You need a big guy that can fight. He is very young still . I remember Pens giving up on guys like Engelland Despres. I would definitely take a chance on him over Pedan
- VANTEL

I would hope they would take a vet like Burrow, I'm not down with any dealing of draft picks myself. Let Benning do what he was brought here to do: Scout from afar

More than fight, you need a Dman that can clear the net, take some abuse and punish the opposition in the corners.
We definitely lack that up front, need more of it on the backend.
- dbot

agree 100%

Yes also Ohlund n Salo also

You need a big guy that can fight. He is very young still . I remember Pens giving up on guys like Engelland Despres. I would definitely take a chance on him over Pedan
- VANTEL

Safe bet id say

and salo was a huge part of the team. When he'd ve away he was sorely missed

I'm actually surprised that not many talked about how big salo was.... he dwarfed ohlund.

I really loved jovo too.
- SMBDragon

Salo was really good, but Ohlund was a little more consistent and managed to stay in the lineup (which is pretty important I think). Salo was so good at coming back without looking like he missed time though.

More than fight, you need a Dman that can clear the net, take some abuse and punish the opposition in the corners.
We definitely lack that up front, need more of it on the backend.
- dbot

Yeah you need grit.

One thing I like about Biega is he doesn't give up. Even if he makes a mistake he chases it down and pounds


I am super happy with his call up so far

Lumme Reinhart Brown all very good when here
- Nighthawk

These three would be the more offensively prominent guys...never watched them though so couldn't determine their defensive/physical game

I would hope they would take a vet like Burrow, I'm not down with any dealing of draft picks myself. Let Benning do what he was brought here to do: Scout from afar
- neem55

Yeah I am just going off the McKenzie report. He is usually pretty accurate. When he strts talking rumours it is a little further along than Eks

Yeah you need grit.

One thing I like about Biega is he doesn't give up. Even if he makes a mistake he chases it down and pounds


I am super happy with his call up so far
- VANTEL

Totally, him, Hutton and even further back Tanev have far exceeded my expectations and have proven to be wonderful lil gems on the backend...we've really been fortunate to unearth these guys.
Now the forwards on the other hand...so many of our depth call ups seem to disappoint or lack that ability to stick with the big show.

Totally, him, Hutton and even further back Tanev have far exceeded my expectations and have proven to be wonderful lil gems on the backend...we've really been fortunate to unearth these guys.
Now the forwards on the other hand...so many of our depth call ups seem to disappoint or lack that ability to stick with the big show.
- dbot

I liked Grenier and Gaunces call ups. They belong.
Move Higgins and Burrows or Vrbata or all three.

Salo was really good, but Ohlund was a little more consistent and managed to stay in the lineup (which is pretty important I think). Salo was so good at coming back without looking like he missed time though.
- neem55

That's because Salo only had one speed.

That's because Salo only had one speed.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Balls to the wall?

Yeah you need grit.

One thing I like about Biega is he doesn't give up. Even if he makes a mistake he chases it down and pounds


I am super happy with his call up so far
- VANTEL

He shouldn't come out of the lineup, he's a bulldog and generally makes a good first pass.

Our best Dmen imo have been more solid defensively than offensive.
Ohlund
Jovo
Sopel

- dbot

Are you serious about slopel? I hope not.
He's no where near best dman on Canucks.

Aucoin
Schnepts
Butcher
Salo
Bieksa

To name a few that were better.

Salo was really good, but Ohlund was a little more consistent and managed to stay in the lineup (which is pretty important I think). Salo was so good at coming back without looking like he missed time though.
- neem55

D core hasn't been the same since hes gone

Balls to the wall?
- VANTEL

Or blocking a shot.

He shouldn't come out of the lineup, he's a bulldog and generally makes a good first pass.
- LeftCoaster

I was watching him last night giving the lumber to someone along the boards and was thinking Thank God we finally have someone that will make you pay the price.

I hope he continues

Edler will go down as the best long term defenseman to ever lace em up for the Nucks.

Are you serious about slopel? I hope not.
He's no where near best dman on Canucks.

Aucoin
Schnepts
Butcher
Salo
Bieksa

To name a few that were better.
- Scooby_Doo

Sopel was a good D for the BlackHawks not so much as a Canuck

Edler will go down as the best long term defenseman to ever lace em up for the Nucks.
- LeftCoaster

- VANTEL

I know it drives some of you guys nuts. He's played around 180 less games than Ohlund and he's 50 points behind him, he should close that gap this year and next.

The franchise really needs to find a #1 guy sooner than later. I see they signed Brisebois today.

http://canucks.nhl.com

Are you serious about slopel? I hope not.
He's no where near best dman on Canucks.

Aucoin
Schnepts
Butcher
Salo
Bieksa

To name a few that were better.
- Scooby_Doo

Sopel ruled.
But he was not the best Dman.

Edler will go down as the best long term defenseman to ever lace em up for the Nucks.
- LeftCoaster

Sad but true.

Or blocking a shot.
- A_SteamingLombardi

I hope salo comes and shows our D how to do it right. He was tough as nails.

I have much respect for salo as even after getting several painful injuries from blocking shots (caved in face needing surgery....testicle the size of a grapefruit) he never once hesitated from doing it. Friggin warrior.

I know it drives some of you guys nuts. He's played around 180 less games than Ohlund and he's 50 points behind him, he should close that gap this year and next.

The franchise really needs to find a #1 guy sooner than later. I see they signed Brisebois today.

http://canucks.nhl.com
- LeftCoaster

I don't mind him as a 2/3 guy