Things could be a lot worse, Gaunce could be on the team.

Seriously Sutter is one small insignificant issue with this team, but I understand the desire to focus on one individual to choose to pick on.
- Makita

Oh, the irony.....

Sutter isn’t “the” problem, just like Beagle isn’t the problem or Eriksson isn’t the problem. The problem is when you put them all (and others) together and for the most part, none of them are contributing to the “score more goals than the other team” part of winning and loosing.

At least with Gaunce he only takes up a small portion of the salary cap.
- 1970vintage

Defensive forwards like sutter and beagle are a necessity every bit as much as goal scorers. Its how you beat teams that would outscore you otherwise.
Part of scoring more goals than the other team is preventing that team from scoring

Sutter isn’t “the” problem, just like Beagle isn’t the problem or Eriksson isn’t the problem. The problem is when you put them all (and others) together and for the most part, none of them are contributing to the “score more goals than the other team” part of winning and loosing.

At least with Gaunce he only takes up a small portion of the salary cap.
- 1970vintage

You have the upper paragraph correct, and who the hell cares about the salary cap.

Gaunce is not a good player, if he was he would be on the team. Look at the injuries, where is Gaunce, why oh why is this poor unjustly talented player not with the Canucks?

Oh, the irony.....
- Pres.cup

I only pick his name because someone has a hard on for him..

I only pick his name because someone has a hard on for him..
- Makita

3LC next season.

3LC next season.
- manvanfan

He’s taking Horvat’s job?!



But in seriousness we win the lotto, draft Hughes, then Horvat does become 3C

He’s taking Horvat’s job?!



But in seriousness we win the lotto, draft Hughes, then Horvat does become 3C
- NewYorkNuck

Id use Hughes as a winger. Hes not very good defensively right now.

It would be hard for JB not take Quinns brother if possible, I wonder if he would though.

Things could be a lot worse, Gaunce could be on the team.

Seriously Sutter is one small insignificant issue with this team, but I understand the desire to focus on one individual to choose to pick on.
- Makita

lol very true. We did it with Hansen here and he was actually a pretty good player for us.

Hearing Demko is being placed on IR.
If this is the case, I hope we get a look at MacEwen.

Hearing Demko is being placed on IR.
If this is the case, I hope we get a look at MacEwen.
- Reubenkincade

Team needs a new head trainer.

Playoffs

Hearing Demko is being placed on IR.
If this is the case, I hope we get a look at MacEwen.
- Reubenkincade

Nice. Another injury-prone player.

Exactly what we need.

Nice. Another injury-prone player.

Exactly what we need.


- LordHumungous

Demko = OJ 2.0

You have the upper paragraph correct, and who the hell cares about the salary cap.

Gaunce is not a good player, if he was he would be on the team. Look at the injuries, where is Gaunce, why oh why is this poor unjustly talented player not with the Canucks?
- Makita

Gaunce has had more than enough opportunity but it's obvious he could not pack Beag's, Sutter's or LE's lunch on his best day...hence being a career AHL'er. It is what it is. Saving against the cap is one thing, but having Gaunce up here for 4th line minutes is redundant considering he's never going to be a consistent NHL player.

Team needs a new head trainer.
- manvanfan

Well that’s a new one, Demko participates in one practice gets injured and it’s the head trainers fault.

Well that’s a new one, Demko participates in one practice gets injured and it’s the head trainers fault.
- Makita

I blame the Sedins

Id use Hughes as a winger. Hes not very good defensively right now.

It would be hard for JB not take Quinns brother if possible, I wonder if he would though.
- manvanfan

I think he would 100% take him — not only for the whole brother thing (he spoke so highly about QH before the draft and told his family he was going to take him if he fell), but he’s the consenus number one pick for every scout/mock draft out there.

Having him play wing would be a great transition though, basically a faster patty kane on Bo’s line.

I think he would 100% take him — not only for the whole brother thing (he spoke so highly about QH before the draft and told his family he was going to take him if he fell), but he’s the consenus number one pick for every scout/mock draft out there.

Having him play wing would be a great transition though, basically a faster patty kane on Bo’s line.
- NewYorkNuck

Byram 21 goals 3 OT winners

Byram 21 goals 3 OT winners
- VANTEL

A more realistic pick, still a reach.

I blame the Sedins
- VANTEL

We don’t care what a leafer thinks.

You have the upper paragraph correct, and who the hell cares about the salary cap.

Gaunce is not a good player, if he was he would be on the team. Look at the injuries, where is Gaunce, why oh why is this poor unjustly talented player not with the Canucks?

I understand the desire to focus on one individual to choose to pick on.
- Makita

Oh the irony.

He's not on the team because Benning spent 3 million on an older more developed version of the same player. Guance is a capable 4th liner, doesn't mean he's great or even good. But he's capable according to all advanced stats.

I only pick his name because someone has a hard on for him..
- Makita

I know.... but it is very ironic..... especially considering your conversation with Vintsy.

Gaunce has had more than enough opportunity but it's obvious he could not pack Beag's, Sutter's or LE's lunch on his best day...hence being a career AHL'er. It is what it is. Saving against the cap is one thing, but having Gaunce up here for 4th line minutes is redundant considering he's never going to be a consistent NHL player.
- LordHumungous

Agreed for the most part. I think he's the ideal 13th forward. In fact id say that guance >Schaller

Defensive forwards like sutter, guance and beagle are a necessity every bit as much as goal scorers. Its how you beat teams that would outscore you otherwise.
Part of scoring more goals than the other team is preventing that team from scoring
- SMBDragon

Agreed

I think he would 100% take him — not only for the whole brother thing (he spoke so highly about QH before the draft and told his family he was going to take him if he fell), but he’s the consenus number one pick for every scout/mock draft out there.

Having him play wing would be a great transition though, basically a faster patty kane on Bo’s line.
- NewYorkNuck

Many scouts, and I'll point to Corey Pronman specifically, will tell you that he is not as skilled as Pat Kane, so there's that.....

Its not the worst draft I've read but it's really not a great one either. I think if youre the Canucks and you have an opportunity to grab Bowen Byram or Broberg, you do it because you arent getting guys like Kakko or Hughes at this point and neither is any better than say Horvat in their prime.

I can't wait for the roasting!