I know this is a bizarre thing to say but I know everything there is to know about Steller sea lions. I’ve worked for DFO and UBC studying them. I’ve raised them from pups. I’ve trained them for Van Aquarium. I’ve spent way too much time on a seine fishing vessel.

The people who get upset are usually the people with the least knowledge of the subject.
- bloatedmosquito

In life, and on HockeyBuzz

Belcher says he thinks others are open to change it is mostly my opinion that I say fans don't want to make changes.

We have one of the worst D groups in the NHL yet Tanev Stecher Biega are still under contract. Most people want or have come to the conclusion Edler is back . That is 4 of the 6 returning so when I mention trade Hutton i get these type of responses bring him back.

That then is 5 of the six returning. Does this fan base really want change or are they just saying they do?

I get the feeling a lot of the Eddie Lack syndrome from the fan base.
- VANTEL

Biega can be sent down. I am good with Hutton and Stetcher as bottom pairing, and Edler/Tanev as 2nd pairing. If we could get a other t4 RHD to play with Quinn Hughes, all of a sudden our D no longer looks bad.

They have both improved regardless of their overall high end talent.

Don just wants to take jab at me because I’m criticizing Green and he seems to disagree. Same as I criticized Stecher last year.

Guess I should just be a follower and not have an opinion unless it’s against Pouliot or biega
- Makita

Stecher has improved tremendously. Hutton away from Stecher is still a major issue. Be nice to sell high on Hutton rather than re-sign.

Biega can be sent down. I am good with Hutton and Stetcher as bottom pairing, and Edler/Tanev as 2nd pairing. If we could get a other t4 RHD to play with Quinn Hughes, all of a sudden our D no longer looks bad.
- Retinalz

Actually they would still look bad . Your top pairing alone would have as many points as Trouba who plays second pair.

Why do you want to bring back Tanev who makes 4.5 plays half a year and averages 9 points a year?

Video of fisherman throwing cracks at a herd of sea lions so they don’t eat their catch. They been doing forever, especially on the bigger commercial ships.

It scares them off so you can haul your catch in. Public outrage will force DFO to react unnecessarily.
- bloatedmosquito

Until another sea lion drags a child off a dock down to Davey Jones Locker.

The Dunning-Kruger effect

Could be said of all of our GM skills too 😜
- NewYorkNuck

Lol. True. I shouldn’t have said that I know everything but I wanted to stress that I do have an educated opinion and not just talking out of my ass.

Actually they would still look bad . Your top pairing alone would have as many points as Trouba who plays second pair.

Why do you want to bring back Tanev who makes 4.5 plays half a year and averages 9 points a year?
- VANTEL

Same reason you want Beagle, or Sutter, or Gudbranson, or Schaller or Gagner, or Eriksson, or Vrbata, or or or.

I know this is a bizarre thing to say but I know everything there is to know about Steller sea lions. I’ve worked for DFO and UBC studying them. I’ve raised them from pups. I’ve trained them for Van Aquarium. I’ve spent way too much time on a seine fishing vessel.

The people who get upset are usually the people with the least knowledge of the subject.
- bloatedmosquito

wow! Ok tell us about the firecracker etc. I am a big fan of whales and aquatic life - so spill it!

Same reason you want Beagle, or Sutter, or Gudbranson, or Schaller or Gagner, or Eriksson, or Vrbata, or or or.
- 1970vintage

So when you see it is a mistake why bring it back

Until another sea lion drags a child off a dock down to Davey Jones Locker.
- 1970vintage

Lol.
I would love to take some of the bleeding hearts out to a big rookery. It is one of the most violent terrifying places on earth. It’s like being in the middle of 1000 dog fights. Really nasty big dogs.

So when you see it is a mistake why bring it back
- VANTEL

Because you believe it will be better next year. Basically, Jimbo is Kermit the Frog

https://youtu.be/WS3Lkc6Gzlk

Video of fisherman throwing cracks at a herd of sea lions so they don’t eat their catch. They been doing forever, especially on the bigger commercial ships.

It scares them off so you can haul your catch in. Public outrage will force DFO to react unnecessarily.
- bloatedmosquito

Oh never heard of that. More damn feelings 😡

Because you believe it will be better next year. Basically, Jimbo is Kermit the Frog

https://youtu.be/WS3Lkc6Gzlk
- 1970vintage

I think most people know Jim is in over his head.

Until another sea lion drags a child off a dock down to Davey Jones Locker.
- 1970vintage

That was my favourite video...maybe ever

Cortinas italian market and pizzeria. You’re welcome. Did you say yoo were driving?
- neem55

Awesome thx. No we are flying but will be renting a vehicle for a few days.

Brendan Bachelor

Lines at AM skate for the #Canucks:

Roussel-Horvat-Virtanen
Leivo-Pettersson-Boeser
Goldobin-Gaudette-Pearson
Eriksson-Beagle-Motte
(Schaller, Granlund)

Edler-Stecher
Sautner-Schenn
Pouliot-Biega
Brisebois-Tanev

Brendan Bachelor

Lines at AM skate for the #Canucks:

Roussel-Horvat-Virtanen
Leivo-Pettersson-Boeser
Goldobin-Gaudette-Pearson
Eriksson-Beagle-Motte
(Schaller, Granlund)

Edler-Stecher
Sautner-Schenn
Pouliot-Biega
Brisebois-Tanev
- VANTEL

Waive Schaller already and give ZacMac a look in the 4th line. Vantel talks about the fans not wanting to move on, how about the guys with actual authority being afraid to give a kid who’s earned it, a look down the stretch of a non-playoff season?

Not like Schaller will get claimed, he might even get some confidence back if he scores down there.

Brendan Bachelor

Lines at AM skate for the #Canucks:

Roussel-Horvat-Virtanen
Leivo-Pettersson-Boeser
Goldobin-Gaudette-Pearson
Eriksson-Beagle-Motte
(Schaller, Granlund)

Edler-Stecher
Sautner-Schenn
Pouliot-Biega
Brisebois-Tanev
- VANTEL

Good to see Virtsey back on the ice. Demko again tonight?

Actually they would still look bad . Your top pairing alone would have as many points as Trouba who plays second pair.

Why do you want to bring back Tanev who makes 4.5 plays half a year and averages 9 points a year?
- VANTEL

So every Dman has to put up 40 pts on our team or dump em? If he gets pp1 I could see Quinn putting up around 40. Edler I could see 25-30. Nobody thinks we can get EK, but we are on of the few teams trending up with the cap space, and an owner to afford what he wants. We may not get him, but we have a shot. Outside EK or trades, how do you propose we fix our D?

Myers is injured more than Tanev
Gardiner is so inept defensively that any point he gains us, he will likely lose us one as well. He would only work if he is paired with Tanev.

Benn is having a good year, but he is not an upgrade on Edler, Tanev, or Stetcher on our team. Quinn is a better option as well.

Do we trade for Trouba? Can we afford the assets yet?

You talk about fixing our D, but it isn't as easy as you think.

Biega can be sent down. I am good with Hutton and Stetcher as bottom pairing, and Edler/Tanev as 2nd pairing. If we could get a other t4 RHD to play with Quinn Hughes, all of a sudden our D no longer looks bad.
- Retinalz

So what happens when Tanev/Edler miss 30-40 games next year?

wow! Ok tell us about the firecracker etc. I am a big fan of whales and aquatic life - so spill it!
- Fisticus

Coles notes:

Steller sea lion populations threatened due to environmental change. Ocean temperature changes so food source disappears.
Sea lion forced to find other means of getting nutritional requirement.
Commercial fishing practices provide a concentrated food source with little energy spent obtaining it.
Fishermen must protect their ever shrinking catches so they use a shock technique to scare the animal away long enough to secure catch.
Public concerned that the shock tactic will harm the animal.

My opinion is it won’t harm the animal in the least.

Waive Schaller already and give ZacMac a look in the 4th line. Vantel talks about the fans not wanting to move on, how about the guys with actual authority being afraid to give a kid who’s earned it, a look down the stretch of a non-playoff season?

Not like Schaller will get claimed, he might even get some confidence back if he scores down there.
- Nucker101

They’re still in it until their not. 13-1 down the stretch ought to do it.

They’re still in it until their not. 13-1 down the stretch ought to do it.
- 1970vintage

shut up


I’d rather see what Mac and Kero can do. We already know that Schaller and Granlund suck donkey balls.

They’re still in it until their not. 13-1 down the stretch ought to do it.
- 1970vintage

totally do-able.

That was my favourite video...maybe ever
- CanuckDon

Lol.
I can just see you sitting in your bachelor pad, drinking a scotch, and laughing out loud at the tv when you see that footage.

The image is vivid.