A lot of it is systems, I just think with the young guys on the left side, you need better players on the right. I'm no fan of Myers and his contract and would love for them to move him, Schmidt is good and I think will bounce back a little, and Hamonic is fine but not ideal.

Overall the players look worse because of the system, but I would like for them to upgrade the RHD because I think the LHD are going to be good/set for the next 5 years.
- NewYorkNuck

I'd be into trading JTM for an equivalent RHD.
Maybe Risto + in Buffalo...similar ages, salary, although JTM is signed for 1 year more.
Easier to replace a forward on the open market.

I live across the water on Vancouver Island, but unless you are tied to that community (rich white guys) I don’t imagine there’s much that slips that isn’t meant for us. I have met Geoff a number of times, nice guy, not sure he’s ready for an executive position in the NHL. A clapper post and in on Mike Vernon isn’t exactly related experience to running a $100m organization...
- 1970vintage

Of course not, in theory and on paper - but this is how it happens all over the league. Every team is made up of ex players, the old boys club, keeping themselves all employed. But then guys like Sakic, Gallant, Hextall, Blake, Yzerman and along list of other ex players that just devoured all aspects of the game and moved into those roles and of course have success. I'm not saying I want Courtnall or he's the answer but I don't see how its any different than the other dudes.

This Tampa/Florida game is intense lots of big hits

I'd be into trading JTM for an equivalent RHD.
Maybe Risto + in Buffalo...similar ages, salary, although JTM is signed for 1 year more.
Easier to replace a forward on the open market.
- dbot

Ya I've voiced trading JTM before, more so for future cap/contract/age reasons. If they could get a younger top RHD for him, I'd do it. But not for Risto.

Ya I've voiced trading JTM before, more so for future cap/contract/age reasons. If they could get a younger top RHD for him, I'd do it. But not for Risto.
- NewYorkNuck

I’d trade Boeser.solid player but he doesn’t drive play. Bo and Miller are the only guys that can create offence out of nothing. Boeser needs time and space. We have a team/ organization full of betas

Wife and I are wanting to get a timeshare there for when our girls are grown up and moved out. Keawakapu Beach is our second home.
- Codes1087

That's awesome buds. Maui is the only place I've ever been to in my life where I didn't want to come home after a long period of time. Would love to live there full time of I could

This Tampa/Florida game is intense lots of big hits
- NewYorkNuck

Yeah these teams don't like each other.

Yeah these teams don't like each other.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Anyone know if Ekblad is planning to be back in the playoffs, or done for the year?

That's awesome buds. Maui is the only place I've ever been to in my life where I didn't want to come home after a long period of time. Would love to live there full time of I could
- Jkuzzi

It's truly the best. We feel the same.

I’d trade Boeser.solid player but he doesn’t drive play. Bo and Miller are the only guys that can create offence out of nothing. Boeser needs time and space. We have a team/ organization full of betas
- CanuckDon

I think Miller on his contract right now has a lot of value, and when the Canucks are legit ready to compete in a few years he'll be 31 and needing a new contract. His window just doesn't line up with the team's.

Boeser is getting better, showed a lot more defense this year. Still has room to grow his game.

Podkolzin is an Alpha, clearly. That Sputnik vaccination put him over the top.

I think Miller on his contract right now has a lot of value, and when the Canucks are legit ready to compete in a few years he'll be 31 and needing a new contract. His window just doesn't line up with the team's.

Boeser is getting better, showed a lot more defense this year. Still has room to grow his game.

Podkolzin is an Alpha, clearly. That Sputnik vaccination put him over the top.
- NewYorkNuck

Pull an Yzerman hey a haul and Trade Miller.

Yzerman moved Mantha cause he's time frame doesn't line up.

Do the same JB.

He won't because he has zero foresight and struggles to tie his shoes in the morning.

This panther lightning game is some amazing hockey.

As much as we all hate the bruins, nobody can say they haven't done a great job over the last 10 years. I dont know much about Bradley, but I'd be 100% down from taking a page out of the bruins management book
- Codes1087

I thought we did that 7 years ago?

This panther lightning game is some amazing hockey.
- Codes1087

So good, so much hate

That Sam Bennet trade is looking great for the Panthers

Wife and I are wanting to get a timeshare there for when our girls are grown up and moved out. Keawakapu Beach is our second home.
- Codes1087

Thinking on a time share in Osoyoos.
1/4 share for 69k & 1k monthly maintenance. Full share is $209k.
Leasehold but a Hyatt that has a rental pool.

Well we are thinking on it atm only. Still deciding on what our options are then make up our financial plan.

I'd be into trading JTM for an equivalent RHD.
Maybe Risto + in Buffalo...similar ages, salary, although JTM is signed for 1 year more.
Easier to replace a forward on the open market.
- dbot

We need a different type of RHD to compliment the kids imo.

Of course not, in theory and on paper - but this is how it happens all over the league. Every team is made up of ex players, the old boys club, keeping themselves all employed. But then guys like Sakic, Gallant, Hextall, Blake, Yzerman and along list of other ex players that just devoured all aspects of the game and moved into those roles and of course have success. I'm not saying I want Courtnall or he's the answer but I don't see how its any different than the other dudes.
- Brooks_Light

A lot of those guys you mention work in lesser roles for years before becoming a GM or president of hockey ops etc. I’m not saying GC couldn’t be successful, but I’m pretty sure he is a financial advisor for TD, or something finance related.

Aren’t the Habs in the playoffs? Didn’t they have a covid outbreak? Don’t they play in our division?

I guess using COVID as an excuse for why we’re a poopty team doesn’t cut it.

A failing fanbase. Good point
- CanuckDon

Apathy has set in with this team. Not easy to fix.

A lot of those guys you mention work in lesser roles for years before becoming a GM or president of hockey ops etc. I’m not saying GC couldn’t be successful, but I’m pretty sure he is a financial advisor for TD, or something finance related.
- 1970vintage

Sounds like experience he could use to manage the salary cap?

First period of the all florida series did not disappoint

When you watch these series between the really good american teams it's so apparent that whoever comes out of Canada will get eaten alive

Aren’t the Habs in the playoffs? Didn’t they have a covid outbreak? Don’t they play in our division?

I guess using COVID as an excuse for why we’re a poopty team doesn’t cut it.
- golfingsince

Nice 0PINI0N! Get s0me FACTS next time!

Nice 0PINI0N! Get s0me FACTS next time!
- NewYorkNuck

🤷

😂

Aren’t the Habs in the playoffs? Didn’t they have a covid outbreak? Don’t they play in our division?

I guess using COVID as an excuse for why we’re a poopty team doesn’t cut it.
- golfingsince

More like the total story...

Crap start to the season.
Habs owned us.
Covid finished us.

Lol

More like the total story...

Crap start to the season.
Habs owned us.
Covid finished us.

Lol
- Nighthawk

I saw the Cubs win the World Series so we’ll just try again next year!