*Buzzsaw* Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 We all know what Green said after training camp... 'I've decided to go in a different direction'. But unfortunately reality has intervened and the team is struggling to generate shots or chances at even strength with only eight 5 on 5 goals in the last 11 games. Meanwhile, Goldobin, who had undeniable chemistry with Pettersson last year, (Pettersson's most productive spell during the 2018/2019 season was with Goldy) is tearing up the AHL, leading Utica in scoring with 8 goals/20 pts in 18 games. His linemate Reid Boucher is feasting with Goldy as a winger, with 13 goals in 18 games... one of his best ever starts. Green is happy to bring up 4th line grinders like Graovac and MacEwen, but at the same time as everyone is saying how the team needs a top six winger, Goldy is applying his talents to making Boucher look good. You gotta ask yourself... why not Goldy? What is there to lose? Team goes on a long roadtrip out East, its closeby to Utica... maybe give Goldy a chance to redeem himself? But it looks like Green is disinclined to change his mind... my bet is Goldy will continue to ride the bus in Utica. Green can't be wrong. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Fivehole0 Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 I'm for firing Green, but what's a suitable replacement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck73_3 Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Lol why? Goldobin is a tweener at best. Trade him while he’s lighting up the AHL and still worth anything... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Buzzsaw* Posted November 26, 2019 Author Share Posted November 26, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, 5Fivehole0 said: I'm for firing Green, but what's a suitable replacement No point in firing Green at this point in the season... fire him in the summer if the team doesn't turn around. But Benning needs to sit him down and have a long chat. Maybe hire another coach for the forwards who has some idea of how to coach zone entries in possession. Edited November 26, 2019 by *Buzzsaw* 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devron Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 The 4th line grinders are up to indeed replace the injured 4th line grinders. I always rooted for Goldy but let’s face the facts here it doesn’t look like he’s gonna be an impact NHL player. There’s a reason he’s in Utica and not on another NHL team.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sedinyoureyesontheprize Posted November 26, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2019 10 minutes ago, 5Fivehole0 said: I'm for firing Green, but what's a suitable replacement Promote Newell Brown 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6string Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 (edited) If Eriksson, Baertschi, McEwen and Graovac have had looks I'm sure Goldobin will get his call too. It's a long season with strategies and philosphies taking their twist n turns, Goldie returns for a look see. Edited November 26, 2019 by 6string 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuporbust Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Fire green? Lol. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Buzzsaw* Posted November 26, 2019 Author Share Posted November 26, 2019 11 minutes ago, Devron44 said: The 4th line grinders are up to indeed replace the injured 4th line grinders. I always rooted for Goldy but let’s face the facts here it doesn’t look like he’s gonna be an impact NHL player. There’s a reason he’s in Utica and not on another NHL team.. The problem is not the 4th liners... its the missing top six winger. Canucks do not have someone who works in that position. That is why it is worthwhile to give Goldy a try... he only works as a top sixer. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mll Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Canucks are getting their opening roster back and will be moving players out to make room for them. Goldobin doesn't fit how Green wants to play. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossi Vaananen Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 I've been disappointed with our call-ups thus far. Baer has managed to play himself off this team twice. MacEwen needs seasoning, he doesn't look close to an NHL player. Graovac is ok, but that bar was low to begin with. That being said, why not try Goldy? Give him maybe 2 games until Roussel/Ferland/Sutter/Beagle (all practicing) are ready. I don't know if I'd stick him on Petey's line right away but definitely a top 6 go. The apparent trade-off in defensive ability is non-existent when MacEwen can't clear a puck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck73_3 Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 1 minute ago, *Buzzsaw* said: The problem is not the 4th liners... its the missing top six winger. Canucks do not have someone who works in that position. That is why it is worthwhile to give Goldy a try... he only works as a top sixer. Yeah bring Goldy up so #77 misses the net instead of #17 lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DeNiro Posted November 26, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2019 26 minutes ago, 5Fivehole0 said: I'm for firing Green, but what's a suitable replacement Yea we should hire Babcock so that he can have Pettersson rank his teammates and then read it to the rest of the team... Green is not the problem right now. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devron Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 4 minutes ago, *Buzzsaw* said: The problem is not the 4th liners... its the missing top six winger. Canucks do not have someone who works in that position. That is why it is worthwhile to give Goldy a try... he only works as a top sixer. The problem is we are not far enough through the rebuild with this team. Your still going to have to wait a couple years if you want a contender Iced with 2 full complete scoring lines. Podz maybe Hogs? There’s still work to be done but we are finally well on our way. Basically it is what it is kind of scenario and I can tell ya Goldy isn’t going to solve anything. I’m all for giving him another go but I feel it’s pretty realistic he isn’t going to help this team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davathor Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 23 minutes ago, Devron44 said: The 4th line grinders are up to indeed replace the injured 4th line grinders. I always rooted for Goldy but let’s face the facts here it doesn’t look like he’s gonna be an impact NHL player. There’s a reason he’s in Utica and not on another NHL team.. To be fair, Baertchi hasn't looked like an NHL player. I'm for trying Goldy there, at least until Roussell or Ferland are back 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devron Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 1 minute ago, Davathor said: To be fair, Baertchi hasn't looked like an NHL player. I'm for trying Goldy there, at least until Roussell or Ferland are back No that’s why he’s been in the press box. Also a Baer fan though so I’m just trying to be realistic. We stopped winning as frequently when our bottom six players went down. I wouldn’t mind seeing Goldy up but how does he help when we don’t have the staff to play the hard minutes? Sutter beagle, Motte, Rousell etc. The team has looked a lot easier to play against and Goldy does not help that cause Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrockBoester Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Goldobin isn't a top 6 NHL forward. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck73_3 Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 1 minute ago, BrockBoester said: Goldobin isn't an NHL forward. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Fivehole0 Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 (edited) 16 minutes ago, DeNiro said: Yea we should hire Babcock so that he can have Pettersson rank his teammates and then read it to the rest of the team... Green is not the problem right now. I disagree. We get too many too much man penalties. That's a coaching problem, though it seems recently rectified. That line change tonight when they pulled Demmer, that's a coaching issue. Leivo being given too big of a role, coaching issue. Lack of scoring most likely leads back to the system being played... Coaching staff. I am not Pro-hire-Babs either. Edited November 26, 2019 by 5Fivehole0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BrockBoester Posted November 26, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2019 6 minutes ago, 5Fivehole0 said: I disagree. We get too many too much man penalties. That's a coaching problem, though it seems recently rectified. That line change tonight when they pulled Demmer, that's a coaching issue. Leivo being given too big of a role, coaching issue. Lack of scoring most likely leads back to the system being played... Coaching staff. I am not Pro-hire-Babs either. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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