At the rate he's going now he will become 300 lbs.
- A_SteamingLombardi

It's muscle not fat He has been working hard this summer

I think it's pretty easy to see we don't have a legit 2nd RW, and I know JV would help our cause physically, but at a certain point you have to question what's best for him. Do you want him now just to hit guys and probably settle into a 2nd/3rd line checking role, or do you want him to develop more and round out his game to maybe reach elite potential?

Management just has to be careful not to mishandle him and miss out on what he could become.
- NorthNuck

I'll take the develop more and round out his game.

I think it's pretty easy to see we don't have a legit 2nd RW, and I know JV would help our cause physically, but at a certain point you have to question what's best for him. Do you want him now just to hit guys and probably settle into a 2nd/3rd line checking role, or do you want him to develop more and round out his game to maybe reach elite potential?

Management just has to be careful not to mishandle him and miss out on what he could become.
- NorthNuck

I think Canucks consider Hansen a number two RW

I think Canucks consider Hansen a number two RW
- VANTEL

I think they do too. But I don't think he's an 82 game 2nd RW

I think they do too. But I don't think he's an 82 game 2nd RW
- NorthNuck

87 with the playoffs

87 with the playoffs
- VANTEL

You know what I meant

87 with the playoffs
- VANTEL

87 with the playoffs
- VANTEL

Also suprised you gave us 1 win, who you think we're gonna play? Edmonton?

Gaborik out 8 weeks with foot injury

Gaborik out 8 weeks with foot injury
- VANTEL

Won't really hurt the kings, but he was one of the few on team Europe who maybe could've gotten 1 or 2 past Price

Also suprised you gave us 1 win, who you think we're gonna play? Edmonton?
- NorthNuck

I'm surprised he gave us playoffs at all.

Won't really hurt the kings, but he was one of the few on team Europe who maybe could've gotten 1 or 2 past Price
- NorthNuck

Won't hurt Kings? Lucic gone Gaborik out. Could have trouble finding goals

I always feel annoying for posting every other comment on a page, but I just saw that Tree and Larsen are paired together for the game against SJ while Pedan is playing with Subban, another sign that they are likely our bottom pairing.

Won't hurt Kings? Lucic gone Gaborik out. Could have trouble finding goals
- VANTEL

Gaborik scored 12 goals in 54 games last year, losing Lucic is going to hurt them.

I think they do too. But I don't think he's an 82 game 2nd RW
- NorthNuck

I think he's gradually proven that he can score and light a spark (hopefully he can do it without the Sedins) either way he got some expectations to live up to this year. I'm routing for him, I'm a Hanson fan, there I said it. I celebrate their entire catalog ;>

i like it.
But that 2nd line seems a bit soft, i keep coming back to it, but that 2nd line RW spot is a problem for me and why i think JV needs to slot in there to add that physical dimension.
- dbot

Jake'll get a chance to do exactly that on Tuesday in SJ.

Second line Baertschi-Horvat-Virtanen according to Kuzma.

I think he's gradually proven that he can score and light a spark (hopefully he can do it without the Sedins) either way he got some expectations to live up to this year. I'm routing for him, I'm a Hanson fan, there I said it. I celebrate their entire catalog ;>
- Brooks_Light

Honestly I thought pretty much everyone liked Hansen, he's an easy guy to cheer for

I always feel annoying for posting every other comment on a page, but I just saw that Tree and Larsen are paired together for the game against SJ while Pedan is playing with Subban, another sign that they are likely our bottom pairing.
- NorthNuck

I. Am sure no one is annoyed with the amount of posts.

Tryamkin Larsen is probably due to Sbisa still playing/ not playing for team Europe.

I like that Dorsett stirred it up with Tre. He needs to play big and mean

I think it's pretty easy to see we don't have a legit 2nd RW, and I know JV would help our cause physically, but at a certain point you have to question what's best for him. Do you want him now just to hit guys and probably settle into a 2nd/3rd line checking role, or do you want him to develop more and round out his game to maybe reach elite potential?

Management just has to be careful not to mishandle him and miss out on what he could become.
- NorthNuck

JV has proven he can compete at the NHL level. Sending him down is a waste of time IMO, we gotta have him developing on the big stage. Also, just bcus he gained muscle doesn't mean he slowed down. However, even if he did, big deal, when he finds his scoring touch, keeps hitting and making it hard for teams to play against him, does it matter if he's a bit slower?

Won't really hurt the kings, but he was one of the few on team Europe who maybe could've gotten 1 or 2 past Price
- NorthNuck

Maybe we should start hoping for injuries that will help us in the Pacific Thorton, Couture, Burns, Vlasic, Doughty, Muzzin, Kopitar, Sekera, Rieder, and Draisaitl.

Honestly I thought pretty much everyone liked Hansen, he's an easy guy to cheer for
- NorthNuck

I think it's pretty easy to see we don't have a legit 2nd RW, and I know JV would help our cause physically, but at a certain point you have to question what's best for him. Do you want him now just to hit guys and probably settle into a 2nd/3rd line checking role, or do you want him to develop more and round out his game to maybe reach elite potential?

Management just has to be careful not to mishandle him and miss out on what he could become.
- NorthNuck

I was reading somewhere that JV had great possession numbers playing with Sven and Bo late last season. I don't see him as just a banger. I think he's got skills plus speed. I'm just saying i'd be happier with a JV playing up to his potential than Hansen/Rodin/Burrows or any PTO in the 2nd line spot.

I think he's gradually proven that he can score and light a spark (hopefully he can do it without the Sedins) either way he got some expectations to live up to this year. I'm routing for him, I'm a Hanson fan, there I said it. I celebrate their entire catalog ;>
- Brooks_Light

Same. He's got that mmmbop that we need. Just better suited on a 3rd line.

Jake'll get a chance to do exactly that on Tuesday in SJ.

Second line Baertschi-Horvat-Virtanen according to Kuzma.
- Carol Schram

I think that line has the most potential. Would love to see it gel.

I think that line has the most potential. Would love to see it gel.
- dbot

Same