Carol Schram: Vancouver Canucks: Utica Comets to Face Albany Devils in AHL Playoffs The Utica Comets are back in the postseason but face a tough first-round matchup against the Albany Devils when the AHL playoffs get underway on Friday.

Thanks Carol!

I do not think Utica will beat out Albany this year. I think the Comets are in for a tough one.

Utica have been less than impressive this year, mostly because many of them were called up. Gaunce did score last night and Green commented how Gaunce has gained a step since being called up.

Article about buyout on TOnet.ca
http://www.sportsnet.ca/h...-kucherov-mrazek-bennett/

Maybe it applies to us to?
OS Trouba 5.4 for 6 years and see if Peg matches
give up 1st and 3rd round pick.

Edit: Great blog Carol, wonder if Grenier gets a good crack at a bottom 6 job next year.

Utica have been less than impressive this year, mostly because many of them were called up. Gaunce did score last night and Green commented how Gaunce has gained a step since being called up.
- VANTEL

I think Gaunce takes a 4th line winger spot out of camp.

I think Gaunce takes a 4th line winger spot out of camp.
- A_SteamingLombardi

I can see that

Article about buyout on TOnet.ca
http://www.sportsnet.ca/h...-kucherov-mrazek-bennett/

Maybe it applies to us to?
OS Trouba 5.4 for 6 years and see if Peg matches
give up 1st and 3rd round pick.

Edit: Great blog Carol, wonder if Grenier gets a good crack at a bottom 6 job next year.
- neem55

Nothing ventured nothing gained.

Article about buyout on TOnet.ca
http://www.sportsnet.ca/h...-kucherov-mrazek-bennett/

Maybe it applies to us to?
OS Trouba 5.4 for 6 years and see if Peg matches
give up 1st and 3rd round pick.

Edit: Great blog Carol, wonder if Grenier gets a good crack at a bottom 6 job next year.
- neem55

No room unless he improves

No room unless he improves
- VANTEL

come on now, he may have had a step back year but he is already night and day better than Hutton, tryamkin or sbisa. We've got plenty of room. No team has more room. Also, he has a cannon of a shot and can step in on the 1pp right away.

Trouba although he has a cool name is crazy over rated. No thank you. I want me some Ekblad I know it'll never happen

Trouba although he has a cool name is crazy over rated. No thank you. I want me some Ekblad I know it'll never happen
- The_Kuze

Last year was his first full-season. was arguably their best defensive player (corsi and +/-).

Utica have been less than impressive this year, mostly because many of them were called up. Gaunce did score last night and Green commented how Gaunce has gained a step since being called up.
- VANTEL

I disagree, I think they were very impressive considering what their roster was. They had 3 or 4 of their most important players leave and were never adequately replaced.

I don't the Canucks have ever had a group of prospects in the AHL perform as well as they did this year.

I think Gaunce takes a 4th line winger spot out of camp.
- A_SteamingLombardi

I agree, although I wouldn't be surprised if he sticks at C, he was really good down the stretch in the circle.

I disagree, I think they were very impressive considering what their roster was. They had 3 or 4 of their most important players leave and were never adequately replaced.

I don't the Canucks have ever had a group of prospects in the AHL perform as well as they did this year.
- belcherbd

Agreed, they've overacived. Which is why Green will continue to be a story all summer. Hopefully Subban has an unreal playoffs and keeps pushing hard for that roster spot.

I disagree, I think they were very impressive considering what their roster was. They had 3 or 4 of their most important players leave and were never adequately replaced.

I don't the Canucks have ever had a group of prospects in the AHL perform as well as they did this year.
- belcherbd

Yes.

Looking at the numbers today, I was really impressed by how much last season's second-tier guys like Bancks and Hamilton stepped up this year to fill the roster holes above them. They both performed well in the playoffs last spring and have been able to keep that momentum going, which is no small feat.

Agreed, they've overacived. Which is why Green will continue to be a story all summer. Hopefully Subban has an unreal playoffs and keeps pushing hard for that roster spot.
- neem55

Who has Subban been paired with all season?

Who has Subban been paired with all season?
- A_SteamingLombardi

Landry for the most part on the 3rd pairing.

Agreed, they've overacived. Which is why Green will continue to be a story all summer. Hopefully Subban has an unreal playoffs and keeps pushing hard for that roster spot.
- neem55

He is a long shot to secure a roster spot but do hope he can earn some more ice time next season in the AHL.

Article about buyout on TOnet.ca
http://www.sportsnet.ca/h...-kucherov-mrazek-bennett/

Maybe it applies to us to?
OS Trouba 5.4 for 6 years and see if Peg matches
give up 1st and 3rd round pick.

Edit: Great blog Carol, wonder if Grenier gets a good crack at a bottom 6 job next year.
- neem55

OS Trouba for 6 years @ 5.4? for 20 points/season from the back end?

come on now, he may have had a step back year but he is already night and day better than Hutton, tryamkin or sbisa. We've got plenty of room. No team has more room. Also, he has a cannon of a shot and can step in on the 1pp right away.
- neem55

I was talking about Grenier

I disagree, I think they were very impressive considering what their roster was. They had 3 or 4 of their most important players leave and were never adequately replaced.

I don't the Canucks have ever had a group of prospects in the AHL perform as well as they did this year.
- belcherbd

This is were we don't agree. It reminds me of when I was saying Higgins is no good and you were saying he is very serviceable. You like to over analyze .

Did this ragtag bunch over achieve yes they did, you win. Are anyof them NHLers ,no they are not.

I guess it comes down to what you want to analyze.

OS Trouba for 6 years @ 5.4? for 20 points/season from the back end?
- LordHumungous

For a 22 year old 6'3 d-man who can actually play top-4 minutes for us, is physical and has huge upside. I would, yes. maybe just 5 mil, match the Rielly contract, IMO very similar level of skill and potential. Trouba is very good defensively.

Albany has been good all year and recently beefed up with a few college free agents. We also have Zacha there after being called up for one nhl game, in addition to sending boucher, blandisi, severson, and sislo down. Expecting a long run for albany. Best of luck hoping no injuries on either side.

I was talking about Grenier
- VANTEL

Oh, my bad. Ya Grenier is a fringe player, may always be. Good to hear he continues to improve though.