I have a feeling lots of Canucks fans forget the fact that Sutter really didnt play for us last year. And when he did, had a very good 2 way game imho. Its not like he would have made us a contender or anything, But he would have given this team a much better chance at winning day in and day out.

He was a huge loss.

If he can stay healthy the Nucks will be competitive. Of course that depends on everyone elses health as well.

And I'll say this once again. The Nucks needed Dmen, Its been reported Mccan was a bit of a (frank)ing whiner, And Guds is experienced and tough. While he may not have the scoring touch, He's proven. I'll do that trade again and again.
- vancity787

And great in the room. Well liked by his teammates. Whoever posted Willie Mitchell 2.0 is right. However, I do believe in McCann's abilities. He showed some promise last year. He's still a kid. Nucks needed Gud tho.

I can see the Canucks as a bubble team. Things have to go our way tho. Injury wise. Let's not forget Bo could improve offensively as well.

My overall prediction is they will push for a Wild card. The highlight of the season may be Brock signing late in the year (assuming UND doesn't run the table again) and getting a few games in (less than 9), teasing us for 2017. Or perhaps he plays some playoff games?

And great in the room. Well liked by his teammates. Whoever posted Willie Mitchell 2.0 is right. However, I do believe in McCann's abilities. He showed some promise last year. He's still a kid. Nucks needed Gud tho.

I can see the Canucks as a bubble team. Things have to go our way tho. Injury wise. Let's not forget Bo could improve offensively as well.

My overall prediction is they will push for a Wild card. The highlight of the season may be Brock signing late in the year (assuming UND doesn't run the table again) and getting a few games in (less than 9), teasing us for 2017. Or perhaps he plays some playoff games?
- storm88

Remember JB moved fast on this deal, didn't want more competition. Look at the EDM trade. That is all.

Remember JB moved fast on this deal, didn't want more competition. Look at the EDM trade. That is all.
- VanHockeyGuy

yup. imo most of us were probably sad to see McCann go, but understood the trade. The trade looked even better after chiapets Hall fiasco.

Still think EDM will be fine (Pujujaaarjjjvi and McJesus). They are getting a young solid Dman. Just deserved more.

And great in the room. Well liked by his teammates. Whoever posted Willie Mitchell 2.0 is right. However, I do believe in McCann's abilities. He showed some promise last year. He's still a kid. Nucks needed Gud tho.

I can see the Canucks as a bubble team. Things have to go our way tho. Injury wise. Let's not forget Bo could improve offensively as well.

My overall prediction is they will push for a Wild card. The highlight of the season may be Brock signing late in the year (assuming UND doesn't run the table again) and getting a few games in (less than 9), teasing us for 2017. Or perhaps he plays some playoff games?
- storm88

I predict that President Trump names Kaptaan as his Secretary of Education.

Boys, taking the family to penticton and Nelson this week....what's good there?

I wouldn't bet my home either way. Far too many variables. They could compete or become a total poop show.
- golfingsince

Geez how bold😂😂

Going out on a limb u r.

Seems pretty damn good to me. Just wanna see some picks acquired come this TDL for a change.

In other news, I'm catching up here. Just got back from Seattle. GNR was amazing!!!!! Blown away. Figured it would be good. But it was awesome. Alice
N Chains opening as well rocked it.
- storm88

U may get your wish if the season is a disaster.
Its possible but if injuries r not a huge factor as they were last year i fear we can compete & the TDL will have come n gone. That said we r prolly a bubble team in the 15-20th overall range is my prediction.

Hey, did Baertschi ever get out of that cell?

I predict that President Trump names Kaptaan as his Secretary of Education.
- Canada Cup

Why do you insist on being a troll. I'm not part of your conversation. Leave me out of it.

absolutely. yes he does....best drafting GM we've EVER had in the history of the franchise. THe people who want him gone arent seeing this. This is a gift, you dont lose a guy like that.
- SMBDragon

100% correct. It's media idiots primarily in the East driving the narrative he doesn't know what's what.they don't consider is aquaman pushing him to go to the playoffs.

Boys, taking the family to penticton and Nelson this week....what's good there?
- chompsey

The beach in Penticton.

You sir, clearly have little to no understanding of the semantics of the English language. The nuances just seem to drift gently over your skull, missing that part of your brain responsible for rational thinking.

Let me explain it for you in a manner that is simple enough for you to understand.

By "most people arn't local" he means that the majority of people living in various parts of the city are not residing in what could be called there ancestral homes. I live close to the home I grew up in therefore I am"local" my neighbour moved here from India 20 years ago and is very nice. He is still not a local to me.

Anyways for you to have sent me a pm calling me a bigot is in very poor taste and prejudicial.

I don't know how you can be so intolerant of people's opinions and beliefs. Most poor drivers serious where I live are from cities (we call them cidiot's) or have Alberta plates. Neither of those demographics would be considered local.

So just stop before you end up sounding like an idiot.

Respectfully please stfu
- Pres.cup

Justify code speak how every you want. A guy lives next to you in the same neighborhood and community 20 yrs and still isn't a local in your mind, says as much about you as I need to know.

You and golfing make arguments from the same line of thought...

100% agree

wish we'd known ahead of time his idea of rolling 4 lines meant 1-2-3-4-1-2-3-4 etc
- SMBDragon

Exactly what Craig Simpson called him out for. Saying the coach actually has to coach. Hartley had the home ice advantage against him every game.

It's not bigoted, it's factual. A very large portion of people driving around the lower mainland didn't learn to drive there.

Around 35% of school children in Vancouver's primary language is english, which doesn't even account for most of the transplants from the rest of the country.


Are you done being a donkey yet?
- golfingsince

Keep using the word local in quotes. I hope you make air quotes when you actually talk to people. Let them know what you really think about people who don't learn to drive here.

Boys, taking the family to penticton and Nelson this week....what's good there?
- chompsey

Penticton; *Float the Channel. Lunch at the *Lake Breeze in Naramata. *Vallarta Grill (great beach across the street). Wine Tours. Rent Scooters, Bikes (try the *KVR). Paddle Boards, Boats. Barking Parrot (great patio for food and refreshments). Skaha Lake Beach Club (south side). *BC Hockey Hall of Fame (SOEC). The weather will be great next week. Enjoy your trip!

Exactly what Craig Simpson called him out for. Saying the coach actually has to coach. Hartley had the home ice advantage against him every game.
- kaptaan

that was craig simpson? I just remember the broadcast ....and yes hartley had the advantage every game. Picked WD apart.

not so sure a coach of 28 years of whatever it is and still not knowing this info is capable of learning all thats needed to win in the nhl in any short time. But he's here, so lets pray he can. Certainly prefer it works out that way.

It's possible too that management gave him orders to f*ck it up last year. Lets hope.

Penticton; *Float the Channel. Lunch at the *Lake Breeze in Naramata. *Vallarta Grill (great beach across the street). Wine Tours. Rent Scooters, Bikes (try the *KVR). Paddle Boards, Boats. Barking Parrot (great patio for food and refreshments). Skaha Lake Beach Club (south side). *BC Hockey Hall of Fame (SOEC). The weather will be great next week. Enjoy your trip!


- VanHockeyGuy

for such a small body of water thats a lot of pee and BO infusing into it. That poor ecosystem.

but the weather wow, looks awesome

for such a small body of water thats a lot of pee and BO infusing into it. That poor ecosystem.
- SMBDragon

It's fed from Okanagan Lake. Hardly a small body of water. It moves through quite well. Yep, it's so hot here the birds are walking.

Penticton; *Float the Channel. Lunch at the *Lake Breeze in Naramata. *Vallarta Grill (great beach across the street). Wine Tours. Rent Scooters, Bikes (try the *KVR). Paddle Boards, Boats. Barking Parrot (great patio for food and refreshments). Skaha Lake Beach Club (south side). *BC Hockey Hall of Fame (SOEC). The weather will be great next week. Enjoy your trip!


- VanHockeyGuy

I guess you are the guy to ask that question

It's fed from Okanagan Lake. Hardly a small body of water. It moves through quite well. Yep, it's so hot here the birds are walking.
- VanHockeyGuy

was meant more of something funny judging by the pic....
Ya its pretty nice here too....dog is diving straight in. He does that when its hot out.
Summer might finally be here

ya I saw Alice in chains in 2013 w my daughter (shes a huge fan)....great show.
- SMBDragon

One of the best bands in the past 20 years for sure.

If Vesey signs in BUFF tomorrow the local media media clowns will be peaking for the rest of the week.

was meant more of something funny judging by the pic....
Ya its pretty nice here too....dog is diving straight in. He does that when its hot out.
Summer might finally be here
- SMBDragon

Was 110f 43c in Toronto last three four days or so with the humidity...

Wow...nice out there this morning, coffee on the back patio with some peace and quiet. Wife is back in Muskoka for her dad's birthday.

So where were we yesterday with our Nucks conversation?

One of the best bands in the past 20 years for sure.
- LordHumungous

plus my daughter had a personal highlight seeing them....was foxfest 2013. Canada day. We were abut 15 ft from stage.
I had no idea I could throw someone so far till somewhat bowled over my daughter. Luckily she was completely fine and enjoyed the rest of the show.

great memories