R3aL Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 14 hours ago, The Duke said: I always find Drance more palatable on radio or TV than in his writing. when he writes he needs to do a call back to criticize the team’s cap structure and prospect pool every two paragraphs - but in person he seems to just focus on the present. I can’t stand him. I don’t listen to Canucks talk at all anymore. the only thing about him that I have liked is his support in boeser over the years. his negativity and attitude overall is too much to listen to regularly. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 (edited) If we consider defense locks as: Hughes, Soucy, Cole, Hronek and Myers, there’s just 6/7/8 left over. Irwin - nearly a full time player last year in Washington; local guy; veteran. Probably sticks around as 7/8. The challenge for the other two spots is there a lot of guys who are waiver eligible. -Wolanin -Brisebois -Juulsen -Woo -Rathbone Three of them (not accounting for what happens with Hirose or McWard) will be waived. Both Wolanin and Rathbone lean offensive on a team looking to be stronger and more physical this year, and with Hughes and Hronek ready for PP duty. Woo, Rathbone and Brisebois are all “younger” - I don’t know if any of them slip through waivers. I wonder if the Canucks keep Brisebois and Woo around, hoping that Wolanin and Juulsen clear waivers. Maybe they try to recoup a pick from a team (4th or 5th) for Rathbone, because he’s not going to get a shot at the team with Hughes already lining up as 1LHD Edited September 24, 2023 by Canadian 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locke Lamora Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 3 hours ago, R3aL said: I can’t stand him. I don’t listen to Canucks talk at all anymore. the only thing about him that I have liked is his support in boeser over the years. his negativity and attitude overall is too much to listen to regularly. I will credit Drance for having some moment’s of insightful hockey knowledge here and there. But also, he seems to have been “gifted” genetically in terms of being annoying. The fact that he is a staple of SN650 says a lot about the state of that station, along with its reliance on Toronto based programming. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rypien-Punch Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 What's the schedule like for the team today, Im goin to see them in Victoria at 10 am but then I see that they are playing in Calgary at 5pm. Is part of the team flying to Calgary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integra250 Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Looks like Silovs will be starting in Calgary. He’s the only goalie not on the ice right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip The Mesh Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 These are among the three or four that I would thing Rick will be really zeroing in on and giving every chance to make the big club. Will not be easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integra250 Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Is this an optional practice? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integra250 Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Oh nvm everyone is here now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SISMIM Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 (edited) 14 hours ago, HIWATT said: This is the kind of player I wanted to see paired up with Joshua. He's listed at 6'1" 187lbs. Has that been updated this year yet? Is he pushing 200 now? Joshua's 6'3" 206. I wanna see a smash n grab line! (maybe not the grab) Those are definitely old measurements (6’1”, 187lbs). The most recent I’ve seen for Studnicka were from Providence (AHL) where he was 6’2”, 194lbs. So he’s probably over 200lbs now, if he’s added 10 lbs of muscle over the past off-season. Edited September 24, 2023 by SISMIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locke Lamora Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 My initial impressions of Studnicka in his time so far here was that he’s been far from studly….but if he has found another level I’ve got time for him to show it and contribute to the team. But I’ll admit I’d pretty much dismissed him as a big factor heading into this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3aL Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 4 hours ago, Locke Lamora said: I will credit Drance for having some moment’s of insightful hockey knowledge here and there. But also, he seems to have been “gifted” genetically in terms of being annoying. The fact that he is a staple of SN650 says a lot about the state of that station, along with its reliance on Toronto based programming. Ya he’s a big time know it all. And he’s very close minded into his team view. he doesn’t consider all variables especially on the human / management side of the organization. i do like that he’s passionate and I do like that he is a die hard Canuck fan. but I don’t like how he spreads negativity unnecessarily and a little over the top to the point he really impacts other fans views. Because he does have an audience. but for my own mental health and happiness I do not listen to his channel at all anymore. He drives me crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanisleryan Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Boeser looks faster, hope he has a good season! You can see the difference in his skating, can tell he put in the work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3aL Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 2 minutes ago, Locke Lamora said: My initial impressions of Studnicka in his time so far here was that he’s been far from studly….but if he has found another level I’ve got time for him to show it and contribute to the team. But I’ll admit I’d pretty much dismissed him as a big factor heading into this year. Think all of us did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3aL Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Just now, vanisleryan said: Boeser looks faster, hope he has a good season! You can see the difference in his skating, can tell he put in the work. If his hand is healed and he can control the puck and shoot like he could before, if his conditioning strength and skating are all improved and he’s truly motivated to be that guy… this will be the year finally ! I just don’t know even if he has a solid year 30/30 or better. If we can trust that he can stay healthy year in and year out and build off it or stay consistent. but pulling for him we need him to have a big year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip The Mesh Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Great getting this stuff! Wish we could get this kind of depth all year. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWJC Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Mikheyev spotting: 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AatuD2 Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Any updates on who's missing from Victoria? Curious who is gonna line up in Calgary.... Calling all Victoria fans, need the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewlowned Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 24 minutes ago, AatuD2 said: Any updates on who's missing from Victoria? Curious who is gonna line up in Calgary.... Calling all Victoria fans, need the info 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integra250 Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Got BB6’s signature as he was coming off the ice. Great guy who’s always willing to stick around to sign stuff for the fans. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slegr Posted September 24, 2023 Author Share Posted September 24, 2023 Sunday was a fun one. A lot of practices with the big names early on, then with the lesser knowns for the second big segment. Lots of 3-on-3 with the big names, and the nets were moved in closer, continuous action for a long time, with Henrik Sedin sending out these amazing passes in one of team's ends. Kuzmenko continued to charm out there. He is such a character. Great to see Mikheyev out there in his red no-contact jersey in the final group of players. He seemed tentative at first, then got much more into it. IMG_0474.MOV 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Slegr Posted September 24, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2023 A few more pics. Petey was out signing autographs in the back of the arena. IMG_0501.MOV 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mic Tyson Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Trying to catch up. Any roster cuts yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 1 minute ago, Slegr said: A few more pics. Petey was out signing autographs in the back of the arena. IMG_0501.MOV So Mik is back from his LOA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Just now, Mic Tyson said: Trying to catch up. Any roster cuts yet? No, but @Vintage Canuck seems to be a hold out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slegr Posted September 24, 2023 Author Share Posted September 24, 2023 1 minute ago, Alflives said: So Mik is back from his LOA? He was skating and taking a few drills with the last group. It was great to see him out there, but he didn't look game ready yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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