Ladd on free agency 'I've done the rebuild thing there in #Winnipeg. At this point in my career I want another chance to win a #StanleyCup 

Doesn't sound like a good fit for the Canucks.
- LeftCoaster

What are you talking about?

Rebuild's done. We're now adding playoff pieces. Get with the program.

What are you talking about?

Rebuild's done. We're now adding playoff pieces. Get with the program.
- RealityChecker

Sorry...I forgot.

What are you talking about?

Rebuild's done. We're now adding playoff pieces. Get with the program.
- RealityChecker

Keith Yandle appears destined to hit UFA market. #NYR and his camp have not had any contract extension negotiations.

Yandle and Gudbranson would make a good second pairing, slides Hutton down where he should be with Tryamkin.
- LeftCoaster

Hutton is a #3/4 Dman already, although i would be quite happy if we could sign Yandle

Hutton is a #3/4 Dman already, although i would be quite happy if we could sign Yandle
- NorthNuck

What's the rush? He's played one year and struggled with the defensive side of things at times, reduce his minutes and let him grow.

Why does everyone want to push these kids so fast?

Hutton is a #3/4 Dman already, although i would be quite happy if we could sign Yandle
- NorthNuck

Save the money & use our cap better now or after expansion.
Too many D already IMO.

Save the money & use our cap better now or after expansion.
Too many D already IMO.
- Nighthawk

That is true, we have what, 9 already?

- golfingsince

Don't laugh, some people would debate about that. They're in for a rude awakening when the Sedins retire. Benning has a lot of building to do between now and the beginning of the 2018/19.

What's the rush? He's played one year and struggled with the defensive side of things at times, reduce his minutes and let him grow.

Why does everyone want to push these kids so fast?
- LeftCoaster

If he's good enough to play middle pairing minutes let him play them. It's not like that would be over exerting him. He basically played top pairing minutes towards the end of this year and his play only dipped marginally. With Gudbranson to help him defensively he will be fine.

Unlike some of our young forwards i don't think Hutton needs to be sheltered very much.

If he's good enough to play middle pairing minutes let him play them. It's not like that would be over exerting him. He basically played top pairing minutes towards the end of this year and his play only dipped marginally. With Gudbranson to help him defensively he will be fine.
- NorthNuck

They need more depth on defense, this is the West not the East, Western Conference teams like the Canucks need defensive depth. The Canucks D was one of the worst in the league last year when injuries started to pile up.

I think it's much better to have him float between the third and second pairing.

They need more depth on defense, this is the West not the East, Western Conference teams like the Canucks need defensive depth. The Canucks D was one of the worst in the league last year when injuries started to pile up.

I think it's much better to have him float between the third and second pairing.
- LeftCoaster

IF we have someone good enough to play above him I agree to an extent. But speaking purely from a development standpoint, more time on ice would be better for him.

Save the money & use our cap better now or after expansion.
Too many D already IMO.
- Nighthawk

yandle

Still no sign of a toddler dragged into a lagoon by an alligator at a DisneyWorld resort last night right in front of his parents. @NEWS1130

WTF

WTF X 2

Any bets on Lombardi buying out Dustin Brown?

IF we have someone good enough to play above him I agree to an extent. But speaking purely from a development standpoint, more time on ice would be better for him.
- NorthNuck

Not necessarily. More ice time does not correlate to better development especially for dmen. He struggled defensively last season especially the 2nd half. I agree with Lefty that it is probably better for him to start on the 3rd pairing with increased pp time. As the season and his development progresses, you can increase his ice time by moving him up. Starting him on the 2nd pairing gives a higher likelihood of sophomore slump/regression.

Don't laugh, some people would debate about that. They're in for a rude awakening when the Sedins retire. Benning has a lot of building to do between now and the beginning of the 2018/19.
- LeftCoaster

I'm aware.

I just find it amusing that people here are so optimistic. Reality is we're a non-playoff team. If we overachieve we grab a wild card spot, if we underachieve we're a bottom 5 team again.

Not necessarily. More ice time does not correlate to better development especially for dmen. He struggled defensively last season especially the 2nd half. I agree with Lefty that it is probably better for him to start on the 3rd pairing with increased pp time. As the season and his development progresses, you can increase his ice time by moving him up. Starting him on the 2nd pairing gives a higher likelihood of sophomore slump/regression.
- RealityChecker

All that ice time in Edmonton did wonders for Schultz.......

Still no sign of a toddler dragged into a lagoon by an alligator at a DisneyWorld resort last night right in front of his parents. @NEWS1130

WTF
- LeftCoaster

(frank)ing parents letting their kid play in the lagoon after dark......

They've already gutted 4 gators looking for him.

I'm aware.

I just find it amusing that people here are so optimistic. Reality is we're a non-playoff team. If we overachieve we grab a wild card spot, if we underachieve we're a bottom 5 team again.
- golfingsince

If they add Eriksson and the team stays relatively healthy. They could easily push for a wild card. To the surprise of many around the league I'm sure.

They are not a contender. Nowhere close. Their best bet is:

for the youth to show more promise and development.
MAKE a few TDL deals this time.
Get lucky in lottery this time.

I'm aware.

I just find it amusing that people here are so optimistic. Reality is we're a non-playoff team. If we overachieve we grab a wild card spot, if we underachieve we're a bottom 5 team again.
- golfingsince

I'd rather be optimistic than join the sky is falling crowd. Has anybody on here said the Canucks are a contender? They could surprise and grab a wild card spot or they may miss the playoffs. The important thing is the team improves and we see growth with the kids

(frank)ing parents letting their kid play in the lagoon after dark......

They've already gutted 4 gators looking for him.
- golfingsince

Jesus....some people shouldn't be allowed to reproduce.

Jesus....some people shouldn't be allowed to reproduce.
- LeftCoaster

Darwinism at it's cruelest.

I'd rather be optimistic than join the sky is falling crowd. Has anybody on here said the Canucks are a contender? They could surprise and grab a wild card spot or they may miss the playoffs. The important thing is the team improves and we see growth with the kids
- CanuckDon

I'm neither optimistic nor pessimistic, I'm just a realist, BUT, like Vantel says, the roster isn't filled out yet. Let's see where they land regarding the draft and the UFA field.

I'd rather be optimistic than join the sky is falling crowd. Has anybody on here said the Canucks are a contender? They could surprise and grab a wild card spot or they may miss the playoffs. The important thing is the team improves and we see growth with the kids
- CanuckDon

I'd rather just be realistic and be pleasantly surprised if they overachieve. As Lefty said, people are going to be pretty disappointed once reality sets in.