The Camera's caught Andrew Shaw doing his best Burrows impersonation.

Grabs a fist full of Pietrbngelo's hair during a scrum.

Hutton is still a maybe for me. I know he's Jesus on this board but to me he's statistically the second worst defensive d-man on the team (Behind Bart who is also awful), and that means no top-4.
- neem55

His stats wouldn't have been anywhere near as bad if his minutes were handled typical of a rookie player. Circumstances couldn't allow that with Hamhuis, Edler and Sbisa out for long term injuries.

Never played pro and played as a top 2 D for much of the season... surprised you wouldn't consider this in your criticisms.

the series is 2-2, Anahiem is very good (before the season the odds on favorite to win the cup). the game is 2-1 and very close, let's not paint a false picture here.
- neem55

False picture? How are the facts false?

Burrows is a hair puller but Shaw is a homophobic hair puller.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Burrows and Shaw... best cat fight ever.

My wife was making me do yard stuff again, damn big yards, what are we talking about? I'm not reading back like Booner does

Blues/Hawks....this should be a good one! Go Blues

Blues/Hawks....this should be a good one! Go Blues
- LeftCoaster

Still watching Ducks vs Preds.

This was Vantel & Neem earlier today...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUOlTSnUg4E

Still watching Ducks vs Preds.

This was Vantel & Neem earlier today...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUOlTSnUg4E
- Marwood

I put my money on Vantel, experience is greater than enthusiasm.

My wife was making me do yard stuff again, damn big yards, what are we talking about? I'm not reading back like Booner does
- LeftCoaster

Did you see my post the other day about me dropping my phone in the lake while trying to take a pic of a 8 pound trout in the net?

I put my money on Vantel, experience is greater than enthusiasm.
- LeftCoaster

Atta boy

Burrows and Shaw... best cat fight ever.

- boonerbuck

If Burrows still had some bite left in his game we wouldn't be pushing him out the door

Did you see my post the other day about me dropping my phone in the lake while trying to take a pic of a 8 pound trout in the net?

- boonerbuck

Ya I saw that....bummer


Edit: nice fish though

Nice shot

Blues up 3-1 already

Tarasenko (16th overall pick) has more playoff goals in 18 games than Rick Nash has in 65 games

Tarasenko (16th overall pick) has more playoff goals in 18 games than Rick Nash has in 65 games
- LeftCoaster

Rick Nash and Joe Thornton are two guys I would not want in the playoffs.

His stats wouldn't have been anywhere near as bad if his minutes were handled typical of a rookie player. Circumstances couldn't allow that with Hamhuis, Edler and Sbisa out for long term injuries.

Never played pro and played as a top 2 D for much of the season... surprised you wouldn't consider this in your criticisms.
- boonerbuck

There are plenty of rookies and d-men his age playing more minutes and that are better defensively. I agree, his minutes should have been less. That's more of a reflection of his ability than age or experience. I hope he gets better defensively but think he's not very good without the puck, as I've said many times.
I have considered that he played top-4 (not top 2) minutes, he was moved into more minutes when Edler got injured and his numbers plummeted, that doesn't suggest someone with top-4 next year written on him but, in fact, the opposite. It's hard to forecast beyond next year, he's definitely young enough that top-4 could happen eventually. I'm not that high on the guy, I like his offensive output is great though. Bottom pair next year is ideal.

I put my money on Vantel, experience is greater than enthusiasm.
- LeftCoaster

Why are the Canucks out of the playoffs then

Tarasenko (16th overall pick) has more playoff goals in 18 games than Rick Nash has in 65 games
- LeftCoaster

Rick Nash has definitely lost a step over the years, not nearly as explosive, but I still like his game come playoff time and would have him on my team (when cap hits don't count... ). He is a positive Corsi player, back checks, hits and is positionally sound but just snake bit this time of year. His shooting percentage in the playoffs is an abysmal 5% down from his usual 12.5% in the regular season

Why are the Canucks out of the playoffs then
- neem55

I kick your ass man

Joking

Rick Nash has definitely lost a step over the years, not nearly as explosive, but I still like his game come playoff time and would have him on my team (when cap hits don't count... ). He is a positive Corsi player, back checks, hits and is positionally sound but just snake bit this time of year. His shooting percentage in the playoffs is an abysmal 5% down from his usual 12.5% in the regular season
- WhiteLie

We should get him on Canucks . Playoffs don't matter

There are plenty of rookies and d-men his age playing more minutes and that are better defensively. I agree, his minutes should have been less. That's more of a reflection of his ability than age or experience. I hope he gets better defensively but think he's not very good without the puck, as I've said many times.
I have considered that he played top-4 (not top 2) minutes, he was moved into more minutes when Edler got injured and his numbers plummeted, that doesn't suggest someone with top-4 next year written on him but, in fact, the opposite. It's hard to forecast beyond next year, he's definitely young enough that top-4 could happen eventually. I'm not that high on the guy, I like his offensive output is great though. Bottom pair next year is ideal.
- neem55

How high were you on Tanev after his rookie year?

Rick Nash and Joe Thornton are two guys I would not want in the playoffs.
- classic321

i'd take Big Joe and that hillbilly beard of his!

i'd take Big Joe and that hillbilly beard of his!
- dbot

Until he makes you squeal like a pig.

It was a rhetorical question but thanks. We can take a D at 33rd and 63rd. That's Josi and Weber right there. Why do we need any other D?
- CanuckDon

Thats why we r not takin D 1st round. Only trading down will we if JB sees it a better option.