Carol Schram: Vancouver Canucks get young on D, Granlund bros duel as they face the Wild Markus and Mikael Granlund will play in front of their parents and the Vancouver Canucks will ice the NHL's youngest defense as the Minnesota Wild visit Rogers Arena on Tuesday night.

Carol Schram: Vancouver Canucks get young on D, Granlund bros duel as they face the Wild
Markus and Mikael Granlund will play in front of their parents and the Vancouver Canucks will ice the NHL's youngest defense as the Minnesota Wild visit Rogers Arena on Tuesday night.
- Carol Schram

I can see many losses in the near future.

There are two Granlunds?

I can see many losses in the near future.
- golfingsince

a few

2-1 Minny in OT

Boring game.

Hope too see Pedan in this lineup soon.

Thanks Carol I think in a few years it will be apparent we got the better Granlund

Thanks Carol I think in a few years it will be apparent we got the better Granlund
- CanuckDon

Yeah, if he can play like he has he'll have earned protection in the expansion draft. Probably gonna be saying bye to Gaunce, though in the Sportsnet mock draft they have LV taking Dorsett

Yeah, if he can play like he has he'll have earned protection in the expansion draft. Probably gonna be saying bye to Gaunce, though in the Sportsnet mock draft they have LV taking Dorsett
- NorthNuck

I think they would take whoever isn't protected, Bar or Granlund. Sbisas being the other option depending upon their need. Dorset is safe

I think they would take whoever isn't protected, Bar or Granlund. Sbisas being the other option depending upon their need. Dorset is safe
- CanuckDon

Unless Hansen is traded at the deadline, opens a spot for Bae/Granlund

Hopefully Sbisa steps up and proves the critic's wrong. Another unexpected option for JB moving forward.

http://www.vancourier.com...with-first-line-1.3332858

Some interesting stats...mainly Horvats low 1st line production and Stetchers ability to generate shots

Unless Hansen is traded at the deadline, opens a spot for Bae/Granlund
- NorthNuck

I wish but it's unlikely. I think Hansen will be here for a very long time. He is Lindens favourite player

Rather not have the team lose Sbisa, Baert or Granlund...

As I posted yesterday it's an exciting time for the Canucks. We can have massive trades by TDL. The play of the young D will be the determining factor for team development. Don't count it by wins but by performance. Only key forwards missing are Hanson and unknown Rodin. So if these forwards produce wins will come.

Thanks Carol I think in a few years it will be apparent we got the better Granlund
- CanuckDon

markus is off to a good start this year but cmon man you can't be serious!! plus they're hard to compare they are such different players.

markus is off to a good start this year but cmon man you can't be serious!! plus they're hard to compare they are such different players.
- gopherwildfan

I'm being serious. Markus is younger and a more well rounded player. He also hasn't had the opportunities of his brother. Obviously he needs to progress very well the next two years but it's possible. mikael is a good player but nothing special

http://www.cbc.ca/news/ca...lice-nickelback-1.3871590

Eichel is back tonight. I'm expecting a huge 60 games out of this guy!

I'm being serious. Markus is younger and a more well rounded player. He also hasn't had the opportunities of his brother. Obviously he needs to progress very well the next two years but it's possible. mikael is a good player but nothing special
- CanuckDon

mikeal's first 3 full seasons, 39-41-44 pts on the offensive giant of the wild
markus's first 3 full seasons, barely broke into lineups and played bottom 6 when he did
not to mention his point totals in national team play while markus watches on TV like the rest of us.. i guess only time will tell but mikeal has quite the head start

I'm being serious. Markus is younger and a more well rounded player. He also hasn't had the opportunities of his brother. Obviously he needs to progress very well the next two years but it's possible. mikael is a good player but nothing special
- CanuckDon

I'll take that bet.

Anyone else seen Rasmussen play yet?
Guy is a beast! Would love for him to be drafted-local kid too

I'll take that bet.
- belcherbd

I didn't say I would bet on it

Rather not have the team lose Sbisa, Baert or Granlund...
- kaptaan

Well chances are Sbisa will be gone at the end of the season so you might want to get used to the idea

I didn't say I would bet on it
- CanuckDon

Well chances are Sbisa will be gone at the end of the season so you might want to get used to the idea
- NorthNuck

Why so? Isn't more likely that we shed the aging defender and protect the younger one that is progressing?