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Allvin said D petey in the AHL this year after his season finishes. Lekky going AHL next year 

I want to see how they match up against other top 6 lines. They didnt last long vs Couturier’s line.  Dont even need to produce like they have been.

RE Canucks it’s the right call.  D is playing fine anyways.  IM has been OK coming back from injury and Im not quite sure how effective Bear would be (and he needs to be in tip top shape imo)

I liked Hoglander’s game tonight too.

Boeser w the good defensive play 

1 minute ago, Rocket-68 said:

JT Miller 19 out of 24 wins

 

... who was it that said JT was invisible and having a horrible game?

CanuckPooPoo88

Pooclair dont want that smoke

brb gotta get some tofu

Bleugar is a keeper 

4 hours ago, The Aquaman said:

What’s your guys favourite Christmas drink?

20 minutes ago, MeanSeanBean said:

Completely disagree with you. It's entirely evident that Tocc does see how disengaged Kuzmeko is. Blocks and his are a sign your heads in the game, your playing for the team. If you can come up with stats to quantify Rick saying "Kuzmeko needs to forcheck, let's start with that's when asking how Kuzmeko can get back into the line up, that I'm all ears.

 

Kuzmeko has not only been entirely invisible, but he's been an actively hindering the team defensively this year. You can not do that when you aren't out scoring your negatives. 

Tocc has said himself he doesnt think all players need to “kill guys”.  Again, if Kuzy was moving his feet, creating pressure and being in good position I firmly believe Tocchett would be happy.

You seem to think “hits” are measurably the same.  10 hits from Tom Wilson are not the same as 10 hits from PDG.  

As for “quantifiable” - give it a rest.  Eye test can easily show how engaged a player is. 

14 minutes ago, MeanSeanBean said:

Could you? Boeser finished last year, which was admittedly a horrible year for him with 32 blocks and 49 hits. Kuzmeko is currently on pace for about 16 blocks and 5 hits. These aren't even remotely comparable stats, and thats Boeser at his all time low. Even if we just look at stats that could help tell the tale of engagement and putting points aside, Boeser at his all time low wasn't even in the same realm as Kuzmeko this year.

The point was that Boeser upped his game and is much more involved when on the ice.  Im not concerned about hits or blocks and I doubt RT is either-it’s more about moving his feet and creating pressure.  

You could have easily said the same things about Boeser previous to this season.  Great finisher but not involved enough.  

People keep saying RT is trying to change into AK into an “elite checker” - he’s not.  This team creates offence by forcing turnovers, but that requires all 5 skaters being on the same page.  If F1 or F2 just let the opponent gingerly do their thing, they arnt helping.  

RT is trying to create a team identity and Im on board w what he wants to see from his players.  

1 hour ago, BC_Hawk said:

I’m sorry but when you have a 39 goal scorer getting healthy scratched for a grinder 4th liner it is something. I get it; they are working to fix his game. Having said that, sitting in the box multiple nights is simply punishment not working on his game; nor does any real system practices happen on road. They are simply skates and working on strategy for the up coming game.
 

predictability/effectiveness of a line matters too. 

You cant have 2/3 guys forechecking/grinding hard.  It’s how the 2/3rd outlet passes dont get turned over.    

And a good 4th line should be getting a lot of D zone starts.  Who are you going to trust more grinding along the boards/ getting the puck out and into the OZ? Kuz or PDG/Lafferty? 

I think Kuzy will be fine-he’s not going to die on the vine or anything. Watching some of these games might even be more instructive for him. 

14 minutes ago, NewbieCanuckFan said:

Z has only been around for a fraction of that time but his addition didn't just make him better but other pairings as well.  IMHO.

Yeah, with regards to Z I was just referring to how poised Gudbranson looked w him.  Myers had been turning it around before then, but when paired w Z he’s seem to have found a good d partner.

23 minutes ago, stawns said:

On pace for 37 points and +35.  That didn't just happen in the last 10-15 games.

 

Just facts

1 hour ago, Tofu_Bud said:

All that has quieted down over the last 15-20 games. 

He has 10 of his current 14 points in the last 20 games champ.  But that wasnt the even the point at issue.

Anyone w a decent eye could see Myers struggle in October. Mid November onwards he has simplified his game and executed a lot better.  

Reading comprehension is a virtue.  

9 minutes ago, Inkidu said:

 

He's pretty good but I wouldn't say he's the anchor of the defense -- he's not THAT good. 

27 minutes ago, iinatcc said:

True but if he never figures it out the longer Canucks wait the lower his value gets. 

 

I am not sure exactly what cause him to drop off like he did from the previous season (and I think the topic on Shooting percentage is only part of the reason) but maybe it's possible this is who Kuzmenko really is another Fabian Brunnstrom.

 

The one doubt I have that he will eventually work things out (at least as a Canuck) is his age. At 27, you are basically who you are. 

He was a PP ace last season for sure. When Miller was on the half wall, he set up Kuzy a bunch.

Under Boudreau he was scoring electric goals and some good stuff around the net.

Unfortunately the PP has shifted somewhat this year.

He’s not getting as many second chance around the net this year but more importantly, I think Tocchett doesnt like that he isnt helping to generate much either.  

If he was generating chances or at least showing signs of driving play I think people would be more understanding of the funk he is in.

That recent 5 on 5 stat about shots against is a revealing concern imo

10 minutes ago, stawns said:

 

Yes, he was.

His minutes were heavily reduced for games in October by Foote.

Called Tocchett to even say he was playing poorly.  

Facts only.  

1 minute ago, stawns said:

 

Myers has been good for most of the season.  That said, they do look good together

No, he wasnt.

He was an anchor for his early defence partners like Cole.  The stats showed them being heavily outshot in comparison to Cole playing w other players.  

His propensity to not cleanly handle the puck leading to scoring chances against were all there to start the season.  He had his big blunders.

All that has quieted down over the last 15-20 games. 

Zadarov got Gudbranson going again in CGY.

Hard to believe how confident Myers is looking w him now too.  

A certain poster here might try to tell you Aman is a “plug” but that’s my boy scoring a big goal right there