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LordHumungous
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Greetings from the Humungous. Ayatollah of rock and rolla!
Joined: 08.15.2014

Jan 19 @ 1:13 PM ET
I agree that the Canucks don't have any grade A prospects now that McCann, Virtanen and Horvat have graduated. Although I would likely put Virtanen still in the prospect range.

Shink at this point is still a very 1 dimensional streaky player and while he has the most points in Utica, he isn't their best or most NHL ready player IMO.

Boeser and Demko look good right now as well but it is very hard to judge guys in the NCAA, especially considering they are on stacked teams. I don't think we will really know what we have in them until they make it to the AHL.

Gaunce has been up and down this year but IMO is still their most NHL ready prospect, he was playing their #1 C while they were decimated with injuries and while he didn't dominate, he did okay.

I say hold on to all your prospects because at this point we have no idea who will rise to the top. Hutton is a prime example of that.

- belcherbd

Boeser and Demko are grade A. jury is out on Shink but I think he will get there. Watched that kid a lot with Med Hat he has the grade A ability.
LordHumungous
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Greetings from the Humungous. Ayatollah of rock and rolla!
Joined: 08.15.2014

Jan 19 @ 1:14 PM ET
I can't believe people are actually getting this worked up over the ASG and the whole John Scott fiasco. Do any of you even think for a second that the players ACTUALLY enjoy the All Star weekend? I bet you half of them wish they didn't have to go. The whole thing is a huge sham, a waste of time, and a money grab by the league. We should probably discuss a relevant topic now
- Codes1087

More or less Cowbell...discuss...
Marwood
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Cumberland, BC
Joined: 03.18.2010

Jan 19 @ 1:15 PM ET
More or less Cowbell...discuss...
- LordHumungous

That's run its coarse.
Horvat or McCann for Kadri. Discuss.
LordHumungous
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Greetings from the Humungous. Ayatollah of rock and rolla!
Joined: 08.15.2014

Jan 19 @ 1:16 PM ET
Kadri on pace for 16 goals and 30 assists seems like McCann and Virt and possibly Bo would be a small price to pay for that...

discuss...

LordHumungous
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Greetings from the Humungous. Ayatollah of rock and rolla!
Joined: 08.15.2014

Jan 19 @ 1:17 PM ET
That's run its coarse.
Horvat or McCann for Kadri. Discuss.

- Marwood



Damn you beat me to it dude...great minds think alike...

golfingsince
Location: This message is Marwood approved!
Joined: 11.30.2011

Jan 19 @ 1:18 PM ET
That's run its coarse.
Horvat or McCann for Kadri. Discuss.

- Marwood


Anytime you trade a winger for a centre you're doing OK.
Marwood
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Cumberland, BC
Joined: 03.18.2010

Jan 19 @ 1:18 PM ET


Damn you beat me to it dude...great minds think alike...


- LordHumungous

Marwood
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Cumberland, BC
Joined: 03.18.2010

Jan 19 @ 1:18 PM ET
Anytime you trade a winger for a centre you're doing OK.
- golfingsince

hillbillydeluxe
Vancouver Canucks
Location: I didn't read it , BC
Joined: 09.21.2013

Jan 19 @ 1:20 PM ET
I agree that the Canucks don't have any grade A prospects now that McCann, Virtanen and Horvat have graduated. Although I would likely put Virtanen still in the prospect range.

Shink at this point is still a very 1 dimensional streaky player and while he has the most points in Utica, he isn't their best or most NHL ready player IMO.

Boeser and Demko look good right now as well but it is very hard to judge guys in the NCAA, especially considering they are on stacked teams. I don't think we will really know what we have in them until they make it to the AHL.

Gaunce has been up and down this year but IMO is still their most NHL ready prospect, he was playing their #1 C while they were decimated with injuries and while he didn't dominate, he did okay.

I say hold on to all your prospects because at this point we have no idea who will rise to the top. Hutton is a prime example of that.

- belcherbd


Like the Lord said, I think Boeser and Demko are grade A prospects. Not elite necessarily but Demko has been outstanding. Maybe it is college with the knock against it more than the players. But still, if they aren't playing in the NHL they can only prove their worth in the league they are in.

As you said with Hutton, you don't always know what you have, I am glad they are getting looks at so many of our prospects in at least a game of NHL action. Might not be a long look in some cases, but it might help in recruiting when some undrafted players/late bloomers are looking for a pro contract.
hillbillydeluxe
Vancouver Canucks
Location: I didn't read it , BC
Joined: 09.21.2013

Jan 19 @ 1:22 PM ET
That's run its coarse.
Horvat or McCann for Kadri. Discuss.

- Marwood


flagged and banished to the back yard for 2 minutes.
Marwood
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Cumberland, BC
Joined: 03.18.2010

Jan 19 @ 1:29 PM ET
flagged and banished to the back yard for 2 minutes.
- hillbillydeluxe

Can I go pee first?
thundachunk
Location: Help
Joined: 12.31.2011

Jan 19 @ 1:30 PM ET
That's run its coarse.
Horvat or McCann for Kadri. Discuss.

- Marwood

hillbillydeluxe
Vancouver Canucks
Location: I didn't read it , BC
Joined: 09.21.2013

Jan 19 @ 1:37 PM ET
Can I go pee first?
- Marwood


ok boss. eventually, justice must be served.
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Jan 19 @ 1:47 PM ET
Boeser and Demko are grade A. jury is out on Shink but I think he will get there. Watched that kid a lot with Med Hat he has the grade A ability.
- LordHumungous

Again where does Shink play? Danny Sven and Etem are pretty well set for the next two and a half years .
Carol Schram
Joined: 09.27.2013

Jan 19 @ 2:00 PM ET
Miller's starting and the dissent is rising in the Big Apple as the Rangers flounder a bit.

Here's the new blog:

http://www.hockeybuzz.com...ers-H-Sedin-Out/194/74131
fiveandagame
Vancouver Canucks
Location: BC
Joined: 05.06.2010

Jan 19 @ 2:01 PM ET
9. The Sedins are 35, with two years remaining on their contracts. Have they considered playing until, say, 40?

“Age is a number…The way our bodies feel, for sure, I think we could do it. The only thing that’s different is the travel and back-to-backs wear on you more. When you wake up, you’re more sore. We’ll see what happens, but travel is the one thing that could keep us from playing that long.”


From 30 thoughts - Freidman

I say trade them east to give them a better travel schedule. I bet you could trade them to Toronto for Kadri and Phaneuf. Shore up the blue line and get a #1 Center.
hillbillydeluxe
Vancouver Canucks
Location: I didn't read it , BC
Joined: 09.21.2013

Jan 19 @ 2:07 PM ET
9. The Sedins are 35, with two years remaining on their contracts. Have they considered playing until, say, 40?

“Age is a number…The way our bodies feel, for sure, I think we could do it. The only thing that’s different is the travel and back-to-backs wear on you more. When you wake up, you’re more sore. We’ll see what happens, but travel is the one thing that could keep us from playing that long.”


From 30 thoughts - Freidman

I say trade them east to give them a better travel schedule. I bet you could trade them to Toronto for Kadri and Phaneuf. Shore up the blue line and get a #1 Center.

- fiveandagame


Could you picture the Sedin's pulling a Sundin?

They are here to stay if they don't want to leave. This and next season will give them a good indication of how good or bad the club really is and might impact a move to another team or possible retirement.

With their large contracts, it would have to be some crazy deal to trade them before the tdl of the last year of their contracts.

They have been the face of the franchise and will hold many club records when they retire. You know they want to win the cup here. I keep thinking of Lebron going to Miami to win a championship. The Sedins want to play here and win here, and show up to play almost every night, through nagging injuries and constant abuse..

I noticed the tone of respect in Carol's writing when it was about Henrik. much deserved.

but I still wonder what they would be worth in a trade I want no part of Kadri or Phaneuf.
SMBDragon
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Escaped from Krypton
Joined: 07.29.2010

Jan 19 @ 2:10 PM ET
I don't at all. I loved Gino and I hope he's okay. I just know he has mental issues, financial issues and Pavel was being honoured, Pat Quinn was being honoured and perhaps he was feeling left out. Just my opinion.
- Scooby_Doo

I partied with gino a few years back about 5 times....my neighbors also grew up with him and knew both him and pavel, so I've met him several times. Seemed to be a decent guy...and if he has mental issues its news to me.

Always thought he'd be taller though...
Linden_4_Capt
Vancouver Canucks
Location: ON
Joined: 01.23.2014

Jan 19 @ 2:11 PM ET
Anytime you trade a winger for a centre you're doing OK.
- golfingsince

And the money we save, we can get a 2 for 1 deal in D.
golfingsince
Location: This message is Marwood approved!
Joined: 11.30.2011

Jan 19 @ 2:13 PM ET
And the money we save, we can get a 2 for 1 deal in D.
- Linden_4_Capt


Or bring in Kesler so the youth can learn to play defensively and win draws!!
fiveandagame
Vancouver Canucks
Location: BC
Joined: 05.06.2010

Jan 19 @ 2:30 PM ET
Could you picture the Sedin's pulling a Sundin?

They are here to stay if they don't want to leave. This and next season will give them a good indication of how good or bad the club really is and might impact a move to another team or possible retirement.

With their large contracts, it would have to be some crazy deal to trade them before the tdl of the last year of their contracts.

They have been the face of the franchise and will hold many club records when they retire. You know they want to win the cup here. I keep thinking of Lebron going to Miami to win a championship. The Sedins want to play here and win here, and show up to play almost every night, through nagging injuries and constant abuse..

I noticed the tone of respect in Carol's writing when it was about Henrik. much deserved.

but I still wonder what they would be worth in a trade I want no part of Kadri or Phaneuf.

- hillbillydeluxe


Nobody does.
kaptaan
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Turning a new Leaf, CA
Joined: 09.29.2010

Jan 19 @ 3:16 PM ET
Nobody does.
- fiveandagame

Agreed. only jokers want leaf retreads or their crap... this guy wouldn't last 5 minutes in the pacific division or out in pioneer square for that matter...

neem55
Vancouver Canucks
Joined: 02.02.2012

Jan 28 @ 6:49 PM ET
Anytime you trade a winger for a centre you're doing OK.
- golfingsince


McCann and Kadri are both centers...
golfingsince
Location: This message is Marwood approved!
Joined: 11.30.2011

Jan 28 @ 7:04 PM ET
McCann and Kadri are both centers...
- neem55


Yeah, you missed the back story.
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