I have to say Sbisa is growing on me. Love Hutton. Sutter goes without saying. Hansen Tanev Bo McCann And JV big fans. Bartowski nice signing. I have to give JB kudos. I can see this guy taking us far.
- VANTEL

If McCann can put on 25lbs of muscle he will be our 1C, Horvat 2C. Our problem will be on the LW.
?/McCann/Boeser
?/Bo/Jake
- A_SteamingLombardi

I think McCann has more 1st line upside than Horvatt as well.

If McCann can put on 25lbs of muscle he will be our 1C, Horvat 2C. Our problem will be on the LW.
?/McCann/Boeser
?/Bo/Jake
- A_SteamingLombardi

Im hoping for Sven to turn it around, he has been getting a few assists maybe as the year goes on he will develop better. Also still have high hopes for shink

- phyllee

When you look at teams who have tried to rebuild few are able to pull it off efficiently - Colorado, Philly, Buffalo, Edmonton, Toronto, Arizona, Columbus are terrible, and even Calgary, Chicago, LA took years to get back to the playoffs.

We are lucky to have the management team we have. I bet most teams would not recover from the Torts era. I suppose part of that is the sedins are around, but they are trending to normality now.

I think we will squeak into the playoffs, and make the second round this year with the kids leading the way.

When you look at teams who have tried to rebuild few are able to pull it off efficiently - Colorado, Philly, Buffalo, Edmonton, Toronto, Arizona, Columbus are terrible, and even Calgary, Chicago, LA took years to get back to the playoffs.

We are lucky to have the management team we have. I bet most teams would not recover from the Torts era. I suppose part of that is the sedins are around, but they are trending to normality now.

I think we will squeak into the playoffs, and make the second round this year with the kids leading the way.
- TJTD

Sedins are like those guys who just don't age at the same rate as everyone else... ala Selanne, Hossa, etc...

Chicago is in tough to make the playoffs...

Im hoping for Sven to turn it around, he has been getting a few assists maybe as the year goes on he will develop better. Also still have high hopes for shink
- phyllee

I don't think Sven has really been doing that bad. As I said yesterday he's skating hard and playing responsible hockey. Winning a few battles here and there. He has NHL speed and he's a plus 1. Goals will come. I personally have seen his improvement.

I don't think Sven has really been doing that bad. As I said yesterday he's skating hard and playing responsible hockey. Winning a few battles here and there. He has NHL speed and he's a plus 1. Goals will come. I personally have seen his improvement.
- thundachunk

His 200' game has been pretty good but it's clear he has strength issues. After his stint in Utica last year I just think we all expected some offensive punch by now. He has made some nice primary assists but he needs to light the lamp a few times and it has to be in the next few weeks or we are going to be getting Higgy with it.

Horvat
Hutton
McCann
Virtanen
Baertschi
Sbisa
Gaunce

How many more young guys can fit on this team? I guess all the clamoring for change is paying off...

Horvat
Hutton
McCann
Virtanen
Baertschi
Sbisa
Gaunce

How many more young guys can fit on this team? I guess all the clamoring for change is paying off...
- kaptaan

Great isn't it?

Great isn't it?
- Marwood

Carol has a nice article about JV and JM here
http://canucksarmy.com/20...-past-their-9-game-trials

Great isn't it?
- Marwood

It really is refreshing. Especially seeing McCann stick it to the Habs. Much to look forward to once McCann/Boeser and Horvat/JV are consistently in the top 6.

It really is refreshing. Especially seeing McCann stick it to the Habs. Much to look forward to once McCann/Boeser and Horvat/JV are consistently in the top 6.
- LordHumungous

I think
Shink/JM/Boes
Gaunce/Horvat/JV
look like a good future top 6. Gaunce may be only a 3rd liner like Higgins so we may still need that #2 LW player.

I think
Shink/JM/Boes
Gaunce/Horvat/JV
look like a good future top 6. Gaunce may be only a 3rd liner like Higgins so we may still need that #2 LW player.
- Retinalz

Is that top line big enough, will they get bounced around? Curious to see where McCann tops out.

Carol has a nice article about JV and JM here
http://canucksarmy.com/20...-past-their-9-game-trials
- Retinalz

I loved that video when I saw it the 1st time, but this time I noticed how small Bonino is sitting next to Bo.

If McCann can put on 25lbs of muscle he will be our 1C, Horvat 2C. Our problem will be on the LW.
?/McCann/Boeser
?/Bo/Jake
- A_SteamingLombardi

whether some people like it or not.... i think one of those spots will be taken by Lucic

Is that top line big enough, will they get bounced around? Curious to see where McCann tops out.
- hillbillydeluxe

Lucic/McCann/Boeser

Is that big enough for you?

Is that top line big enough, will they get bounced around? Curious to see where McCann tops out.
- hillbillydeluxe

McCann should fill out, and Brock will be a big dude for sure. He looks like a young Flash Gordon. Or when you watch Ted think of Brock B. in 50 years.....

whether some people like it or not.... i think one of those spots will be taken by Lucic
- Mungo

you beat me, I have no choice but to flag you.

whether some people like it or not.... i think one of those spots will be taken by Lucic
- Mungo

So long as we get more of 20-goal Lucic and less of running-guys-after-getting-hit Lucic I'm not all against it...

So long as we get more of 20-goal Lucic and less of running-guys-after-getting-hit Lucic I'm not all against it...
- stevekariya

coaching will be key - does willie impose a certain style on him, or give him too much respect. If Vrbata is a sign then he should be coached into the right player.

whether some people like it or not.... i think one of those spots will be taken by Lucic
- Mungo

JB appeared to show some interest before the season started, but with some of these kids stepping up, who knows if some of JB's plans have changed? Nice to see the team playing with speed.

If JB could have a "do over", he might not have signed Sbisa to that contract with Huttons unexpected play, a left handed dman.. ?

I wouldn't be against Lucic for a year or two, but can't see him signing a short contract when he becomes ufa... what ev

Lucic/McCann/Boeser

Is that big enough for you?
- A_SteamingLombardi

Yes.

Brendan Gaunce will make his NHL debut on the fourth line for the Canucks tonight in Dallas.

That and more, in today's new blog:

http://www.hockeybuzz.com...-Gaunce-to-Play/194/72099

whether some people like it or not.... i think one of those spots will be taken by Lucic
- Mungo

I don't like it.