I agree, I'm really looking forward to camp. I'm still on the put him in Utica, at least for a bit. But I'm happy either way really.
- neem55

Why do you want him in Utica?

Why do you want him in Utica?
- CanuckDon

I just think keeping the pressure off while he learns the NA game/small ice is best. I trust the staff to determine whether he's ready, but just think there's no need to rush him. I think we've rushed a lot of players and it's hurt them, no need to continue that trend.

Wh ydo I have a bad feeling we're the team that ends up signing Jack Johnson hoping he bounces back with more icetime? MDZ 2.0

I just think keeping the pressure off while he learns the NA game/small ice is best. I trust the staff to determine whether he's ready, but just think there's no need to rush him. I think we've rushed a lot of players and it's hurt them, no need to continue that trend.
- neem55

Fair enough. I find the AHL to be a more physical league so I'd prefer that he transitions straight to the NHL with sheltered minutes. I think the decision will be taken out of their hands when he is the best player in camp and preseason. I hope so anyways.

So what? He will take some hits and be stronger for it. He is 19 not 17 and he has survived just fine against men for the last two seasons. You can't hit what you can't catch.
- CanuckDon

I’m not arguing against him playing in NA. In fact I think it’s the best thing for his future and ours. I was just pointing out the physical barrier should not be understated.

Wh ydo I have a bad feeling we're the team that ends up signing Jack Johnson hoping he bounces back with more icetime? MDZ 2.0
- neem55

After reading about his financial situation, I’m guessing he’s simply going to the highest bidder

After reading about his financial situation, I’m guessing he’s simply going to the highest bidder
- Nucker101

Ya poor guy, sounds like his parents have some serious issues.

Wh ydo I have a bad feeling we're the team that ends up signing Jack Johnson hoping he bounces back with more icetime? MDZ 2.0
- neem55

Fans in Vancouver are already familiar with booing him, he will fit right in

Fair enough. I find the AHL to be a more physical league so I'd prefer that he transitions straight to the NHL with sheltered minutes. I think the decision will be taken out of their hands when he is the best player in camp and preseason. I hope so anyways.
- CanuckDon

Ya it might be a bit chippier. I agree, he may well play himself into a top6 role. Doesn`t make much sense for him to play a depth NHL role IMO, better to give him more opportunity in Utica to play PP1 and top line.

After reading about his financial situation, I’m guessing he’s simply going to the highest bidder
- Nucker101

His parents fuc&ed him dry.

Ya it might be a bit chippier. I agree, he may well play himself into a top6 role. Doesn`t make much sense for him to play a depth NHL role IMO, better to give him more opportunity in Utica to play PP1 and top line.
- neem55

With Sedin's gone I'd assume he slots right into PP1 in Van.

Boeser - Horvat - Pettersson
Edler - Bae

Or perhaps Dahlin or Zadina could change things

With Sedin's gone I'd assume he slots right into PP1 in Van.

Boeser - Horvat - Pettersson
Baertchi - Edler
- CanuckDon

First unit really needs playmakers now so him and Sven make sense there but it’ll probably be Gagner and Sven to start.

First unit really needs playmakers now so him and Sven make sense there but it’ll probably be Gagner and Sven to start.
- Nucker101

What about Joe Thornton on a one (or two) year big money contract for that second line C spot?

I think Gaunce’s brother is a UFA with Columbus

What about Joe Thornton on a one (or two) year big money contract for that second line C spot?

I think Gaunce’s brother is a UFA with Columbus
- 1970vintage

Why would Joe come here? Have to think he would like a run at a cup?

Why would Joe come here? Have to think he would like a run at a cup?
- CanuckDon

Because the Canucks could pay him $8+ million and no contender is going to do that. They could also eat salary and trade him to a contender, making it affordable.

Because the Canucks could pay him $8+ million and no contender is going to do that. They could also eat salary and trade him to a contender, making it affordable.
- 1970vintage

It could be a great fit but he doesn't strike me as the guy to sell out for a pay day.

Fair enough. I find the AHL to be a more physical league so I'd prefer that he transitions straight to the NHL with sheltered minutes. I think the decision will be taken out of their hands when he is the best player in camp and preseason. I hope so anyways.
- CanuckDon

I doubt he will be the best player in camp, but I believe he will show enough flashes of his skill and vision that he starts the season with the team.

The only thing I could see hindering his chances are some nonsense about another guy's waiver status, but even then I think the chances are very minimal

The grind of that first year is tough for most young players. Pettersson's off-season work ethic will determine a lot of that.
- neem55

Its tough but I think he'll get stronger as the year goes on, as he did when he made the jump from Sweden's Div 1 to the top league and then through their playoffs

It could be a great fit but he doesn't strike me as the guy to sell out for a pay day.
- CanuckDon

He probably has one or two more years in him. SAN Jose has been good, but they took away the C, haven’t extended him... Maybe Toronto will offer him a Marleau like contract? If we’re talking mentors for Peterson, I would love Joe “cocks out” Thornton in there with Pettersson and Dahlen!

Baertschi Horvat Boeser
Dahlen Thornton Pettersson
Goldobin Gaudette Virtanen
Gaunce Sutter Erickson
Granlund

Steatcher Edler
Gudbranson Tanev
Pouillot Sautner
Hutton
Gaunce

Markstrom
Demko

Playoffs!

I doubt he will be the best player in camp, but I believe he will show enough flashes of his skill and vision that he starts the season with the team.

The only thing I could see hindering his chances are some nonsense about another guy's waiver status, but even then I think the chances are very minimal
- WhiteLie

I have requested ManVan bookmarks this

Baertschi Horvat Boeser
Dahlen Thornton Pettersson
Goldobin Gaudette Virtanen
Gaunce Sutter Erickson
Granlund

Steatcher Edler
Gudbranson Tanev
Pouillot Sautner
Hutton
Gaunce

Markstrom
Demko

AHL Playoffs!
- 1970vintage

Fixed

He probably has one or two more years in him. SAN Jose has been good, but they took away the C, haven’t extended him... Maybe Toronto will offer him a Marleau like contract? If we’re talking mentors for Peterson, I would love Joe “cocks out” Thornton in there with Pettersson and Dahlen!
- 1970vintage

He would be fun to have on the team for a couple years for sure

I have requested ManVan bookmarks this
- CanuckDon

I really hope he’s just trolling about the “HB files”

I assume most of us are embarrassed enough about visiting this site everyday and this guy keeps actual folder on his computer about things random guys on a message board have said

If one of my friends or girlfriend saw that on my laptop, they’d have some questions