Was it an issue last season? That top line was what, top 3 in the NHL in shots and goal differential and corsi and all that?

I think it is more execution and mindfulness this year than anything.
- NewYorkNuck

Yes, it was.
I brought it up one game and was told that it isn't costing the team, as this line was awesome(paraphrasing), so I left it alone.
If this team wants to move to the next level, the roles and responsibilities need to be defined a little better. Imo

We know it's not coaching according to our resident super fan.
- Marwood

The same superfan who claims this is a system that is a feast or famine and only he can see it?

The same superman who claims this is a system that is a feast or famine and only he can see it?
- Reubenkincade

I don't know, I'm too stupid to understand.

I don't know, I'm too stupid to understand.
- Marwood

I disagree. 1) Prezzy 2) the bottom six (plus lui and bear) are the reason the top six can’t be better.
- 1970vintage

While I take some responsibility for some of the signings, Sutter, Myers, Sven, I was overruled on the signings of Beagle, Roussel and LE. It's unfair to place that wreath at my feet.

I remember a few years back, when people said converting Linden to centre would never work and when other said converting Burns to a defenseman would never work.
What do I know though, I am just a long suffering fan, that wants to see change, when things aren't going well.
Yes, I know they just had a 4 game winning streak, 3 of which were against the powerhouse, Ottawa Senators.
- Reubenkincade

Burns was a D before he was a forward.

I think they should go shirtless next game, that's a change I could get behind.
If they're going to play like children, may as well play shirts vs no shirts?

I had a dream last night that we were allowed to see people and I met up with friends to watch the game, and Demko saw over 40 shots in the 1st period.
- Retinalz

𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀 Faber Fire🎙
@ChrisFaber39
Podkolzin had a wrist shot clocked at 86.5 MPH today.
- manvanfan

That's 🔥, got nothing on lord though...

Quinn Bo Pettersson
Hodz Miller Myers
Pearson Sutter Virt
ZM Beagle Gaudette

Edler Schmidt
OJ Chatty
Rafferty Benn

Demko



Seeing as we're smoking crack and posting lineups!

That's 🔥, got nothing on lord though...
- Pres.cup

Maybe if Toni Utunen had that he wouldn't healthy scratched.

Burns was a D before he was a forward.

I think they should go shirtless next game, that's a change I could get behind.
If they're going to play like children, may as well play shirts vs no shirts?
- Pres.cup

And Hughes has been a rover,so it is an easy transition.

Any good waiver scraps today?

Your team.
- Marwood

Protector of the glory hole starting early?

You have a great day as well Codes.
- Reubenkincade

thanks man.

I am currently re-watching all the seasons of parks and rec when the kids go down for the night and when the Canucks aren't playing. I must say, this placed needs a Chris Traeger figure to rub off on some posters. Everyone in here is so angry at each other lol

I found this interesting while reading this morning, NHL scoring really catapulted during the 80's & 90's, but defence wins Championships now


NHL players who hit 500 assists in decade, last 6:

60s: Mikita

70s: Clarke, Esposito, Dionne, Lafleur, Ratelle, Perreault

80s: Gretzky, Stastny, Coffey, Savard, Federko, Messier, Kurri, Bourque, Hawerchuk, Trottier, Smith, Francis

90s: Oates, Gretzky, Francis, Jagr, Sakic, Gilmour, Yzerman, Recchi, Bourque

00s: Thornton

10s: Giroux

And Hughes has been a rover,so it is an easy transition.
- Reubenkincade

I played your game, threw Hughes on the top line and Myers on the second, should have benched Miller as he's been Roussel bad thus far...

thanks man.

I am currently re-watching all the seasons of parks and rec when the kids go down for the night and when the Canucks aren't playing. I must say, this placed needs a Chris Traeger figure to rub off on some posters. Everyone in here is so angry at each other lol
- Codes1087

I found this interesting while reading this morning, NHL scoring really catapulted during the 80's & 90's, but defence wins Championships now


NHL players who hit 500 assists in decade, last 6:

60s: Mikita

70s: Clarke, Esposito, Dionne, Lafleur, Ratelle, Perreault

80s: Gretzky, Stastny, Coffey, Savard, Federko, Messier, Kurri, Bourque, Hawerchuk, Trottier, Smith, Francis

90s: Oates, Gretzky, Francis, Jagr, Sakic, Gilmour, Yzerman, Recchi, Bourque

00s: Thornton

10s: Giroux
- Pacificgem

But how many of them scored a lacrosse goal? That’s what I thought.

But how many of them scored a lacrosse goal? That’s what I thought.
- 1970vintage

Has anyone ever scored one of those at the NHL level? Crosby didn't even get his on net last night.

I played your game, threw Hughes on the top line and Myers on the second, should have benched Miller as he's been Roussel bad thus far...
- Pres.cup

You know, Pearson Sutter Virtanen might not be a bad third line.

Has anyone ever scored one of those at the NHL level? Crosby didn't even get his on net last night.
- Pacificgem

Svechnikov

Crosby sucks, can’t even get his shot on goal...

thanks man.

I am currently re-watching all the seasons of parks and rec when the kids go down for the night and when the Canucks aren't playing. I must say, this placed needs a Chris Traeger figure to rub off on some posters. Everyone in here is so angry at each other lol
- Codes1087

I am not angry at anyone...except maybe Lefty, he always pisses me off with his belligerence.

For those of you questioning the goalie decision, this is from the Athletic:
- NewYorkNuck

You shouldn't have to explain this.

I found this interesting while reading this morning, NHL scoring really catapulted during the 80's & 90's, but defence wins Championships now


NHL players who hit 500 assists in decade, last 6:

60s: Mikita

70s: Clarke, Esposito, Dionne, Lafleur, Ratelle, Perreault

80s: Gretzky, Stastny, Coffey, Savard, Federko, Messier, Kurri, Bourque, Hawerchuk, Trottier, Smith, Francis

90s: Oates, Gretzky, Francis, Jagr, Sakic, Gilmour, Yzerman, Recchi, Bourque

00s: Thornton

10s: Giroux
- Pacificgem

Backstrom also hit 500 in the 10s. 6 other players were at/over 450. Seems slightly misleading.

Has anyone ever scored one of those at the NHL level? Crosby didn't even get his on net last night.
- Pacificgem

Svechnikov did it twice last year, how did you miss that it was everywhere for months

Forsberg also got one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtHqnD8QpVg

You know, Pearson Sutter Virtanen might not be a bad third line.
- 1970vintage

I almost put Miller there, he's been so bad at times with the turnovers...