I hear you, he's definitely been pretty shaky at times. He did look a little better post return near the e d of the season though. Specifically on the PP, I remember him walking the line and rushing it in.

Hopefully he gets it together this season.
- Whiskey-Tango

Agreed. I would like to see him be an undisputed PP defenseman that is decisive, mobile and move the puck quickly. I hope that he doesnt look at MDZ/Stecher/Edler as 'depth' but competition for a job he really wants that that gets rid of some of that timid play we saw when he had the role last year

Hansen is a good player. Not past his prime yet
- VANTEL

I would not be shocked at all to see Hansen back here once the Sedins are re-signed

You could fill a roster of forwards with Canucks from last year who could not
- Redmile247

Funny thing is that your all-troll Canuck line-up would probably beat our current roster...

I am trying to not read too much into the quotes, but nothing he said gives me confidence that he will be much improved over last season. Improved skating will help, but his decision making was always questionable and likely the reason he was never given the 'green light'

I also just realized that his personality reminds me of the defenseman version of Eddie Lack
- WhiteLie

although I agree....what is he supposed to say? I have been working on my brain and reading books so I don't screw up all the time?

$100k for 9 games aint bad
- Codes1087

That's enough to go back and finish the last 2 years of his degree AND buy himself a sweet ride....school will always be there. hockey wont.

Twenty years ago today, the Canucks announced that they had signed Mark Messier to a five-year deal worth $20-million
- VanHockeyGuy

Flagged.
I hope Makita makes an example of you!

I am now going through my laptop at a Delica.

Flagged.
I hope Makita makes an example of you!

I am now going through my laptop at a Delica.
- Marwood

You do realize he posted cheap drink info to soothe those Messier memories.

You do realize he posted cheap drink info to soothe those Messier memories.
- hillbillydeluxe

although I agree....what is he supposed to say? I have been working on my brain and reading books so I don't screw up all the time?
- CanuckDon

Not sure, something about joining the rush and taking chances, but still making sure they dont get burned. Its a little different when Tanev says he wants to add more offense, because we know he is smart defensively.

I fully acknowledge I am nitpicking, his personality wont let him talk the boring stuff, he's a kid that likes the flashy side of the game. I just hope he isnt being naive about his current situation - MDZ wasnt a depth signing, most of us have him bumping Hutton down the lineup and going coast to coast a few times wont change that

You do realize he posted cheap drink info to soothe those Messier memories.
- hillbillydeluxe

Irrelevant!!
That was a filthy post and it should not be tolerated no matter how much subsidized liquor is involved! I am thoroughly disgusted.

NHL.com's Projected lineup for Canucks this year, 4th line is interesting:

Daniel Sedin -- Henrik Sedin -- Loui Eriksson
Sven Baertschi -- Bo Horvat -- Brock Boeser
Markus Granlund -- Sam Gagner -- Brandon Sutter
Nikolay Goldobin -- Alexander Burmistrov -- Derek Dorsett

Alexander Edler - Troy Stecher
Michael Del Zotto - Christopher Tanev
Ben Hutton - Erik Gudbranson

Jacob Markstrom
Anders Nilsson

https://www.nhl.com/news/...c-290503120?tid=281151520

NHL.com's Projected lineup for Canucks this year, 4th line is interesting:

Daniel Sedin -- Henrik Sedin -- Loui Eriksson
Sven Baertschi -- Bo Horvat -- Brock Boeser
Markus Granlund -- Sam Gagner -- Brandon Sutter
Nikolay Goldobin -- Alexander Burmistrov -- Derek Dorsett

Alexander Edler - Troy Stecher
Michael Del Zotto - Christopher Tanev
Ben Hutton - Erik Gudbranson

Jacob Markstrom
Anders Nilsson

https://www.nhl.com/news/...c-290503120?tid=281151520
- WhiteLie

why is stetcher top pairing?

NHL.com's Projected lineup for Canucks this year, 4th line is interesting:

Daniel Sedin -- Henrik Sedin -- Loui Eriksson
Sven Baertschi -- Bo Horvat -- Brock Boeser
Markus Granlund -- Sam Gagner -- Brandon Sutter
Nikolay Goldobin -- Alexander Burmistrov -- Derek Dorsett

Alexander Edler - Troy Stecher
Michael Del Zotto - Christopher Tanev
Ben Hutton - Erik Gudbranson

Jacob Markstrom
Anders Nilsson

https://www.nhl.com/news/...c-290503120?tid=281151520
- WhiteLie

Stetcher in the top pairing!

Stetcher in the top pairing!

- Marwood

ELITE

I am trying to not read too much into the quotes, but nothing he said gives me confidence that he will be much improved over last season. Improved skating will help, but his decision making was always questionable and likely the reason he was never given the 'green light'

I also just realized that his personality reminds me of the defenseman version of Eddie Lack
- WhiteLie

That was pretty obvious once we saw him dancing around singing "barby girl in a barby world" on stage in front of actual people...

Rick Dhaliwal‏ @DhaliwalSports 54m54 minutes ago

Hutton on #Canucks low scoring blueline, "If we join the rush more, turn 3 on 2 into 4 on 2, we will generate more offense."

Hutton : "I have really been working on my 1st 3 strides this summer, want 2 be more explosive out of the corners and up the ice

Hutton : "If the opportunity is there, Travis will give the green light, I look forward to doing the coast to coast if I can.

Hutton on Del Zotto and Wiercioch signings : "Great, it adds depth to the blueline, huge picking up those guys.
- VANTEL

I have a feeling MDZ will be the top scoring D this year. What I am afraid of is JB seeing him as a leader and hanging on instead of leveraging that success into a top 60 pick.

Anyone want Christy CLark's old job? She quit.

Qualifications: good at BS. Spend other peoples money. And little else.

Hossa too

Canucks can have a decent roster next year when they say adios to the Sedins.


Bo Boeser Granlund Sven will all be a year older . Bring back Hansen for three years , add Gagner to the mix. Then hopefully JV and Dahlen are ready and Goldobin.
- VANTEL

I think Sedins will be back next year on a per year contract. we literally have nobody to take the Role next year.
Gagner is not first line Center material. Neither is Bo. Not saying Sedins are but the alternative of having Gagner and Bo as your top 6 C is pretty scary.
Colorado last year had MacKinnon and Duchene as their top 2 and finished with 48 points. By comparison we are slightly better then them in D only. If we lose Sedins then be ready for a 40 point season.

Except for in net, Miller out is going to be a big change.
- neem55

I dont think we will miss him at all.

Irrelevant!!
That was a filthy post and it should not be tolerated no matter how much subsidized liquor is involved! I am thoroughly disgusted.
- Marwood

This should make it better

You're a horrible human being for bringing up that waste of skins name.

I am surprised to remember that out was only four for million per year!

Sorry Don, I couldn't help myself.
- Pres.cup

ELITE
- SRam19

Also why would Gagner be taking draws over Sutter?

Nighthawk, could you please post a mite realistic lineup?

Thanks

NHL.com's Projected lineup for Canucks this year, 4th line is interesting:

Daniel Sedin -- Henrik Sedin -- Loui Eriksson
Sven Baertschi -- Bo Horvat -- Brock Boeser
Markus Granlund -- Sam Gagner -- Brandon Sutter
Nikolay Goldobin -- Alexander Burmistrov -- Derek Dorsett

Alexander Edler - Troy Stecher
Michael Del Zotto - Christopher Tanev
Ben Hutton - Erik Gudbranson

Jacob Markstrom
Anders Nilsson

https://www.nhl.com/news/...c-290503120?tid=281151520
- WhiteLie

Everything looks good except for Goblin. Most likely Green will give Virtanen a go on the 4th line to start the year.

I think Sedins will be back next year on a per year contract. we literally have nobody to take the Role next year.
Gagner is not first line Center material. Neither is Bo. Not saying Sedins are but the alternative of having Gagner and Bo as your top 6 C is pretty scary.
Colorado last year had MacKinnon and Duchene as their top 2 and finished with 48 points. By comparison we are slightly better then them in D only. If we lose Sedins then be ready for a 40 point season.
- Linden_4_Capt

Neither is Hank anymore

Anyone want Christy CLark's old job? She quit.

Qualifications: good at BS. Spend other peoples money. And little else.
- VANTEL

You think Clarke was bad? Just wait until you see what the GreenDP leaves behind for BC.

#royallyscrewed.