I do & I don’t. Seldom it is i can agree with them. On the PatCast i do find Botch pretty agreeable a lot the time. Drops f bombs which is quite hilarious. At other times on TV he is hell bent on sensationalizing too much. Patterson though is a nimrod all of the time. One thing that definitely comes through is Botch is a big fan & i like Hirsch & his honesty as well. Ferraro doesn't mince his words & I like that. I wish he was ready to be our Prez. He speaks at ppl not to ppl & that is needed here.
- Nighthawk

Both Ferraro & Green would be forceful.
2 guys driving the bus on their ends & leave it to JB Judd & Jack to do personnel decisions. Ray would control UFA signings & oversees them & final say on contracts.

They both were hard working during their careers & survived the hurdles & would bring that to the table.

Both Ferraro & Green would be forceful.
2 guys driving the bus on their ends & leave it to JB Judd & Jack to do personnel decisions. Ray would control UFA signings & oversees them & final say on contracts.

They both were hard working during their careers & survived the hurdles & would bring that to the table.
- Nighthawk

I always wonder who else is out there and has a little more experience?

we saw the inexperience rub on the TL & JB management group, it was their first go at their respective positions. and they hire first time nhl coach and promote a first timer from Utica.

wonder if FA is scared to hire someone with any front office experience?

Ed Willes...

• It’s obvious by now that the Vancouver Canucks have a better chance of trading for Elvis Presley than Erik Karlsson but the story here isn’t whether Jim Benning was serious about pursuing the Ottawa defenceman.

It’s what it says about the Canucks in the post-Linden era.

Linden, the recently deposed president, lost his job because he favoured a patient, methodical approach to the team’s rebuild. He’s since told friends the Aquilinis wanted no part of that plan and when Benning presented a more aggressive approach, which included an offer sheet for John Tavares, Linden was dumped.

Karlsson would seem to be part of this new, aggressive approach. This is the third occasion — Karlsson, Tavares, P.K. Subban — in which Benning has made noises about pursuing a marquee name, which likely plays well with ownership.

But it leaves the faithful to wonder what is the vision for this team. The Canucks lone strength is its prospect pool. It’s the only reason their fan base haven’t given up on this team.

So is the plan now to peel off three or four of those young assets to land a star? That’s the only way you’re going to land a Karlsson-type player and Benning knows that. He should also know making that kind of deal will further alienate a fan base whose patience has been worn to a nub.

It’s just the latest example of an organization which trips all over itself trying to tell its story. The Canucks’ direction remains muddied but one thing is clear. They’re not going to win back consumer confidence by changing course again.
- LeftCoaster

(frank)ing hell willes

i am so mad at this

(frank)ing hell willes

i am so mad at this
- BobBot

Keep in mind it is their job to sell newspapers .

Horvat 65
Boeser 60
EP 35

Horvat 65
Boeser 60
EP 35
- belcherbd

It would be pretty disappointing if EP has 35 points. I’ll be surprised if he doesn’t score 50 plus.
Boeser 68
Horvat 60
EP. 55

I always wonder who else is out there and has a little more experience?

we saw the inexperience rub on the TL & JB management group, it was their first go at their respective positions. and they hire first time nhl coach and promote a first timer from Utica.

wonder if FA is scared to hire someone with any front office experience?
- hillbillydeluxe

For Prez of hockey ops its more open.
I’d say FA wouldn’t like an alpha ego like Ray

It would be pretty disappointing if EP has 35 points. I’ll be surprised if he doesn’t score 50 plus.
Boeser 68
Horvat 60
EP. 55
- CanuckDon

I have a feeling he only plays 50 or so games. I think the adjustment to NA will be difficult for him.

I have a feeling he only plays 50 or so games. I think the adjustment to NA will be difficult for him.
- belcherbd

Yup I agree, give him 25 games in Utica.

For Prez of hockey ops its more open.
I’d say FA wouldn’t like an alpha ego like Ray
- Nighthawk

I like Ray but they’re not going to bring in a media personality with zero management experience.

I think he's going to treat him the same way he treated Brock to start the season. Boeser was scratched even after a great pre-season and had to work his way up the lineup.
- Nucker101

that was a genius move. look at the end result. kid was gassed those last 2 preseason games.

if you couldnt see that you dont know hockey jks

I like Ray but they’re not going to bring in a media personality with zero management experience.
- thundachunk

It would have been done long ago if true

I have a feeling he only plays 50 or so games. I think the adjustment to NA will be difficult for him.
- belcherbd

You think he will be injured or play in utica? He will probably struggle at 5v5 to start but I expect he puts up points right away on the PP. I’dont see any scenario he isn’t on the first PP unit with Bo and Boeser

It would have been done long ago if true
- VANTEL

Fact is JB is not the defacto Prez.
Somebody will get the job.

You think he will be injured or play in utica? He will probably struggle at 5v5 to start but I expect he puts up points right away on the PP. I’dont see any scenario he isn’t on the first PP unit with Bo and Boeser
- CanuckDon

The way we are now built the top 2 lines will get tons of time to score IMO

If nothing else i want to see more mental toughness out of team as a whole. Bo & Brock & Tanev & Sutter lead the way but some others gotta ramp it up. JV & Goldy & Hutton come to mind & gotta step it up & be more prominent & consistent. Character is tested in the face of adversity & leaders are born if they refuse to be followers.

Rah rah shish boom bah 😜
- Nighthawk

Fair call. Baertschi, Granlund and Pouliot too (plus Eriksson ofc).

Stecher flicked that switch late last year and hopefully it continues.

You think he will be injured or play in utica? He will probably struggle at 5v5 to start but I expect he puts up points right away on the PP. I’dont see any scenario he isn’t on the first PP unit with Bo and Boeser
- CanuckDon

Injury is definitely a possibility but I think he gets sent down to Utica at some point. I agree he will get his PP points but green is a big believer in the AHL and if EP struggles 5v5, I think they send him down.

More food for thought...

On Bo as our Captain. Do 3 A’s til the leadership group formulates now that the Sedin’s are gone. Once its developed make Bo the C then whether during the season or next idc. Spare him the pressers til we get this well on the rails again
- Nighthawk

Yes. or Sutter fills in for a year or two.

In JB's 1040 call it sounded like Bo is pretty much a lock, but maybe not this year.

- VANTEL

Vesey should have signed with us so he could play with Gauds

Fair call. Baertschi, Granlund and Pouliot too (plus Eriksson ofc).

Stecher flicked that switch late last year and hopefully it continues.
- BobBot

All of the above were who were meant & told to take the next step 👍👍

Vesey should have signed with us so he could play with Gauds
- BobBot

Gaudette will be a rock star if he gets the right line mates

Injury is definitely a possibility but I think he gets sent down to Utica at some point. I agree he will get his PP points but green is a big believer in the AHL and if EP struggles 5v5, I think they send him down.
- belcherbd

We shall see. I’d be shocked if he spends even one game in Utica. Our team sucks and I think he is already our second best winger. He will definitely be the most fascinating storyline this year as no one knows how he will adapt to the NHL

Yes. or Sutter fills in for a year or two.

In JB's 1040 call it sounded like Bo is pretty much a lock, but maybe not this year.
- BobBot

Better to delay & no rush