Polls don't predict electoral college results. The popular vote margins were pretty close. The electoral college win came down to 80K votes. Well within the margin of error. Not to mention voter suppression and tampering factors by inside and outside actors. There is a cult populism of support mixed in with the hidden crowd not willing to reveal support that skew numbers too. But we will see if seniors and young/first time voters tip the scales this time.
- NuckUp

I guess no one explained this to CNN/MSNBC. They are still asking how they got it wrong.

Great bottom 6 skills, I agree. Nothing wrong with that other that using the 10th oa for it...

- boonerbuck

Pearson is playing in the top 6. Podz likely to replace him when he' going UFA so he still can pay off there.

That's what I was thinking as well.

I'm hoping for a solid middle 6 power forward.
A JV replacement if you will.
- dbot

That’s my take also. Maybe a 3rd wheel on the top line ala Hyman.

15-20g with upside in a few years.
Stan Smyl throwback

Pearson is playing in the top 6. Podz likely to replace him when he' going UFA so he still can pay off there.
- NuckUp

So no AHL development, straight to the top 6 when Pearson's gone?

So no AHL development, straight to the top 6 when Pearson's gone?
- VanHockeyGuy

Didn’t you hear? He has a high motor and IQ. It will be seemless

Edit: he also plays the “right “ way

Double edit: “200” foot game

That’s my take also. Maybe a 3rd wheel on the top line ala Hyman.

15-20g with upside in a few years.
Stan Smyl throwback
- Nighthawk

Pearson is playing in the top 6. Podz likely to replace him when he' going UFA so he still can pay off there.
- NuckUp

Great... a line combination that can't score needs a replacement player of a similar skillset as Pearson.

Podz is the last thing Bo's line needs. Bo needs a bonifide play maker. He mostly plays with puck chasers and retrievers already and the 2nd line doesn't produce much offense at all..

On the other hand, Green doesnt like to add offense to Bo's line. He dreams of 3 shut down lines so Podz will see puck chasing duties on that line no doubt.

Didn’t you hear? He has a high motor and IQ. It will be seemless

Edit: he also plays the “right “ way
- CanuckDon

That was the hot take of the day!

So no AHL development, straight to the top 6 when Pearson's gone?
- VanHockeyGuy

I know right. Demoted from KHL because being an aggressive forechecker is not enough... even on the 4rth line(where his line mates get promoted). Kid has low offensive abilities, gets no special teams time/development... yet he's penciled in for NHL top 6 duty. He's going to have to prove himself in the NHL bottom 6 before he's a top 6 player. He cant keep a KHL 4rth line roster spot now. His NHL career is supposed to start in less than half a year??? Beside Bo or Petey? I'm not drinking that bong water...

I know right. Demoted from KHL because being an aggressive forechecker is not enough... even on the 4rth line(where his line mates get promoted). Kid has low offensive abilities, gets no special teams time/development... yet he's penciled in for NHL top 6 duty. He's going to have to prove himself in the NHL bottom 6 before he's a top 6 player. He cant keep a KHL 4rth line roster spot now. His NHL career is supposed to start in less than half a year??? Beside Bo or Petey? I'm not drinking that bong water...


- boonerbuck

Tricky...

Debate about a kid, who hasn't played a game, who's on the other side of the planet; about what his play MIGHT be like. (in the future)

or

The trying to defend choice, and not being demonized for making one. (I agree at least 1/2 the people will be mad no matter what)

I pick #3.

Find reasons to post muzak.

Freedom

Great... a line combination that can't score needs a replacement player of a similar skillset as Pearson.

Podz is the last thing Bo's line needs. Bo needs a bonifide play maker. He mostly plays with puck chasers and retrievers already and the 2nd line doesn't produce much offense at all..

On the other hand, Green doesnt like to add offense to Bo's line. He dreams of 3 shut down lines so Podz will see puck chasing duties on that line no doubt.
- boonerbuck

Something like these future blends...

Miller Petey JV/Pod
Hoglander Bo Boeser
Hawryluk Gaudette Pod/JV
Motte Beagle MacEwen

Hughes Myers
OJ Schmidt
Rathbone Rafferty/Woo

Demko
MDP

These are all a guess given current players.

Draft & Develop.

NOT

Draft, KHL, Top 6.

Look forward to the spins coming out of that hot mess prediction.

Something like these future blends...

Miller Petey JV/Pod
Hoglander Bo Boeser
Hawryluk Gaudette Pod/JV
Motte Beagle MacEwen

Hughes Myers
OJ Schmidt
Rathbone Rafferty/Woo

Demko
MDP

These are all a guess given current players.
- Nighthawk

I think Hogz skillset is a great match for Bo's line. It might be a little early for that when his season is over but his vision and playmaking abilities are up there and he does play the boards very well in case people are fretting about losing Pearson's abilities(apparently this is a thing).

I think Hogz skillset is a great match for Bo's line. It might be a little early for that when his season is over but his vision and playmaking abilities are up there and he does play the boards very well in case people are fretting about losing Pearson's abilities(apparently this is a thing).
- boonerbuck

They should bring back Pearson. But at a reduced salary

They should bring back Pearson. But at a reduced salary
- CanuckDon

To take Pod's job?

He's going to have to learn to shoot before he can learn to score. Not good at either yet. Thats a big hill to climb if you are projecting a 30g scorer.
- boonerbuck

Not compared to other aspects of his game that he does very well.

To take Pod's job?
- VanHockeyGuy

Yes, less of a bust

I think Hogz skillset is a great match for Bo's line. It might be a little early for that when his season is over but his vision and playmaking abilities are up there and he does play the boards very well in case people are fretting about losing Pearson's abilities(apparently this is a thing).
- boonerbuck

Makes for a bull line with Bo & Pod. Needs a scorer to round it out.

So no AHL development, straight to the top 6 when Pearson's gone?
- VanHockeyGuy

I don't know where he's going to be deployed first. Maybe you have that insight. But doubt Canucks are bringing him from the KHL to play in the AHL. Given flat cap, ELC realities will be needed to fill in the talent gap.

They should bring back Pearson. But at a reduced salary
- CanuckDon

Not a fan of him in the top 6.

Great... a line combination that can't score needs a replacement player of a similar skillset as Pearson.

Podz is the last thing Bo's line needs. Bo needs a bonifide play maker. He mostly plays with puck chasers and retrievers already and the 2nd line doesn't produce much offense at all..

On the other hand, Green doesnt like to add offense to Bo's line. He dreams of 3 shut down lines so Podz will see puck chasing duties on that line no doubt.
- boonerbuck

With Pearson gone Bo needs 2 wingers. One of them could be Podz or not. I don't know how do you?

Just saying who's at the top of the current list of ready candidates.

If Podz plays top six then there's the payoff that was suggested. As opposed to your skill assessment of a prospect you haven't seen play on NHL ice.

I don't know where he's going to be deployed first. Maybe you have that insight. But doubt Canucks are bringing him from the KHL to play in the AHL. Given flat cap, ELC realities will be needed to fill in the talent gap.
- NuckUp

Just waiting for that $9.5 million to be cleared.

With Pearson gone Bo needs 2 wingers. One of them could be Podz or not. I don't know how do you?

Just saying who's at the top of the current list of ready candidates.

If Podz plays top six then there's the payoff that was suggested. As opposed to your skill assessment of a prospect you haven't seen play on NHL ice.
- NuckUp

Hogz will be at camp. Podz won't. We'll see how that goes first.