Yeah, playoffs might be a different matter for Tommy. Doesn't really skate very that well.
- golfingsince

Really? I think considering he's a 4th line tough guy that he's a fantastic skater. Him and weise actually

His first 2 or 3 steps aren't fast, he's fast for his size when he gets going.
- Nucker101

That's a big problem in your own zone.

Really? I think considering he's a 4th line tough guy that he's a fantastic skater. Him and weise actually
- Bieksa#3

For his role he skates well, but his role isn't really required come playoff time.

He always looks so slow. He also seemed way out of shape at the start of the season.
- golfingsince

perhaps he was out of shape ... he does seem a bit bigger than when he was on the Flyers.

Yeah, playoffs might be a different matter for Tommy. Doesn't really skate very that well.
- golfingsince

Yeah, a legit contender doesn't have both as regulars on their 4th line.

If the Canucks can get a top-6er or two, and shuffle guys down the lineup, they could have a good 4th line, with some solid depth in case of injury.

That's a big problem in your own zone.
- golfingsince

No kidding.

Put Weber on the PP with Garrison, so both points are a threat.

Yeah, a legit contender doesn't have both as regulars on their 4th line.

If the Canucks can get a top-6er or two, and shuffle guys down the lineup, they could have a good 4th line, with some solid depth in case of injury.
- Fosco

Agreed. Richardson is a perfect 4LC, Santo would be awesome as a third liner, people hate Booth for his horrible contract but when he's on he's not bad at all. Hansen and Higgins are awesome third line wingers.

Put Weber on the PP with Garrison, so both points are a threat.
- golfingsince

This.

Yeah, a legit contender doesn't have both as regulars on their 4ths. line.

If the Canucks can get a top-6er or two, and shuffle guys down the lineup, they could have a good 4th line, with some solid depth in case of injury.
- Fosco

If he doesn't have to fight Dale W is a great 4th liner. Forechecks, can skate like the wind and can even do a decent job of killing penalties. The problem comes when he's expect to fill the enforcer role. Dude is out of control and can't fight

This.
- Nucker101

Weber on the left point, Garrison on the right. It's really simple, I bet Weber would score a ton of goals. The guy just seems to hit the net.

Weber on the left point, Garrison on the right. It's really simple, I bet Weber would score a ton of goals. The guy just seems to hit the net.
- golfingsince

Plus you could rub it in to all the Habs fans.

Plus you could rub it in to all the Habs fans.
- Nucker101

Yeah somehow i'm betting with Markov and Subban they don't miss him on the PP.

Yeah somehow i'm betting with Markov and Subban they don't miss him on the PP.
- golfingsince

How is Markov not hurt yet this year?

Yeah somehow i'm betting with Markov and Subban they don't miss him on the PP.
- golfingsince

A fragile Russian and a black guy? Pffffttttt.

(frank)ing Lack.

How is Markov not hurt yet this year?
- Yeti1181

Man it's been like a full season since he's been hurt.

If he doesn't have to fight Dale W is a great 4th liner. Forechecks, can skate like the wind and can even do a decent job of killing penalties. The problem comes when he's expect to fill the enforcer role. Dude is out of control and can't fight
- Bieksa#3

Hey, I've been defending Weise on this board for a couple years, but if you look at the 4th lines of BOS, CHI, and LA, they're better than a 4th line with both Weise AND Sestito on it.

Both are still fairly young, though, which is why Gillis signed Sestito to a two-year deal and will likely try to retain Weise when he's an RFA this summer.

Man it's been like a full season since he's been hurt.
- golfingsince

It's getting ridiculous.

A fragile Russian and a black guy? Pffffttttt.
- Nucker101

I've heard that's NBCs latest angle for a sitcom

That was sick, classic Sedinery with some nice work by Hansen.

fukkin great goal.

Jannik "stone hands" Hansen with his 5th in 9 games.

Wow

Hansen starting to look good on that line

Hey, I've been defending Weise on this board for a couple years, but if you look at the 4th lines of BOS, CHI, and LA, they're better than a 4th line with both Weise AND Sestito on it.

Both are still fairly young, though, which is why Gillis signed Sestito to a two-year deal and will likely try to retain Weise when he's an RFA this summer.
- Fosco

People are too picky. 4th liners are so fickle. When the devils made their run 2 seasons ago their 4th line was dominating. 2 waiver cast offs and a career ahler. None of them really tough or mean or great with puck possesion