Saw a comment that was funny/sad/true all at the same time. The Canucks traded a 1st for JT Miller. Obviously a home run trade. Braden Schneider was available to draft with that pick. And yet the Canucks apparently couldn't get Schneider in return for Miller at the TDL
- Nucker101

Schneider went 19th, wasn't the Canucks pick #20?

Schneider went 19th, wasn't the Canucks pick #20?
- Retinalz

you're right, that comment i read was dumb then

Schneider went 19th, wasn't the Canucks pick #20?
- Retinalz

Do you really think the Canucks would have picked at #20 without Miller in the lineup?

Was never gonna happen...




- LordHumungous

Miller for captain

you're right, that comment i read was dumb then
- Nucker101

No, it was actually 1 of your more sensible comments.😁

Do you really think the Canucks would have picked at #20 without Miller in the lineup?
- Reubenkincade

That doesn't matter. The fact is that our pick was #20 and Schneider went 19. If we didn't have Miller who knows where we would have drafted and who.

That doesn't matter. The fact is that our pick was #20 and Schneider went 19. If we didn't have Miller who knows where we would have drafted and who.
- Retinalz

You are right the Canucks would have been picking in top 12.

You are right the Canucks would have been picking in top 12.
- Reubenkincade

That then says much fir Millers value then & especially now. I also think he’ll age well. Has 3 good years in him & probably declines a bit after but still good enough.

That then says much fir Millers value then & especially now. I also think he’ll age well. Has 3 good years in him & probably declines a bit after but still good enough.
- Nighthawk

I have no doubt in my mind that Miller will be a fairly productive player for the next 5 or so years, I just don't think the team will be ready until then.
I guess if the team gets into the playoffs 1 year and gets to the 2nd round some other year, during that time, people will be happy.
I continue to say, as I have said over and over again, as a Canucks fan, you have to build through the draft. 3 or 4 solid picks, is not building through the draft, it is taking shortcuts.
This is not a new concept, as teams like the Habs of the 70s, the Islanders of the 80s, the Oilers of the 80s, the Devils, Avalanche/Nordiques, the Red Wings, etc., all built from the draft, and were perennial cup contenders/Champions.
Pretty basic concept.

I have no doubt in my mind that Miller will be a fairly productive player for the next 5 or so years, I just don't think the team will be ready until then.
I guess if the team gets into the playoffs 1 year and gets to the 2nd round some other year, during that time, people will be happy.
I continue to say, as I have said over and over again, as a Canucks fan, you have to build through the draft. 3 or 4 solid picks, is not building through the draft, it is taking shortcuts.
This is not a new concept, as teams like the Habs of the 70s, the Islanders of the 80s, the Oilers of the 80s, the Devils, Avalanche/Nordiques, the Red Wings, etc., all built from the draft, and were perennial cup contenders/Champions.
Pretty basic concept.
- Reubenkincade

I have no doubt in my mind that Miller will be a fairly productive player for the next 5 or so years, I just don't think the team will be ready until then.
I guess if the team gets into the playoffs 1 year and gets to the 2nd round some other year, during that time, people will be happy.
I continue to say, as I have said over and over again, as a Canucks fan, you have to build through the draft. 3 or 4 solid picks, is not building through the draft, it is taking shortcuts.
This is not a new concept, as teams like the Habs of the 70s, the Islanders of the 80s, the Oilers of the 80s, the Devils, Avalanche/Nordiques, the Red Wings, etc., all built from the draft, and were perennial cup contenders/Champions.
Pretty basic concept.
- Reubenkincade

It’s too late for that. This team is what it is and they will ride this core. So as a fan I hope they win a few playoff series. Perhaps in 5 or 6 years they will try a new rebuild were they tear it down to the studs

Looking forward to the season for many reasons!

Looking forward to the season for many reasons!
- Bettmanhatesus

Makes at least two of us.

It’s too late for that. This team is what it is and they will ride this core. So as a fan I hope they win a few playoff series. Perhaps in 5 or 6 years they will try a new rebuild were they tear it down to the studs
- CanuckDon

Yeah, realistically this is the type of team that’s going to be thrilled if they can pull off winning a playoff round or 2 for the next 5-6 years. Similar to the Flames/Leafs teams we’ve seen over the years

I have no doubt in my mind that Miller will be a fairly productive player for the next 5 or so years, I just don't think the team will be ready until then.
I guess if the team gets into the playoffs 1 year and gets to the 2nd round some other year, during that time, people will be happy.
I continue to say, as I have said over and over again, as a Canucks fan, you have to build through the draft. 3 or 4 solid picks, is not building through the draft, it is taking shortcuts.
This is not a new concept, as teams like the Habs of the 70s, the Islanders of the 80s, the Oilers of the 80s, the Devils, Avalanche/Nordiques, the Red Wings, etc., all built from the draft, and were perennial cup contenders/Champions.
Pretty basic concept.
- Reubenkincade

Seems like they think ep, qh, Bo and Demko are the guys. I for one think they are right, but understand pessimistic views. Young players are a question mark but we do have quite a few that could exceed, the cap and building around them better is the challenge.

Yeah, realistically this is the type of team that’s going to be thrilled if they can pull off winning a playoff round or 2 for the next 5-6 years. Similar to the Flames/Leafs teams we’ve seen over the years
- Nucker101

The potential I see is that unlike the flames and many teams that fizzle, our best players did unreal in the playoffs.

Bear 1/2.2m

Seems like they think ep, qh, Bo and Demko are the guys. I for one think they are right, but understand pessimistic views. Young players are a question mark but we do have quite a few that could exceed, the cap and building around them better is the challenge.
- neem55

Setting up the roster for success is the mission. Front office is totally remade & diverse for todays NHL. Good core & the support is improving with depth still coming. The D of course is what will drive this team as far as it can go. Major challenge to be done there.

Yeah, realistically this is the type of team that’s going to be thrilled if they can pull off winning a playoff round or 2 for the next 5-6 years. Similar to the Flames/Leafs teams we’ve seen over the years
- Nucker101

I remember several years back, when the Leafs wreaking the conference finals for a couple years in a row and how they were the best team ever.
Kinda like the Islanders of recent seasons, make the semis for a couple seasons and fall off the face of the earth, the following season.

I remember several years back, when the Leafs wreaking the conference finals for a couple years in a row and how they were the best team ever.
Kinda like the Islanders of recent seasons, make the semis for a couple seasons and fall off the face of the earth, the following season.
- Reubenkincade

Overachieved with a coach who got his message through. Best skill a coach can have but the hardest to sustain. Takes a special group of players & leaders to keep it going. Probably the rarest of combos. TB has both imo.

Miller for captain
- Nucker101

It’s too late for that. This team is what it is and they will ride this core. So as a fan I hope they win a few playoff series. Perhaps in 5 or 6 years they will try a new rebuild were they tear it down to the studs
- CanuckDon

Good luck with Aqua-feeny here.

Looking forward to the season for many reasons!
- Bettmanhatesus

Absolutely.

2nd round.

Yeah, realistically this is the type of team that’s going to be thrilled if they can pull off winning a playoff round or 2 for the next 5-6 years. Similar to the Flames/Leafs teams we’ve seen over the years
- Nucker101

Yeah, realistically this is the type of team that’s going to be thrilled if they can pull off winning a playoff round or 2 for the next 5-6 years. Similar to the Flames/Leafs teams we’ve seen over the years
- Nucker101

Almost winning the cup.