Carol Schram: Vancouver Canucks Game Day: November 6 vs. San Jose Sharks, Burrows Returns Alex Burrows returns to the lineup from his three-game suspension as the Vancouver Canucks face the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night at HP Pavilion.

Thanks Carol

All I have to say is, easy 2 pts.













for the Bruins.

I think Bo will sit unless there's a forward in the bottom six who could use a night off. I'd like to see him get his games in but this is going to be a critical trip for the Canucks

Sharks should be pushovers.

Canucks will roll in there, take the 2 points, hit up Inn N Out Burger after the game.

I think Bo will sit unless there's a forward in the bottom six who could use a night off. I'd like to see him get his games in but this is going to be a critical trip for the Canucks
- bezz44

I think Bo plays, if someone is coming out I could see Hansen coming out as Matthais and Richardson both give the coaches more versatility (C/W)

Sharks should be pushovers.

Canucks will roll in there, take the 2 points, hit up Inn N Out Burger after the game.
- Scooby_Doo

4-2 SJ

I think Bo plays, if someone is coming out I could see Hansen coming out as Matthais and Richardson both give the coaches more versatility (C/W)
- 1970vintage

It's gonna be interesting to see who its out. Realistically Matthias/Richardson/Hansen are top 12 guys every night on most teams.


Dat depth.

I think Bo will sit unless there's a forward in the bottom six who could use a night off. I'd like to see him get his games in but this is going to be a critical trip for the Canucks
- bezz44

Mathias needs to be a healthy scratch to motivate him to be better in his own zone.

Team worse -8 on the season.

Stamkos finally given "W" eligibility on Yahoo, now I can keep Staal/Spezza.

Mathias needs to be a healthy scratch to motivate him to be better in his own zone.

Team worse -8 on the season.



- classic321

It's kinda weird since he's been solid on the PK, but I agree that at ES he's a below average defensive center.

It's gonna be interesting to see who its out. Realistically Matthias/Richardson/Hansen are top 12 guys every night on most teams.


Dat depth.
- Nucker101

Yeah, like Hansen/Dorsett 4th line wingers, but I could see WD sitting Hansen one game because it gives him 3 C's in the bottom 6. If you're going to have Horvat with the Canucks he needs to play, even if it's only 8-10 min.

Yeah, like Hansen/Dorsett 4th line wingers, but I could see WD sitting Hansen one game because it gives him 3 C's in the bottom 6. If you're going to have Horvat with the Canucks he needs to play, even if it's only 8-10 min.
- 1970vintage

I agree it would be stupid to keep him up and not play. As awful as it is to say an injury (to the bottom 6) would probably benefit this team right now

I agree it would be stupid to keep him up and not play. As awful as it is to say an injury (to the bottom 6) would probably benefit this team right now
- bezz44

Yeah, I agree. Get him him 9 games and then make the decision as soon as possible. Having him sit is the worst thing for his development. He needs to be playing every game when healthy this year, if he's not good enough to crack the lineup everynight then send him down. Simple as that.

I'm not a fan of just gifting him the spot(after 9 games) by trading a vet away, make him earn it and bump a veteran out of the lienup or off the team via trade. If he can't do that then it means he's not ready yet.

Yeah, I agree. Get him him 9 games and then make the decision as soon as possible. Having him sit is the worst thing for his development. He needs to be playing every game when healthy this year, if he's not good enough to crack the lineup everynight then send him down. Simple as that.

I'm not a fan of just gifting him the spot(after 9 games) by trading a vet away, make him earn it and bump a veteran out of the lienup or off the team via trade. If he can't do that then it means he's not ready yet.
- Nucker101

Who's this year's "Nucker" in the NHL? Who's looking to add forward depth?

Yeah, I agree. Get him him 9 games and then make the decision as soon as possible. Having him sit is the worst thing for his development. He needs to be playing every game when healthy this year, if he's not good enough to crack the lineup everynight then send him down. Simple as that.

I'm not a fan of just gifting him the spot(after 9 games) by trading a vet away, make him earn it and bump a veteran out of the lienup or off the team via trade. If he can't do that then it means he's not ready yet.
- Nucker101

There's no point in intentionally making the team worse just to get him to stick

Who's this year's "Nucker" in the NHL? Who's looking to add forward depth?
- 1970vintage

I feel like teams are more willing to do that at the TDL. There's usually more injuries by then and some teams settle for adding a bottom 6 guy when they get outbid for their top 6 targets.

I feel like teams are more willing to do that at the TDL. There's usually more injuries by then and some teams settle for adding a bottom 6 guy when they get outbid for their top 6 targets.
- Nucker101

This is a good point, teams will feel the need to do something if they fail to land the big names

There's no point in intentionally making the team worse just to get him to stick
- bezz44

Yup, plus we're one MLC sprain away from needing Bo, Hansen, Mathias and Burrows all in the line up.

Already got Sbisa and Sesito on the mend.

And Sestito will likely be moved once he's healthy, before anyone else.

Yup, plus we're one MLC sprain away from needing Bo, Hansen, Mathias and Burrows all in the line up.

Already got Sbisa and Sesito on the mend.

And Sestito will likely be moved once he's healthy, before anyone else.
- moondawg

I don't think Sestito garners more than a 5-7th round pick, if that

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Yup, plus we're one MLC sprain away from needing Bo, Hansen, Mathias and Burrows all in the line up.

Already got Sbisa and Sesito on the mend.

And Sestito will likely be moved once he's healthy, before anyone else.
- moondawg

Meh the fewer Italians the better, that should start at the top.

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- 1970vintage

His shoulders hurt from carrying this team.

Meh the fewer Italians the better, that should start at the top.
- A_SteamingLombardi

*makes a coffee and waits for kaptaan*

I don't think Sestito garners more than a 5-7th round pick, if that
- bezz44

Yes, it'd be more for his benefit than for ours.

TSN Radio Vancouver ‏@TSN1040 8m8 minutes ago
#Canucks talk now as @DTeam1040 joins @mattsekeres & @blakeprice1040 from morn. skate in SJ. Bonino not on ice this AM #TSN1040
- 1970vintage