Jeff Paterson

fun with numbers:
#Canucks are 24-24-7 through 55 games (55 points)
*would have to go 17-9-1 to get to 90
*would have to go 15-12 to get to 85

12-12-3 is my guess.

/Cam Robinson/
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I believe he could and I believe there will be discussions with Tyler Madden, his family and advisor about it. But I’m the end I think he’ll go back to Northeastern for one more.

Jeff Paterson

fun with numbers:
#Canucks are 24-24-7 through 55 games (55 points)
*would have to go 17-9-1 to get to 90
*would have to go 15-12 to get to 85

12-12-3 is my guess.
- manvanfan

I will be thrilled if they are .500

Who predicted that at the start of they year, only Mr Chunk

/Cam Robinson/
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I believe he could and I believe there will be discussions with Tyler Madden, his family and advisor about it. But I’m the end I think he’ll go back to Northeastern for one more.
- manvanfan

He should, at least IMO, another year of development would serve him well.

How is it risky?
- canucksfan1944

Potentially you give up a lot to get said player gambling your teams future. If you don’t get said player it’s still a big deal and I believe other GM’s take note which also hurts with future negotiations.

Jake 29 G 27A
Neely 53 G 53A


I did see the winky face
- VANTEL

Adjusted for era, they're actually very similar, production wise.

Jeff Paterson

fun with numbers:
#Canucks are 24-24-7 through 55 games (55 points)
*would have to go 17-9-1 to get to 90
*would have to go 15-12 to get to 85

12-12-3 is my guess.
- manvanfan

Sweet, I've always wanted to draft 14ov

Sharks are playing really well, could be this years Capitals in that no one is really paying attention to them or predicting them as Cup contenders.

I will be thrilled if they are .500

Who predicted that at the start of they year, only Mr Chunk
- VANTEL

I predicted them to get 79 points then after the first few games I raised it to 81 points.

I predicted them to get 79 points then after the first few games I raised it to 81 points.
- manvanfan

I said less than 73 points, then Pettersson totally (frank)ed me over

Adjusted for era, they're actually very similar, production wise.
- Pres.cup

Except Neely was playing beind captain Stan Smyl and Tony Tanti, I saw an interview where he said he just couldn't get any ice behind those guys. Tani scored 45 goals as a 20 year old. Neely was excited to get an opportunity in Boston.

Jake can get ice if he'd earn it, there's no one but Boeser in front of him.

He should, at least IMO, another year of development would serve him well.
- LeftCoaster

If he continues his pace through the rest of the season, I would like to see him in the AHL next season. For some to get better, they need to play with better competition and with better line mates. His pace is really only matched by a 24 year old on the team and a 21 year old defensemen.

I also don't see him as a future centre.

If he continues his pace through the rest of the season, I would like to see him in the AHL next season. For some to get better, they need to play with better competition and with better line mates. His pace is really only matched by a 24 year old on the team and a 21 year old defensemen.

I also don't see him as a future centre.
- manvanfan

Big step for a small kid!!

Big step for a small kid!!
- LeftCoaster

You really do have weight issues.

You really do have weight issues.
- manvanfan

I don't personally but I do with light kids trying to make my hockey team lol.

I don't personally but I do with light kids trying to make my hockey team lol.
- LeftCoaster

I didn't say NHL, I said AHL.

He's skinny, he could easily put on 10-15 lbs this summer.

I didn't say NHL, I said AHL.

He's skinny, he could easily put on 10-15 lbs this summer.
- manvanfan

True...I still think it's a big jump for him, but hey, he looks talented and skilled. So do a lot of kids until they come up against men in pro leagues though.

I said less than 73 points, then Pettersson totally (frank)ed me over
- LeftCoaster

I said 55 so if they get no more I'll be right, there's that IF again.

I said 55 so if they get no more I'll be right, there's that IF again.
- A_SteamingLombardi

I didn't say NHL, I said AHL.

He's skinny, he could easily put on 10-15 lbs this summer.
- manvanfan

This is why we need to keep Jake around.

This is why we need to keep Jake around.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Outside of Jake, Roussel, Motte. Van has a pretty non existent forecheck.

Ed Jovanoski on Sportsnet 650 on Gudbranson : "He just has to get back to basics. He is a guy who has had a little bit of struggles late but I think he is going to continue to grow when he gets his confidence back. Video and amnesia are key for Erik." #SN650



27 years old and 441 games under his belt.

Ed Jovanoski on Sportsnet 650 on Gudbranson : "He just has to get back to basics. He is a guy who has had a little bit of struggles late but I think he is going to continue to grow when he gets his confidence back. Video and amnesia are key for Erik." #SN650



27 years old and 441 games under his belt.
- manvanfan

exactly

Gudbranson just isn't built for today's game, imagine if some random AHL dude played exactly like him, most fans would be saying that he should be scratched/waived, but Gudbranson's pedigree, personality and rep buys him this longer rope with some fans.

I get that this team team is soft as butter, but that doesn't mean that a guy who's physical and fights once in awhile should be given a pass for being an overpaid scrub. Just sign a 4th line winger plug who will fight and hit, at least you can hide that dude from getting exposed.


If calling a bad player bad makes me a "hater" then I'm a proud hater

exactly

Gudbranson just isn't built for today's game, imagine if some random AHL dude played exactly like him, most fans would be saying that he should be scratched/waived, but Gudbranson's pedigree, personality and rep buys him this longer rope with some fans.

I get that this team team is soft as butter, but that doesn't mean that a guy who's physical and fights once in awhile should be given a pass for being an overpaid scrub. Just sign a 4th line winger plug who will fight and hit, at least you can hide that dude from getting exposed.


If calling a bad player bad makes me a "hater" then I'm a proud hater
- Nucker101

Luke Schenn credited Dallas Eakins with "turning around his game" with the San Diego Gulls.

What I find a bit odd is that a defensemen that has played his entire career in the NHL has now turned it around and is preforming better at 29. Of course he is, he's playing against a lower level of competition. A player that has struggled in the NHL who has never been sent to the AHL until now.

Gudbranson is not much different. He has struggled in the NHL for a long time but has only played 2 AHL games.

Both drafted high and expected to just step into the NHL and perform. Maybe if these players had AHL seasoning and were developed differently, they would be different players now.

#Canucks⁠ ⁠ Elias Pettersson now with 25 goals on the year. Only 4 other players have scored more goals in their rookie season for @Canucks

Pavel Bure (34) 1991-92
Trevor Linden (30) 1988-89
Brock Boeser ((29) 2017-18
Dennis Ververgaert (26) 1973-74