They're the Canucks two top scorers, and they're 36 next week. The next highest scoring forward had 40 points. And the team was in the bottom 10 in terms of goals allowed, and that's only because they got decent goaltending. Second last in terms of shots allowed. Take away the Sedins and you have the lowest scoring team in the league that would have possibly ended up being the worst defensively as well. They had the worst goal differential in the entire league.

I think it's safe to say that a little more than just a number 1 centre is needed. If the Sedins retire, you don't even need a tear down, the team is already in a state that most teams end up at, after a tear down.
- prock

Losing Edler and Sutter hurt as well. Sutter's injuries force Bo into a position he wasn't ready for, but started to thrive at the end. And we were fighting for playoffs when Edler went down and we just fell fast after that. Do you watch the Canucks year round, or just looking at the end result? We have some talent in our youth, and players who look like they can be top 6 and even top 3 scorers. We just don't have anyone that is showing a clear cut ability to take over for Hank. Boeser looks like he could be a 30g 60pt player in the NHL if he continues to develop as he is. That is top line production. So as I said, one good draft that gets us a potential 1c and we don't need the tear down rebuild. As bad as it sounds to say it, all we need is one more season of injuries and we can be looking good for after Sedins retire.

What do you think the timeline is for the twins to be displaced to the second line? My guess is 4 years.
- VanHockeyGuy

3-5. depends on where we draft these next couple years and the center talent after.

By way of update, the Sbisa for Lupul, Rychel and the Leaf's 2nd from Washington deal is on hold as the Canucks/Avs talks about Landeskog have heated up again. The hold up is the Avs want Tanev and Hansen but the Nucks are only willing to offer Hutton and Hansen. Vancouver will be moving a D in a trade before their main training camp breaks.
- rojan61

Where did you find this?

Where did you find this?
- Retinalz

Inside source.

Inside source.
- rojan61

So then if the talks heated up, does that mean that avs are no longer requiring tanev? I don't see why they would anyways as they have 2 top 4 RHD. One would think they want Edler. BUt we don't have the cap for Landeskog unless they take back someone as well. Hansen's cap isn't enough really.

Prospects are practicing now, lots of hustle today.

Game tonight is at 7:30pm btw
- PuckShack

The pre-game broadcast starts at 7:30 p.m. ET. Game itself will start at 8 ET, 5:00 Pacific.

In other news, Sbisa's scratched for Team Europe in favour of Christian Ehrhoff and Dennis Seidenberg.....

Carol Schram: Vancouver Canucks Fall at Young Stars, Daniel & Henrik Sedin Talk Future
Olli Juolevi and Troy Stecher performed well as the Vancouver Canucks fell 4-1 to the Edmonton Oilers in the first game of the 2016 Young Stars Classic, and Daniel and Henrik Sedin talk about their future with the Canucks as the World Cup of Hockey gets underway.
- Carol Schram

Another great blog Carol, thanks.

Inside source.
- rojan61

You are funny dude will give you that…

Well done by the way Carol you really are the best on HB.

Inside source.
- rojan61

did your "source" put a letter/number next to the rumour - like E3 or?

also ask yourself this, Why on gods green earth would the Avs trade their CAPTAIN?
let alone, their captain for two mediocre Canucks...

So then if the talks heated up, does that mean that avs are no longer requiring tanev? I don't see why they would anyways as they have 2 top 4 RHD. One would think they want Edler. BUt we don't have the cap for Landeskog unless they take back someone as well. Hansen's cap isn't enough really.
- Retinalz

THere is no way the Avs trade Landeskog, their 23 year old, tough two way 60 point centre and captain, for Tanev, and there is no way the Leafs want to trade Lupul enough to dump a decent prospect and a second.

They're both BS.

did your "source" put a letter/number next to the rumour - like E3 or?

also ask yourself this, Why on gods green earth would the Avs trade their CAPTAIN?
let alone, their captain for two mediocre Canucks...
- Brooks_Light

wow, some sense.

Draisaitl....wow, that kids money! Thunda was bang on with him.

Draisaitl....wow, that kids money! Thunda was bang on with him.
- LeftCoaster

Draisaitl....wow, that kids money! Thunda was bang on with him.
- LeftCoaster

he will be overshadowed constantly, but he's a hell of a player

Hansen with an assist, Europe looking good.

Also really like them playing Seven Nation Army for team Europe

THere is no way the Avs trade Landeskog, their 23 year old, tough two way 60 point centre and captain, for Tanev, and there is no way the Leafs want to trade Lupul enough to dump a decent prospect and a second.

They're both BS.
- prock

Left wing, not center

Left wing, not center
- Retinalz

Details don't matter when it comes to Leaf's opinions.

Left wing, not center
- Retinalz

sorry, brain fart. I should know that, I have him in my keeper league.

3 goals on 17 shots, way to go Quick.

3 goals on 17 shots, way to go Quick.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Torts is losing his sh*t right now.

Torts is losing his sh*t right now.
- Marwood

And he ate this last night.

Torts is losing his sh*t right now.
- Marwood

They need more Kesler...

And he ate this last night.



- A_SteamingLombardi

Rib Eye tonight with a nice Italian style red from Napa!!

They need more Kesler...
- kaptaan

I think they took Team Europe for granted and got schooled.

The pre-game broadcast starts at 7:30 p.m. ET. Game itself will start at 8 ET, 5:00 Pacific.

In other news, Sbisa's scratched for Team Europe in favour of Christian Ehrhoff and Dennis Seidenberg.....
- Carol Schram

My bad, I thought you were referring to the Young Stars game!