Pfft, I was the one telling peeps to calm down when they had Mallet, Grenier, Lain pencilled in after they were brought in.
- Nucker101

13th forward at best for me, play him if you'e afraid the other team will take runs at your guys. The Kings still keep taking runs at the Sedins, you need toughness that can actually play more than 5 minutes so they'll actually be out on the ice and not put out after the fact to "send a message". If you have toughness that can actually play, you'll be the team that's actually taking runs at their top players and throwing their team off of their game and looking for a "moral victory" instead of 2 points.
- Nucker101

My biggest problem with is his inability to keep up with the play, I take Archibald over him any day as a 13th even, at least Archie can get in on the fore check. As much as Dorsett is a 4th line pickup I am really excited to watch him hounding the puck, if our 4th is Matthias Richardson Dorsett as most are projecting I think we will have a very tenacious line. IMO the 4th doesn't need to be huge but needs to be able to play the body and attack the puck. Sestito flat out cannot skate well enough to get into the play.

We once had Hodgson and Schroeder pencilled in as our future 1-2 center punch with Rodin riding shotgun as a winger in the top 6. Just saying that it's kinda pointless.
- Nucker101

Agreed, but that's what people do, is speculate

Don't be sorry. Your entitled to your opinion. His defensive game improved immensely over the last couple seasons. He is calm in his own zone. Doesn't make stupid plays and skates his lane. His turn over are always in the offensive zone as he is trying to make plays. He has vision, hands and speed to compete. Intimidation factor is a knock against him. He isn't an alpha player. Still a good player though.
- thundachunk

The only thing that worries me about Jensen is his consistency. I think him leaving junior was a mistake as well. It was popular belief that he wasnt going to improve much with another season of junior but when he bolted for Europe, he wasnt exactly a consistent dominating player.

Agreed, but that's what people do, is speculate
- kaptaan

and I have no (frank)ing popcorn, wait I'll make nachos.

If Shinkaruk is actually ready then that looks pretty sexy. Definitely more goals than last year. Higgins and Hansen for more picks would also be nice.
- Nucker101

Shink's skill would be a breath of fresh air for this team but I think he will be a call up at some point once he gets back into game shape. I hope Vey is signed to a 2way and starts in the AHL so we get to see Horvat for 9 games this fall. Only of course if he earns it.

The only thing that worries me about Jensen is his consistency. I think him leaving junior was a mistake as well. It was popular belief that he wasnt going to improve much with another season of junior but when he bolted for Europe, he wasnt exactly a consistent dominating player.
- boonerbuck

Yeah, ever since junior he's been called a streaky player. When he's cold, he's pretty much useless apparently as he's not an energy forward or the best defensively. But when he gets on a roll, he's definitely on fire. Those were the reports when he was 17, he's 21 now and still seems to be that way, must just be a confidence/frustration type of thing.

The only thing that worries me about Jensen is his consistency. I think him leaving junior was a mistake as well. It was popular belief that he wasnt going to improve much with another season of junior but when he bolted for Europe, he wasnt exactly a consistent dominating player.
- boonerbuck

He needs to find a coach who will have a serious influence on him.

Shink's skill would be a breath of fresh air for this team but I think he will be a call up at some point once he gets back into game shape. I hope Vey is signed to a 2way and starts in the AHL so we get to see Horvat for 9 games this fall. Only of course if he earns it.
- belcherbd

Vey is waiver-eligible, whole reason why LA moved him.

The only thing that worries me about Jensen is his consistency. I think him leaving junior was a mistake as well. It was popular belief that he wasnt going to improve much with another season of junior but when he bolted for Europe, he wasnt exactly a consistent dominating player.
- boonerbuck

From what I saw shift to shift it boils down to effort. He tried a little harder at the NHL level but was often overwhelmed with playing against better competition with lesser linemates. In the minors, he took shifts off.

If he can bring it every shift he can become a player we're all gonna love.

Pfft, I was the one telling peeps to calm down when they had Mallet, Grenier, Lain pencilled in after they were brought in.
- Nucker101

Who were our 4 th liners last year Booth gone . How were his possession stats? I don't even remember who was another 4 th liner other than Sestito

My biggest problem with is his inability to keep up with the play, I take Archibald over him any day as a 13th even, at least Archie can get in on the fore check. As much as Dorsett is a 4th line pickup I am really excited to watch him hounding the puck, if our 4th is Matthias Richardson Dorsett as most are projecting I think we will have a very tenacious line. IMO the 4th doesn't need to be huge but needs to be able to play the body and attack the puck. Sestito flat out cannot skate well enough to get into the play.
- belcherbd

Archibald was not good at all.

Nice wrist shot.

Archibald was not good at all.
- VANTEL

But he scored a goal

Shink's skill would be a breath of fresh air for this team but I think he will be a call up at some point once he gets back into game shape. I hope Vey is signed to a 2way and starts in the AHL so we get to see Horvat for 9 games this fall. Only of course if he earns it.
- belcherbd

I think if LA held on to V ey and sent him down he would have went on waivers. Vey will be on the big team

Nice wrist shot.
- Nucker101

I still maintain he'll be a better pick than Jake.

Who were our 4 th liners last year Booth gone . How were his possession stats? I don't even remember who was another 4 th liner other than Sestito
- VANTEL

So many injuries that it's really hard to say, they never had the same lineup for like more than 5 straight games. It was supposed to be Sestito-Richardson-Weise. Dalpe and Booth spent a decent amount of time on it.


I'll take Matthias-Richardson-Dorsett over that line for sure.

I still maintain he'll be a better pick than Jake.
- golfingsince

After his comments today, I'm not sure which avatar I should have chosen.

This team needs speed and toughness and scoring
- VANTEL

Is that all?

So many injuries that it's really hard to say, they never had the same lineup for like more than 5 straight games. It was supposed to be Sestito-Richardson-Weise.


I'll take Matthias-Richardson-Dorsett over that line for sure.
- Nucker101

May even pick up a. 4 th liner when all is said and done

I would,trade Markstrom and Mathias for Luongo

Luongo
Miller

I think Jensen Burrows and a playmaking center could add some punch
- VANTEL

So you want to see Kassian with the Sedins?

sorry catching up.

After his comments today, I'm not sure which avatar I should have chosen.
- Nucker101

I missed it. What did he say?

May even pick up a. 4 th liner when all is said and done
- VANTEL

I think we have enough for the bottom 6, unless it's an intriguing young player on waivers, I'd pass.

So you want to see Kassian with the Sedins?

sorry catching up.
- hillbillydeluxe

Definite maybe. Depends on Kassians progress. I think he would be better suited with a shooter though

I missed it. What did he say?
- golfingsince

Copy and paste from my post earlier:

Scott Brown @BrownieScott ·
Canucks first rounder Jared McCann: “I played lacrosse for a bit growing up and I loved cross-checking kids in the face, it was awesome."


Scott Brown @BrownieScott ·
More McCann: “I do like to piss guys off a bit. That’s fun.”





Combine this with Virtanen going in for high fives on the other team's bench after scoring a goal:

https://www.youtube.com/w...re=player_detailpage#t=99