Popular Post Dr. Crossbar Posted October 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 27, 2023 52 minutes ago, Rip The Mesh said: Go Rick! Love how Tocchet's all business and focused on the mission. 1 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz-Pix Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 10 minutes ago, NewbieCanuckFan said: Who was that Canuck defenseman that was the cowinner of the league leading plus/minus one year? Malik? I remember Sather offering him an inflated contract when he hit free agency. Now Malik wasn't terrible but really just a third pairing guy imho. Marak Malik was signed for his shootout skillz 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bure10Kuzmenko96 Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Make crybaby Binnington cry, Canucks! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kilgore Posted October 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 27, 2023 40 minutes ago, IBatch said: Holy. Now a couple times i've thought maybe i'd attempt a GDT, but well it would look like this: Compared to the average ones. This was a great one. Just like the Great One, a few tiers above the next best. That said at least I know how to use that tech. And well GCG! And JT Miller thank you for signing with us! I honestly think JT signing...under JR's management...was a huge overlooked turning point for our retool to work at all. Benning might well have been scared of the public, and with a dismal record of evaluating pro talent, had re-signed Bo at 8x8 (hometown discount!) And then let Miller go because he couldn't pay him. But it was more than that JT was a much superior player, in a lot of different ways, leadership, hockey sense, toughness. It was that he IMO inspired other players like Hughes, Petey, Boeser, to re-commit to the team as a bonified place to stay and win. Not meaning to crap on Bo, but he just wasn't the right kind of leader. His heart was in the right place, I just think he took it as some kind of political appointment, rather than an inspirational one. The collective yawn by the other players on the trading away of their captain said it all. With Bo gone, JT was able to step up more. Just what this club needed. 1 5 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Huggy Bear said: Seems like the team has fun together 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Lets keep piling up some wins here. We had a solid finish to the road trip. Keep the good times going at home. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pure961089 Posted October 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 27, 2023 10 minutes ago, kilgore said: I honestly think JT signing...under JR's management...was a huge overlooked turning point for our retool to work at all. Benning might well have been scared of the public, and with a dismal record of evaluating pro talent, had re-signed Bo at 8x8 (hometown discount!) And then let Miller go because he couldn't pay him. But it was more than that JT was a much superior player, in a lot of different ways, leadership, hockey sense, toughness. It was that he IMO inspired other players like Hughes, Petey, Boeser, to re-commit to the team as a bonified place to stay and win. Not meaning to crap on Bo, but he just wasn't the right kind of leader. His heart was in the right place, I just think he took it as some kind of political appointment, rather than an inspirational one. The collective yawn by the other players on the trading away of their captain said it all. With Bo gone, JT was able to step up more. Just what this club needed. This management group is flat out smarter. That's not to say Benning didn't have his genius moments. Like Drafting Pettersson and trading for Miller were probably the 2 best things he did. Everything else was a disaster. Commiting 11$ million to the 4th line was just not smart. In every aspect Alvin has embarrassed Benning. He exposed his appalling lack of hockey wits. From the ground up Alvin has improved every aspect of this organization. Coaching, player development, amature scouting staff, college scouting, the ability to identity talent. Being smart with money. Thinking long and hard and processing decisions through a think tank. These are alien concepts to Benning who ran things like a one man king. 1 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John.Tallhouse Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 1 minute ago, Pure961089 said: This management group is flat out smarter. That's not to say Benning didn't have his genius moments. Like Drafting Pettersson and trading for Miller were probably the 2 best things he did. Everything else was a disaster. Commiting 11$ million to the 4th line was just not smart. In every aspect Alvin has embarrassed Benning. He exposed his appalling lack of hockey wits. From the ground up Alvin has improved every aspect of this organization. Coaching, player development, amature scouting staff, college scouting, the ability to identity talent. Being smart with money. Thinking long and hard and processing decisions through a think tank. These are alien concepts to Benning who ran things like a one man king. What are you basing player development on? As far as I am aware we still haven't graduated much of anybody from the system to the NHL outside of first rounders, even Hoglander and Podkolzin haven't fully realized NHL regular status. Although Hogs looks to be there now. A Benning pick as well FYI. PDG if you want to count him too I guess. Lol. And we have nothing to base amateur scouting on either. Or really the vast majority of the points you made. A lot of it is too soon to tell. Although the players PA has brought in for the NHL squad so far are vast improvements on Benning. But that's cause most of them don't have much term. So even if they're duds we aren't in a hole like we were with Myers, Eriksson, and the OEL trade. Mikheyev looks like a gem and so does Kuzmenko. Can't hate Soucy, Cole, Suter, Blueger and Lafferty. All quality dudes. I am not fond of a lot of Bennings moves in hindsight, but lets pump the brakes on wanking PA. Particularly when it comes to drafting and developing. Until we at least draft and develop people under this group. Most of his picks are still in their teens. So the idea we vastly improved before even seeing these dudes doesn't really make a lot of sense. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishopshodan Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 34 minutes ago, Blitz-Pix said: Marak Malik was signed for his shootout skillz I remember that well. In fact he had pulled it off in practice when he played for the Canucks. When he was called for that shoot-out I turned to my wife and predicted what he would do. What a moment, but no surprise to me.. I felt like a smarty pants. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huggy Bear Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 35 minutes ago, kilgore said: I honestly think JT signing...under JR's management...was a huge overlooked turning point for our retool to work at all. Benning might well have been scared of the public, and with a dismal record of evaluating pro talent, had re-signed Bo at 8x8 (hometown discount!) And then let Miller go because he couldn't pay him. But it was more than that JT was a much superior player, in a lot of different ways, leadership, hockey sense, toughness. It was that he IMO inspired other players like Hughes, Petey, Boeser, to re-commit to the team as a bonified place to stay and win. Not meaning to crap on Bo, but he just wasn't the right kind of leader. His heart was in the right place, I just think he took it as some kind of political appointment, rather than an inspirational one. The collective yawn by the other players on the trading away of their captain said it all. With Bo gone, JT was able to step up more. Just what this club needed. great post 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Shackleford Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Just win, boys! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huggy Bear Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 40 minutes ago, Bure10Kuzmenko96 said: Make crybaby Binnington cry, Canucks! 1 hour ago, 24K said: Boeser is gonna have a very good night tonight. Boeser might get 2-3 “lucky goals” 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Win2024 Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Roger Neilsons Towel said: Enjoy it! Go Canucks Go! Thank you. Figured I'd go while it's still cheap before they start winning and the prices are jacked up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 The stronger the start, the easier it is to handle any rough patches. Keep the throttle down Vancouver! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.AM.THE.WALRUS Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 OK I’m gonna go against my gut feeling and I’m gonna say the Canucks are gonna win 4-2 go Canucks go whoop some ass… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breadnbutta Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 8 minutes ago, Huggy Bear said: Boeser might get 2-3 “lucky goals” I thought Matt Murray was the guy that called Brock lucky, not Binnington. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick_theRyper Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 2 hours ago, John.Tallhouse said: Ayyyooooo W.t.f. 1 minute ago, Breadnbutta said: I thought Matt Murray was the guy that called Brock lucky, not Binnington. Yeah you re correctomundo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawbone Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Hockey two nights in a row! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bure10Kuzmenko96 Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Rocket-68 said: Thanks ... as for where I am, that depends on the day. Home base is in the Okanagan but on any given moment I can be found as far away as Australia ... with a scotch distillery tour in Scotland planned for December. Anyone interested in joining? If you're paying, sure! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JamesB Posted October 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 27, 2023 3 hours ago, PhillipBlunt said: Respected hockey journalist? There's no such thing. I realize this is a joke, but there are some Canuck journalists I personally have a lot of respect for. 1. I would start with Chris Faber, who has done a great job covering the prospect for Canucks Army and also does a great job in covering the Abbotsford Canucks. For me personally, he has high value added. 2. I am also impressed by how RIck Dhaliwal is able stay in contact with agents and others and provide good information about what is happening from the player movement and player signings point of view. 3. I also like Iain MacIntyre. He does not overhype things and I find him pretty reliable. 4. I would also mention Daniel Wagner (Pass it to Bulis on Vancouver is Awesome). He is smart and covers analytics and cap issues well, in addition to general post-game analysis. 5. Satiar Shah and Herm Dayal are also good. 6. FInally, I would mention Canucks Army. In losing Faber they are losing their best contributor, but their enthusiasm is impressive. They are sort of halfway between fans and real journalists and I like them. 1 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huggy Bear Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 9 minutes ago, Breadnbutta said: I thought Matt Murray was the guy that called Brock lucky, not Binnington. ah, that’s right. I mixed up my whiny beotch tendies 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-68 Posted October 27, 2023 Author Share Posted October 27, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Gawdzukes said: Curious how much you have budgeted for the trip and how much is the tour in CDN? Also I may or may not have misplaced my wallet ... could you spot me for a couple weeks ... I'am definitely good for it. Seriously though I am interested to know how much a trip like that would run a guy. Will definitely get back to you my good sir. There is an absolute is an absolute scotch aficionado on the other side serving as a tour guide. Edited October 27, 2023 by Rocket-68 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 I hope we see some Binnington antics tonight. Means the Canucks are getting under his skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Crossbar Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 56 minutes ago, kilgore said: I honestly think JT signing...under JR's management...was a huge overlooked turning point for our retool to work at all. Benning might well have been scared of the public, and with a dismal record of evaluating pro talent, had re-signed Bo at 8x8 (hometown discount!) And then let Miller go because he couldn't pay him. But it was more than that JT was a much superior player, in a lot of different ways, leadership, hockey sense, toughness. It was that he IMO inspired other players like Hughes, Petey, Boeser, to re-commit to the team as a bonified place to stay and win. Not meaning to crap on Bo, but he just wasn't the right kind of leader. His heart was in the right place, I just think he took it as some kind of political appointment, rather than an inspirational one. The collective yawn by the other players on the trading away of their captain said it all. With Bo gone, JT was able to step up more. Just what this club needed. Great post and points! We're fortunate to have management that aren't afraid to make difficult, unpopular decisions. JR said that's exactly what they were going to do and they did it. These guys have winning pedigrees and they know what needs to be done. Bo also got exposed during the Covid debacle when JT stepped up in public for the team. Trading Bo was also a shift in culture. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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