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
- Nucker101

so true...nobody I know is aware I frequent this site. Hockey addict

I have requested ManVan bookmarks this
- CanuckDon

by using the word doubt, I leave myself wiggle room. I rarely make posts of absolute

Although, heading into last season I said I could only guarantee Vancouver would finish ahead of Colorado and Detroit, and nearly went 0/2 thanks to a tiebreaker

I think it’s pretty safe to say that Juolevi, Sautner and McEneny will all be on the Canucks roster next season. Time to trade Tanev and Hutton.

so true...nobody I know is aware I frequent this site. Hockey addict
- CanuckDon

My girlfriend is the only one who knows because she wanted to know how I could waste so much time at work. I havent been able to tell her I am a Ref here though....

by using the word doubt, I leave myself wiggle room. I rarely make posts of absolute

Although, heading into last season I said I could only guarantee Vancouver would finish ahead of Colorado and Detroit, and nearly went 0/2 thanks to a tiebreaker
- WhiteLie

I predicted we would finish ahead of DET, AZ, BUFF and LV I also predicted Boeser would score 25 I guess 75% is decent.

I think it’s pretty safe to say that Juolevi, Sautner and McEneny will all be on the Canucks roster next season. Time to trade Tanev and Hutton.
- 1970vintage

McEneny? He barely played this season due to injury.

My girlfriend is the only one who knows because she wanted to know how I could waste so much time at work. I havent been able to tell her I am a Ref here though....
- WhiteLie

She would probably leave you if she finds out

McEneny? He barely played this season due to injury.
- CanuckDon

He’s that good








Do I really need one of these ?

I think it’s pretty safe to say that Juolevi, Sautner and McEneny will all be on the Canucks roster next season. Time to trade Tanev and Hutton.
- 1970vintage

I’ll one up you.


Mark me down for following young players in the opening night lineup:

Horvat
Boeser
Virtanen
Gaudette
MacEwen
Pettersson
Dahlen
Stetcher
Sautner
Juolevi
Demko

I’ll one up you.


Mark me down for following young players in the opening night lineup:

Horvat
Boeser
Virtanen
Gaudette
MacEwen
Pettersson
Dahlen
Stetcher
Sautner
Juolevi
Demko
- Nucker101

MacEwen instead of Archibald?

MacEwen instead of Archibald?
- 1970vintage

Archibald is in my lineup but he doesn’t make this list


He’s 2 months younger than Tanev

My girlfriend is the only one who knows because she wanted to know how I could waste so much time at work. I havent been able to tell her I am a Ref here though....
- WhiteLie

Hallam says don't overhype Pettersson, "Let him grow into it, he is a difference maker but still need to be physically stronger. It's tougher in NHL to get scoring chances than in our league." #Canucks
- LeftCoaster

I noticed Pettersson got a lot of PP points, he played the point on the PP on bigger ice, which gave him a lot of time and space to do the things he did, he will not get that time and space here. I think he should spend the year in Utica to learn the North American game.

I noticed Pettersson got a lot of PP points, he played the point on the PP on bigger ice, which gave him a lot of time and space to do the things he did, he will not get that time and space here. I think he'll spend the year in Utica to learn the North American game.
- A_SteamingLombardi

No offence, but the whole “North American” game thing is a crock of poop. Not one team Canada has had to learn the “European” game before a tournament, and I would say Canada has fared pretty well in international events over the years.

She would probably leave you if she finds out
- CanuckDon

Lifetime ban for anyone who rats!

No offence, but the whole “North American” game thing is a crock of poop. Not one team Canada has had to learn the “European” game before a tournament, and I would say Canada has fared pretty well in international events over the years.
- 1970vintage

We'll see.

One of the potential advantages of playing in Europe for younger guys is the fewer number of games played. Allows more time to practice and train for added strength. Higher number of games in NHL and AHL plus travel makes it hard for some to keep on weight.

If Pettersson doesn't bulk up enough over the summer and struggles with the more physical NHL game in pre-season, then going back to SHL on loan may be a viable option. He’s obviously skilled enough so there may not be any need for him to play in the AHL to develop a North American game. He may just need another year to prepare his body for a long NHL career.

No offence, but the whole “North American” game thing is a crock of poop. Not one team Canada has had to learn the “European” game before a tournament, and I would say Canada has fared pretty well in international events over the years.
- 1970vintage

I think it is a factor, but the degree of which depends on each player.

A guy like Dahlen, who hasnt shown any fear of taking pucks to the net and get engaged physically, will be fine. Perimeter guys who pick spots/openings need to adjust to the lack of them. Those backside PP guys move a lot more looking for lanes than they do on the bigger ice

We'll see.
- A_SteamingLombardi

I guess we will.

I think it is a factor, but the degree of which depends on each player.

A guy like Dahlen, who hasnt shown any fear of taking pucks to the net and get engaged physically, will be fine. Perimeter guys who pick spots/openings need to adjust to the lack of them. Those backside PP guys move a lot more looking for lanes than they do on the bigger ice
- WhiteLie

You mean like Boeser, and Laine? Great hockey players find ways, the few extra feet won’t be a factor.

You mean like Boeser, and Laine? Great hockey players find ways, the few extra feet won’t be a factor.
- 1970vintage

But Laine is 6'5 210. not 170

You mean like Boeser, and Laine? Great hockey players find ways, the few extra feet won’t be a factor.
- 1970vintage

Boeser played on NA size rinks and I wouldnt call Laine a perimeter player.

I am not making these assumptions of Pettersson, but we have all seen enough players come over to know that there is some adjustment that exists. Some overcome it quick, some take a while and some never do

But Laine is 6'5 210. not 170
- A_SteamingLombardi

So? Does his weight have anything to do with finding soft spots in the middle of the ice?

Against guys like Bergeron any attacking player I see going to have trouble getting quality chances, but there are enough guys like Gagner playing C in the league for smart players to generate offence.

Boeser played on NA size rinks and I wouldnt call Laine a perimeter player.

I am not making these assumptions of Pettersson, but we have all seen enough players come over to know that there is some adjustment that exists. Some overcome it quick, some take a while and some never do
- WhiteLie

Laine doesn’t generate most of his chances by bullrushing the net

I guess we will.
- 1970vintage

Both of your strong stances on this subject have been noted

I’ve even password protected my HB files so no one can access them if I get hacked by someone who’s trying to change their records