Think it's purely depth, more competition, etc.
- Nucker101

In that case our bottom six and bottom pairing will be deep as (frank)

Think it's purely depth, more competition, etc.
- Nucker101

DP

Not in a good way for opponents you mean
- VANTEL

Opponents will have bruises but smiling looking at their stats after the game. Guess we shoulda outbid Calgary for Engelland and traded Tanev

I'm workin on it!
- Nucker101

For any GoT book readers or show watchers House Reed is recruiting!

Does anyone else think that since the Canucks are trying to resign Weber that either another NTC d-man will be traded or Corrado will remain in the AHL? I have to think that they will not have Sbisa as the odd man out, and why resign Weber if he is just going to play in Utica? Even if they did I can't see them not playing Sbisa after they traded for him, so if they have Corrado as the 7th man then what is the point?
- bezz44

Corrado will be in the A.

Kinda hard not to get good value with a RFA bridge contract....
- Nucker101

He was in no position to command big $$$ so yes I agree.

Does anyone else think that since the Canucks are trying to resign Weber that either another NTC d-man will be traded or Corrado will remain in the AHL? I have to think that they will not have Sbisa as the odd man out, and why resign Weber if he is just going to play in Utica? Even if they did I can't see them not playing Sbisa after they traded for him, so if they have Corrado as the 7th man then what is the point?
- bezz44

I wouldn't be surprised at all if Corrado started in the AHL, and then got called up with an injury. I think much of that will play itself out at camp.

Just looked at some posession stats of how certain d-men play with each other and apart over the past 2 years.


1) Hamhuis and Tanev actually have better possession numbers when apart, they need to be split up.

2) Tanev and Edler together have fantastic possession numbers, I really hope they stick as a pairing.

3) Hamhuis and Bieksa have solid numbers when together as well.

4) Edler is not as good with Bieksa.

5) Stanton also played well with Bieksa, but Bieksa played easier minutes when paired with him.

6) The only other partner Hamhuis had chemistry with was Garrison.

Edler - Tanev
Hamhuis - Bieksa

Has to be the way to go IMO.
- Nucker101

Stanton was a great fill guy he played consistent with whoever he was paired with. Read his D mate's well. I would like to see him play more but I think he will be our#7

Kassian is my favourite Canuck.



Which means I guess Hodgson was my favourite draft pick.



:3

Does anyone else think that since the Canucks are trying to resign Weber that either another NTC d-man will be traded or Corrado will remain in the AHL? I have to think that they will not have Sbisa as the odd man out, and why resign Weber if he is just going to play in Utica? Even if they did I can't see them not playing Sbisa after they traded for him, so if they have Corrado as the 7th man then what is the point?
- bezz44

Purely a depth move.

Stanton was a great fill guy he played consistent with whoever he was paired with. Read his D mate's well. I would like to see him play more but I think he will be our#7
- thundachunk

He's better than Sbisa IMO.

For any GoT book readers or show watchers House Reed is recruiting!
- Salient

What do you mean?

That Seguinetti dude is my dark horse dman sleeper to impress during camp.

Opponents will have bruises but smiling looking at their stats after the game. Guess we shoulda outbid Calgary for Engelland and traded Tanev
- Nucker101

Trade Kruger for Tanev

Corrado will be in the A.
- eternalcashflow

Yea, my thinking as well. Dman trade would be more exciting though

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Holy (frank)!!!!!

25.8 million per - how's that for expensive Zogg.

Trade Kruger for Tanev
- VANTEL

???

I wouldn't be surprised at all if Corrado started in the AHL, and then got called up with an injury. I think much of that will play itself out at camp.
- golfingsince

True, I don't mind him playing in the AHL either. Despite my outburst I'm okay with (after hyperventilating into a paper bag) going the Detroit route and letting the kids ferment

Report: NY Knicks offer Carmelo Anthony max deal of $129M over 5 years following meeting. thesco.re/1qDsPS3 pic.twitter.com/4u1kHWPuZN

Holy (frank)!!!!!
- LeftCoaster

Not too surprised.

???
- Nucker101

Auto spell Krug

Report: NY Knicks offer Carmelo Anthony max deal of $129M over 5 years following meeting. thesco.re/1qDsPS3 pic.twitter.com/4u1kHWPuZN

Holy (frank)!!!!!
- LeftCoaster

What the (frank) is a salary cap right?

Auto spell Krug
- VANTEL

Thought you meant the CHI center

What the (frank) is a salary cap right?
- bezz44

Depth is easier to acquire once you have a couple of stars and an owner willing to go over the luxury tax cap. There's always decent bench players looking to sign with contenders.

He's better than Sbisa IMO.
- Nucker101

I like the competition for roster spots Benny has created. Nothing changes the atmosphere in the locker room like fighting for a roster spot on opening night. This is going to be an exciting training camp and pre season hockey.

the question is what does Zogg or Marwood think of this signing?
- PetrolSexual

you wankers! ha ha, yes, for the record, I must say I'm very pleased (and relieved) with this move (although please kindly help with me this continued Miller bitterness lol)