Jake and MDZ did challenge Lewis last night but said his hand was taped . I think that's bullsh1t that's his problem not yours
- VANTEL

Didn't a Canuck get suspended for fighting with a taped hand a bit ago? (Guddy...?)

I get wanting to retaliate, but is there some semblance of a code? I'm sure fighting a guy knowing he has a busted hand ain't that cool. Would rather them make a heavy hit/shot on Kopitar or Doughty at that point.

I-Mac reading the blog again...
http://www.sportsnet.ca/h...among-rebuilding-canucks/


"What makes the outcry for toughness – for players to protect young guys like Boeser – confusing is that Dorsett and Gudbranson were frequently criticized, by fans and the media, even disparaged by many bloggers, when they played due to their relatively high salaries and relatively low possession numbers".
- dbot

"Nor has defenceman Edler fought in 11 NHL seasons. Just two weeks ago, Edler declined a dance invitation from noted Columbus tough guy Artemi Panarin after the Canuck threw a heavy bodycheck on a Blue Jacket. "

Maybe if we were losing...i see the logic.
plus the kid is in the doghouse, probably not as keen to take risks as a DD would be.
- dbot

It was 5-2

It was 5-2
- VANTEL

That's what i mean, he was probably tentative about firing up the Kings and letting them back in the game by taking a penalty (to say nothing of the wrath of the coach)

"Nor has defenceman Edler fought in 11 NHL seasons. Just two weeks ago, Edler declined a dance invitation from noted Columbus tough guy Artemi Panarin after the Canuck threw a heavy bodycheck on a Blue Jacket. "


- Retinalz

Setting the standard, how pathetic

I-Mac reading the blog again...
http://www.sportsnet.ca/h...among-rebuilding-canucks/


"What makes the outcry for toughness – for players to protect young guys like Boeser – confusing is that Dorsett and Gudbranson were frequently criticized, by fans and the media, even disparaged by many bloggers, when they played due to their relatively high salaries and relatively low possession numbers".
- dbot

Dorsett fought way more than EG. And was more physical game in and out. Not fair to put them in the same category. He cost a 3rd round pick and made 2.5M, not a cap crippling salary.


Apples to oranges.

That's what i mean, he was probably tentative about firing up the Kings and letting them back in the game by taking a penalty (to say nothing of the wrath of the coach)
- dbot

Didn't a Canuck get suspended for fighting with a taped hand a bit ago? (Guddy...?)

I get wanting to retaliate, but is there some semblance of a code? I'm sure fighting a guy knowing he has a busted hand ain't that cool. Would rather them make a heavy hit/shot on Kopitar or Doughty at that point.
- NewYorkNuck

Agreed

Dorsett fought way more than EG. And was more physical game in and out. Not fair to put them in the same category. He cost a 3rd round pick and made 2.5M, not a cap crippling salary.


Apples to oranges.
- Nucker101

They have 10 fighting majors this season, which ranks in the middle of the NHL, and Dorsett had four of them. Defenceman Erik Gudbranson has two — the only other Canuck with more than one fighting major.

They have 10 fighting majors this season, which ranks in the middle of the NHL, and Dorsett had four of them. Defenceman Erik Gudbranson has two — the only other Canuck with more than one fighting major.
- dbot

Dorsett has 4 in way less games. That guy was a warrior for us for sure. He also threw a lot of hits and brought energy.

No one can say with a straight face that EG has been a warrior for this team.

One guy made 2.5M and cost a 3rd round pick to acquire. Expected to be a 4th kind energy player.


One guy cost a former 1st round prospect + 2nd and is demanding big money long term. Expected to be a top 4 dman. Instead he’s been a wasteman.

That's what i mean, he was probably tentative about firing up the Kings and letting them back in the game by taking a penalty (to say nothing of the wrath of the coach)
- dbot

Did you think it will hurt their playoff chances?

Did you think it will hurt their playoff chances?
- VANTEL

If Lewis refuses to fight the only revenge they could’ve gotten is trying to run Doughty or Kopitar.

Setting the standard, how pathetic
- VanHockeyGuy

Mentorship

If Lewis refuses to fight the only revenge they could’ve gotten is trying to run Doughty or Kopitar.
- Nucker101

right, who does that

Dorsett has 4 in way less games. That guy was a warrior for us for sure. He also threw a lot of hits and brought energy.

No one can say with a straight face that EG has been a warrior for this team.
- Nucker101

I know who DD is.
But Guddy is 2nd in fights.
That says more about what the team is lacking rather than Guddy is a warrior.

Did you think it will hurt their playoff chances?
- VANTEL

My point was it might hurt JV's career chances by keeping him in the doghouse.

right
- VanHockeyGuy

I mean you can sort of force him into fighting by “jumping” him right away like how Hutton fought recently.

But who was going to do that with the Sedins, Edler and Horvat on the ice?

I know who DD is.
But Guddy is 2nd in fights.
That says more about what the team is lacking rather than Guddy is a warrior.
- dbot

I agree. But that article you quoted was defending him. He deserves criticism.

right, who does that
- VanHockeyGuy

Hutton or Biega

If Lewis refuses to fight the only revenge they could’ve gotten is trying to run Doughty or Kopitar.
- Nucker101

Brock's revenge was way sweeter imo.
That was just perfect.

But hey, taking a mindless penalty and getting benched seems to be the preferred move around here.

I agree. But that article you quoted was defending him. He deserves criticism.
- Nucker101

I blame Tree. For leaving...

Brock's revenge was way sweeter imo.
That was just perfect.

But hey, taking a mindless penalty and getting benched seems to be the preferred move around here.
- dbot

A goal is the best revenge and a good deterrent as well. But once the game is in hand I’m 100% on board with sending a message. Taking a penalty to stand up for your rookie star player when you’re up 6-2 is hardly an issue.

I doubt even Green would mind. If it’s a close game then it’s a different story.

Brock's revenge was way sweeter imo.
That was just perfect.

But hey, taking a mindless penalty and getting benched seems to be the preferred move around here.
- dbot

So it is better to send a message that is ok to hit our teams stars is a better solution? what happens if Brock gets a concussion or broken collar bone.

I blame Tree. For leaving...
- dbot

He’ll be back.

Rick Dhaliwal
@DhaliwalSports
I asked Volkov if Tryamkin will ever return to Vancouver, " He talks about it, he wants to go back someday. He will give it 1 more shot when he's ready." #Canucks


Volkov is the assistant GM of Tree’s KHL team

He’ll be back.

Rick Dhaliwal
@DhaliwalSports
I asked Volkov if Tryamkin will ever return to Vancouver, " He talks about it, he wants to go back someday. He will give it 1 more shot when he's ready." #Canucks


Volkov is the assistant GM of Tree’s KHL team
- Nucker101

Dahlin Tree and OJ would speed up our playoff chance next year