Danault is kind of the top guy in the Sea of Granlunds.
- manvanfan

If the primary focus of the organization is to build a 3rd line I don’t even know what to think. Other than, yup, sounds about right for this group.

I’d pay for Danault & only 28yrs old.
- Nighthawk

Best to stay with the Sea of Granlunds. Know what you are getting.

Yeah baby!
Suck it Lordy!

If the primary focus of the organization is to build a 3rd line I don’t even know what to think. Other than, yup, sounds about right for this group.
- 1970vintage

What are you on about? The top 6 is fine, of course the focus should be on the 3C, we've all seen the stats that show how the bottom 6 has struggled over the past few years, it's what most of you whiners constantly bring up.

We're not saying spend top assets on an entire 3rd line, just a good 3C, which is just as important as a 2nd line winger, if not more so.

Defense and 3C are 2 glaring weaknesses, what should we focus on? A starting goalie, a 1st line player? We have those

The playoff like intensity should help the coaching staff really get a good look at the progress being made by some of these guys.
- 1970vintage

Such an exciting time for both the Canucks and their fans!
Adding players from the 1994 & 2011 Stanley Cup runs to management and advisory roles, screams passion and success.

If the primary focus of the organization is to build a 3rd line I don’t even know what to think. Other than, yup, sounds about right for this group.
- 1970vintage

Team needs a 3c. They need an identity 3lc though. Not a sea of Granlund 3c.

Someone like Lowry, Coleman, Cirelli.

What are you on about? The top 6 is fine, of course the focus should be on the 3C, we've all seen the stats that show how the bottom 6 has struggled over the past few years, it's what most of you whiners constantly bring up.

We're not saying spend top assets on an entire 3rd line, just a good 3C, which is just as important as a 2nd line winger, if not more so.

Defense and 3C are 2 glaring weaknesses, what should we focus on? A starting goalie, a 1st line player? We have those
- Nucker101

I dunno, the bottom 12 has been pretty bad this year.

I’m not convinced that Pettersson is a C in the NHL. I don’t believe Pearson will rebound next year. Plenty of questions still.

Plus I think Benning will probably sign both Sutter and Edler this summer.

What are you on about? The top 6 is fine, of course the focus should be on the 3C, we've all seen the stats that show how the bottom 6 has struggled over the past few years, it's what most of you whiners constantly bring up.

We're not saying spend top assets on an entire 3rd line, just a good 3C, which is just as important as a 2nd line winger, if not more so.

Defense and 3C are 2 glaring weaknesses, what should we focus on? A starting goalie, a 1st line player? We have those
- Nucker101

An all around 3C like Danault only makes us deeper & more dangerous. He helps on team D & makes his wingers better. 3 lines deep is a big advantage that only the top teams have. A RHD for Hughes can continue to be a search.

Hughes is doing his best tank work tonight.

Team needs a 3c. They need an identity 3lc though. Not a sea of Granlund 3c.

Someone like Lowry, Coleman, Cirelli.
- manvanfan

Danault, Lowry or Cirelli are all good choices

Team needs a 3c. They need an identity 3lc though. Not a sea of Granlund 3c.

Someone like Lowry, Coleman, Cirelli.
- manvanfan

I’d luv Cirelli but costly to acquire if even made available.

Hughes is doing his best tank work tonight.
- manvanfan

That right there can't happen. He has to be better

Team needs a 3c. They need an identity 3lc though. Not a sea of Granlund 3c.

Someone like Lowry, Coleman, Cirelli.
- manvanfan

I think the team needs to recognize that they’re going to be bad for another 5-7 years and just let it grow organically. Trading away draft picks for those guys is stupid.

I dunno, the bottom 12 has been pretty bad this year.

I’m not convinced that Pettersson is a C in the NHL. I don’t believe Pearson will rebound next year. Plenty of questions still.

Plus I think Benning will probably sign both Sutter and Edler this summer.
- 1970vintage

the top 6 constantly carries this team, they played amazing during the playoffs last year too, if that's your concern then you'll probably have concerns about 99% of the league

I’d luv Cirelli but costly to acquire if even made available.
- Nighthawk

They just need to draft better. Canucks need to find their own gems, and stop looking to acquires other teams for premiums.

That right there can't happen. He has to be better
- Codes1087

Everyone on here will rip Hughes, but that's a routine save. Both guys deserve some blame.

I think the team needs to recognize that they’re going to be bad for another 5-7 years and just let it grow organically. Trading away draft picks for those guys is stupid.
- 1970vintage

Shed salary or buyouts.

Danault Danault Danault

Continue from there as you described. Need to draft/develop to keep up with the TB’s & Canes.

That right there can't happen. He has to be better
- Codes1087

Has to be stronger on his stick.

Everyone on here will rip Hughes, but that's a routine save. Both guys deserve some blame.
- Nucker101

I like Hughes. I think he's super important to the team now and in the future. No excuse for getting beat flat footed and dangled by dube there though.

Yeah baby!
Suck it Hughes! Nice effort!

the top 6 constantly carries this team, they played amazing during the playoffs last year too, if that's your concern then you'll probably have concerns about 99% of the league
- Nucker101

I’m not concerned with what the rest of the league does.

They guys who carry the team aren’t consistent enough. They are still a long way away.

They just need to draft better. Canucks need to find their own gems, and stop looking to acquires other teams for premiums.
- Codes1087

this is how they got in the cap mess they are in.

it's time to bite the bullet and keep what you got and let the contracts expire. by trying to find a premium 3c now, they'll just limit their flexibility next or the season after.

but getting a premium 3c is perfect for a "what do we need today?" style of management.

Has there been a sale on Canuck pajamas?

They just need to draft better. Canucks need to find their own gems, and stop looking to acquires other teams for premiums.
- Codes1087

EP, Boeser, Hoglander, Hughes, Demko have all provided surplus value relative to their draft positions, compared to historic comparable taken at the same draft spots.

I like Hughes. I think he's super important to the team now and in the future. No excuse for getting beat flat footed and dangled by dube there though.
- Codes1087

He allowed a soft shot along the ice, what a terrible defensive play!