Ian thinks hunter can get 50 points .... Based on what exactly ? I think he will be a good little player in a few years but his man crush on hunter is getting out of control
- Redmile247

Natural goal scorers play better with better players.

Just a reminder from Fosco that the draft for the Canucks HB pool is this Sunday, for all those that can't make the draft please pre-rank your players.
- Nucker101

I let Fosco know I couldn't make so had to bow out. I've done pre-rankings before and it generally leaves you with a mediocre team.

Just a reminder from Fosco that the draft for the Canucks HB pool is this Sunday, for all those that can't make the draft please pre-rank your players.
- Nucker101

What's his beef with Todd? Or is it the site in general?

So Schneider has let in 1 goal on 80 shots (0.986) this pre-season....

I let Fosco know I couldn't make so had to bow out. I've done pre-rankings before and it generally leaves you with a mediocre team.
- AlexF

Yeah it does. I never do it.

I let Fosco know I couldn't make so had to bow out. I've done pre-rankings before and it generally leaves you with a mediocre team.
- AlexF

Yah, I get that. Especially in a league like this, you'd have to rank like 300 players.

What's his beef with Todd? Or is it the site in general?
- LeftCoaster

He still posts on other blogs so it must be with Todd I guess.

What's his beef with Todd? Or is it the site in general?
- LeftCoaster

He wants a blogger who constructively talks about the team, preferable one based in Vancouver (or at least BC). Todd's blogs read like press releases.

So is your obsession with trolling this blog.
- AlexF

You call it trolling but I just like to talk hockey and give a different perspective .... I live in bc so I see a lot more Canucks games then flames .... To me trolling is coming on here after a 5-0 loss where Lu is awful and saying how awful he played .... Not saying a rookie who was just drafted shouldn't be rushed

He wants a blogger who constructively talks about the team, preferable one based in Vancouver (or at least BC). Todd's blogs read like press releases.
- AlexF

Fair enough...but the Canucks blog is more about us BS'ing about the team. I could care less who the blogger is. That said, I'd much prefer a local person with their insight to the team.

Pick an choose your battles I guess? This is not a hill I'm willing to die on - as they say.

He wants a blogger who constructively talks about the team, preferable one based in Vancouver (or at least BC). Todd's blogs read like press releases.
- AlexF

That's because when Todd is not on campus he is busy blogging for three teams.

Natural goal scorers play better with better players.
- thundachunk

Ok lets just say he stays and plays top 6 ... Who is he going to play with to get him these 50 points ?

Juice rarely disappoints when he chooses to throw down and he usually beats the opponents ass. He's not a big guy but pound for pound he's one tough SOB and really throws quick, effective punches.
- CanUSA17

Thats was the kind of fight I like to see Bieksa in. Clearly sticking up for his team mates and sending a message loud and clear.

What's his beef with Todd? Or is it the site in general?
- LeftCoaster

I bet he is protesting. I think he wants a local Vancouver blogger instead of someone who is so far away. I don't have anything against Todd, Ian or Ek but this tread could use local fan POV. I like both Todd and Ian's blogs. Both were different opinions on how either viewed the game. Doesn't mean we agreed with either of there opinions all the time.

I bet he is protesting. I think he wants a local Vancouver blogger instead of someone who is so far away. I don't have anything against Todd, Ian or Ek but this tread could use local fan POV. I like both Todd and Ian's blogs. Both were different opinions on how either viewed the game. Doesn't mean we agreed with either of there opinions all the time.
- thundachunk

Todd doesn't have an opinion, he just does a summary of events. Nice and safe, no controversy.

No ... I've watched some of the Canucks preseason games ... Hunter has skill but should not be in the nhl yet ... And 50 points lol .... Once he plays against nhl lineups and nhl calibre goaltending .... His size and strength will become evident . Let him develop properly and you should have a good player on your hands .... Don't let him become the next Gilbert Brule
- Redmile247

So, Lundqvist is not nhl calibre goaltending now, good to know...thanks...your knowledge and wisdom will keep me satisfied that you are correct

So Schneider has let in 1 goal on 80 shots (0.986) this pre-season....
- AlexF

But he's a ginger and doesn't have a soul!!!! and good for him, he can beat up on his old coach now I wish him nothing but the best

Todd doesn't have an opinion, he just does a summary of events. Nice and safe, no controversy.
- Marwood

Exactly, he could copy & paste a summary from tsn and it would be the same thing.

Ok lets just say he stays and plays top 6 ... Who is he going to play with to get him these 50 points ?
- Redmile247

if he plays along Kesler, 35-40 points is not out of the question, I know you're not used to having skill on anything but your top line (and this year not even that) but other teams do have solid enough teams and players that make other players play better around them...

When Kassians back from suspension, I'd like to see Sedin/Sedin/Kassian...Burrows/Kesler/Shinkaruk as the top 6...I'd say Booth will be injured by the time Kassian gets back anyways

Fair enough...but the Canucks blog is more about us BS'ing about the team. I could care less who the blogger is. That said, I'd much prefer a local person with their insight to the team.

Pick an choose your battles I guess? This is not a hill I'm willing to die on - as they say.
- LeftCoaster

Well said

Free Fosco!

Well said

Free Fosco!
- 1970vintage

I miss Fosco!!
Come back, brother, come back. I've stopped eating chocolate in honour of you, Fosco.

Didn't see anyone post it here so just wanted to let you guys know I read a tweet from Sportnet Pacific that stated Bo and Hunter will start the season in the NHL. Obviously, we don't know for how long but I'm sure it will depend on how they do. Might just be the 9 games but I felt all along when they were drafted this was the plan from Gillis and Torts, especially when they said they want some young talent on the team.

Didn't see anyone post it here so just wanted to let you guys know I read a tweet from Sportnet Pacific that stated Bo and Hunter will start the season in the NHL. Obviously, we don't know for how long but I'm sure it will depend on how they do. Might just be the 9 games but I felt all along when they were drafted this was the plan from Gillis and Torts, especially when they said they want some young talent on the team.
- CanUSA17

We'll see who is playing on the team by Christmas. Oct. & Nov. meh. Also, Christmas is when Burke goes super nova and cans everyone and takes over as GM & God-Emperor of the Flames.

We'll see who is playing on the team by Christmas. Oct. & Nov. meh. Also, Christmas is when Burke goes super nova and cans everyone and takes over as GM & God-Emperor of the Flames.
- Marwood

I bet the under on that... I say by Remembrance Day he takes over. I also think Kassian and/or Booth gets traded by or before Christmas as the team has major scoring problems.

I'd wager no. He's like that story of the gentle bull in grazing in the meadow that suddenly springs to life when he gets stung by a bee. On the evidence of that one performance they send him to the bull fighting arena and he goes back to sniffing daisies.
- AlexF

great analogy

P.S. #freeFosco