Why do you guys keep using the acronym for Good For You...
- Makita

We support each other in here. We are always happy to see someone succeed. Hence, the constant affirmation of GFY.

Don't be too hard on the roster. It was built to win a cup and they couldn't get it done. Most teams that load up for a serious cup run pay for it a few seasons later.

Of course, Pitts and Chi seem impervious to that rule.
- bloatedmosquito

Henrik (should retire), Daniel (should retire), Kesler (2nd line center), Higgins (out of work), Garrison (2nd pairing LV pickup), Kassian (4th line EDM), Santorelli (overseas), Bieksa (out of work), Richardson (3rd/4th line ARI), Edler (2nd pairing), Hamhuis (3rd pairing DAL), Hansen (2nd/3rd line SJ), Booth (DET PTO), Tanev (good shutdown dman), Stanton (oilers PTO), Burrows (2nd/3rd line), Weise (3rd/4th line PHI), Weber (3rd pairing NSH), Sestito (AHL PIT), Dalpe (overseas), Matthias (3rd/4th line WPG), Jensen (KHL), Shroeder (overseas), Archibald (AHL), Corrado (AHL), Welsh (no idea), Luongo (blah), Lack (blah) (all players played over 15 games)

No such thing as too much Woodpile... but... to much woodpile?
- Pres.cup

We support each other in here. We are always happy to see someone succeed. Hence, the constant affirmation of GFY.
- bloatedmosquito

No such thing as too much Woodpile... but... to much woodpile?
- Pres.cup

Marwood at the woodpile after a rough Canucks loss?

Waivers today. Etem

BUF claims Jordan Nolan

Waivers today. Etem


- Codes1087

Wasn't Ty Rattie supposed to be something? What happened to him?

This is all BS. If it was all the coach then why didn't he stick around for at least a year to see what would happen. He is saving face by blaming someone who is no longer part of the organization. The guy signed a 3 yr deal in Russia, he missed his momma plain and simple. Tree is a F$&@ing beatch
- Kaynine

Willie was brutal but it's not his fault. Treemadonna

I don't know why he's been assured anything, he hasn't done poop in the first few games - other than looking old and slow as fawk.

But you're probably right, he'll play the full year, top minutes, gifted PP time, won't sit despite slumps, nothing but contradictions on this team!
- Brooks_Light

that's rich

Yup that's exactly what I'm saying. There is no way he signs here being told he has to fight for a spot and he may be a 13/14th forward or play in the AHL.
- Kaynine

he would have been top 3 in scoring on this team last year we suck, he is decent

Wasn't Ty Rattie supposed to be something? What happened to him?
- bloatedmosquito

couldn't play a two-way/defensive games on the blues, who are a very defensive team. Couldn't make a young team in Carolina after he was waived and picked up. Signed a one way contract with the oilers for dirt cheap, not sure why he thought he would have a better chance with their forwards than any other team.

No one can judge him for what Gillis left this team with. But he now has moved out all but 4 pieces from that time and has gone through 4 drafts. We should be able to start the judging. I will give him credit though, he has gotten better at trades and signings. He is evolving in the right direction. As for the Sedins, there are going to be a lot of disappointed people once that signing is done....me included.
- Kaynine

I think it's hard to fully evaluate his work until the Sedin's are gone

Vanek consistently breaks 40 pts/yr no matter where he plays...Archibald is going to do that?
- LordHumungous

I think it's hard to fully evaluate his work until the Sedin's are gone
- CanuckDon

lol

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- Nucker101

he's not wrong. 18% (roughly) of Bennings cap is taken up by two players who can't be moved.

lol
- Nucker101

lol

Vanek consistently breaks 40 pts/yr no matter where he plays...Archibald is going to do that?
- LordHumungous

Nope - I'd like DA to take Dorsetts spot, imo he's a better option and would probably put up as many or more points, throw more hits and actually win the fights he gets in.

Vaneks 40 points arnt a guarantee, not on this team, as we all quickly learned from Eriksson last year. All i'm saying is i'd rather see what JV, Burmistrov, Rodin or Goldy could produce instead.

I think it's hard to fully evaluate his work until the Sedin's are gone
- CanuckDon

I gave him a couple years to clean house and use context when discussing his moves, but I am not sure what the Sedin's have to do with being able to evaluate his work.

Is it because they stopped them from bottoming out; because Trevor wants to help finish their careers winning games/making playoffs; or because they are eating up icetime from the kids?

I gave him a couple years to clean house and use context when discussing his moves, but I am not sure what the Sedin's have to do with being able to evaluate his work.

Is it because they stopped them from bottoming out; because Trevor wants to help finish their careers winning games/making playoffs; or because they are eating up icetime from the kids?
- WhiteLie

I said "fully evaluate." Of course you can evaluate his work. My point is, we won't fully know how sucessful or unsuccessful he has been until we see the next core. He may not be the GM at that point. This is still the Sedin's team.

he's not wrong. 18% (roughly) of Bennings cap is taken up by two players who can't be moved.
- Codes1087

Once Edler Sedins and Tanev are gone and we start winning a bit...THEN we can assess Benning.

I said "fully evaluate." Of course you can evaluate his work. My point is, we won't fully know how sucessful or unsuccessful he has been until we see the next core. He may not be the GM at that point. This is still the Sedin's team.
- CanuckDon

Both true.

Nope - I'd like DA to take Dorsetts spot, imo he's a better option and would probably put up as many or more points, throw more hits and actually win the fights he gets in.

Vaneks 40 points arnt a guarantee, not on this team, as we all quickly learned from Eriksson last year. All i'm saying is i'd rather see what JV, Burmistrov, Rodin or Goldy could produce instead.
- Brooks_Light

I think you are reading an awful lot into preseason. Archie looked great but he is going full out against scrubs trying to earn a contract. Dorsett is coming back from a serious injury. Your assessment may be correct but it's too early to tell.

I think it's hard to fully evaluate his work until the Sedin's are gone
- CanuckDon

Nope - I'd like DA to take Dorsetts spot, imo he's a better option and would probably put up as many or more points, throw more hits and actually win the fights he gets in.

Vaneks 40 points arnt a guarantee, not on this team, as we all quickly learned from Eriksson last year. All i'm saying is i'd rather see what JV, Burmistrov, Rodin or Goldy could produce instead.
- Brooks_Light

Now I will say DA deserves a shot at that. Personally I think Dorsett is done...injuries and his wreckless play haven't helped his career...although I appreciate his work ethic.

Vanek has played on some pretty bad (and worse) rosters than here and still managed over 40 pts wherever he is. With proper TOI I see no reason to suspect otherwise.