Well law of averages says it will have to change eventually. Keith will calm that defense down just need Smith to stay sharp. They are in 'win now' mode lol



They can shut teams down better too. Without McD, Drai and Nurse they totally shut the Canucks down. I know it's pre season but still. You can see a shift there.
- LordHumungous

That's not exactly a high bar these days

Edmonton will make the playoffs, I just don't see them going deep with that roster. They're the same build as Toronto (relying on a few players to do the heavy lifting), but not even as good/balanced as Toronto (and Toronto isn't balanced so that's saying something!)

That's not exactly a high bar these days

Edmonton will make the playoffs, I just don't see them going deep with that roster. They're the same build as Toronto (relying on a few players to do the heavy lifting), but not even as good/balanced as Toronto (and Toronto isn't balanced so that's saying something!)
- NewYorkNuck

shaky goaltending.

Nick Suzucki

8 years 7.875AAV Extended in MTL.

That's not exactly a high bar these days

Edmonton will make the playoffs, I just don't see them going deep with that roster. They're the same build as Toronto (relying on a few players to do the heavy lifting), but not even as good/balanced as Toronto (and Toronto isn't balanced so that's saying something!)
- NewYorkNuck

Trust the process.

Holland is the man.

Lets (frank)ing go OIL!!

Nick Suzucki

8 years 7.875AAV Extended in MTL.
- manvanfan

Its Nick "two years away" Suzuki to you

Its Nick "two years away" Suzuki to you
- neem55

huh?

One of the surprises among yesterday’s opening day roster submissions was in New York, where the Rangers decided to send Vitali Kravtsov back to the minor leagues. Today, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports that the team has given Kravtsov’s camp permission to seek a trade.

More to come…

JB should have traded OJ for him.

JB should have traded OJ for him.
- manvanfan

would be a good pickup to play with another fellow russian on the team.

JB should have traded OJ for him.
- manvanfan

Rags “rebuild” that everyone was raving about looks pretty mediocre so far

Rags “rebuild” that everyone was raving about looks pretty mediocre so far
- Nucker101

Everyone?

Rags “rebuild” that everyone was raving about looks pretty mediocre so far
- Nucker101

multiple GM changes, with the most recent trading skill for grit. I dont blame Kravstov for wanting out, probably doesn't see a future.

Everyone?
- bloatedmosquito

Obviously not literally everyone, but I remember reading plenty about how the Rangers were doing such a great job.

Now that GM has been fired and the new guy seems to be building his team based around the fear of Tom Wilson

Seems like a mess

Obviously not literally everyone, but I remember reading plenty about how the Rangers were doing such a great job.

Now that GM has been fired and the new guy seems to be building his team based around the fear of Tom Wilson

Seems like a mess
- Nucker101

I wouldn't call it a mess.

It was only Feb 2018 when Sather announced the rebuild was on. It's pretty much been only 4 years of sucking.

Cya in December.
Pub & 🍺 & Canucks?
- Nighthawk

👍🏻

would be a good pickup to play with another fellow russian on the team.
- Codes1087

See if Van's own Russian has an impact in games early on in the season otherwise he could be down in Abbotsford.

Podz was actually a team worst minus 5 in pre season action.

Obviously not literally everyone, but I remember reading plenty about how the Rangers were doing such a great job.

Now that GM has been fired and the new guy seems to be building his team based around the fear of Tom Wilson

Seems like a mess
- Nucker101

What?
Didn't Eklund just say the Ramgers would win the East?

Obviously not literally everyone, but I remember reading plenty about how the Rangers were doing such a great job.

Now that GM has been fired and the new guy seems to be building his team based around the fear of Tom Wilson

Seems like a mess
- Nucker101

Now I don’t read Twitter so I’m oblivious on what people are saying on that medium but very little has been written on MSM about the Rags and their rebuild other than local stuff. TBH, rags have become a bit irrelevant. Islanders seem to get much more press these days.

I do remember Lefty commenting on it a few times but we all know Lefty likes to antagonize so I don’t take his perspective too seriously. Last time I checked, Lefty isn’t everyone.

What?
Didn't Eklund just say the Ramgers would win the East?
- K-man25

Maybe 3rd place for them.

Now I don’t read Twitter so I’m oblivious on what people are saying on that medium but very little has been written on MSM about the Rags and their rebuild other than local stuff. TBH, rags have become a bit irrelevant. Islanders seem to get much more press these days.

I do remember Lefty commenting on it a few times but we all know Lefty likes to antagonize so I don’t take his perspective too seriously. Last time I checked, Lefty isn’t everyone.
- bloatedmosquito

Yeah, I think you’re definitely missing something here. They were getting plenty of love 2-3 years ago.

Stumbled on this:

https://www.dailyfaceoff....ndems-from-best-to-worst/

Not sure how old but the writer has Canucks ranked 5th best goaltending duo. Saying that, he has Habs ranked 2nd and we all know Price will be out for most of the season.

What?
Didn't Eklund just say the Ramgers would win the East?
- K-man25

He must be a Drury stan

Yeah, I think you’re definitely missing something here. They were getting plenty of love 2-3 years ago.
- Nucker101

I live in the now.

Stumbled on this:

https://www.dailyfaceoff....ndems-from-best-to-worst/

Not sure how old but the writer has Canucks ranked 5th best goaltending duo. Saying that, he has Habs ranked 2nd and we all know Price will be out for most of the season.
- bloatedmosquito

Mike Mckenna the former goaltender?

See if Van's own Russian has an impact in games early on in the season otherwise he could be down in Abbotsford.

Podz was actually a team worst minus 5 in pre season action.
- manvanfan

im not going to put any weight into what we saw in preseason. Lines were all over the place, new systems, new line mates, lines mixed mid game. Was a bit of a mess

im not going to put any weight into what we saw in preseason. Lines were all over the place, new systems, new line mates, lines mixed mid game. Was a bit of a mess
- Codes1087

As I said he's going to have to show if he can make an impact or not. a single drive to the net once a game isn't going to get it done.