apollo Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 So they passed on Pulkinnen, Rattie, but go for him? One thing I'll give Jimbo, he's good at scouting and maybe he found a gem for us here. Perhaps he pulled a Gillis and made a Tanev or Hutton out of no where? Hope he'll be on our cup winning roster this year. CUP CUP CUP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where'd Luongo? Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 40 minutes ago, ThrustyPrusty89 said: I don't know much about this guy (great name though). Why does his addition make you think Gauncer's on his way out? I wish his first name was Bobby! For the latter part, I would expect Magna to be out instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bur14Kes17 Posted January 4, 2017 Author Share Posted January 4, 2017 38 minutes ago, ThrustyPrusty89 said: I don't know much about this guy (great name though). Why does his addition make you think Gauncer's on his way out? Just because Gaunce is the only guy on our roster who doesn't require waivers to return to Utica. He could also use some 1st line minutes down there to regain some of his scoring touch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofsurrey Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Real opportunity for this kid on our team. Perfect age of a player / development level for our club as we rebuild . I hope he takes advantage of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesB Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 28 minutes ago, Beary Sweet said: I actually think that Gaunce has been playing well as of late. he's been forechecking well, getting his passes through but he needs to shoot more. I remember last game he had a 2 on 1 and he opted for the pass. it's never a bad thing for him to send him down though I prefer they send Chaput down. 27 minutes ago, canuckledraggin said: Gaunce is the only waiver eligible guy we have, so it's him or there's a trade incoming. I like Gaunce a lot and his play has been better lately, but he needs to put up some points and feel what it's like to score again. That's going to be a huge boost for Utica. They get a 1st line center dropped into their laps and can start to turn their season around. Gaunce is the only guy is who is waiver-exempt. But I think that Chaput, Skille and Megna are also candidates to be sent down and would probably clear waivers. All of those guys have played decently for the Canucks this year but all of pretty close to the definition of a "replacement player" (If a team loses a player, a "replacement" player is a guy who can picked up easily to fill the spot -- maybe on waivers, maybe as a cheap UFA, maybe in trade for a very low draft pick, maybe just sitting in the minors hoping for a call-up.) Any of these guys -- Gaunce, Chaput, Skille or Megna -- would help Utica and Utica obviously needs help. Not sure why Benning left the cupboard so bear in Utica this year. It is too bad the Canucks do not have more high quality prospects but, if a "winning environment" is important for development, why not add in a couple of high quality AHL vets. Yes, those guys are more expensive, maybe 250K or 300K instead of 70K to 90K, but that is still a small number compared to the Canucks budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Gaunce is averaging 10 hits per every 60 minutes (he has 48 hits to Skilles 46 hits) same rate I would prefer the physicality of Gaunce over Megna. Brendan Gaunce C VAN 48 hits 1.41 per game 10.00 per 60 m Jack Skille RW VAN 46 hits 1.44 per game 10.00 per 60 m Tryamkin leads with 73 hits (but heavier hits IMHO) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuporbust Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 This is an awesome pickup. Could pay off. He was projected as a top six at one point. He s a shooter. Could be that 20 goal guy we are looking for if we are lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 5 minutes ago, JamesB said: Gaunce is the only guy is who is waiver-exempt. But I think that Chaput, Skille and Megna are also candidates to be sent down and would probably clear waivers. All of those guys have played decently for the Canucks this year but all of pretty close to the definition of a "replacement player" (If a team loses a player, a "replacement" player is a guy who can picked up easily to fill the spot -- maybe on waivers, maybe as a cheap UFA, maybe in trade for a very low draft pick, maybe just sitting in the minors hoping for a call-up.) Any of these guys -- Gaunce, Chaput, Skille or Megna -- would help Utica and Utica obviously needs help. Not sure why Benning left the cupboard so bear in Utica this year. It is too bad the Canucks do not have more high quality prospects but, if a "winning environment" is important for development, why not add in a couple of high quality AHL vets. Yes, those guys are more expensive, maybe 250K or 300K instead of 70K to 90K, but that is still a small number compared to the Canucks budget. Is there a Cap on AHL salary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 3 minutes ago, Hairy Kneel said: Gaunce is averaging 10 hits per every 60 minutes (he has 48 hits to Skilles 46 hits) same rate I would prefer the physicality of Gaunce over Megna. Brendan Gaunce C VAN 48 1.41 10.00 Jack Skille RW VAN 46 1.44 10.00 Tryamkin leads with 73 hits (but heavier hits IMHO) There's nothing saying its not Megna being sent down to Utica. I doubt he'd get picked up. Maybe Wilie wants to put Skille with the Sedins. Skille's got all the qualifications WIllie needs, he's a right shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 1 minute ago, cuporbust said: This is an awesome pickup. Could pay off. He was projected as a top six at one point. He s a shooter. Could be that 20 goal guy we are looking for if we are lucky Does he get a chance with the Twins? What does this say for Rodin? Maybe it's Rodin who is let go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Goose Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 If anything it creates more internal competition in the bottom 6, and since Boucher hasn't played much, maybe they're hoping he injects some energy into the line up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuporbust Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 12 minutes ago, apollo said: So they passed on Pulkinnen, Rattie, but go for him? One thing I'll give Jimbo, he's good at scouting and maybe he found a gem for us here. Perhaps he pulled a Gillis and made a Tanev or Hutton out of no where? Hope he'll be on our cup winning roster this year. CUP CUP CUP! I think he s guna suprise you. Ive seen him play a few times in junior and NHL. If he plays to potential , hes a very good pickup imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuporbust Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 2 minutes ago, Alflives said: Does he get a chance with the Twins? What does this say for Rodin? Maybe it's Rodin who is let go? Yeah not sure. He could play with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 4 minutes ago, Alflives said: Does he get a chance with the Twins? What does this say for Rodin? Maybe it's Rodin who is let go? Ask Rodin if he'd be ok in LITR and try again next year or maybe playoffs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 1 minute ago, Hairy Kneel said: Ask Rodin if he'd be ok in LITR and try again next year or maybe playoffs? He's not got the confidence of WD at all. It sounds like the new guy is a replacement for Rodin. He's got a good shot, like Rodin, but he's younger and sounds like he plays a harder game too. Alf says: BYE...BYE Rodin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Another Mcsofty until proven otherwise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mll Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 2 minutes ago, Hairy Kneel said: Ask Rodin if he'd be ok in LITR and try again next year or maybe playoffs? He is a UFA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustABandwagoner Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 3 minutes ago, Hairy Kneel said: Ask Rodin if he'd be ok in LITR and try again next year or maybe playoffs? Rodin is UFA i think? Dont think he will re sign with us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 1 minute ago, DontMessMe said: Rodin is UFA i think? Dont think he will re sign with us We've given him all this time to heal and recover his knee, maybe he can repay the favour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 2 minutes ago, DontMessMe said: Rodin is UFA i think? Dont think he will re sign with us We offer opportunity to play and are the team to draft him and give him a second chance. It's not likely there'll be crap tons of competition for signing him either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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