Rathbone is redundant when Hughes is healthy, and Poolman is never healthy.
- golfingsince

Rathbone is only redundant because OEL is just sitting there taking up space and not really adding much. Take OEL's cap, add it to a D partner for Rathbone... baby, you got a stew going

Rathbone is only redundant because OEL is just sitting there taking up space and not really adding much. Take OEL's cap, add it to a D partner for Rathbone... baby, you got a stew going
- NewYorkNuck

No argument here.

But at least we didn't have LE, Beagle or Roussel last year.

Rathbone is only redundant because OEL is just sitting there taking up space and not really adding much. Take OEL's cap, add it to a D partner for Rathbone... baby, you got a stew going
- NewYorkNuck

If that's the case, then put Rathbone with Myers as the second pairing and OEL on the third pair. Salary shouldn't equate to ice time.

I only saw them get pretty dominated in the 3rd period but score timely goals as you said. That's pretty much how STL did it last season, they looked good.

I have liked Brisebois, wish he would use his size and get a tad bit meaner once in a while but he's the PK guy the left side needs on the team.

When healthy though now do the Canucks have defensive # issues.

Hughes Schenn
OEL Myers
Dermott Burroughs
Rathbone Bear
Brisebois Poolman

Hard to have 10 D on a roster but who goes down and who stays up?
- manvanfan

He has used it in the past on occasion. He is looking like he might be ready for the next step. This team looks like it cornered the market on #6 and #7 Dmen

If that's the case, then put Rathbone with Myers as the second pairing and OEL on the third pair. Salary shouldn't equate to ice time.
- NightBeast

I truly feel Rathbone fits best when he's allocated ice time Hughes should be getting the majority of.

He has used it in the past on occasion. He is looking like he might be ready for the next step. This team looks like it cornered the market on #6 and #7 Dmen
- VANTEL

Not sure if OEL's $8,250,000 has anything to do with it?

Not sure if OEL's $8,250,000 has anything to do with it?
- VanHockeyGuy

Take his and Garland's 12M away, add a 1st and a 2nd and the team's future looks much better. It was a desperate move that will haunt us for years

I truly feel Rathbone fits best when he's allocated ice time Hughes should be getting the majority of.
- golfingsince

If Hughes ice time reduces that would give Rathbone some more quality minutes. I think he was averaging 27 mins (5 mins too much).

Not sure if OEL's $8,250,000 has anything to do with it?
- VanHockeyGuy

I think you said a day or two ago LTIR is the tool smarter GMs are using nowadays. It was a pretty decent comment.

I would buy him out next year if it was up to me but that opens up a whole new discussion. I thought we would get at least 3 to 4 years service out of him, but that window is closing quickly.

Take his and Garland's 12M away, add a 1st and a 2nd and the team's future looks much better. It was a desperate move that will haunt us for years
- golfingsince

Hand is dealt, need to move on.

I only saw them get pretty dominated in the 3rd period but score timely goals as you said. That's pretty much how STL did it last season, they looked good.

I have liked Brisebois, wish he would use his size and get a tad bit meaner once in a while but he's the PK guy the left side needs on the team.

When healthy though now do the Canucks have defensive # issues.

Hughes Schenn
OEL Myers
Dermott Burroughs
Rathbone Bear
Brisebois Poolman

Hard to have 10 D on a roster but who goes down and who stays up?
- manvanfan

Not a problem the team will likely face.

I honestly have no idea what Dermott brings to the table.
His spot is Boner's to lose imo.

LHD pecking order:
Hughes, OEL, Rathbone, Dermott, Stillman, Breisbois

RHD:
Myers, Schenn, Burroughs, Bear, Juulsen

If Hughes ice time reduces that would give Rathbone some more quality minutes. I think he was averaging 27 mins (5 mins too much).
- NightBeast

Hand is dealt, need to move on.
- VanHockeyGuy

Maybe OEL will get a long term injury and be “promoted” to Defensive Skills Coach.

Maybe OEL will get a long term injury and be “promoted” to Defensive Skills Coach.
- Shuswap Wap

it doesn't look like he has any allergies to his equipment...shame

it doesn't look like he has any allergies to his equipment...shame
- dbot

Not a problem the team will likely face.

I honestly have no idea what Dermott brings to the table.
His spot is Boner's to lose imo.

LHD pecking order:
Hughes, OEL, Rathbone, Dermott, Stillman, Breisbois

RHD:
Myers, Schenn, Burroughs, Bear, Juulsen
- dbot

You realize the coaches play Brisebois more than they play Rathbone?

If Hughes ice time reduces that would give Rathbone some more quality minutes. I think he was averaging 27 mins (at least 10 mins too much).
- NightBeast

👍

Not a problem the team will likely face.

I honestly have no idea what Dermott brings to the table.
His spot is Boner's to lose imo.

LHD pecking order:
Hughes, OEL, Rathbone, Dermott, Stillman, Breisbois

RHD:
Myers, Schenn, Burroughs, Bear, Juulsen
- dbot

Think you will see Bear jump up that list quickly

He has used it in the past on occasion. He is looking like he might be ready for the next step. This team looks like it cornered the market on #6 and #7 Dmen
- VANTEL

Brisebois has taken his next step already. Playing better than he ever has

They really do need some D that aren't bottom pairing guys.

As they trade one of their best prospects away.

Think you will see Bear jump up that list quickly
- NewYorkNuck

Does he fit though? Schenn and Burroughs provide the toughness on their pairs.

Demko 7 GP and Canucks with 3 points with him in net

Martin 2 GP and Canucks with 3 points with him in net.

Trade Demko or play Martin more.

Demko 7 GP and Canucks with 3 points with him in net

Martin 2 GP and Canucks with 3 points with him in net.

Trade Demko or play Martin more.
- Reubenkincade

Yes completely. We should sell low on Demko, who is generally seen across the league as a top 5-7 goalie in the entire league…

Does he fit though? Schenn and Burroughs provide the toughness on their pairs.
- manvanfan

He's a better puck mover than both of them – he doesn't provide toughness but the Canucks D sucks at moving the puck so you need that more than some shoving and punching.

Yes completely. We should sell low on Demko, who is generally seen across the league as a top 5-7 goalie in the entire league…
- I-own_da-Northwest

If he's seen as a top 5-7 goalie across the league you wouldn't be selling low, no?

Yes completely. We should sell low on Demko, who is generally seen across the league as a top 5-7 goalie in the entire league…
- I-own_da-Northwest