I'm firmly in the corner that you need veterans to insulate the kids, you simply cannot have a lineup chalked full of youth, that's a disaster in the waiting. That said, Eriksson's contract is ridiculous for what he brings to the table, money wise that is; he made 8 million dollars in salary this season and he makes 8 million again next season.
- LeftCoaster

Then replace him with a vet at a third of the price.

My God this franchise needs some good old fashion luck to win a Cup, I sincerely hope they find some sooner than later.

Why is it teams like Pittsburgh and Edmonton have tons of it and the Canucks have very little?

My imposter is hoping for that Please
- Argue4U

well by your joined on date i would say you are the imposter

I'm firmly in the corner that you need veterans to insulate the kids, you simply cannot have a lineup chalked full of youth, that's a disaster in the waiting. That said, Eriksson's contract is ridiculous for what he brings to the table, money wise that is; he made 8 million dollars in salary this season and he makes 8 million again next season.
- LeftCoaster

He will be a 25 to 30 goal scorer next season and maybe the same in assists.

Then replace him with a vet at a third of the price.
- VanHockeyGuy

Too late, no one is taking on that stupid contract until it runs down in salary later in the deal.

My God this franchise needs some good old fashion luck to win a Cup, I sincerely hope they find some sooner than later.

Why is it teams like Pittsburgh and Edmonton have tons of it and the Canucks have very little?
- LeftCoaster

Edmotons last cup was 1990 so there luck is a long time waiting still ....

He will be a 25 to 30 goal scorer next season and maybe the same in assists.
- thundachunk

I'll believe it when I see it and that's not gonna help my tank God damn it!!

He will be a 25 to 30 goal scorer next season and maybe the same in assists.
- thundachunk

And if thats the case he will be paid the standard rate for that production point

Edmotons last cup was 1990 so there luck is a long time waiting still ....
- onesmallleap

Semantics....the fact remains they've won five Cups and they now have a generational talent to build around.

well by your joined on date i would say you are the imposter
- onesmallleap

I like to think of it as keeping him honest and in line. But thanks for you're input!

My imposter is hoping for that Please
- Argue4U

I would like to nominate you for the HockeyBuzz Hart Trophy.

I like to think of it as keeping him honest and in line. But thanks for you're input!
- Argue4U

Your

Semantics....the fact remains they've won five Cups and they now have a generational talent to build around.
- LeftCoaster

25 yrs and a lotttery win to get their "Generational " talent

I like to think of it as keeping him honest and in line. But thanks for you're input!
- Argue4U

This is a classic Nighthawk error...

I would like to nominate you for the HockeyBuzz Hart Trophy.
- Marwood

I'm perplexed that he hasn't reached out to you or Lefty yet for those false accusations? Karma baby

Loui Eriksson will be fine and is a good versatile winger for our young centre's going forward. His history has shown he gets better with time , so give him time. In year 3 I believe we will be far better off with him then Edmonton and NYI with Lucic and Ladd.

The twins are going to have a better year next year , whether its for another contract or its a farewell tour , either way i see them going out with a better all-around year.

We have youth and good prospects that are going to push for spots next year and add in a D-man trade for depth and we might be a wildcard contending team next year.

IMO our biggest weakness this year has been an abysmal PP. if we can get that up to the 18-20% range we will see more wins.

As an example if we would have split the 9 game losing streak we would be in the wildcard right now.

The sun will shine again on the Canucks and it might be sooner then some think
- onesmallleap

Would have to agree here and dare I say it…LE needs a different coach as well. He's a garbage goal scorer that thrives on the PP with the right players.

Your
- LeftCoaster

Well we know he isn't you or Scoob.

25 yrs and a lotttery win to get their "Generational " talent
- onesmallleap

What does 47 years and no lottery win get you?

Well we know he isn't you or Scoob.
- thundachunk

Would have to agree here and dare I say it…LE needs a different coach as well. He's a garbage goal scorer that thrives on the PP with the right players.
- LordHumungous

LE, Sutter and Grandlund were playing well together , i don't know why WD went away from that

Well we know he isn't you or Scoob.
- thundachunk

Think Ottawa

What does 47 years and no lottery win get you?
- LeftCoaster

now you're being facetious .
Buffalo won a lottery and has no cups but lots of top draft picks , so your method isn't foolproof

What does 47 years and no lottery win get you?
- LeftCoaster

Think Ottawa
- VANTEL

now you're being facetious .
Buffalo won a lottery and has no cups but lots of top draft picks , so your method isn't foolproof
- onesmallleap

They won the lottery?