2009cupchamps Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 You take Dorsett off the line and you add Virtanen or Rodin then it doesn't look so bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madwolf Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 3 minutes ago, jmahyoung said: My first reaction is: these are not the real lines. WD is playing gamesmanship with other teams. We'll see horvat on a more offensive line in the 2nd or 3rd period. They can change as fast as a thought. I feel like we're the only people on the same page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymond Luxury Yacht Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 I don't get playing him with Dorsett. I can see him working with Burr, he does have a nose for the net and Burr has played the cycle game with the Twins for years. If Bo gets less than 15 min a night I will be shaking my head....even more. This kid doesn't need to brought in slow, he is ready now, he proved it last season. Let the defensive acquisitions play defense, play the best point getter we have other than the Sedins with offensive players, if our D was good enough to lose Hammer for nothing, we shouldn't need Bo in a shutdown role at the cost of offensive. Let the kid fly Willie, stop clipping his wings with a plug on his left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymond Luxury Yacht Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Double post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancity87 Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 For me as a fan, this is the final straw for WD. I have always supported him and given him the benefit of the doubt. But this is a bush league move by a poor coach. There is no logic behind having our 2nd best center paired with a couple 4th line plugs. However, in my disgust I see 2 positives: 1. Bo will earn more than 4th line ice time.. he is too good. I expect WD will play him 15 minutes a night. 2. Travis Green is waiting on the sideline This could be a potential AV situation circa 2008. That was a pivotal point for our Canucks then and could prove to be again. Enjoy your peas and carrots in retirement WD. Cheers, VanCity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
on the cycle Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 If true Willie can gtfo. We need scoring and you give better opportunity and linemates to inferior players. You know they talk about trying to get the fans back and get better but constantly do things that fly in the face of that. Like we're not rebuilding or trying to be competitive but just doing random things for no reason. Willie: Well Bo was our 3rd highest scorer and the highest scorer in the last 3 months of the season. Him and Baertschi are real good together. Everyone else: So are you going to have him as your second line center with Sven? Willie: Nah, think I'll just put him on the 4th line with Dorsett and Burr. Dorsett is real good ( goes off on tangent about Dorsett being real good). Everyone else: Are you serious or did you have a stroke? Willie: Well Green is real good and he told me it was a good idea. Everyone else: He's trying to take your job because you're doing it wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhdlois Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 23 minutes ago, Where's Wellwood said: It won't last. "It" meaning WD ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Building Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 I'll hold my criticism until Saturday, but I'm going to scrutinize the $&!# out WD's line choices/icetime in the opener. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggieBush Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 I seriously doubt that this will happen for more than a few games. He is just too good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 1 minute ago, ReggieBush said: I seriously doubt that this will happen for more than a few games. He is just too good No. No. No. Two practices = the whole season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bp79 Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 20 minutes ago, shadowgoon said: My guess these are going to be the lines opening night: Either: Sedin Sedin Eriksson Baertschi Sutter Hansen Gaunce Granlund Virtanen Burrows Horvat Dorsett Skille or Sedin Sedin Hansen Baertschi Sutter Eriksson Gaunce Granlund Virtanen Burrows Horvat Dorsett Skille That is an awful lot of balance through the line up with a decent youth energy line in Gaunce, Granlund and Virtanen, two big bodies that can crash and bang with skill. Hansen was great with the Sedins last year, and Eriksson with Baertschi and Sutter could be a great line. On the 1PP Eriksson plays with the Sedins, 1PP is Baertschi, Horvat and Virtanen Here's the thing, Kesler played 2 years on the 4th line before taking on a permanent 3rd line role and eventually the 2nd line role. Horvat was thrust into the 2C role out of necessity due to injury to Sutter. Getting Sutter was always about shielding Bo from too much responsibility too soon. That line with Burrows and Dorsett is more like a 3B, elite shutdown line to play against top opposition when the face off is in the Canucks zone. I think this really could work out well. I think that's A great point ,and With Rodin out we need balance even more, and putting Bo on the 4th and let him get back to his game and hopefully drag Dorsett with him Allows Gaunce and Granlund a chance to see if thewy can bring some much-needed offense as well. Another thing to consider is our 4th line will probably get a lot more minutes than most. Long term this is a good move. Once Rodin is back the lines will get shuffled around a bit and by then maybe the nucks will have a better idea of what Gaunce or Granlund look like BO is going to get his chance at some point. For now until Rodin is back let WD play around I just hope that When he does come back, they don't send down Jake if he is doing well. I would rather see skille waived with burr and dorr alternating in the press box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6string Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 If this is true that both Benning and Desjardin want to start with this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Torts Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 I just got flamed for posting the news up earlier, clearly some people weren't paying attention when Willie was talking about lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madwolf Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 2 minutes ago, Johnny Torts said: I just got flamed for posting the news up earlier, clearly some people weren't paying attention when Willie was talking about lines. When he said they're close, that obviously means they're 100% locked in. In the same way that .80 is basically 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanisleryan Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 At first I was pissed....but the more I think about it this really speaks to our depth this year vs last. If those guys find chemistry this will create all sorts of match up problems for the other team. Our fourth line should really be able to generate alot of chances against other teams fourth line. Also with Bo at center we dont have to be concerned about them being stuck out against other teams first line. Also I know Burrows is not the 2011 Burrows anymore but as much as he has declined from the first line...he is still a very good fourth liner and I know him and Dorset will compete every shift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueberries Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 59 minutes ago, tas said: a 50 point offense-only center doesn't have a place in the league. bo has better offensive potential than many thought, maybe even 60-70 points, but he can grow into that production gradually while focusing on defense as the foundation of his game. we want a toews, right? Yes so putting him with Burrows and Dorsett does that right? Toews is where he is now due to playing fourth line time. We don't want another Sutter. We want Bergeron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberz21 Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Chicago also confirmed they would separate Panarin and Kane...that lasted less then 2 periods. when its 3-0 Flames watch the line swaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueberries Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 1 minute ago, timberz21 said: Chicago also confirmed they would separate Panarin and Kane...that lasted less then 2 periods. when its 3-0 Flames watch the line swaps. Why be down 3-0 when we can be up 3-0? We ain't the comeback boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckylager Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Please stop trying to justify this absolute lunacy. "Defensive game" can kiss my "wants to watch exciting hockey" butt. Take our most promising young player, with a ton of offensive ability and drive, and pin him with two dudes who can't create offense at all. Zero benefit added for Bo. If Willy wants Burr and Dors on the same line, give them Sutts or Gaunce in the middle. Also, if we really only have Dors around because he's a role player that can actual check, why not have him protecting someone who needs protection, like Granny. Granny and Sven... come the expletive on. So Jake is muscle now? What in the mother!? I'm holding back a bit here. I wish I could actually swear and be rude. I stuck up for Willy all last year because of his rookie coaching season, and how well Bo seemed to develop under him. But now I'm super irritated and confused (because Bo and Sven were a "pair" according to WD and JB two weeks ago) . Willy, I hate you. Way to set a lineup that the fans are excited about for opening night, you ... you... goofy looking, moustached, gitterbug turd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckylager Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 6 minutes ago, timberz21 said: Chicago also confirmed they would separate Panarin and Kane...that lasted less then 2 periods. when its 3-0 Flames watch the line swaps. Line swaps don't happen mid game for Willy. The guy needs a plan, can't think on his feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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