I agree that it would be fun to watch goldy take regular shifts with EP. Not sure a coach on thin ice would feel the same way.

Some would say that Pettersson is compatible with anyone so I think some would see the "COMPATIBLE linemates" theory as kind of weak and can be easily dismissed. But those people are rude.
- bloatedmosquito

you could say that about any star but some are just better fits than others

you could say that about any star but some are just better fits than others
- johnnykarate

Look at Crosby, not just anyone works.

you could say that about any star but some are just better fits than others
- johnnykarate

Maybe Jared McCann is the answer to that age old Crosby question.

Look at Crosby, not just anyone works.
- neem55

That's fair. But he wasn't doing that much heavy lifting as suggested, some very strong support. Loved Rielly as the cop and Meaney as the sheriff, very well done roles.
- neem55

Heavy lifting and support. 2 levels of acting. I never suggested they didnt do good relative to their abilities. Caprio has done better.

I'm a big fan of Brendan Gleason and he didnt disappoint in G.O.N.Y. He was excellent in "The General". People should check that movie out. An excellent Irish gangster movie. Lots of hilarious scams by these guys. Every time they are going to do a robbery etc, Gleason sleeps on the benches at the police station so his alibi can't be challenged. Drives the cops bonkers. Refuses to move from the apartment they are demoing. Wins every time against the police and officials.

Maybe Jared McCann is the answer to that age old Crosby question.
- bloatedmosquito

jared will be on the 2022 team canada because crosby needs his winger

Holy balls. I get your unending hate for TG infuses every aspect of your hockey thoughts, but perhaps:

- they wanted him getting used to other d partners in case, as what happened the other night, one guy goes down and they have to cycle through pairings
- they wanted to give some of the other fringe guys a steady d man in Tanev, and see how Hughes could handle more responsibility
- from the majority of the games I watched, Hughes was paired with Tanev, except as mentioned the game where Fantenberg went down
- NewYorkNuck

I suppose fans frustrations stem from differing opinions around what preseason is intended for...
warming up the pro's for the regular season
vs
playing around with different combo's and seeing what the prospects have.

Seattle GM Ron Francis via @PierreVLeBrun's latest.

"I don't trust my eyes 100 percent and I don't trust the numbers 100%."

This is very good.https://t.co/3wJQCyusMv pic.twitter.com/nueHXgQsOa

— Sean Tierney (@ChartingHockey) September 27, 2019

I was at the game tonight, the last thing I noticed was the five guys Green sent out after the empty netter: Brisebois, Chatfield, MacEwen, Graovac, and Goldobin.
- alcatrazhockey

So Green put out 5 guys that are going to be cut on the ice in garbage time in pre-season and people are losing their minds.

Seattle GM Ron Francis via @PierreVLeBrun's latest.

"I don't trust my eyes 100 percent and I don't trust the numbers 100%."

This is very good.https://t.co/3wJQCyusMv pic.twitter.com/nueHXgQsOa

— Sean Tierney (@ChartingHockey) September 27, 2019

- manvanfan

balance has no place on this board.

balance has no place on this board.
- dbot

I know. HB whiners> NHL GM's

Seattle GM Ron Francis via @PierreVLeBrun's latest.

"I don't trust my eyes 100 percent and I don't trust the numbers 100%."

This is very good.https://t.co/3wJQCyusMv pic.twitter.com/nueHXgQsOa

— Sean Tierney (@ChartingHockey) September 27, 2019

- manvanfan

That’s my boy

So Green put out 5 guys that are going to be cut on the ice in garbage time in pre-season and people are losing their minds.



- dbot

The only revelation is that it tells you exactly where Goldy stands.

The only revelation is that it tells you exactly where Goldy stands.
- CubanBuffet

Even that is not exactly surprising.

The big question imo is whether JB waives Eriksson like he did last year with Gagner.

Seattle GM Ron Francis via @PierreVLeBrun's latest.

"I don't trust my eyes 100 percent and I don't trust the numbers 100%."

This is very good.https://t.co/3wJQCyusMv pic.twitter.com/nueHXgQsOa

— Sean Tierney (@ChartingHockey) September 27, 2019

- manvanfan

That is far too reasonable for this board, be gone!

Heard this mentioned somewhere else too and it's actually not a bad idea. Demko (to me) clearly isn't ready and I know everyone wants him as the backup but maybe the Team would benefit from an NHL 'experienced' backup?

This is a tough one.
- LordHumungous

Demko wouldn’t clear waivers so it’s time he keeps apprenticing imo

Demko wouldn’t clear waivers so it’s time he keeps apprenticing imo
- Nighthawk

Pretty sure he's waiver exempt.

I think we're pretty thin on goalie depth as well.
If/when Marky and Demko get inured, there is not much support available.

That’s my boy
- Nucker101

I like some of the Ronny picks.

Pretty sure he's waiver exempt.

I think we're pretty thin on goalie depth as well.
If/when Marky and Demko get inured, there is not much support available.
- dbot

Yes he is oops lol

Yes he is oops lol
- Nighthawk

That's ok.
This is a safe place.
At least until team whiner shows up.

Hey!

Sorry for the lateness of the blog. It's been a crazy week, but it's up now - reviewing last night's game and setting up the decisions that'll need to be made over the next few days.

https://www.hockeybuzz.co...wrap-preseason/194/101648

So was just reading that Motte is injured now too?
If Brock and Fatenberg start on i/r, apparently only one more cut needs to be made (Briesbois?)and Goldobin and Gaudette can stay in the lineup for opening night.

That's ok.
This is a safe place.
At least until team whiner shows up.

- dbot

😂

Seattle GM Ron Francis via @PierreVLeBrun's latest.

"I don't trust my eyes 100 percent and I don't trust the numbers 100%."

This is very good.https://t.co/3wJQCyusMv pic.twitter.com/nueHXgQsOa

— Sean Tierney (@ChartingHockey) September 27, 2019

- manvanfan

So essentially what the analytics crowd have been saying since day 1

ppg players are doing nothing?! I would like more nothing on the Canucks.
- neem55

How many cups have they won?