If you look over here we have 5 new hot dogs for you.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Don't say "Dog" Asian people on this thread.

I didn't buy the presser, bull shyte.

a) You want to get younger
b) You want to challenge for a Stanley Cup
c) Your not going backwards

How does that work?
- VanHockeyGuy

Unfortunately it is not up to me , otherwise we would be drafting Mc Jesus.

It depends on Canucks management philosophy , that is why us armchair GMs have plan A B and C

Don't say "Dog" Asian people on this thread.

- VanHockeyGuy

Don't say Asian kaptaan maybe here

Unfortunately it is not up to me , otherwise we would be drafting Mc Jesus.

It depends on Canucks management philosophy , that is why us armchair GMs have plan A B and C
- VANTEL

D) Town Hall Meetings
E) Season Ticket Push
F) Create a buzz for 1 pick in the first 90

D) Town Hall Meetings
E) Season Ticket Push
F) Create a buzz for 1 pick in the first 90
- VanHockeyGuy

D) Town Hall Meetings
E) Season Ticket Push
F) Create a buzz for 1 pick in the first 90
- VanHockeyGuy

Canucks

Canucks
- VANTEL

At the end of the day I don't buy this partial rebuild. When and how do we replace our top line? Are those players currently in the system? Is there a plan in place? If the answer is no, everything you heard today is a load of crap.

At the end of the day I don't buy this partial rebuild. When and how do we replace our top line? Are those players currently in the system? Is there a plan in place? If the answer is no, everything you heard today is a load of crap.
- VanHockeyGuy

I think they are just taking a step back and evaluating. It is too soon to start showing cards. They will figure it out

At the end of the day I don't buy this partial rebuild. When and how do we replace our top line? Are those players currently in the system? Is there a plan in place? If the answer is no, everything you heard today is a load of crap.
- VanHockeyGuy

What did you expect? MGT was never going to throw players under the bus or tip their hand as to what they really plan to do in the offseason. It serves no purpose and could put them at a disadvantage with teams they've identified as having players they want.

I've said this before and I'll say it again, this is only year 1 of a 4-5 year plan, people need to stop looking at next season and understand that this team is going to be handicapped until the NTC contracts expire and those players can be replaced. That's not easy, nor is it going to happen overnight.

I think they are just taking a step back and evaluating. It is too soon to start showing cards. They will figure it out
- VANTEL

I know, it just didn't make sense to me? You can't have it both ways. What I do know however is regardless of this years spin, EDM & CAL will be more difficult to deal with next year. No cards to show, you need Aces and a Joker.

What did you expect? MGT was never going to throw players under the bus or tip their hand as to what they really plan to do in the offseason. It serves no purpose and could put them at a disadvantage with teams they've identified as having players they want.

I've said this before and I'll say it again, this is only year 1 of a 4-5 year plan, people need to stop looking at next season and understand that this team is going to be handicapped until the NTC contracts expire and those players can be replaced. That's not easy, nor is it going to happen overnight.
- DariusKnight

This was never a 4-5 year plan, it was rebuilding on the fly.

I know, it just didn't make sense to me? You can't have it both ways. What I do know however is regardless of this years spin, EDM & CAL will be more difficult to deal with next year. No cards to show, you need Aces and a Joker.

- VanHockeyGuy

We already have Bieksa

We already have Bieksa
- A_SteamingLombardi

Who EDM & CAL will expose should we qualify for post season.

This was never a 4-5 year plan, it was rebuilding on the fly.
- VanHockeyGuy

Uhm retool

Hopfully JB can re-acquire 2nd and 3rd round picks this year!!

Who EDM & CAL will expose should we qualify for post season.
- VanHockeyGuy

Edmonton won't be in the post season. They are adding McDavid to a team that finished with the third worst record in the league accidentally. Even Toronto strapping a jet pack on and pointing it down couldn't catch them. They will be better, but they are not a playoff team.

Edmonton won't be in the post season. They are adding McDavid to a team that finished with the third worst record in the league accidentally. Even Toronto strapping a jet pack on and pointing it down couldn't catch them. They will be better, but they are not a playoff team.
- CubanBuffet

Honestly there's a lot that factors into that, I don't think you can unequivocally say that until you see what changes are made and who's coaching them.

If they don't improve on D and in net, more of the same. NYI went from 5th last to the playoffs by adding a goaltender, two good dmen and some good depth forwards.

Edmonton won't be in the post season. They are adding McDavid to a team that finished with the third worst record in the league accidentally. Even Toronto strapping a jet pack on and pointing it down couldn't catch them. They will be better, but they are not a playoff team.
- CubanBuffet

Simply suggesting who is trending upwards/downwards

Lightning win, gonna be a tough match for Montreal.

Honestly there's a lot that factors into that, I don't think you can unequivocally say that until you see what changes are made and who's coaching them.

If they don't improve on D and in net, more of the same.
- LeftCoaster

They have lots of options available to take the next step (picks, core, prospects). VAN not so much.

They have lots of options available to take the next step (picks, core, prospects). VAN not so much.
- VanHockeyGuy

Ya but we've got Baertschi and Sbisa

Ya but we've got Baertschi and Sbisa
- LeftCoaster

EMD will battle VAN next year for a playoff spot, book it.

Ya but we've got Baertschi and Sbisa
- LeftCoaster

I'm ok with both, it's just not enough to keep up with the rest of the division.

I'm ok with both, it's just not enough to keep up with the rest of the division.
- VanHockeyGuy

I know this may shock a few folks, but, I wish the Sedins would entertain a trade for a chance at a Stanley Cup. The return, even at their age would be phenomenal. NYI a good fit playing behind JT and they've got the prospects and cap to pull it off.

Just a thought! I'm really tired of the same old same old...sorry.