Where are you pulling those numbers from? The stats I saw said 27.5 in January last year. Plus as I said the number now is somewhere between 25.4 and 26

edit: I forgot about Jokinen being added in Feb. But the point remains
- NorthNuck

www.hockeyreference.com

And stop talking about Booth killing bears or deer or whatever it was.
- 1970vintage

I think people stopped talking Booth years ago.

The date is so that rosters are pretty much set, as opposed to doing it when the season starts. Also, Jossi? Do you mean Joker, who wasn’t included in this because he was acquired at the deadline. Yes, Vanek and Sedins gone will bring the average down slightly, but if Beagle Rousel replace Gaunce and Dowde then the average goes up.
- 1970vintage

Truthfully I could't give a sh1t. Age is not a problem We have 4 players between the age of 30-33 and one of them is a spare .

Just another meaningless stat to crap on the Canucks.

I am looking forward to this TDL when Canucks trade Sutter OJ and Jake for Panarin

He's passed out.
- Marwood

Mornin Dimwood

How many teams have 23 players under the age of 25. Weren't we like 12th or 16 th?


We have 4 players including Beiga ages 30 -33
- VANTEL

Forwards statistically peak at 25.
So hobgoblin, horvat, boeser and Gaunce can all improve statistically based on historical data. All the other players will statistically decline based on historical data.

They obviously won't all improve or decline but the odds are they will.

Add in pettersson for added points and I still think we're not going to be an improving club. More entertaining, yes.

They weren't nearly as awful as Goldobin. Not even close.
Goldobin is a career AHL'er.
- Marwood

They were only bad defensively the past couple years when it was really hard for them to keep up anymore, one of them was +147 for his career and the other was +165. False narrative that they were always bad defensively.

That is a good thing.👍
- Reubenkincade

Yes. About time we have fresh blood getting the O-zone & PP starts. See what the kids can do.

First of all my predictions were for this upcoming year and not what TROLLBOY was suggesting that I said career. I never once mentioned career but like everything else he needs to add his own twist. (Suprising no one likes him )

I doubt Bo's end numbers will ever match Heriks seeing he will more than likely be a number 2 center.

Brock has been at the top of the list everywhere he plays . Not making any predictions but I do expect good things from him.
- VANTEL

I've contacted captainEO about your abusive cyber bullying.
Anonymous forums are no place for strong unsubstantiated opinions.

Good day sir.

Could you please all your wife to stop sending me letters, I gave her my number and told her to text me, I've changed my mind. [/img]

career years for everyone!
- Pres.cup

Starts with EP...

Truthfully I could't give a sh1t. Age is not a problem We have 4 players between the age of 30-33 and one of them is a spare .

Just another meaningless stat to crap on the Canucks.

I am looking forward to this TDL when Canucks trade Sutter OJ and Jake for Panarin
- VANTEL

When I mention age it is only to put into context the expectation for improvement in the roster. They players who are still growing into the league are more likely to improve than someone who has been there a long time. I’m not saying age is a problem, only that the bigger steps in improvement will happen when the team is actually in a younger stage, which isn’t quite yet. Only my opinion, and I already know you don’t agree

They don’t even have to have “career” years. As in, their ppg averages don’t have to improve drastically for this to be realistic. If 🐻 🧀 simply plays 70+ games at his normal pace he will replace a Sedin points. Yes, it would be a new career high for him, but he doesn’t have to improve his game, only play most of them, and with more games, and more favorable opportunities, he should produce.

If they experience injuries at the same pace again it could be pretty bad though.

What’s the fewest number of goals a team has scored in a season (82 game pace)?
- 1970vintage

Watch out bro. Pres was banging her head against a wall last night trying to understand. GL 😂😂

Forwards statistically peak at 25.
So hobgoblin, horvat, boeser and Gaunce can all improve statistically based on historical data. All the other players will statistically decline based on historical data.

They obviously won't all improve or decline but the odds are they will.

Add in pettersson for added points and I still think we're not going to be an improving club. More entertaining, yes.
- Pres.cup

Average Length of an NHL Player Career

A typical career of an NHL player can be summarized with one word. Its short! Over half of all NHL players play less that 100 games during their career and for approximately 5 percent of players, their first NHL game is also their last. If we look at this from a different angle, long careers are extremely rare. Only 4 percent of players (that's 1 out of 25) dress up for more than 1000 games.

Data includes all forwards, defensemen and goaltenders who played their last regular season NHL game before or during the 2013-2014 season.


When you take averages it is a very subjective number.

I believe fringe players like Granlund Goldobin and others will peak at 25 for their short careers .

Guys like Boeser and Bo will peak around 24 but carry it on into their early thirties.

The date is so that rosters are pretty much set, as opposed to doing it when the season starts. Also, Jossi? Do you mean Joker, who wasn’t included in this because he was acquired at the deadline. Yes, Vanek and Sedins gone will bring the average down slightly, but if Beagle Rousel replace Gaunce and Dowde then the average goes up.
- 1970vintage

Mornin Dimwood
- Nighthawk

He woke up

I've contacted captainEO about your abusive cyber bullying.
Anonymous forums are no place for strong unsubstantiated opinions.

Good day sir.

Could you please all your wife to stop sending me letters, I gave her my number and told her to text me, I've changed my mind.
- Pres.cup[/img]

Hard to believe no one likes you

You do make me laugh sometimes though.

He sobered up

- Pres.cup

Truthfully I could't give a sh1t. Age is not a problem We have 4 players between the age of 30-33 and one of them is a spare .

Just another meaningless stat to crap on the Canucks.

I am looking forward to this TDL when Canucks trade Sutter OJ and Jake for Panarin
- VANTEL

Slight over payment but I would pull it out and start pulling it if we landed Panarin, dude has serious game.

Leadership is not determined by age, it is an intrinsic character. Just look at Don, he is an old (frank)er and not much of a leader in these parts, slapping his boss and all
- 1970vintage

Vinty you haven’t played hockey it’s obvious

Vinty you haven’t played hockey it’s obvious
- CanuckDon

You’re full of crap, which is also obvious

I’m sure there are lots of leaders in the dressing room of your old timers team, and your squad is always out leadering the young guys you play against.

Average Length of an NHL Player Career

A typical career of an NHL player can be summarized with one word. Its short! Over half of all NHL players play less that 100 games during their career and for approximately 5 percent of players, their first NHL game is also their last. If we look at this from a different angle, long careers are extremely rare. Only 4 percent of players (that's 1 out of 25) dress up for more than 1000 games.

Data includes all forwards, defensemen and goaltenders who played their last regular season NHL game before or during the 2013-2014 season.


When you take averages it is a very subjective number.

I believe fringe players like Granlund Goldobin and others will peak at 25 for their short careers .

Guys like Boeser and Bo will peak around 24 but carry it on into their early thirties.
- VANTEL

I agree with this. Not many of our older players are offensively talented though. Brock and Bo should improve and have long careers, sutter isn't likely going to have a carr year and neither is beagle. The improvements for the team will be in entertainment value and learning the nuances of the nhl, not more points or wins.

Hard to believe no one likes you

You do make me laugh sometimes though.
- VANTEL

Nobody likes trump but he's the president....

- 1970vintage

Vinty you haven’t played hockey it’s obvious
- CanuckDon

When I mention age it is only to put into context the expectation for improvement in the roster. They players who are still growing into the league are more likely to improve than someone who has been there a long time. I’m not saying age is a problem, only that the bigger steps in improvement will happen when the team is actually in a younger stage, which isn’t quite yet. Only my opinion, and I already know you don’t agree
- 1970vintage

We agree on some things and disagree on others.

I think the biggest issue it the perception of the team with the fans and media (my take only)

I think hearing that we have the top 5 prospect pool that people think it means they are ready now. That is so far from the truth. Some of these guys are 2-3 years away if they make it at all.

I bet if you asked who is our best D prospect right now besides Hughes people would answer OJ.

He is probably 3 or 4 th . Briesbois and Sautner both have played in the AHL and were very steady. As you seen when Sautner came up he did not look out of place at all . He had 2 assists in 5 games and I think the team won all 5 games. I think OJ needs a year in the AHL .

The same on the offence . You had guys like Goldobin and Boucher who were the driving force of the Comets last year but everyone has Dahlen as the guy close to ready. I think even though Dahlen may play next year 2020 he may be still years away from being an impact player.

Nobody likes trump but he's the president....
- Pres.cup

He is also a dumb ass