Depth

Probably the deepest we’ve been on defense in a long time
- Nucker101

I dunno man, Canucks have NOBODY on RHD besides Myers, and he is an adventure at the best of times.

A buddy for Pods. I don’t think Hughes and Ratbone will work on the same team. Our D is far too soft
- CanuckDon

We've already filled the team halfling quota. Wasn't overly impressed with Rathbone in his games. I agree his game is too passive and soft.

I dunno man, Canucks have NOBODY on RHD besides Myers, and he is an adventure at the best of times.
- NorthNuck

I think he's had a solid season so far.

I think he's had a solid season so far.
- Load Management

I agree. I’ve liked him with OEL.

Poolman and Hamonic as the other defensive RHD are solid if paired with a dman who can move the puck

A buddy for Pods. I don’t think Hughes and Ratbone will work on the same team. Our D is far too soft
- CanuckDon

The whole team is soft.

We've already filled the team halfling quota. Wasn't overly impressed with Rathbone in his games. I agree his game is too passive and soft.
- Load Management

I’m fine with hafling wingers (Garlund is the heart of this team) but it doesn’t work on D. heavy forechecks destroy us

The whole team is soft.
- VanHockeyGuy

The whole org is soft

Thanks Carol, if Hammy doesn’t want to be judged he’s going to have to be a bit more open. He’s not some Joe Schmoe.

Didn’t mind Garland with Miller and Petey, would like to see Boeser and Hög with Horvat, dropping Pearson down to play with Dickie.

I also like Podkolzin in the Horvat spot on the PP in pre season, he should get a look on PP 2 instead of Pearson.

I agree. I’ve liked him with OEL.

Poolman and Hamonic as the other defensive RHD are solid if paired with a dman who can move the puck
- Nucker101

Poolman's numbers are some of the worst in the league among Dmen who have played as much as him, like embarassingly bad. Hamonic if he can get back to how he was playing with Hughes before should be fine, but past him again, very little depth. Yes there is more blueline depth than years past, but it still isn't of good enough quality for a playoff contending team imo.

Thanks Carol, if Hammy doesn’t want to be judged he’s going to have to be a bit more open. He’s not some Joe Schmoe.

Didn’t mind Garland with Miller and Petey, would like to see Boeser and Hög with Horvat, dropping Pearson down to play with Dickie.

I also like Podkolzin in the Horvat spot on the PP in pre season, he should get a look on PP 2 instead of Pearson.
- 1970vintage

As far as I'm concerned, if he's vaccinated and ready to play, who cares. I think it would hypocritical to critisize people for not getting vaccinated and then continue to harp on them for their reasons why once they've actually done it.

I’m fine with hafling wingers (Garlund is the heart of this team) but it doesn’t work on D. heavy forechecks destroy us
- CanuckDon

In the event they should make post season play they'll be punished.

We've already filled the team halfling quota. Wasn't overly impressed with Rathbone in his games. I agree his game is too passive and soft.
- Load Management

If only the team had someone to insulate him with. I've heard Chris Tanev is pretty good at that.

The whole org is soft
- CanuckDon

Pillow biters.

Depth

Probably the deepest we’ve been on defense in a long time
- Nucker101

Honestly didn’t like any of the pairings last night, but 3 new guys- or guys who don’t play much.

Hughes OEL
Juolevi Hamonic
Hunt/Schenn Poolman

As far as I'm concerned, if he's vaccinated and ready to play, who cares. I think it would hypocritical to critisize people for not getting vaccinated and then continue to harp on them for their reasons why once they've actually done it.
- NorthNuck

I’m just saying his secretive nature the past month is what’s lead to the speculation and criticism. So if he’s upset that people are asking questions or for clarification then he should be more honest about his reasons, or just shut up about it and play hockey.

I don’t really care, but there’s plenty of his quotes in the blog making it sound like he’s upset.

I’m just saying his secretive nature the past month is what’s lead to the speculation and criticism. So if he’s upset that people are asking questions or for clarification then he should be more honest about his reasons, or just shut up about it and play hockey.

I don’t really care, but there’s plenty of his quotes in the blog making it sound like he’s upset.
- 1970vintage

Ah, understood. If you watch the presser, it comes across more as him just trying to be firm with them up front because he's clearly sensitive about his reasoning, whatever it is. Maybe you're right and the better strategy would have been to just say as little about it as possible.

I dunno man, Canucks have NOBODY on RHD besides Myers, and he is an adventure at the best of times.
- NorthNuck

Yep that whole scorpion save sequence was born out of him failing to clear with an abundance of time ... I really don't know how he hits those shinpads so remarkably often!

Poolman's numbers are some of the worst in the league among Dmen who have played as much as him, like embarassingly bad. Hamonic if he can get back to how he was playing with Hughes before should be fine, but past him again, very little depth. Yes there is more blueline depth than years past, but it still isn't of good enough quality for a playoff contending team imo.
- NorthNuck

what numbers?

what numbers?
- Nucker101

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what numbers?
- Nucker101

His analytical numbers are not good. According to the nerds, he has been out shot 185 to 112 at 5v5 this year.

I actually havent noticed the above and think he's been a decent defender so far.

His analytical numbers are not good. According to the nerds, he has been out shot 185 to 112 at 5v5 this year.

I actually havent noticed the above and think he's been a decent defender so far.
- Codes1087

His partner is a
Midget. Pool man has been a bit off since his injury but on the whole has been fine

His analytical numbers are not good. According to the nerds, he has been out shot 185 to 112 at 5v5 this year.

I actually havent noticed the above and think he's been a decent defender so far.
- Codes1087

His analytical numbers are not good. According to the nerds, he has been out shot 185 to 112 at 5v5 this year.

I actually havent noticed the above and think he's been a decent defender so far.
- Codes1087

I'd like to see the context behind those numbers. Is he playing against top lines? Does he see more ice time when defending leads and less when trailing? Are the shots coming from the perimeter and is Demko screened/unscreened?

Because visually he seems just fine to me as well. He's been playing banged up the last couple of games though and it has shown.


Just looking at corsi doesn't tell the whole story

I’m just saying his secretive nature the past month is what’s lead to the speculation and criticism. So if he’s upset that people are asking questions or for clarification then he should be more honest about his reasons, or just shut up about it and play hockey.

I don’t really care, but there’s plenty of his quotes in the blog making it sound like he’s upset.
- 1970vintage

His partner is a
Midget. Pool man has been a bit off since his injury but on the whole has been fine
- CanuckDon

All of them have been ok, even Myers and even Hughes.

Nobody has been outstanding, but all of them being ok is a HUGE improvement over last year already.