My issue with Demko has always been his confidence. I thought he always had the skills but never trusted his head. That is why his nerves got to him at the beginning or end of the game.

I think he just took a big step. He also won his last game of the regular season . He looked great then too.
- VANTEL

Yeah, he certainly has the physical abilities to be a starter. I'm with you, I was surprised and impressed by just how well he handled the opportunity vs. Vegas. It was tough to see him leave game 7 pissed at himself considering the week he had.

Yeah, he certainly has the physical abilities to be a starter. I'm with you, I was surprised and impressed by just how well he handled the opportunity vs. Vegas. It was tough to see him leave game 7 pissed at himself considering the week he had.
- NorthNuck

If he gets his confidence he has the skills to back it up.

Personally having watched the last 2 seasons and the quality of goaltending the team has gotten, I'm just of the opinion why change what's working so well?
- NorthNuck

I think the goaltending has been outstanding, but I think they need spend the money and resources to relying less on it. The two rounds this year just wore them out defending all the time. Game 7 was a valiant effort but the skaters looked like they had nothing left in the tank

But they're contenders.
- Marwood

Please give us all your prediction Swami

Maybe finishing 28th?

I think the goaltending has been outstanding, but I think they need spend the money and resources to relying less on it. The two rounds this year just wore them out defending all the time. Game 7 was a valiant effort but the skaters looked like they had nothing left in the tank
- WhiteLie

An improved bottom 6 to help generate energy and another top 4 Dman would have helped greatly for sure.

If they move on from Markstrom, I think there is an abundance of goalies available that I would look at bringing in to compete with Demko, so to not simply hand him the job. Aside from the UFA's I've read some pieces on a few teams looking to trade so they can make runs for others
- WhiteLie

Totally agree, don't get handcuffed again.

This thread discussing hockey moves/signings

https://twitter.com/PartP...tatus/1303164605917573120

This thread discussing hockey moves/signings

https://twitter.com/PartP...tatus/1303164605917573120
- VanHockeyGuy

This thread discussing hockey moves/signings

https://twitter.com/PartP...tatus/1303164605917573120
- VanHockeyGuy

I really don’t get what people see in Podkolzin, he looks like a bull in a china shop North/South winger, he’s Leo Komarov basically.
- Pacificgem

Maybe not as entertaining

Demko played 3 great games, he needs more time as a backup/1b. Toffoli was great and should be brought back unless he prices himself out.
- NorthNuck

Sometimes they need to be thrown in the fire. Look at Carter Hart. He’s had the odd slump but he’s a gamer.
Edit: with today’s goaltending style I believe you need a good tandem. There are other options to pair with him.

Bye Jake!

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Sometimes they need to be thrown in the fire. Look at Carter Hart. He’s had the odd slump but he’s a gamer.
Edit: with today’s goaltending style I believe you need a good tandem. There are other options to pair with him.
- Shuswap Wap

Honestly, I'd prefer we sign and trade Marky to a team that needs a goalie and has the assets to give up a 1RHD... like Nashville perhaps. Fabbro would look REALLY good on our blueline right now.

Bye Jake!

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Benning - "...Jake (Virtanen) was a guy I was expecting to do more for us..."
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- VanHockeyGuy

We all were... we all were.

Bye Jake!

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Benning - "...Jake (Virtanen) was a guy I was expecting to do more for us..."
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- VanHockeyGuy

I like how he directly compared his impact to Tuch's; when not in a top-6 role you can still be effective. I cannot see him back next year, Drance projecting arbitration will award him $3 million which is money better spent elsewhere

I like how he directly compared his impact to Tuch's; when not in a top-6 role you can still be effective. I cannot see him back next year, Drance projecting arbitration will award him $3 million which is money better spent elsewhere
- WhiteLie

He's definitely not coming back. I don't think there's much "potential" people are waiting on any more. He's the best trade chip the Canucks have, would be great to see him packaged for a good young RHD

I like how he directly compared his impact to Tuch's; when not in a top-6 role you can still be effective. I cannot see him back next year, Drance projecting arbitration will award him $3 million which is money better spent elsewhere
- WhiteLie

Yup, pick and/or prospect i'd hope. Or package deal.

Yup, pick and/or prospect i'd hope. Or package deal.
- VanHockeyGuy

The armchair gms will be disapointed
Benning said the flat cap was league wide not just a Canuck cap and that they have plenty of cap space for the moves they want to make. Bloody shocking haha

Sounds like Marky and Toffoli prioritiy then Motte Stech Zack

Count on OJ and Chatfield next year

Out Tanev Jake Gauds

Yup, pick and/or prospect i'd hope. Or package deal.
- VanHockeyGuy

I saw a quote from Benning that he wasn't interesting in paying picks to lose money. I could see Virtanen being the "sweetener". Eriksson and Virtanen to Ottawa, calling it

Sounds like Marky and Toffoli prioritiy then Motte Stech Zack

Count on OJ and Chatfield next year

Out Tanev Jake Gauds
- VANTEL

- NewYorkNuck

I think they are going to upgrade the 3C

I saw a quote from Benning that he wasn't interesting in paying picks to lose money. I could see Virtanen being the "sweetener". Eriksson and Virtanen to Ottawa, calling it
- WhiteLie

That's what i've been interested in too.

Package some younger player of value along with a vet to free up some salary to resign Marky, TT and Tanev.
Also free's up some roster space for younger players.

win/win.

Trade JV with Sutter/Beagle/Sven/LE/Ferland/Pearson/Benn

Sounds like Marky and Toffoli prioritiy then Motte Stech Zack

Count on OJ and Chatfield next year

Out Tanev Jake Gauds
- VANTEL

Agree with everything, except Tanev.
Such a good partner for Hughes (on and off the ice), i'd be surprised if they walk away from him.