ButterBean Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Travis Green line combos make little to no sense most of the time to me. The defense is another story because right now it looks unfixable. But last year Travis made some decent adjustments to the lineup after we had injuries up front that actually produced well. Why didn’t he stick with those lineups and give them a fair shot all the way through? Miller/Petey/Virtanen was a line that was working once upon a time. I know rewarding an inconsistent player with more ice time isn’t sending the best message, but Jake is actually useless anywhere else. Also Zac MacEwan was working well playing with Bo in their limited time together last year, we need more big bodies in the top 6 to create some room for our star players. Would also be nice to see Justin Bailey in the lineup, he brings size and speed that we definitely need over Roussel. Doesn’t have to be a permanent change but we need to at least try to shake things up. Miller - Petey - Virtanen Hoglander - Horvat - MacEwan Motte - Sutter/Gaud - Boeser Pearson - Beagle - Bailey Just a rough idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefCon1 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 47 minutes ago, ButterBean said: Travis Green line combos make little to no sense most of the time to me. The defense is another story because right now it looks unfixable. But last year Travis made some decent adjustments to the lineup after we had injuries up front that actually produced well. Why didn’t he stick with those lineups and give them a fair shot all the way through? Miller/Petey/Virtanen was a line that was working once upon a time. I know rewarding an inconsistent player with more ice time isn’t sending the best message, but Jake is actually useless anywhere else. Also Zac MacEwan was working well playing with Bo in their limited time together last year, we need more big bodies in the top 6 to create some room for our star players. Would also be nice to see Justin Bailey in the lineup, he brings size and speed that we definitely need over Roussel. Doesn’t have to be a permanent change but we need to at least try to shake things up. Miller - Petey - Virtanen Hoglander - Horvat - MacEwan Motte - Sutter/Gaud - Boeser Pearson - Beagle - Bailey Just a rough idea. I really dont get why Pearson who has been playing good and scored goals these last two games gets demoted while an inconsistent enigma like Virtanen is rewarded 1st line duties. MacEwan is not a 2nd line player and Boeser is not a bottom 6 forward. This actually makes the offense which is still scoring goals much worse while it doesnt address the main problem which is our defensive play. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kooner91 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 I would Honestly try something else to bring in more depth. Something we haven't tried is giving Miller his own line. Gaudette-Petey-Boeser Motte-Horvat-Hoglander Pearson-Miller-Virtanen whatever for the 4th line We also need a trade for D. Theres no fixing that without bringing an adequate Tanev replacement in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefCon1 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 20 minutes ago, Kooner91 said: I would Honestly try something else to bring in more depth. Something we haven't tried is giving Miller his own line. Gaudette-Petey-Boeser Motte-Horvat-Hoglander Pearson-Miller-Virtanen whatever for the 4th line We also need a trade for D. Theres no fixing that without bringing an adequate Tanev replacement in. Problem is that the 1st line will give up or should I say, Homorrhage goals against while not having Millers drive and toughness to help Pettersson and Boeser. It would be an ultra soft first line thats easily shutdown. Pearson and Horvat have chemistry, so I wouldnt break that up for Motte. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kooner91 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, DefCon1 said: Problem is that the 1st line will give up or should I say, Homorrhage goals against while not having Millers drive and toughness to help Pettersson and Boeser. It would be an ultra soft first line thats easily shutdown. Pearson and Horvat have chemistry, so I wouldnt break that up for Motte. The main thing I'm getting at is we need something different. I don't care who the wingers are, but lets get some changes. Edited February 5, 2021 by Kooner91 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 (edited) Good, another thread moaning about Green. Virtanen hasn't earned a spot on the first line. He hasn't even earned a regular spot in the lineup this year. Edited February 5, 2021 by King Heffy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewbieCanuckFan Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 1 hour ago, King Heffy said: Good, another thread moaning about Green. All I have to say about Green is that the taxi squad should’ve been used to it’s fullest during this part of the schedule. Even if they’re journeyman minor leaguers. Keep everyone fresh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgarM Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 If you look at the ice times for our roster, there is a big discrepency between the smaller skilled players and the big heavy players. Green is all "run and gun" and no "bang and crash" at all. Its sad because this team is getting frustrated with the same "losing" formula. Green just seems to be draining any confidence this team had and growing the frustration, exponentially , shift by shift. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmm Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 4 hours ago, King Heffy said: Good, another thread moaning about Green. Virtanen hasn't earned a spot on the first line. He hasn't even earned a regular spot in the lineup this year. what has Green "earned"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurn Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Swap Miller for Bo. Play a couple of games, see what happens. Maybe the increase in defensive responsibilities wakes up J.T. to be the 200 foot guy he was last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucks94forever Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Would like to see this: Miller-Petey-Hoglander Pearson-Horvat-Boeser Virtanen-Sutter-Gaudette Motte-Beagle-BMac/Rooster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bree2 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 9 hours ago, ButterBean said: Travis Green line combos make little to no sense most of the time to me. The defense is another story because right now it looks unfixable. But last year Travis made some decent adjustments to the lineup after we had injuries up front that actually produced well. Why didn’t he stick with those lineups and give them a fair shot all the way through? Miller/Petey/Virtanen was a line that was working once upon a time. I know rewarding an inconsistent player with more ice time isn’t sending the best message, but Jake is actually useless anywhere else. Also Zac MacEwan was working well playing with Bo in their limited time together last year, we need more big bodies in the top 6 to create some room for our star players. Would also be nice to see Justin Bailey in the lineup, he brings size and speed that we definitely need over Roussel. Doesn’t have to be a permanent change but we need to at least try to shake things up. Miller - Petey - Virtanen Hoglander - Horvat - MacEwan Motte - Sutter/Gaud - Boeser Pearson - Beagle - Bailey Just a rough idea. Jake doesn't belong on the first line, and Boeser doesn't belong on the third. NO put the lines back where they were. you showing Boeser as an extra. the guy who has the most goals. thats crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bree2 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 15 minutes ago, Nucks94forever said: Would like to see this: Miller-Petey-Hoglander Pearson-Horvat-Boeser Virtanen-Sutter-Gaudette Motte-Beagle-BMac/Rooster that didn't work. put the lines back. i like Green but i hate changing of the top lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgarM Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, bree2 said: Jake doesn't belong on the first line, and Boeser doesn't belong on the third. NO put the lines back where they were. you showing Boeser as an extra. the guy who has the most goals. thats crazy 1 hour ago, bree2 said: that didn't work. put the lines back. i like Green but i hate changing of the top lines Check out the plus/minus players on the team, something has to give. Getting goals are pointless if you are letting more goals in then you are scoring. This is the "end of the Sedins career" all over again. We need a complete "200 ft game" from everyone. Edited February 5, 2021 by EdgarM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieVedder Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 18 hours ago, DefCon1 said: I really dont get why Pearson who has been playing good and scored goals these last two games gets demoted while an inconsistent enigma like Virtanen is rewarded 1st line duties. MacEwan is not a 2nd line player and Boeser is not a bottom 6 forward. This actually makes the offense which is still scoring goals much worse while it doesnt address the main problem which is our defensive play. How do we know Mac isnt a top 6 player? Hes been a top 6 at every level. He has the physical tools and determination. There are tons of players in the league playing consistently in the top 6 that most didnt expect to. But at this point id either leave Hogs with Petey or even try Mac there. Boeser on that line looks horrendous. Put Brock with Bo. Miller - Petterson - Hoglander Pearson- Horvat - Boeser Gaudette-Sutter-Virtanen Mackewan - Beagle - Motte Roussel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieVedder Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Our offense isnt really even the issue. Its that our defense is beyond soft and plays with zero intensity. The team isnt going to improve the slightest until Hamonic comes back and we develop OJ and Brisebois intp Nhlers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patel Bure Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 On 2/4/2021 at 11:30 PM, ButterBean said: Travis Green line combos make little to no sense most of the time to me. The defense is another story because right now it looks unfixable. But last year Travis made some decent adjustments to the lineup after we had injuries up front that actually produced well. Why didn’t he stick with those lineups and give them a fair shot all the way through? Miller/Petey/Virtanen was a line that was working once upon a time. I know rewarding an inconsistent player with more ice time isn’t sending the best message, but Jake is actually useless anywhere else. Also Zac MacEwan was working well playing with Bo in their limited time together last year, we need more big bodies in the top 6 to create some room for our star players. Would also be nice to see Justin Bailey in the lineup, he brings size and speed that we definitely need over Roussel. Doesn’t have to be a permanent change but we need to at least try to shake things up. Miller - Petey - Virtanen Hoglander - Horvat - MacEwan Motte - Sutter/Gaud - Boeser Pearson - Beagle - Bailey Just a rough idea. “The stack” Pettersson-Horvat-Boeser Miller-Gaudette-Hoglander Pearson-Sutter-Virtanen Roussel-Beagle-MacEwen Edler-Hughes Schmidt-Myers Juolevi-Benn Demko Holtby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck73_3 Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 CDC: Green needs to hold players more accountable Also CDC: Green needs to play Jake on the 1st line! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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