And people are saying that Sutter is a sure-fire #2C with us after 20 games...I'd give it a year to be sure...
- Ronning4ever

I mentioned that Sutter is a 2c.
To flesh that out a bit.... He had a great start to the year, played well with Sedins on top line, showed good wheels SBD hands
But really, he's a 2c on this years team, not a surefire.
He is better than Bonito and a better fit that Bo at this point

I think JB might have said he was going to play 2c, but I haven't seen many say he was sure fire or a lock at 2c. Always thought Bo was being groomed for 2c and Sutter was more of a 3c who could slide up if need be, maybe fill the role until Horvat was ready.

Canucksarmy is an interesting site... I like to read it, but I never get the impression the writers really like the Canucks or the players on the team... very passive aggressive..
- hillbillydeluxe

Yeah, I wouldn't know...CA said something about his possession stats dipping in Pitt from when he was in Car...was looking those up last night when I was taking a look at Bo's numbers (god help me that was rough) and he seems to be doing better in the 20 games he played so far...

CA was really good for player analysis when they had MoneyPuck writing for them, but he left to work for Florida.

I think JB might have said he was going to play 2c, but I haven't seen many say he was sure fire or a lock at 2c. Always thought Bo was being groomed for 2c and Sutter was more of a 3c who could slide up if need be, maybe fill the role until Horvat was ready.

Canucksarmy is an interesting site... I like to read it, but I never get the impression the writers really like the Canucks or the players on the team... very passive aggressive..
- hillbillydeluxe

The writers at Canucks Army worship Botchford...not much journalistic integrity there. The lead editor/ writer is a Leafs fan living in TO

Actually Pitt traded him to Ana and they put him on waivers, no one wanted him but nighthawk.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Careful on all the excitement about having Pedan, Trymakin and Larsen all making the team next year. It's an easy assumption because Benning traded for them and they'll likely all be ineligible to be sent to Utica for various reasons.

But last year when they dumped Bieksa's body overboard, it was a certainty that they were going to have a young guy take that job. Both Corrado and Clendening were signed and looked like they'd be battling for that spot, but neither were here for opening night. Instead it was Weber who got it and look how great that turned out.

We don't need a #1 center?
- neem55

It should be readily apparent to anyone who watched the game last night, the last thing this team needs is more Fleecy soft forwards.

Careful on all the excitement about having Pedan, Trymakin and Larsen all making the team next year. It's an easy assumption because Benning traded for them and they'll likely all be ineligible to be sent to Utica for various reasons.

But last year when they dumped Bieksa's body overboard, it was a certainty that they were going to have a young guy take that job. Both Corrado and Clendening were signed and looked like they'd be battling for that spot, but neither were here for opening night. Instead it was Weber who got it and look how great that turned out.
- YeOldTimer

u just know with the logjam JB will be trading.
offseason n draft will be interesting

It should be readily apparent to anyone who watched the game last night, the last thing this team needs is more Fleecy soft forwards.
- YeOldTimer

Tufte

NEWS 1130 Sports ‏@NEWS1130Sports · 6m6 minutes ago

Have learned the #Canucks have signed defenseman Nikita Tryamkin to a 2 year entry level cap deal.
- hillbillydeluxe

There is no way under gods green earth they trade either. Both are considered to be steals in terms of cap hit. Hansen can play on any line, is very cap friendly and has an NTC - they didn't even consider trading him and his value has never been higher; Tanev is a home grown solid stay at home Dman signed to a good cap hit for term.

Benning might try to overpay for a up and coming Dman or try to find value in a reclamation project...maybe he'll try to get a lockerroom veteran with poor numbers and play younger guys...those two likely stay.
- Ronning4ever

Yeah we better hang on to slightly above average players . We wouldn't want to finish worst than our bottom 7

It should be readily apparent to anyone who watched the game last night, the last thing this team needs is more Fleecy soft forwards.
- YeOldTimer

I don't think RNH deserves the soft label.
I for one would be good with RNH, Bo, Sutter down the middle.

NEWS 1130 Sports ‏@NEWS1130Sports · 6m6 minutes ago

Have learned the #Canucks have signed defenseman Nikita Tryamkin to a 2 year entry level cap deal.
- hillbillydeluxe

WAY TOO MUCH!!
WAY TOO LONG!!
WOW!!
ROFL!!

Bottom of the league. Bottom 97% in corsi and fenwick. One of the bottom ten players in the league in terms of giving up goals when leading by 1. Have been on the ice for SEVENTY goals against on a team thats given up 190.

Actually, wait...
- Ronning4ever

Sorry..I meant 79...

WAY TOO MUCH!!
WAY TOO LONG!!
WOW!!
ROFL!!
- Marwood

Why would stupid Benning give Tryamkin 2 years and Dane Fox no years?

Yeah we better hang on to slightly above average players . We wouldn't want to finish worst than our bottom 7
- VANTEL

God no. You'd think the goal of the game was to win! And obviously finishing at the bottom of the standings, year after year works very well...can't think of a single of example of where that has panned out very poorly...

Careful on all the excitement about having Pedan, Trymakin and Larsen all making the team next year. It's an easy assumption because Benning traded for them and they'll likely all be ineligible to be sent to Utica for various reasons.

But last year when they dumped Bieksa's body overboard, it was a certainty that they were going to have a young guy take that job. Both Corrado and Clendening were signed and looked like they'd be battling for that spot, but neither were here for opening night. Instead it was Weber who got it and look how great that turned out.
- YeOldTimer

I agree Tryamkin is a bust , bring back Weber

Careful on all the excitement about having Pedan, Trymakin and Larsen all making the team next year. It's an easy assumption because Benning traded for them and they'll likely all be ineligible to be sent to Utica for various reasons.

But last year when they dumped Bieksa's body overboard, it was a certainty that they were going to have a young guy take that job. Both Corrado and Clendening were signed and looked like they'd be battling for that spot, but neither were here for opening night. Instead it was Weber who got it and look how great that turned out.
- YeOldTimer

Actually it was Hutton that took their jobs.

Bottom of the league. Bottom 97% in corsi and fenwick. One of the bottom ten players in the league in terms of giving up goals when leading by 1. Have been on the ice for SEVENTY goals against on a team thats given up 190.

Actually, wait...
- Ronning4ever

fancy stats are stupid, when people throw them out, I just assume they didnt watch the game.

Why would stupid Benning give Tryamkin 2 years and Dane Fox no years?
- CanuckDon

I quit!
I'm cheering for one of my other favourite teams.
Benning is a disaster.

Actually it was Hutton that took their jobs.
- A_SteamingLombardi

God no. You'd think the goal of the game was to win! And obviously finishing at the bottom of the standings, year after year works very well...can't think of a single of example of where that has panned out very poorly...
- Ronning4ever

Hansen is a good third liner . He is having a career year and his value will never be higher. After next year he will be 30 years old and want a big raise. Let's not make the same stupid mistake we did with Vrbata and wait too late to try and sell.

fancy stats are stupid, when people throw them out, I just assume they didnt watch the game.
- Crazybagoham

Ummmm...goals against means the other team scores...against the Canucks. Trust me, I've seen it with the player in question in the game...there's been ample opportunity to do so...lots. The only reason why I haven't seen it all 79 times is cause I can't stomach it.

fancy stats are stupid, when people throw them out, I just assume they didnt watch the game.
- Crazybagoham

I always assume the writers at CA don't watch the game.

But I thought Carol was writing a few articles there and started trying to pay more attention to it, but haven't seen any of her stuff there lately.

They must be making some money because of the advertising but they don't come across as all that professional.

I always assume the writers at CA don't watch the game.

But I thought Carol was writing a few articles there and started trying to pay more attention to it, but haven't seen any of her stuff there lately.

They must be making some money because of the advertising but they don't come across as all that professional.
- hillbillydeluxe

They are a pretty negative bunch over there. Always looking for fault.

Hansen is a good third liner . He is having a career year and his value will never be higher. After next year he will be 30 years old and want a big raise. Let's not make the same stupid mistake we did with Vrbata and wait too late to try and sell.
- VANTEL

Signed for two more years...good third liner and can play solid with the twins, on the second line and cheap. Plays a good bread and butter game. If the team does OK next year (which doesn't look that difficult) he'd be a great piece to have for another year. If it's even worse next year than this, I'd agree with you...and he'd probably want out anyways.

Signed for two more years...good third liner and can play solid with the twins, on the second line and cheap. Plays a good bread and butter game. If the team does OK next year (which doesn't look that difficult) he'd be a great piece to have for another year. If it's even worse next year than this, I'd agree with you...and he'd probably want out anyways.
- Ronning4ever

if you like points for 10 games, then nothing for the rest of the season.