I like Sbisa better, personally. he's a 1st rounder, dont even think Stanton was drafted. But Stanton is good, and overachieves and I have nothing against him. Its awesome that the Canucks are so deep this year on D, and not dresing guys like Alberts. lol
- morrison1980

Okay then play Sbisa ahead of Bieksa and Tanev, better junior pedigree. No offense man, but you put too much stock into junior pedigree and draft position.

I put Corrado in as the 6th man, not in the press box. Since Stanton is our 4th best lefty and is a waiver pick up that was originally out of tear 2 Alberta Junior hockey dont even know if he's drafted, its not like he has high pedigree, hes an overacheiver and will have to earn his place and as of now is an NHL player but will have to battle with Corrado for #6 spot.
- morrison1980

I don't agree with your assesment of Corrado at 6 but at least I understand your point, Tanev by the way was tier 2 Hockey and is now a top 4 guy so I won't judge Stanton on how he got the NHL but how he performed once arrived. Don't forget that Barker was 3rd overall.

So he's being demoted because he was undrafted and claimed of of waivers? See now I can't take you seriously.

Why should he have to unseat Corrado and Sbisa when he was better than both last year? Hell, he was the steadying/reliable presence on the Stanton-Bieksa pairing at times.
- Nucker101

You know, when dressing line up, you usually put players on there proper side. Left shot Right shot. Id have conversation with you but, well its just going over your head.

You know, when dressing line up, you usually put players on there proper side. Left shot Right shot. Id have conversation with you but, well its just going over your head.
- morrison1980

Settle down there, Milbury.

I like Sbisa better, personally. he's a 1st rounder, dont even think Stanton was drafted. But Stanton is good, and overachieves and I have nothing against him. Its awesome that the Canucks are so deep this year on D, and not dresing guys like Alberts. lol
- morrison1980

Too bad you place more on draft position than quality of play. I guess they should have kept Schroeder instead of trading for Bonino.

I don't agree with your assesment of Corrado at 6 but at least I understand your point, Tanev by the way was tier 2 Hockey and is now a top 4 guy so I won't judge Stanton on how he got the NHL but how he performed once arrived. Don't forget that Barker was 3rd overall.
- belcherbd

I agree, all positions will be earned by merit, nothing is guaranteed, its just nice they got 8 solid guys back there, let the chip fall where they may, I personally just want who ever plays best to play, I think the 8 they got now are the most qualified in the organization to compete against eachother so im pretty happy about that.

Okay then play Sbisa ahead of Bieksa and Tanev, better junior pedigree. No offense man, but you put too much stock into junior pedigree and draft position.
- Nucker101

Too bad you place more on draft position than quality of play. I guess they should have kept Schroeder instead of trading for Bonino.
- boonerbuck

This guy is (frank)ing hilarious. I'd imagine if he were an NHL GM his team would be stacked with former 1st round picks who turned out to be busts.

You know, when dressing line up, you usually put players on there proper side. Left shot Right shot. Id have conversation with you but, well its just going over your head.
- morrison1980

I think your trying too hard to make your point to nucker that your not getting his points ....Stanton is a much better option than corrado or Sbisa right now

In 5 years who knows ...but right now it's not really that close

Too bad you place more on draft position than quality of play. I guess they should have kept Schroeder instead of trading for Bonino.
- boonerbuck

No, actually Sbisa IS better then Stanton, its actually a fact. But yes he's also a first rounder aswell, thats my point. I guess that fact doesnt hurt my arguement does it.

I agree, all positions will be earned by merit, nothing is guaranteed, its just nice they got 8 solid guys back there, let the chip fall where they may, I personally just want who ever plays best to play, I think the 8 they got now are the most qualified in the organization to compete against eachother so im pretty happy about that.
- morrison1980

It is nice to have depth at D, although I think we are worse off now than before with Garrison. I have little expectations for Sbisa and Weber but could be worse off for bottom pairing/depth guys. A few injuries in our top 4 and this D will get ugly fast.

No, actually Sbisa IS better then Stanton, its actually a fact. But yes he's also a first rounder aswell, thats my point. I guess that fact doesnt hurt my arguement does it.
- morrison1980

Let it go, its not a fact its your opinion, one that most here disagree with.

No, actually Sbisa IS better then Stanton, its actually a fact. But yes he's also a first rounder aswell, thats my point. I guess that fact doesnt hurt my arguement does it.
- morrison1980

This just keeps getting better and better.


How exactly is it a fact?

Let it go, its not a fact its your opinion, one that most here disagree with.
- belcherbd

Yeah, if it's his opinion that;s fine. It's more his reasoning behind it and then saying it's a fact that make him look clueless.

I think your trying too hard to make your point to nucker that your not getting his points ....Stanton is a much better option than corrado or Sbisa right now

In 5 years who knows ...but right now it's not really that close
- Redmile247

If you want Stanton on his off side, but would he be as affective? I think Sbisa is actually better then Stanton, so id put Sbisa on left side 3rd pair, suppose you could put Stanton on the right side(off side) because Stanton is more polished as a player then Corrado. Corrado is a righty though. If Stanton earns it why not. Sometimes coaches are picky about right shot left shot alignments. I do think Corrado will be a better player then Stanton though long term if he gets the opportunity.

Yeah, if it's his opinion that;s fine. It's more his reasoning behind it and then saying it's a fact that make him look clueless.
- Nucker101

Yup, you hear any details about Richardson?

Yeah, if it's his opinion that;s fine. It's more his reasoning behind it and then saying it's a fact that make him look clueless.
- Nucker101

I have nothing personal against you, I have nothing but good will and Canuck brotherhood. Its just my opinions, glad we can have some dialogue. Its all good man, im having a good day, I hope you do too. Canucks are a good distraction for me. Great to just through ideas around. Nothing we say or think means anything in the grand scheme. Cheers, have a great day man! Nothing against you man, all have opinions.

No, actually Sbisa IS better then Stanton, its actually a fact. But yes he's also a first rounder aswell, thats my point. I guess that fact doesnt hurt my arguement does it.
- morrison1980

First rounder means absolutely nothing.

Cam Barker was a first rounder and canucks had him and he was pure garbage.

First rounder means absolutely nothing.

Cam Barker was a first rounder and canucks had him and he was pure garbage.
- classic321

True, but Sbiisa is better then Stanton, you will soon see this fact. Right now he would have better trade value based strictly upon merit, pedigree aside. Oh, of coarse this is just my opinion. I don't mean to offend anyone with my radical opinions.

No, actually Sbisa IS better then Stanton, its actually a fact. But yes he's also a first rounder aswell, thats my point. I guess that fact doesnt hurt my arguement does it.
- morrison1980

Alexander Daigle was a first overall pick - the Canucks should sign him as a #2 centre.

Honestly, who cares where they were drafted. Stanton's earned a spot ahead of Sbisa at this point with his steady play. He was good last season and I've liked what I've seen so far in the off-season. I'd give him the nod.

I like Sbisa better, personally. he's a 1st rounder, dont even think Stanton was drafted. But Stanton is good, and overachieves and I have nothing against him. Its awesome that the Canucks are so deep this year on D, and not dresing guys like Alberts. lol
- morrison1980

Who cares where someone was drafted? Duncan Keith was a second round pick, would you put him behind any D-man selected ahead of him? What round was Lidstrom drafted again?

Yeah, if it's his opinion that;s fine. It's more his reasoning behind it and then saying it's a fact that make him look clueless.
- Nucker101

Its good to stand behind your opinions strongly and defend them when presenting a position. You just have to defend your points better and concentrate not as much on personal attacks behind your computer screen when you disagree and get intellectually frustrated We all have opinions, isnt it great.
Well im gone, wont log on for another 6 months probably. Cheers, glad to stir it up a bit, oh and Sbisa is better based on merit, his draft position has nothing to do with the fact that he's just better, you guys are so sensitive you internet blog hardcores lol

Personally, I like Sbisa better, but that is just having seen what little highlights there are on the youtube.
Sestito? Meh.
Truthfully, I've yet to see him 'make a difference'. I've seen him fight, sure. Early LA game in January, a statement was made, (in fact, Van vs LA after Luongo got run over was the ONLY game I really, really enjoyed last year. Maybe Boston, too) but we still lost.
I like the idea, in theory, of A Vandermeer or Bitz on deck as a healthy scratch, but the application for this team, has been lousy. (Think: Bitz five minute major in two minutes of play, 2 goals scored, game out of reach)
We seem to win more games by scoring goals then making statements these days. Dorsett & Bieksa can handle it, I think.

I'd give 10 Tom Sestito's for one Rick Rypien.

No, actually Sbisa IS better then Stanton, its actually a fact. But yes he's also a first rounder aswell, thats my point. I guess that fact doesnt hurt my arguement does it.
- morrison1980

You need to sign Can Barker!

Who cares where someone was drafted? Duncan Keith was a second round pick, would you put him behind any D-man selected ahead of him? What round was Lidstrom drafted again?
- bazz

Yup wow burn