I think so too.Like I said I like the guy , best hitter on the team
- VANTEL

It's his decision making that's the problem. As you said, he can definitely rough it up but his hockey IQ (at this point) is not the greatest. However, with some work he does have some potential and could move up in the line up if everything pans out.

Hopefully not at the same price
- Nucker101

When we first got him, I assumed he was making 1.5 million per... MAX!

I was wrong

It's his decision making that's the problem. As you said, he can definitely rough it up but his hockey IQ (at this point) is not the greatest. However, with some work he does have some potential and could move up in the line up if everything pans out.
- Zogg

He is still learning.

It's his decision making that's the problem. As you said, he can definitely rough it up but his hockey IQ (at this point) is not the greatest. However, with some work he does have some potential and could move up in the line up if everything pans out.
- Zogg

After seeing Edler's transformation this season I think it would be silly to dump him as he definitely has a shot at being better than a bottom pairing guy
Edit: and keep in mind we don't have any D prospects in the pipeline drafted in the first two rounds

After seeing Edler's transformation this season I think it would be silly to dump him as he definitely has a shot at being better than a bottom pairing guy
- bezz44

Sbisa is OK. They need his physical play. A couple of times a game you see someone slowly getting up after a big hit by him. If we were in the playoffs, I can see him wearing down forwards... knocking players out of series etc...

My rule is, if you have to let someone go who has something the team needs, then there better be someone coming in who can replace the need equally or better. If they don't resign him, better be signing/trading for a physical D then.

It's his decision making that's the problem. As you said, he can definitely rough it up but his hockey IQ (at this point) is not the greatest. However, with some work he does have some potential and could move up in the line up if everything pans out.
- Zogg

Yeah, he had 2 great hits against the Flames and was caught casing on the tying goal. He's definitely a mixed bag. Worth working on, but he may be a Jan Bulis type who will never put it together.

Sbisa is OK. They need his physical play. A couple of times a game you see someone slowly getting up after a big hit by him. If we were in the playoffs, I can see him wearing down forwards... knocking players out of series etc...

My rule is, if you have to let someone go who has something the team needs, then there better be someone coming in who can replace the need equally or better. If they don't resign him, better be signing/trading for a physical D then.
- boonerbuck

I wish that Gillis had that same philosophy.

FYI I'll have to re-look into the Fosco trades stuff after something concerning was brought to my attention. I may have no choice but to reverse the trades and (sadly)remove him. Will make a post when I get home in league message board.
- Nucker101

Bring back the Pker

Bring back the Pker
- pker2theend

4-1 Coyotes.

My McDavid lotto tickets are on the block for a hefty sum
- bezz44

Mines not.

I like Sbisa
- VANTEL

I see a ton of potential. His skating skills are dreamy.

I see a ton of potential. His skating skills are dreamy.
- thundachunk

The rest of his abilities are a sbisa crap though...

The rest of his abilities are a sbisa crap though...
- lumlums

I know but I have a hard time seeing past his skating.

4-1 Coyotes.
- Marwood

Morning Mr. Marwood - we need these two points so I'm gonna have to say NO!!

Morning Mr. Marwood - we need these two points so I'm gonna have to say NO!!
- LeftCoaster

I know we need them, I just think that they struggle against boring teams and don't do well with so much rest between games.

I noticed there was quite a bit of high school drama yesterday! Has eveyone been to the healing circle?

https://twitter.com/provi...status/547065082723590145

Excellent write by Willes. Something most of us know and some won't admit

I know we need them, I just think that they struggle against boring teams and don't do well with so much rest between games.

I noticed there was quite a bit of high school drama yesterday! Has eveyone been to the healing circle?
- Marwood

I think it's all been sorted and I hope that's the last of it as I'd rather talk hockey on the board.

We need the Sedins and that second line to do something tonight or I'm getting on the Vantel train to ride their asses outta town!!

https://twitter.com/provincesports/status/547065082723590145

Excellent write by Willes. Something most of us know and some won't admit
- VANTEL

Hard to argue with any of that Vantel, he speaks the truth. I'm hopeful the TDL is pretty active on the Canuck front.

I think it's all been sorted and I hope that's the last of it as I'd rather talk hockey on the board.

We need the Sedins and that second line to do something tonight or I'm getting on the Vantel train to ride their asses outta town!!


- LeftCoaster

Riding asses ,Swedish twins , we all need to talk

I think it's all been sorted and I hope that's the last of it as I'd rather talk hockey on the board.

We need the Sedins and that second line to do something tonight or I'm getting on the Vantel train to ride their asses outta town!!


- LeftCoaster

Riding asses ,Swedish twins , we all need to talk

I think it's all been sorted and I hope that's the last of it as I'd rather talk hockey on the board.

We need the Sedins and that second line to do something tonight or I'm getting on the Vantel train to ride their asses outta town!!


- LeftCoaster

I was as surprised as any one with the fast start, I think we are now settling into reality. Vantel is not wrong that the Sedins have slowed, it's just that there is no way in hell this organization will trade them. We need to develope a new 1st line in the next season or two and add one or two scoring wingers to Bonino's line. Then we need a quaterback defensemen for the power play and a rugged, stay-at-home defensemen to clear the front of the net.

Riding asses ,Swedish twins , we all need to talk
- VANTEL

I see you're still the DP master!!

Try decaf.

Riding asses ,Swedish twins , we all need to talk
- VANTEL

I was as surprised as any one with the fast start, I think we are now settling into reality. Vantel is not wrong that the Sedins have slowed, it's just that there is no way in hell this organization will trade them. We need to develope a new 1st line in the next season or two and add one or two scoring wingers to Bonino's line. Then we need a quaterback defensemen for the power play and a rugged, stay-at-home defensemen to clear the front of the net.
- Marwood

Too much of everything goes through the Sedins . If you are going to keep them full term ,then JB needs to make a new first line. Sedins would be a productive second line with lessened duties.

Finding a first line in the next year or two is almost impossible, but as AV once told Kesler in his young career when he had a chance to score and the Dman had his stick wedged against the post , he told Kesler "you have to find a way to do it , don't give me excuses"

Canucks have movable pieces and cap space this year , do what you need to do to win.