From what I've seen of him this year, he does pass and shoot but I think he prefers to shoot, although he's made some sick passes to team mates. I think that is why people are advocating splitting him and Boeser up 5v5.
- 93Nucks

Only for scoring balance & make it hard for ops match ups. Can put them together sometimes in game 5 v 5.

Hopefully Pettersson can transition to center by the trade deadline and Gaudette has a good year in Utica so they can take over the top nine center spots with Horvat. That pushes Sutter out the door for what I hope is a 2nd round pick.
- LeftCoaster

Ideally yes. If not then strong up the middle is a great way to break in kids on the wing to compete for spots.

That would be the dream scenario. Sutter and one of Edler/ Tanev need to go at the TDL for picks. I’m already excited for the draft. Need to figure out what sign to bring and which executive to throw a latte at
Edit: I strongly leaning towards Dubas.
- CanuckDon

Dubas has not really done anything yet. Signing JT was JT wanting in Toronto. Lots of contracts to sort out still & no move for a D yet. He can be in cap trouble awfully fast.

Here's hoping Fabbro's team loses a heartbreaker in the NCAA finals and he's pulled back in for another year to win it all
- NorthNuck

I like an earlier post Fabbro stays in college then signs with us as a UFA 😂😂👍

Is Lockwood confirmed to return to Michigan?
- 1970vintage

I believe so

I liked the Lockwood pick a lot, it's a shame he's so injury prone. I thought he had Hansen-like upside if he developed well.

Not writing him off completely, but he's more of a wildcard long shot prospect now(Jasek/Palmu tier) since it's tough for a prospect to miss so much development time.
- Nucker101

I’m really liking our prosoect wing depth. Tons of competition only helps us. Future assets for trading if they can excel as a group. Still drafting C’s & D’s are priority unless a winger says BPA.

I agree with Vantel, I don't think Green is a fan of Golodbin due to his play away from the puck.


Gaunce >>> Granlund

has like 40 pounds on Granlund too
- Nucker101

Goldobin & JV are very similar in that TG wants much more from them both. If not scoring there are all the small things to do. Take a page out of Burrows & Hansens book. To be top 6 you score & puck possession if not 3rd line it is & someone else guns for your spot. The clock is ticking more so on Goldy.

Some fans have a tough time fairly evaluating overpaid players. Guys like Beagle and Eriksson are still useful players.
- Nucker101

I agree but in LE’s case he needs to score 25+. Beagle just be himself & its fine.

This goes for JV as well. TG needs to take a page out of Gallant's book and have all players work their asses off every shift. Absolutely no more coasting for Goldy and JV
- Bakwas

Sedins gone & team just ratched up thr speed & yes its a must all 4 lines skate every shift. Rolling 4 lines is finally possible.

Yes, I don’t understand why it’s hard to separate the contract from the player. Beagle will be solid for two years and then an anchor most likely
- CanuckDon

Agree. We have cap space so its irrelevant & only giving quality shifts should matter.

Ashton Sautner: “I had to prove that if I wasn’t going to put up numbers like I did in junior (51 WHL points with Edmonton in 2014-15) I had to bring something else.” #Canucks
- LeftCoaster

Nice post thx.
Sautner has his poop together 👍

this is the harsh reality for a lot of prospects, unless you have actual high end skill, you're gonna have to adapt in the pros and learn to embrace being a role players.
- Nucker101

That was TG’s MO coming out of Jr. That is how you impress a coach & gain his confidence.

I don't know much on Goldy's background before pro but I did watch alot of JV when he played for the Hitmen.

His work ethic was always in question.

#nomorecoasting


- LordHumungous

Reality smacked him in the face hard. He’s getting it so time will tell & he knows it.