kanucks25 Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Ossi Vaananen said: Gaudette probably first game. So glad they've committed to Horvat on the 2nd unit, it's 100% the right move. He's not a fit at all on the top unit. Definitely need to put Hughes back on that top unit though, wtf. Edited September 30, 2019 by kanucks25 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EP-40 Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 1 minute ago, Alflives said: It’s about keeping Loui over Baer that’s the issue. Our owner has to keep his nose out of hockey opps. why would the owner get rid of baer over loui? They were not even after the same positions. Your arguments never make any sense alf. FYI you lost that bet, loui is not retiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 And now on to bringing Schenn home. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mll Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 1 minute ago, HKSR said: Honestly, the power play looks a lot better with Baertschi on it than without him. He somehow finds a way to be open in the middle of the ice. They didn't have him on a unit when they started practicing the PP at training camp - he was just a placeholder. As soon as that happened it was evident that he would be the odd man out. Pearson's career high on the PP is 8pts with the 3rd most PP ice time among Fs in LA. Leivo is 4pts. Both had spots while Baertschi didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Just now, kanucks25 said: So glad they've committed to Horvat on the 2nd unit, it's 100% the right move. He's not a fit at all on the top unit. Also nice that we can fill out two legit PP's with solid players. #no room for Baer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 17 minutes ago, Ossi Vaananen said: Gaudette probably first game. That second unit is gonna dominate the cycle game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screw Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 1 minute ago, Alflives said: It’s about keeping Loui over Baer that’s the issue. Our owner has to keep his nose out of hockey opps. 1. SB gets claimed and the canucks free themselves of a 3mill cap hit for a player on the bubble. or 2. SB clears waivers and remains an asset. How is either scenario bad for this team? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 1 minute ago, EP-40 said: why would the owner get rid of baer over loui? They were not even after the same positions. Your arguments never make any sense alf. FYI you lost that bet, loui is not retiring. The owner already paid, back in July, Loui 4 million for this year. Our owner caved to Loui’s hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 1 minute ago, Ossi Vaananen said: I’d honestly rather have Gaudette over Virtanen all day ‘er day 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YearoftheNuck Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 I wonder if they have interest in a D man? Maybe Schenn, or possibly Forsling or maybe even Hickey. I’m really surprised to see the former 4th overall Hickey on that list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmaster Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 1 minute ago, kanucks25 said: So glad they've committed to Horvat on the 2nd unit, it's 100% the right move. He's not a fit at all on the top unit. Definitely need to put Hughes back on that top unit though, wtf. Horvat had 61 points last year, second most on the team and slightly less than Petey. While I agree with balancing the PP and having him work the second unit, you are dead wrong if you think he is not good enough to be on the first unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master 112 Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 3 hours ago, mll said: thanks adam >:( 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beastmode33 Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 1 minute ago, brownky said: More importantly, Miller (Or Ferland) is very, very likely going to replace those 35 points and then some. I suppose that's part of that as well. Why can't we have all the points? Personally my hopes were up for: Ferland - Petey - Brock Pearson - Horvat - Miller Baertschi - Gaudette - Virtanen Leivo/Ericsson - Beagle - Sutter Motte With a decision between baertschi/pearson/leivo once Rooster was healthy. A 3rd scoring line is not only a good idea for scoring more goals, but also when your top 6 gets injured you don't have to fill in the gaps with 4th line defensive plugs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 1 minute ago, Screw said: 1. SB gets claimed and the canucks free themselves of a 3mill cap hit for a player on the bubble. or 2. SB clears waivers and remains an asset. How is either scenario bad for this team? Maybe JB knows from another GM that Baer will get claimed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownky Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, Pears said: That second unit is gonna dominate the cycle game There are gonna be lots of 2-1 PK chances on there if Hughes jumps in like he has in the pre-season. Myers isn't particularly great defensively either, but he does have a good shot. I'm curious to see what their setup is "for" - down low pressure or high shots from the points with two d-men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me_ Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Having a healthy Gaudette in the lineup is safer than having an injured Baertschi in the lineup. Not a question of if, but a question of when. Goldobin has had his chance. I fear the talent doesn’t match the over confidence. Green has asked and did not receive. Biega is Biega. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5nothincanucksohno Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Jimmy McGill said: one interesting thing IF Baer does get claimed, is it creates cap space to help buy out Loui next year. Or help sign Tyson Barrie. Agreed, I think Sven is just the odd man out. His injury history makes him a wild card and the Canucks desperately need some consistency this year. He filled the gap admirably but got pushed out of his role by a younger draft pick...not as horrible a move as it is being made out to be. Also, the extra room would allow them to better push a trade for Loui (retain salary, etc.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5nothincanucksohno Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Just now, Me_ said: Having a healthy Gaudette in the lineup is safer than having an injured Baertschi in the lineup. Not a question of if, but a question of when. Goldobin has had his chance. I fear the talent doesn’t match the over confidence. Green has asked and did not receive. Biega is Biega. Agreed, Sven is a risk given his injury history and Canucks need consistency this year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gaudette Celly Posted September 30, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Jimmy McGill said: one interesting thing IF Baer does get claimed, is it creates cap space to help buy out Loui next year. Or help sign Tyson Barrie. Stifle you, and your multi-dimensional thinking. 1 hour ago, ItTakesAnArmy said: The rationale explanation is they are in cap trouble Nope. 43 minutes ago, stawns said: Shrug, I just think it's a move that's beneath this group, a group that is always talking about the importance of character. No, this is a business decision and hockey decision, nothing to do with character. If they traded Baertschi for Ho Sang then yes, it would be equivalent. Bottom line -- this is an example of how it takes gumption to make what (they feel) is the best decision for the team. If you let emotions get in the way of that, players like Higgins would have still been on the team until their contracts ended. Making tough decisions is what they get paid for and are responsible to do. 1 4 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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