Naturally.
The curing of the buds is the crucial step.
- Marwood

Oh….I didn't know that. Essentially it's just like the fermentation process in brewing then.

Let it go, man. Let it go.
- Marwood

Despite what some of the Flamers fans are saying, they're rebuilding while the Canucks are "going for it", our drafting hasn't been too dissimilar from theirs over the past four years, we're on the same path as they are.

In the past four years Calgary has drafted five times in the first round, 4th, 6th, 6th, 22nd & 28th.

The Canucks have drafted six times in the first round, 5th, 6th, 9th, 23rd, 24th & 24th.

Despite keeping the Sedins, which they claim we should get rid of like they did with Iginla, they only finished two points ahead of the Canucks last year.

So tell me Flames fans, how is your current path so different than the Nucks?
- LeftCoaster

I know you have suggested trading the Sedin's but it simply isn't an option. They have made it clear they will never play for another NHL City. I have no problem resigning them for a year or two and transitioning them to the 2nd line.

I know you have suggested trading the Sedin's but it simply isn't an option. They have made it clear they will never play for another NHL City. I have no problem resigning them for a year or two and transitioning them to the 2nd line.
- CanuckDon

Yes I have, to move the rebuild along quicker. With that said, Ive seen the team finish 6th and 3rd last in the past three years with them in the lineup, all be it injured, so I have no issues with keeping them around to show the kids how to be a true pro.

Yes I have, to move the rebuild along quicker. With that said, Ive seen the team finish 6th and 3rd last in the past three years with them in the lineup, all be it injured, so I have no issues with keeping them around to show the kids how to be a true pro.
- LeftCoaster

Same reason for keeping Burrows around

Yes I have, to move the rebuild along quicker. With that said, Ive seen the team finish 6th and 3rd last in the past three years with them in the lineup, all be it injured, so I have no issues with keeping them around to show the kids how to be a true pro.
- LeftCoaster

They are such great role models...they have taken Etem and Virtanen under their wing this year and I think both of these guys need the hands on leadership. Nobody in the league trains as hard in the off season as the Sedins.

So...anyone want to bet that the next big freak out will be over how much we "overpay" Markstrom?

My guess is 4 years $17 million

I'm not going to lie, that Hamhuis interview was tough. What a quality guy and I wish him all the best in Dallas.

Is Sportsnet & TSN carrying this live?!?!
- Marwood

big news. After the Jays 2026 preview we should be treated to 24/7 on Matthews...outstanding...

Despite my insistence Benning is a bit of a knucklehead, he has drafted really well in his two years, three drafts, here. He's collected young guys like Virtanen, Gudbranson (via McCann), Demko, Tryamkin, Boeser, Brisebois, Juolevi, etc. to add to Horvat and Hutton. The next core is being established.

This year should bring another lottery pick, although with slightly less odds, which will add to that group.
- LeftCoaster

If we acquire a big winger that Benning wants we are back to a 14-20 club in the standings.

Bachman will want a paycheque like most fringe players. If he doesn't sign, offer Corey Hirsh an AHL minimum deal and expose him. This isn't an issue.
- CanuckDon

Never said it was an issue, just thought it was interesting along the lines of everyone positioning themselves for the expansion draft. I think the quality of goaltenders that will be exposed for the draft will be greater than whoever they bring in to backup, but there may be opportunity there for VAN. Bachman could collect league minimum anywhere in the NHL and moreso overseas, so opportunity is likely of greater importance for him

I'm not going to lie, that Hamhuis interview was tough. What a quality guy and I wish him all the best in Dallas.
- Bakwas

Agree I wish him the best but it was time. It's going to be hard enough to watch Edler this year let alone Hamhuis back in the lineup as well. With the direction the team is going they needed to move on.

If we acquire a big winger that Benning wants we are back to a 14-20 club in the standings.
- LordHumungous

In the West, I still see these teams ahead of the current Canucks…

LA
Anaheim
SJ
Calgary
Every team in the Central Division

In the West, I still see these teams ahead of the current Canucks…

LA
Anaheim
SJ
Calgary
Every team in the Central Division
- LeftCoaster

Anaheim and SJ yes...Calgary 50/50 and I think LA is going to start trending down so I am not sure.

Never said it was an issue, just thought it was interesting along the lines of everyone positioning themselves for the expansion draft. I think the quality of goaltenders that will be exposed for the draft will be greater than whoever they bring in to backup, but there may be opportunity there for VAN. Bachman could collect league minimum anywhere in the NHL and moreso overseas, so opportunity is likely of greater importance for him
- WhiteLie

My point is we can sign a cheap veteran back up and if he is claimed? Who cares. There will be other teams exposing more valuable goaltenders. We are fortunate to have Demko protected. We will likely lose Sbisa or Granlund or Etem. Somebody of that ilk. We are actually set up pretty well for the draft.

In the West, I still see these teams ahead of the current Canucks…

LA
Anaheim
SJ
Calgary
Every team in the Central Division
- LeftCoaster

close...I don't see Calgary ahead of us or even ahead of EDM for that matter. Calgary literally has little to no 3rd and 4th line scoring and IMO Elliott is not a true no 1 goalie...yet.

I see us ahead of Colorado and WPG as well but so tough to predict.

I also think we will see leaps backwards for SJ, LA and ANA.

Oh….I didn't know that. Essentially it's just like the fermentation process in brewing then.
- LeftCoaster

No.

The buds are the pollination receptacles on the female plant. You can't get them pollinated by a male or they will flower. The leafs have little effect (ha, ha, so true). Potency is increased by temperature, sunlight, soil composition, and strain genetics.

You harvest the buds before they start to decay with age. You dry the stemmed buds for a time. Trim the buds from the stems. And then you make hoards and hoards of money while feeling the wonderful effects of tetra hydro cannabinol.

Love it.

Anaheim and SJ yes...Calgary 50/50 and I think LA is going to start trending down so I am not sure.
- CanuckDon

The Kings still have a great lineup, they finished with 48 wins, the Canucks have only finished with 48 or more wins twice in their history. Anyone who thinks LA and Vancouver will be close in the standings for the foreseeable future is fooling themselves!

Calgary scored 40 more goals than the Canucks last year, they just didn't defend well under Hartley, that'll change IMO under Gulutzan.

As much as I hate to admit it, the Flames young players are better than the Canucks young players.

Interesting side note is that the Canucks need to expose a signed and eligible goalie for the expansion draft, but with Markstrom, Miller and Bachman's deals ending they currently have zero. I wonder how signing Markstrom and the exposure threat will impact the team's ability to bring in someone (or a reduced rate Miller) who knows he could be selected by Vegas. Without a second goalie signed, Markstrom would have to be exposed and I think he would be selected (not panicking... just interesting )
- WhiteLie

Technically because the expansion draft will be held before both of their contracts expire they don't need to do anything. Extending Markstrom and exposing Miller would be the plan and then if they needed a back up option they get one after the draft in free agency. Contracts don't end until free agency so I doesn't matter one bit because both are signed until then already.

close...I don't see Calgary ahead of us or even ahead of EDM for that matter. Calgary literally has little to no 3rd and 4th line scoring and IMO Elliott is not a true no 1 goalie...yet.

I see us ahead of Colorado and WPG as well but so tough to predict.

I also think we will see leaps backwards for SJ, LA and ANA.
- LordHumungous

See above for my comments on Calgary, they can score, if they defend better, they finish ahead of the Nucks because Vancouver is still going to have trouble scoring.

The Kings still have a great lineup, they finished with 48 wins, the Canucks have only finished with 48 or more wins twice in their history. Anyone who thinks LA and Vancouver will be close in the standings for the foreseeable future is fooling themselves!

Calgary scored 40 more goals than the Canucks last year, they just didn't defend well under Hartley, that'll change IMO under Gulutzan.

As much as I hate to admit it, the Flames young players are better than the Canucks young players.
- LeftCoaster

Did you not see my prediction for the forwards next season? They will score 46 more goals. You can take that to the bank.

Interesting read. Out of Hudler, Jooris, Gagner and Pirri who do you all want?

https://thecanuckway.com/...rrie-hudler-pirri-gagner/

This assumes Barrie isn't obtainable, because he is not.

See above for my comments on Calgary, they can score, if they defend better, they finish ahead of the Nucks because Vancouver is still going to have trouble scoring.
- LeftCoaster

Holy cow are they ever. This is why i don't understand the strategy. Even if the twins and loui have a great year I don't think it will translate into wins and more importantly a playoff spot (let alone compete in the playoffs).

See above for my comments on Calgary, they can score, if they defend better, they finish ahead of the Nucks because Vancouver is still going to have trouble scoring.
- LeftCoaster

Having Eriksson over Vrbata alone will add 15 goals. Our youth will grow and add an additional 20 goals. I don't think it will be a huge concern.

Did you not see my prediction for the forwards next season? They will score 46 more goals. You can take that to the bank.
- CanuckDon

dreamer...