With the back-to-back games this weekend, I can imagine Willie might juggle the D a bit. Not much room to mess around with the forwards - I expect Gaunce will just slot straight into Prust's spot.

Since Biega's 27, he's not technically a rookie, even though he only has seven games of NHL experience. But Gaunce sure is.
- Carol Schram

Cracknell is still in the picture as well, so there's a chance Gaunce sits....which would suck for him.

Cracknell is still in the picture as well, so there's a chance Gaunce sits....which would suck for him.
- LeftCoaster

I do find it curious what the thinking is, because Gaunce isnt a player you call up and not use. He is trending in the right direction and I think you want him constantly playing. Biega on the otherhand I view as solid but playing or not he will be what he is now so there is a chance he is just on the trip for insurance. I am also assuming Gaunce is no longer being considered a centerman?

I do find it curious what the thinking is, because Gaunce isnt a player you call up and not use. He is trending in the right direction and I think you want him constantly playing. Biega on the otherhand I view as solid but playing or not he will be what he is now so there is a chance he is just on the trip for insurance. I am also assuming Gaunce is no longer being considered a centerman?
- WhiteLie

I don't mean to be picky, but it isn't unheard of to have these guys called up as a reward for hard work- just being with the big club, I guess it might impact their pay cheque as well... there were a few times last season when guys got called up and didn't get in, like Corrado.

I'd like to see Gaunce get in, wondering if he would be a suitable replacement for Higgins? Seems to always be in position.

I can see Cracknell getting in, it is already a challenge for WD to play the kids...

I don't mean to be picky, but it isn't unheard of to have these guys called up as a reward for hard work- just being with the big club, I guess it might impact their pay cheque as well... there were a few times last season when guys got called up and didn't get in, like Corrado.

I'd like to see Gaunce get in, wondering if he would be a suitable replacement for Higgins? Seems to always be in position.

I can see Cracknell getting in, it is already a challenge for WD to play the kids...
- hillbillydeluxe

I know it isnt unheard of, but I think for a guy that really impressed in camp they would want him to continue playing bigger minutes in Utica rather than a couple gameday skates. But I know there could be more to it like you say (such as psychological/financial rewards)

I know it isnt unheard of, but I think for a guy that really impressed in camp they would want him to continue playing bigger minutes in Utica rather than a couple gameday skates. But I know there could be more to it like you say (such as psychological/financial rewards)
- WhiteLie

yep, either way, it is nice to have some depth players in Utica that can step in.

Gaunce is all business.

Just out of curiosity has anyone here invested in stocks either by picking their own stock or a mutual fund doing it for them? I've been considering trying it out been doing good with a real world simulator.
- pker2theend

Pick mutual funds that are a managed portfolio. I can pm you ones I use and recommend. All depends on your risk tolerance and timeline...

Pick mutual funds that are a managed portfolio. I can pm you ones I use and recommend. All depends on your risk tolerance and timeline...
- Scooby_Doo

(frank) that... Sell your house, go to Vegas & put it all on Red #8, I have a good feeling....

(frank) that... Sell your house, go to Vegas & put it all on Red #8, I have a good feeling....
- I-own_da-Northwest

wait for it....

yep, either way, it is nice to have some depth players in Utica that can step in.

Gaunce is all business.
- hillbillydeluxe

Little surprised its not Shink, I know he didn't have a great preseason/camp but he's been the best Comet this season imo

Little surprised its not Shink, I know he didn't have a great preseason/camp but he's been the best Comet this season imo
- neem55

Not the right replacement for Prust.
Gaunce makes sense for the 4th line.

Little surprised its not Shink, I know he didn't have a great preseason/camp but he's been the best Comet this season imo
- neem55

If Gaunce gets in, it is to take Prust's spot on the 4th line, Gaunce is better suited to that than Shink. Now if Sven gets hurt, that sounds like a spot for Shink.

(frank) that... Sell your house, go to Vegas & put it all on Red #8, I have a good feeling....
- I-own_da-Northwest

#8 is black.

and don't call me a racist.

Not the right replacement for Prust.
Gaunce makes sense for the 4th line.
- Marwood

Exactly

#8 is black.

and don't call me a racist.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Kaptaan is gonna rip into you

Not the right replacement for Prust.
Gaunce makes sense for the 4th line.
- Marwood

I agree with you torts?

If Gaunce gets in, it is to take Prust's spot on the 4th line, Gaunce is better suited to that than Shink. Now if Sven gets hurt, that sounds like a spot for Shink.
- hillbillydeluxe

+1

(frank) that... Sell your house, go to Vegas & put it all on Red #8, I have a good feeling....
- I-own_da-Northwest

Houses here go up 100k a year, why would you sell out off that?

I agree with you torts?
- Bieksa#3

Reported.

So...have the canucks placed somebody on IR? I mean 22 man roster + Biega and Gaunce.

Maybe Weber got waived

Houses here go up 100k a year, why would you sell out off that?
- Scooby_Doo

To become an instant millionare
#Vegas#UnlimitedScoobySnacks

Retorted.
- Marwood

Yes that's what the Blue Jackets did

So...have the canucks placed somebody on IR? I mean 22 man roster + Biega and Gaunce.

Maybe Weber got waived
- Bieksa#3

Prust most likely.

Reported.
- Marwood

I also reported him. Blatant disregard for feelings

I also reported him. Blatant disregard for feelings
- CanuckDon

Nick Ritchie with 4 goals already.

Ducks need some scoring....Vrbata and Weber for Ritchie