Carol can we get a write up on the Jays please?
- Scooby_Doo

Triano and Leno?

You honestly think they'll slide that far back from last year?
- quackup

Yes, we're a year older and not much in way of a succession plan

Triano and Leno?
- VANTEL

Maybe give the Jay's an honourable mention, but I don't think there is a need for more coverage.

Like the idea of watching some hockey tonight!

Let's see what McCann can do. Sounds like he is on a line with Ho-Sang. Could be interesting.

Maybe give the Jay's an honourable mention, but I don't think there is a need for more coverage.

Like the idea of watching some hockey tonight!

Let's see what McCann can do. Sounds like he is on a line with Ho-Sang. Could be interesting.
- hillbillydeluxe

Mark Masters @markhmasters
Canada's expected lines v Russia tonight:

Dal Colle-Fabbri-Merkley
Crouse-Strome-Marner
Gauthier-McCann-Watson
Stephens-Quenneville-Ho-Sang

Mark Masters @markhmasters
Canada's expected lines v Russia tonight:

Dal Colle-Fabbri-Merkley
Crouse-Strome-Marner
Gauthier-McCann-Watson
Stephens-Quenneville-Ho-Sang
- Fruitcakenipple

Ahhhh (frank)

Yes, we're a year older and not much in way of a succession plan
- I-own_da-Northwest

With the way some people have been talking, some of these guys are going to age 2 or 3 years over this summer.

I think the succession plan is to stay competitive, draft better, build prospect pool and let them season as long as needed in the minors and let them battle for a spot when they are ready.

Not sure if we have an NHL #1 centre among the prospects, but we have some players that will become nhl regulars.

Serious lack of potential top pairing dmen among our prospects- Hoping JB addresses this next draft.

With the way some people have been talking, some of these guys are going to age 2 or 3 years over this summer.

I think the succession plan is to stay competitive, draft better, build prospect pool and let them season as long as needed in the minors and let them battle for a spot when they are ready.

Not sure if we have an NHL #1 centre among the prospects, but we have some players that will become nhl regulars.

Serious lack of potential top pairing dmen among our prospects- Hoping JB addresses this next draft.
- hillbillydeluxe

25 is the new 30...

Mark Masters @markhmasters
Canada's expected lines v Russia tonight:

Dal Colle-Fabbri-Merkley
Crouse-Strome-Marner
Gauthier-McCann-Watson
Stephens-Quenneville-Ho-Sang
- Fruitcakenipple

Maybe I misheard, but I thought McCann said he was practicing on a line with Ho-Sang. ( interview on am1040)

I guess we'll see tonight. will be happy to watch some live hockey either way.

Ahhhh (frank)
- Nucker101

Maybe I misheard, but I thought McCann said he was practicing on a line with Ho-Sang.

I guess we'll see tonight. will be happy to watch some live hockey either way.
- hillbillydeluxe

Agreed...

25 is the new 30...
- Fruitcakenipple

Also heard 60 is the new 50... imagine how long Howe could have played in today's NHL?

Also heard 60 is the new 50... imagine how long Howe could have played in today's NHL?
- hillbillydeluxe

Didn't he play in his 80s

Mark Masters @markhmasters
Canada's expected lines v Russia tonight:

Dal Colle-Fabbri-Merkley
Crouse-Strome-Marner
Gauthier-McCann-Watson
Stephens-Quenneville-Ho-Sang
- Fruitcakenipple

I thought Gauthier was too old, plus he SUCKS.

I thought Gauthier was too old, plus he SUCKS.
- classic321

oh

I thought Gauthier was too old, plus he SUCKS.
- classic321

And Marner

And Marner
- walshyleafsfan

He won't be that bad. A young Mason Raymond , if you ask me

He won't be that bad. A young Mason Raymond , if you ask me
- VANTEL

I doubt he will reach those heady heights. He's a bust and we all know it.

I was hoping for Boeser or Brisebois

I doubt he will reach those heady heights. He's a bust and we all know it.

I was hoping for Boeser or Brisebois
- walshyleafsfan

There is always next year

There is always next year
- VANTEL

They going back in?

They going back in?
- walshyleafsfan

Nope, but Demko will be

They going back in?
- walshyleafsfan

I will speak truthfully. I hope you guys finish ahead of us this year.

Nope, but Demko will be
- I-own_da-Northwest

Who?

I will speak truthfully. I hope you guys finish ahead of us this year.
- VANTEL

I highly doubt that will happen. You guys are too solid. We are very much in the hunt for Matthews.

I highly doubt that will happen. You guys are too solid. We are very much in the hunt for Matthews.
- walshyleafsfan

Damn you

As I see the Western division is quite straightforward.
Each team is on its own curve n trending accordingly.
Teams on top Eg Anaheim n on the rise Eg Calgary n
the teams rebounding Eg LA n those on a retool/rebuilds
Eg Vancouver/SJ then Edmonton.

The Canucks r creating real openings for picks/prospects
to win a roster spot. Not what the past has offered for
quite some time.
Corrado is one example on D n 1-2 Forward chances.
The moving of aging n pricey players is underway n with
Hamhuis n Vrbata on their last contract year TDL or offseason
trades could be in the offing.
Injuries also happen n will test our depth n where the talent
on the farm is actually at when tested.

As for the likely 23 man roster the 2015-16 season success
will rely on 2 things IMO. D play in front of Miller n Miller
himself finding another gear. Thats a tall order but thats the
dividing line of makin or missin the playoffs next season.
Other factors such as Horvat/Sutter/Baertschi will say much
a out where the Canucks sit now n the nearer future.
The bigger picture is where JV n CC n McCann can grow into
the Pro game in how soon.
JV this year or next i think.
CC has the all around game but a season or 2 in the AHL will help.
McCann is 2-3 years away unless his pedigree is truly for real.
Demko has the time to season in move up in a few years.
Lacking top D prospects is a hole thats hardest to remedy.
Hutton/Subban n maybe a surprise darkhorse r all we have atm.
Grenier's rise has been great n Shinkaruk/Gaunce/Jensen need to
follow suit soon.

Edit: Boeser is also in the future mix