As much as a dog of a game last night was that's the type of opposition who the Canucks are competing against for a belief in being in the hunt for that spot. So given the level of the competition is just as stinky they have no reason to think they don't have a chance.
- Nuck4U
I don't care if they have a chance. If they squeak into the playoffs and are out in the first round, who cares? Good experience for the younger players is the reward.
The issue is they have 2 players worth 12 million that are showing they are in the twilight years. As much as I love the Sedins and what they've done for our city and franchise over the years, we have to accept that until they retire or are traded (very unlikely) this franchise will be what it is as we continue to draft and develop. I don't want to push them out, they've earned the right to stay.
I know WD is trying to keep his job, but for me as a fan I would like to see more development. What do we have in Rodin, Subban, Pedan, etc...? Who cares if we win as long as we are developing players and continue playing a hard working, gutsy game, and giving younger players a taste of what it takes to be here. We'll win enough to keep it interesting, and have something worth watching in developing players. It will also likely put us in a better drafting position. If they announced that Rodin would be playing the next 2 weeks with the twins I know I'd watch.
I've liked watching the Canucks this season because of their workmanlike effort and the development of players like Stecher and Tryamkin. Just want to see more of the same and to not have to wait for an injury to a Megna, Chapoo or Skille to see another player get a chance. If Boucher was inserted into the lineup, that would be worth watching. Not sure if WD gets that (or anyone else in Canucks mgmt.)
Sorry for the rant. Day drinking will do that to you.
