Sven has a decent tradeable contract if he performs again with Bo. Trade high & free up competition & get more assets. Our prospect pool is good so it has to keep being fresh & competitive. Wingers galore. Cannot always be trading out vets who get less. Don’t get attached to 3rd wheels.
- Nighthawk

guys like that will have one big year and you hope that lands at the right time

Garrison Bieksa Hansen Sbisa and Hamhuis still unsigned , don't even think of it.

Iginla retiring officially

guys like that will have one big year and you hope that lands at the right time
- BobBot

Sven is talent wise a third liner but Canucks don't have any LW high end players. We have a prospect or two that might be good but who knows?

Garrison Bieksa Hansen Sbisa and Hamhuis still unsigned , don't even think of it.

Iginla retiring officially
- VANTEL

The 2011 team really was a lot of guys in the right situations at the right times. So many of the guys on that team have been exiting the NHL unceremoniously it seems.

The 2011 team really was a lot of guys in the right situations at the right times. So many of the guys on that team have been exiting the NHL unceremoniously it seems.
- NorthNuck

The one that really surprised me was Hansen, he fell immediately .

I expect big things from him this year (sorry Lefty). Edler too. I think we dumped a lot of dead weight last year .

I am still concerned about Loui . I hope this is a make or break year for him.
- VANTEL

sutter and gagner had pretty strong finishes. edler too. i expect that to continue.

i expect a bounce back of sorts for LE, EG and MG. maybe hutton.

Hopefully 2 of JV, Goldy, Leipsic solidify legit top 9 roles. pouliot and stecher also take a step.

Our defense played well at times last year. If they can hold off on injuries they'll help keep games interesting.

i pray for hughes and think its realistic. i see us moving back more likely than forward, but not by a huge amount.

The one that really surprised me was Hansen, he fell immediately .
- VANTEL

I could see him signing in Tampa at a minimum cap hit. They could use a PK specialist

The one that really surprised me was Hansen, he fell immediately .
- VANTEL

didnt think it would happen that quick

I could see him signing in Tampa at a minimum cap hit. They could use a PK specialist
- NorthNuck

I like him . I hope he finds a landing spot.

Sven is talent wise a third liner but Canucks don't have any LW high end players. We have a prospect or two that might be good but who knows?
- VANTEL

He's also paid like one... I don't get the hate.

Sven is talent wise a third liner but Canucks don't have any LW high end players. We have a prospect or two that might be good but who knows?
- VANTEL

yep.

i think he can be a 50 point guy with the right linemates but now is the time for him to prove it.

sutter and gagner had pretty strong finishes. edler too. i expect that to continue.

i expect a bounce back of sorts for LE, EG and MG. maybe hutton.

Hopefully 2 of JV, Goldy, Leipsic solidify legit top 9 roles. pouliot and stecher also take a step.

Our defense played well at times last year. If they can hold off on injuries they'll help keep games interesting.

i pray for hughes and think its realistic. i see us moving back more likely than forward, but not by a huge amount.
- BobBot

I hope everyone of them do well just to increase their trade value. I seen a tweet last night about the best thing for Loui is he has a good year so he can get traded out of here because he sure looks bored as hell here

He's also paid like one... I don't get the hate.
- Pres.cup

I haven't seen hate on here. I see lots of comments wanting to improve top 6 but no name calling or swearing at him.

Speak of the devil Hamhuis just signed a 2 yr @2.5 with the Preds . Returns back to where it started

I don’t think the point is to have other players scared of them, I would like to see them play a physical game. Solid body checks, hit hard and make the opposition think twice, at least maybe a little tinsy winsy more than what the team is known for.

As fans we might as well hope for something, it’s going to be a tough year.
- Makita

MDZ was among league leaders in hits. Check the fancy stats guys out on the hits vs wins department, it is not how you would expect.

Guddy is a freaking pousse. He doesn’t play tough, though he talks tough, and as it has been pointed out numerous times Rousel is the new Burrows... Archie? People think he is going to be in the lineup?

That’s a bold faced lie. Most players would be scared of Guddy and Archie. The majority of players wouldn’t want to tussle with Schaller and Roussel. This isn’t 1980 Vinty. Get with the times old man
- CanuckDon

It’s not a lie, it’s a perspective. We all know how your perspectives work out when you bet on them...

The Canucks should be much more fun to watch this year. They should be tougher , younger faster.

They may finish bottom five and that is fine . It will help us get a top 6 center even though I believe EP will be that guy in 2-3 years. I have them improving four spots from last year.
- VANTEL

They will be 35 instead of 38

They will be 35 instead of 38
- 1970vintage

What is 35 -38?

Just had a chat with Sutter here at the pro camps and he seems pretty excited on taking a larger/leadership type role. Optimistic but really what's he gonna say? lol

Sticking with my original prediction that we finish 21-25.
- LordHumungous

On which team?

MDZ was among league leaders in hits. Check the fancy stats guys out on the hits vs wins department, it is not how you would expect.

Guddy is a freaking pousse. He doesn’t play tough, though he talks tough, and as it has been pointed out numerous times Rousel is the new Burrows... Archie? People think he is going to be in the lineup?
- 1970vintage

No.
Too slow. Utica bound.

What is 35 -38?
- VANTEL

Years old... exxageration? Yes. Basically saying the canucks just replaced two old guys with two less old guys.

No.
Too slow. Utica bound.
- Marwood

He was name checked in our group of elite tough to play against guys.

Years old... exxageration? Yes. Basically saying the canucks just replaced two old guys with two less old guys.
- 1970vintage

Years old... exxageration? Yes. Basically saying the canucks just replaced two old guys with two less old guys.
- 1970vintage

So.... we got three years younger!
That's great, I love your enthusiasm!

The Canucks should be much more fun to watch this year. They should be tougher , younger faster.

They may finish bottom five and that is fine . It will help us get a top 6 center even though I believe EP will be that guy in 2-3 years. I have them improving four spots from last year.
- VANTEL

I am really hoping for some exciting fast paced hockey, as I said yesterday I would love a little hard hitting, board pasting, bone crushing checks. Maybe a few open ice hits, (shoulder to shoulder of course.. ).

And I still think this team is lacking the better skill set to get them into the top 16, but stranger things have happened over the course of the season.