i don't like it either but you have to make the team better. scumbags or not, the team needs talent and they can't afford to not take chances on guys.
- RealityChecker

Kerfoot sucks.

exactly.

i think he will be the perfect 2nd line (don't get too caught up on labels) centre. best case scenario is that he's kesler who better utilizes his linemates (and is a better teammate but that bar has already been surpassed).
- RealityChecker

Hey, if we can find a better young center than Bo, we are probably in pretty good shape.

Can't wait!
- Marwood

I'll bring the colored potato salad with fennel and extra virgin olive oil topped with paprika and crushed walnuts.

There is a bit of tongue & cheek in my responses about Subban. I ( me and MAYBE others) see an 'infatuation' when the Canucks need a D-man, so I react ( in my mind, with comic relief) by saying "Subban sucks". This is what I meant earlier by saying don't take me so seriously.
Mountain vs molehill.
- Marwood

which is exactly how i see your comments about the kid. held my tongue as long as i could.

I declined being a decent person.
- Marwood

fixed

Hey, if we can find a better young center than Bo, we are probably in pretty good shape.
- CanuckDon

that's exactly what the team needs to develop into a contender. not exactly an earth shattering opinion there but as lefty has said repeatedly, you need either 2 bo's or bo and a better centre.

if you read the provies yesterday, botch was showing how "bad" bo is on the pk. basically implying that it is dumb to keep utilising him that way.

i mean, it's not like he's learning and will improve. nope. just look at the stats and deem him a failure. young players never learn or improve through trial (and a lot of times error). i mean, based on bo's +/- last year, we know he's not a 2 way centre right.

i don't go off on the media like some here but that analysis is as dumb as some of the takes here.
- RealityChecker

Got to allow development of youth to improve

sweet hockey talk bro
- WhiteLie

you should looks at your own posts then....

which is why trying to make the playoffs shouldn't be (have been) a priority.
- RealityChecker

I understand the desire. Everyone loves the playoffs. Especially season ticket holders. but if we really want a legitimate shot at the cup then this franchise must do things differently.

Hey, if we can find a better young center than Bo, we are probably in pretty good shape.
- CanuckDon

As long as that centre can play defence and in goal, then we agree.

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- Nuck4U

no kidding huh....tries to say he was EVER picked....bunch of BS

I think Dallas is light years ahead of Vancouver.

In 3 seasons, who is going to be in a better position to compete in the playoffs?
- bloatedmosquito

I don't and I think Ruff will be our coach next year

I understand the desire. Everyone loves the playoffs. Especially owners. but if we really want a legitimate shot at the cup then this franchise must do everything in their power to acquire picks and prospects.
- bloatedmosquito

Fixed

- Codes1087

My favourite time to post is right before carol uploads a new blog. That's when you find the most hate.

you should looks at your own posts then....
- SMBDragon

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- Codes1087

Such a buzzkill Codes

I don't and I think Ruff will be our coach next year
- VANTEL

Yes, but you've turned all soft and gushy on us. You used to be a hard ass.

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- WhiteLie

to be fair theyve both been throwing stones for quite a while here, makita needs to give them both a timeout IMO. Stick to hockey kids!

no kidding huh....tries to say he was EVER picked....bunch of BS
- SMBDragon

I think he meant that as sarcasm. I posted the same joke because... well, I think it's obvious.

Agreed.
Between their injury record to key players and their defensive purge this summer, they are still on a better trajectory. Between Seguin and Benn, it's almost as though they have the Twins entering their prime.

On a side note, that franchises young history is insane.
Founded in 94, won a cup in 99 and have a playoff percentage of 63%
Bastards!
- Whiskey-Tango

Weren't they the Minnesota North Stars prior?

to be fair theyve both been throwing stones for quite a while here, makita needs to give them both a timeout IMO. Stick to hockey kids!
- neem55

(frank) off neems. It keeps things interesting in a very uneventful season.

(frank) off neems. It keeps things interesting in a very uneventful season.
- bloatedmosquito

nah, I don't think I will

Weren't they the Minnesota North Stars prior?
- VANTEL

Yes, and they were more relevant than the Atlanta flames or Colorado Rockies, but I don't think about the relocated team very much anymore.

that's exactly what the team needs to develop into a contender. not exactly an earth shattering opinion there but as lefty has said repeatedly, you need either 2 bo's or bo and a better centre.
- RealityChecker

Hopefully better!