Gawdzukes Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 25 minutes ago, Mustard Tiger said: Both boeser and Laine are floaters without the puck. Literally bring nothing to the team. But they both have a killer shot when it's on. Laine is a weird one, He only shoots from horrible low percentage perimeter area.. But that's his bread and butter lol Boeser just wait for the puck to land on his stick during the PP. But I think boeser can show alot more now that he can work toward some closure after dealing with the family stuff Yep, I'm definitely giving Boeser a vote of confidence. Maybe he can put a more rounded effort forth and broaden his game to cover more areas. I think Laine is going to have a good chance at big success here in the next couple of years. He will shine when the young prospects finally hit the ice. Columbus has something good cooking out in Ohio. Gaudreau Johnson Laine Mateychuk Jiricek Now that's a PP. Add Sillinger, Peeke, Foudy, etc.. I'm Jelly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Pettersson Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 3 hours ago, Gawdzukes said: Talk about homer Canuck fans lol. They're both one dimensional goal scorers and Laine is far more prolific and the no brainer choice. Can't believe people are actually trying to argue this. HOMERS!!! There is more to hockey than just scoring goals. I am sure you understand this concept. That is why Laine got traded in the first place for PLD, because PLD is a better overall player. Even Pavel Bure could kill penalties and is our greatest PK goal scorer in franchise history. Boeser has better board play than Laine, is better defensively and even has a shorthanded goal, something Laine will never get in his career. Laine is also a turnover machine, giving away the puck almost twice as often as taking it away. Boeser on the other hand is pretty much an even player in takeaways, which tells you he is not a defensive liability for the Canucks. Laine can score 50 goals next year, but if Brock is a 35 goal scorer then he will be a better overall contributor to our team. Columbus can have Laine, they can even have little Johnny. Those two players will be devastating for them in the playoffs. Look at Colorado and Tampa and the forwards they have and compare them to Laine and little Johnny. Big difference in overall play. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawdzukes Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 18 minutes ago, Elias Pettersson said: There is more to hockey than just scoring goals. I am sure you understand this concept. That is why Laine got traded in the first place for PLD, because PLD is a better overall player. Even Pavel Bure could kill penalties and is our greatest PK goal scorer in franchise history. Boeser has better board play than Laine, is better defensively and even has a shorthanded goal, something Laine will never get in his career. Laine is also a turnover machine, giving away the puck almost twice as often as taking it away. Boeser on the other hand is pretty much an even player in takeaways, which tells you he is not a defensive liability for the Canucks. Laine can score 50 goals next year, but if Brock is a 35 goal scorer then he will be a better overall contributor to our team. Columbus can have Laine, they can even have little Johnny. Those two players will be devastating for them in the playoffs. Look at Colorado and Tampa and the forwards they have and compare them to Laine and little Johnny. Big difference in overall play. You think Boeser is noticeably better defensively and you would take him over Laine because of that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustard Tiger Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Gawdzukes said: Yep, I'm definitely giving Boeser a vote of confidence. Maybe he can put a more rounded effort forth and broaden his game to cover more areas. I think Laine is going to have a good chance at big success here in the next couple of years. He will shine when the young prospects finally hit the ice. Columbus has something good cooking out in Ohio. Gaudreau Johnson Laine Mateychuk Jiricek Now that's a PP. Add Sillinger, Peeke, Foudy, etc.. I'm Jelly. Pretty good prospect pool considering they had tons of value just walk for free over the years 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammertime Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 9 hours ago, HorvatToBaertschi said: Their goals per game are quite similar throughout their careers (0.43 for Laine, .37 for Boeser). Boeser actually plays on the boards and is getting better defensively every year. Laine is useless without the puck. I'll keep Boeser and thank my lucky stars you're not our GM I'm sorry plays on the boards? Are we watching a different player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 5 hours ago, Gawdzukes said: You think Boeser is noticeably better defensively and you would take him over Laine because of that? Been posted here several times. Fancy puck battle stats put Boeser near the top of the league. Laine doesn’t battle for loose pucks. So again, your Laine Love isn’t based in fact. It’s the biased view of a CBJ fan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustard Tiger Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 6 minutes ago, Alflives said: Been posted here several times. Fancy puck battle stats put Boeser near the top of the league. Laine doesn’t battle for loose pucks. So again, your Laine Love isn’t based in fact. It’s the biased view of a CBJ fan. I would rather have boeser and a defensive 2m guy than Laine at that # 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 7 hours ago, Mustard Tiger said: Both boeser and Laine are floaters without the puck. Literally bring nothing to the team. But they both have a killer shot when it's on. Laine is a weird one, He only shoots from horrible low percentage perimeter area.. But that's his bread and butter lol Boeser just wait for the puck to land on his stick during the PP. But I think boeser can show alot more now that he can work toward some closure after dealing with the family stuff Laine had family stuff too did he not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goal:thecup Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Surely we can turn this into a Miller thread. I say we keep Miller cuz we won't need to come up with Laine-type money. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 6 hours ago, Elias Pettersson said: There is more to hockey than just scoring goals. I am sure you understand this concept. That is why Laine got traded in the first place for PLD, because PLD is a better overall player. Even Pavel Bure could kill penalties and is our greatest PK goal scorer in franchise history. Boeser has better board play than Laine, is better defensively and even has a shorthanded goal, something Laine will never get in his career. Laine is also a turnover machine, giving away the puck almost twice as often as taking it away. Boeser on the other hand is pretty much an even player in takeaways, which tells you he is not a defensive liability for the Canucks. Laine can score 50 goals next year, but if Brock is a 35 goal scorer then he will be a better overall contributor to our team. Columbus can have Laine, they can even have little Johnny. Those two players will be devastating for them in the playoffs. Look at Colorado and Tampa and the forwards they have and compare them to Laine and little Johnny. Big difference in overall play. Both players are awful without the puck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Dizzle Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 1 hour ago, hammertime said: I'm sorry plays on the boards? Are we watching a different player? Boeser has strong board play. He could use to engage a bit more but he actually does a good job with contested pucks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorvatToBaertschi Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 1 hour ago, hammertime said: I'm sorry plays on the boards? Are we watching a different player? He’s great on the boards and has been getting better on the forecheck year after year. His skating style seems very lazy so that could hit the eye test wrong but he puts in the work and it doesn’t go unnoticed for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammertime Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 15 minutes ago, HorvatToBaertschi said: He’s great on the boards and has been getting better on the forecheck year after year. His skating style seems very lazy so that could hit the eye test wrong but he puts in the work and it doesn’t go unnoticed for me. Puts in work. Look I don't hate Brock but lets not pretend that because Laine got what he got Brock getting what he got looks better. They are both bad contracts. I don't know what work you see? I see a guy who approaches the NHL game the same way he approaces an all star game, da beauty league or pond hockey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Dizzle Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 28 minutes ago, hammertime said: Puts in work. Look I don't hate Brock but lets not pretend that because Laine got what he got Brock getting what he got looks better. They are both bad contracts. I don't know what work you see? I see a guy who approaches the NHL game the same way he approaces an all star game, da beauty league or pond hockey You may want to see an eye doctor… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammertime Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, J-Dizzle said: You may want to see an eye doctor… Hansen battled but had hands of stone. If Brock could work along the boards with his hands he would be a 40 goal scorer. But he's afraid to engage, and at his size he isn't quick enough to recover if he lost a puck battle. Edited July 26, 2022 by hammertime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilya Mikheyev Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 14 hours ago, Goal:thecup said: Surely we can turn this into a Miller thread. I say we keep Miller cuz we won't need to come up with Laine-type money. Now that Jarmo has signed Gaudy and Laine they really need an elite C to complete that line 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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