Never. Play to win and dress the best roster always. Our lack of depth will ultimately provide a high pick.
- CanuckDon

- LeftCoaster

probably the most polarizing topic in our HB history

Never. Play to win and dress the best roster always. Our lack of depth will ultimately provide a high pick.
- CanuckDon

http://thehockeywriters.c...-erik-karlsson-or-better/

We could tank a little.

yes, as long as vets are signed to short term deals. the kids that are ready should play in the NHL and the kids that aren't should be in Utica
- CanuckDon

There are really only 2 kids now. Boeser and Goldobin. I'd say Boeser in some more sheltered minutes could play. Goldy needs TG tough love.
Chaput, Megna, Shore replaced with guys that have actual NHL experience.

Hi Carol, I also don't think that Green is the best candidate going forward, Willie should be here until the Sedins are retired, or at least one more year.

I read that Green should be credited with keeping his team competitive with all the call ups, then on the same level Willie should be credited with having to ice and coach AHL poor talent.

- Marwood

especially you

http://thehockeywriters.com/rasmus-dahlin-the-next-erik-karlsson-or-better/

We could tank a little.
- we_are_all_canucks

http://thehockeywriters.c...semen-largely-underrated/

Add on to yours but for this year.

My point was that it takes time. Just like you cant judge a GM in the first 2 years, I dont think you can properly assess a coach's impact until they have been given enough time to establish themselves (with the exception of losing a room entirely). In no way should a team go through as many coaches as some franchises do and properly assess the situation.

Kreuger to Eakins is an example of thinking something better has come along and it backfiring. How could they possibly know in 48 games what impact he had before firing him?
- WhiteLie

I think you are right about krueger, 48 games wasnt enough evaluation time. Very valid.
another point about krueger is he had a slow start to the WCOH but gained steam and finished strong.

Some guys who might get the axe this summer

Lindy ruff
Paul (some people call him) Maurice
Dave Tippett
Dan Bylsma
Hakstol

Any of these guys good replacements? If not, who is?

Some guys who might get the axe this summer

Lindy ruff
Paul (some people call him) Maurice
Dave Tippett
Dan Bylsma
Hakstol

Any of these guys good replacements? If not, who is?
- neem55

none, but actually

http://thehockeywriters.com/rasmus-dahlin-the-next-erik-karlsson-or-better/

We could tank a little.
- we_are_all_canucks

sure...that kid sounds great and is a leading candidate for first overall but so were Kylington and Chychrun....D is so hard to predict. Perhaps he is just maturing faster than his peers. He does look great though. And Bob Mackenzie....there is no way he has seen him other than at the WJC

There are really only 2 kids now. Boeser and Goldobin. I'd say Boeser in some more sheltered minutes could play. Goldy needs TG tough love.
Chaput, Megna, Shore replaced with guys that have actual NHL experience.
- manvanfan

Boeser should be on the Canucks and Goblin should be in Utica (as of now).

Hi Carol, I also don't think that Green is the best candidate going forward, Willie should be here until the Sedins are retired, or at least one more year.

I read that Green should be credited with keeping his team competitive with all the call ups, then on the same level Willie should be credited with having to ice and coach AHL poor talent.
- Makita

We know who you want as coach and a Jack Adam's nominee

http://thehockeywriters.com/rasmus-dahlin-the-next-erik-karlsson-or-better/

We could tank a little.
- we_are_all_canucks

#top5pick2018
#Threeinarow

especially you
- SMBDragon

Thank you.

Hi Carol, I also don't think that Green is the best candidate going forward, Willie should be here until the Sedins are retired, or at least one more year.

I read that Green should be credited with keeping his team competitive with all the call ups, then on the same level Willie should be credited with having to ice and coach AHL poor talent.
- Makita

neither should be here.

Find a good nhl coach, let him set up shop here teaching the players his systems and rebuild in the meantime while players adapt.

none, but actually
- Codes1087

you don't say

neither should be here.

Find a good nhl coach, let him set up shop here teaching the players his systems and rebuild in the meantime while players adapt.
- SMBDragon

Isn't that exactly what Willie is doing?

Just wondering for next season......

Who is on TEAM TANK?
- manvanfan

#top5pick2018

Some guys who might get the axe this summer

Lindy ruff
Paul (some people call him) Maurice
Dave Tippett
Dan Bylsma
Hakstol

Any of these guys good replacements? If not, who is?
- neem55

Blysma probably the best. They say his system are too complex though.

I dont know Hakstol. Def NO to Ruf and tippet.

Boeser should be on the Canucks and Goblin should be in Utica (as of now).
- CanuckDon

So that leaves 1 top 9 spot available and auditions for 4th line. Except Dorsett and Gaunce look to have an edge if healthy and not taken by LV.

Isn't that exactly what Willie is doing?
- Marwood

not at all.

and hes not even an nhl level coach let alone a good one

#top5pick2018
- neem55

So I will take that as a yes.

Anybody else.....


Team Tank for next season yes or no?

Boeser should be on the Canucks and Goblin should be in Utica (as of now).
- CanuckDon

And the Swedes are counting the days until they go back home for the summer.

So that leaves 1 top 9 spot available and auditions for 4th line. Except Dorsett and Gaunce look to have an edge if healthy and not taken by LV.
- manvanfan

It doesn't really matter...proper development of the kids has to be the priority now. Whether that's in Utica or Van. I just have a feeling Boeser is to good for the AHL.