They will be too busy jumping off the Jays bandwagon.
- Marwood

I hope that series ends tonight, and I hope Canucks win, but WD changes a few assignments that drive 1040 to the brink.

You are calling me a liar for 5 points

Yeah he could.


You can see the Sedins are slower this year so he will get more opportunities. I loved the WD adjustment the other night in OT. Sutter and Danny to start.
- VANTEL

Yeah that was awesome of Willie, maybe this is a year we see the sedins split up midway threw the season

Edit: Id like to see Danny-Bo-Ericksson and Baer-Hank-Virtanen/Rodin...of course keeping Gran-Sutter-Hansen together

I honestly think people here worry too much ( not directed at you).

I think we are seeing what life without the Sedins is like now. They did have the 3 minute shift in the first game that led to the goal , but otherwise their game has been very ordinary.

You are seeing players like Hansen Sutter Bo stepping up and another generation of Granlund Sven JV Gaunce learning their skills.

Boeser will be ready next year and Burrows and Skille will be gone . I think we are coming to a point where we can draft and develop a player for two years and slot him in the lineup and take someone out.

I really think the Canucks are fine now and most of the heavy lifting is done.
- VANTEL

What makes you think it's a lock he signs?

I hope that series ends tonight, and I hope Canucks win, but WD changes a few assignments that drive 1040 to the brink.
- Makita

Yep. That's some boring baseball. I'm a football and hockey fan, that keeps me busy enough and I get to enjoy the summer.

What makes you think it's a lock he signs?
- VanHockeyGuy

That part worries me a bit, is this the year hell be UFA if he doesnt sign?

Yeah that was awesome of Willie, maybe this is a year we see the sedins split up midway threw the season

Edit: Id like to see Danny-Bo-Ericksson and Baer-Hank-Virtanen/Rodin...of course keeping Gran-Sutter-Hansen together
- phyllee

I haven't been impressed with Sven yet this year. He needs third line Duties to find his game.

As long as Sedins are not losing games for us , I would keep them together and let the other guys build chemistry.

I hope that series ends tonight, and I hope Canucks win, but WD changes a few assignments that drive 1040 to the brink.
- Makita

Yes, yes and yes.

What makes you think it's a lock he signs?
- VanHockeyGuy

If he does not report to training camp next year trade him.

Morning boys....coffee's good this morning! I've got a slight FatTug hangover from two bombers

That part worries me a bit, is this the year hell be UFA if he doesnt sign?
- phyllee

It's always a good idea to get a head start on freaking out.

If he does not report to training camp next year trade him.
- VANTEL

You know there will lots of angst leading up to that fueled by the media speculation. I get the feeling he likes the team.

If he does not report to training camp next year trade him.
- VANTEL

He'll sign, Canucks have his rights for two more years, including this one.

You know there will lots of angst leading up to that fueled by the media speculation. I get the feeling he likes the team.
- VanHockeyGuy

I am not worried. I think he will sign.

If he keeps delaying don't get get caught with your pants down , move him . I am not worried though , he shows up here every year.

He'll sign, Canucks have his rights for two more years, including this one.
- LeftCoaster

Yeah . I know . I am not worried. I expect him as a top 6 next year

Canucks first in the Pacific , tied for third in the league

Canucks first in the Pacific , tied for third in the league
- VANTEL

You had to feck it up

You had to feck it up
- VanHockeyGuy

That's old time thinking my friend.


The new Gen Canucks you are allowed to talk about shut outs , winning streaks and feelings.

This is the new age Canucks baby

That's old time thinking my friend.


The new Gen Canucks you are allowed to talk about shut outs , winning streaks and feelings.

This is the new age Canucks baby
- VANTEL

I just wanted to tell you all how brave I am. I told my wife to calm down at 6 this morning while she was making the kids lunches. I just sat here reading the tread.
- thundachunk

just wait till later though. Girls always remember and store it for later to use on you

I haven't been impressed with Sven yet this year. He needs third line Duties to find his game.

As long as Sedins are not losing games for us , I would keep them together and let the other guys build chemistry.
- VANTEL

last time they played apart henrik won the scoring title. Not a bad idea to try again

https://twitter.com/jason...status/788409112551751682


NO PLAYOFFS FOR YOU, NEXT

I'll be glad then we won't have to get Blue Jay highlights during periods
- VANTEL

He'll sign, Canucks have his rights for two more years, including this one.
- LeftCoaster

3 more inc this one. They have to do 4 years in college to go UFA

I had doubts about the Granlund trade , but overall was happy it happened to keep the Skink sympathizers quiet. Turns out he is not too bad.

I laugh when I go back over the comments about Sutter over the last year and a half, then the comments on Gudbranson. Seems like JB actually might know what he is doing.

I am guilty too . Sbisa so far is making me eat my words.
- VANTEL

I remember I spent 3 hours trying to convince you that he is a decent player if you ignore his salary (which in my opinion may be $800,000 too high...big deal). Only two games, but he is off to a good start

Do you realize that there has been almost a week of controversy over less thn 7.5 minutes with Burrows and Dorsett?

Look, your position on this seems to leave out the biggest factor in all of this. Bo's role is now different game to game with Sutter back in the line up. They had no choice but to rely on Bo's offense with Sutter out 62. If WD wants to use Bo with defensive players for 7.5 minutes and he validates those 7.5 minutes with a Corsi for +87 in a game where the other team doesnt score... then good for him. We may see it again...or not. People go on and on about him not making changes and being a one trick pony then poop mountains when he does something different for 7.5 minutes(with success) lol.

Botchford and Pratt are driving this insanity. Last night after the game, Botch goes right into it. Today I log on.... he going off about it some more still.... I log on here and people are still going on and on about it. I respect your opinion but it seems a little sensational.... I doubt that any conversations like the ones potrayed in this post went down anything like that... Thats the nonesens the rock and roll DJ's on 1040 are selling.

Btw, in the post game, WD said Bo's line last night was something they had worked on. Looks like we cant see too far into the future by judging how the coach prepares for the single game ahead.
(not intending to be a Richard btw)
- boonerbuck

lol all good...I'm pretty much over it. I hear your points an I don't follow Botch or listen to the 1040 guys at all...just read the odd provies.

I think I've made my points and I'm good with that. Still not a coaching decision that I would support but that's life...I aint the coach