If i was 6 inches taller, 20 pounds heavier, 20 years younger, played hockey every day since I was 2, had a rocket for a shot, skated like elvis stojko and was as tough as nails, I too would have gone 1st overall.
- Scooby_Doo

But then we would miss you posting here.........nvm

Why are they trys and not tries?

Got to love a sport that rewards trying.
- Scooby_Doo

I don't know, the game was invented by a 16 year old kid so it might just be a spelling mistake.

Man I didn't see more than one Henny Penny post the last two days... what's going on here?!
I saw Lind play a couple times, didn't think he was particularly noticeable but the Royals were playing very well at the time. He scored one goal, big wrister. The more I watch tape, the more I get comfortable with the pick. Not a flashy player, but big and knows how to find a lane. Not a bad skater either.

Have to say as long a Benning doesn't have a brain cramp and pull another LE in free agency I think it could be a long summer for the Benning haters ...

Pettersson is a much better player than Glass imo but I'd have been happy with either. A win-win really!!
- LeftCoaster

It 'appears' that Petersson might have a slightly higher skill set but to me Glass looks to be more of a complete player…time will tell of course

Have to say as long a Benning doesn't have a brain cramp and pull another LE in free agency I think it could be a long summer for the Benning haters ...
- Redmile247

The thing about the Benning haters is they will gladly hope they are wrong. Anything they are wrong about will benefit everyone.

The only thing I am expecting from him the rest of the year is a nice low cost D man in free agency and movement at TDL.

That is not being unreasonable. I do expect a finish in the bottom 5 so I think it will be hard to be disappointed.

It 'appears' that Petersson might have a slightly higher skill set but to me Glass looks to be more of a complete player…time will tell of course
- LordHumungous

I think Glass looks like an upgrade on Horvat but similar style. Pettersson looks more flash and dash and pull you out of your seat style. I am no sure about his 200 foot game but I think there will be thrilling plays.

The thing about the Benning haters is they will gladly hope they are wrong. Anything they are wrong about will benefit everyone.

The only thing I am expecting from him the rest of the year is a nice low cost D man in free agency and movement at TDL.

That is not being unreasonable. I do expect a finish in the bottom 5 so I think it will be hard to be disappointed.
- VANTEL

I think your expectations are very reasonable ...would you be opposed to Benning overpaying on a 1 year deal for a D man but flipping him at the deadline ?

The thing about the Benning haters is they will gladly hope they are wrong. Anything they are wrong about will benefit everyone.

The only thing I am expecting from him the rest of the year is a nice low cost D man in free agency and movement at TDL.

That is not being unreasonable. I do expect a finish in the bottom 5 so I think it will be hard to be disappointed.
- VANTEL

Next year is when this team starts to become interesting to watching with what will likely be our youngest team in... hard to say, a decade probably ? I think it will Ben quiet too, dman at hopefully a reasonable price and a goalie.

I think your expectations are very reasonable ...would you be opposed to Benning overpaying on a 1 year deal for a D man but flipping him at the deadline ?
- Redmile247

He can't really overpay by that much in reality. He has 19 mil in space and has to give Bo a new deal and sign Miller and about 6 RFAs . In the end he will only have about 4 mil in cap space.

He can't really overpay by that much in reality. He has 19 mil in space and has to give Bo a new deal and sign Miller and about 6 RFAs . In the end he will only have about 4 mil in cap space.
- VANTEL

I wonder about Miller, closer july1 gets the more I think JB goes younger and cheaper.

Next year is when this team starts to become interesting to watching with what will likely be our youngest team in... hard to say, a decade probably ? I think it will Ben quiet too, dman at hopefully a reasonable price and a goalie.
- neem55

I see Boeser OJ and Goldobin becoming regulars next year at some point. I also think they will bring Dahlen in at TDL to give him a feel for the NHL.

Morning gents how goes it. See thebcanucksbare actually getting some good press for a change on the draft. Wowsers

I wonder about Miller, closer july1 gets the more I think JB goes younger and cheaper.
- neem55

I expect him to be signed tomorrow

I wonder about Miller, closer july1 gets the more I think JB goes younger and cheaper.
- neem55

Wonder what grubauer would cost via trade ? If it wasn't too much would a combo of him and marky be adequate?

He can't really overpay by that much in reality. He has 19 mil in space and has to give Bo a new deal and sign Miller and about 6 RFAs . In the end he will only have about 4 mil in cap space.
- VANTEL

I wonder what he could have signed Bo for last summer compared to what he will have to

Our new version of cliff ronning. Trev remembers what a lil guy with heart can do
- Bullfrog77

Hopefully

I wonder what he could have signed Bo for last summer compared to what he will have to
- Redmile247

I think it would have been more expensive last year. Last year Bo was our only hope.

Have to say as long a Benning doesn't have a brain cramp and pull another LE in free agency I think it could be a long summer for the Benning haters ...
- Redmile247

Wonder what grubauer would cost via trade ? If it wasn't too much would a combo of him and marky be adequate?
- Redmile247

I prefer this route. I like the idea of two young guys battling for starts. I'd be happy with any option that's not NTC or NMC

Have to say as long a Benning doesn't have a brain cramp and pull another LE in free agency I think it could be a long summer for the Benning haters ...
- Redmile247

I have a long list of reasons to dislike him as a GM, however, I do have a few bright spots now that make him more palatable.

Seidel on Petrus Palmu: "(He) might have been one of the three most exciting players in the OHL this year." #CanucksSeiden is NHL Central scout

Let's hope this translates in a couple of years with us.

I think it would have been more expensive last year. Last year Bo was our only hope.
- VANTEL

True ...but I feel his stock has risen more this past year

True ...but I feel his stock has risen more this past year
- Redmile247

The more I seen him the less I was excited at the end. Let me explain . I think he was trying to do everything himself. I don't blame him because his wingers were sh1t.

He had some slick moves but teams knew it was coming and concentrated on him.

Stone or Del Zotto?