That leaf team is so soft 😂

That leaf team is so soft 😂
- Bettmanhatesus

Royals had a nice run through Washington. They're knocking on the door buddy.

Hearing #Canucks  have put Erik Brannstrom on waivers.

Hearing #Canucks  have put Erik Brannstrom on waivers.
- Pacificgem

Damn Tocc and Foote really hate the guy... or there's a trade incoming

Damn Tocc and Foote really hate the guy... or there's a trade incoming
- NewYorkNuck

Or Hronek is ready...

- Pacificgem

So bad without Hughes on offense they're off the page. Amazing

Or Hronek is ready...
- boonerbuck

Hate or trade. It's Sunday

Brannstrom on waivers

Or Hronek is ready...
- boonerbuck

Did Hronek actually play any games in Abby? Too lazy to look.

Did Hronek actually play any games in Abby? Too lazy to look.
- bloatedmosquito

No. Tocchet made it clear a couple of days ago he wasn't touching the ice for an AHL game.

Brannstrom on waivers
- VanHockeyGuy

Hopefully he clears, but if he's claimed it is what it is. Brisebois has been just fine in his call up and hasn't looked out of place. Hopefully Hronek is ready to return on the home stand.

No. Tocchet made it clear a couple of days ago he wasn't touching the ice for an AHL game.
- Load Management

Thanks.

Hopefully he clears, but if he's claimed it is what it is. Brisebois has been just fine in his call up and hasn't looked out of place. Hopefully Hronek is ready to return on the home stand.
- claygolf83

How does Brannstrom get sent down while Desharnais stays? To me, Desharnais is a waste of a contract.

Royals had a nice run through Washington. They're knocking on the door buddy.
- Load Management

It’s all about the playoffs with the cougars but they don’t look as good this year.

Did Hronek actually play any games in Abby? Too lazy to look.
- bloatedmosquito

Strictly practicing...

How does Brannstrom get sent down while Desharnais stays? To me, Desharnais is a waste of a contract.
- bloatedmosquito

The same question could be asked about Noah. I think every follower of this team could make a case to send someone down that isn't named Hughes or Hronek.

The same question could be asked about Noah. I think every follower of this team could make a case to send someone down that isn't named Hughes or Hronek.
- claygolf83

So true. What a disappointing season.

So true. What a disappointing season.
- bloatedmosquito

I think it's been a fun and entertaining ride. Still hanging in there through some of the worst adversity this group has faced. Still a half a season to go.

Thx Yorkie

13:22 TOI for Miller.

Myers finished with the most ice time on the Canucks with 23:52. Had 2 assists and was +2 for those interested.
- Load Management

The Hughes bump

Jets will be a tough test & might be an indicator if the boyz can get it on the tracks & stop the tendency to be flat. Have the feeling more good is to come here on in. Find that identity boyz.

What is Pouty’s salary as a percentage of the cap? About 13%? Is that terrible? His production this season needs to be better but the kid’s been so consistent over his career:

443 games, 180 goals, 261 assists, 441 points, +53

The team isn’t paying $11M+ for the results of this season, they are paying for the stats above, which are insanely good. Most players in the game today who have stats like that are making $10M - $11M+ a season now. It’s a gross amount of money but that’s the business, and if the Canucks want to compete, they gonna have to pay for goals and assists.
- bloatedmosquito

13% is a ton of cap. Contract is about stats for sure with W’s at the top. The rest will take care of itself. Others are not off the hook.

I think it's been a fun and entertaining ride. Still hanging in there through some of the worst adversity this group has faced. Still a half a season to go.
- Load Management

I should have said that I’m disappointed with certain players and management as I hoped for progression from last season. The leadership that I thought was so strong last season seems nonexistent this season, from coaching down to on-ice leaders.

The term “vibe” is overused, but there’s definitely a different team vibe now compared to the one during the two rounds of playoffs.

This whole Pouty or Miller trade question seems so shortsighted to me. While Miller’s “warrior” aura is attractive to a certain type of hockey fan, stats don’t lie. Pouty is a far better player over his career than Miller.

Pouty has the potential to get better while Miller is going to decline with age, and we’re already witnessed what the pressure of being “the guy” has done to Miller’s soft brain. He absolutely melted under the pressure and scrutiny.

For me, Miller HAS to go. I have no faith in that clown and I believe the team has lost their faith in him too.
- bloatedmosquito

I agree mostly but Millers time in Van has been impressive. Petey is just outright impressive overall. Only measuring stick is what they do here.

As for potential that is of course a long term outlook. Odds are Miller will decline. At 8m it’s not substantial as the cap rises it will be how much he declines at what rate. Becoming a good 2C through his remaining contract is doable.

If Miller goes so be it hockey is a biz. Sooner is better for the return being in season or the offseason. It’s a dicey move but in PA we trust.

I don’t think Pouty’s soft in the sense that he’s scared to go to the hard places, but soft in the sense that every time he goes into the corner I think he’s going to break in half.

He just such a twig.

For me, my biggest issue is his aloof personality. I felt the same with Naslund. I can see how it drives guys like Miller nuts.
- bloatedmosquito

On the latter I agree but he’s intense & yet introverted. I’m extroverted so he makes me go crazy lol

Need more on the ice & in the room leaders let some players be all on the ice only leaders. Team dynamics will never be a cut dried make up.

I agree mostly but Millers time in Van has been impressive. Petey is just outright impressive overall. Only measuring stick is what they do here.

As for potential that is of course a long term outlook. Odds are Miller will decline. At 8m it’s not substantial as the cap rises it will be how much he declines at what rate. Becoming a good 2C through his remaining contract is doable.

If Miller goes so be it hockey is a biz. Sooner is better for the return being in season or the offseason. It’s a dicey move but in PA we trust.
- Nighthawk

I 100% agree with your highlighted statement. His best years by far have been in a Vancouver jersey so why is he (frank)ing around like he is. Just play the (frank)ing game.

Saying that, his Canuck accomplishments is not all on him. The Canucks have put him in a situation to succeed. There should be some sort of gratitude from him but it’s hard to see.