On Hronek imo is a bonafide top 4 RHD. The 2 high picks bother fans but something had to give in one way or another. His break out ability & 2-way play are exactly what we need. He’s got some pressure to on him to show fans it was worth it. The timing & the quality of this draft will always bother the ‘rebuild dreamers’ lol
- Nighthawk

Will he be ready for camp?

There's a reason they don't get through the first round. Regular season team.
- VanHockeyGuy

Like most teams that ppl have high expectations for it’s all about only 1 team wins da mug. It’s never been an easy task. Roster design & getting hot in the PO’s is an inexact science. It makes us all geniuses to play at ACGM’s 😂🤪

Difference is he won't leave the cupboards empty.
- VanHockeyGuy

I think this group is taking the Vegas route. That is how it seems. All about now not tomorrow.

Will he be ready for camp?
- VanHockeyGuy

Ready this season my bet. Minor injury & no rush to push him.

That is a fair comment about getting to bubble level. I think they are aiming past that this summer. I think PA said Friday they would like to win a round or more, it is not just being a playoff team. Good luck.

- VANTEL

Yes that is also fair lol

Lots has to happen this offseason & the start to the season cannot be another crapstorm.

Will he be ready for camp?
- VanHockeyGuy

he will be here in a week or so. They said he is week to week. I am thinking he had a TDL injury like JTM.

He asked for a bit of time to pack things up and settle in here in Vancouver.

Yes that is also fair lol

Lots has to happen this offseason & the start to the season cannot be another crapstorm.
- Nighthawk

I am sure they will move out big money this summer. Even if it is OEL on LTIR or sold with draft picks. Does not sound like PA wants buyouts.

They will target a good 3C and D via trade or UFA.

I think this group is taking the Vegas route. That is how it seems. All about now not tomorrow.
- VANTEL

If that holds true, considering how fast Vegas moved on from Pacoiretty, there’s hope Miller will be gone in the same fashion.

That was a fun game! Hope Leafs fans enjoyed it as well.
- CanuckDon

I know I did. It was nice to see first hand how much the Leafs still suck after their trades.

I think this group is taking the Vegas route. That is how it seems. All about now not tomorrow.
- VANTEL

VGK had one thing & only 1 thing going for them. Nervous & stupid other GM’s. They have to stay relevant or risk the fanbase losing interest imo. They are old. They are lucky to be in our division but are squandering the advantage they had since inception.

If that holds true, considering how fast Vegas moved on from Pacoiretty, there’s hope Miller will be gone in the same fashion.
- Shuswap Wap

Like them or not Vegas has been competitive from day one. Taking big swings and welcoming misfits.

VGK had one thing & only 1 thing going for them. Nervous & stupid other GM’s. They have to stay relevant or risk the fanbase losing interest imo. They are old. They are lucky to be in our division but are squandering the advantage they had since inception.
- Nighthawk

I like Vegas

Both Pearson and Demko were considered to have minor injuries, yet 1 ended up out for 10 weeks and another ends up done for the season.

Both Pearson and Demko were considered to have minor injuries, yet 1 ended up out for 10 weeks and another ends up done for the season.
- Reubenkincade

Cap management

I get that he is very good. I have seen him play and all, no question at that level he is in a league of his own. I just think back to Lafrennierre and the hype. The kid will probably be a thirty goal guy a year but as we have all said here we need to fill other areas. We need a stud C and some better D. He would be very exiting for sure but I think the sooner we fill the D and get that center is when we take a very big step.

I also realize I am probably the only person on the planet to make suck a bold or stupid statement.

I would definitely be calling Seattle if they would like to trade Berniers Wright and Fluery.
- VANTEL

Laffriender skates like molasses. Bedard is much more comparable to Jack Hughes, female dog about small players all you want but the kid is dominating.

I am sure they will move out big money this summer. Even if it is OEL on LTIR or sold with draft picks. Does not sound like PA wants buyouts.

They will target a good 3C and D via trade or UFA.
- VANTEL

Seems pretty obvious some or all of that has potential. Not so sure on moving more picks though. We’ve done that already & at the limit to not make more. Still not exactly confident it won’t happen. Overall it’ll come down to the entirety of all the changes that might happen that I’ll be on pins & needles about.

I’ll guess cap will be the hard push to get sorted out. If that goes ok or better then onto a key UFA D man next.

VGK had one thing & only 1 thing going for them. Nervous & stupid other GM’s. They have to stay relevant or risk the fanbase losing interest imo. They are old. They are lucky to be in our division but are squandering the advantage they had since inception.
- Nighthawk

Blah, Blah, Blah.
More bumbling comments about how other teams are good because of some bs reason and just the Canucks are oh so close.

Something about guzzlers and slurpers.

Blah, Blah, Blah.
More bumbling comments about how other teams are good because of some bs reason and just the Canucks are oh so close.

Something about guzzlers and slurpers.
- Reubenkincade

Go ahead & envy any of the other 30 teams who don’t win a cup. Low bar much? 🤪

Idk what is harder…

Canucks digging out of there mess or Kitimat digging out of snow. Lol

Like them or not Vegas has been competitive from day one. Taking big swings and welcoming misfits.
- VANTEL

They’ve also crippled themselves and are a safe bet for first round elimination

I know I did. It was nice to see first hand how much the Leafs still suck after their trades.
- Load Management

Tuning into Tim & Friends the day after they get eliminated in the first round will be epic!

Seems pretty obvious some or all of that has potential. Not so sure on moving more picks though. We’ve done that already & at the limit to not make more. Still not exactly confident it won’t happen. Overall it’ll come down to the entirety of all the changes that might happen that I’ll be on pins & needles about.

I’ll guess cap will be the hard push to get sorted out. If that goes ok or better then onto a key UFA D man next.
- Nighthawk

JR from 2014 to 2021 has had two first round picks only. Kapanen in 2014 was traded and acquired again by JR for another first round pick. The other selection was Samuel Poulin in 2019. He has a terrible record with first round picks.

Blah, Blah, Blah.
More bumbling comments about how other teams are good because of some bs reason and just the Canucks are oh so close.

Something about guzzlers and slurpers.
- Reubenkincade

Full load.

JR from 2014 to 2021 has had two first round picks only. Kapanen in 2014 was traded and acquired again by JR for another first round pick. The other selection was Samuel Poulin in 2019. He has a terrible record with first round picks.
- VANTEL

That's why he's trading them now.

That's why he's trading them now.
- VanHockeyGuy

You are joking but you are correct.