I understand what you are saying but Nucker bolted when we had a strong start and only comes back to gloat when people are stressing about TDL etc to gloat..

- boonerbuck

theres our new term for pulling a phucker then.....phuck off

Today I did better for the Canucks with my daily 10x draft simulator from the current position. I hit the top 3 thrice! Not just that but all three times was the 2nd pick and hit it with the first try.

Fishing was hot today as well.

They drafted 3 goalies last year.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Right, well nuts to that! so maybe they want an Edler or Tanev for a young guy then, but otherwise we haven't got much they want.

Today I did better for the Canucks with my daily 10x draft simulator from the current position. I hit the top 3 thrice! Not just that but all three times was the 2nd pick and hit it with the first try.

Fishing was hot today as well.


- boonerbuck

10X 7th OA

Today I did better for the Canucks with my daily 10x draft simulator from the current position. I hit the top 3 thrice! Not just that but all three times was the 2nd pick and hit it with the first try.

Fishing was hot today as well.


- boonerbuck

My last trip up to the Cowichan River on Tuesday, should be awesome!

what about mackenzie stewart and kyle pettit?

I don't know if they would trade any of those kids, but eventually they might have to. Also, what do we have that they want? Do we give a prospect like Demko?!

Lefty, the knock on Morin is his skating from what I've read. He's huge and a beast in front of the net, but I've heard he doesn't move too well.
- neem55

Don't worry provorov will make up for that since he's basically like Erik Karlsson out there.

what about mackenzie stewart and kyle pettit?
- manvanfan

Nothing yet

Don't worry provorov will make up for that since he's basically like Erik Karlsson out there.
- manvanfan

I'm hoping they're all busts, until they get traded to Van that is

Ben Kuzma @benkuzma · 1h .
Desjardins on Pedan as D/LW: "It gives you more of a chance to stay with us if you can do both. He’s auditioning a bit for that." #Canucks

maybe play him more than 5 minutes a game, especially when there are injuries...
- hillbillydeluxe

This. Considering he has to clear waivers next year, the team is playing for nothing and the guys a head of him wont be back next season(bart, weber)

Found this interesting....from Drance @ sportsnet re prospects

Jordan Subban: D, Utica Comets (AHL)
Drafted: fourth round, 115th overall, 2014

Season to date: 61 GP | 11G | 24A | 35P | -1

Though he’s on a short list of highly rated Canucks prospect that haven’t been given an extended NHL look over the past month, Jordan Subban has authored an auspicious rookie season with the Utica Comets.

“He’s had a good first season,” said Benning of Subban’s rookie year. “His ability at the other teams blue line to handle the puck, make plays at the blue line, get shots through and on net is high end. He’s got high-end offensive skills.”

Those offensive skills have been on display in a major way, especially over the past six weeks. Subban is now tied with Texas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell for first among rookie defenseman in goal scoring in the American League. He’s also a top-20 AHL defenseman in scoring.

Still, the Canucks would like to see him stick around with the Comets coaching staff and fine-tune his defensive game.

“What (Utica head coach Travis Green) has been working with him this year is more defending down low, using stick position and body position and defending in the corners,” Benning said.

“He’s strong. He’s not tall, but he’s physically strong, but when you’re not tall you need to learn angles and stick positioning so you can defend as a smaller guy and they’ve been teaching him this year. Nolan Baumgartner is an excellent defensive coach and he’s done a real good job. I think he’s come a long ways and we’re happy with where he’s at after his first year pro, he just needs to keep getting stronger and he’ll get NHL games next year.”

“He’s strong. He’s not tall, but he’s physically strong, but when you’re not tall you need to learn angles and stick positioning so you can defend as a smaller guy and they’ve been teaching him this year. Nolan Baumgartner is an excellent defensive coach and he’s done a real good job. I think he’s come a long ways and we’re happy with where he’s at after his first year pro, he just needs to keep getting stronger and he’ll get NHL games next year.”
- dbot

this is encouraging to know we have a good D coach in the system. Id like to see his work and perhaps he'd be a good candidate for the big club when the next change over happens

Found this interesting....from Drance @ sportsnet re prospects

Jordan Subban: D, Utica Comets (AHL)
Drafted: fourth round, 115th overall, 2014

Season to date: 61 GP | 11G | 24A | 35P | -1

Though he’s on a short list of highly rated Canucks prospect that haven’t been given an extended NHL look over the past month, Jordan Subban has authored an auspicious rookie season with the Utica Comets.

“He’s had a good first season,” said Benning of Subban’s rookie year. “His ability at the other teams blue line to handle the puck, make plays at the blue line, get shots through and on net is high end. He’s got high-end offensive skills.”

Those offensive skills have been on display in a major way, especially over the past six weeks. Subban is now tied with Texas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell for first among rookie defenseman in goal scoring in the American League. He’s also a top-20 AHL defenseman in scoring.

Still, the Canucks would like to see him stick around with the Comets coaching staff and fine-tune his defensive game.

“What (Utica head coach Travis Green) has been working with him this year is more defending down low, using stick position and body position and defending in the corners,” Benning said.

“He’s strong. He’s not tall, but he’s physically strong, but when you’re not tall you need to learn angles and stick positioning so you can defend as a smaller guy and they’ve been teaching him this year. Nolan Baumgartner is an excellent defensive coach and he’s done a real good job. I think he’s come a long ways and we’re happy with where he’s at after his first year pro, he just needs to keep getting stronger and he’ll get NHL games next year.”
- dbot

Sounds pretty good to me. D-men often take a bit more time to develop, hopefully he comes into training camp in great shape and pushes for that 7th spot. We all know Canucks could use a PPQB right now, if not sounds like he's getting better and will learn the d-side of the game in Utica.

this is encouraging to know we have a good D coach in the system. Id like to see his work and perhaps he'd be a good candidate for the big club when the next change over happens
- SMBDragon

I thought you'd like that.

this is encouraging to know we have a good D coach in the system. Id like to see his work and perhaps he'd be a good candidate for the big club when the next change over happens
- SMBDragon

Good call on the Tree. You did your homework

Sounds pretty good to me. D-men often take a bit more time to develop, hopefully he comes into training camp in great shape and pushes for that 7th spot. We all know Canucks could use a PPQB right now, if not sounds like he's getting better and will learn the d-side of the game in Utica.
- neem55

Might not happen next year.
I would be happy for him to get a few call ups (like Pedan) next year.
Maybe earn a spot the following year (similar to Biega this year).

this is encouraging to know we have a good D coach in the system. Id like to see his work and perhaps he'd be a good candidate for the big club when the next change over happens
- SMBDragon

Correct me if I'm wrong, don't assistants like Baumgardner/Lidster coach things like skills: angling/stick/boardwork?
and head coaches more of the break-out, zone entry defensive/offensive scheme in our end 5on5?

when I think of why LA is good it's cause 5 guys play defensively and hard on the puck, not just two guys get it and break it out to the others. Is that Sutter or the assistant? Anyway, you seem to know a it more about coaching, so I thought I'd bring it up.

Might not happen next year.
I would be happy for him to get a few call ups (like Pedan) next year.
Maybe earn a spot the following year (similar to Biega this year).
- dbot

I haven't seen any JB love towards Subban yet. When he likes someone he brings his name up in interviews. The only time JB discusses him is when he is asked directly about him.

Good call on the Tree. You did your homework
- VANTEL

why thank you. Ive not as well versed on prospects as you are, but I know a good one when I see a good one.

Im with you on Laine as well. I think he's the bpa ....and bpa for our team. Another potential franchise player.

Id say sergachev is likely our best D player fit for this yrs draft. His offense is unreal.

why thank you. Ive not as well versed on prospects as you are, but I know a good one when I see a good one.

Im with you on Laine as well. I think he's the bpa ....and bpa for our team. Another potential franchise player.

Id say sergachev is likely our best D player fit for this yrs draft. His offense is unreal.
- SMBDragon

They are my picks too, but if we win 1oa we have to pick Mathews. Sergachev could also help Tree feel more at home

I haven't seen any JB love towards Subban yet. When he likes someone he brings his name up in interviews. The only time JB discusses him is when he is asked directly about him.
- VANTEL

He is a Gillis 4th round pick...Benning probably is Luke warm on him as he should be

They are my picks too, but if we win 1oa we have to pick Mathews. Sergachev could also help Tree feel more at home
- VANTEL

I'd be tempted to pick Tkachuk 4th...

Matthews-Laine-Pul-Tkachuk-chyrchun
I think the Russian D will be the 3rd selected, somewhere around 10th overal

He is a Gillis 4th round pick...Benning probably is Luke warm on him as he should be
- CanuckDon

Yeah exactly

I'd be tempted to pick Tkachuk 4th...

Matthews-Laine-Pul-Tkachuk-chyrchun
I think the Russian D will be the 3rd selected, somewhere around 10th overal
- CanuckDon

I could be wrong but Tkachuk reminds me of Virtanen

I could be wrong but Tkachuk reminds me of Virtanen
- VANTEL

From what I've seen of him, he seems like a net-front kind of guy who gets a lot of dirty goals. definetly both very physical players though.
I like!