Carol Schram: Jannik Hansen back, Thatcher Demko up as Vancouver Canucks face Panthers Jacob Markstrom will start against Roberto Luongo and Erik Gudbranson will face his old team for the first time as the Vancouver Canucks continue their road trip against the Florida Panthers on Saturday.

Thanks Carol, always appreciate your work! I'd like to see some patented Luongo belly-flops tonight.

Thanks Carol, always appreciate your work! I'd like to see some patented Luongo belly-flops tonight.
- LeftCoaster

yeah the old dying salmon technique, i trully believe its Lugongos hybrid of Hasek and the old lady from the "I've fallen and can't get up " commercials

8-1 Canucks

Skille 3
Megna 3
Gudbrandson 3 but one is called offside

8-1 Canucks

Skille 3
Megna 3
Gudbrandson 3 but one is called offside
- VANTEL

you forgot about Chaput with 6 assists

Sounding more and more like Demko ain't going to get a start

Sounding more and more like Demko ain't going to get a start
- Whiskey-Tango

no need Marky can take it , Demko gets a feel for the pros and the team, this happens with teams all the time , i don't get why its a big concern on these boards

no need Marky can take it , Demko gets a feel for the pros and the team, this happens with teams all the time , i don't get why its a big concern on these boards
- onesmallleap

Wtf else is there to talk about?

Wow...I just saw Luongo's cap recapture on twitter, that'd be a punch in the threat to get stung with that. I'm sure Booner has thrown one of those

Not sure if they could actually enforce this in a court of law but it'll be interesting when these guys retire early from one of these deals.

Wow...I just saw Luongo's cap recapture on twitter, that'd be a punch in the threat to get stung with that. I'm sure Booner has thrown one of those

Not sure if they could actually enforce this in a court of law but it'll be interesting when these guys retire early from one of these deals.
- LeftCoaster

You may win the battle but could lose the war

Wtf else is there to talk about?
- Whiskey-Tango

the improving team structure, the impressive penalty kill, can Megna and Skille continue to help on the scoresheet? is Miller out long term or is just precautionary? how will the team fare with a quick turnaround between todays game and the early start tommorow? will Hansen be on the top line tommorow? ............just to give you a few more relevant topics as opposed to the anti-management rhetoric

She's Weber has a cap recapture of 24.7 mill or so. Imagine that hit if he retires a couple years early.

Wow...I just saw Luongo's cap recapture on twitter, that'd be a punch in the threat to get stung with that. I'm sure Booner has thrown one of those

Not sure if they could actually enforce this in a court of law but it'll be interesting when these guys retire early from one of these deals.
- LeftCoaster

I dont understand how the league even made that rule. They approved all of the contracts and then years later said oh ya if these guys retire early were gona totally ruin your franchise.

I dont understand how the league even made that rule. They approved all of the contracts and then years later said oh ya if these guys retire early were gona totally ruin your franchise.
- mauryballstein

There was a loop hole, they decided they didn't like the loop hole and told clubs not to use it and then put that penalty in the cba. It was okay until it wasn't and then here is how we are gonna scr3w you.

Miller suffering from lower body tightness my wife is flying in today wonder if I'll suffer the same

I dont understand how the league even made that rule. They approved all of the contracts and then years later said oh ya if these guys retire early were gona totally ruin your franchise.
- mauryballstein

I'm holding out hope that maybe the rule will get changed again or rescinded if one side (the players, presumably) opts out of the CBA at their next opportunity - September of 2019. That's not so far away anymore. Can Loo play at least two more seasons after this one?

Also, Luongo's career could end due to injury. If he goes on LTIR, the recapture is a non-issue.

Miller suffering from lower body tightness my wife is flying in today wonder if I'll suffer the same
- Makita

tug it first, don't make it easy for her.

There was a loop hole, they decided they didn't like the loop hole and told clubs not to use it and then put that penalty in the cba. It was okay until it wasn't and then here is how we are gonna scr3w you.
- hillbillydeluxe

All Bettman too.

Miller suffering from lower body tightness my wife is flying in today wonder if I'll suffer the same
- Makita

I think you'll be suffering from the slightly different "lower body stiffness"

I'm holding out hope that maybe the rule will get changed again or rescinded if one side (the players, presumably) opts out of the CBA at their next opportunity - September of 2019. That's not so far away anymore. Can Loo play at least two more seasons after this one?

Also, Luongo's career could end due to injury. If he goes on LTIR, the recapture is a non-issue.
- Carol Schram

I believe that Luo could go another two years easily, but as you stated injuries could be a factor.

I wonder if this is even an issue with the PA, or if they would just leave it to the affected organizations to challenge the rule.

I believe that Luo could go another two years easily, but as you stated injuries could be a factor.

I wonder if this is even an issue with the PA, or if they would just leave it to the affected organizations to challenge the rule.
- Makita

What happens if Florida buy him out?

Thanks Carol. As discussed last night Demko is a call up for insurance only over Miller. I believe Marky will play both games this weekend and question will be if Miler can back up on whether Demko dresses.

Besides WD's pattern is not to let players into the line up without practicing first. Especially young players. Even Hansen will sit until tomorrow. Seems to be the better move. Hansen would probably have replaced Megna so WD is rewarding his 2 goal game with another showing close to home. While putting Hansen's speedy fresh legs in for tomorrow. Plus, it's easier for Hansen being out so long not to play back to back games.

Thanks Carol. As discussed last night Demko is a call up for insurance only over Miller. I believe Marky will play both games this weekend and question will be if Miler can back up on whether Demko dresses.

Besides WD's pattern is not to let players into the line up without practicing first. Especially young players. Even Hansen will sit until tomorrow. Seems to be the better move. Hansen would probably have replaced Megna so WD is rewarding his 2 goal game with another showing close to home. While putting Hansen's speedy fresh legs in for tomorrow. Plus, it's easier for Hansen being out so long not to play back to back games.
- Nuck4U

It's about time that one of the Goalies gets a groove going. Goalies need rhythm. I would like to see Gaunce sit over Megna.

Brayden Schenn having a heck of a game for philly. Hat Trick.