Hanging on to Higgins is wrong. He doesn't score. He doesn't have big hits or speed. He kills penalties. That can be easily upgraded.
- VANTEL

His play has dropped off considerably in the last few years. Time to go - make way for youth.

Higgins for MDC.
- thundachunk

Don't tease me

Higgins for MDC.
- thundachunk

Higgins and Jensen for Atkinson.

kassian for Atkinson.
- Scooby_Doo

This team is no more a contender than it was 2 weeks ago, they are playing really well and are having some surprising contributions from the bottom 6 and call ups. You can't expect Bo to keep scoring on 20% of his shots and Kenins to continue this hotstreak or Biega/Sbisa/Clendening/Weber/Stanton being everyday players.
Right now enjoy the wins and realize the team has a good shot of the playoffs but don't be surprised if/when the team falters again. Ebbs and Flows, I expect to see lots of Tank Pictures in here at some point this season after a few poor games again.

Bieksa is overrated in the media and if the right deal came along I would be all for moving him, I just really doubt he is willing to move on. He brings a lot of nice intangibles to the team and leadership but I don't think it would be too crazy to suggest he is a 5/6 guy at this point of his career.
- belcherbd

I don't think anyone is talking Presidents Trophy just enjoying the level of play right now but thanks for bringing us down.

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They'd have to throw in Johansen.


Edit: oh wait Kassian sucks again... Fair deal

You don't think he could beat out Clendenning or Weber for that spot now?

We have to start thinking about replacing Bieksa
- VANTEL

For sure he could beat out Clendenning or Weber right now but if we are moving Kassian, Lack and a2nd for a Dman, I would want that player to replace a top 4 guy not a 5/6.

Garrison is a top 4 and was moved for a 2nd alone....

Or just Kessel. Can't get much more valuable then that. Have you heard what Toronto is gonna get for him?
- Bieksa#3

(2) - 1sts AND A 2nd?

Enjoy the game? Good to see you survived the exit of MSG wearing a nucks jersey.
- PetrolSexual

It was unreal.. Couldn't have asked for a better game to be at.. Besides a few tough guys the fans were good... It's funny once they start losing how much the new York comes out...

I don't think anyone is talking Presidents Trophy just enjoying the level of play right now but thanks for bringing us down.
- Marwood

What do you think about Matthias? Try to resign or trade? I have been happy with his play of late. I am not sure if it is indicative of the real Mattthias but like what he has been bringing.

It seems with the physicality of Dorsett and Kenins, others feel more confident to play a bit more physical. Not sure if we are much faster, but I think the physical play makes the other teams hurry with the puck more and creates opportunities.

But as an older team, I think the bruises and welts take their toll and guys feel the grind.

They're actually staying at the same hotel in Manhatten, as the trip over to NJ is a quick trip across the river.

I think they are staying there all weekend, and busing it over to Nassau as well.
- moondawg

What hotel? Lol

I think the Canucks greatest need right now is a scoring defenseman. being able to quarterback the powerplay and keep teams honest. Too many times teams are able to pinch down low because of a lack of threat up top. Having a play making D man should be able to help open up and give us the ability to get to the front of the net.

It was like Henriks goal last night. up to the point, Clendenning shoots and there is traffic in front, Henrik swoops in for a tip. Chaos. Perfect. Erhoffs points are still being missed. Not say we need him, just a D able to score and set up plays. Clendenning has been a good add. but we need another.

I don't think anyone is talking Presidents Trophy just enjoying the level of play right now but thanks for bringing us down.
- Marwood

I just don't get too high or too low on this team during a few game stretch, like I said ebbs and flows.I'm really happy with the way this team has been playing recently but I'm also skeptical about whether the team can continue this recent energetic pace.

What do you think about Matthias? Try to resign or trade? I have been happy with his play of late. I am not sure if it is indicative of the real Mattthias but like what he has been bringing.

It seems with the physicality of Dorsett and Kenins, others feel more confident to play a bit more physical. Not sure if we are much faster, but I think the physical play makes the other teams hurry with the puck more and creates opportunities.

But as an older team, I think the bruises and welts take their toll and guys feel the grind.
- hillbillydeluxe

I think Matthais is expendable. He's playing the way Kassian should be playing. I suspect that if Benning gets a good offer for him he is gone. The bottom six isn't the problem aside from having too many players to fill the role. The TDL could be interesting as could be the draft this summer. Looking forward to another gritty effort tonight!!

It was unreal.. Couldn't have asked for a better game to be at.. Besides a few tough guys the fans were good... It's funny once they start losing how much the new York comes out...
- MaWLz

Where were you sitting? I saw a canuck fan in a white sweater jump up when henrik scored the tying goal.

Where were you sitting? I saw a canuck fan in a white sweater jump up when henrik scored the tying goal.
- bloatedmosquito

No I had a blue home Horvat jersey... I was 11 rows up from the face off circle on rangers bench side.. So just to the right of the rangers bench on TV I guess [/img]

I think Matthais is expendable. He's playing the way Kassian should be playing. I suspect that if Benning gets a good offer for him he is gone. The bottom six isn't the problem aside from having too many players to fill the role. The TDL could be interesting as could be the draft this summer. Looking forward to another gritty effort tonight!!
- Marwood

I was hoping to see Matthias with Vrbata on the second line, but don't really care to see Higgins there, would prefer Dorsett.

Chris Higgins - Shawn Mathias - Radim Vrbata
Brandon McMillan - Linden Vey - Derek Dorsett


I guess Benning will have a talk with Matthias' agent about dollars and years and then decide. Don't want to see him stay after tdl and walk after the season is done. Resign or trade.

I just don't get too high or too low on this team during a few game stretch, like I said ebbs and flows.I'm really happy with the way this team has been playing recently but I'm also skeptical about whether the team can continue this recent energetic pace.
- belcherbd

I'm in the same boat. Great to see Horvat playing at a high level though. Best prospect the Canucks have had in a long time.

I just don't get too high or too low on this team during a few game stretch, like I said ebbs and flows.I'm really happy with the way this team has been playing recently but I'm also skeptical about whether the team can continue this recent energetic pace.
- belcherbd

Fair enough. I'm sure after a couple of losses tank nation will be speaking up.

Where were you sitting? I saw a canuck fan in a white sweater jump up when henrik scored the tying goal.
- bloatedmosquito

I'm row 4 Face off circle by Schneider tonight but penalty box side

No I had a blue home Horvat jersey... I was 11 rows up from the face off circle on rangers bench side.. So just to the right of the rangers bench on TV I guess
- MaWLz[/img]

Too bad. I saw a few canuck sweaters in the crowd. Good to see away-game support.

Fair enough. I'm sure after a couple of losses tank nation will be speaking up.
- Marwood

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Fair enough. I'm sure after a couple of losses tank nation will be speaking up.
- Marwood

I just don't get too high or too low on this team during a few game stretch, like I said ebbs and flows.I'm really happy with the way this team has been playing recently but I'm also skeptical about whether the team can continue this recent energetic pace.
- belcherbd

We are all sceptical and I think its warranted. I am extremely happy with this season as a whole. Playoffs or not this team is the type of team I want to see. Play hard every game. Fight for each other and the wins will come.

I'm in the same boat. Great to see Horvat playing at a high level though. Best prospect the Canucks have had in a long time.
- Nucker101

Yup, kinda proving all those wrong that say it's best to develop in the chl+Ahl.... I agree that's the best way to develop long shots and fringe players. But I'm inclined to believe if a player is to have a chance at being a leader or at least a top 30-50 player in the league, they better be there full time by the time they're 20-21.