The top team is playing at around 72% then the next few 65% and the majority around45- 55% .Then you have a few 40% and under.

There are not major gaps between being bad mediocre and being good. Calgary and Vegas have won 6 more games than us.
- VANTEL

Not a large gap and either could potentially have a dumpster fire losing streak like we did as well.

Flower or Gio get injured all bets are off.

Not a large gap and either could potentially have a dumpster fire losing streak like we did as well.

Flower or Gio get injured all bets are off.
- thundachunk

I like the progress this year. The last road trip was 3 and 3 .

We win two games plan the parade. We lose two games fire Benning.

I like the progress this year. The last road trip was 3 and 3 .

We win two games plan the parade. We lose two games fire Benning.
- VANTEL

EP goes down and we're 1 game under 500 and everyone is back to the emotional state of the last 3 years

So they are further from being competitive because the young players are leading the team?
- manvanfan

No. They are further than being competitive because they lack the skill and talent that top teams have, age aside. The fact that they are younger isnt bad, its good considering the direction this team needed to go in as far as a rebuild. I think the team is going in the right direction, but i think we need a bunch of pieces to be close to where those top teams are at.

Just my opinion though

No. They are further than being competitive because they lack the skill and talent that top teams have, age aside. The fact that they are younger isnt bad, its good considering the direction this team needed to go in as far as a rebuild. I think the team is going in the right direction, but i think we need a bunch of pieces to be close to where those top teams are at.
- Codes1087

Do you think at the start of next year Biega Nilsson MDZ Pouliot Schaller Goldobin Granlund Motte Leipsic Sutter will all be on the Canucks? I think half of them will be replaced so how do you know how long it will take?

We knew this year was lets go one more year with a high draft pick but they exceeded expectations

No. They are further than being competitive because they lack the skill and talent that top teams have, age aside. The fact that they are younger isnt bad, its good considering the direction this team needed to go in as far as a rebuild. I think the team is going in the right direction, but i think we need a bunch of pieces to be close to where those top teams are at.
- Codes1087

Once our Goaltending solidifies with Demko getting established and Hughes becomes an NHL regular I think things will look a lot different. Not saying we will be competing for a cup at that point, but I think the light at the end of the tunnel will be a lot closer

Do you think at the start of next year Biega Nilsson MDZ Pouliot Schaller Goldobin Granlund Motte Leipsic Sutter will all be on the Canucks? I think half of them will be replaced so how do you know how long it will take?

We knew this year was lets go one more year with a high draft pick but they exceeded expectations
- VANTEL

Do you think at the start of next year Biega Nilsson MDZ Pouliot Schaller Goldobin Granlund Motte Leipsic Sutter will all be on the Canucks? I think half of them will be replaced so how do you know how long it will take?

We knew this year was lets go one more year with a high draft pick but they exceeded expectations
- VANTEL

I hoped more than half are replaced tbh lol.

And you are bang on. We all knew the Canucks would be bad this year, they have exceeded expectations at times, sporadically, but are still the team we all thought they were. And I agree, another high draft pick is the best way to go

Once our Goaltending solidifies with Demko getting established and Hughes becomes an NHL regular I think things will look a lot different. Not saying we will be competing for a cup at that point, but I think the light at the end of the tunnel will be a lot closer
- NorthNuck

the prospect of having Hughes replace any of our bottom 4 D, and the idea of Demko being a backup is definitely exciting.

the prospect of having Hughes replace any of our bottom 4 D, and the idea of Demko being a backup is definitely exciting.
- Codes1087

On a side note, it's a little ironic that as our future in net is coming into focus with Demko and DiPietro, Markstrom finally finds his game(if only for a month so far) at the NHL level

I hoped more than half are replaced tbh lol.

And you are bang on. We all knew the Canucks would be bad this year, they have exceeded expectations at times, sporadically, but are still the team we all thought they were. And I agree, another high draft pick is the best way to go
- Codes1087

I think the team started the year thinking one more high draft pick but I honestly am not sure how they feel now. Like I said before I don't have high expectations of this years draft.

The fact that Canucks were discussing about bringing in Hughes now shows they don't like the current situation with the LHD or they want to push for the playoffs.

I think the team started the year thinking one more high draft pick but I honestly am not sure how they feel now. Like I said before I don't have high expectations of this years draft.

The fact that Canucks were discussing about bringing in Hughes now shows they don't like the current situation with the LHD or they want to push for the playoffs.
- VANTEL

Only lefties that are safe are Edler and maybe Hutton so you're probably right.

No. They are further than being competitive because they lack the skill and talent that top teams have, age aside. The fact that they are younger isnt bad, its good considering the direction this team needed to go in as far as a rebuild. I think the team is going in the right direction, but i think we need a bunch of pieces to be close to where those top teams are at.

Just my opinion though
- Codes1087

https://canucksarmy.com/2...-jeremys-winter-rankings/

Just in time for some stat based rankings for the upcoming draft. I personally hate Jeremy Davis. His rankings aren't horrible but it's more or less how he takes how he looks at his own numbers.

Like the fact that Cozen's was behind Dach in points until Lethbridge went out and got a few of the top scoring junior players for him to play with and his point totals have SKY rocketed. Where as Dach is still leading his junior team and isn't far behind considering he has 1 point in 10 games stretch.

I think the team started the year thinking one more high draft pick but I honestly am not sure how they feel now. Like I said before I don't have high expectations of this years draft.

The fact that Canucks were discussing about bringing in Hughes now shows they don't like the current situation with the LHD or they want to push for the playoffs.
- VANTEL

Im happy to know no matter how many games hughes plays after his Michigan season, he cant burn a year of his expansion eligibility. I think its inevitable that he plays this year, but youre right, its interesting to hear the Canucks contemplating about asking him to leave ncaa early and help.

Wake me up when Peteys back.

Wake me up when Peteys back.
- bloatedmosquito

Whoops he just popped up

Wake me up when Peteys back.
- bloatedmosquito

pretty much lol

Whoops he just popped up
- A_SteamingLombardi

Ha, doesn’t happen too often for us old guys.

Im happy to know no matter how many games hughes plays after his Michigan season, he cant burn a year of his expansion eligibility. I think its inevitable that he plays this year, but youre right, its interesting to hear the Canucks contemplating about asking him to leave ncaa early and help.
- Codes1087

Michigan sucks.

How many of you guys are going to go stir crazy waiting until Thurs for a Canuck game?

How many of you guys are going to go stir crazy waiting until Thurs for a Canuck game?
- A_SteamingLombardi

it actually lets me focus on work a little bit

Michigan sucks.
- manvanfan

How many of you guys are going to go stir crazy waiting until Thurs for a Canuck game?
- A_SteamingLombardi

I am glad they are getting a break let the league catch up in games .

Only College football game I watch all season. Championship game. Clemson vs Alabama.

Not disappointing so far.

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