MikeyD Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 14 minutes ago, DeNiro said: Well good thing we don’t need him for his point totals. From all accounts he’s a good forechecker, hard worker, and can kill penalties. That makes him an upgrade over Studnicka. How much of an upgrade remains to be seen but he’s an upgrade nonetheless. Its great to see management still looking to upgrade the roster at this stage even if it’s minor upgrades. Studnicka is better offensively and younger, while good defensively. His defensive stats aren't great aside from the PK. Dunno why the team just didn't target Motte again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnstorm Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 13 minutes ago, Dr. Crossbar said: A phone call and a bag of ... Been stabbed in the roof of my mouth a few times with those things. Tasty treats but hazardous. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DeNiro Posted October 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2023 1 minute ago, MikeyD said: Studnicka is better offensively and younger, while good defensively. His defensive stats aren't great aside from the PK. Dunno why the team just didn't target Motte again. Studnicka has 15 points in 85 games… In what world is he better offensively? Studnicka is not a player that should be on an opening night roster, Lafferty is. All you need to know. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duke Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Dr. Crossbar said: It's interesting ... Lafferty plays hard, has pushback, isn't afraid to drop the gloves. Same with the addition of Hronek. Look at promoted players like PDG, his effort, along with Blueger, the addition of Cole, and we are changing the culture. We're getting guys with higher, better levels of compete. That’s a counter-argument to “we’ve traded way too many picks.” In that, it’s not just a random move for a pick. Management is building. Lafferty on his own isn’t much, but you add him to Kuzmenko, Mikheyev, Hronek, Cole, Soucy, Suter and Bleuger… all those guys are bringing an upgrade to at least one of size, skill, speed, two-way / defensive play. Edited October 8, 2023 by The Duke 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dom Posted October 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2023 2 minutes ago, MikeyD said: Studnicka is better offensively and younger, while good defensively. His defensive stats aren't great aside from the PK. Dunno why the team just didn't target Motte Definitely far from true. Lafferty is better in every aspect. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekker Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 18 minutes ago, DeNiro said: That makes him an upgrade over Studnicka. I've really tried to cheer for Studnicka, but it's tough. He's just there, that's it. If he clears waivers some more time in the minors will help him become a full time NHLer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted October 8, 2023 Author Share Posted October 8, 2023 (edited) Kuzmenko - Pettersson - Höglander PDG - Miller - Boeser Beauvillier - Suter - Mikheyev Lafferty - Blueger - Joshua I think I really like that forward group at full health guys. Best it's looked in years. I think Garland is moved in a package for a RD, as he's clearly the odd man out. Edited October 8, 2023 by Pears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Pettersson Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 17 minutes ago, R3aL said: Haven’t they already sent Aman down though Don’t think so. He’s the 13th forward until Mikheyev is back. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duke Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 As for the 3rd line, I’m not sure it’s Beauvillier-Suter-Garland. I think it’s pretty easy to roll a bigger body onto that line for Beauvillier. Whether he plays up (with Petey and it’s Mikheyev on the 3rd) or down (and they push up Joshua.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DeNiro Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 2 minutes ago, Rekker said: I've really tried to cheer for Studnicka, but it's tough. He's just there, that's it. If he clears waivers some more time in the minors will help him become a full time NHLer. The problem is that we’ve had such poor bottom 6 players over the years that the standard has been set really low. Fans seem to be happy if a player just works hard even if he’s accomplishing nothing. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Pettersson Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 7 minutes ago, MikeyD said: Studnicka is better offensively and younger, while good defensively. His defensive stats aren't great aside from the PK. Dunno why the team just didn't target Motte again. Studnicka is literally on waivers right now. If what you say Is true he should be picked up in a heartbeat. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck73_3 Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 8 minutes ago, MikeyD said: Studnicka is better offensively and younger, while good defensively. His defensive stats aren't great aside from the PK. Dunno why the team just didn't target Motte again. In what world is Studnicka better offensively? Lafferty had more points last year than Studnickaa has his whole career so far. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 4 minutes ago, Elias Pettersson said: Don’t think so. He’s the 13th forward until Mikheyev is back. They did send him down. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Crossbar Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 2 minutes ago, The Duke said: That’s a counter-argument to “we’ve traded way too many picks.” In that, it’s not just a random move for a pick. Management is building. Lafferty on his own isn’t much, but you add him to Kuzmenko, Mikheyev, Hronek, Cole, Soucy, Suter and Bleuger… all those guys are bringing an upgrade to at least one of size, skill, speed, two-way / defensive play. Well, that's the thing, it addresses the needs within "what is" not what should be or should have done. Especially your point by about adding Lafferty's strengths to the collective change. It's building incrementally. You can see exactly what management is trying to do in addressing real needs. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Crossbar Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 (edited) Lol ... everyone starting to get all hopped up again. Edited October 8, 2023 by Dr. Crossbar 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 210 NHL games 59 points 122 pm 3 game wieners 4 short handed? 446 hits 48.5 faceoffs Good 4th line addition imo Replaces Struds 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogs and Podz Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 12 minutes ago, MikeyD said: Dunno why the team just didn't target Motte again. Hurt to often... Plays bigger thsn his size.... Which is why he was and still is a fan favorite but has a lot of mileage on his body and not getting any younger. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannydog Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 2 hours ago, MeanSeanBean said: The last decade of Canucks hockey has been ripe the mismanagement, under achievement, and sorely lacking in prospects given our position for this long. I think the general fan base has every right to skeptical when we see more assets being moved for players in positions it feels like our team has enough of. Personally I thought Studnicka showed petty well. Particular after we traded a 5th round draft pick for him last year. Now we are trading another 5th round draft pick for his replacement this year. It's not necessarily about the player, it's about the principal. You’re upset about a 5th round pick for a solid upgrade on studnicka? Because you thought he showed enough over a guy you’ve MAYBE checked out on a few websites? I’ll see how you feel about this after you see him play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Just now, Hogs and Podz said: Hurt to often... Plays bigger thsn his size.... Which is why he was and still is a fan favorite but has a lot of mileage on his body and not getting any younger. Not to mention a player has to want to play here. Doubt he would want to come crawling back after rejecting the teams offer. I would say he did well waiting to join a contender. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 For anyone upset about losing Studnicka there’s a good chance he clears waivers. He could use some time in the minors to work on his penalty killing and offensive game. He’s still only 24 let’s not forget. I’m sure we’ll see him back at some point. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanSeanBean Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 8 minutes ago, dannydog said: You’re upset about a 5th round pick for a solid upgrade on studnicka? Because you thought he showed enough over a guy you’ve MAYBE checked out on a few websites? I’ll see how you feel about this after you see him play. I'm upset, am I? When have I said that? Also, what makes you assume I'm not familiar with the player? Making a lot of assumptions and taking a lot of leaps there, danny. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 19 minutes ago, Dr. Crossbar said: Lol ... everyone starting to get all hopped up again. nothing like a trade of a 5th round pick to whip up the hoopleheads. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 14 minutes ago, DeNiro said: For anyone upset about losing Studnicka there’s a good chance he clears waivers. He could use some time in the minors to work on his penalty killing and offensive game. He’s still only 24 let’s not forget. I’m sure we’ll see him back at some point. isn't it a good move tho to replace him with a RHC, given our lack of one? SM has decent faceoff numbers and it appears we didn't lose any PK ability. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Mind Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 9 minutes ago, MeanSeanBean said: I'm upset, am I? When have I said that? Also, what makes you assume I'm not familiar with the player? Making a lot of assumptions and taking a lot of leaps there, danny. A common trend in this thread sadly... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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