It helps when you show up and make more than a random douche bag comment once and a while.

Edit: your still a d!ck newbie(bezz44)
- thundachunk

It's been said 'he of the double scrote is destined for things that are, well, not that great, but also not that bad' Corinthians IV VII
- Zogg

Is it Corinthians or Galatians that talks about circumcision? That passage would fit right in there. I actually see Michael D as a Mormonism kinda guy, personally.

you never know on here, lot of fogeys around *cough*Vantel*cough*
- bezz44

Hey now! Us old (37) fogeys stick together... now go jump in the lake you young whippersnappers!

benning has done a great job in van city..thinking as of right now
the canucks will ddefinately be fighting for a playoff spot next year
good luck next season canucks fans.

benning has done a great job in van city..thinking as of right now
the canucks will ddefinately be fighting for a playoff spot next year
good luck next season canucks fans.
- MapleLeafs4eva

I'd say you're right if we played in the east, the central got much better, my guess is only 3 pacific teams make the playoffs.

I'd say you're right if we played in the east, the central got much better, my guess is only 3 pacific teams make the playoffs.
- A_SteamingLombardi

I agree with the Leafer Benning has done his job as well as anyone. But the west is so tough now. I dont even know what to expect. The one question to me is, Can Dejsardins provide the Sedins with the type of play they can use to be successful. He great with the young guys, But can the Vets buy into his system.

Well all know Dannys been shot for the last couple of years ever since Keith elbowed him. Do I think the Sedins are still capable of being point a game players. Absolutely. Im I confident of it. Not so sure.

I agree with the Leafer Benning has done his job as well as anyone. But the west is so tough now. I dont even know what to expect. The one question to me is, Can Dejsardins provide the Sedins with the type of play they can use to be successful. He great with the young guys, But can the Vets buy into his system.

Well all know Dannys been shot for the last couple of years ever since Keith elbowed him. Do I think the Sedins are still capable of being point a game players. Absolutely. Im I confident of it. Not so sure.
- vancity787

Really excited to see what WD can squeeze out of the twins. Really hoping for 70+ pts. Would be so nice to see them with that swagger where they dominate shifts for two minutes like a few times they did in Edmonton. Just all out domination. Would love to see those guys again.

I agree with the Leafer Benning has done his job as well as anyone. But the west is so tough now. I dont even know what to expect. The one question to me is, Can Dejsardins provide the Sedins with the type of play they can use to be successful. He great with the young guys, But can the Vets buy into his system.

Well all know Dannys been shot for the last couple of years ever since Keith elbowed him. Do I think the Sedins are still capable of being point a game players. Absolutely. Im I confident of it. Not so sure.
- vancity787

Yeah, the Sedins production under Willie D will be the key.

Really excited to see what WD can squeeze out of the twins. Really hoping for 70+ pts. Would be so nice to see them with that swagger where they dominate shifts for two minutes like a few times they did in Edmonton. Just all out domination. Would love to see those guys again.
- anavar

His system is all about speed and generating off the rush or forecheck, north-south type of game. Not exactly what the Sedins are known for. The smart move is to let them play their style, and focus implementing his system with the other 3 lines IMO

His system is all about speed and generating off the rush or forecheck, north-south type of game. Not exactly what the Sedins are known for. The smart move is to let them play their style, and focus implementing his system with the other 3 lines IMO
- Nucker101

Yeah, I have heard that. All about the speed and relentless attack. We all know that doesn't describe the sedins and hopefully he just let's them be creative and cycle while other lines press. Wonder if that is possible. Must say I'm pretty stoked to see all these changes, even if that means a 9th and probably won't be stoked later on. Living in the now!

Yeah, I have heard that. All about the speed and relentless attack. We all know that doesn't describe the sedins and hopefully he just let's them be creative and cycle while other lines press. Wonder if that is possible. Must say I'm pretty stoked to see all these changes, even if that means a 9th and probably won't be stoked later on. Living in the now!
- anavar

I'm also excited about fall. Seeing which young guns will crack the line up and there is definitely still some trades upcoming.

They just need to start playing exciting and fast hockey again, because most games last year were just painful to watch. If they win its just the cherry on top.

Really excited to see what WD can squeeze out of the twins. Really hoping for 70+ pts. Would be so nice to see them with that swagger where they dominate shifts for two minutes like a few times they did in Edmonton. Just all out domination. Would love to see those guys again.
- anavar

If the Sedins score 70+ I honestly wonder where we will fall in the standings. So many teams in the west have improved this year as already mentioned that it's difficult to guess

If the Sedins score 70+ I honestly wonder where we will fall in the standings. So many teams in the west have improved this year as already mentioned that it's difficult to guess
- bezz44

9th, at best.
At this point, I don't see them as a play off team next season. However, time will tell.

9th, at best.
At this point, I don't see them as a play off team next season. However, time will tell.
- Marwood

That is the absolute worst spot to finish. If my team is projected to finish 9 th I make trades to improve 2 to 3 spots , or trade players for assets to move to a better draft pick

9th, at best.
At this point, I don't see them as a play off team next season. However, time will tell.
- Marwood

So even with a 70 pt performance from the Sedins you don't think we could beat out DAL or MIN? I know both those teams improved this offseason but I don't think it is out of the realm of possibility that we make the playoffs

That is the absolute worst spot to finish. If my team is projected to finish 9 th I make trades to improve 2 to 3 spots , or trade players for assets to move to a better draft pick
- VANTEL

Well that's difficult because the only way I think you do that is if you are already out of the playoff race by the trade deadline. If we're say, 4-6 points back from 8th I don't think brass would pull the trigger

That is the absolute worst spot to finish. If my team is projected to finish 9 th I make trades to improve 2 to 3 spots , or trade players for assets to move to a better draft pick
- VANTEL

So even with a 70 pt performance from the Sedins you don't think we could beat out DAL or MIN? I know both those teams improved this offseason but I don't think it is out of the realm of possibility that we make the playoffs
- bezz44

I've learned for over 40 years to approach each new season with lowered expectations. Being a life- long Canuck fan will do that to you.

So even with a 70 pt performance from the Sedins you don't think we could beat out DAL or MIN? I know both those teams improved this offseason but I don't think it is out of the realm of possibility that we make the playoffs
- bezz44

You would need a bounce back year from Edler Sedins Burrows Hansen . That is a lot of blame to put on Torts seeing they were also declining the year before. Torts may have just sped up the process.

Then there,is the new players factor, of getting use to playing with each other (on the ice).
Then there is the factor of players not being that good to start with. Higgins Sestito Richardson Mathias.

As much as I like the additions of the new players , I still see this team in the bottom 10 of the league

Well that's difficult because the only way I think you do that is if you are already out of the playoff race by the trade deadline. If we're say, 4-6 points back from 8th I don't think brass would pull the trigger
- bezz44

They could be out of it by then . I am not sure Canucks have enough offensive weapons yet.

This team may try to play to low scoring keep it close games.

This is a stop gap team. Our players won't be ready for 2 to 3 years. I see us like the Coyotes this year.

I've learned for over 40 years to approach each new season with lowered expectations. Being a life- long Canuck fan will do that to you.
- Marwood

Reminds me of the movie Hardball with Charlie Sheen , the beginning.

I've learned for over 40 years to approach each new season with lowered expectations. Being a life- long Canuck fan will do that to you.
- Marwood

So thats why my dad is so jaded. I'm still young to lack that enthusiasm.

They could be out of it by then . I am not sure Canucks have enough offensive weapons yet.

This team may try to play to low scoring keep it close games.

This is a stop gap team. Our players won't be ready for 2 to 3 years. I see us like the Coyotes this year.
- VANTEL

In that case definitely sell some vet assets, but if we are in the running I don't think they will make that call

I've learned for over 40 years to approach each new season with lowered expectations. Being a life- long Canuck fan will do that to you.
- Marwood

that approach works for life in general too

So thats why my dad is so jaded. I'm still young to lack that enthusiasm.
- thundachunk

The start of the season is the one time of the year you can be sure you are in first place