Horvats_Big_Head Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I got flamed in the Brendan Gaunce talk for suggesting that he needs to make the team. I stick by this, and now with recent developments, I want to know if CDC thinks he will make the team. He has looked better than a lot of guys, although not spectacular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reyezone Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I haven't read the thread. Guance is the player you're looking for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apricot Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Absolutely. He's been playing great and he deserves it. Guy has worked hard. If he doesn't make the team then I'm going to slap Willie D, and Trevor Linden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIC_CITY Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Not sure what you mean by "needs to make the team" but I think it's pretty obvious that he will make it. Virtanen is all but guarenteed a plane ticket to Utica. Who else beats Gaunce for a spot at this point? I really like Labate but he's still behind Gaunce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10pavelbure96 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I'd say he's as much of a lock right now as any vet. Kid is finally here. Gillis had his shortcomings for sure but he definitely left some good pieces behind. Gaunce, Horvat, Markstrom, Rodin, Tanev, Hutton, Labate.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokes Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I like Gaunce better than Etem on wing and I am starting to like Guance over Granlund in the 4th line center position so definately. That and he has nothing left to prove in the AHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysACanuckFan Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I think so far Gaunce has been pretty impressive, he's been getting real good praise from WD and is certainly building a strong case to crack the opening roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnarcore Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I think he is playing is way onto the team. In no particular order ...just for refference... Sedin Sedin Eriksson Bear Bo Virt Hansen Sutter Rodin/Burrows Gaunce Granlund Dorsett/Etem Factor in a few other strong performances and there are some tough choices ahead. I like what I have seen from Skille, Ruutu (at times), Rendulic and Labatte but I just don't see how we sign any of the 3 PTOs or let go of experience. Plus they're saying they want to start with 8 D men. Etem needs to get a few good games in - I am sure his sleep was low the last few days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecoldstevebernier Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Just looking at the forwards: Sedin-Sedin-Eriksson Baertschi-Horvat-Rodin Burrows-Sutter-Hansen ?-Granlund-Dorsett Etem/Virtanen/Gaunce/Ruutu/Skille/Labate/Zalewski I think there is one spot open on the 4th line, and then the 13th forward spot. Granlund hasn't shown a lot so far but JB would be flamed if he tossed away Shinkaruk for nothing since that's already viewed as a poor trade, and he knows it, so I think he's a lock. Etem and Virtanen probably have the inside track but they are the most vulnerable of the forwards to lose a spot. Virtanen is in the same boat as Gaunce (doesn't require waivers), so its definitely possible he could be sent down to start the year and get some seasoning in Utica. Gaunce also has the advantage of playing either centre or wing. If that's the route the team wants to go with, I think Gaunce is the current frontrunner for Virtanen's spot. But its not a lock yet by any means since the other four I listed (Ruutu, Skille, Labate, and Zalewski) are all still contenders. You could maybe throw Rendulic in there too but I see him as a longer shot. The real interesting part is if Etem can keep his spot. If not, that opens up an opportunity for two of the bubble forwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cramarossa Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Just have a feeling he'll stay in Utica and come in as an injury call up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nex is my ex Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 15 minutes ago, stonecoldstevebernier said: Just looking at the forwards: Sedin-Sedin-Eriksson Baertschi-Horvat-Rodin Burrows-Sutter-Hansen ?-Granlund-Dorsett Etem/Virtanen/Gaunce/Ruutu/Skille/Labate/Zalewski I think there is one spot open on the 4th line, and then the 13th forward spot. Granlund hasn't shown a lot so far but JB would be flamed if he tossed away Shinkaruk for nothing since that's already viewed as a poor trade, and he knows it, so I think he's a lock. Etem and Virtanen probably have the inside track but they are the most vulnerable of the forwards to lose a spot. Virtanen is in the same boat as Gaunce (doesn't require waivers), so its definitely possible he could be sent down to start the year and get some seasoning in Utica. Gaunce also has the advantage of playing either centre or wing. If that's the route the team wants to go with, I think Gaunce is the current frontrunner for Virtanen's spot. But its not a lock yet by any means since the other four I listed (Ruutu, Skille, Labate, and Zalewski) are all still contenders. You could maybe throw Rendulic in there too but I see him as a longer shot. The real interesting part is if Etem can keep his spot. If not, that opens up an opportunity for two of the bubble forwards. I think Burrows is the one who has Virtanen's spot. Gaunce is battling for Etem's spot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 He is a versatile player that can play wing and center. He is big and strong, which the Canucks need more of. He is young but mature. Skating has been an issue in the past but it's gotten good enough to not hinder him too much. For someone who is to play on 3rd/4th line, tenacity has also been a bit of an issue but not all 3rd/4th liners have to play like Burrows. I think he makes the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirotashi Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 yes as a 11th defenseman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesB Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 26 minutes ago, smokes said: I like Gaunce better than Etem on wing and I am starting to like Guance over Granlund in the 4th line center position so definately. That and he has nothing left to prove in the AHL. No question that Gaunce has outplayed Etem so far. I also like Gaunce better than Granlund, although you can make a case the other way as well. And Virtanen's injury has set him back. I had Gaunce penciled in as 13th man but I now have him in the top 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 He has done everything the coaching staff have asked him to do. I say yes...will be interesting who wins the last spot in the forward group safety in the expansion draft. Between him, Granlund, Hansen, Etem and Rodin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocksterh8 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Etem will be put on waivers, Gaunce will take his spot and Virtanen will start the season in Utica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I voted no. I think he's done everything he needs to do to make the team but I feel management won't stay true to their word. Too many waiver eligible players and Gaunce isn't one of them. I hope benning proves me wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice orca Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 The board would go nuts if he was being showcased and then traded..i would anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish_Canuck Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Gaunce starts on the 4th line this year with Granlund in the middle and Dorsett on the other wing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
combover Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 He has had a good camp, yes. ruuttu and labate have also show very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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