Just checked, Oilers game is the last one this season(or are you talking about a past game?). If so does your friend have tickets to the last game?
- Retinalz

Last game will be pricey...

Can't wait for the 5 Swedes to take a hike
- VANTEL

As much as they r devoted to the Canucks its prolly time to consider putting internal pressure on the 2 of them. For me its Daniel who is mostly the problem. Hank is still needed down the middle. Maybe offer Daniel a buyout or a trade & if its both so be it. Its crunch time this off season to decide the teams future & maybe cut ties & let Daniel get his 1000 points elsewhere.

On this is why splitting them up is a good idea. Hank is still a serviceable C & without Daniel he has tonllay to the strengths of other wingers.

From the last blog



On reading this it made total sense. IF FA is in business to make money taking it as a yearly approach will be worse & produce a lousy product longer. In the long run its prudent to do what is necessary & tear it down or the apathy will be prolonged costing more in the end.

Also about MacEwen. A player like him can score in close only if shots get thru or a C is a playmaker that gets passes thru in tight. AS of now thats not the Canucks game. He looks intriguing as a 4th liner til he can prove otherwise.


Looking ahead to this next draft & beyond speed & skill down the middle would go a long ways to create scoring & more balance. Therefore if we can get over the fact we r not a competitive team if we don't shoot for the PO's & exercise patience drafting & developing even if trades made we can keep fans interest higher than simply remaining in no mans land. Forcing Edler into a trade i see as a huge step in doing so. Top prospect or 1st this draft would be nice. If its Tanev then we ask for more. Overall our need for more young talent should be priority & we can thru it for 2-3yrs to see the fruit of the rebuild.
- Nighthawk

you have to be careful what you say about MacEwen because you will hear about it for years and years and years and years later.

As much as they r devoted to the Canucks its prolly time to consider putting internal pressure on the 2 of them. For me its Daniel who is mostly the problem. Hank is still needed down the middle. Maybe offer Daniel a buyout or a trade & if its both so be it. Its crunch time this off season to decide the teams future & maybe cut ties & let Daniel get his 1000 points elsewhere.
- Nighthawk

If they were really devoted they would do what is best for the team and play somewhere else.

you have to be careful what you say about MacEwen because you will hear about it for years and years and years and years later.
- VANTEL

I usually don't pay attention to overagers but this kid actually has a chance to carve out a career. Of course, he needs to continue his unconventional development curve.

It is always a concern with these players that are from outside of CHL, whether they are shown how to play away from the puck. He will learn under the tutelage of Green next season, for now give him some rope and hope he catches on fast.
The kid has something to offer that this team desperately needs, a knack for the net.
- Reubenkincade

IIHF big ice hurts youth from learning checking & puck retrieval IMO.
The adjustment takes time & the will & work ethic to do it.
That is alwqys an unknown when dealing with Euros & maybe why say a Necas looked so good at the WJC's. Any player with a motor that digs & mucks it out usually makes for a better pro sooner.

In this case Goldobin is better served to listen to his teammates in lieu of the coach.
- VanHockeyGuy

My guess is the message is the same lol

I usually don't pay attention to overagers but this kid actually has a chance to carve out a career. Of course, he needs to continue his unconventional development curve.
- CanuckDon

I usually don't pay attention to overagers but this kid actually has a chance to carve out a career. Of course, he needs to continue his unconventional development curve.
- CanuckDon

Agreed.

you have to be careful what you say about MacEwen because you will hear about it for years and years and years and years later.
- VANTEL

I'll risk it lol
All i mean is he is at best a 4th line energy big body digger.
Utica is where he should start. Rather see him groomed & we forget Grenier as being an NHLer.

I'll risk it lol
All i mean is he is at best a 4th line energy big body digger.
Utica is where he should start. Rather see him groomed & we forget Grenier as being an NHLer.
- Nighthawk

I know. He has a chance at a 4C . He will be interesting to follow next year

If they were really devoted they would do what is best for the team and play somewhere else.
- VANTEL

That could very well happen if JB & them have a lil chat. I'd guess there will be discussions to that effect given their status & service over the years. Now the Q is do the Sedins think its helping the team if they r gone & fetch more pieces or r they to proud & want to retire here?

I know he has a chance at a 4C . He will be interesting to follow next year
- VANTEL

I haven't been able to watch any of his playoff games, but I keep seeing highlights and he is so offensively dominant.

I haven't been able to watch any of his playoff games, but I keep seeing highlights and he is so offensively dominant.
- Codes1087

He is dominant at that level. The big test will be next year playing people his own age and size

I know. He has a chance at a 4C . He will be interesting to follow next year
- VANTEL

If Mac is truly a 4C he will have to force his body & will on other teams.
A lil more scoring from our 4th line would help a ton. Idk if thats reality.
Energy & grit is one thing but we need more than that if we roll 4 lines.

I will ask when the wife gets home
- VANTEL

Cool thanks

That could very well happen if JB & them have a lil chat. I'd guess there will be discussions to that effect given their status & service over the years. Now the Q is do the Sedins think its helping the team if they r gone & fetch more pieces or r they to proud & want to retire here?
- Nighthawk

They won't retire too much money on the table

He is dominant at that level. The big test will be next year playing people his own age and size
- VANTEL

Thats the challenge indeed. Has he got the moxy?

They won't retire too much money on the table
- VANTEL

I hearya but a buyout for Daniel could be a ploy.
I know everyone sees them as a pair but for me its time they r not.

I hearya but a buyout for Daniel could be a ploy.
I know everyone sees them as a pair but for me its time they r not.
- Nighthawk

I never even thought of that Please Jim please

I never even thought of that Please Jim please
- VANTEL

Humour me & project line combos next season if Daniel is gone.
I will offer up mine while u play my lil game lol

Humour me & project line combos next season if Daniel is gone.
I will offer up mine while u play my lil game lol
- Nighthawk

No

I never even thought of that Please Jim please
- VANTEL

no chance. It seems most want a tank and having the Sedin's chew up all the PP time and offensive zone starts will ensure this. This fanbase is so franking confused

No
- VANTEL

Sven BO Granlund
JV Hank LE
Boucher Sutter Goldy
Cram Chaput DD

Is my 1st go for possible lines next season.