I just looked at Crosby's career totals, he has virtually the same amount of points as Hank in almost 500 games less....not a big fan but damn that kids good at hockey. That's roughly six seasons less hockey to accomplish the same thing and Hanks the best we've ever had.

He has his people taking care of him
- VANTEL

He's a likeable sincere guy, I hope he gets the guys he wants. There are probably a lot of GM's who wish they had his scouting acumen.

They are poised for another ring are they
- thundachunk

Detroit is further away from a ring than we are after Eriksson and Brouwer sign!

I for on think Bo will grow into a top center . He has three years to improve and we still have Sutter batting in the two spot.

I think JB will take Tkachuk but I am hoping for a trade down with a top 6 forward coming back with Sergachev. That is what I want but I am ok with MT or PLD
- VANTEL

I agree with Bo.. The way he improves all the time iI don't see why#2 center is his ceiling.. Especially with wingers like that

I for on think Bo will grow into a top center . He has three years to improve and we still have Sutter batting in the two spot.

I think JB will take Tkachuk but I am hoping for a trade down with a top 6 forward coming back with Sergachev. That is what I want but I am ok with MT or PLD
- VANTEL

Bergeron.

I just looked at Crosby's career totals, he has virtually the same amount of points as Hank in almost 500 games less....not a big fan but damn that kids good at hockey. That's roughly six seasons less hockey to accomplish the same thing and Hanks the best we've ever had.
- LeftCoaster

He's basically been the best 'overall' player in the game since he broke into the league. Yes OvenChicken and Stammer have more goals and such but Crosby is a 'complete' player in pretty much every sense of the word. He does the little things out there on the ice better than anyone.

This is going to be a fun 2 1/2 weeks

Bergeron.


- LordHumungous

Sarcasm I know, but I don't think he'll ever be as good as Bergeron. I do think he has the ability to be a top line center though, on a middling team.

Sarcasm I know, but I don't think he'll ever be as good as Bergeron. I do think he has the ability to be a top line center though, on a middling team.
- LeftCoaster

I agree of course but I still think Horvat is going to surprise many with his ceiling.

I agree of course but I still think Horvat is going to surprise many with his ceiling.
- LordHumungous

Due to the lockout I believe A LOT of those 2003 draft picks benefited from a year in the AHL. IMO If Horvat went to the AHL for a year he'd tear it up and bring that to the NHL.

Due to the lockout I believe A LOT of those 2003 draft picks benefited from a year in the AHL. IMO If Horvat went to the AHL for a year he'd tear it up and bring that to the NHL.
- LeftCoaster

I think Bo will score 20 plus and 50 pts this year

I think Bo will score 20 plus and 50 pts this year
- VANTEL

I'm thinking 20 goals and right around 50 points too

I just looked at Crosby's career totals, he has virtually the same amount of points as Hank in almost 500 games less....not a big fan but damn that kids good at hockey. That's roughly six seasons less hockey to accomplish the same thing and Hanks the best we've ever had.
- LeftCoaster

Bure was the best we ever had. He just decided he didnt want to stick around. If he could have actually stayed healthy and played out his career in vancouver. I assure you his numbers would be better than Hanks. Although Hank, Nonetheless has had a great career.

I'm thinking 20 goals and right around 50 points too
- LeftCoaster

Not bad for a third year guy

Ducks just signd Vatanen to 4 year deal

I think Bo will score 20 plus and 50 pts this year
- VANTEL

You could be right. He's faster and more skilled than we think. Can't wait for the draft and FA.

Also, can't wait for 2017-2018
- Boeser
- Tkachuk/Dubois
- Road trip to Vegas for 1st Canuck game there. who is in??? Canuck Nation will own that building.

Ducks just signd Vatanen to 4 year deal
- VANTEL

So perhaps they move Fowler. Not going to trade Lindholm or Theodore.
I bet they wish they didn't pay for Bieksa...

Bure was the best we ever had. He just decided he didnt want to stick around. If he could have actually stayed healthy and played out his career in vancouver. I assure you his numbers would be better than Hanks. Although Hank, Nonetheless has had a great career.
- vancity787

I meant best center, although I believe Bure's the "most talented" player to ever play for our team, Hanks the best player because of his career as a whole. Either way, both GREAT players!

Not bad for a third year guy
- VANTEL

Yup...by comparison Kesler had 21 goals 16 assists his third FULL year, 26-33-59 his fourth year.

I think Bo will score 20 plus and 50 pts this year
- VANTEL

there were only two players on canucks who got 30 or more assists this past season... and they are twins.

John Shannon

On Datsyuk contract,once terminated,he can not be traded,but cap hit remains. If the Wings are to trade PD,it would be before termination.

Detroit is further away from a ring than we are after Eriksson and Stamkos sign!


- LordHumungous

Fixed

there were only two players on canucks who got 30 or more assists this past season... and they are twins.
- bloatedmosquito

5 reasons why Bo didn't score 30 assists last year.

1) He had a very slow start.
2 ) He had very Sh1tty wingers last year.
3) His wingers were beyond sh1tty
4) I can't stress how bad his wingers were
5 ) Sven and Etems slow start Burrows Higgins and Prust

John Shannon

On Datsyuk contract,once terminated,he can not be traded,but cap hit remains. If the Wings are to trade PD,it would be before termination.
- LeftCoaster

If they terminate, they don't owe him his 5.5 in salary

If they terminate, they don't owe him his 5.5 in salary
- manvanfan

Salary Cap stays though.