He isnt a typical 4C, but I dont think the Canucks will try to implement a typical 4th line
- WhiteLie

I agree, I like the fact that he has more offensive upside than your typical 4th line. The Canucks will need balanced scoring if they hope to make the playoffs

I remember you went to a game and called him a Chicken . I don't see Gaunce as long term here, but I don't dislike him either. He has been just ok .
- VANTEL

I called who a chicken? Granlund or Gaunce? Either way, they both need to play more physical. I am not a big Granlund or Gaunce supporter. I just see Granlund as the better more proven player at the moment. I would be ecstatic if Gaunce makes the team and has a productive NHL career. I am just not sure if that will be the case.

I called who a chicken? Granlund or Gaunce? Either way, they both need to play more physical. I am not a big Granlund or Gaunce supporter. I just see Granlund as the better more proven player at the moment. I would be ecstatic if Gaunce makes the team and has a productive NHL career. I am just not sure if that will be the case.
- CanuckDon

It was Gaunce. I agree we need guys to play a little grittier and go battle in front of the net

I agree, I like the fact that he has more offensive upside than your typical 4th line. The Canucks will need balanced scoring if they hope to make the playoffs
- CanuckDon

Sedin line 60-70
Sutter Hansen line 50
Bo's line 45-55
Fourth line 25

Sedin line 60-70
Sutter Hansen line 50
Bo's line 45-55
Fourth line 25
- VANTEL

who do you got on each line getting these goals? just curious. no shade.

I called who a chicken? Granlund or Gaunce? Either way, they both need to play more physical. I am not a big Granlund or Gaunce supporter. I just see Granlund as the better more proven player at the moment. I would be ecstatic if Gaunce makes the team and has a productive NHL career. I am just not sure if that will be the case.
- CanuckDon

He's not a JB pick, writings on the wall.

Sedin line 60-70
Sutter Hansen line 50
Bo's line 45-55
Fourth line 25
- VANTEL

That looks about right I think...I predicted 195 goals from the forwards a few weeks ago which should put us in the running for a playoff spot as long as our D is improved.

He's not a JB pick, writings on the wall.
- VanHockeyGuy

We should package Gaunce and Subban for some of Calgary's scraps asap

What's a 2nd?
- VanHockeyGuy

who do you got on each line getting these goals? just curious. no shade.
- dbot

Sedin Sedin Erikson
Trade ? Sutter Hansen
Sven Bo Rodin
Etem Gaunce JV

That looks about right I think...I predicted 195 goals from the forwards a few weeks ago which should put us in the running for a playoff spot as long as our D is improved.
- CanuckDon

How many from Dmen? We scored less than 195 in total last year

News 1130 Sports: (from Monday) The Canucks are looking at the secondary free agent market – some targets include Josh Jooris, Jared Knight, Brandon Pirri and Sam Gagner.

If JB is looking at these guys he must be ready to trade a bottom 6 forward or 2, hopefully for some picks if one of those guys decides to sign.

Former #Canucks rookie Jared McCann tells a FLA reporter that he has added 25 lbs since last season.

How many from Dmen? We scored less than 195 in total last year
- NorthNuck

Elder 10
Tanev 6-7
Hutton 4
Tyamkin 5
Larsen 8
Guddy 5

News 1130 Sports: (from Monday) The Canucks are looking at the secondary free agent market – some targets include Josh Jooris, Jared Knight, Brandon Pirri and Sam Gagner.

If JB is looking at these guys he must be ready to trade a bottom 6 forward or 2, hopefully for some picks if one of those guys decides to sign.
- NorthNuck

That was posted last week also

I'm hoping someone in management happens to read one of my comments about Tanev and extrapolates/ construes that as the green light to get rid of him from the fanbase.
- kaptaan

Why? Because you know nothing about hockey?

That was posted last week also
- VANTEL

Yeah, I thought so, sorry for reposting. Just wanted to make the point that they're all bottom 6 guys.

Sedin line 60-70
Sutter Hansen line 50
Bo's line 45-55
Fourth line 25

- VANTEL

alright, so quick scattering of radom numbers then.
Sedin (25) Sedin (15) Erikson (25)
Trade ? (18) Sutter (18) Hansen (15)
Sven (17) Bo (18) Rodin (15)
Etem (10) Gaunce (5) JV (10)


That sounds optimal if everyone plays a full season.
That ?trade is a big ol ? tho. Plus i think that's optimistic for Rodin in his 1st season. That would be a nice surprise.

alright, so quick scattering of radom numbers then.
Sedin (25) Sedin (15) Erikson (25)
Trade ? (18) Sutter (18) Hansen (15)
Sven (17) Bo (18) Rodin (15)
Etem (10) Gaunce (5) JV (10)


That sounds optimal if everyone plays a full season.
That ?trade is a big ol ? tho. Plus i think that's optimistic for Rodin in his 1st season. That would be a nice surprise.
- dbot

I agree, this looks correct if everyone is healthy and has the seasons we expect. Which is why I think we might not get that many.

Sedin Sedin Erikson
Trade ? Sutter Hansen
Sven Bo Rodin
Etem Gaunce JV
- VANTEL

Trade Dorsett?

Trade Dorsett?
- NorthNuck

or burrows?

I agree, this looks correct if everyone is healthy and has the seasons we expect. Which is why I don't think we might not get that many.
- NorthNuck

my thoughts as well...

or burrows?
- dbot

Well considering he has neither in the lineup...

Well considering he has neither in the lineup...
- NorthNuck

oh. and granlund.

i guess that's why some predict that JV starts in Utica (barring a trade one or more of Burrows, Dorsett, Granlund)

Gaunce scored 1 point in 20 games, you are easily impressed. granlunds resume in the AHL and NHL is far more impressive than Gaunce. It's Grablunds spot to lose not Gaunces
- CanuckDon

The points didn't come but he did also have those 2 disallowed goals as well.

What he did do was come in and win battles, win faceoffs, play on the PK, go to the net. He wasn't amazing but I thought he was able to transfer the same skills that have made him a valuable player in the AHL to the NHL. He isn't a sexy player but he gets better every year and IMO should be able to carve out a role in the NHL and I think the points will come.

Granlund makes some slick plays at times but can't win a battle or win a face off. I actually think he is a downgrade on Vey.