Carol Schram: Vancouver Canucks Young Stars Wraps Up, Markstrom Returns to Backup Role The Vancouver Canucks prospects leave Penticton with a 1-1-1 record in the Young Stars tournament, and Jacob Markstrom returns to his backup role as Team Sweden takes on Team Finland in World Cup of Hockey action on Tuesday.

As a whole it's quite obvious the Canucks organization needs a couple more years of quality draft positions to increase their prospect talent level.

As for Brisebois, he's talented but as Benning said he needs a bit more urgency and bit to his game. Most young dmen aren't ready until their early 20's, hopefully he continues to develop!

you're right about Mike Bossy...

I like that Torts isn't playing favourites with his CBJ players... Dubi and Johnson have to pick up the pace....

I like that Torts isn't playing favourites with his CBJ players... Dubi and Johnson have to pick up the pace....
- kaptaan

Playing Dubinsky over Byfuglien IS playing favorites IMO.

Buff is a better forward than Dubinsky. Buff is a better defender than Johnson.

Playing Dubinsky over Byfuglien IS playing favorites IMO.

Buff is a better forward than Dubinsky. Buff is a better defender than Johnson.
- Codes1087

Buff has some deficiencies defensively, much like PK Subban, that's why they don't trust him......I guess?

you're right about Mike Bossy...
- kaptaan

Bossy was an absolute stud no matter when/where he played.

Playing Dubinsky over Byfuglien IS playing favorites IMO.

Buff is a better forward than Dubinsky. Buff is a better defender than Johnson.
- Codes1087

Is Buff in tonight?

Bossy was an absolute stud no matter when/where he played.
- LordHumungous

Top five purest goal scorers ever!!!

Is Buff in tonight?
- LordHumungous

buff and palmeiri in.

Dubie and Johnson out.

If they were smart, they would start Schneider, but you know.... Torts

buff and palmeiri in.

Dubie and Johnson out.

If they were smart, they would start Schneider, but you know.... Torts
- Codes1087

All three of their tenders are pretty good, I don't think you could go wrong with any one of them.

All three of their tenders are pretty good, I don't think you could go wrong with any one of them.
- LeftCoaster

I don't think numbers lie though. Schneider has better numbers overall over the last 5 years than the other two, all while having a far worse team in front of him. Oh well, should be a good game tonight! Bishop and Quick are definitely solid goaltenders you are right.

you're right about Mike Bossy...
- kaptaan

Bossy gives milk.

Top five purest goal scorers ever!!!
- LeftCoaster

without a doubt.

Bossy gives milk.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Yes, and the question now is, how would you like to drink it?

Hey guys, how goes it. Been a nice summer and not really posting on here.

Decided to watch part of the Swe/Fin game and Henrik on a great setup to Stralman score 1st goal of the game.

Codes, I can't quote you but Quick is not the issue. He played lights out in the exhibition games and is the most tested out of the goalies having won multiple cups and a conn smythe. He's going to have a huge game tonight and is a big game player. Schnieder is very good, but has very little big game experience.

Quick hasn't been a big game player since the last LA run to the Cup, that said, Schneider will get his turn in the Olympics as he'll have surpassed Quick by then on the US goalie depth chart.

Top five purest goal scorers ever!!!
- LeftCoaster

A certain Canuck comes to mind when you bring up this particular subject

A certain Canuck comes to mind when you bring up this particular subject
- vancity787

Sundin was good but ...... not a pure goal scorer.

A certain Canuck comes to mind when you bring up this particular subject
- vancity787

Him too

I hope all 30 General Managers are watching team North America and learning that young guys, given the chance, Willie Desjardins, can get it done and do it with excitement and speed.

Codes, I can't quote you but Quick is not the issue. He played lights out in the exhibition games and is the most tested out of the goalies having won multiple cups and a conn smythe. He's going to have a huge game tonight and is a big game player. Schnieder is very good, but has very little big game experience.
- neem55

"big game experience" is such an overrated criteria. Quick never had it prior to their first cup and hasnt won anything internationally at any level (he was the 3rd goalie on the 2010 Olympic team). Schneider has won many individual awards at various levels and like it was mentioned has nearly the best numbers of any NHL goalies. How else are you supposed to get the "big game experience" if you dont get to play in them

Quick hasn't been a big game player since the last LA run to the Cup, that said, Schneider will get his turn in the Olympics as he'll have surpassed Quick by then on the US goalie depth chart.
- DariusKnight

Can you believe Schneider is 30

I really dont think Schneider will ever get the respect he deserves. A lot can change but Bishop is younger, his NHL team wins more, so I see him being the favourite particularly if they look to replace Quick next Olympics.

Then you gotta think Gibson, Hellebuyck, and eventually Demko are the next to take over the crease for USA

A certain Canuck comes to mind when you bring up this particular subject
- vancity787

Let me guess starts with a B?