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32 minutes ago, Moeknows said:

Ya know the saddest part for me...the sheer joy and almiost childlike exuberence of playing Kuzy used to demonstarte has been beaten out of him. Tocchet is a good coach but he;s totally f'd up on what he's doing to Kuzy!

I like Kuzy but right now he is having to figure out what to do to be a positive impact on this team. It also doesnt help that the Canucks have more scoring depth as well.

24 minutes ago, Captkirk888 said:

Wow, condescend much?…

Why don’t you respond with your reasoning to dispute what you clearly know this ‘moron’ can’t get?

 

You obviously havnt read through the posts then.

Reading comprehension = your friend

If anyone is being condescending it’s the poster notorious for doing so. 

Canucks are at their best when they have four lines rolling, playing hard.  Their systems (and thus team play) require it.

Having a 4th line that can actually eat up mins and lessen the burden on other lines is crucial.  

I like Kuz but given his play so far, and the fact Canucks have options, Ill roll w Tocchetts decision on this one.

8 minutes ago, Elias Pettersson said:

I’ll call a player whatever I want. Plugs are on the 4th line. 

OK. I guess the same goes for peanut brains who post on here

2 minutes ago, Elias Pettersson said:

Do coaches get Kucherov, Panarin and Kaprizov playing pressure hockey?  Do they play hard and tire out opponents or do the coaches allow them to play their game, which is attacking the net and scoring goals?  
 

Why are we trying to convert a pure goal scorer into a checking winger?  Even Pavel Bure didn’t know where the defensive zone was. 

Kucherov isnt a floater to start.  

Boeser was heavily criticized last season(s) because he wasnt having enough impact away from the puck.  Kuz is in that territory this season.  

I think Tocchett has earned the benefit of the doubt in terms of line up chemistry.  

2 minutes ago, Elias Pettersson said:

Kuzmenko plays on the 4th line with a bunch of plugs. What do people expect?  Also, what are the stats for the two plugs he plays with?  I’m assuming they are also on the ice when the other team scores? 

Its called chemistry.  Before you start calling players plugs maybe think things through first.  Figure it out

47 minutes ago, Conscience said:

Kuz has been fine latey even scored a couple goals, hasn't made any glaring or costly mistakes, what exactly does tocc expect him to do when hes playing with Aman?

How about pressure? 4th line need’s to play hard and tire out opponents. Kuz is easy to play against. Further that line gets benched because Kuz cant play important mins at the end of games.  

Hes not a fit in the bottom 6, period. 

My boy Aman needs grinder’s to play with.  Looking forward to seeing how that line goes tonight.  

Kuz just isn’t a fit in the 4th line-its that simple. Probably the big reason that line wasnt getting third period mins.

Suter back now is going to make things interesting.  Ive always thought stick w chemistry when you have it.

But can Garland move up to play with Miller/Boeser?  I like Hoagie but Garland is a buzzsaw and they need that.

Can Suter center a line of DJ and NH?

Can IM and SL stick w EP?

I thought Bluegar/Aman were good when paired together to start the season. 

Kuzy is the dark horse in all this as well. I dont think he really fits/helps on the fourth line but he’s not exactly driving play in the top 6 either.  If I had to make a bet, I think Allvin/Tocchett are thinking they could upgrade the team by trading him.

The defence seems pretty solid now w big Z and Myers playing very confident.  Soucy will settle it down even more. 

Really looking forward to NSH and DAL

Just now, CanuckFanForever said:

Are you kidding all my post have explained this so just for you

 

1) slow starts

2) defensive mistake no accountability no decrease in time played other than Kuz

3) No extra playing time for Joshua, Garland and Blueger even though thewy show up every game and produce with minimal time on the ice

4) I get it if you have a bad team play you stars but this is not a bad team and the stars don't show up in at the start and their are players who do show up for the start of the games.

 

So increase time for the 3rd like and Lafferty Hogs and Suter. Decrease time for everyone else. Decrease time for Myers if he coughs up the puck. send a damn message to all the top 6 and top 4 D. Come to play or you won't get to play as much. 

 

5) PP has not been going to good for a game ore 2 start the 2nd unit first

6) I played back up goalie in Junior B aka the greatest one Canuckpoopoo88 

Wasnt the least bit worried that game.  75% sure they were gonna get the W 

take L CHI

1 minute ago, Canuckfanforlife82 said:

I don’t know how they fix it.

PRESS ALERT: junior B goalie doesnt know how to fix everything 

1 minute ago, 24K said:

Ok get some caffeine boys time to wake up.

I think theyll be fine. Looks like a fun game heating up.

Donato w a clear embellishment lol

Canucks media doing their drama thing on twitter.  

Disjointed first for the Canucks so far hut they’ll pick it up

Didnt want to jinx anything before the game but that was the spanking I was hoping for 

2 hours ago, Rip The Mesh said:

It is rare. Be curious to see how well it works. I suppose If a coach figures they've run all the drills that they could, and why not give them the extra time to

whatever...

 

It has been noted Tocchett prefers short, intense practices.  Make the mins count.  I think from a players/athlete perspective they appreciate the approach too.  Dont waste time and dont keep them around the rink longer than necessary.  He’s also preached day off habits as well eg aerobic recovery, nutrition etc.  Still a long ways to go but the coaching staff’s approach has been very purposeful.

Always liked the player for his physical play.

But I cant help but think Tanev would level up this team in terms of getting out of the D zone

6 minutes ago, WHL rocks said:

Kuzmenko had 6:20 toi after 1st

 

Only got 4:16 combined in 2nd and 3rd periods.

 

10:36 total TOI after double shifting after Garland injury in 1st..

 

4 mins in 2 periods. Looks like things aren't going to get better anytime soon. 

He had two plays at the blue line that I thought were needlessly risky.  I was wondering if Tocc might be fuming.  

That line in general isnt clicking though.  

Credit to the Canucks, I think they were the ones frustrating the Canes (when they wernt shooting themselves in the foot).

Good effort to close it out.