hnijhar Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 After watching last nights game. I felt that the Canucks don't have much depth for forwards. Baertschi and the Sedins don't work well, while Vrbata actually had atleast 2-3 shots a game. The only reason everyone hates Vrbata is because when he got dropped to the second line and didn't produce, he apparently was a baby about it. But the thing is he was supposed to be playing with the Sedins who have the same amount of experience and skill as him. While the second line was a revolving door for players and he never had set line mates. Our second line is completely fine but I feel like it's more of a 3rd line rather then a 2nd line. Even tho we are producing the skill of the line isn't as high as a normal 2nd line. Even if we had Vrbata still, he could play minute with Sedins on the power play and switching with Ericsson in 5v5 and power play. But we have seen erickson has had bad luck and he isn't a shoot first player. He's like a Sedins triplet he's more of a pass player. With Vrbata our Lines would have had more depth and horvat and baertschi could have played with Vrbata. It's not even about cap space because Vrbata would have resigned for cheap. It's just that with Vrbata we would have more depth and it's not like Vrbata would be a liability or anything. He has way more skill then burrows who is more of a liability on the ice now. Rant complete discuss! Forget the past and think now. With Vrbata 5v5 lines could be Sedin Sedins vrbata/erik Horvat baertschi erikson Granlund sutter hansen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluralsight Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Arrogant Worms Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 That made me laugh....thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Things you'll thought you'd never hear for $1000 Alex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Let go of Byron Ritchie and Marc Chuoinard too early too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerrDrFunk Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 I'd rather have Eriksson, who will actually play some D, instead of a dude who floats if he can't play on the top line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Zamboni Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 why should we have kept Vrbata again?....cause 9 out of 10 points and 4-0-1 is not good enough to start the season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THERETOOL Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 i get why your bummed about Eriksson so far .. this is way too early to call him a bust . he's a good hockey player . perhaps on another line he might shine , I have a feeling there will be many nights we will all be happy with the investment our management team made . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dral Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Prepare for rep destruction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsMillerTime Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 This may be like self advertising but on my Sven Baertschi video Vrbata was there for a lot of his goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chon derry Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 lets bring craig coxe back too ,they said he was tough........they said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyM Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Record of 4-0-1 to start and someone wishes we still had Vrbata. Not the start to the season I expected in any way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bur14Kes17 Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Your right. We should sign Alex Semin too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromeslab Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Negative,would rather see a younger player fill his spot were still 4-0-1 you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeBee51 Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 NO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 He was a terrible influence on the kids. One dimensional and one of the laziest floaters in the entire league. Wouldn't let him come back at league minimum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garthsbutcher Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 46 minutes ago, hnijhar said: After watching last nights game. I felt that the Canucks don't have much depth for forwards. Baertschi and the Sedins don't work well, while Vrbata actually had atleast 2-3 shots a game. The only reason everyone hates Vrbata is because when he got dropped to the second line and didn't produce, he apparently was a baby about it. But the thing is he was supposed to be playing with the Sedins who have the same amount of experience and skill as him. While the second line was a revolving door for players and he never had set line mates. Our second line is completely fine but I feel like it's more of a 3rd line rather then a 2nd line. Even tho we are producing the skill of the line isn't as high as a normal 2nd line. Even if we had Vrbata still, he could play minute with Sedins on the power play and switching with Ericsson in 5v5 and power play. But we have seen erickson has had bad luck and he isn't a shoot first player. He's like a Sedins triplet he's more of a pass player. With Vrbata our Lines would have had more depth and horvat and baertschi could have played with Vrbata. It's not even about cap space because Vrbata would have resigned for cheap. It's just that with Vrbata we would have more depth and it's not like Vrbata would be a liability or anything. He has way more skill then burrows who is more of a liability on the ice now. Rant complete discuss! Forget the past and think now. With Vrbata 5v5 lines could be Sedin Sedins vrbata/erik Horvat baertschi erikson Granlund sutter hansen You are kidding right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Something something post count Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hnijhar Posted October 24, 2016 Author Share Posted October 24, 2016 It has nothing to do about our record so far. I like how we are 4-0-1 but this isn't going to last. Look at the game right now, we have one shot. How is one dimensional bad . We are trying to win as a team, we're not here to babysit younger players. Look at ovechkin. He's one dimensional but atleast he scores and contributes. I'm not saying that erickson is bad, I'm talking about depth. We don't have a younger player who is nhl ready other then 3-4 liners so Vrbata wouldn't be taking a spot of anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHL'er Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Mason Raymond - Cody Hodgson - Radim Vrbata The line that could have been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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