I wonder if it crossed TG's mind to send LE to the comets for a conditioning stint and confidence booster. He would no doubt clear waivers right?...

Right?
- Bakwas

Don't need waivers for conditioning stint.

50 minutes till the heavy drinking starts

50 minutes till the heavy drinking starts
- manvanfan

What channel, i can't find it on sportsnet pacific.

What channel, i can't find it on sportsnet pacific.
- Pres.cup

For some reason they think we are part of Canada tonight.

50 minutes till the heavy drinking starts
- manvanfan

Ya, I've only just got through my first beer

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What channel, i can't find it on sportsnet pacific.
- Pres.cup

CBC second half of double header with the Leaves and Bruins

Went to Fan Expo Vancouver today, much more fun than watching hockey
- DariusKnight

Same it was fun. Got a print for each of the kids. Didn't win anything at the London drugs prize giveaway though

CBC second half of double header with the Leaves and Bruins
- Bowel-Auger

Wow... a cbc game... crazy

Wow... a cbc game... crazy
- Pres.cup

Yup, when there are no home games in Alberta on Saturday suddenly Vancouver becomes part of Canada again.

I wonder if it crossed TG's mind to send LE to the comets for a conditioning stint and confidence booster. He would no doubt clear waivers right?...

Right?
- Bakwas

A) LE has an NMC
B) You don't go through waivers for conditioning stint.
C) When was the last time a bona fide NHL regular went to AHL for CS after a few weeks off?

Yup, when there are no home games in Alberta on Saturday suddenly Vancouver becomes part of Canada again.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Well at least you get to see a back up play against Canucks....when was the last time an opponent started one against Canucks...?

Marky bak to starting season form...

Best start ever

and we're off....

How are you drama queens doing?

50 minutes till the heavy drinking starts
- manvanfan

Pace yourself team doesn't know how to function without Tanev and he's out at least a couple weeks....

How are you drama queens doing?
- VanHockeyGuy

Ask at the end of the game lol

Same it was fun. Got a print for each of the kids. Didn't win anything at the London drugs prize giveaway though
- Retinalz

If you're going tomorrow we should meet up, PM me

Nighthawk was very against signing Kerfoot and Butcher calling them AHL at best more likely ECHL players. Not picking on him but the old timer notion that the NCAA isn't a high end developmental league. But it can now be seen as completely above CHL and rivals AHL.

These guys were low draft picks and only offered contracts in their D+4th years. Now they are 4th and 5th in rookie scoring with 12 & 13 points. Guess who's in 2nd... NCAA drrop out BB with 14 plus BU alumni Keller is #1. So I'd say Gaudette would be ready to go straight to Canucks at end of this season and stick for next season.

How are you drama queens doing?
- VanHockeyGuy

The swedes are back! We don't have to skate, hit or fight - we can relax

Nighthawk was very against signing Kerfoot and Butcher calling them AHL at best more likely ECHL players. Not picking on him but the old timer notion that the NCAA isn't a high end developmental league. But it can now be seen as completely above CHL and rivals AHL.

These guys were low draft picks and only offered contracts in their D+4th years. Now they are 4th and 5th in rookie scoring with 12 & 13 points. Guess who's in 2nd... NCAA drrop out BB with 14 plus BU alumni Keller is #1. So I'd say Gaudette would be ready to go straight to Canucks at end of this season and stick for next season.
- Nuck4U

Look at Kyle connor, nick schmaltz, tyler motte. While i agree that kids coming from NCAA have never been more ready and more skilled, it doesnt mean all kids are going to transition to pro like them. Gaudette and lockwood might end up like Molino. I wouldn't be so fast to pencil in gaudette is all i am saying

The swedes are back! We don't have to skate, hit or fight - we can relax
- TJTD

There are plenty of great Swedish players and Canucks have two prospects that are sure to light fires. It's only Edler and LE that seem they are playing for retirement like the Sedins but will suck their fat contracts dry until that happens.

Look at Kyle connor, nick schmaltz, tyler motte. While i agree that kids coming from NCAA have never been more ready and more skilled, it doesnt mean all kids are going to transition to pro like them. Gaudette and lockwood might end up like Molino. I wouldn't be so fast to pencil in gaudette is all i am saying
- Codes1087

Molino is not a comparison in the slightest look at his meandering history and is an undrafted late bloomer that got noticed for a depth contract.

https://canucksarmy.com/2...a-forward-griffen-molino/

Four of the top 5 rookie scorers are from NCAA. The point was on developmental league being above CHL and rivaling AHL. Not that all players make it just like not all make it from AHL.

As for Gaudette there are no guarantees just like BB learned but would be shocked not to see him stick leaving the NCAA.

Wow hank sucks now

There are plenty of great Swedish players and Canucks have two prospects that are sure to light fires. It's only Edler and LE that seem they are playing for retirement like the Sedins but will suck their fat contracts dry until that happens.
- Nuck4U

Indeed. I actually blame the Sedins since they set the standard for soft play. The kids get tired and then want to play like them....speaking of which Henrik falls again and a shorty......unbelievable.