Type R Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 After watching a barrage of hits (some dirty) blocked shots, and mishaps, I'm not only concerned about our depth but I'm also unhappy with how its being managed. Obviously more than a couple of our blueliners are playing through injuries, and after watching the Calgary game, its evident the opposing teams are going to try and make those injuries worse. Why is Pedan not being played, why is Subban not given a chance? I'm just not getting it. Discuss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianRugby Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 I'm sure if Pedan is needed he'll be played. Subban can't defend even in the minors. I also miss Salo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Pedan and Subban haven't shown they deserve NHL ice time. Injuries may force Pedan in, but I'd guess we might look at signing Robak to a contract (AHL only currently) even ahead of Subban. Subban's defensive issues are still to great for anything other than a sheltered role, and if we're dealing with injuries that'll force him into probably more than he can handle. Our D is being handled just fine, and if we had someone step up we'd get them ice time. Actually, we have had someone step up - Stecher - who's taken over for our stopgap in Larsen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeekz37 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 1 hour ago, CanadianRugby said: I'm sure if Pedan is needed he'll be played. Subban can't defend even in the minors. I also miss Salo. I miss Salo too. Regardless of his glass like nature, he was still a steady dman with a hell of a shot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Beeekz37 said: I miss Salo too. Regardless of his glass like nature, he was still a steady dman with a hell of a shot! What was amazing about Salo was his ability to bounce back and immediately play well after an injury. No time needed to ease Balls of Steel back into the lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Type R Posted January 11, 2017 Author Share Posted January 11, 2017 Tanev has that same calming ability on the back end, he just doesn't come with the Salo Cannon. Mind you, watching Edler drop a guy today was oddly confidence inspiring. When Ehroff and Salo were back there, players respected the slappers, our team is lacking that, maybe with Edler lining them up, they will think twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 -1 for the Salo meme. Salo has balls of steel. Salo is one of the greatest characters to ever wear a Canucks jersey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluralsight Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 It's actually quite amazing how the Canucks D has been so injury prone the last couple of seasons. Crazy to think that all the guys in the Canucks top four (to start the season) have all missed games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeekz37 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 27 minutes ago, King Heffy said: What was amazing about Salo was his ability to bounce back and immediately play well after an injury. No time needed to ease Balls of Steel back into the lineup. Lol I'll never forget the looks on the Chicago bench coming back the next game after that nutshot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Type R Posted January 11, 2017 Author Share Posted January 11, 2017 8 minutes ago, oldnews said: -1 for the Salo meme. Salo has balls of steel. Salo is one of the greatest characters to ever wear a Canucks jersey. Lol hence the meme.. Salo is my all time favorite Canuck D. I was making light of our injuries, but I suppose it didn't come off right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 1 minute ago, Type R said: Lol hence the meme.. Salo is my all time favorite Canuck D. I was making light of our injuries, but I suppose it didn't come off right. Yeah, sorta easy to misinterpret I think - I'll take the minus away. edit: just noticed the yoda with headphones - make that a +1 instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Type R Posted January 11, 2017 Author Share Posted January 11, 2017 Haha cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
189lb enforcers? Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Hutton, Stretcher and Oilli spread over 3 pairings can't happen. soft-core too easy to play against. Their partners don't need to hold their hands. Reminds me of all those Sedin lines. It won't surprise me if Hutton is part of a trade package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 1 hour ago, 189lb enforcers? said: Hutton, Stretcher and Oilli spread over 3 pairings can't happen. soft-core too easy to play against. Their partners don't need to hold their hands. Reminds me of all those Sedin lines. It won't surprise me if Hutton is part of a trade package. hence Tryamkin and Guddy Edler-Stecher Olli-Guddy Hutton-Tryamkin Whats wrong with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xereau Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Subban will probably be traded before he plays in Vancouver. Pedan over Biega is a lateral move.. at best. We need some more depth on D is what we need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 21 minutes ago, S'all Good Man said: hence Tryamkin and Guddy Edler-Stecher Olli-Guddy Hutton-Tryamkin Whats wrong with that? That's friggin Awesome S'all. Those pairings are a really good combination of skill and toughness. I really like the Olli - Guddy pair. Then our youngest guy is with our toughest guy. Makes really good sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbdoubleu Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I don't like our lack of dynamic offensive talent, or a 30 minute beast like a Keith or Doughty. I'll agree there. There's a lot of youth back there right now though, and at worst Gudbranson, Hutton, Tryamkin, Pedan, all provide excellent 4,5,6 depth (and I really think Tryamkin could become an important anchor guy). Stecher is probably a 2nd pairing guy, but he may be paired with Juolevi one day. What Juolevi is will have a huge impact on how we are able to slot the other guys in and make 3rd pairing guys look like 2nd pairing guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Neither Pedan or Subban have shown enough to be NHL ready...yet. As @elvis15 noted, Pedan may get in simply due to injuries. Subban's also out with a shoulder injury if I recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeBee51 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 With the hits Biega has been taking lately, to say nothing of his mediocre play, I wouldn't mind seeing Pedan get a game or 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bohoforpresident Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 On 10/01/2017 at 9:56 PM, King Heffy said: What was amazing about Salo was his ability to bounce back and immediately play well after an injury. No time needed to ease Balls of Steel back into the lineup. When you've been in and out of the lineup your entire life, you kind of get a knack for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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