I'd argue that looking deranged could work in his favour considering the physical role the Canucks are hoping he plays.
- Fosco

Love this summary of the presser from Canucks Army:

Dan Hamhuis is still sad [like someone kicked his dog], Alex Edler's hair is still slick, and Chris Tanev has apparently refrained from getting a haircut this summer. Also, I'd still hide my kids from Zack Kassian, if I were you.

Agree entirely!
- KB3Point0

Hope he's lost a bit more hair on top, and compensated that by growing out the back.

Scary look...

Love this summary of the presser from Canucks Army:

Dan Hamhuis is still sad
- AlexF[like someone kicked his dog], Alex Edler's hair is still slick, and Chris Tanev has apparently refrained from getting a haircut this summer. Also, I'd still hide my kids from Zack Kassian, if I were you.

- Fosco

- AlexF

To me that looks more like a look of "I (frank)in hate all of you and I'm sick of this sh!t and get me the (frank) outta here."

Love this summary of the presser from Canucks Army:

Dan Hamhuis is still sad
- AlexF[like someone kicked his dog], Alex Edler's hair is still slick, and Chris Tanev has apparently refrained from getting a haircut this summer. Also, I'd still hide my kids from Zack Kassian, if I were you.

- bloatedmosquito

If there were an award for it, Kassian would at least be one of the finalists for "ugliest NHLer" or "NHLer most likely to go on a Viking-style axe murder rampage" or both.

If there were an award for it, Kassian would at least be one of the finalists for "ugliest NHLer" or "NHLer most likely to go on a Viking-style axe murder rampage" or both.
- AlexF

I remember the king of ugly...

I remember the king of ugly...


- bloatedmosquito

Is that Rob Dyrdek with long hair?

I remember the king of ugly...


- bloatedmosquito

Yup, he wins.

Is that Rob Dyrdek with long hair?
- CanUSA17

Kind of looks like him don't it? Mike Ricci.

Kind of looks like him don't it? Mike Ricci.
- bloatedmosquito

Yeah I remember that guido (frank).

If there were an award for it, Kassian would at least be one of the finalists for "ugliest NHLer" or "NHLer most likely to go on a Viking-style axe murder rampage" or both.
- AlexF

Makes sense if he's playing with the Sedins, "Swedish Mafia Hitman"

2013-2014 Opening Night Line Up

D. Sedin - H. Sedin - Kassian
Burrows - Kesler - Schroeder
Higgins - Horvat - Hansen
Richardson - Santorelli - Wiese

Hamhuis - Bieksa
Edler - Tanev
Garrison - Weber
Alberts

Luongo
Lack


Triple H line looks solid

Yup, he wins.
- AlexF

Tim Hunter may have something to say about that....

2013-2014 Opening Night Line Up

D. Sedin - H. Sedin - Kassian
Burrows - Kesler - Schroeder
Higgins - Horvat - Hansen
Richardson - Santorelli - Wiese

Hamhuis - Bieksa
Edler - Tanev
Garrison - Weber
Alberts

Luongo
Lack


Triple H line looks solid


- Gullzy

I'll wait till after camp after I've seen the young guys play against NHL competition to make any predictions. Not sure what Santorelli is capable of either.

Is Schroeder effective on the wing?

All I want to see from this team this year is that hunger to give as good as you get, and to never cut back the effort. Perhaps its just the way their style comes across, and as with all pro sports team injuries are a factor, but under AV they looked passionless and robotic for large stretches of the last two years. Being a contender for years, never getting over the hump but then playing like they have little to prove doesn't look good on any franchise.

I want a team that, god forbid, their playoff run falls short, makes damn sure the opponent remembers them when they move on to the next round. To me, it felt like the strategy under AV was to play the percentages each game, believing the longer term vision will be realized by the mathematics behind those percentages. Down 2-0 after 10 minutes? Cut back the effort, as this one is statistically out of reach- at least that is how I as a fan often perceived their efforts over the last few years.

Call it a blue collar work ethic, call it push back.... I just want to see a team that collectively looks like it will do anything it takes to win. Maybe not being a favorite is EXACTLY what this team needs- to look up at the standings with desperation again. They has enough talent, speed, and goal tending to take care of the rest, and at least make a good showing in the post season. My $0.02.

Edler for Skinner?

Edler for Skinner?
- RF_4eva

NTC - can't see him waiving it to leave Vancouver.

I'll wait till after camp after I've seen the young guys play against NHL competition to make any predictions. Not sure what Santorelli is capable of either.

Is Schroeder effective on the wing?
- AlexF

I think that Schroeder has the tools to develop into a serviceable winger for sure. He's shown the ability to battle for pucks along the boards, and to be extra slippery when avoiding checks along said boards, He has a better than average shot, and he has the ability to dish the puck. I guess im hoping that maybe playing with players like Burrows and Kesler leads to him developing a better understanding of his role, and what he can bring to the team? The only reason I dont have him playing the 3LC role is because he's a below average faceoff guy.

Its hard to pinpoint what Santorelli could do for out team, but I'm hoping he can be that "jack of all trades" type. He can win some faceoffs, forecheck, and score in the shootout. Another reason I penciled him in for 4th line duties is because he's right handed. This gives the Canucks 2 Left handed C's and 2 Right handed C's.


Keep in mind that this is my prediction for the opening night roster, and obviously things will change during the season.

I'd argue that looking deranged could work in his favour considering the physical role the Canucks are hoping he plays.
- Fosco

First game, have him go all Alice Cooper and bite a head off a live chicken during warm ups.

That's bound to get everyone on the team more space.

All I want to see from this team this year is that hunger to give as good as you get, and to never cut back the effort. Perhaps its just the way their style comes across, and as with all pro sports team injuries are a factor, but under AV they looked passionless and robotic for large stretches of the last two years. Being a contender for years, never getting over the hump but then playing like they have little to prove doesn't look good on any franchise.

I want a team that, god forbid, their playoff run falls short, makes damn sure the opponent remembers them when they move on to the next round. To me, it felt like the strategy under AV was to play the percentages each game, believing the longer term vision will be realized by the mathematics behind those percentages. Down 2-0 after 10 minutes? Cut back the effort, as this one is statistically out of reach- at least that is how I as a fan often perceived their efforts over the last few years.

Call it a blue collar work ethic, call it push back.... I just want to see a team that collectively looks like it will do anything it takes to win. Maybe not being a favorite is EXACTLY what this team needs- to look up at the standings with desperation again. They has enough talent, speed, and goal tending to take care of the rest, and at least make a good showing in the post season. My $0.02.
- SeanmowerMan

I'll probably be put on blast for this, but Kesler should've been named captain instead of Henrik. Kesler would have been that fiery, passionate, go balls deep leader this team needed for the last two years.

First game, have him go all Alice Cooper and bite a head off a live chicken during warm ups.

That's bound to get everyone on the team more space.
- IanEsplen

His numbers dropped the year before as well. Still a good goalie but hasn't been as good as the guy you got rid of so hard to see this year's team as a big improvement unless it is result of fewer injuries
- Canada Cup

You know what? Piss off he is better then the poop you have in net.