We are in "who deserves ice time more" mode already in the 3rd game of the pre season.... lolz

- boonerbuck

Well it is a bit annoying to see a recent 1st rounder at 10 minutes or less in his 1st two pre-season games, especially since he's played pretty decently. It's not like these games count.

Got their asses kicked in faceoffs too

Team: 19-57 33%
Vey: 3-15 20%
Sutter: 6-19 32%
- Nucker101

Vey

I remember Benning kept pointing out how Sutter was a stud in the face-off circle when they first traded for him

Lets hope its rust.

Vey

I remember Benning kept pointing out how Sutter was a stud in the face-off circle when they first traded for him

Lets hope its rust.
- classic321

He loses more than he wins at 48% for his career, he's not a FO stud.

Well it is a bit annoying to see a recent 1st rounder at 10 minutes or less in his 1st two pre-season games, especially since he's played pretty decently. It's not like these games count.
- Nucker101

To be fair this has been his best game. If he plays like this regular.y he will make the top 6

He loses more than he wins at 48% for his career, he's not a FO stud.
- Nucker101

He was clearly BLINDED by that 21 goals last season.

David Clarkson syndrom

He loses more than he wins at 48% for his career, he's not a FO stud.
- Nucker101

He needs to get his game going. That's my biggest concern going into the season. It's not that I was sorry to see Bonino go or anything, I'm fine with the trade itself, but then Benning went and locked him up long term before he'd played a single game. For better or worse, he's a core piece going forward and so far he's been invisible at best.

He loses more than he wins at 48% for his career, he's not a FO stud.
- Nucker101

That's a FO stud on this team.

If Markstrom has a better sv%(and shot quality adjusted sv%) for most of the year then it will be well deserved.
- Nucker101

I just laugh when people start using that logic on a small sample size as Markstrom sits through so many disaster games being spared of it. The routine is old... I don't listen to 1040 anymore because of stuff like that. I get my fill here... He'll be the better #1 with only 15 starts... cant wait.

I just laugh when people start using that logic on a small sample size as Markstrom sits through so many disaster games being spared of it. The routine is old... I don't listen to 1040 anymore because of stuff like that. I get my fill here... He'll be the better #1 with only 15 starts... cant wait.

- boonerbuck

i'll take the over on that

I again will say I wasn't disappointed tonight. I keyed in a couple of players that I wanted to see. Gaunce JV Bartowski and Pedan. They had strong games and so did Shink and Jones.

When you looked at the roster today the outcome was predictable . Steamer even called it 5-1 before the puck was dropped . Markstrom was strong. It was a good preseason game that the Canucks who sent an AHL club to play an NHL club on the road.

She's probably gonna lose her left eye, I guess that's why God us two, her spirits are good though.

Good goal by Jake?
- LeftCoaster

Hope all goes well buddy

i'll take the over on that
- Nucker101

I would not be surprised in the least if Markstrom gets 25-30 games or more - both because Miller's game is on the decline and vice versa but also because Miller is now become injury prone (and it can only get worse given his age and the rigors of travelling and having to play in the Western Conference).

I would not be surprised in the least if Markstrom gets 25-30 games or more - both because Miller's game is on the decline and vice versa but also because Miller is now become injury prone (and it can only get worse given his age and the rigors of travelling and having to play in the Western Conference).
- Zogg

If they are in the PO race, and Markstrom I putting up better numbers, he might not need an injury to take over the starters job.

It's just hypothetical Thunda, please no death threats.

Well it is a bit annoying to see a recent 1st rounder at 10 minutes or less in his 1st two pre-season games, especially since he's played pretty decently. It's not like these games count.
- Nucker101

Relax man. Jesus. It's pre season.

Relax man. Jesus. It's pre season.
- Bieksa#3

I can understand his frustration as that actually also ticked me off. These games mean nothing and you should be ensuring all of the prospects/rookies/camp-invitees get as much of the ice-time as possible. What is the point of giving Shinkaruk only 10 minutes? is that going to be enough of a proper chance to showcase himself?

P.s. only 4 major give-aways by Sbisa tonight - nice to see some improvement

I can understand his frustration as that actually also ticked me off. These games mean nothing and you should be ensuring all of the prospects/rookies/camp-invitees get as much of the ice-time as possible. What is the point of giving Shinkaruk only 10 minutes? is that going to be enough of a proper chance to showcase himself?

P.s. only 4 major give-aways by Sbisa tonight - nice to see some improvement
- Zogg

I think no one had Shink on their radar . They thought he was going down. At the same time they thought Vey was staying. He will probably get a very close look for a longer period in his next game. This is the first time he really showed he wants it badly

I think no one had Shink on their radar . They thought he was going down. At the same time they thought Vey was staying. He will probably get a very close look for a longer period in his next game. This is the first time he really showed he wants it badly
- VANTEL

Agreed. He looked hungry tonight. He looked like a guy that wants nothing to do with France.

I will say this though, between Shink, Vey, and Sven, ideally only one of them is on the team.

She's probably gonna lose her left eye, I guess that's why God us two, her spirits are good though.

Good goal by Jake?
- LeftCoaster

Hey Lefty, sorry to hear that. Stay strong. My wife and I went through a rough patch when our son got badly burned in a freak accident. It's amazing how bad times can make you stronger as a family unit.

Agreed. He looked hungry tonight. He looked like a guy that wants nothing to do with France.

I will say this though, between Shink, Vey, and Sven, ideally only one of them is on the team.
- CubanBuffet

Shink is the only exempt from waivers and Benning gave up 2nd rounders for both of the others so I'd be shocked if they waived even one of the other two for him.

Agreed. He looked hungry tonight. He looked like a guy that wants nothing to do with France.

I will say this though, between Shink, Vey, and Sven, ideally only one of them is on the team.
- CubanBuffet

Yep and Shink made a bold statement tonight. Luckily he has a few more games to showcase, but he is the one that looks farther ahead in development

Hey Lefty, sorry to hear that. Stay strong. My wife and I went through a rough patch when our son got badly burned in a freak accident. It's amazing how bad times can make you stronger as a family unit.
- we_are_all_canucks

Damn. Sorry to hear that man. I'm glad you were able to come through the other side scarred but still whole. They say scar tissue is twice as strong. . .

Hey Lefty, sorry to hear that. Stay strong. My wife and I went through a rough patch when our son got badly burned in a freak accident. It's amazing how bad times can make you stronger as a family unit.
- we_are_all_canucks

Shink is the only exempt from waivers and Benning gave up 2nd rounders for both of the others so I'd be shocked if they waived even one of the other two for him.
- Nucker101

Benning has backed himself into a bit of a smallish skilled non physical corner. Kind of ironic for a guy who people assume favours a more rough and tumble roster.

Something has to give though. They don't all play the same position, but they are similar players. If they're not providing offence, they're not providing much else.

She's probably gonna lose her left eye, I guess that's why God us two, her spirits are good though.

Good goal by Jake?
- LeftCoaster

I'm really sorry to hear this.
I'm an EMR and have taken a helicoptor to the hospital with my little one.
Thoughts are with you and yours.

Yep and Shink made a bold statement tonight. Luckily he has a few more games to showcase, but he is the one that looks farther ahead in development
- VANTEL

I've already said that I didn't hate Vey's game tonight. And Shink looked really good. Sven's the guy that has me scratching my head. He's been a ghost.