For right now yes...he is. But with Bo's and McCann's upside that might change in a year or two. But I would not mind RNH on the Nucks...not super tough but brings a lot.
- LordHumungous

lot of people don't think the Sedins are tough. RNH is 21, he cant grow facial hair. Give him a few years.

Carol I remember you asking me yesterday where I heard Willy was going to scratch a vet I think it was just a sports feed on my phone yesterday morning...might have been the Score...not too sure. Might have been a facebook link also...

Was Higgins a healthy scratch last night?
- LordHumungous

Yes, I found some pre-existing chatter about this idea when I got home after the game, but hadn't seen anything beforehand. I was stunned when I got the pregame lineup sheet and saw Higgins' name scratched out.

Willie will need to get Jake into the lineup soon enough. Even if Hansen's out next game, who else will sit?

This must be the healthiest the forwards have been in ages, and Sutter's not even back yet....

Exactly we will be just fine post-Sedins as long as the club is built well. I think JB can do it.
- LordHumungous

Get by these next two years and were fine

More than a Rumour
Rumore
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Rumor
- VANTEL

Yes, I found some pre-existing chatter about this idea when I got home after the game, but hadn't seen anything beforehand. I was stunned when I got the pregame lineup sheet and saw Higgins' name scratched out.

Willie will need to get Jake into the lineup soon enough. Even if Hansen's out next game, who else will sit?

This must be the healthiest the forwards have been in ages, and Sutter's not even back yet....
- Carol Schram

I think it depends if JV will be sent to Jr.

I think you are wrong. Same as we lost the West Coast express someone else stepped in.
- VANTEL

The West Coast express, while impressive for a few seasons were not nearly as good as the Sedin's and I think you are underestimating how hard it is to find players how can consistently play at an elite level.

Enjoy these next two years and then were (frank)ed
- VANTEL

fixed

The West Coast express, while impressive for a few seasons were not nearly as good as the Sedin's and I think you are underestimating how hard it is to find players how can consistently play at an elite level.
- belcherbd

the sedins stepped in, were the thrid, then second and eventually 1st line. We don't have a future 1C. Unless we draft Matthews, which would be the luckiest thing to ever happen to this franchise since Bure.

The West Coast express, while impressive for a few seasons were not nearly as good as the Sedin's and I think you are underestimating how hard it is to find players how can consistently play at an elite level.
- belcherbd

You say I underestimate everything
I have seen a lot of things watching for 60 years , and I predict we will be fine.

This team has a good backbone developing and when you put the youth in situations that they needed to lead they did.

This summer I said get rid of Higgins on waivers if need be and you told me about his veteran presence . We lose when he is in the line up and win without him.

Have more trust in our young guys. They are better than you think

You say I underestimate everything
I have seen a lot of things watching for 60 years , and I predict we will be fine.

This team has a good backbone developing and when you put the youth in situations that they needed to lead they did.

This summer I said get rid of Higgins on waivers if need be and you told me about his veteran presence . We lose when he is in the line up and win without him.

Have more trust in our young guys. They are better than you think
- VANTEL

So are other teams young guys

I've said all along I like the youth of this team ( Hutton Marky Bo JM and JV). Sven has grown on me and I am sure he has grown on others here. I see a very good second line developing with these guys mentioned. That said I still want Mathews or the two Finns this year. So one game doesn't change my thinking.

If we were lucky enough to land Mathews , the big question of who replaces Hank gets immediately answered.

I still see hope in Vey. He creates chances and soon they will go in. He really still hasn't played a full year. I think him and MCCann play well together and would look great with Hansen
- VANTEL

Lots of people thought the Sedins were second liners too early in their years.

So are other teams young guys
- neem55

That's how it works. That is why the league has been around for over 100 years. When the players get old they get replaced with new players.

Waits for the captain obvious pic

Lots of people thought the Sedins were second liners too early in their years.
- pker2theend

Exactly . We will not fall off a cliff when they go. We might take a step back for a year or two but we will be fine

That's how it works. That is why the league has been around for over 100 years. When the players get old they get replaced with new players.

Waits for the captain obvious pic
- VANTEL

I was refering to RNH, as you said we don't need him but we don't have 1C but rather three 2 or 3 C's going forward

You say I underestimate everything
I have seen a lot of things watching for 60 years , and I predict we will be fine.

This team has a good backbone developing and when you put the youth in situations that they needed to lead they did.

This summer I said get rid of Higgins on waivers if need be and you told me about his veteran presence . We lose when he is in the line up and win without him.

Have more trust in our young guys. They are better than you think
- VANTEL

Then why didn't you waive him jim?
We don't get any cap relief if we waive or buy him out.
Why don't you trade him for a 4rth with 50 percent retained?

Yes, I found some pre-existing chatter about this idea when I got home after the game, but hadn't seen anything beforehand. I was stunned when I got the pregame lineup sheet and saw Higgins' name scratched out.

Willie will need to get Jake into the lineup soon enough. Even if Hansen's out next game, who else will sit?

This must be the healthiest the forwards have been in ages, and Sutter's not even back yet....
- Carol Schram

Seems like a no brainer...sit Higgins

I hope Lecavlier feels good at the end of the season and wants to keep playing, just to frank over LA
- phyllee

Could he (would he) not just retire,end contract and then decide to join a new team on a pto later in the season.
Seems doable.

Then why didn't you waive him jim?
We don't get any cap relief if we waive or buy him out.
Why don't you trade him for a 4rth with 50 percent retained?
- Pres.cup

I know we don't get cap relief . What we do get is a roster spot for a more deserving player.

Could he (would he) not just retire,end contract and then decide to join a new team on a pto later in the season.
Seems doable.
- dbot

Thought you were rolling out some Dr.SUess rhymes for a second.

I know we don't get cap relief . What we do get is a roster spot for a more deserving player.
- VANTEL

Like ahl all star shinkaruk or grenier

I was refering to RNH, as you said we don't need him but we don't have 1C but rather three 2 or 3 C's going forward
- neem55

I don't see it ever happening. I don't see Benning give up his love child Tanev for a RNH. Nor do I want to trade for him.

I disagree, teams will always be hesitant to trade their developed talent unless there is an issue. The only reason Johansen is available was because of his health/attitude issues.

Jones is a hell of a prospect but hasn't proved anything close to what Johansen has in this league.
- belcherbd

Wow. i see this deal totally opposite.
I see RyJo as a talented player, with the risk. He may/may not get it together and become a consistent superstar, but their are potential flags.

Seth Jones i see as a more reliable bet.

Like ahl all star shinkaruk or grenier
- phyllee

There are at least 5 guys more deserving.

Could he (would he) not just retire,end contract and then decide to join a new team on a pto later in the season.
Seems doable.
- dbot

I would not, could not, play for LA.
I would not, could not chose to stay.
Not for the kings, not with their rings.
I do not like 4th line icetime

Seems like a no brainer...sit Higgins
- Bullfrog77

They must be keeping him for the shoot outs