Carol Schram: Vancouver Canucks Sedins, Eriksson, Hansen, Sbisa to play vs Calgary Flames The Vancouver Canucks will welcome their returnees from the World Cup of Hockey back to the ice when they host the Calgary Flames on Thursday night at Rogers Arena.

Thank You Carol,

Horvat will see some chances tonight playing CGY's 4th line.
Dissapointed to not see Stecher get another look tonight. Hopeful for the last game.

dang, wanted to see JG make sibisa look slow again

dang, wanted to see JG make sibisa look slow again
- numbear

not exactly a huge accomplishment there bud...

Thank You Carol,

Horvat will see some chances tonight playing CGY's 4th line.
Dissapointed to not see Stecher get another look tonight. Hopeful for the last game.
- Codes1087

yeah he's been fun to watch - he definitely brings a level of excitement that the Canucks have lacked for a few years on the backend.

Its a shame the expansion factors may force him out of the lineup, cus he's proven he's NHL ready and with his level of skill and hockey sense, the best place for him to develop is with the big boys. Biega should be sent home.

not exactly a huge accomplishment there bud...
- Codes1087

nope non at all. But he's top 3 on D....thats the scary part

is Virt going to make it full time this year?

yeah he's been fun to watch - he definitely brings a level of excitement that the Canucks have lacked for a few years on the backend.

Its a shame the expansion factors may force him out of the lineup, cus he's proven he's NHL ready and with his level of skill and hockey sense, the best place for him to develop is with the big boys. Biega should be sent home.
- Brooks_Light

I am trying to see this as a positive. If Biega and Sbisa stay with the club, are they not the only ones eligible for expansion? If Pedan clears, he comes up after the season at the 6/7?

Does anyone know who are eligible from the Canucks on Defense?

nope non at all. But he's top 3 on D....thats the scary part
- numbear

Top 3?
You mean bottom pairing?

Carol Schram: Vancouver Canucks Sedins, Eriksson, Hansen, Sbisa to play vs Calgary Flames
The Vancouver Canucks will welcome their returnees from the World Cup of Hockey back to the ice when they host the Calgary Flames on Thursday night at Rogers Arena.
- Carol Schram

How is that Loui looking so far?

dang, wanted to see JG make sibisa look slow again
- numbear

Ferland sure has a thing for Sbisa though

How is that Loui looking so far?
- Cape Breton Bruins

Tonight will be the first time we see him. Just one practice before today...

I am trying to see this as a positive. If Biega and Sbisa stay with the club, are they not the only ones eligible for expansion? If Pedan clears, he comes up after the season at the 6/7?

Does anyone know who are eligible from the Canucks on Defense?
- Codes1087

Basically, if the Canucks don't get Biega and/or Sbisa across that 70-game threshold, they'd be forced to expose one of Edler, Tanev or Gudbranson—or to trade for another defenseman that would fit the criteria.

It's bad news for Stecher and Pedan but it is good that the team is planning ahead!

Thanks Carol!

Quotes not working for me.

I see Stecher and Pedan ahead of Sbisa and Biega as far as depth. This is the only thing I could think of regarding the decisions management just made.

Honestly, I think this guy is innocent. Why would he throw a beer when he could easily use his creepy mind powers to do it?

So... Horvat is a 4th line center now?

I was pretty sure he'd be #2 this year for the nucks.

Honestly, I think this guy is innocent. Why would he throw a beer when he could easily use his creepy mind powers to do it?
- Beatle_john

His employer offered a $1000 reward for anyone who could identify the guy.

So... Horvat is a 4th line center now?

I was pretty sure he'd be #2 this year for the nucks.
- Scabeh

cody 2.o

His employer offered a $1000 reward for anyone who could identify the guy.



- classic321

Yeah, I think the employer did that on purpose and collected it himself!

Basically, if the Canucks don't get Biega and/or Sbisa across that 70-game threshold, they'd be forced to expose one of Edler, Tanev or Gudbranson—or to trade for another defenseman that would fit the criteria.

It's bad news for Stecher and Pedan but it is good that the team is planning ahead!
- Carol Shram

This is what is confusing to me: The team has made it clear they want to be competitive, they are bringing in Gudbranson, Eriksson in order to give themselves the best chance of winning, but now they are leveraging certain players in order to position themselves for the expansion draft... while we're in October?

If there is one thing we know about the Canucks its that their defense will be injured, opportunity to get into games periodically over the season. Also many suspect that at best the team is contending for the wildcard, so if a major injury derails the season, why not then call up Biega for the last 20 games of the season then?

So... Horvat is a 4th line center now?

I was pretty sure he'd be #2 this year for the nucks.
- Scabeh

Granlund getting a look at 3rd line wing. Ill stop the pot from being stirred thank you

Thanks Carol! Horvat is a bust, Erikkson has been brutal so far and Virt will never make it oh, and Sbisa is our new #3 dman! Thanks for stopping by fellas

This is what is confusing to me: The team has made it clear they want to be competitive, they are bringing in Gudbranson, Eriksson in order to give themselves the best chance of winning, but now they are leveraging certain players in order to position themselves for the expansion draft... while we're in October?

If there is one thing we know about the Canucks its that their defense will be injured, opportunity to get into games periodically over the season. Also many suspect that at best the team is contending for the wildcard, so if a major injury derails the season, why not then call up Biega for the last 20 games of the season then?
- WhiteLie[/quote]

Exactly...I think they got the order backwards

This is what is confusing to me: The team has made it clear they want to be competitive, they are bringing in Gudbranson, Eriksson in order to give themselves the best chance of winning, but now they are leveraging certain players in order to position themselves for the expansion draft... while we're in October?

If there is one thing we know about the Canucks its that their defense will be injured, opportunity to get into games periodically over the season. Also many suspect that at best the team is contending for the wildcard, so if a major injury derails the season, why not then call up Biega for the last 20 games of the season then?
- WhiteLie

They are screwed if he got injured.

I can't see how people do not see Horvat's ultimate upside. Yes, the Centre position is pretty logged jammed at the moment but I am pretty sure every other team would want him. He is far from over.