As Canuck fans we are living in the illusion now. Every time our goaltending gets hot our team looks amazing. Even last season as poopy as it was, the team went on a bit of a tear in the second half (complete opposite from the first half). Once again, great goaltending was the driving force behind that success.
- bloatedhefty

I don't mind watching hot Goaltending carry the team under any circumstances. This year I'm curious if the changes in personnel on and off the ice will have an effect on team play. If not, I'm ready for some nasty chants and some new faces behind the bench and in the boardroom.

Benning did Vegas a favour, as he did with Tampa.
- Marwood

The man has handed out a sh*t ton of picks since he's been here.

That's going to hurt in a few years.

As Canuck fans we are living in the illusion now. Every time our goaltending gets hot our team looks amazing. Even last season as poopy as it was, the team went on a bit of a tear in the second half (complete opposite from the first half). Once again, great goaltending was the driving force behind that success.
- bloatedhefty

That describes most NHL teams…there are a few all around teams and then a big mix that rise, middle out, or fall based on goaltending (even more pronounced in the playoffs)

This is the 8th draft with Benning as Canucks GM.

He's traded away 23 draft picks including two 1sts, SIX 2nds, and five 3rds.

This is the 8th draft with Benning as Canucks GM.

He's traded away 23 draft picks including two 1sts, SIX 2nds, and five 3rds.
- Ball Bag

Yet half the fanbase defends him.
Worst GM in Canucks history.

This is the 8th draft with Benning as Canucks GM.

He's traded away 23 draft picks including two 1sts, SIX 2nds, and five 3rds.
- Ball Bag

Yet the Canucks have a great top 6, all 28 years old and under. They have OEL and Hughes. They have a franchise goalie. A promising young power forward in Podkolzin coming in as well. Could they used a defensive minded RD, sure. But there's still time to fill that spot.


And yet all people are doing is female doging.

This is for a friend of mine I've known for 48 years who passed this week.



- A_SteamingLombardi

Sorry to hear about it. Nice of you to honour your friends memory.

Yet the Canucks have a great top 6, all 28 years old and under. They have OEL and Hughes. They have a franchise goalie. A promising young power forward in Podkolzin coming in as well. Could they used a defensive minded RD, sure. But there's still time to fill that spot.


And yet all people are doing is female doging.
- Nucker101

Both extremes are too defined by their original stance to give…ride or die at this point. I hope the Canucks do well, happy if they are more patient or decide to go for it, and not interested in cheering for Seattle…that’s where I land

Both extremes are too defined by their original stance to give…ride or die at this point. I hope the Canucks do well, happy if they are more patient or decide to go for it, and not interested in cheering for Seattle…that’s where I land
- CoolerHeads

pretty much sums up society today

Yet you still talk about a guy thats been with the team for two decades being a minority hire, you seem a bit confused!
- neem55

His name is curious…

Yet the Canucks have a great top 6, all 28 years old and under. They have OEL and Hughes. They have a franchise goalie. A promising young power forward in Podkolzin coming in as well. Could they used a defensive minded RD, sure. But there's still time to fill that spot.


And yet all people are doing is female doging.
- Nucker101

Use whatever narrative you like. As a business after 8 years and having an expansion team which has never played a game at 41.00 and the Canucks at 61.00 to win the cup. At what point do you say enough is enough? 8 years, 10 years or? The result's to date have been clearly unacceptable. If ownership continues down this path of ineptitude, bless their dumb hearts.

pretty much sums up society today
- Nucker101

Or the society portrayed online and in the media…hate is a better short-term money maker than hard work and solutions

What everyone wanted and still the whining lol.
- Bettmanhatesus

Some will whine no matter what was happening.

Use whatever narrative you like. As a business after 8 years and having an expansion team which has never played a game at 41.00 and the Canucks at 61.00 to win the cup. At what point do you say enough is enough? 8 years, 10 years or? The result's to date have been clearly unacceptable. If ownership continues down this path of ineptitude, bless their dumb hearts.
- Ball Bag

That being said, it’s still the hardest trophy in sports to win. Look at the disappointment in Colorado this year. I would have thought they’d get a lot closer. At the end of the day, close only counts in horseshoes and grenades

That being said, it’s still the hardest trophy in sports to win. Look at the disappointment in Colorado this year. I would have thought they’d get a lot closer. At the end of the day, close only counts in horseshoes and grenades
- Shuswap Wap

True that

Or the society portrayed online and in the media…hate is a better short-term money maker than hard work and solutions
- CoolerHeads

Use whatever narrative you like. As a business after 8 years and having an expansion team which has never played a game at 41.00 and the Canucks at 61.00 to win the cup. At what point do you say enough is enough? 8 years, 10 years or? The result's to date have been clearly unacceptable. If ownership continues down this path of ineptitude, bless their dumb hearts.
- Ball Bag

Multiple times in the Matthews era the Odds given had the Leafs to win the cup. You are a sucker.

Multiple times in the Matthews era the Odds given had the Leafs to win the cup. You are a sucker.
- boonerbuck

Toronto has a poop team. They'll never win with Marner.

Use whatever narrative you like. As a business after 8 years and having an expansion team which has never played a game at 41.00 and the Canucks at 61.00 to win the cup. At what point do you say enough is enough? 8 years, 10 years or? The result's to date have been clearly unacceptable. If ownership continues down this path of ineptitude, bless their dumb hearts.
- Ball Bag

I'll wait for the start of the season to see how those odds play out

Seattle's off to a good start but they have zero top end talent. Their defense is deeper, but I wouldn't say better. Demko >>> Driedger. Seattles Top 6 isn't close to what Vancouver can put on the ice and the bottom 6's are pretty much a wash

I'll wait for the start of the season to see how those odds play out

Seattle's off to a good start but they have zero top end talent. Their defense is deeper, but I wouldn't say better. Demko >>> Driedger. Seattles Top 6 isn't close to what Vancouver can put on the ice and the bottom 6's are pretty much a wash
- TheGame316

Vancouver has had 8 years, Seattle zero. So it's understandable.

Use whatever narrative you like. As a business after 8 years and having an expansion team which has never played a game at 41.00 and the Canucks at 61.00 to win the cup. At what point do you say enough is enough? 8 years, 10 years or? The result's to date have been clearly unacceptable. If ownership continues down this path of ineptitude, bless their dumb hearts.
- Ball Bag

Seattle ain't Vegas, and Francis didn't have the luxury of being first and able to hold GMs over the barrel and get players like Theodore, Marchessault, Karlsson and 3 first round picks in the entry draft all for not taking certain players. Seattle will likely be a bubble team this year, just like the Canucks. And honestly, if Benning fails to make the playoffs this year, he's out along with his staff and Green and we start over again. Either way it'll be fun now that we'll have a Battle of Alberta style rivalry with a team that's nearby.

Seattle ain't Vegas, and Francis didn't have the luxury of being first and able to hold GMs over the barrel and get players like Theodore, Marchessault, Karlsson and 3 first round picks in the entry draft all for not taking certain players. Seattle will likely be a bubble team this year, just like the Canucks. And honestly, if Benning fails to make the playoffs this year, he's out along with his staff and Green and we start over again. Either way it'll be fun now that we'll have a Battle of Alberta style rivalry with a team that's nearby.
- DariusKnight

Probably a different style of rivalry,less city vs city and more team vs team .New West Bruins/Seattle Breakers/Portland Winterhawks was a rivalry that had a
lot more passion. Ernie Maclean, the coach of the Bruins was a real character infamous for his trash can tossing on the ice when he disagreed with a call.They even had to chain and lock the cans by the bench to stop it. Bench clearing brawls (and stand clearing brawls ) were common. It was quite the thing to watch as a youngster

Yet the Canucks have a great top 6, all 28 years old and under. They have OEL and Hughes. They have a franchise goalie. A promising young power forward in Podkolzin coming in as well. Could they used a defensive minded RD, sure. But there's still time to fill that spot.
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And yet all people are doing is female doging.
- Nucker101

Headscratcher for sure, people love negativity I see it everywhere in the matrix/illusion.

Use whatever narrative you like. As a business after 8 years and having an expansion team which has never played a game at 41.00 and the Canucks at 61.00 to win the cup. At what point do you say enough is enough? 8 years, 10 years or? The result's to date have been clearly unacceptable. If ownership continues down this path of ineptitude, bless their dumb hearts.
- Ball Bag

You could cheer for the expansion cousins, thier record is off the charts lol.

Multiple times in the Matthews era the Odds given had the Leafs to win the cup. You are a sucker.
- boonerbuck

😂😂