He's been a really pleasant surprise, his skating has really improved...always had excellent hockey IQ.
- LeftCoaster

He is also not scared anymore.

I would let Vey and Sven battle out for second line left wing.

Let Gaunce and Grenier battle out for third line wing

Let McCann and Cracknell battle out for fourth line centre
- VANTEL

I don't like that Bear-Gee is getting handed (seemingly) a top six spot, coaches need to tell him he's gotta earn it regardless of what Benning says.

He is also not scared anymore.
- VANTEL

Development....having a place for kids to play professionally is so important for the franchise.

"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." -Benjamin Franklin

I don't like that Bear-Gee is getting handed (seemingly) a top six spot, coaches need to tell him he's gotta earn it regardless of what Benning says.
- LeftCoaster

That is why I think he and Vey need to go head to head. I don't think you need 2 players like that on your roster trying to learn the game

I would let Vey and Sven battle out for second line left wing.

Let Gaunce and Grenier battle out for third line wing

Let McCann and Cracknell battle out for fourth line centre
- VANTEL

I like this battling business.

Willie gave a good little endorsement of Gaunce when he mentions him as a possible replacement for Higgins.

Looking forward to seeing the lines towards the end of the exhibition games, and these players you listed get a chance to show their stuff in the position where they would project into the lineup.

Gaunce usually looks like he is in position, not like he is scrambling, and McCann looks like he is a threat in the o zone, going to the net and drawing penalties.

decisions, decisions for the management group if this keeps up.

That is why I think he and Vey need to go head to head. I don't think you need 2 players like that on your roster trying to learn the game
- VANTEL

He really talented but don't just hand any player a spot, baby steps, make em earn it!!

I like this battling business.

Willie gave a good little endorsement of Gaunce when he mentions him as a possible replacement for Higgins.

Looking forward to seeing the lines towards the end of the exhibition games, and these players you listed get a chance to show their stuff in the position where they would project into the lineup.

Gaunce usually looks like he is in position, not like he is scrambling, and McCann looks like he is a threat in the o zone, going to the net and drawing penalties.

decisions, decisions for the management group if this keeps up.
- hillbillydeluxe

Choosing Higgins ove Gaunce is nuts. Gaunce is the younger faster bigger cheaper. Trade Higgins or send him to the Comets

I don't like that Bear-Gee is getting handed (seemingly) a top six spot, coaches need to tell him he's gotta earn it regardless of what Benning says.
- LeftCoaster

He has earned the shot, but he has to work to keep it his...

Isn't that where the difficult part arises, how much rope do you give a young player? Vey should have been scratched a bit more last season but WD kept him in the lineup.

Will BeeGee get the same treatment or will WD change his approach?

He has earned the shot, but he has to work to keep it his...

Isn't that where the difficult part arises, how much rope do you give a young player? Vey should have been scratched a bit more last season but WD kept him in the lineup.

Will BeeGee get the same treatment or will WD change his approach?
- hillbillydeluxe

I guess we'll see. What's great is that there suddenly appears to be options.

Choosing Higgins ove Gaunce is nuts. Gaunce is the younger faster bigger cheaper. Trade Higgins or send him to the Comets
- VANTEL

Gaunce has looked good. Well prepared for camp and making the best of the audition.

Cheaper, younger, what's not to love.

Yes, it is nice to have some options, that is viable options instead of hail marys and hope for the best.

Gaunce has looked good. Well prepared for camp and making the best of the audition.

Cheaper, younger, what's not to love.

Yes, it is nice to have some options, that is viable options instead of hail marys and hope for the best.
- hillbillydeluxe

He will get about the same goal production I think and he hits more

He will get about the same goal production I think and he hits more
- VANTEL

Truth be told, if Gaunce could skate, he'd be a match made in heaven for the twins.

How many left in camp? 30?

Truth be told, if Gaunce could skate, he'd be a match made in heaven for the twins.
- Bieksa#3

They can't skate either


I wondered how he would do there, wouldn't that be a nice surprise

How many left in camp? 30?
- Bieksa#3

Not sure but I think they had 53 attend camp and 12 sent back

They can't skate either


I wondered how he would do there, wouldn't that be a nice surprise
- VANTEL

Gaunce drives the net Luke nobody's business.

How bout that McCann.....he's no Virtanen

Not sure but I think they had 53 attend camp and 12 sent back
- VANTEL

I thought lt was like 45

Truth be told, if Gaunce could skate, he'd be a match made in heaven for the twins.
- Bieksa#3

He isn't the fastest guy, but we have seen him beat some opposing dmen in camp, pull away for a breakaway...

He is no longer glacial... I think he looks slow because he is a big guy, if that makes sense.

I thought lt was like 45
- Bieksa#3

Just read 58 players attending camp

5 Goalies
20 D
33 Forwards

He isn't the fastest guy, but we have seen him beat some opposing dmen in camp, pull away for a breakaway...

He is no longer glacial... I think he looks slow because he is a big guy, if that makes sense.
- hillbillydeluxe

Imo the Sedins have to have a fast winger. How many times do they try on of the 150ft dump in because they know burrows would get there first. And then immediately start cycling.

Just read 58 players attending camp

5 Goalies
20 D
33 Forwards
- VANTEL

Not nearly as bad as the leafs, they brought 78 players to Camp

Not nearly as bad as the leafs, they brought 78 players to Camp



- classic321

Yeah they have a lot of PTOs trying to sign and trade for draft picks.

Imo the Sedins have to have a fast winger. How many times do they try on of the 150ft dump in because they know burrows would get there first. And then immediately start cycling.
- Bieksa#3

Some time and opportunity in preseason to get some different looks in for the Sedins line mate suitors.

But I don't see Gaunce as a match with the Sedins. Never saw Higgins as one either.

Chemistry is really important with them.

I think Grenier was with them on at least one pp last night and he looked like he was lost with them. Looked okay in front of the net and then moved out to the slot with his stick ready for a one timer... nobody in front and zero chance the Sedins were going to tee it up for him.

I can't see Gaunce with them, but you never know, he's got the hockey IQ, just not sure if he is enough of a finisher to be on their wing.

Some time and opportunity in preseason to get some different looks in for the Sedins line mate suitors.

But I don't see Gaunce as a match with the Sedins. Never saw Higgins as one either.

Chemistry is really important with them.

I think Grenier was with them on at least one pp last night and he looked like he was lost with them. Looked okay in front of the net and then moved out to the slot with his stick ready for a one timer... nobody in front and zero chance the Sedins were going to tee it up for him.

I can't see Gaunce with them, but you never know, he's got the hockey IQ, just not sure if he is enough of a finisher to be on their wing.
- hillbillydeluxe

Vey is a right winger

Yeah they have a lot of PTOs trying to sign and trade for draft picks.
- VANTEL

That's the path to success.