That's exactly what I was implying....jesus christ you guys get defensive.


I guess you guys would never question an employee at any job, ever dispute a ticket or a decision a boss/manager makes.
- Nucker101

I stock shelves for a living, what the (frank) do I know

I stock shelves for a living, what the (frank) do I know
- CanuckDon

And I still work at a lumber yard so I get to call Sutter soft

That's the thing, JV will be hard pressed to create offense on that line and won't get PP time either.
- Nucker101

well i wouldn't say those configurations are set in stone. You could just as easily play him with someone who can dish the puck (don't laugh) like Gagner, Granlund, etc.

i think JV makes the roster at least to start, if he falters, send him down again.

I stock shelves for a living, what the (frank) do I know
- CanuckDon

I knew you were Benning

poll question time.

Who would you rather see make the Canucks, JV or Archie?

if you assume the rest is fairly set, despite where they slot in:

Sedin-Sedin-Granlund
Sven-Bo-Brock
Vanek-Gagner-Erikson
Dorsett-Sutter-??
Burmistov
- dbot

Archie.... but that being said, Benning cannot afford a single public (frank)up in the eyes of the fans... and I think the fans want JV.

And I still work at a lumber yard so I get to call Sutter soft
- Nucker101

well i wouldn't say those configurations are set in stone. You could just as easily play him with someone who can dish the puck (don't laugh) like Gagner, Granlund, etc.
- dbot

Yeah, I'd keep him up if he gets to play with a more creative linemate(s)


I like Archibald over Dorsett at this point, but just hope Archibald's lack of speed(which he's improved over the years) won't stop him from being a good forechecker at the NHL level.

I stock shelves for a living, what the (frank) do I know
- CanuckDon

You got promoted?

And I still work at a lumber yard so I get to call Sutter soft
- Nucker101

"Fixin’ up my house, now whoops! I need a hand…Lumberland"

(Dedicated to the old schoolers)




(Nominated for post of the year)

You got promoted?
- Marwood

And I got .75c per hour raise

Yeah, I'd keep him up if he gets to play with a more creative linemate(s)


I like Archibald over Dorsett at this point, but just hope Archibald's lack of speed(which he's improved over the years) won't stop him from being a good forechecker at the NHL level.
- Nucker101

Dorsett just brings a level of toughness that is known by opponents. He can stop something through intimidation. That being said, I think Archie is hungrier.

poll question time.

Who would you rather see make the Canucks, JV or Archie?

if you assume the rest is fairly set, despite where they slot in:

Sedin-Sedin-Granlund
Sven-Bo-Brock
Vanek-Gagner-Erikson
Dorsett-Sutter-??
Burmistov
- dbot

JV can do everything DA can do but faster while contributing offence and having way more upside. It's simple. JV.

Comets game starts at 2 p.m. PT.

Here's that lineup. Brett McKenzie getting a good look!

https://twitter.com/OD_Co...status/914226942131494912

Dorsett just brings a level of toughness that is known by opponents. He can stop something through intimidation. That being said, I think Archie is hungrier.
- Beatle_john

- Nucker101

Ok, thats all well and good but after 400+ minor league games this should be expected. I am not sure how much that junior level of 'truculence' --- and respect to him for it --- translates to the NHL.

Comets game starts at 2 p.m. PT.

Here's that lineup. Brett McKenzie getting a good look!

https://twitter.com/OD_Co...status/914226942131494912
- Carol Schram

Wow. Thanks. Any online link to the game? Radio even?


Gotta love those Utica Uniforms.

Ok, thats all well and good but after 400+ minor league games this should be expected. I am not sure how much that junior level of 'truculence' --- and respect to him for it --- translates to the NHL.
- Beatle_john

AHL has way more goonery than the NHL, and more enforcers in general that are big boys. It's not like this is CHL video. A lot of AHL teams have at least 1 to protect their NHL club's prospects.

Agree I do skim through posters or at least try to . I am honestly feeling guilty that others have to read our in house bickering . Yesterday was a joke of a day . Not again today.
- VANTEL

Yes.
Positivity Saturday


I can walk today, i can even sit up for 15 minute stretches and it appears there isn't any nerve or permanent damage!

I'm looking forward to see what the lines look like in game one!

And I got .75c per hour raise
- CanuckDon

You must have been an exceptional Greeter. Right on!

That's the thing, JV will be hard pressed to create offense on that line and won't get PP time either.
- Nucker101

Like last year, last pre season game means squat. Remember the outrage over Horvat on the 4rth? He actually only spent 3 or 4 minutes with 4rth liners in the opener but people still go on about Horvat being used as a 4rth liner. Even after 81.75% the games he was top 6...

If JV makes the team, he'll get used in different situations pretty quick. Coaches love guys with foot speed that are hungry for minutes. I expect JV will see time on all of the bottom 3 lines this season. Archie doesn't have the versatility to be that guy.

Like last year, last pre season game means squat. Remember the outrage over Horvat on the 4rth? He actually only spent 3 or 4 minutes with 4rth liners in the opener but people still go on about Horvat being used as a 4rth liner. Even after 81.75% the games he was top 6...

If JV makes the team, he'll get used in different situations pretty quick. Coaches love guys with foot speed that are hungry for minutes. I expect JV will see time on all of the bottom 3 lines this season. Archie doesn't have the versatility to be that guy.
- boonerbuck

Difference is that Horvat had Sutter/Vey ahead of him on the depth chart at center. The oath to top 6 minutes + PP time was easier.

JV is behind Daniel, Eriksson, Vanek, Baertschi, Boeser, Granlund/Gagner(whichever one is playing wing) for top 6 mins and PP time.

I have no issues with him making the team or sending him down since I can see the positives in making either choice. The only way I'm against it is if he's with Dorsett and Sutter and playing 8-9 minutes per game. I don't think that's the best for his offensive confidence/development.

AHL has way more goonery than the NHL, and more enforcers in general that are big boys. It's not like this is CHL video. A lot of AHL teams have at least 1 to protect their NHL club's prospects.
- Nucker101

Agreed, (wow, thats rare on here, huh?) but I don;t see how the best of minor league reputations is better than a good NHL one. In that respect, I think Archie is a long way off of replacing Dorsett. Not to say he is not one tough SOB.

Like last year, last pre season game means squat. Remember the outrage over Horvat on the 4rth? He actually only spent 3 or 4 minutes with 4rth liners in the opener but people still go on about Horvat being used as a 4rth liner. Even after 81.75% the games he was top 6...

If JV makes the team, he'll get used in different situations pretty quick. Coaches love guys with foot speed that are hungry for minutes. I expect JV will see time on all of the bottom 3 lines this season. Archie doesn't have the versatility to be that guy.
- boonerbuck

I hate it when you make an excellent point. ....................

Despite what the "professionals always knows more than us" crowd says, GM's do a lot of stupid poop and a lot of it is obvious from the moment the move/signing happens, it's not just hindsight.
- Nucker101

The closer you are to a tree the less you see the forest behind it.

Problem facing any decision right now is, who kills penalties after Sutter Granlund and Erickson? Maybe Bo and Dorsett.