I also factored in who we'd miss more if they weren't part of the D corps. We seemed to handle the loss of Hughes pretty well defensively. Myers' tougher minutes are harder to replace. Plus that time when the D was really thinned out, he pretty much carried it. I don't think Hughes has that in him yet.
- Load Management

Hughes has missed a total of 6 games this season, not really a great sample size lol

Hughes has made a big leap defensively this season compared to last, while also bringing a ton of offense, control, and pace to the team.

Myers has had a much better defensive year, plays a more prominent defensive role with OEL, but doesn't do much other than that. He's basically Edler the last few years, but taller, and more chaotic.

Hughes has missed a total of 6 games this season, not really a great sample size lol

Hughes has made a big leap defensively this season compared to last, while also bringing a ton of offense, control, and pace to the team.

Myers has had a much better defensive year, plays a more prominent defensive role with OEL, but doesn't do much other than that. He's basically Edler the last few years, but taller, and more chaotic.
- NewYorkNuck

You love him.

Thanks Carol, Canucks are toast but it’s been a fun run

Thanks Carol, Canucks are toast but it’s been a fun run

Hughes has missed a total of 6 games this season, not really a great sample size lol

Hughes has made a big leap defensively this season compared to last, while also bringing a ton of offense, control, and pace to the team.

Myers has had a much better defensive year, plays a more prominent defensive role with OEL, but doesn't do much other than that. He's basically Edler the last few years, but taller, and more chaotic.
- NewYorkNuck

I wonder if Hughes PK numbers are an improvement over the typical PKers like Peteys are for PK forwards. I'm thinking not as much, but I wouldn't be shocked if his charts were better than Myers

Hughes has missed a total of 6 games this season, not really a great sample size lol

Hughes has made a big leap defensively this season compared to last, while also bringing a ton of offense, control, and pace to the team.

Myers has had a much better defensive year, plays a more prominent defensive role with OEL, but doesn't do much other than that. He's basically Edler the last few years, but taller, and more chaotic.
- NewYorkNuck

I wasn't merely going from that sample size. Other people were in and out. There were a number of in game adjustments as well that involved Myers taking a bigger role and making a difference.

Proper Defense, to me, is very multifaceted. Which is why I value what Myers has brought this year over Hughes. I think Hughes is more one dimensional and is still rounding out.

Thanks Carol, Canucks are toast but it’s been a fun run
- CanuckDon

Suck it Don!!

Suck it Don!!


- LordHumungous

Not over till its over this team wont quit.

I wasn't merely going from that sample size. Other people were in and out. There were a number of in game adjustments as well that involved Myers taking a bigger role and making a difference.

Proper Defense, to me, is very multifaceted. Which is why I value what Myers has brought this year over Hughes. I think Hughes is more one dimensional and is still rounding out.
- Load Management

I think our defence improved significantly once Poolman got injured. Happy with what Brad Hunt brings to the team.

Suck it Don!!


- LordHumungous

I think our defence improved significantly once Poolman got injured. Happy with what Brad Hunt brings to the team.

- we_are_all_canucks

And he didn't cost a third round pick

Hopefully someone took a number on that Fiala slewfoot.

Minnesota is still a very boring hockey club.

Hopefully someone took a number on that Fiala slewfoot.
- Load Management

The Wild are sneaky dirty, I like it.

This game is going to come down to details -Wild commentator.

Good thing Travis worked on details endlessly for years with the players.

Pettersson with his 30th. Nice play started by Boeser

Canucks been giving too much respect to Minnesota.

Canucks been giving too much respect to Minnesota.
- manvanfan

Can’t believe this is a 104 point team?

Huberdeau tied with McDavid for the Art Ross, I hope he wins it and the Hart.

Can’t believe this is a 104 point team?
- LeftCoaster

Good team but right now Canucks aren't really pressuring. When Canucks step up on them in neutral zone, it's working.

Demko

(frank)in Miller with a lazy turnover in the neutral zone, almost resulted in a goal…trade that guy

The Wild are sneaky dirty, I like it.
- 1970vintage

Yeah, I like their style. They won't be an easy out in the playoffs if they get decent goaltending from Fleury. I don't trust Talbot at all.

(frank)in Miller with a lazy turnover in the neutral zone, almost resulted in a goal…trade that guy
- LeftCoaster

Trade Miller.

Andrew Copp with a natural hat trick in the 1st for NYR today.

Probably the best acquisition of the trade deadline so far.