Ya I think everyone has one of those and more that get away.
- Bettmanhatesus

They built their team off of other GM's mistakes.

If McCann's bad attitude was saying WTF is wrong with you I'm better than Jake then can you really fault him ?

Are you a grower or a shower?
- LordHumungous

Grow baby, Bruce Banner.

Bruins, Avs, lightning all out in the first round 😮
- Bettmanhatesus

I love it. Makes you wonder if NYR can do it

Reuby

Reuby
- NewYorkNuck

Love it. He flew close too close to the sun.

Love it. He flew close too close to the sun.
- neem55

Wonder when he'll show his face here again.... he's not gonna live that down for a while

- VANTEL

A whole season of flaunting superiority only to collapse when it counts and in the first round.

Too bad Canucks couldn’t have grabbed Bruins ‘24 1st it might be a lotto pick.

If McCann's bad attitude was saying WTF is wrong with you I'm better than Jake then can you really fault him ?
- golfingsince

McCann also plays center so real shame that wasn’t valued. Problem was Jake was picked so high. They gave him too many chances. If only it was Jake going out and they kept the draft picks too.

Darn hindsight it’s always right.

LAK, BOS, NYR, COL all being out of the SC is a huge TV ratings loss for Bettman.
- VanHockeyGuy

Yes, However SEA VGK FLA and potentially NJD all moving on fit Gary's agenda as well.

Do you ever get sick of repeating yourself?
- golfingsince

Well I did have Soy Milk in my Green Tea this AM so feeling very liberal today.

Poor Reuby 😪
Are we still following the Boston Model?

- Shuswap Wap

Marchand's tears. Absolutely fucking beautiful.

Maybe we should fold and go the expansion route and get gifted some good players 😆
- Bettmanhatesus

lol that's what happens when Bettman changes the rules for his new expansion teams that shouldn't even be in the league.

I called an oilers leafs final. Makes me
Sick
- CanuckDon

- VANTEL

Wonder when he'll show his face here again.... he's not gonna live that down for a while
- NewYorkNuck

He’s definitely not, but like everything else in life, time makes shit go away. So bust his balls while you can.

Seattle wins a playoff round in their 2nd year, it took the Canucks 11 years to win a playoff round.
- A_SteamingLombardi

So terrible teams can turn it around fast is what you're saying?

McCann also plays center so real shame that wasn’t valued. Problem was Jake was picked so high. They gave him too many chances. If only it was Jake going out and they kept the draft picks too.

Darn hindsight it’s always right.
- Quinn's Quest

And to add to that - anyone crying over Jared fawking McCann - I often think about how many of our hindsight, grass is greener "fans" would have stuck by him through the first 7 years of his mediocre career. And if they're willing to admit it, then I guess it's an exercise in waiting for prospects to develop at the NHL level right???

anybody willing to step up and admit it? Bueller?? no?

And to add to that - anyone crying over Jared fawking McCann - I often think about how many of our hindsight, grass is greener "fans" would have stuck by him through the first 7 years of his mediocre career. And if they're willing to admit it, then I guess it's an exercise in waiting for prospects to develop at the NHL level right???

anybody willing to step up and admit it? Bueller?? no?
- Brooks_Light

Both him and Virt were rushed to the NHL. But yes, many here would have labeled him a bust after a couple mediocre seasons (hell, look at Petey last year).

As well, people talk about Grabner as another example of a guy getting away. But he was waived and bounced around before he broke out

Yes, However SEA VGK FLA and potentially NJD all moving on fit Gary's agenda as well.
- LordHumungous

ranGers

Bruins (clearly were supposed to win after he gifted them the season)
oilErs
sTars
golden knighTs
Maple leafs
krAken
hurricaNes

wake up sheeple, Bettman is playing with you all, this is all scripted

And to add to that - anyone crying over Jared fawking McCann - I often think about how many of our hindsight, grass is greener "fans" would have stuck by him through the first 7 years of his mediocre career. And if they're willing to admit it, then I guess it's an exercise in waiting for prospects to develop at the NHL level right???

anybody willing to step up and admit it? Bueller?? no?
- Brooks_Light

Crying? Hardly

Was just putting the gifted really good players take into perspective.

And to add to that - anyone crying over Jared fawking McCann - I often think about how many of our hindsight, grass is greener "fans" would have stuck by him through the first 7 years of his mediocre career. And if they're willing to admit it, then I guess it's an exercise in waiting for prospects to develop at the NHL level right???

anybody willing to step up and admit it? Bueller?? no?
- Brooks_Light

Some players do better in other systems, not to mention that having to play in a hockey mad market like Vancouver, Toronto or Montreal can make even the most can't miss prospect have issues. It's not easy when the fans, the media and the coaches and management all get on you if you aren't playing up to your full potential every single night and constantly questioning your commitment/preparation/mentality because they're getting heat themselves. It can wear down on a player like McCann, Grabner, etc. and it's not that they "got away" it's that they went to a team that was the right fit for them and they weren't expected to be the "Next Big Thing" or "Franchise Saviour" there.

Some players do better in other systems, not to mention that having to play in a hockey mad market like Vancouver, Toronto or Montreal can make even the most can't miss prospect have issues. It's not easy when the fans, the media and the coaches and management all get on you if you aren't playing up to your full potential every single night and constantly questioning your commitment/preparation/mentality because they're getting heat themselves. It can wear down on a player like McCann, Grabner, etc. and it's not that they "got away" it's that they went to a team that was the right fit for them and they weren't expected to be the "Next Big Thing" or "Franchise Saviour" there.
- DariusKnight

McCann was doing okay in VAN, rumors he was a problem in the room. Perhaps he called out Bo and his passive aggressive buddies?

McCann was doing okay in VAN, rumors he was a problem in the room. Perhaps he called out Bo and his passive aggressive buddies?
- VanHockeyGuy

The Sedins hated him.