Things to consider . Do we start turning Markstom into the lead goalie? Maybe then Miller asks to be moved . Cap space

Pedan had impressive outing against a young fast team. He made the Oilers keep their heads up and looking out for him. He was burnt once in the first , no damage done. They should re-sign him move weber out.

This is what we look like without Burrows and Higgins, easily can be replaced.

These small adjustments come to a savings . 14 .5 mil out less than 3 mil plus the cost of a back up coming back on the books

That is not even mentioning Vrbata and Hamhis and the 9.5 savings.
- VANTEL

If you were a gm would you want Miller?

I'm a forward, perhaps I'm biased. Perhaps simpler isn't the most accurate description. I just think he could play more of a north south game from the backend
- CanuckDon

I'm sure you could make a case either way, but it's probably too late to do something so drastic. I think he just needs some time to develop some chemistry. He's a big guy with good hands that can drive the net, we've needed that forever. We just need to be patient.

If you were a gm would you want Miller?
- CubanBuffet

He is breaking down but he is decent. Regardless if we can move him or not we should start handing the reins to Markstrom and have miller playing half half

Vey has had a good stint since being called up. More options. The clear cut thing is the Canucks can operate the same without the more expensive Burrows and Higgins
- VANTEL

This may be true but burrows #1 asset is his playoff clutch goals. Anyone can be replaced regular season....not so for playoff performers.

the 4.5 tag is hard to swallow though

I'm sure you could make a case either way, but it's probably too late to do something so drastic. I think he just needs some time to develop some chemistry. He's a big guy with good hands that can drive the net, we've needed that forever. We just need to be patient.
- CubanBuffet

I think next year revisit Bo Sven JV

This may be true but burrows #1 asset is his playoff clutch goals. Anyone can be replaced regular season....not so for playoff performers.

the 4.5 tag is hard to swallow though
- SMBDragon

That was back in 2011, secondly I don't think we need to worry about playoff goals this year

Burrows did not score 1 goal in the playoffs last year

He is breaking down but he is decent. Regardless if we can move him or not we should start handing the reins to Markstrom and have miller playing half half
- VANTEL

I think we're stuck with him until his contract runs out, which isn't the worst thing in the world, but Markstrom does need to play more and string a few games together.

Vey has had a good stint since being called up. More options. The clear cut thing is the Canucks can operate the same without the more expensive Burrows and Higgins
- VANTEL

I just pray that Aquilini has had as much cheap wine as you.

That was back in 2011, secondly I don't think we need to worry about playoff goals this year
- VANTEL

I foresaw youd say that before I even pressed post lol.
how much time on the contract? I yr?

I just pray that Aquilini has had as much cheap wine as you.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Beer

I foresaw youd say that before I even pressed post lol.
how much time on the contract? I yr?
- SMBDragon

1 1/2 yrs left

He has had 3 playoff goals in the last 4 years totalled. You can get a trained chimp to do better

3 assists also in 4 years

I think next year revisit Bo Sven JV
- VANTEL

It's worth a try. But not while Horvat's centering the "shut down" line.

It's worth a try. But not while Horvat's centering the "shut down" line.
- CubanBuffet

They have been up tempo the last three games. Playing more like a second line

I just pray that Aquilini has had as much cheap wine as you.
- A_SteamingLombardi

I think that his wife got the wine collection in the divorce, so it's possible.

They have been up tempo the last three games. Playing more like a second line
- VANTEL

He's definitely been playing his best hockey of the season, and Sven is starting to come around. I still think that Vrbata's letting them do all the heavy lifting.

He's definitely been playing his best hockey of the season, and Sven is starting to come around. I still think that Vrbata's letting them do all the heavy lifting.
- CubanBuffet

He needs to go .

This may be true but burrows #1 asset is his playoff clutch goals. Anyone can be replaced regular season....not so for playoff performers.

the 4.5 tag is hard to swallow though
- SMBDragon

To bad Burrows only has 3 playoff goals in the last 5 years.

He needs to go .
- VANTEL

We're up at my grandparents for Christmas and they call him Fcking Vrbata. My grandpa says that he could play an entire game with a dozen eggs in his pocket and not break a single one.








The Coquihalla should be fun tomorrow, we've been getting dumped on.

He has had 3 playoff goals in the last 4 years totalled. You can get a trained chimp to do better

- VANTEL

You can NOT train anyone to score big playoff goals.....some are just special that way. He's scored some BIG ones in our history

Historically burrows performance has always depended on his partnered linemates. Hes not w sedins and kesler is gone.... could be the difference maker if he finds someone to play with. Hopefully anyway

We're up at my grandparents for Christmas and they call him Fcking Vrbata. My grandpa says that he could play an entire game with a dozen eggs in his pocket and not break a single one



The Coquihalla should be fun tomorrow, we've been getting dumped on.
- CubanBuffet

He is a smart Grandfather. Drive safe

You can NOT train anyone to score big playoff goals.....some are just special that way. He's scored some BIG ones in our history

Historically burrows performance has always depended on his partnered linemates. Hes not w sedins and kesler is gone.... could be the difference maker if he finds someone to play with. Hopefully anyway
- SMBDragon

He had one good year ONLY. He has underachieved in every other playoff.

We put a lot of praise into guys that are average

He is a smart Grandfather. Drive safe
- VANTEL

Aren't we all?

JV looked like mason Raymond - fast down the boards but not cutting inside. He has lost his confidence in my opinion and i wish he could go down to another league for bigger minutes.

Miller $6m
Burrows $4.5m
Hamhuis $4.5m
Tanev $4.45m
Sbisa $3.6m
Sutter $3.3m
Higgins $2.5m

#Canucks have $30.35million in cap space out.

Miller $6m
Burrows $4.5m
Hamhuis $4.5m
Tanev $4.45m
Sbisa $3.6m
Sutter $3.3m
Higgins $2.5m

#Canucks have $30.35million in cap space out.


- LeftCoaster

I hope WD got the Sedins a hell of a Christmas present.