If it was up to most around here they would be calling back Felix Potvin
- VANTEL

Bob Essensa?

If it was up to most around here they would be calling back Felix Potvin
- VANTEL

Haha not a chance.

Haha not a chance.
- thundachunk

Last year I seen posts of

Bring back Burrows Hamhuis Ehrhoff and Burtuzzi by different posters Potvin is not that far off

Last year I seen posts of

Bring back Burrows Hamhuis Ehrhoff and Burtuzzi by different posters Potvin is not that far off
- VANTEL

Hamhuis is still quite serviceable. I wouldn't hate if he did come back.

Hamhuis is still quite serviceable. I wouldn't hate if he did come back.
- thundachunk

I am the opposite. This is the softest, lowest scoring D in the league . He doesn't put up numbers, he is old,slow, and he is not a tough guy.

Today is the day Demko's dad may have good news? Either that or he's the biggest troll since Douche Bagalow?

I am the opposite. This is the softest, lowest scoring D in the league . He doesn't put up numbers, he is old,slow, and he is not a tough guy.
- VANTEL

You still need guys that can defend. Our D didn't do a lot of that either. I don't expect him back but I wouldn't be upset if he was, particularly if it was for low term with no trade protection.

The all play-making first line.
- Whiskey-Tango

daniel and his 28 goals is a play maker? I wouldn't say that.

You still need guys that can defend. Our D didn't do a lot of that either. I don't expect him back but I wouldn't be upset if he was, particularly if it was for low term with no trade protection.
- CubanBuffet

I am not convinced brining Hamhuis back helps our team in any way at all. Unless they want to teach guys how to not score. I love Hammy and I remember how happy I was when we signed him but I think it's better for both sides if he finds a good team to go on a run with. His time here is done.

I am the opposite. This is the softest, lowest scoring D in the league . He doesn't put up numbers, he is old,slow, and he is not a tough guy.
- VANTEL

I agree on Hammer. Really could use a Off. Dman. Really Hutton has taken Hammers job from him. A Healthy Edler does help. If he can stay healthy!

You still need guys that can defend. Our D didn't do a lot of that either. I don't expect him back but I wouldn't be upset if he was, particularly if it was for low term with no trade protection.
- CubanBuffet

Isn't that what Tanev does? We have a bunch of players already that defend/chase and don't put up numbers. Edlers numbers are declining. Tanev Doesn't put up Numbers. Sbisa and Biega don't put up numbers and Tryamkin will probably be a defender also. So you want to bring back another player that doesn't put up numbers?

I am the opposite. This is the softest, lowest scoring D in the league . He doesn't put up numbers, he is old,slow, and he is not a tough guy.
- VANTEL

Who is out there available that can score and bring points? Nobody. We don't have the ability to go and get a Hamonic.

Edmonton does. If they targeted UFA Hamhuis and traded for Hamonic they would make the playoffs. Solid D core solid 2 lines.

Who is out there available that can score and bring points? Nobody. We don't have the ability to go and get a Hamonic.

Edmonton does. If they targeted UFA Hamhuis and traded for Hamonic they would make the playoffs. Solid D core solid 2 lines.
- thundachunk

Goligoski, yandle, demers?

Isn't that what Tanev does? We have a bunch of players already that defend/chase and don't put up numbers. Edlers numbers are declining. Tanev Doesn't put up Numbers. Sbisa and Biega don't put up numbers and Tryamkin will probably be a defender also. So you want to bring back another player that doesn't put up numbers?
- VANTEL

I think Edler has been overworked and relied on too heavily which is why his offense has diminished. We need another guy playing top minutes. Our D is a joke. Even with Tryamkin and Hutton making good strides this year. Stetcher and Larsson are what we have coming in next year. I think those additions make guys really work hard in the offseason to make camp tough on the coaches. If the D remains the same expect another terrible year. They were the worst part of the season by far.

Isn't that what Tanev does? We have a bunch of players already that defend/chase and don't put up numbers. Edlers numbers are declining. Tanev Doesn't put up Numbers. Sbisa and Biega don't put up numbers and Tryamkin will probably be a defender also. So you want to bring back another player that doesn't put up numbers?
- VANTEL

Given the number of games Edler has played his numbers are not declining, not going to do the math, but they may have been better this year.

You still need guys that can defend. Our D didn't do a lot of that either. I don't expect him back but I wouldn't be upset if he was, particularly if it was for low term with no trade protection.
- CubanBuffet

This. The biggest problem with our D this season was health issues, forcing us to put poor defensive players in the top-4 (sorry all you Hutton d-riders, but numbers don't lie). That being said, these older guys are getting a bit broken down, when's the last time Hammer played a full season? I'd like to see someone that can play d come in to replace Hamhuis that's younger and on the upward trend.

Who is out there available that can score and bring points? Nobody. We don't have the ability to go and get a Hamonic.

Edmonton does. If they targeted UFA Hamhuis and traded for Hamonic they would make the playoffs. Solid D core solid 2 lines.
- thundachunk

The good thing is Canucks have realized how inept the defensive scoring is ,and their last two signing and drafting address scoring.

You are wasting one of six spots on D with a guy that is not tough nor scores. You can us his spot at least to address toughness. Canucks do have pieces to make a trade whether they chose to go that route or not is a different subject.

Given the number of games Edler has played his numbers are not declining, not going to do the math, but they may have been better this year.
- pker2theend

he's only 29. very reasonable contract. If his season starts off well. I would be very open to trading.

The good thing is Canucks have realized how inept the defensive scoring is ,and their last two signing and drafting address scoring.

You are wasting one of six spots on D with a guy that is not tough nor scores. You can us his spot at least to address toughness. Canucks do have pieces to make a trade whether they chose to go that route or not is a different subject.
- VANTEL

Hasn't Traymkin already addressed toughness?

I agree about scoring, no denying that. Schultz 2 milx2 see what happens.

Hasn't Traymkin already addressed toughness?
- neem55

He is still an infant . He may address it later but not yet.

The good thing is Canucks have realized how inept the defensive scoring is ,and their last two signing and drafting address scoring.

You are wasting one of six spots on D with a guy that is not tough nor scores. You can us his spot at least to address toughness. Canucks do have pieces to make a trade whether they chose to go that route or not is a different subject.
- VANTEL

LHD RHD (no order)
Hutton Tanev
Edler Stecher
Tryamkin Larsen
Sbisa Biega
Pedan Subban
Neill
Sautner

Isn't that what Tanev does? We have a bunch of players already that defend/chase and don't put up numbers. Edlers numbers are declining. Tanev Doesn't put up Numbers. Sbisa and Biega don't put up numbers and Tryamkin will probably be a defender also. So you want to bring back another player that doesn't put up numbers?
- VANTEL

You have defend/chase like they are the same thing. Hamhuis and Tanev defend, Biega and Sbisa chase.

We were a bad team pretty much across the board except for goaltending and actually playing defence might have been our worst area, so yeah, for another season or two I would have no problem bringing Hamhuis back.

But I also don't think that we are a few pieces away from being a playoff team so having a couple of defenders that can actually play their position and help keep games close so that our young guys can develop in a competitive environment isn't the worst thing IMO.

LHD RHD (no order)
Hutton Tanev
Edler Stecher
Tryamkin Larsen
Sbisa Biega
Pedan Subban
Neill
Sautner
- manvanfan

Even with Hamhuis that is a pretty sh!tty group

Hasn't Traymkin already addressed toughness?

I agree about scoring, no denying that. Schultz 2 milx2 see what happens.
- neem55

Chara was around 24 when he really started to show his true self.

If it was up to most around here they would be calling back Felix Potvin
- VANTEL

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