Do you understand what you responded too? I said Mathias could be a top 6
- Bieksa#3

I read it wrong. My bad.

Good story on Kassian.


http://blogs.theprovince....ond-special-on-dads-trip/
- LeftCoaster

He is growing on me. If we could pry Hoffman out of Ottawa for him I wouldn't mind.

He is growing on me. If we could pry Hoffman out of Ottawa for him I wouldn't mind.
- thundachunk

It'll be interesting how motivates kass is on this trip.

I'd be happy with Chaisson out of ottawa

It'll be interesting how motivates kass is on this trip.

I'd be happy with Chaisson out of ottawa
- Bieksa#3

I wish he would play with reckless abandon every game. Letang bounced off him like he was a mosquito hitting a windshield after he scored. If he used his size and speed and played hard every game he would be near unstoppable.

Cassels with 2 g 1 a through 2 periods
McCann with 1 g

Cassels with 2 g 1 a through 2 periods
McCann with 1 g
- Bieksa#3

This feeling of knowing we have decent prospects in our system is un settling. I'm just not used to it.

This feeling of knowing we have decent prospects in our system is un settling. I'm just not used to it.
- vancity787

This feeling of knowing we have decent prospects in our system is un settling. I'm just not used to it.
- vancity787

hopefully in the off season cassels really works on that skating - maybe him and fox could partner up on it. Wonder if the canucks have their own skating guy/girl that they assign to prospects ? Would benefit those two, off the top of my head, huge.

hopefully in the off season cassels really works on that skating - maybe him and fox could partner up on it. Wonder if the canucks have their own skating guy/girl that they assign to prospects ? Would benefit those two, off the top of my head, huge.
- anavar

McCann, Horvat and Gaunce could all stand to improve their skating.

McCann, Horvat and Gaunce could all stand to improve their skating.
- Bieksa#3

Horvat has made some serious improvements in that department.

Horvat has made some serious improvements in that department.
- anavar

I'm not denying that, but he's still below average. And this coming from the biggest horvat fan on here

I'm not denying that, but he's still below average. And this coming from the biggest horvat fan on here
- Bieksa#3

whats average?

Does it seem to anyone else that Bo is showing a bit more maturity and instead of trying not to be a defensive liability, he is showing some of his offensive game?

Does it seem to anyone else that Bo is showing a bit more maturity and instead of trying not to be a defensive liability, he is showing some of his offensive game?
- manvanfan

Just starting to get comfortable.

Horvat has made some serious improvements in that department.
- anavar

Lol I guess I should have looked at the last comments before posting. Yeah I think so!

whats average?
- anavar

Still looks a step behind in terms of skating then many players

Good story on Kassian.


http://blogs.theprovince....ond-special-on-dads-trip/
- LeftCoaster

Thanks for sharing...it was a good story. I'm hoping he can figure things out.

Still looks a step behind in terms of skating then many players
- Bieksa#3

I don't see him falling down going into the corners or when there is a fight for a puck. Strong base, transition needs improvement. His speed has improved. His fluidity is good. I for one am fine with how is skating right now. He will only improve now that he is playing at the NHL level.

It'll be interesting how motivates kass is on this trip.

I'd be happy with Chaisson out of ottawa
- Bieksa#3

I still maintain it would be a big mistake to give up on Kassian. Power forwards don't grow on trees and they often take much longer to find consistency. Therefore that much more patience is required, in what is usually a much rockier road than when it comes to other types of players.

P.S. I do like Chaisson, by the way

I read several reports that Tyson barrie wasnt playing tonight. Scored a goal and I didnt dress him. WTF happened?!

I read several reports that Tyson barrie wasnt playing tonight. Scored a goal and I didnt dress him. WTF happened?!
- vancity787

Foligno played tonight. 1g, 1a, 5h, yet after the game yahoo continues to have him on the IR

Foligno played tonight. 1g, 1a, 5h, yet after the game yahoo continues to have him on the IR
- Bieksa#3

Is this the norm? Fukkin pisses me off.

Bezz are you Edmonton in the pool?
- thundachunk

Yep

Is this the norm? Fukkin pisses me off.
- vancity787

Yahoo also seems to lag behind somewhat. However, it's often the result of the teams not putting a player on Injured Reserve (given they have to reactivate a player once he's ready but then there is a delay period before that player can officially join the roster)

Yahoo also seems to lag behind somewhat. However, it's often the result of the teams not putting a player on Injured Reserve (given they have to reactivate a player once he's ready but then there is a delay period before that player can officially join the roster)
- Zogg

I'm at the bottom as it is. This kinda crap just makes me look like im tanking.