Sedin Sedin Burrows
Booth Kesler Kassian
Hansen Schroeder Higgins
Sestito Richardson Weise

Canucks are so deep up front that their 4th line would be most other teams 2nd line. Attention poolies: Richardson is a big time sleeper! Now that he has some real line mates in Sestito and Weise I expect big time production from him.
- hankthetank

100% agree.

In one game.
- hankthetank

Classic

In one game.
- hankthetank

He's the next Sittler. Definitely.

He's the next Sittler. Definitely.
- we_are_all_canucks

Sittler or Sh ittler? Im confused......

Sedin Sedin Burrows
Booth Kesler Kassian
Hansen Schroeder Higgins
Sestito Richardson Weise

Canucks are so deep up front that their 4th line would be most other teams 2nd line. Attention poolies: Richardson is a big time sleeper! Now that he has some real line mates in Sestito and Weise I expect big time production from him.
- hankthetank

He's the next Stiffler. Definitely.
- we_are_all_canucks

I think Clarkson's deal is pure insanity. Term & cap hit. Gross.
- DrChristianTroy

Makes Luongo's contract look like one of Vantels swinger parties....

I am surprised that you think so little of Tanev. He is a great young D man who has played minutes no one ever expected him to play. In two or three years, he will be a solid top 4. He had mad skills, great smarts ----- how many penalties does this guy take? Last season.... 2.

He is way smarter than you give him credit for.

Richardson's a solid possession player, he was only scratched in LA because of their great forward depth, especially at center. Classic money puck signing, he'll be a pleasant surprise for the team this year, at least we know that Gillis hasn't totally given up on advanced stats which is a little encouraging.


Weber, I'm not as excited about, #7 d-man at best IMO but at 600K there's not much to complain about. Nice to have the #7 d-man making close to the league min instead of having Ballard at 4.2 and Alberts at 1.1 million which was atrocious.

Richardson's a solid possession player, he was only scratched in LA because of their great forward depth, especially at center. Classic money puck signing, he'll be a pleasant surprise for the team this year, at least we know that Gillis hasn't totally given up on advanced stats which is a little encouraging.


Weber, I'm not as excited about, #7 d-man at best IMO but at 600K there's not much to complain about. Nice to have the #7 d-man making close to the league min instead of having Ballard at 4.2 and Alberts at 1.1 million which was atrocious.
- Nucker101

agree on both. Stupid contracts being handed out today, Canucks don't have much to spend but at least not making any mistakes so far today. Richardson will be good depth in the bottom six, I like his game, nothing flashy but hard working and good forechecker.

Brian Murray is all class.

Richardson's a solid possession player, he was only scratched in LA because of their great forward depth, especially at center. Classic money puck signing, he'll be a pleasant surprise for the team this year, at least we know that Gillis hasn't totally given up on advanced stats which is a little encouraging.


Weber, I'm not as excited about, #7 d-man at best IMO but at 600K there's not much to complain about. Nice to have the #7 d-man making close to the league min instead of having Ballard at 4.2 and Alberts at 1.1 million which was atrocious.
- Nucker101

I agree.. just curious what their plans for the 3LC is ... maybe JS.. but I find that to be a bit hard to swallow.. especially when Kes goes down (which we all know he will) I would be much happier if we could somehow deal Booth.. or worst case Edler.. and bring in a D-man like Eaton.. or maybe Murray/Zanon at around 2 to 2.5 million. And then bring in a capable C... possibly Antropov or Grabo at a greatly reduced price.

Thats a deal I would feel more confident with going into next year.. give a young guy a shot on the wing... Jensen on the 3rd line perhaps.

Giliis is working on Edler for the Schenn brothers as we speak.

Burrows Hank Kassian
Daniel Schroeder Higgins
Booth Kesler Hansen
Sestito Richardson Weise

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Burrows Hank Kassian
Daniel Schroeder Higgins
Booth Kesler Hansen
Sestito Richardson Weise

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- Gullzy

Sedins will never be separated and I hate Booth and Kesler together... zero chemistry

Sedins will never be separated and I hate Booth and Kesler together... zero chemistry

- kneughter

Yup & yup.

Sedins will never be separated and I hate Booth and Kesler together... zero chemistry

- kneughter

They played what 2 games together?

Burrows Hank Kassian
Daniel Schroeder Higgins
Booth Kesler Hansen
Sestito Richardson Weise

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- Gullzy

Might as well be this:

Booth Burrows Hansen
Higgins Kassian Kesler
Schroeder D. Sedin H Sedin
Richardson Sestito Weise


I call this my Alphabetical Line Up (Funny how the 4th line remained)

They played what 2 games together?
- thundachunk

I agree, Booth is a lightening rod for all of our disappointment but truth is, he have never seen him. When he got where, it took a while to adjust form a Florida team whose tactics were best known as "Shinny" and into a system. Then, injury after injury.

I think we should be patient one more season... then "Mayson Raymond" the guy.

They played what 2 games together?
- thundachunk

They played probably about 9 to 12 games together... but it was enough to see that they both play a very similar style.. which doesn't mesh well.

I just don't think Kesler has a ton of chemistry with anyone that ISN'T a play maker of some sort. Kesler has almost no vision.. and is a very north to south type player. Not really sure why he is even used as a centreman.. his most consistently productive year 5 on 5 was playing on the wing.

Booth is a very solid player... but I just don't know what spot he has on this team that would benefit both sides.

Schenn, Schenn, Simmonds for Booth, Edler, Hansen. And get our RFA's signed.

Is this considered a reset or just tinkering?

Could this work for both teams?

He's the next Sittler. Definitely.
- we_are_all_canucks

rob Zettler

Schenn, Schenn, Simmonds for Booth, Edler, Hansen. And get our RFA's signed.

Is this considered a reset or just tinkering?

Could this work for both teams?
- thundachunk

that's taking 3 young players from philly on fairly good contracts and giving them:

edler, solid d, decent contract
hansen, energy winger
booth, injury risk, high cap hit

schenn, schenn and simmons are worth considerably more IMO.

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Sedins will never be separated and I hate Booth and Kesler together... zero chemistry

- kneughter

I could be wrong but I think Torts suggested it may be a good idea to split the twins.

I may have conjured that up in my sleep though.