Pears Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 LTIR'ing Soucy would give us just enough space to get Tanev at 50% retained and maaaaaybe one more forward too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Man Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 16 minutes ago, Jaimito said: Being pros, I think the PR is messaging to the media that the players and coaches are not available. It's OK, I've got it, just think it would be interesting to know how exactly players/coached spend that day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Crossbar Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 10 hours ago, Hammertime said: I'll never understand why we let go of Juho Lammiko? I think he would be a great fit on Tocchets Canucks. He's been playing quite well in Swiss NL since he left too. Loved his fire and energy. That 3rd line was effective, fun to watch, and similar to our current one. They were also the best line on many nights. Glad to see him doing well the Swiss league. He was definitely overlooked and underrated. Good affordable value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jaimito Posted February 12 Popular Post Share Posted February 12 Canucks' Carson Soucy on injured reserve, opens spot for recalled Jett Woo Opening a roster spot leaves the Canucks with options as Nikita Zadorov completes his suspension Tuesday. They could keep Mark Friedman in the lineup in Chicago, or give Woo his first NHL regular-season game. Ben Kuzma Published Feb 12, 2024 The dominoes may finally be falling in the right direction for Jett Woo. By placing the rehabbing Carson Soucy on injured reserve — he has been out since Jan. 20 after blocking a Mitch Marner shot with his hand — the Canucks opened a roster spot. Nikita Zadorov will complete his two-game suspension on Tuesday. Mark Friedman filled in admirably on Sunday in a 3-2 overtime win at Washington. The Canucks were off Monday. Friedman could face the Blackhawks in Chicago on Tuesday to complete a five-game road trip. Or, Woo could play, or take part in the morning game-day skate and then just sit in the United Center pressbox. He got the recall with Akito Hirose and Christian Wolanin injured. Woo, 23, has 16 points (5-11) in 42 AHL games this season. Abbotsford general manager Ryan Johnson had often said that Woo needed to find out what kind of player he wanted to be, to find his identity. Under new Abbotsford coach Jeremy Colliton, that process started to take shape. “I try to make goals that I know I can make and goals that are pretty far out there,” Woo told Postmedia after skating with his teammates at the University of B.C. ahead of the beginning of the Canucks’ NHL training camp in Victoria. “I know I’m someone that strives toward things like that and I think if I make some high goals that makes puts me in a good spot. I’ve got to be smart. Move pucks. Be simple. And play hard. Even though I got some points last year, the staple of my game is playing hard D and being someone they can rely on in most situations. “I grew up always playing defence-first. I know I’m someone that can impact the game making hits and playing smart. And I’m someone that, you know, guys don’t want to go up against in practice and in games. So I think just keep that up and try to make that into the NHL game too.” As for Soucy, he logged 13:40 of ice time in a 6-4 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, but didn’t play in the third period. He was credited with one shot block, a fateful second-period attempt to negate a Mitch Marner shot. Soucy tried to shake it off to no avail. “It’s a tough break for him, he can’t get a break,” Canucks coach Rick Tocchet said at the time. “Soucy is a really good player and has been great for us,” added defenceman Ian Cole. “He’s had a really tough year in terms of injuries and has missed a ton of time. I know it’s really affecting him, as it would with anyone, but I can tell you for sure that he’ll be back and be great again. The Canucks blueliner also suffered a foot injury on Nov. 12 in Montreal and missed 23 games. A Juraj Slafkovsky shot struck him in the back of the leg early in the second period of a 5-2 win. Soucy wasn’t facing the Canadiens’ winger and was surprised by the wrist shot because he couldn’t adjust in time and was in obvious pain. He hobbled to the bench, rested for a moment and then went to the dressing room. He didn’t return. “Deep down, I pretty much knew right away,” Soucy told Postmedia News. Soucy also missed first two games of the regular season before finding his stride to be a consistent contributor. He’s been a big part of improving the penalty kill with 37:36 of total time and 1:47 per outing, which ranks fifth on the club. He has six points (2-4) in 21 games and is averaging 17:25 per outing. 3 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Crossbar Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 58 minutes ago, RedWooster said: Glad to see he has been recalled, been a long time fan ever since he joined the organisation. Likely for only one game while Zadorov is suspended. Nice to see him getting a call up. Curious to see what he looks like at this level. 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Crossbar Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 3 hours ago, -dlc- said: How can you not LOVE this guy? Total team player. Comes through when it really counts. In the playoffs, he'll be a key component for us. Good thing he didn't get canceled, ran out of town, and he overcame the adversity. He's absolutely the type of guy this team needs to succeed. You build around guys like him. Especially culture. His passion, battle, and fire is infectious. I think he's had a tremendous influence on bringing out the fire and passion we now see in Hughes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip The Mesh Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Well quite frankly; The last few games, haven't been our best. The way I look at it is., the road trip has been a killer and nobodies really been rested and on top of their games.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngoway Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Hopefully we get a chance to see Woo at the NHL level. His progress has definitely stalled in previous years, but this year seems slightly different. Nothing against Friedman, but I'd rather see Woo in the lineup (if possible). 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 3 minutes ago, Rip The Mesh said: Well quite frankly; The last few games, haven't been our best. The way I look at it is., the road trip has been a killer and nobodies really been rested and on top of their games.. Wait until our 9 game homestand in March. That's when you'll really see his value after he's been fully adjusted to the team. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilgore Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 26 minutes ago, Dr. Crossbar said: Prior to finding his footing on the 3rd line, he was kind of just spinning in the lineup with flashes of what we knew he could do. He was becoming too expensive for a lack of consistency. Aside from his contract, though, the trade frenzy was mainly an emotional rising and overreaction to that period before he found chemistry with Blueger and Joshua. I think to an underlying degree some of it also had to do with bad feelings left over from Benning acquiring both Garland and OEL. Garland has become the guy we knew he could be and key to our success. Something seemed to click in Garland this season. Mentally. From telling his agent to try and find a team that wanted him...to leading our, arguably, second best line, some nights our first best. And playing with such passion and energy. Could be a combination of things. A hit of reality when you find out no other team actually wants to clear 5 million in cap for you. Add to that the team's great start as a whole. Seems like he came to the conclusion that he should re-commit to the Canucks with all his effort, while the team assured him they still wanted him, after there were rumblings already last season about the team looking to ditch Garland. I don't know if others see this, but it seems like Garland first came onto the team like a little Tasmanian elf. Like Ronning on steroids. A joy to watch. Then after half a season, he lost some of his mojo, and tailed off to playing good but not up to par. That so-so play only piled on how bad the OEL trade really was. But he's playing now like I remember him playing when he first arrived. That deal was still disastrous on the whole, but at least Garland has given the clouds a bit of a silver glow on it. Hes so fun to watch. Always seems to create something out of nothing. Perfect pairing with Joshua. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngoway Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 7 minutes ago, Rip The Mesh said: Well quite frankly; The last few games, haven't been our best. The way I look at it is., the road trip has been a killer and nobodies really been rested and on top of their games.. Also a thought too that it's quite a strange transition for Lindholm. I don't think he's even been able to get settled in Vancouver yet as it was the all star weekend and then straight onto the road trip. I bet once the road trip is over and he can settle in more, that will help him ease into it even more. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawdzukes Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 26 minutes ago, Dr. Crossbar said: Nice to see him getting a call up. Curious to see what he looks like at this level. I am a huge Jett Woo fan. I've been in his corner since day 1 and I sure hope he continues to progress and make the big show. I'd love to see him get a game ... not sure if Chicago is the place or time but I'll leave that to our excellent coaching staff. The article was more news in his development and let's hope the slow methodical approach is just what he needs to break through and make an impact on the game. Sure could use an insta Willie Mitchell at our disposal !!! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteyBoeser Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 17 minutes ago, ngoway said: Also a thought too that it's quite a strange transition for Lindholm. I don't think he's even been able to get settled in Vancouver yet as it was the all star weekend and then straight onto the road trip. I bet once the road trip is over and he can settle in more, that will help him ease into it even more. Kuz seems to already settled in scoring back. To back and on a winning streak hope Lind will be good for us in the playoffs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Crossbar Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 11 minutes ago, kilgore said: Something seemed to click in Garland this season. Mentally. From telling his agent to try and find a team that wanted him...to leading our, arguably, second best line, some nights our first best. And playing with such passion and energy. Could be a combination of things. A hit of reality when you find out no other team actually wants to clear 5 million in cap for you. Add to that the team's great start as a whole. Seems like he came to the conclusion that he should re-commit to the Canucks with all his effort, while the team assured him they still wanted him, after there were rumblings already last season about the team looking to ditch Garland. I don't know if others see this, but it seems like Garland first came onto the team like a little Tasmanian elf. Like Ronning on steroids. A joy to watch. Then after half a season, he lost some of his mojo, and tailed off to playing good but not up to par. That so-so play only piled on how bad the OEL trade really was. But he's playing now like I remember him playing when he first arrived. That deal was still disastrous on the whole, but at least Garland has given the clouds a bit of a silver glow on it. Hes so fun to watch. Always seems to create something out of nothing. Perfect pairing with Joshua. Agree. It was likely a combination of things. I'm always hesitant with the asking for a trade rumours. It didn't really seem that bad for him but he may have felt a bit lost with the trade rumours or it was time to move on given the OEL buyout. Also seeing the moves and additions Allvin was making to improve the team. I think some of it came down to recognizing it's a pretty good situation he's in here rather than looking for greener grass on the other side. Asking for a trade made more sense prior to last offseason. Can see how that could feel. He was lost without a clear role during a period of change. Now he has clear role and succeeding. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawdzukes Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 28 minutes ago, Rip The Mesh said: Well quite frankly; The last few games, haven't been our best. The way I look at it is., the road trip has been a killer and nobodies really been rested and on top of their games.. Yet we're 2-1-1 and a lot of clenched fists and angst along the way. That's the sign of a good team. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip The Mesh Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 I'm just making the assumption that Jett Woo is being brought in because Nikita Zadorov is out right now. Ever seen Woo play the enforcer? He's good at it! Position doesn't matter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawdzukes Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 25 minutes ago, Pears said: Wait until our 9 game homestand in March. That's when you'll really see his value after he's been fully adjusted to the team. Couldn't agree more. Defensive stalwart type player joins top team on a road trip and is being bounced around and playing in all situations. No where to go but up ... like you said that 9 game homestand will be a time to really settle into a role and get comfortable ... shoot he still has to find a place to live probably lol. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Crossbar Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 2 minutes ago, Gawdzukes said: I am a huge Jett Woo fan. I've been in his corner since day 1 and I sure hope he continues to progress and make the big show. I'd love to see him get a game ... not sure if Chicago is the place or time but I'll leave that to our excellent coaching staff. The article was more news in his development and let's hope the slow methodical approach is just what he needs to break through and make an impact on the game. Sure could use an insta Willie Mitchell at our disposal !!! I'm rooting for him. He's really worked hard. Not sure if he'll make the big show but we do need to give him more opportunity. Glad he's still in our system. He turns 24 this offseason. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbarian Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 21 hours ago, DownUndaCanuck said: I get that, but for the price we paid, and for the 7-8M he's probably asking/going to get next year, you can't just be a defensive center. We've got Suter and Blueger already, we needed a legit top-6 offensive threat who can defend well too. I'm not saying the trade was a mistake but we've got a find a way to get the most out of Lindholm and I don't think it's with Miller and Boeser right now. Lindholm and Petey looked dreadful against Boston but I wouldn't mind trying to revisit that with Hoglander, or split Boeser and Miller up. We've got to shake-up something because Miller and Boeser have gone real quiet of late and it lines up with breaking up the Lotto line and moving Lindholm in there. We wanted a center in case we run with the Lotto line and could have a solid 2C so that's another option as well, so maybe get the Lotto line back together to get Boeser and Miller firing again and leave Hoglander with Lindholm. Hopefully when Lindholm gets some real practice time with our big guns they will start to develop the chemistry they need. Starting things off on a road trip is probably good for him to get to know the players on a personal level but maybe not as good for building chemistry. A top-form Lindholm + our guys would be huge for us. Also, I know it is an important part of his job but I imagine that relocating from Calgary with his family has probably been an adjustment, especially since he hasn't had time to settle into a new home yet. Not trying to make any excuses, just noticing some possible context. Hope he figures things out and performs for us the way we need him to. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngoway Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 11 minutes ago, PeteyBoeser said: Kuz seems to already settled in scoring back. To back and on a winning streak hope Lind will be good for us in the playoffs It's great that Kuzmenko has been scoring for the Flames. I'd still much rather have Lindholm as he's a much more complete player. I wouldn't worry too much about the offense as I can see him breaking through soon. Our team these past few games haven't been as sharp as they normally are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Crossbar Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 21 hours ago, canuck73_3 said: I really don’t get the sky is falling narrative Yes, you do ... all too well. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NewbieCanuckFan Posted February 12 Popular Post Share Posted February 12 21 hours ago, canuck73_3 said: I really don’t get the sky is falling narrative you’re trying to paint here. Road trip means little practice time, way too early to say what he is especially on the negative side. Canucks win only prolongs the day Tocchet will get fired. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post canuck73_3 Posted February 12 Popular Post Share Posted February 12 (edited) 19 hours ago, bishopshodan said: I dont think you know much about being fair. After the very first goal in the game, early on, you were calling the Canucks pathetic and that they had no pride. You kept up that kind of chatter until the OT win. I think you could slow down and stop being soo dramatic. We are a good team. If we manage to win the cup it will be by inches. It will be a hard fight. Have faith. This, team could be winning 4-1 and he’s still droning on about a meaningless turnover or someone not hitting enough. Finding never ending negativity has to be exhausting. Edited February 12 by canuck73_3 4 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Crossbar Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 13 hours ago, Jaimito said: Lead all forwards in ice time today and yesterday. Faceoffs today 82% Yesterday 53% He's not racking up pts but is doing what the team needs, and coach has confidence in him. I think chemistry is not yet there with JT/BB. He's been through so many different lines since the trade. It's only been four games. Plus it's a lot rapid change to adapt to in a short amount of time. The trade, the All Star Game, the travel, personal arrangements, joining new team, the road trip, etc. We should see more chemistry when things somewhat settle within the month. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BPA Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Hope Woo impresses and gets a chance to stick with the Canucks. We need more players with cheap contracts. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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