No. Virtanen and Juolevi were mistakes
- CanuckDon

Like, by the draft, or by their parents?

Glad this Nylander drama will be over in 36 hours or less. I wonder if he accepts the rose or not?!

I know Dahlen is still adjusting and I like him, but the most exciting AHL forward prospect for me right now is MacEwen
- Nucker101

Yup

I would like to see a 3rd wheel like MacEwen on that line. It could use some skilled muscle.
- Reubenkincade

I was listening to Ryan Biech yesterday and the SN650 guys, they don't want to bring Zack in as a fourth line guy. They want to bring him in as a power forward.His skating has improved over the summer and they say he has very good hands. They want him to keep playing him the rest of the year in Utica to continue his development.

People are getting excited about him.

Stone would be an unreal add. Seems like a high character guy and is one of the best two-way wingers in the league. He and bo would be an unreal shutdown pair
- neem55

Burkie said yesterday they had Jake slotted exactly where he was drafted.

Burkie said yesterday they had Jake slotted exactly where he was drafted.
- VANTEL

He’s starting to put it together more consistently. Hopefully it continues to grow season on season. If he gets 18-20 this year, 20-25 next would be a great trend.

He’s starting to put it together more consistently. Hopefully it continues to grow season on season. If he gets 18-20 this year, 20-25 next would be a great trend.
- NewYorkNuck

It is frustrating because when he is at his best he controls the flow of the game. He becomes the best player out there.

Canucks should offer him a hooker every time he is first star.

I wonder if the Zykov waiver has anything to do with a trade

Maybe a Willie and a Cane ?

I was listening to Ryan Biech yesterday and the SN650 guys, they don't want to bring Zack in as a fourth line guy. They want to bring him in as a power forward.His skating has improved over the summer and they say he has very good hands. They want him to keep playing him the rest of the year in Utica to continue his development.

People are getting excited about him.
- VANTEL

I am fine with that process.
Bringing him up for a couple games and trying him out on 2nd line with Bo or 3rd line with Jake, would be interesting.

I am fine with that process.
Bringing him up for a couple games and trying him out on 2nd line with Bo or 3rd line with Jake, would be interesting.
- Reubenkincade

I think he will get a shot . What a story that would be of the kid succeeds .

It was an ugly game for lipstick, no defending that. I guess I just see some upside... but my hope is fading
- neem55

As was discussed earlier, Liepsic can't play left wing on an nhl team.

At this stage, Gaunce is a hot mess who is barely a fringe 4th liner on a bad team.

That being said.....

Gaunce >>>>>>>Lepsic ....

(and, for consistently)

Gaunce > Beagle >>>>>>> Liepsic

He’s starting to put it together more consistently. Hopefully it continues to grow season on season. If he gets 18-20 this year, 20-25 next would be a great trend.
- NewYorkNuck

He may not be getting a lot of points at this time, but Jake has done a pretty decent job of carrying the 3rd, and getting some quality chances, to go along with decent ice time.
He may never be a top 6 guy, but nothing wrong with being the # 7 forward.

I think he will get a shot . What a story that would be of the kid succeeds .
- VANTEL

I agree.
I also find it funny that Biech is praising this kid, he and the crew at CA were pretty adamant that this kid was a wasted contract. lol

I agree.
I also find it funny that Biech is praising this kid, he and the crew at CA were pretty adamant that this kid was a wasted contract. lol
- Reubenkincade

Everyone makes mistakes.

Everyone makes mistakes.
- VANTEL

It is just nice too see because of the arrogance and snideness of some of those bloggers that were/ are on that site.
Coincidentally most are now at some paywall site and people pay to read that garbage...lol

edit; I do like Biech most of the time.

It is just nice too see because of the arrogance and soreness of some of those bloggers that were/ are on that site.
Coincidentally most are now at some paywall site and people pay to read that garbage...lol

edit; I do like Biech most of the time.
- Reubenkincade

Dylan Burke is a jack ass . Tanner -like. Pass-it-to-bullsh1t is another blogger I ignore.

I think Biech Woodly Cam Robinson are much better to follow. I like the guys on SN650 they can be critical and honest and stay out of the panic mode.

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Maclean on the Canucks : The general consensus in the hockey world is, the Canucks don't want to be too good yet. They need one more piece to go with Elias and Brock. All these 1 goal defeats are almost like 1 goal victories.





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lol It's not a question of 'want'. Until we have a goaltender that can keep games to 2 goals or less and a D that isn't AHL quality there will be struggles.

But they do need one more piece in the top 6. Preferably someone to get Bo really rolling.

Did you see the look on Greens face when that shorty went in for the game winner? Not much Marky could do there but Goldy puck watching on the winning goal wow...back in Greens doghouse?? lol


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100% true....January tank is alive!

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- VANTEL

It's true.... they do need another elite piece... but does management really believe that? I'm not so sure

It's true.... they do need another elite piece... but does management really believe that? I'm not so sure
- Bullfrog77

I think if they don't make moves to try to fix things this year then yes they believe it.

They have better Dmen on the Comets but they are continuing on as planned I believe.

I think if they don't make moves to try to fix things this year then yes they believe it.

They have better Dmen on the Comets but they are continuing on as planned I believe.
- VANTEL

My hope is they bring a couple defensemen up throughout the year and give them a taste.

My hope is they bring a couple defensemen up throughout the year and give them a taste.
- Reubenkincade

Mceneny and Sautner have played NHL games . Briesbois (who has been quiet as of late ) and OJ haven't played yet. I think at TDL one or two will get a chance.

100% true....January tank is alive!
- LeftCoaster

Even if they manage to play .500 hockey, for the remainder of season, they end up with 80 points or so.
#top 10 pick.