"Further good news for the Canucks was the participation in the morning skate by Derek Forbort, who suffered a lower-leg injury in practice five weeks ago. The physical defenceman, a free-agent signing in July, has played just four games this season due to his injury and a six-game leave of absence in October due to the death of his father in Minnesota.

Tocchet said Forbort won’t play Tuesday against the Blues but should be available for Thursday’s game."

Changes on the backend for tonight.

Hughes. Myers.
Soucy. Juulsen.
Friedman. Desharnais

Forbort still healing and Brännström scratched

Changes on the backend for tonight.

Hughes. Myers.
Soucy. Juulsen.
Friedman. Desharnais

Forbort still healing and Brännström scratched
- dbot

Yikes, those bottom 2 pairs are going to be tested. That lineup right their just emphasizes the need for another body with skill.

Yikes, those bottom 2 pairs are going to be tested. That lineup right their just emphasizes the need for another body with skill.
- claygolf83

Marcus Pettersson for Hoglander, Friedman and a 3rd

Marcus Pettersson for Hoglander and Brisebois/Friedman
- dbot

If that's the offer, Kyle Dubas drops the phone from laughing hysterically. Pitt knows what they have in Pettersson, it's going to be player, prospect and pick.

I'd be open to Hogz, Vinny D and a 2nd or something along those lines to make the $$ work.

If that's the offer, Kyle Dubas drops the phone from laughing hysterically. Pitt knows what they have in Pettersson, it's going to be player, prospect and pick.

I'd be open to Hogz, Vinny D and a 2nd or something along those lines to make the $$ work.
- claygolf83

Offer amended.
I'm sure there is some negotiations happening and probably would have happened already if Dubas liked what chef Alvin had on the menu.

Offer amended.
I'm sure there is some negotiations happening and probably would have happened already if Dubas liked what chef Alvin had on the menu.
- dbot

I seen that you added the 3rd. We require retention or we need to send more to fit him in at the moment. I like the player but the bigger question is what is his next contract going to look like. With the amount increasing on OEL's buyout starting next year and needing to sign Brock, I think he may cost too much.

Hello Rasmus Anderssen, cost controlled for next season at a affordable cap hit.

I seen that you added the 3rd. We require retention or we need to send more to fit him in at the moment. I like the player but the bigger question is what is his next contract going to look like. With the amount increasing on OEL's buyout starting next year and needing to sign Brock, I think he may cost too much.

Hello Rasmus Anderssen, cost controlled for next season at a affordable cap hit.
- claygolf83

What's the cost to acquire?

What's the cost to acquire?
- dbot

Based on the season he is having, I don't want to know

What's the cost to acquire?
- dbot

They'd want the Canucks to take Kuzmenko back.

nevermind

They'd want the Canucks to take Kuzmenko back.
- Danny Bomber

I'd do it, with assurances to move him on the Caps following.

Should make Lefty and Donald happy


- dbot

There's a thread for that.

https://www.hockeybuzz.co...read.php?thread_id=159675

There's a thread for that.

https://www.hockeybuzz.co...read.php?thread_id=159675
- Danny Bomber

Oof.
forgot about that sub-buzz.
And then remembered why.

Oof.
forgot about that sub-buzz.
And then remembered why.


- dbot

I accidentally flagged it, i hope the People's Front of Lea don't come after you.

I accidentally flagged it, i hope the People's Front of Lea don't come after you.
- Danny Bomber

Solid flag regardless.

Solid flag regardless.
- Load Management

self flagulation

self flagulation
- dbot

Auto erotic asflagulation.

Demko not too sharp on that clear attempt and goal.

Joshua scores his first goal on Demkos return and the Canucks off to good start at home.

Then in short order they ruin the story line to the first period with coverage bloopers and a shorty against.

One step forward two steps back.

RT time to yell in the room this team gets too comfortable too quick when playing at home. Loses focus and for crying out loud they are crashing into each other all over the ice. Like this sh!t needs to get cleaned up now!

Again, a defenseman getting caught way up ice for a shorty against, then John Shorthouse's idiot sidekick talks about what a great powerplay that was. Can't make this stuff up.

This is painful to watch. Can't wait for the next long road trip...

Again, a defenseman getting caught way up ice for a shorty against, then John Shorthouse's idiot sidekick talks about what a great powerplay that was. Can't make this stuff up.
- Reubenkincade

Canucks are so sloppy. I don't get it. Last season, I thought one of their strengths was structured play. Disciplined game. This season so far it's so sloppy and chaotic.

Last year, Myers stood out for the chaos he created. This season, he looks poised next to the rest. Crazy.

Not a lot of flow in this game. Lack of talent on both sides?

Boeser 2 min because the player in front of him fell down... wow!

...and they score on it. Well done NHL.