I think this is one of the best moves Benning made all summer. Schenn is such a good player, I think he woke up one day in the AHL and woke the fawk up. I'm actually pumped that Quinn is not signed yet - it opens up a spot for Schenn and Rathbone to play regularly. Once JR gets some regular reps I think he's gonna surpass QH and he'll become dispensable. Thats my hot take
- Brooks_Light

Well said.

Like the start for Pods:

When it came time for the bag skate, Podkolzin and Miller were step for step as the leaders in their group. Conditioning was definitely not a problem for the Canucks’ future dynamic duo. Oh right, Podkolzin was also one of the last players off the ice as he joined future Abbotsford Canuck, Jarid Lukosevicius in gathering up all the pucks at the end of practice. Character and hard work are just in his nature, period.

https://thehockeywriters....-podkolzin-ekman-larsson/

Might be a rookie thing but I think he is going to have a strong year.
- CoolerHeads

He is a really good kid. Remember he delivered meals in Russia to people who couldn't get out during Covid.

After his season ended he ran a hockey camp for kids. This kid is going to be a fan favorite.

Like the start for Pods:

When it came time for the bag skate, Podkolzin and Miller were step for step as the leaders in their group. Conditioning was definitely not a problem for the Canucks’ future dynamic duo. Oh right, Podkolzin was also one of the last players off the ice as he joined future Abbotsford Canuck, Jarid Lukosevicius in gathering up all the pucks at the end of practice. Character and hard work are just in his nature, period.

https://thehockeywriters....-podkolzin-ekman-larsson/

Might be a rookie thing but I think he is going to have a strong year.
- CoolerHeads

I noticed this as well, and thought it was a good sign.

Ironically, the other guy I saw being helpful with the pucks was the oldest guy o the team, Halak. He was piling them all into his big trapper, then dumping them into the milk crate.

I noticed this as well, and thought it was a good sign.

Ironically, the other guy I saw being helpful with the pucks was the oldest guy o the team, Halak. He was piling them all into his big trapper, then dumping them into the milk crate.
- Carol Schram

Hopefully he wasn’t fishing them all out of the net

I think Juolevi had a severe back injury and then a knee and for obvious reasons he has never quite recovered. I think he'll pass through waivers along with the rest of the list. And regular minutes in Abby, the whole year will benefit him greatly. He'll be a guy that we have around when injuries pile up and he's a much better option than Brisebois. Unfortunately the sigma of the 5OV will always taint this kid. I do think if he didn't suffer either of those injuries he still probably wouldn't have lived up to expectations of such a high pick BUT he would've been a regular in the lineup, not fancy, trustworthy - basically a clone of Tanev. I would've been happy with that.
- Brooks_Light

Agreed. No need to write him off.

“ Mikey DiPietro on if what the goaltenders went through during the bag skate was as tough as it was for the skaters:

"My hips would agree with you... It's a goalie bag skate, so I think I'm gonna coin a phrase — we got Clarkie'd out there." #Canucks”
-Wags (@passittobullis)

Hughes defending against Owen Power

They could do my yard work together, one could mow the other trim.
- A_SteamingLombardi

I think this is one of the best moves Benning made all summer. Schenn is such a good player, I think he woke up one day in the AHL and woke the fawk up. I'm actually pumped that Quinn is not signed yet - it opens up a spot for Schenn and Rathbone to play regularly. Once JR gets some regular reps I think he's gonna surpass QH and he'll become dispensable. Thats my hot take
- Brooks_Light

This is the second time ive heard Rathbone will make Hughes expendable dont quit your day job

I think this is one of the best moves Benning made all summer. Schenn is such a good player, I think he woke up one day in the AHL and woke the fawk up. I'm actually pumped that Quinn is not signed yet - it opens up a spot for Schenn and Rathbone to play regularly. Once JR gets some regular reps I think he's gonna surpass QH and he'll become dispensable. Thats my hot take
- Brooks_Light

lol

This is the second time ive heard Rathbone will make Hughes expendable dont quit your day job
- neem55

Hey man I warned it was a hot take. But I'll add some context to the thought process. Rathbone compared to Hughes - they both skate quite equally, Quinn seems to have a higher upside offensively - but we also haven't had a chance to see a full season or two from JR. Rathbone has better shot, was already given PP reps, is stronger and is IMO already has better natural defensive instincts. Even if Rathbone averages less points than QH, I think he makes the team better defensively - I'd rather have the balance.

If QH signs a 2-3 bridge - I'm willing to bet we circle back to this conversation (when the bridge deal expires) and the deciding factor on whether QH stays or walks is based on JR.

Actually, its more of Luke warm take

lol
- LordHumungous

Whats up Lordy? What time are you heading down to the hospital protest tonight?? What does your sign say?? so Ill know how to find you...

Whats up Lordy? What time are you heading down to the hospital protest tonight?? What does your sign say?? so Ill know how to find you...
- Brooks_Light

lol good one...
Protesting Hospitals is never good. But good to see the folks in Melbourne Australia standing up...
Golfing today put down some good numbers a gorgeous fall day. Remember folks to put your clocks back to 1942 this weekend...papers please...

Hey man I warned it was a hot take. But I'll add some context to the thought process. Rathbone compared to Hughes - they both skate quite equally, Quinn seems to have a higher upside offensively - but we also haven't had a chance to see a full season or two from JR. Rathbone has better shot, was already given PP reps, is stronger and is IMO already has better natural defensive instincts. Even if Rathbone averages less points than QH, I think he makes the team better defensively - I'd rather have the balance.

If QH signs a 2-3 bridge - I'm willing to bet we circle back to this conversation (when the bridge deal expires) and the deciding factor on whether QH stays or walks is based on JR.

Actually, its more of Luke warm take
- Brooks_Light

I hope Rathbone pans out, but hes starting his NHL career at 22 for a reason. Not on the same level at all imo. Great looking shot though!

lol good one...
Protesting Hospitals is never good. But good to see the folks in Melbourne Australia standing up...
Golfing today put down some good numbers a gorgeous fall day. Remember folks to put your clocks back to 1942 this weekend...papers please...
- LordHumungous

Can someone translate this from sans-brorogan into english please?

Hughes defending against Owen Power
- VANTEL

lol good one...
Protesting Hospitals is never good. But good to see the folks in Melbourne Australia standing up...
Golfing today put down some good numbers a gorgeous fall day. Remember folks to put your clocks back to 1942 this weekend...papers please...
- LordHumungous

I'm heading out on Sunday - doing a short course, its the first time in awhile - any tips?

I hope Rathbone pans out, but hes starting his NHL career at 22 for a reason. Not on the same level at all imo. Great looking shot though!
- neem55

Didn't he stay back a year to spend time with his younger brother? Seems like exactly the type of dude I want on this team. Plus I don't think starting his career one year later is gonna hurt him, I think it'll be a benefit. I'm expecting him to come in a little more well rounded off the hop. Don't think you'll see the same sophomore like slump QH went through either. Now we wait and see.

This is the second time ive heard Rathbone will make Hughes expendable dont quit your day job
- neem55

Last I checked , Harvard brains > Michigan brains.

Didn't he stay back a year to spend time with his younger brother? Seems like exactly the type of dude I want on this team. Plus I don't think starting his career one year later is gonna hurt him, I think it'll be a benefit. I'm expecting him to come in a little more well rounded off the hop. Don't think you'll see the same sophomore like slump QH went through either. Now we wait and see.

- Brooks_Light

Im saying if he was the same class of.player, hed of started at age 19. I like Rathbone, but hes not special imo. Kinda hope im wrong but my opinion for he now

Last I checked , Harvard brains > Michigan brains.
- onesmallleap

Ya hockey players are just renowned for their genius. Really comes through in their interviews

"Ya we gotta get the puck up ice here, pucks on net"
-Hall of Fame NHLer

Not astro physics bud

Ya hockey players are just renowned for their genius. Really comes through in their interviews

"Ya we gotta get the puck up ice here, pucks on net"
-Hall of Fame NHLer

Not astro physics bud
- neem55

Let's see a kid who risked future career earnings for family and a top education , vs a clearly flawed defenseman, who wants to cash in now before the majority catch on .. JR + the return for QH will always outweigh just QH' s benefits

Ya hockey players are just renowned for their genius. Really comes through in their interviews

"Ya we gotta get the puck up ice here, pucks on net"
-Hall of Fame NHLer

Not astro physics bud
- neem55

This is probably the stupidest thing you have ever said…

This is probably the stupidest thing you have ever said…
- 1970vintage

I guess i forgot how intelligent professional athletes are, my bad. Its super important, thats why so many of them are so smart.

I guess i forgot how intelligent professional athletes are, my bad. Its super important, thats why so many of them are so smart.
- neem55

Every post you make , makes the least educated athlete sound brilliant