Carol Schram: Markus Granlund scores 2 as Vancouver Canucks snap losing skid vs. Sharks Sam Gagner's overtime goal gave the Vancouver Canucks the 4-3 win over the San Jose Sharks on Friday night at Rogers Arena.

Well done Carol.

Good call by the way…you didn't attend the game and the 'Nucks won

Thanks Carol

Karlsson 76 points in 214 games.
Granlund 71 points in 203 games.

Slightly different roles on their teams this season.
- manvanfan

overall...gotcha

Yeah Granlund has been on a rollercoaster ride in terms of deployment so far. I really hope he continues to get offensive duties moving forward, the guy knows how to score when given the chance.

Gadjovich

Lind

Pettersson

Canucks PP

Brock

Bo

Loui

Tanev

Markstrom

Jake

Gaudette

Dahlen

Dahlin

OJ

What does Canucks future look like Alex ? For 800

Gadjovich

Lind

Pettersson

Canucks PP

Brock

Bo

Loui

Tanev

Markstrom

Jake

Gaudette

Dahlen

Dahlin

OJ

What does Canucks future look like Alex ? For 800
- VANTEL

6 years away…

6 years away…


- LordHumungous

6 away from being 6 away

For Bettmanhatesus

Both Gadjovich and Lind(If signed by Decemer 31st) are eligible for Utica next season, as they will be 20 and if under contract.
Some type of wording in CBA makes this possible.

To bad about dipietro, my guess is his age, next year in van should be fun for him, lind made a statement I think he turns out better than glass in the pros and go gads hes a beast!

3 away from being 2 away
- VANTEL

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To bad about dipietro, my guess is his age, next year in van should be fun for him, lind made a statement I think he turns out better than glass in the pros and go gads hes a beast!
- Bettmanhatesus

Bold prediction. I like it

6 away from being 6 away
- VANTEL

lol

My point was, Hextall has changed his path during his time as GM, just like Benning has.
He had 3 good forwards to work with in their prime, whereas Benning had players exiting prime.
Hextall signed his guys to very lengthy and expensive contracts and has not supported with the players needed to challenge for Cup.
He also signed MacDonald to a lengthy, expensive contract.
The comparison is similar IMO, except Hextall had a heck of a lot more going for Him, without all the problems left be hung from previous regime.
I am not a fan of Henning, but am a strong believer that any GM should be given 6 years to establish a clear direction for a team.
- Reubenkincade

This is not correct in my opinion, Hextall has never changed course, always trying to rebuild through the draft and plug holes with free agents, not draft picks. Always gathered more picks beyond his seven.

The only long term expensive deal he's signed is Voracek, which was a no-brainer.

overall...gotcha

Yeah Granlund has been on a rollercoaster ride in terms of deployment so far. I really hope he continues to get offensive duties moving forward, the guy knows how to score when given the chance.

Overall, ya my bad.

I wonder where Granlund would be stat wise given a top 6 scoring role and not a shutdown, PK role. I wish they could find a happy medium for him.

Problem with this team right now is they have a bunch of defensively inept players and he's got a good 200' game. You can only shelter so many players and with Gagner, Vanek, Sedin(2), Goldy all needing sheltered minutes.

Overall, ya my bad.

I wonder where Granlund would be stat wise given a top 6 scoring role and not a shutdown, PK role. I wish they could find a happy medium for him.

Problem with this team right now is they have a bunch of defensively inept players and he's got a good 200' game. You can only shelter so many players and with Gagner, Vanek, Sedin(2), Goldy all needing sheltered minutes.
- manvanfan

Granlund would probably be floating somewhere around the 20 pts mark i'd guess - once Sutter comes back hopefully that will allow him to focus more on scoring, get more PP time, hopefully get him away from the Gaunces, Chaput, Dowd players and maybe play more with Jake OR Goldy.
But he's definitely shown how important a player he can be.

Thanks Carol ! I was at the game and was surprisingly impressed with the atmosphere. Crowd was way more engaged than normal

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- LeftCoaster

I’m excited to see which Tony G or Botchford/ Tanbir tweets you can share today

I’m excited to see which Tony G or Botchford/ Tanbir tweets you can share today
- CanuckDon

I don't follow any of them actually, I do follow tsn1040 though and copied it from there.

Thanks Carol ! I was at the game and was surprisingly impressed with the atmosphere. Crowd was way more engaged than normal
- CanuckDon

Were you sitting with Bloated?

Were you sitting with Bloated?
- VANTEL

Good God no. Bloated is a terrifying government worker. I keep my distance for my own safety!

Were you sitting with Bloated?
- VANTEL

I spotted Bloated and Don at the game last night

I spotted Bloated and Don at the game last night


- Brooks_Light

Jim Benning is so fired

I am a bit confused and I confuse easily. When you have 3 top notch forwards in prime, should you be rebuilding or trying to make a run for it.
I would think you start building off of that..no.
Once a foundation is there you have to eventually start going for it or you are in a constant state of rebuilding.

Jim Benning is so fired
- LeftCoaster

You and Nucker should take over