I didn’t look through the whole thing. Just the last few pages. And yes those guys are far left. They’re just as bad as the far right. Problem is there are no politicians in the middle anymore. No one with a fiscal brain that also uses common sense on social issues. That’s where most people want to be but there are no choices there. Green/Liberal/NDP are all far left.
- TurdFergeson

Are you really this stupid in real life?You've already been given a place to spew this drivel and it isn't here.

For starters I luv 3 deep at C. It offers up many options & match up problems for ops. Given the winger depth adding Miky & Kuz it all goes hand in hand.

Of course I want D especially top 4 RHD but I don’t see us getting a top 2 RHD either young or a vet not long in the tooth. DeHann rumour seems to be the latest fix just the contract cost & if he chooses us. Not ideal but depends on so many variables eg whether Poolman is on the shelf not that I’m all agog about him & finding cap space.
- Nighthawk

Will be interesting to see if Pettersson actually plays C or not. Could be looking at Miller/Horvat/Richardinson/New Guy

Will be interesting to see if Pettersson actually plays C or not. Could be looking at Miller/Horvat/Richardinson/New Guy
- 1970vintage

I was already thinking about this since they are not very strong on the wing.

I was already thinking about this since they are not very strong on the wing.
- boonerbuck

Best top 9 in the league?

I think the forward group is pretty strong, but I thought the same thing last year and that didn’t exactly work out.

Will be interesting to see if Pettersson actually plays C or not. Could be looking at Miller/Horvat/Richardinson/New Guy
- 1970vintage

Possible but it’s more probable his talent is best utilized in the middle. There are many wingers now that need someone who can dish them the puck.

D!ckinson can rotate with Lazar a RH on faceoff control on 4th line.

Best top 9 in the league?

I think the forward group is pretty strong, but I thought the same thing last year and that didn’t exactly work out.
- 1970vintage

It worked out as long as the goal was mediocrity.

Possible but it’s more probable his talent is best utilized in the middle. There are many wingers now that need someone who can dish them the puck.

D!ckinson can rotate with Lazar a RH on faceoff control on 4th line.
- Quinn's Quest

The wings and Richardinson were so bad last year, and Horvat hurt down the stretch that Boudreau had to run Miller and Pettersson as C. Could be different this year. Like stacking McDavid/Draisaitl or Crosby/Malkin on the same line.

It worked out as long as the goal was mediocrity.
- bloatedmosquito

I just thought they would score more goals. Too many guys got off to rough starts.

Could be the same again this year. A lot of new faces expected to contribute in roles they’ve not had before. I think they’ll actually have a good season. I have them second in the division in the prediction thread. That could end up hurting them long term, thinking they’re closer than they really are. Guess we’ll see.

I was already thinking about this since they are not very strong on the wing.
- boonerbuck

Interesting. They seem to be winger heavy with Pods, Kuz, Mik, BB, Garland, Hogs, Pearson.

Mik Petey BB
Kuz JTM Pods
Pearson Bo Garland

This spreads the minutes and has balance among talent.

Interesting. They seem to be winger heavy with Pods, Kuz, Mik, BB, Garland, Hogs, Pearson.

Mik Petey BB
Kuz JTM Pods
Person Bo Garland

This spreads the minutes and has balance among talent.
- Quinn's Quest

Winger heavy? They were center heavy last season... and if Petey plays C again, C heavy again this season. They didnt get much production last season from wingers... maybe there will be some improvement but this team is still center heavy. Can't call this team winger heavy based on "ifs".

Winger heavy? They were center heavy last season... and if Petey plays C again, C heavy again this season. They didnt get much production last season from wingers... maybe there will be some improvement but this team is still center heavy. Can't call this team winger heavy based on "ifs".
- boonerbuck

Well maybe choice of words on heavy is not about high end talent. I meant they have a lot of top 9 wingers that need capable Centers.

Last year comparables don’t have the 2 new Russians plus an improving Pods for instance. Along with the returning wingers who can play top 9.

For starters I luv 3 deep at C. It offers up many options & match up problems for ops. Given the winger depth adding Miky & Kuz it all goes hand in hand.

Of course I want D especially top 4 RHD but I don’t see us getting a top 2 RHD either young or a vet not long in the tooth. DeHann rumour seems to be the latest fix just the contract cost & if he chooses us. Not ideal but depends on so many variables eg whether Poolman is on the shelf not that I’m all agog about him & finding cap space.
- Nighthawk

If only Benning had upped Tanev 4x4.5 ! Problem solved.

Interesting. They seem to be winger heavy with Pods, Kuz, Mik, BB, Garland, Hogs, Pearson.

Mik Petey BB
Kuz JTM Pods
Pearson Bo Garland

This spreads the minutes and has balance among talent.
- Quinn's Quest

Looking like one of the best top 12’s in the West.

Interesting. They seem to be winger heavy with Pods, Kuz, Mik, BB, Garland, Hogs, Pearson.

Mik Petey BB
Kuz JTM Pods
Pearson Bo Garland

This spreads the minutes and has balance among talent.
- Quinn's Quest

Yikes.

Well maybe choice of words on heavy is not about high end talent. I meant they have a lot of top 9 wingers that need capable Centers.

Last year comparables don’t have the 2 new Russians plus an improving Pods for instance. Along with the returning wingers who can play top 9.
- Quinn's Quest

The context of what I was discussing is strength down the middle vs strength on the wing. You are basing strength on the wing on "ifs". We hope they are stronger on the wing this season but for me it wont be significant without putting Petey on the Wing. Maybe Podz and Hogz have a breakout season and Kuz is the same player that he was in the KHL but those ifs are a reach. As far as Boeser goes, safe money is on him playing to his average. Mikheyev should close the gap a bit but the gap is pretty big.

Canucks had three 30 goal scorers down the middle last season. 3 of 4 C's. They only had one winger break 20 goals last season. 1 of 8... that should clarify what I mean.

The context of what I was discussing is strength down the middle vs strength on the wing. You are basing strength on the wing on "ifs". We hope they are stronger on the wing this season but for me it wont be significant without putting Petey on the Wing. Maybe Podz and Hogz have a breakout season and Kuz is the same player that he was in the KHL but those ifs are a reach. As far as Boeser goes, safe money is on him playing to his average. Mikheyev should close the gap a bit but the gap is pretty big.

Canucks had three 30 goal scorers down the middle last season. 3 of 4 C's. They only had one winger break 20 goals last season. 1 of 8... that should clarify what I mean.
- boonerbuck

I can see Mikheyev cracking 20 this year health permitting.

I can see Mikheyev cracking 20 this year health permitting.
- Load Management

Reasonable to think so... He'll get at least a 1/4 of that short handed.

Reasonable to think so... He'll get at least a 1/4 of that short handed.
- boonerbuck

I had him in last year's hockey pool for a while. He's fast, but a streaky scorer. If he can get his hands going more consistently then we're in for a treat.

Reasonable to think so... He'll get at least a 1/4 of that short handed.
- boonerbuck

I think Podkolzin may crack 20 also

Best top 9 in the league?

I think the forward group is pretty strong, but I thought the same thing last year and that didn’t exactly work out.
- 1970vintage

Allvin said yesterday they are close yes...

Goals galore. Team should lead the league in 20 goal scorers.

Goals galore. Team should lead the league in 20 goal scorers.
- Reubenkincade

Mikheyev got 21 in 56 games last year. I think he can duplicate it at the very least. Podz has it in him if he takes a step this year.

Goals galore. Team should lead the league in 20 goal scorers.
- Reubenkincade

Honestly, that’s what a I thought going into last year. It didn’t pan out. Maybe guys like Höglander figure it out. I think what Booner is saying about strength on the wing is likely true. Sure, there are a good number of “top 9” wingers, but most of them need to be put in offensive situations to be effective and there are only so many of those situations in a game to go around. If some of these guys can’t contribute heavy defensive minutes and put a few points on the board it will be more of the same.

That’s not a funny comment. He is a useless, overpaid slug
- CanuckDon

He nailed one of Don's Ho's...BFD.

Mikheyev got 21 in 56 games last year. I think he can duplicate it at the very least. Podz has it in him if he takes a step this year.
- Load Management

I think Hoglander has it in him as well, to make an excellent top 10 forward group.

Miller Bo Pouty and perennial 30 goal scorer Brock all getting 30, Podkolzin, Mikheyev, Garland getting 20 and Pearson Kuzmenko and Hoglander getting 18, makes for a potent top 10.
With Rathbone contributing 30 points, this team has to be considered a serious cup contender.