Now you guys know me. I'm all for slow and steady progress. Been touting that poop for years now. But what I'm seeing now, it ain't progress. Ha! Progress? We ain't (frank)ing talking progress here.

We are standing at an edge of a cliff. An edge that is like really super unstable. And who's going to pull us back? Jim and Trevor? "Sorry, we can't help you right now we're too busy with our heads up our asses looking for a clue."

Yeah, thanks for the help you (frank)s.

Benning's an idiot. Plain and simple. And I'm not just taking about his eductation. I'm talking all-around dim. Certified dumb.

Who trades a 1st line scorer for a "?". In fact, he traded the only two roster players that found some success playing with the twins. You see, it takes a special kind of mind to divine yourself into the Sedin’s cosmic wizardry. (frank) man, it's something that you and I can't grasp! There might be only 6 people in the world that can. And we had them!

Edge crumbling.

Let me divert for a second. Here's a question. What does this franchise do on a consistent basis? Oh nothing, just trade away every single player the twins ever played well with. Klatt, Pyatt, Kesler (one of the most dominant Peepees ever), that black guy, and now Burrows and Hansen. Stick that in your conspiracy mug and drink it.

What the (frank) was I saying… Oh yeah...

As others have pointed out quite eloquently, these players have like crazy high intangibles. No need to elaborate.

So what do we do now? What does our coach do now? What do the players do now when the heart has been ripped out from this team! That's one of the team's two (sometimes three) assistants to the captain for Christ sake! I'm pretty sure that's really important even though I've never really played a professional team sport. Regardless, I'm pissed.

And now they don't have an assistant captain. When asked who gets to wear the "A" now? Dim Jim's answer (because the coach is in hospital recovering from a narcoleptic seizure) "we'll just move the "A" around and see what sticks..."

Are you (frank)ing kidding me. More of the same crap from this fascist, misogynous, right wing, dictatorship they call "management". Misdirection, confusion, and indecision is the strategy here.

I don't understand why there is such disconnect between the two leadership groups? I really feel for Willie. He's got his plan laid out to get our team into the playoffs, positions are filled, got his difference makers where they need to be. Willie's got a totally solid grasp on his roster and then WHOOSH! The carpet gets pulled from under him. No clue. No warning. Everyone was on board for the final push to the playoffs and then a 180. WTF?

Got to give poor Willie a chance. Just get us to the damn playoffs and with Willie's backcountry smarts and an amazingly balanced roster, who knows what could happen. All you haters have to do is look at LA Kings a few years back. Hell, the comparisons between our team and that team are pretty scary.

Anyway, I don't know what is going on anymore but I feel comfortable sharing my feelings of confusion and emptiness with you guys. Sometimes I feel like I'm falling. Just falling...
- bloatedmosquito

I logged in after a long time to quote this beauty. Thanks for this.

nice, who are you talking about?
- VanHockeyGuy

Jonathan Dahlen

If they are still here

Tanevs NTC kicks in July first . After that we are stuck with him a long time
- VANTEL

I expect JB will trade him at the draft.

I logged in after a long time to quote this beauty. Thanks for this.
- Fisticus

Glad to see your dial up modem is working again.

I think it is window dressing. If Canucks re-sign the two old men they will have many many many calling for their heads
- VANTEL

Didn't you get your invite for a helicopter ride

Learn Karaoke
- VanHockeyGuy

Im the karaoke one she sings like sh1t

Det get a point and Leafs losing . Best night ever

Now you guys know me. I'm all for slow and steady progress. Been touting that poop for years now. But what I'm seeing now, it ain't progress. Ha! Progress? We ain't (frank)ing talking progress here.

We are standing at an edge of a cliff. An edge that is like really super unstable. And who's going to pull us back? Jim and Trevor? "Sorry, we can't help you right now we're too busy with our heads up our asses looking for a clue."

Yeah, thanks for the help you (frank)s.

Benning's an idiot. Plain and simple. And I'm not just taking about his eductation. I'm talking all-around dim. Certified dumb.

Who trades a 1st line scorer for a "?". In fact, he traded the only two roster players that found some success playing with the twins. You see, it takes a special kind of mind to divine yourself into the Sedin’s cosmic wizardry. (frank) man, it's something that you and I can't grasp! There might be only 6 people in the world that can. And we had them!

Edge crumbling.

Let me divert for a second. Here's a question. What does this franchise do on a consistent basis? Oh nothing, just trade away every single player the twins ever played well with. Klatt, Pyatt, Kesler (one of the most dominant Peepees ever), that black guy, and now Burrows and Hansen. Stick that in your conspiracy mug and drink it.

What the (frank) was I saying… Oh yeah...

As others have pointed out quite eloquently, these players have like crazy high intangibles. No need to elaborate.

So what do we do now? What does our coach do now? What do the players do now when the heart has been ripped out from this team! That's one of the team's two (sometimes three) assistants to the captain for Christ sake! I'm pretty sure that's really important even though I've never really played a professional team sport. Regardless, I'm pissed.

And now they don't have an assistant captain. When asked who gets to wear the "A" now? Dim Jim's answer (because the coach is in hospital recovering from a narcoleptic seizure) "we'll just move the "A" around and see what sticks..."

Are you (frank)ing kidding me. More of the same crap from this fascist, misogynous, right wing, dictatorship they call "management". Misdirection, confusion, and indecision is the strategy here.

I don't understand why there is such disconnect between the two leadership groups? I really feel for Willie. He's got his plan laid out to get our team into the playoffs, positions are filled, got his difference makers where they need to be. Willie's got a totally solid grasp on his roster and then WHOOSH! The carpet gets pulled from under him. No clue. No warning. Everyone was on board for the final push to the playoffs and then a 180. WTF?

Got to give poor Willie a chance. Just get us to the damn playoffs and with Willie's backcountry smarts and an amazingly balanced roster, who knows what could happen. All you haters have to do is look at LA Kings a few years back. Hell, the comparisons between our team and that team are pretty scary.

Anyway, I don't know what is going on anymore but I feel comfortable sharing my feelings of confusion and emptiness with you guys. Sometimes I feel like I'm falling. Just falling...
- bloatedmosquito

Vomited from laughing so hard then passed out. Later woke up to realize how this may be all true. Then wanted to desperately argue every point. Overthinking how to do it exhausted any notion of continuing.

You win. It's all over. Dial 911 and end it

We are going to have to watch out, the professional tank team, Toronto, is only 11 points back, we badly need to secure this 2nd spot (29).

I have a poll question for married guys here.

A) My wife hates me.
B) My wife loves me.
C) A and B
- Scooby_Doo

HA! trick question.....You'l never have the right answer according to the wife.

HA! trick question.....You'l never have the right answer according to the wife.
- WelfareWerewolf

It's E) Wishes to God she listened to her Mother when she said that she should marry a rich doctor instead of Scoob.

It's E) Wishes to God she listened to her Mother when she said that she should marry a rich doctor instead of Scoob.
- DariusKnight

We are going to have to watch out, the professional tank team, Toronto, is only 11 points back, we badly need to secure this 2nd spot (29).
- Reubenkincade

0-2-3 in their last 5 games. (frank) the loser point. Leafs still suck.

0-2-3 in their last 5 games. (frank) the loser point. Leafs still suck.
- manvanfan

No man listen to everyone ,they are the best thing since sliced bread.

IF YOU EVER HAD ANY SORT OF HOPE THAT JAKE WOULD TURN INTO AN NHL PLAYER.

Probably shouldn't watch these highlights

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiR-_buLXWQ

No man listen to everyone ,they are the best thing since sliced bread.
- VANTEL

But kids win Vantel.

But kids win Vantel.
- manvanfan

Kids are exciting . Old farts are not . There is nothing exciting about about our old players.

Kids are exciting . Old farts are not . There is nothing exciting about about our old players.
- VANTEL

What about our old'ish posters?

What about our old'ish posters?
- LeftCoaster

You tell me you are in that age group .

You tell me you are in that age group .
- VANTEL

I'm not a grandpa....yet

I'm not a grandpa....yet
- LeftCoaster

Missing the best part of adulthood .

Kids are exciting . Old farts are not . There is nothing exciting about about our old players.
- VANTEL

True in that sense.

Went to the Wheat King game vs Calgary last night.

Jakob Stukel didn't do much other then get plastered to the boards twice.

Calgary seemingly outplayed Brandon, tight contested game for the first two periods. Brandon won 6-1.

Probably the best game I have ever seen Nolan Patrick play.
Saw him drive wide with speed just like Bo.
Control and puck and find the open man like Jumbo Joe.
I even saw him strip the puck from Jake Bean the same way Auston Matthews did to Erik Karlsson.

Considering Brandon is coming off a 5 game losing streak. Calgary is right behind them in the standings but Brandon made it seem effortless.

Stellio Matheos should get a look with one of Van's second round picks. Playing RW on Nolan's line. Was looking like a poor man's Brayden Schenn.

Jake Bean skates like Scott Niedermayer.

Missing the best part of adulthood .
- VANTEL

This year...

What about our old'ish posters?
- LeftCoaster

They are entertaining.

True in that sense.

Went to the Wheat King game vs Calgary last night.

Jakob Stukel didn't do much other then get plastered to the boards twice.

Calgary seemingly outplayed Brandon, tight contested game for the first two periods. Brandon won 6-1.

Probably the best game I have ever seen Nolan Patrick play.
Saw him drive wide with speed just like Bo.
Control and puck and find the open man like Jumbo Joe.
I even saw him strip the puck from Jake Bean the same way Auston Matthews did to Erik Karlsson.

Considering Brandon is coming off a 5 game losing streak. Calgary is right behind them in the standings but Brandon made it seem effortless.

Stellio Matheos should get a look with one of Van's second round picks. Playing RW on Nolan's line. Was looking like a poor man's Brayden Schenn.

Jake Bean skates like Scott Niedermayer.
- manvanfan

I hope Canucks select Rasanen with a second round pick.


I am all for mentorship with the right price and the right guys. A guy like Jagr costs 4 mil and still puts up decent numbers .

Sedins cost more than three times that and it is now come to the point where their line mate has to play twice as hard to help with their mistakes.

They are all about comfort now and not about winning. As a person with two and a half years left before retiring I know all about that. I neither would change my job this late in my career.

It is fine to let them play out the contract no reason to ever go past next year.

Tanev is a good solid Dman that does not generate hits or points but is super reliable. We have Edler no need for both.

Bo has played under the Twins and Burrows for three year and by the time they retire he will take over with the start of his fifth year and have the help of Sutter . This is what we planned for, now time to execute .