That's OJ/Rathbone. You got to see the D changes as a whole not picking narratives.
- NuckUp

I hope Rathbone turns into a diamond, haven’t had one in awhile

Hamonic is an upgrade on Stecher, I agree, he won’t lose so many puck battles, offensively Stecher probably better and he’s quicker.
- Pacificgem

So you admit hamonic is better than stecher. Obviously you realize Schmidt is significantly better than Tanev. Hughes should be better. How is the D not improved? Benn > than OJ or rathbone? I think not

Hamonic is an upgrade on Stecher, I agree, he won’t lose so many puck battles, offensively Stecher probably better and he’s quicker.
- Pacificgem

OJ is better than Stecher for moving the puck. Stech is better in his own end that OJ so a bit of a wash .

Stecher average 3 goals a year 18 pts in his four year stay. He had a muffin shot also.

I think the D will be tougher to play against. Also, more scoring from them. Hughes will take a step. Schmidt will get his points. The rest is gravy.
- Load Management

So you admit hamonic is better than stecher. Obviously you realize Schmidt is significantly better than Tanev. Hughes should be better. How is the D not improved? Benn > than OJ or rathbone? I think not
- CanuckDon

You said they’re “significantly better”, I don’t think they are, top four is, bottom guys are a big question mark.

OJ is better than Stecher for moving the puck. Stech is better in his own end that OJ so a bit of a wash .

Stecher average 3 goals a year 18 pts in his four year stay. He had a muffin shot also.
- VANTEL

How can you possibly say that when Juolevi has one game of NHL experience

You said they’re “significantly better”, I don’t think they are, top four is, bottom guys are a big question mark.
- Pacificgem

Disagree: Oj/ rathbone- Hamonic are worse than Fatty Benn

Got it

If they sign Hamonic yes...haven’t yet.
- Pacificgem

He is signed to pto, benning likely has something in place already. Bob Mckenzie(i think?) or someone discussing it me tioned this as being the likely scenario

You said they’re “significantly better”, I don’t think they are, top four is, bottom guys are a big question mark.
- Pacificgem

I don't think Edler will be able to keep up in this division, as he gets slower every year, that is a downgrade from last seasons Edler.

Over Podz yes... but you do your destined for NHL bottom 6 impression as well as Lefty sliding the goal posts on his predictions.
- NuckUp

You are the one bringing up Podz bottom 6 not me so (frank) off clown.

Disagree: Oj/ rathbone- Hamonic are worse than Fatty Benn

Got it
- CanuckDon

I won’t say they’re better until they prove it, that’s how I roll, not a Pom Pom guy

Turcotte has been the best US player in this tournament, the kid does a lot of good things, all over the ice.

The joking around that Holtby and Schmidt had today was great. They looked like a bunch that actually enjoy their job. Holtby's last comment was I warned as many guys as I could about Schmidty.

Schmidt Holtby and JTM are going to add to the leadership.
- VANTEL

I saw the leadership they replaced being interviewed in their new Red unis. Made you realize the difference in goofy loser vs cool have been there before winners.

So you admit hamonic is better than stecher. Obviously you realize Schmidt is significantly better than Tanev. Hughes should be better. How is the D not improved? Benn > than OJ or rathbone? I think not
- CanuckDon

This D is an upgrade, i agree. JB has quietly had a good offseason and only gave a 3rd up to do it. I just hope the Hamonic contract isn’t too much.

How can you possibly say that when Juolevi has one game of NHL experience
- Pacificgem

The funny thing is there is no one on here that complains about moving draft picks more or collecting them and you are also have no trust in playing draft picks. Why do you want draft picks if you never want to give them a shot to play?

Disagree: Oj/ rathbone- Hamonic are worse than Fatty Benn

Got it
- CanuckDon

I don't think Edler will be able to keep up in this division, as he gets slower every year, that is a downgrade from last seasons Edler.
- Reubenkincade

He may play on the 3rd pair. Certainly a possibility. Less minutes for sure which will help him

He is signed to pto, benning likely has something in place already. Bob Mckenzie(i think?) or someone discussing it me tioned this as being the likely scenario
- neem55

I was just being abstinence, I’m not jumping on the glee wagon just yet.

No pom-poms for you, again this year.
- Reubenkincade

His are orange in case you forgot lol

He is signed to pto, benning likely has something in place already. Bob Mckenzie(i think?) or someone discussing it me tioned this as being the likely scenario
- neem55

It is a one year 1 mil contract . They need to submit their roster first.

I won’t say they’re better until they prove it, that’s how I roll, not a Pom Pom guy
- Pacificgem

That’s fair. I’m just over the moon I don’t have to watch stecher again. So the off-season was a win

Don’t often agree with this guy as he has spent the last four years whining...but interesting article - speaks to EP40’s 200 foot game and the impact it has. Also speaks to Benning’s plan to create a team built for the playoffs by accumulating players that have skill but are “gamers” and are committed to the details.

https://www.google.ca/amp...an-north-division-3231817

I won’t say they’re better until they prove it, that’s how I roll, not a Pom Pom guy
- Pacificgem

Your buddy Daft and Destroy sure is

The funny thing is there is no one on here that complains about moving draft picks more or collecting them and you are also have no trust in playing draft picks. Why do you want draft picks if you never want to give them a shot to play?

- VANTEL

I have no idea what you’re talking about, I want them to play, I just won’t say with absolute certainty they’re NHL good until they prove it. 90% of the people on here proclaim a Canucks draft pick an NHL star just because they were drafted by the Canucks, it doesn’t work that way.

I won’t say they’re better until they prove it, that’s how I roll, not a Pom Pom guy
- Pacificgem

Fatty/Benn proved what? Classic case of denial.