Id trade Jensen for Chris Stewart if it were possible. He'd look great with the Sedins.

Interesting quote from Matthias on the lack of suspension from the Riberio Elbow. I wonder how often players/teams ask for explanations on non penalty/suspensions.

It would be really cool if the league had a process where if a player/team asks for an explanation, they have to announce it publicly. It would go a long way in showing how the league makes decisions.

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HELLO NHL, ANYONE THERE?: After taking the morning skate, Canuck winger Shawn Matthias sat out a second straight game since absorbing an elbow to the head from Toronto Maple Leaf defenceman Stephane Robidas on Saturday. Matthias is unhappy the NHL took no action against Robidas, who received only a minor penalty on a play late in the second period.

But at least the Canuck has heard from Robidas.

“We asked the league if we could have an explanation and they have yet to tell us anything,” Matthias said. “So that’s a little disappointing. But at the end of the day, I’ve got to respect what the league says.

“Robidas did text me and we exchanged a few text messages, so I respect that and appreciate that from him.”
- belcherbd

Is that sarcasm from Matthias? Doesn't respect the league because the league didn't have the balls to explain?

If there is a crack down on head shots and that was clearly a head shot, is it only a crack down on intentional head shots or it depends on team/players involved.

WOW

You guys can complain about anything.

The sun is out, it's 13 degrees 13 days before Christmas. The Canucks are still 2nd in the Pacific and you guys are complaining about lines in a practice.

I love you guys

Glad that Corrado's not being called up again just to sit in the press box, let him play 20+ minutes in Utica. I've been reading that Sanguinetti is Utica's best d-man. I really would like to see him get the call instead and give him a shot over Weber.

2006 1st rounder, 26 years old, 6'2", very good skater and a PMD. Also shoot right and had very good possession numbers during his last season with Carolina.
- Nucker101

Guess Benning is auditioning D right now, failing that he needs to outsource.

Guess Benning is auditioning D right now, failing that he needs to outsource.
- VanHockeyGuy

He was just down in Utica and he liked Biega's game. Best performing dman, from what I heard.

The funny part was that he flew with Corrado and Jensen back to Utica. I wonder how uncomfortable that flight was for Frank and Nic.

https://twitter.com/joshw...status/542713400640290816


Travis Green doing great work with Utica, top team in Fenwick-Close(a good indicator for possession).

WOW

You guys can complain about anything.

The sun is out, it's 13 degrees 13 days before Christmas. The Canucks are still 2nd in the Pacific and you guys are complaining about lines in a practice.

I love you guys
- A_SteamingLombardi

You say that like it's a good thing

https://twitter.com/joshw...status/542713400640290816


Travis Green doing great work with Utica, top team in Fenwick-Close(a good indicator for possession).
- Nucker101

That's great, was worried after last season

Id trade Jensen for Chris Stewart if it were possible. He'd look great with the Sedins.
- Gullzy

Buffalo would probably do that. Only issue with Stewart is that guy is lazy as (frank), he's great when he's going all out but he floats way too much. Plus he's a pending UFA.

That's great, was worried after last season
- bezz44

He was a Gillis hire

He was a Gillis hire
- Nucker101

Then he sucks and I hate him

Buffalo would probably do that. Only issue with Stewart is that guy is lazy as (frank), he's great when he's going all out but he floats way too much. Plus he's a pending UFA.
- Nucker101

We already have Kassian

https://twitter.com/joshw...status/542713400640290816


Travis Green doing great work with Utica, top team in Fenwick-Close(a good indicator for possession).
- Nucker101

PDO is still a bit high but that's caused by elite Sv%, which should be expected from Markstrom/Eriksson at this point in their careers. Shooting % is pretty average and shouldn't dip dramatically.

do you know what site those stats came from?

https://twitter.com/joshw...status/542713400640290816


Travis Green doing great work with Utica, top team in Fenwick-Close(a good indicator for possession).
- Nucker101

Seems right Marlies at the bottom.

Ya I don't mind Hansen with the Sedins but wouldn't mind seeing Vey or Kassian get a look as well.

I like trying Vrbata with Bonino and give Horvat some more offensive teammates.

Sedin Sedin Hansen
Matthias Bonino Vrbata
Higgins Horvat Burrows
Dorsett Richardson Vey
- belcherbd

That's a good lineup.... Penner on the first line would be much better IMO.

Buffalo would probably do that. Only issue with Stewart is that guy is lazy as (frank), he's great when he's going all out but he floats way too much. Plus he's a pending UFA.
- Nucker101

Willie is a great players coach...

We already have Kassian
- bezz44

I don't want to say he's expendable, but I'd trade him for a young defenceman

I don't want to say he's expendable, but I'd trade him for a young defenceman
- Gullzy

That is the only deal that makes sense really

I don't want to say he's expendable, but I'd trade him for a young defenceman
- Gullzy

Yes please. We've missed Matthias more then Kassian. During the two weeks before he went out Matthias showed more then Kassian ever has, and he did it without a sniff of ice time with the Sedins.

Never understood Hansen with the Sedins

If you want to move Vrbata around then move burrows back up with the sedins.


- classic321

They want speed .

That's a good lineup.... Penner on the first line would be much better IMO.
- Byfuglien Ate Me

I thought he was forced to retire, so I had to look him up. 3pts in 18 games with the Caps.

WOW

You guys can complain about anything.

The sun is out, it's 13 degrees 13 days before Christmas. The Canucks are still 2nd in the Pacific and you guys are complaining about lines in a practice.

I love you guys
- A_SteamingLombardi

WTF, I look out my hotel window and it's snowing and minus what ever the fcuk it is...god I've been on the road since Oct 30th and can't wait to be home...1 more sleep

I thought he was forced to retire, so I had to look him up. 3pts in 18 games with the Caps.
- moondawg

Ok, well maybe Bert would be a good fit there. It would be great to see him end it in Van...

Yes please. We've missed Matthias more then Kassian. During the two weeks before he went out Matthias showed more then Kassian ever has, and he did it without a sniff of ice time with the Sedins.
- CubanBuffet

Well keep in mind that he's 3 years older.

Seems right Marlies at the bottom.
- A_SteamingLombardi