I said it over and over, the time to move Vrbata was last summer when he was a 30 goal scorer. No one will give a first for a thirty five year old 12 goal scorer at TDL
- VANTEL

Especially when you consider they apparently had no intention of putting him back on the Sedin line this season, could've retooled quickly with a decent young forward while selling high

Are you suggesting that McCann embellished to draw a major?
He was clearly shaken up by the hit, and got right up and skated to the bench. He wasn't embellishing anything, he took a massive hit and I think took it like a man.
- Scooby_Doo

At the end of the day, nobody knows the extent of the injuries that were suffered but the player himself. So while I won't necessarily call him out for embellishing the hit, I think it is absolutely fair to question the intentions of a player while they're down on the ice on their hands and knees only to eventually come back out and finish the game. As i said, this isn't specifically an argument against a Canucks player, it's more of a general take on the trend in the NHL to do everything in your power to draw extra time on the man advantage. Which is the main problem with embellishment in soccer. Part of the reason I love hockey is because they're generally very honest, hardnosed athletes who aren't actors. Hopefully that wasn't the case there, but nobody ever knows but the player himself unfortunately.

Blow it up!!!!!

At the end of the day, nobody knows the extent of the injuries that were suffered but the player himself. So while I won't necessarily call him out for embellishing the hit, I think it is absolutely fair to question the intentions of a player while they're down on the ice on their hands and knees only to eventually come back out and finish the game. As i said, this isn't specifically an argument against a Canucks player, it's more of a general take on the trend in the NHL to do everything in your power to draw extra time on the man advantage. Which is the main problem with embellishment in soccer. Part of the reason I love hockey is because they're generally very honest, hardnosed athletes who aren't actors. Hopefully that wasn't the case there, but nobody ever knows but the player himself unfortunately.
- Woodysdemise

I think he clearly got rocked and was shaking it off. I'm just happy the kid appears to be OK.

At the end of the day, nobody knows the extent of the injuries that were suffered but the player himself. So while I won't necessarily call him out for embellishing the hit, I think it is absolutely fair to question the intentions of a player while they're down on the ice on their hands and knees only to eventually come back out and finish the game. As i said, this isn't specifically an argument against a Canucks player, it's more of a general take on the trend in the NHL to do everything in your power to draw extra time on the man advantage. Which is the main problem with embellishment in soccer. Part of the reason I love hockey is because they're generally very honest, hardnosed athletes who aren't actors. Hopefully that wasn't the case there, but nobody ever knows but the player himself unfortunately.
- Woodysdemise

I don't think you watched the game, because if you did, you'd clearly see that McCann was not acting. His reaction was like he took a huge hit, and he got up right away and skated off without a trainer or anything.

Maybe you're trolling, maybe you're not, but you clearly have the wrong opinion on this situation. I get your tone, and I'm trying to appreciate your comments, but it's very difficult. This wasn't Burrows getting hit, this was a kid coming straight from junior, and he handled himself with class. He shouldn't have to apologise for coming back into the game, he was clearly shaken/winded.

TDL moves
1. Hammer - 2nd
2. Edler - 2nd plus 3rd
3. Vrbata - 2nd
4. Burrows - 2nd or 3rd
5. Higgins - 3rd (or 2nd if he's producing like he is now)
6. Weber - 3rd


All 2016 draft class picks...
- kaptaan

Fixed!!!!

I said it over and over, the time to move Vrbata was last summer when he was a 30 goal scorer. No one will give a first for a thirty five year old 12 goal scorer at TDL
- VANTEL

Yeah Yeah we know...you were right...

Yeah Yeah we know...you were right...


- LordHumungous

Next time just tell JB to give me a call , I try to squeeze him in to a sit down

Tootoo is such a punk.

If he was not a minority and playing the victim and race card, people would say he the worst in the league and should be out... but we cannot say that because he is such angel and been through so much. Screw you Tootoo.

Tootoo is such a punk.

If he was not a minority and playing the victim and race card, people would say he the worst in the league and should be out... but we cannot say that because he is such angel and been through so much. Screw you Tootoo.
- Beatle_john

What did tootoo do to be this terrible person you seem to make him out to be ?

Ryan Miller needs a rest and Willy Desjardin will just keep licking his lips every 5 seconds like he's Elmer Fudd or something. But seriously.. Does he do that all the time..?! It's so distracting I swear...

So do you still get Christmas holidays?!?! So why is it that pretty much everyone in the world gets Christmas holidays off even tho they're not Christian!!? Do I celebrate Hannuka and get time off regardless... No.. Or any other religious holiday with beliefs I don't believe in.. No...So ease up on the bigotry if your not Christian but still get the holiday off... Get it! ( ok I'm done now thx )

So do you still get Christmas holidays?!?! So why is it that pretty much everyone in the world gets Christmas holidays off even tho they're not Christian!!? Do I celebrate Hannuka and get time off regardless... No.. Or any other religious holiday with beliefs I don't believe in.. No...So ease up on the bigotry if your not Christian but still get the holiday off... Get it! ( ok I'm done now thx )
- Flamin_Irishmin

Cool, glad you're done now, see ya, don't come back now, y'hear.

Ryan Miller needs a rest and Willy Desjardin will just keep licking his lips every 5 seconds like he's Elmer Fudd or something. But seriously.. Does he do that all the time..?! It's so distracting I swear...
- Flamin_Irishmin

Wow,,, so distracted and frustrated by a man who licks his lips often. Maybe you should prance on over to the pipeline.com

Don't forget about trading Miller back to Buffalo.
- Scooby_Doo

To coach their defence?

To coach their defence?
- CubanBuffet

Miller was the exact same way in Buffalo. I knew it would only be a matter of time here with the post game blame. Right or wrong... keep it in the dressing room.

Yeah we need NHL ready Dmen not draft picks.
- A_SteamingLombardi

We kind of need both.

Which is a problem.

Miller was the exact same way in Buffalo. I knew it would only be a matter of time here with the post game blame. Right or wrong... keep it in the dressing room.

- boonerbuck

Agreed. It's not like what he said was a revelation, we all have eyeballs and saw what happened and whats been happening. He's just making the pundits' jobs easier.

I could see JB being more interested in NHL-ready prospects or young NHLers than just all draft picks. Rebuilding on the fly will take some more developed prospects than what you'll find in the 2nd and 3rd rounds
- WhiteLie

repackage the acquired picks for nhl ready prospects or young players as needed

My thoughts on yesterday...Edler sucks how anyone would rather retain his services over Hamhuis is beyond me. The man can't get out of his own zone, continually turns the puck over, has on several occasions used that drop pass on a power play to totally take momentum away... even Weber looks better.

Higgins scores again...poop, hey stats guys, 2 games he scores 2 games they lose, small sample size, but there's a trend brewing...
- Makita

That's interesting you mention stats, what with Edler being second in +/- and having great possession numbers(people equate this to Tanev, but come on folks give the guy some credit). I do love how the fans have turned on Edler, in general and/or Hamhuis. I understand wanting to ship them out for assets, but if the team keeps winning then why bother. Its not like our d-pool is deep... in fact, we have zero NHL defense in the AHL. I know there are probably some people with Biega boners on here, but the guy is average.

That's interesting you mention stats, what with Edler being second in +/- and having great possession numbers(people equate this to Tanev, but come on folks give the guy some credit). I do love how the fans have turned on Edler, in general and/or Hamhuis. I understand wanting to ship them out for assets, but if the team keeps winning then why bother. Its not like our d-pool is deep... in fact, we have zero NHL defense in the AHL. I know there are probably some people with Biega boners on here, but the guy is average.
- neem55

Also, it's worth mentioning, Weber is a complete defensive liability and is not a NHL level D-man either. PP specialist at best.

Ryan Miller needs a rest and Willy Desjardin will just keep licking his lips every 5 seconds like he's Elmer Fudd or something. But seriously.. Does he do that all the time..?! It's so distracting I swear...
- Flamin_Irishmin

True. Markstrom was called up today so hopefully they get him in. Bachman wasn't used for good reason i think, but hopefully Miller gets some rest, he's done really well. WD has got some pretty weird ticks for sure, love how he's doing with the young core though!

repackage the acquired picks for nhl ready prospects or young players as needed
- kaptaan

Or trade your 3 first round draft picks to the Oilers for the first overall pick

Tootoo is such a punk.

If he was not a minority and playing the victim and race card, people would say he the worst in the league and should be out... but we cannot say that because he is such angel and been through so much. Screw you Tootoo.
- Beatle_john

http://www.collegehumor.c...da-racist-try-diet-racism

Or trade your 3 first round draft picks to the Oilers for the first overall pick
- VANTEL

If the coilers get another first overall, I will likely be considered a terrorist under c-51 by the end of 2016.