It was nice to see Demko get the win in his first game. Ian Mac reported this morning that Demko, thru his agent, asked the Canucks for a game before the end of the year. Glad they could get him in and show him the different speed of the NHL vs AHL. Good for his future.

It was nice to see Demko get the win in his first game. Ian Mac reported this morning that Demko, thru his agent, asked the Canucks for a game before the end of the year. Glad they could get him in and show him the different speed of the NHL vs AHL. Good for his future.
- LeftCoaster

It was nice too see.
Did you know that is now 5 of Benning's pick that have now seen nhl action for the Canucks, the same amount as Hextall's Flyers, in the same time period?

It was nice too see.
Did you know that is now 5 of Benning's pick that have now seen nhl action for the Canucks, the same amount as Hextall's Flyers, in the same time period?


- Reubenkincade

Benning > Hextall

It was nice too see.
Did you know that is now 5 of Benning's pick that have now seen nhl action for the Canucks, the same amount as Hextall's Flyers, in the same time period?


- Reubenkincade

too bad only three of them play for the Canucks!

Just finished the game, other than the late third melt down, I like that the team is playing with tenacity.

Had an excellent visit today with Mr/Mrs. Marwood, good times, we trashed the Sedins, criticized Green, we threw a few soy lattes around, great time.
- Makita

Nice

Benning > Hextall
- Pres.cup

I hope Benning is on the Winnipeg Jets path, slow and steady wins the race. I watched the Jets vs Leafs last night and the jets have amassed a good group of kids there over the past six years.

Getting Scheifele at #7 was an absolute steal.

I hope Benning is on the Winnipeg Jets path, slow and steady wins the race. I watched the Jets vs Leafs last night and the jets have amassed a good group of kids there over the past six years.
- LeftCoaster

All of them bring a little something different and it is working good for their teams chemistry.

All of them bring a little something different and it is working good for their teams chemistry.
- thundachunk

They're big and fast with a mix of small and skilled, they looked good. Their goaltending is much improved this year and made a big difference.

Laine - Ehlers - Scheifele - Connor - Morrissey - all really good young kids who put in their time in extra years in junior or the AHL and then made the show.

Worst timing, a very Canuck thing to do eh?

Thankfully the other teams put together some wins last night. Hopefully we lose out, and can find out way back into 3rd or even 2nd last
- NewYorkNuck

It’s kind of like a player scoring a hat trick, their team would *probably* be better off if they scored one goal every game, but after three games it’s still a goal per game pace.


No one was complaining about wins before Christmas, but those points contribute just as much...

They're big and fast with a mix of small and skilled, they looked good. Their goaltending is much improved this year and made a big difference.

Laine - Ehlers - Scheifele - Connor - Morrissey - all really good young kids who put in their time in extra years in junior or the AHL and then made the show.
- LeftCoaster

Ahem——->

THat save by Demko at the beginning of the second period was big league.

Ahem——->
- 1970vintage

Yes I know he went straight to the NHL but from a pro league in Finland.

Yes I know he went straight to the NHL but from a pro league in Finland.
- LeftCoaster

Dominating in a men’s league.

THat save by Demko at the beginning of the second period was big league.
- thundachunk

The cross seam pass to the left post, streatched out with the pad and glove? Was Atkinson I think who couldn’t get it up over the pad from in tight. Demko had the glove up too, would have been more impressive if the puck did get up and he caught it!

It’s kind of like a player scoring a hat trick, their team would *probably* be better off if they scored one goal every game, but after three games it’s still a goal per game pace.


No one was complaining about wins before Christmas, but those points contribute just as much...
- 1970vintage

I like that logic.

The cross seam pass to the left post, streatched out with the pad and glove? Was Atkinson I think who couldn’t get it up over the pad from in tight. Demko had the glove up too, would have been more impressive if the puck did get up and he caught it!
- 1970vintage

That’s the one.

Yes I know he went straight to the NHL but from a pro league in Finland.
- LeftCoaster

He went straight from the draft (same age as all othe draft eligible kids) to the NHL, league be damned. If the Canucks win one of the top three picks, who are all projected to be NHL ready will you advocate slow and steady? Each player is on their own path, some need more time then others.

Yes I know he went straight to the NHL but from a pro league in Finland.
- LeftCoaster

Pettersson Gaudette OJ Lind Demko Gadj are all developing in other leagues also.

I like that logic.
- VANTEL

Maybe I’m schizophrenic because I want the team to have the best pick possible in each round, but I still prefer to see them win than lose.

I confess. I watched the game yesterday but I am scrolling through it again on the PVR. I saw few things I liked wanted to watch them again.

He went straight from the draft (same age a second all othe draft eligible kids) to the NHL, league be damned. If the Canucks win one of the top three picks, who are all projected to be NHL ready will you advocate slow and steady? Each player is on their own path, some need more time then others.
- 1970vintage

Jesus just because one player bucked the trend doesn't mean the rest didn't take the slow and steady pace, you just like to argue, is your name Manvan?

Whether you like it or not the Canucks are on the slow and steady pace for building, four out of the past five years they've finished at the bottom of the league (bottom six), with no signs of turning the corner just yet.

However, kids are soaking in other leagues.

Pettersson Gaudette OJ Lind Demko Gadj are all developing in other leagues also.
- VANTEL

Yup...I hope they can step in next year or the year after and make a positive impact on the team. Much like Winnipeg the guys are developing, it just takes awhile to see the fruits of it.

I confess. I watched the game yesterday but I am scrolling through it again on the PVR. I saw few things I liked wanted to watch them again.
- thundachunk

I liked how as the game went on Gaudette looked more confident with the puck. I think he had three shots (attempts) on one shift. He and Virtanen looked good together.

Maybe I’m schizophrenic because I want the team to have the best pick possible in each round, but I still prefer to see them win than lose.
- 1970vintage

Most of us feel exactly like that. I know I do.

Most of us feel exactly like that. I know I do.
- VANTEL

At this point I prefer to see them lose but play well and play an exciting brand of hockey.