People said Weirchioch was too slow and Pouliot was a fire drill . Both have been decent this year. Like Green said it is like having 25 NHL players. Vegas has a good D no room for him.

It would just be depth and with two Dmen down already I would pick him up and put him in the press box. We only have 46 contracts according to Cap Friendly
- VANTEL

*Using this post as a leapfrog, and full disclosure I like Pouliot and liked the trade for him*

Do people think Pouliot's decent play is a result of the opportunity given, and that he is actually a good player? Or does the guy that couldnt crack the back-to-back Cup champion's lineup simply highlight how far away this team is and/or the low standards we have as a fanbase?

I honestly cant decide, because I like the kid and hope he pans out. But after watching the likes of Bartowski, Weber, Larsen, and Biega the past few years, I cant tell if my expectations are much much lower for a bottom pairing/specialist or if he could actually develop

He was the great hope coming into last year, but apparently Desjardins didn't use him properly, and then he was the cause of Rodin being re-injured by not being used properly.

Now with him being recalled, hopefully Goldobin will be recalled and nothing will be able to stop the Canucks...
- Makita

stupid Willie, never played him and then when he did he turned about to be still hurt. What an idiot

who broke the internet?

anyways Nucks vs Stars tonight is tough one for the boys , but i'll go limbing and say 4-3 for us Go Canucks Go
- onesmallleap

We never beat Dallas.

8-2 Stars.

Nuk4u just got a chubby.

- boonerbuck

bahahahaha

I'm not sure what is up with Rodin getting recalled.

is he ready to play in the nhl or is he still rehabbing, or is that part of the reason he is getting recalled, so the staff can see how he looks in practice?

or is it a numbers game in Utica, he's been one of the vets sitting, so whats the diff if he is in the press box in Utica or Vancouver?
- hillbillydeluxe

He's actually played the last couple of games and has been improving his conditioning.

*Using this post as a leapfrog, and full disclosure I like Pouliot and liked the trade for him*

Do people think Pouliot's decent play is a result of the opportunity given, and that he is actually a good player? Or does the guy that couldnt crack the back-to-back Cup champion's lineup simply highlight how far away this team is and/or the low standards we have as a fanbase?

I honestly cant decide, because I like the kid and hope he pans out. But after watching the likes of Bartowski, Weber, Larsen, and Biega the past few years, I cant tell if my expectations are much much lower for a bottom pairing/specialist or if he could actually develop
- WhiteLie

Bold post with this group my friend, I agree with your thoughts and I am also surprised by Pouliots game "so far". Pouliots making good choices regardless of the teams fortunes good or bad, you could argue that his better play is helping the Canucks, than the fire drill we've seen from the others listed above.

But it's still so early to judge the player because of the hand full of games played, hopefully everything doesn't come off the rails, and the team can grow together, with cohesiveness.

I am concerned with Greens defensive strategy of not pressuring players behind the net, having defenders standing on either side of the goalie waving their sticks is a bit concerning.

*Using this post as a leapfrog, and full disclosure I like Pouliot and liked the trade for him*

Do people think Pouliot's decent play is a result of the opportunity given, and that he is actually a good player? Or does the guy that couldnt crack the back-to-back Cup champion's lineup simply highlight how far away this team is and/or the low standards we have as a fanbase?

I honestly cant decide, because I like the kid and hope he pans out. But after watching the likes of Bartowski, Weber, Larsen, and Biega the past few years, I cant tell if my expectations are much much lower for a bottom pairing/specialist or if he could actually develop
- WhiteLie

Low risk, high reward potential with Pouliot. If he buys into the coaching staff and systems, we could have a beauty there.

Sometimes it's simply just a change of scenery. He's lucky for the most part he's off the media's radar.

Fingers crossed, he's still young.

He's actually played the last couple of games and has been improving his conditioning.
- boonerbuck

from the last Utica post game blog on CA https://canucksarmy.com/2...h-6-3-win-over-charlotte/

Rodin is looking better with each game. He needs to get his feet under him and show what he is to this club and today he managed to pick up two helpers while also putting three shots on net. As I hadn’t really seen much of Rodin before his brief appearances in Vancouver last season, I don’t really know what his skating looked like prior to his injury trouble. I do however feel like his skating in his three games in Utica so far has looked decent, and a bit more fluid with each game.

I hope he is ready when he gets his shot.

We have some depth but really don't know what these guys like Rodin, Goldobin or Boucher can do with a good stretch, if anything, with the big club. They should be chomping at the bit with TG rolling 4 lines.

He was the great hope coming into last year, but apparently Desjardins didn't use him properly, and then he was the cause of Rodin being re-injured by not being used properly.

Now with him being recalled, hopefully Goldobin will be recalled and nothing will be able to stop the Canucks...
- Makita

Boucher is the missing link.
Boucher Goldobin Rodin are the elite 1st line this club has been looking for. Still don't understand why the Canucks aren't cup favourites.

*Using this post as a leapfrog, and full disclosure I like Pouliot and liked the trade for him*

Do people think Pouliot's decent play is a result of the opportunity given, and that he is actually a good player? Or does the guy that couldnt crack the back-to-back Cup champion's lineup simply highlight how far away this team is and/or the low standards we have as a fanbase?

I honestly cant decide, because I like the kid and hope he pans out. But after watching the likes of Bartowski, Weber, Larsen, and Biega the past few years, I cant tell if my expectations are much much lower for a bottom pairing/specialist or if he could actually develop
- WhiteLie

I'm liking the Pouliot deal right now. I expected more cluster(frank) out of him but he competes and looks to have potential still. I have some optimism there... a useful player at the very least.

We've seen a decent depth upgrade in the lower end of the roster. With this brings players that still have upside or need a change of scenery. Of course this was said about past aquisitions but it's pretty clear players like Pouliot, Burmistrov, and Nillson are much better depth additions and cap well spent. Even Del Zotto and Vanek are decent value signings so far. It sure makes the Eriksson deal look ill.

I'm liking the Pouliot deal right now. I expected more cluster(frank) out of him but he competes and looks to have potential still. I have some optimism there... a useful player at the very least.

We've seen a decent depth upgrade in the lower end of the roster. With this brings players that still have upside or need a change of scenery. Of course this was said about past aquisitions but it's pretty clear players like Pouliot, Burmistrov, and Nillson are much better depth additions and cap well spent. Even Del Zotto and Vanek are decent value signings so far. It sure makes the Eriksson deal look ill.

- boonerbuck

It is looking good. Maybe it's a comfort zone thing as well as Pouliot played so well for Green in Portland.

Burmi, Vanek, MDZ and Nilsson have all had moments...waiting for Gagner to follow suit.

*Using this post as a leapfrog, and full disclosure I like Pouliot and liked the trade for him*

Do people think Pouliot's decent play is a result of the opportunity given, and that he is actually a good player? Or does the guy that couldnt crack the back-to-back Cup champion's lineup simply highlight how far away this team is and/or the low standards we have as a fanbase?

I honestly cant decide, because I like the kid and hope he pans out. But after watching the likes of Bartowski, Weber, Larsen, and Biega the past few years, I cant tell if my expectations are much much lower for a bottom pairing/specialist or if he could actually develop
- WhiteLie

Good thoughts. I like the little I've seen so far, and agree it's too early to fully judge him or the trade. Probably a little bit of both: some players just work better in some systems than others, and the Canucks (seemingly) suck enough to give some players bigger roles.

Of the examples of past Canucks you gave, Weber actually went to Nashville and was decent down there for them. There have been a few Canucks who, after leaving, went and had decent seasons playing for other teams – and people half-lamented giving up on X player. Sometimes it's just a system/dynamic/voice change that helps.

Boucher is the missing link.
Boucher Goldobin Rodin are the elite 1st line this club has been looking for. Still don't understand why the Canucks aren't cup favourites.
- Marwood

Don't forget Gonch. He scored.

Boucher is the missing link.
Boucher Goldobin Rodin are the elite 1st line this club has been looking for. Still don't understand why the Canucks aren't cup favourites.
- Marwood

Waving your pom-poms again, I see.😈

Waving your pom-poms again, I see.😈
- Renidrag

Bold post with this group my friend, I agree with your thoughts and I am also surprised by Pouliots game "so far". Pouliots making good choices regardless of the teams fortunes good or bad, you could argue that his better play is helping the Canucks, than the fire drill we've seen from the others listed above.

But it's still so early to judge the player because of the hand full of games played, hopefully everything doesn't come off the rails, and the team can grow together, with cohesiveness.

I am concerned with Greens defensive strategy of not pressuring players behind the net, having defenders standing on either side of the goalie waving their sticks is a bit concerning.
- Makita

I was hoping the disclaimer would confirm that this wasnt a hater/hysteria post

Agreed its a small sample size, though he remains fairly solid despite the injury and Gudbranson suspension that gave him a bigger role. I see the tools to succeed, but obviously it wasnt clicking in PIT. Just having a hard time getting my hopes up when he was cast aside by a team that could have used his services the past couple seasons

Low risk, high reward potential with Pouliot. If he buys into the coaching staff and systems, we could have a beauty there.

Sometimes it's simply just a change of scenery. He's lucky for the most part he's off the media's radar.

Fingers crossed, he's still young.
- VanHockeyGuy

I am hoping so. Visually he looks good out there with his skating and puck-moving, particularly on the PP. Just hoping he can remain effective with larger minutes

I'm liking the Pouliot deal right now. I expected more cluster(frank) out of him but he competes and looks to have potential still. I have some optimism there... a useful player at the very least.

We've seen a decent depth upgrade in the lower end of the roster. With this brings players that still have upside or need a change of scenery. Of course this was said about past aquisitions but it's pretty clear players like Pouliot, Burmistrov, and Nillson are much better depth additions and cap well spent. Even Del Zotto and Vanek are decent value signings so far. It sure makes the Eriksson deal look ill.

- boonerbuck

Agree with this all

Good thoughts. I like the little I've seen so far, and agree it's too early to fully judge him or the trade. Probably a little bit of both: some players just work better in some systems than others, and the Canucks (seemingly) suck enough to give some players bigger roles.

Of the examples of past Canucks you gave, Weber actually went to Nashville and was decent down there for them. There have been a few Canucks who, after leaving, went and had decent seasons playing for other teams – and people half-lamented giving up on X player. Sometimes it's just a system/dynamic/voice change that helps.
- NewYorkNuck

True, though Weber remains a bottom pairing in Nashville. Here he was forced into a larger role and had no support around him, often leaving him exposed/overwhelmed. Its always tough to make comparisons for those reasons you gave, but I am certainly happier that Pouliot has handled his opportunity well enough thus far.

Even with the small sample size, I think with all D healthy I'd like them to find a way to keep him in the lineup, even just to QB a powerplay unit

Hes starting slow but only is making 3 something a year, i think his value will really come when the twins retire and he can be that vet guy, who could play top 6 if injuries hit
- phyllee

Thats a very good assumption why he is signed. Gagner over an 82 game season is better than a game by game analysis.

who broke the internet?

anyways Nucks vs Stars tonight is tough one for the boys , but i'll go limbing and say 4-3 for us Go Canucks Go
- onesmallleap

Stars r a hard team to predict.
On one hand they can fill the net & on the other hand have their net filled. Chances r we r in for a high scoring game. Goalies can be the difference so i’ll say 5-3 for the good guys.

11-1 for Dallas.
- LeftCoaster

3 field goals & a safety?

Boeser injury must be worse than what is being reported
- Reubenkincade

Most likely precautionary & no rush in the early going. Maybe a week off is best?

Boucher is the missing link.
Boucher Goldobin Rodin are the elite 1st line this club has been looking for. Still don't understand why the Canucks aren't cup favourites.
- Marwood

We r sandbagging our way as a bubble team. Then be the Sens 2.0 but going all the way sweeping TBL for Stanleys Mug.

It is looking good. Maybe it's a comfort zone thing as well as Pouliot played so well for Green in Portland.

Burmi, Vanek, MDZ and Nilsson have all had moments...waiting for Gagner to follow suit.
- LordHumungous

I’m liking all those signings so far👍
Vanek is as advertised getting nice timely goals. Burmi skates well & plays smart. MDZ has been a steady force. Nillson has been a real cheap surprise that makes Marky either get it in high gear or share the load til Demko takes over.