We're putting the band back together!!
It's great to see Nucker, Zogg & Hankthetank all back!

Team is a mess, and sadly they're spending to the cap to boot.


Welcome back
- Nucker101

Thanks Nucker, been a while! and I agree, it's head-scratching how a team that is up against the salary cap could do so poorly. Defies logic

We're putting the band back together!!
It's great to see Nucker, Zogg & Hankthetank all back!
- Marwood

I do play a mean xylophone (chicks love it)

Many in here have him in Utica...
- LordHumungous

Many don't

Many don't
- Nighthawk

If he deserves it, then he should stay with the Canucks. If he doesn't then sending him to Utica wouldn't be the worst thing to happen. It's not like we are going to be much better next year.

Top 5 pick secured.
Coach gone.

Now we need to see how Bo and E.Gs extensions stack up.

WD fired

https://www.nhl.com/canuc...ie-desjardins/c-288646472

WD fired

https://www.nhl.com/canuc...ie-desjardins/c-288646472
- Retinalz

We're putting the band back together!!
It's great to see Nucker, Zogg & Hankthetank all back!
- Marwood

DCT/Booner as well



Probably a good thing that Fosco isn't here, he'd lose his mind over the Edler hate.

If that's the case then you should be looking at Mittlestadt.
- Nuck4U

way to risky for a top 3 pick. Plenty of holes in his game and 80% PP production

Top 5 pick secured.
Coach gone.

Now we need to see how Bo and E.Gs extensions stack up.
- Whiskey-Tango

Hopefully Bo is locked up long-term and Gudbranson is given a "prove it" deal. But I believe this is his last year as a RFA so that'll be tricky.

Hopefully Bo is locked up long-term and Gudbranson is given a "prove it" deal. But I believe this is his last year as a RFA so that'll be tricky.
- Nucker101

2 years 4mil allows him to be traded still if it isn't working.

WD officially canned.... thankfully there is no IF now....just who's next
- SMBDragon

Maybe we can all finally move on from the WD debate. It doesn't matter if the players suck. They will and are being changed. But he was part of the problem so moving on from him is part of rebuilding.

I prefer they bring in an innovative offensive minded tactician coach to lay those foundations of a new style of Nuck hockey.

All of the other fired coaches available don't fit that mold above. They seem WD like but more competent types. Be creative and bold JB and Linden. More of the same won't produce a better product.

Why are you anti Hitch?
- CanuckDon

Cannot win with a good team.
Why have him coach a lousy team during a rebuild.

If he deserves it, then he should stay with the Canucks. If he doesn't then sending him to Utica wouldn't be the worst thing to happen. It's not like we are going to be much better next year.
- Codes1087

He still needs to earn a spot out of camp.

Maybe we can all finally move on from the WD debate. It doesn't matter if the players suck. They will and are being changed. But he was part of the problem so moving on from him is part of rebuilding.

I prefer they bring in an innovative offensive minded tactician coach to lay those foundations of a new style of Nuck hockey.

All of the other fired coaches available don't fit that mold above. They seem WD like but more competent types. Be creative and bold JB and Linden. More of the same won't produce a better product.
- Nuck4U

I dont think anyone fits that mold because sadly I dont think it exists in hockey. The game has been over-coached and scrutinized enough that room for innovation is lost

We're putting the band back together!!
It's great to see Nucker, Zogg & Hankthetank all back!
- Marwood

Sup?

Maybe we can all finally move on from the WD debate. It doesn't matter if the players suck. They will and are being changed. But he was part of the problem so moving on from him is part of rebuilding.

I prefer they bring in an innovative offensive minded tactician coach to lay those foundations of a new style of Nuck hockey.

All of the other fired coaches available don't fit that mold above. They seem WD like but more competent types. Be creative and bold JB and Linden. More of the same won't produce a better product.
- Nuck4U

I'm all for Hartley or Gallant. Just want a stopgap coach for 2-3 years while the team will suck to put the youth in positions to succeed and give the next core of player some backbone and unity as they grow together. Plus their systems give up a ton of shots against to they won't screw up the tank.


I know Hartley can be a POS at times, so I understand if people are against bringing him in

Sup?
- Iggysbff

I'm all for Hartley or Gallant. Just want a stopgap coach for 2-3 years while the team will suck to put the youth in positions to succeed and give the next core of player some backbone and unity as they grow together. Plus their systems give up a ton of shots against to they won't screw up the tank.


I know Hartley can be a POS at times, so I understand if people are against bringing him in
- Nucker101

I should coach the team. Not only will i guarantee a last place finish, i also guarantee the worst season in team, possibly league history!

way to risky for a top 3 pick. Plenty of holes in his game and 80% PP production
- CanuckDon

I see your concern but was going now with your thought of in 5 years. Doesn't he have the highest hockey IQ and potential?

So what holes do you see?

As for PP production that's a good thing as it lends to his creativity. He was in high school hockey so 5v5 linemates not up to par for results. Plus he's not a puck hog to go for glory he tries to use his teamates. That's a needed quality lacking on this team.

- Nucker101

Well if he really wants the old gang back together how can it not include me??

Crawford
Green
Gallant

Don't see anyone else as a good option.
- Scooby_Doo

Green is not the man for this job. He would be a first timer and ruin his reputation. We need a veteran.

1. Crawford
2. Hitchcock (Favorite, IMHO)
3. Ruff (Long shot)
4. Gallant
5. Hartley

Well if he really wants the old gang back together how can it not include me??
- Iggysbff

Revoked.

Well if he really wants the old gang back together how can it not include me??
- Iggysbff

Just don't bring back Esplen