rychicken Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 would rather they recalled Kristin Reid.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xereau Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 17 minutes ago, Dazzle said: I really don't get why Green deployed Gaunce the way he did. What did he see that he absolutely didn't like? He also didn't put Archibald for more than 2 mins THE WHOLE GAME in the MTL game I believe. Slow. Sloppy with the puck. Sure, put up points, but that is not all the coaches are watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xereau Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Back in '39 when Gaunce was drafted, his slow lumbering style was what management was looking for. Feels like he has been on this team for that long, anyhow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RakuRaku Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 9 minutes ago, rychicken said: would rather they recalled Kristin Reid.... Don't think she'll ever return because: 1) she was scared of the fan base here 2) Hannah is doing a much better job... that sweet smile and passion!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 35 minutes ago, mll said: He didn't even get 5min his last game. The Canucks have moved on from Gaunce. I think you're correct. I wonder if he'll even get a qualifying offer next year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mll Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Just now, Jimmy McGill said: I think you're correct. I wonder if he'll even get a qualifying offer next year? They'll let him go UFA. He's not in their plans so no reason to use up a contract spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 I’m not upset with the Gaunce demotion. Would’ve liked to see him played more, but if he’s just gonna sit, I’d rather he played in Utica and got some icetime. Archie should get demoted as well, for the same reasons. Plus the waiver exemption timeline. If we need a body, just rotate some of the Utica kids through for a few games here and there. Let them sit it the press box for some short term stints and collect a few extra NHL dollars before Christmas. Maybe call-up Jašek next? know I’ll probably get accused of playing favourites here, but it’s more that the kid can play 3 forward positions, PP/5v5/PK, pretty much every role/style, from shutdown to fire wagon, works hard, and he can fit in with a variety of linemates. He also has lots of experience from the Czech leagues getting shuffled around teams and lineups, so he’s familiar with the “spare” role and likely would just make the most of his time hanging around the NHL guys and sponging up whatever he could in practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 26 minutes ago, Kevin Biestra said: I was half serious. I've never been on the Gaunce train, but after all the complaints of him having no offense, he shows some and then rides the pine. I'm thrilled for Gaunce that he nabbed a few points and still think he's a half decent, depth 4th line W/13th F at the NHL level but that doesn't mean some lucky bounces evening out for him equates to a whole new player. He's being played (or not) based on his ability relative to the other player options, not a couple games he had some lucky regression to the mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xereau Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 2 minutes ago, SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME said: I’m not upset with the Gaunce demotion. Would’ve liked to see him played more, but if he’s just gonna sit, I’d rather he played in Utica and got some icetime. Archie should get demoted as well, for the same reasons. Plus the waiver exemption timeline. If we need a body, just rotate some of the Utica kids through for a few games here and there. Let them sit it the press box for some short term stints and collect a few extra NHL dollars before Christmas. Maybe call-up Jašek next? know I’ll probably get accused of playing favourites here, but it’s more that the kid can play 3 forward positions, PP/5v5/PK, pretty much every role/style, from shutdown to fire wagon, works hard, and he can fit in with a variety of linemates. He also has lots of experience from the Czech leagues getting shuffled around teams and lineups, so he’s familiar with the “spare” role and likely would just make the most of his time hanging around the NHL guys and sponging up whatever he could in practice. MacEwen probably deserves a look as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 23 minutes ago, mll said: Archibald is closer than Gaunce to being again waiver eligible. It's the earliest between 10 NHL games and 30 days on the roster - recall periods are cumulative. Both were recalled end of October but Archibald had already been up earlier in October for just under a week. Archibald has also played in 9 NHL games so one more and he will have to go through waivers. *Archibald is also more likely to clear waivers should he go over that window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Just now, xereau said: MacEwen probably deserves a look as well. Agreed. But I’d like to see Big Mac get his call-up when there’s actually a lineup spot available for him. Otherwise just leave him in Utica, where he’s one of their leading scorers. Maybe after Boucher finishes his stint, assuming there are still injuries (safe bet with this team) and we actually need a guy to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 I like this Gaunce needs to see the ice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Canucks are desperate for someone to bring a heavy shot. Would love to see Boucher given some prime offensive minutes to show he can produce at this level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzle Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 14 minutes ago, Virtanen#18 said: Don't think she'll ever return because: 1) she was scared of the fan base here 2) Hannah is doing a much better job... that sweet smile and passion!! Seriously? The first point? If she's afraid of the fan base here, she went to school for her program for the WRONG reasons because the Canucks would have been an amazing career opportunity for anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UticaHockey Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 39 minutes ago, 73 Percent said: Can't wait for the Utica guys to throw a huge bitch fit. They just gave our season a second flush just to make sure it all went down ok. Happy now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroCanuck Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Makes sense. People can stat watch all they want but Gaunce just hasn't translated to the NHL and why lose an asset to waivers when you don't need to. Canucks are struggling offensively right now so having Boucher and his wicked shot wont hurt us. Hoping he lines up on the first unit power play and swings between the Boeser shooting spot and hashmarks. Petty, Hutton, Goldy, Horvat, Boucher pp1 Goldy-Petty-Virtanen Boucher-Horvat-Gagner Motte-Gaudette-Eriksson Roussel-Granlund-Schaller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogersTowell Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 13 minutes ago, UticaHockey said: They just gave our season a second flush just to make sure it all went down ok. Happy now? Hey, at least you are getting Gaunce back =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mll Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 24 minutes ago, aGENT said: *Archibald is also more likely to clear waivers should he go over that window. I don't think they really care other than them being able to help Utica this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckleheads fan Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 24 minutes ago, aGENT said: I'm thrilled for Gaunce that he nabbed a few points and still think he's a half decent, depth 4th line W/13th F at the NHL level but that doesn't mean some lucky bounces evening out for him equates to a whole new player. He's being played (or not) based on his ability relative to the other player options, not a couple games he had some lucky regression to the mean. I've always hoped Gauce would grow into an NHL player, since we spent a first round pick on him, and I thought this time he showed some promise in his limited opportunities especially with face offs. I thought Travis would give him a good look and maybe get a chance to send Gaudette down to work in his game or move Granny back to the wing where he's more effective but I guess that wasn't in the cards. This move worries me a little in that Brock looks further away than I was hoping. They'll probably give Boucher a shot on PP1 on Brock's side and move Gagner to where Baer was playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 10 minutes ago, mll said: I don't think they really care other than them being able to help Utica this year. Yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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