeser and Virt are still up, then really there's plenty of options in out bottom six for someone to move up the lineup so they may call up someone reliable vs by position. It'd also depend on who has been playing the best in Utica and deserves the nod, even if they just come up to sit in the press box for a couple of games. And Burmistrov and his line have been good so far, but if they aren't putting up points then it'll become a decision on if they could use Gaunce more to take a chunk of those defensive zone, tougher opposition match ups. That could free up Horvat (and even Sutter a little) from doing all that heavy lifting. That might be a bigger difference than Burmistrov can provide. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 22 hours ago, Goal:thecup said: In my opinion (of course), Burmistrov has played better than Brendan did last year, so he will have to be better than last year to bump Burmistrov Still early, debatable so far -- Burmistrov is playing 3rd line with decent offensive players and expected to have some production, whereas Gaunce was on the fourth line all season up until the last week or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guile Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 43 minutes ago, Hutton Wink said: Still early, debatable so far -- Burmistrov is playing 3rd line with decent offensive players and expected to have some production, whereas Gaunce was on the fourth line all season up until the last week or two. I like both on the team - Gaunce-Sutter-Dorsett is my favoured fourth line, which puts either Jake or Brock (more likely) to the Comets, leaving Burmi and the remaining youngster rotating in and out of the lineup. Ie Gagner-Granlund-Jake or Granlund-Burmistrov-Gagner, with plenty of options for taking faceoffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 http://www.tsn.ca/talent/canucks-gaunce-close-to-playing-after-off-season-shoulder-surgery-1.892229 Quote DETROIT – With early season injuries to Alex Edler and Loui Eriksson, the Vancouver Canucks are sitting one man under the National Hockey League’s 23-player roster. Brendan Gaunce would like to make that roster spot his own. And according to the hockey club, the big centre is nearing a return to game action six months after surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. Gaunce has been skating for more than five weeks and since October 9 – two days after the Canucks season opener – the 23-year-old has been part of the team’s main practice group. Each day since then he’s been a day closer to getting the green light to play. Gaunce has been medically cleared for game action, but remains on the Canucks injured list, so he’ll miss his eighth game of the season tonight. But his season debut – either with the Canucks or their American Hockey League affiliate in Utica – could happen by the end of the week. “I feel great,” Gaunce told TSN1040.ca after an extended morning skate at Little Caesar’s Arena. “I’ve worked really hard over the last six months to make sure my shoulder isn’t an issue this year. That was something I harped on this summer and I didn’t want to have it alter my season when I came back. I’m ready to go whenever it happens. It was a pretty significant surgery so I’m just getting back into it and getting the mentality of having game days and game day skates and hopefully playing soon.” Gaunce had surgery on April 20th in Vancouver and was told at the time recovery could take up to six months. This past Friday marked six months since the procedure and the 2012 first round draft pick reports no issues with his rehabilitation. Like any athlete coming off a significant medical procedure, Gaunce had hoped he could defy the odds and be ready sooner than expected, however as summer moved along he knew that simply wasn’t going to be the case. So as much as he’d love to be playing and helping the hockey club, he’s had to stay patient through the process and that’s been one of the biggest challenges – playing the waiting game as his teammates play hockey games. “I changed my mindset in late August because I was pretty nervous not to make camp because I wanted to show them I’d worked hard over the summer and this wasn’t going to be something that affected my season,” he said. “It’s a six month recovery time, so there’s no point in rushing it because it could happen again. For me, I’m excited just to come to the rink every day and be with the guys and that was a big step for me to be able to be around them again. Now the next step is getting into a game.” It seems unlikely that Gaunce will start his season in the NHL. A conditioning stint in Utica seems the more likely bet for a player who hasn’t been involved in game action since March 7th. Canucks coach Travis Green wouldn’t tip his hand on which way the organization is leaning, but acknowledged Gaunce is now more of a healthy scratch on a nightly basis than one of his injured players. “He’s close to playing,” Green said. “We’ll make a decision here soon in the next probably four or five days on what to do with him whether it’s send him down for conditioning or throw him into a game. But he’s definitely getting closer.” As for Gaunce, he’s open to the idea of starting his season in the minors. It’s not where he wants to spend the bulk of his time, but it would afford him the opportunity to test the shoulder to clear whatever doubts may exist about his ability to perform at his best in the NHL. “If I did that, I’d take it as a preseason of sorts for me” he explained. “Obviously the games matter down there for them – and they’d matter for me, too. I’m excited to play wherever I am and as soon as I can.” Where he fits in the Canucks line-up remains a mystery as Green continues to shuffle his line combinations with regularity. Gaunce did not score and had just five assists in 57 games primarily as a left winger on a fourth line that controlled possession favorably most nights, but failed to generate any offence. And in 77 career games, the Sudbury, Ontario native remains stuck on one NHL goal. One area Gaunce feels strongly that he can help the Canucks is on the penalty kill. The injury to Eriksson (who is a week into a 4-6 week recovery for a knee sprain) has left an opening for someone who can win face-offs and win puck battles. After Brandon Sutter, Derek Dorsett, Markus Granlund and Bo Horvat, the Canucks penalty killing depth is being tested on a nightly basis. Alex Burmistrov and Sam Gagner have been used sparingly in the early going, but a player like Gaunce may be able to step in and help in that regard. “I’ve done it my whole life and I’m pretty confident in doing and I feel I’m good at. And if it doesn’t happen, obviously it’s something I can work on throughout the year. But I’m trying not to get ahead of myself. It (recovery) was a long process and a lot of work so I don’t want to overstep my boundary. I am pretty excited just getting closer and closer to the day I am going to play a game.” By the end of the week, Brendan Gaunce could be playing hockey again. And by the end of the month, it could be for the Canucks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cripplereh Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 hope to see him soon and see if he can bring it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Boudreau Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 10 hours ago, cripplereh said: hope to see him soon and see if he can bring it Real excited for those 0 goals. Just what the Canucks need another grinder. Who needs skill when you have Sutter and Dorsett line scoring right? Meanwhile Boucher and Goldobin buried in the minors... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cripplereh Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 16 hours ago, Chip Kelly said: Real excited for those 0 goals. Just what the Canucks need another grinder. Who needs skill when you have Sutter and Dorsett line scoring right? Meanwhile Boucher and Goldobin buried in the minors... He has earned a spot or do you not give players chances when they EARN a spot???? more then likely he will be sent to Utica! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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EternalCanuckFan Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Gaunce will have to clear waivers, no? There is probably a very small chance that he gets claimed, but I would be a bit sad if that happens (though the claiming team would have to want him on the NHL roster). If Gaunce spends time with the Comets, that will only make them even more stacked. Is he considered a Vet yet? If so, that could make for more line-up issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 4 minutes ago, EternalCanuckFan said: Gaunce will have to clear waivers, no? There is probably a very small chance that he gets claimed, but I would be a bit sad if that happens (though the claiming team would have to want him on the NHL roster). If Gaunce spends time with the Comets, that will only make them even more stacked. Is he considered a Vet yet? If so, that could make for more line-up issues. Doesn't have to go through waivers as it is a conditioning stint. I think he's allowed up to 2 weeks. He will be given every opportunity to reclaim his spot on the team. Green knows Gaunce's game from his time in Utica and I suspect TG also knows Brendan can play better than he did last season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post canuckledraggin Posted October 24, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2017 32 minutes ago, higgyfan said: Doesn't have to go through waivers as it is a conditioning stint. I think he's allowed up to 2 weeks. He will be given every opportunity to reclaim his spot on the team. Green knows Gaunce's game from his time in Utica and I suspect TG also knows Brendan can play better than he did last season. When people like the cryptkeeper say in their whiniest voice 'who has Green ever developed?' The answer has come up Jake Virtanen recently, but the real answer is Brendan Gaunce. When TG 1st got Gaunce he was slow of foot and looked to float around as a centerman. So TG put him on the left wing of Hamilton and Bancks and basically challenged him to keep up. The exact same treatment that Virtanen got. Over the course of the next 2+ seasons Gaunce worked his way up to #1 center and played in all situations. TG is big on players earning trust and Gaunce has already built that up, so I wouldn't expect to see the same player that Willie coached last season. It seemed like the mandate for the 4th line that he played on last season, was get the puck deep and pin it to the boards for as long as possible until you can make a line change. I wouldn't expect to see the same player that wore #50 last year when he gets his chance to play for TG again. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stierlitz Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Brendan scored the only goal for Utica today in his first game back after the surgery. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
combover Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 On 2017-10-23 at 1:33 AM, Chip Kelly said: Real excited for those 0 goals. Just what the Canucks need another grinder. Who needs skill when you have Sutter and Dorsett line scoring right? Meanwhile Boucher and Goldobin buried in the minors... He was buried on the fourth line, did not get a shift off it(The Willie special.)unlike the highly skilled Chaput and megna. Hard to be effective in any other role when you don’t get given any chance to succeed. I’ll wait and see what Green can do with him. Boucher came to camp after a summer with wellwood as his burger trianer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6string Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Aside from multiple injuries, Gaunce won't be up for a while. The bottom six are a fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
combover Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, 6string said: Aside from multiple injuries, Gaunce won't be up for a while. The bottom six are a fix. He just down for conditioning then it’s waivers or press box. Edited October 29, 2017 by combover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6string Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 1 minute ago, combover said: He just down for conditioning then it’s waivers or press box. It's gonna be tough to break into a winning lineup without some real game time under his belt this preseason, what's your call? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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