DrJockitch Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 10 minutes ago, aGENT said: Nor was management from their comments. Which makes some of their moves this summer all the more puzzling. There was a clear (if hard) path this summer. Now they likely have an even harder journey ahead, after backing themselves in to a bit of a corner. I think it is more there was no value in trades as GMs see a new guy and a team that really needs some changes and tried to capitalize. As much as I think trading Miller was right move he signed a team friendly deal (at least for the JTM of the last couple years) so if offers weren’t good I guess it was good thing to do and the contract is moveable this year. ‘I think if the ultimate choice was Bo or JT they made the wrong choice as this team won’t be contending for several years if this core even can. ‘I have been big defender of Bo but kind of think that would be listening to offers but really moving Brock would be priority number one for me. That first wave of Benning youth has peaked on this team and have lost so much over the years they may just need to move on and build around EP, Demko, Hughes and most importantly Podz. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goal:thecup Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 9 minutes ago, Boudrias said: A 1RD has to be found. He doesn’t have to be that right now but has to have serious potential. I wonder if veteran RD could be acquired from the KHL? I imagine it might be a pretty tricky exercise given the invasion of Ukraine. If such a player could be acquired, he may come in as a second-pairing RD with pro experience, even maybe playoffs. And we wouldn't have to give up our NHL and farm assets or picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locke Lamora Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Regarding the fact that Rutherford (and his apprentice) chose to prioritize Miller over Horvat…. I post this partially for comedic purposes, and it is quite possible, even likely, that JT’s game returns to resemble that of last year. But my god, there is a real unnerving feeling right now that we are tied to Miller for seven more years. SEVEN YEARS (after this one). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurn Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 10 hours ago, The Arrogant Worms said: I actually like this jersey! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeQuinnAndEggs Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 1 hour ago, smithers joe said: i've been watching and rooting for this team since 1970, no way am i'm going to let a slow start turn me away from the canucks. not going to happen. I bleed Canucks colours. I will still watch every game, but I have no attachment to these guys anymore. This is still a jim Benning built team, why didn't management blow it up?? Aquilini has ruined this franchise. They need to do a full rebuild. Complete fire sale, like the leafs did in the Austin Matthew's draft year 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 1 hour ago, smithers joe said: imo, hughes is a top pairing d, oel is a second pairing d and the rest are bottom pairing or depth defensemen. where would any of them fit on a good team? In the "post your unpopular opinion" thread, I said mine was to move Hughes. I still think that should be on the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeQuinnAndEggs Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 29 minutes ago, Goal:thecup said: Oh you know joe, we've had the route planned for years. Vancouver has turned in to a transient town. Hong Kong west. The parade should go on the skytrain to king George Station and down fraser hwy to where the real fans now live lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klw604 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 132 days remain ! Can't wait till trade deadline 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 30 minutes ago, JM_ said: how many 1sts were you OK with them burning tho? because that was the necessary special sauce to really make some big moves on the d group. Why would they burn 1sys moving Boeser and Miller? That's really all they had to do 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieVedder Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 5 things neee to happen. 1) stop playing hughes like a #1 dman, because he isnt one. Cut his ice time down a bit and let OEL take on a few more mins. 2) get rid of boeser as he drags down every line he plays on. 3) find a legit top 2 or 3 dman via trade to help our top 4. There needs to be defense by committee because theres no #1 in sight. 4) dont play miller like hes a #1 centre, because he isnt one. Possibly look to move him back to wing. 5) find a josh anderson type for our top 6. A fierce two way gritty player with size and speed. The forward group is way too soft and small. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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EddieVedder Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 1 minute ago, stawns said: Why would they burn 1sys moving Boeser and Miller? That's really all they had to do Miller can still turn it around and be effective. Its boeser that drags down every line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stawns Posted October 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2022 30 minutes ago, Boudrias said: Deep down I think most Canuck fans think the team is only a player or two away from serious CUP contention. Why shouldn’t they as management has follow the path of adding players in hope of playoffs. The core is, right or wrong, Petey, Hughes and Demko. Everyone else is part of the process. I have called for a rebuild since 2014 and nothing has changed much. The org depth is better but is still very thin. IMHO opinion both Miller and Boeser have to be moved at some point this year. A 1RD has to be found. He doesn’t have to be that right now but has to have serious potential. This takes time and most fans don’t have patience for it. At the end of the day there are no guarantees. The clock is ticking and the core I mentioned have to see a future or they will be gone. I do think they're a couple of smart moves from having a legit core of great young players taking this team forward. Unfortunately, as @aGENTsaid, they've backed themselves into a corner that's going to be hard to get out of. 1 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, stawns said: Why would they burn 1sys moving Boeser and Miller? That's really all they had to do if we could have got a RHD for Boeser it would have happened. We also know how the Miller stuff went, it wasn't on the table there either at least publicly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klw604 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 3 minutes ago, EddieVedder said: 5 things neee to happen. 1) stop playing hughes like a #1 dman, because he isnt one. Cut his ice time down a bit and let OEL take on a few more mins. 2) get rid of boeser as he drags down every line he plays on. 3) find a legit top 2 or 3 dman via trade to help our top 4. There needs to be defense by committee because theres no #1 in sight. 4) dont play miller like hes a #1 centre, because he isnt one. Possibly look to move him back to wing. 5) find a josh anderson type for our top 6. A fierce two way gritty player with size and speed. The forward group is way too soft and small. 1) Get Hughes a better RD, before writing him off 2) Can't trade someone with slight to no value 3) Every team is looking for a top three D 4) Commiting 8M to a winger, we're back to step 1, short on defenders and centers 5) Every team is looking for a fast skating power forward with Hands Everything mentioned is easier said then done, time for a rebuild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goal:thecup Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, JM_ said: there's only one way, a painful trade. Kuzmenko may be difficult to re-sign if he continues to show value; much as I like the fit, he only signed for a year and you have to give to get. Edited October 21, 2022 by Goal:thecup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 With a win we catch the Krakn and the Flames,two wins we catch the oilers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishopshodan Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 16 minutes ago, BlakeQuinnAndEggs said: Vancouver has turned in to a transient town. Hong Kong west. The parade should go on the skytrain to king George Station and down fraser hwy to where the real fans now live lol Garbage, Should be the Sunrun route. Ends at Rogers where the team's home barn is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 14 minutes ago, JM_ said: if we could have got a RHD for Boeser it would have happened. We also know how the Miller stuff went, it wasn't on the table there either at least publicly. I don't think so. I think last year's turn around clouded their vision of where the real core of this team is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250Integra Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Anyone starting to miss Travis Green bag skates??? At least our players came into the season in tip top condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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