[jeedee]

Sutter with the Sedins is a bit of a head scratcher but at least it opens the 3C spot for McCann:

Sedin - Sedin - Sutter
Baertshi - Horvat - Vrbata
Burrows - McCann - Hansen
Prust - Cracknell - Dorsett
(Virtanen)

I'd rather see this lineup, but this is a hell of an expensive 4th line.....

sedin sedin vrbata
baertschi horvat virtanen
burrows mccann hansen
prust sutter dorsett

[Tim Budong]

sutter with the twins.. was OKAY that last game... but its the oilers... sedins to edmonton is like... Milan Hejduk to Vancouver...

sutter couldnt finish doe

https://twitter.com/frankcorrado22/status/651074855157141504

[6o4__boi]

Prust at the trade deadline should be able to get a 2-3rd round pick. Big strong player that's perfect for the playoffs. By the looks of things we might have a number of draft picks if everything falls into place correctly.


Bruh, do you even Vancouver Canucks?

We'd be lucky with a 5th rounder when all is said and done. :troll:

[murd0c]

Bruh, do you even Vancouver Canucks?

We'd be lucky with a 5th rounder when all is said and done. :troll:

We can hope dammit :okay:

[Ronin]

Poor Corrado...but Hutton hella outplayed him.

So....

Sedin-Sedin-Vrbata
Baerschi-Horvat-Virtanen
Hansen-Sutter-Burrows
Prust-McCann-Dorsett
Cracknell

Edler-Tanev
Hamhuis-Hutton
Sbisa-Weber

Please make that second line happen. Just for 9 games even. Please, Willie...let the kids play.

[SumAznGuy]

Virtanen is now #18
Hutton is #27
And McCann is #91

[murd0c]

The good thing about Benning doing this is because now the fans are even more excited. From not having any rookies in the line up for years(other then Horvat) two now having 3 is fucken fantastic and damn I'm excited for the game wed!!

[Tim Budong]

most important news so far is that this is coming back

https://twitter.com/strombone1/status/643973881645154304
https://twitter.com/strombone1/status/651093230621224960

[dbaz]

Baerschi-Horvat-Virtanen

Please make that second line happen. Just for 9 games even. Please, Willie...let the kids play.

Keep dreaming bruh. Horvat can't cover defensively for those 2

Time to get my McCann jersey

[6o4__boi]

As long as that line is scoring more than they're letting in, i honestly dont give a fuck if it can't float defensively.

i'm a bit split about Corrado cus it kinda made sense to send Hutton back too
But at the same time, i like the message that management is sending.
Corrado played like he'd already got the spot in the preseason and he deserves to be in the Comets more than Hutton.

[dbaz]

Sounds like a page out of mactavish'a book. Rather our young players learn to play a bit of d than follow edm model and continue to play junior hockey

[jeedee]

https://twitter.com/sportsnetirf/status/651098195250909184

[bossha]

Very optimistic about the future of the organization.

But then again.. We are talking about the Canucks here :((

[sonick]

https://twitter.com/VanCanucks/status/651097120632496128

[highfive]

I guess Jake sits as the extra forward for now.

And I think Hutton is paired with Tanev.

[dbaz]

With Philly putting McDonald on waivers corrado might actually get claimed

[highfive]

https://youtu.be/jPAUI-Z_V_w

I'm waiting for the day where I see Virtanen-McCann-Boeser playing on one line.

[Gumby]

Can someone please explain the "9 games" comments? Thanks.

[radioman]

^

Junior Hockey Players in the NHL (http://proicehockey.about.com/od/collegeandjuniorhockey/f/nhl_juniors.htm)

[LsquareD]

I have a feeling McCann will get sent down.
And most likely Virtanen and Hutton.

Because whatever makes sense, Canucks tend to do the opposite.

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/e4/d6/1f/e4d61fb69bd020315fbc32485ec6278a.jpg

[highfive]

Holy fuck. Torres suspended for half the season.

[Not really racist!]

RipeGoodGopher

RIP

[FN-2199]

Holy fuck. Torres suspended for half the season.

Raffi Torres of San Jose Sharks suspended 41 games for illegal check to the head, interference in preseason game - Department of Player Safety News (http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=781798)

A well-deserved half season.

NEW YORK – San Jose Sharks forward Raffi Torres has been suspended for 41 games, without pay, for interference and an illegal check to the head against Anaheim Ducks forward Jakob Silfverberg during a preseason game in Anaheim on Saturday, Oct. 3, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today.

The incident occurred at 12:45 of the first period. Torres was assessed a match penalty for illegal check to the head.

Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and, based on his average annual salary, Torres will forfeit $440,860.29. The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.

[UFO]

Lol all of us longing for 2011 and wishing we didn't let raffi go

[Jmac]

It'll be appealed, reduced I assume.

NHL needs consistency and written guidelines when it comes to supplemental discipline.

[SumAznGuy]

I didn't notice till they mentioned it on TSN1040, but Corrado changed his twitter profile and took Vancouver Canucks off, leaving just Sudbury Wolves and Kitchener Rangers alumni.

But now it is back on. Member of the Vancouver Canucks organization.

Interesting.

[Ronin]

most important news so far is that this is coming back

https://twitter.com/strombone1/status/643973881645154304
https://twitter.com/strombone1/status/651093230621224960

Inc 130+ points for Jagr. PLAY HOCKEY LIKE JAROMIR WITH HAIR AS GLORIOUS AS JAROMIR.

[6o4__boi]

lol waiting for the playnow odds to see the actual Torres suspension

no way its gonna be 41 games

[b0unce. [?]]

GG Torres lol. Half the season gone hahaha

[Ch28]

I didn't notice till they mentioned it on TSN1040, but Corrado changed his twitter profile and took Vancouver Canucks off, leaving just Sudbury Wolves and Kitchener Rangers alumni.

But now it is back on. Member of the Vancouver Canucks organization.

Interesting.

lol fuck him

it was his spot to lose coming into training camp and he got outplayed.

[dlo]

dam 41 game suspension.. thats what happens when u repeat offend

[Ronin]

Actually, apparently Torres isn't a repeat offender according to the current CBA. Only the last 18 months count toward that rule.

[SumAznGuy]

Kassian suspended without pay and enters stage 2 of NHL-NHLPA joint behavioral modification program.

Looks like he dun goofed again.

[Mike Oxbig]

41 games for torres

[murd0c]

https://youtu.be/SfcdgLrXDBM

[Jmac]

Stage 1 can be voluntary or involuntary (if arrested for a substance or substance abuse related offense), can be outpatient or inpatient, and the player can continue training, practicing, and playing as normal (if outpatient) with penalties so long as he abides by the terms of the program.

If a player violates the terms of stage 1 or is convicted of a substance-related offense, he jumps to stage 2.

Stage 2 is involuntary, requires initial inpatient treatment at a facility recommended by the treatment program's doctors, and the player is suspended without pay until cleared by the treatment program's doctors, except a stipend to cover living expenses. The player may not participate in any training, practices, or games until cleared from the program by the program's doctors.

Kassian is fucked. Contract is up at the end of the year, his only saving grace may be that he's a pending RFA instead of UFA.

[JesseBlue]

Torres was a former canucks so thats why they punished him the way they did.

[Ch28]

Torres was a former canucks so thats why they punished him the way they did.

lolwut

He hasn't been with the Canucks for years

[PiuYi]

watching that replay again and again it looks like raffi had to dodge his own teammate then silfverberg leaned back just a bit at the last second causing the hit to the head, he didnt even leave his feet for the hit

reckless play for sure but 41 games seems a bit much... 20-30 seems more appropriate, especially if its true he can't be considered a repeat offender

[cdizzle_996]

BEAAAAUTY


http://youtu.be/nomG4dU-mTk

[Jmac]

How ironic that it's Chris fucking Pronger of all people dealing out the punishment ...

[Tim Budong]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRzzZ8GUkig

oh well
he's not a canuck no more
its all good,

that hit was worst than the examples posted, it was straight up b-line to silfverberg there

[Jmac]

Okay, so I was just looking at our 23-man roster heading into the season and, I don't know why I didn't notice it before, but it really irked me when I noticed this.

This is our 23-man roster:

D. Sedin
H. Sedin
R. Vrbata
A. Burrows
B. Sutter
D. Dorsett
J. Hansen
C. Higgins
B. Prust
S. Baertschi
B. Horvat
J. McCann
J. Virtanen
A. Cracknell


A. Edler
D. Hamhuis
C. Tanev
L. Sbisa
M. Bartkowski
Y. Weber
B. Hutton


R. Miller
J. Markstrom


We placed A. Biega, F. Corrado, and L. Vey on waivers today.

Here's the problem ...

Hutton doesn't need to clear waivers.
Higgins is injured and can be placed on IR when the deadline passes.
Placing Higgins on IR opens up a roster spot.

We could've put Hutton in the minors on paper until game day (still kept him with the team), not put Corrado on waivers, and then put Hutton back on the roster when Higgins is placed on IR and played him on Wednesday.

This would've given us 2-3 weeks (possibly longer if someone else gets hurt) to evaluate the young guys while not unnecessarily placing another prospect on waivers. :facepalm:

Going to be so pissed if we lose Corrado and then end up sending one/both of McCann and Virtanen back to juniors this month.

[punkwax]

1040 brought that up with Linden today who basically said they understood it was an option but wanted to stick with the mantra that they would reward those who outperformed others.

They didn't exercise the system, which probably isn't a great idea. However, I imagine the youngsters are aware, feel really good about it, and hopefully this confidence makes them play that much harder as a result.

Not saying it was the right move, just looking for the silver lining lol

[spoon.ek9]

Torres was a former canucks so thats why they punished him the way they did.

lolwut

He hasn't been with the Canucks for years

I think he forgot to use the sarcasm font :smug:

[pastarocket]

The NHL acknowledges that more players are using cocaine based on drug test results.

I thought that most of the coke heads in the league were LA Kings' players. :troll:

NHL acknowledges more players using cocaine - Article - TSN (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl-acknowledges-more-players-using-cocaine-1.372075)

An interesting but long article.

[JesseBlue]

I think he forgot to use the sarcasm font :smug:
hard to do it on the phone and with fat fingers

[Ch28]

I think he forgot to use the sarcasm font :smug:

http://i.imgur.com/U7Ghu2s.jpg

[highfive]

@FriedgeHNIC: TOR claims Corrado

Well fuck.

[Tim Budong]

lost Frankie to Toronto

[Ch28]

Fucking Toronto :lol

[6o4__boi]

how i imagine Jmac when he finds out about the news

http://cdn.theatlantic.com/assets/media/img/posts/2013/12/3680655443_2a2fe42d2c_o/1c96f3844.png

[murd0c]

Fuckening annoying they at least could of taken Vey as well lol

[Expresso]

What a waste. Do we have any other decent D prospects in the Organization?

[SumAznGuy]

Completely forgot, but if Vancouver didn't play Corrado that one extra game in the playoffs in 2013 against SJ, he'd still have one more year to burn which would have allowed the Nucks to send him down without going through waivers.

Now it looks like that mistake and/or not putting Higgies on IRL has lost us one of our future top 4 D men.

[Nabatron]

subban, pedan, cederholm, thats all i can think off the top of my head...that brisbois kid they picked up in the draft is ok too...

[6o4__boi]

none of those guys are nhl ready like Corrado was

unless they think Subban is ready to come for the inevitable injuries.
Shitty loss, even shittier cus its to the Leafs

[dbaz]

Tryamkin, subban, neill, mceneny, brisebois, pedan are all similar or higher potential prospects atm. Surprised the leafs waived Panik for him.
Biega is our first call up on d, and he's shown better than corrado

[pastarocket]

Benning and Linden messed up big time!

Even anybody that has experience managing a roster, for a hockey pool, would know that you can use the injured reserve slot to put a player there to retain an extra player on your roster. :lawl:

Linden admitted the error on Team 1040. That means nothing now!

Armchair GMs would have avoided this mistake!

[Nabatron]

dont mind paniks game heavy player would be alot better on the 4th line then prust!

[Tim Budong]

didnt hear what linden said on air
but he stuck to his guns on rewarding those who played well

regardless, he goofed, but you gotta go back to Gillis, he believed Corrado was good enough and by now would be a regular
sorta true...

[highfive]

Benning and Linden messed up big time!

Even anybody that has experience managing a roster, for a hockey pool, would know that you can use the injured reserve slot to put a player there to retain an extra player on your roster. :lawl:

Linden admitted the error on Team 1040. That means nothing now!

Armchair GMs would have avoided this mistake!

Wouldn't you end up facing the same problems when Higgins is back from IR? The team is healthy.

Gamble now thinking teams are less likely to claim than later? Toronto willing to claim and waive Panik.

[Nabatron]

corrado was pretty much a fringe NHLer he would be at best 5,6 dman...that in mind they goofed up should have got something out of him a draft pick or at least something...on a positive note linden vey is hopefully going to stay in the minors and not get called up!

[dhari]

Benning and Linden messed up big time!

Even anybody that has experience managing a roster, for a hockey pool, would know that you can use the injured reserve slot to put a player there to retain an extra player on your roster. :lawl:

Linden admitted the error on Team 1040. That means nothing now!

Armchair GMs would have avoided this mistake!

Are you talking about yesterday? Linden did not say he made a mistake. He said that they did not want to put Higgy on the IR.

[6o4__boi]

Lol Lindenning, finding new ways to excite fans, then have them tearing their hair out in disbelief over brainless moves.

[SumAznGuy]

corrado was pretty much a fringe NHLer he would be at best 5,6 dman...that in mind they goofed up should have got something out of him a draft pick or at least something...on a positive note linden vey is hopefully going to stay in the minors and not get called up!

I disagree. Carrado will be a top 4 NHL D man. He is only 22.
In teh 2013 playoffs, he showed a lot of ability and last year he was playing top pair minutes in Utica.

But the biggest knock against him is that he is a stay at home D man. And much like Tanev, not a lot of offensive output. Not the greatest shot so you won't have him out on the point for the PP.
One of the things that the Canucks need is a good puck moving D man with a good first pass out of the zone.

[6o4__boi]

At his worst, he was really indifferent and got caught puck-watching more than a few times.
For a guy fighting for his job he did a really shitty job.

Nothing on him, but i hope that's the guy that shows up for the Leafs. With the Canucks luck, watch him win a Norris like 5 years later.

[SumAznGuy]

Nothing on him, but i hope that's the guy that shows up for the Leafs. With the Canucks luck, watch him win a Norris like 5 years later.

I truely believe the leafs are trying to load up on players they see with potential and will trade them at the dead line for picks. These players cost them little or nothing as they were free agents or picked up on waivers.
As weird as it may sound, that is the only way they can fast track the "restock" of their shelves.

[6o4__boi]

wouldn't be suprised...when you spend as much money on upper management/scouts/brain trust as the Leafs does, you better be doing something clever.

[Liquid_o2]

Whether Corrado pans out or not, I think it is stupid that Canucks management did't work their roster to keep Corrado on the team for now. He was the youngest player placed on waivers. Obviously a team is going to pick up a promising 22 year old d-man who is making near the league minimum. First Clendening was thrown into the Sutter deal, now Corrado goes for nothing at all. Lets just give away all of our young d-men.

Corrado may end up being a 5th/6th d-man for his career, but this is absolutely terrible asset management from the Canucks executive team.

[pastarocket]

Are you talking about yesterday? Linden did not say he made a mistake. He said that they did not want to put Higgy on the IR.

My bad. I mis read someone's post yesterday. Anyways, I'm excited to see the Virtanen and McCann playing with the team.

-hoping that Virtanen makes big body checks against the Flames tomorrow.

Someone's gonna get wrecked! :troll:

[6o4__boi]

https://twitter.com/BrowntoBure/status/651446812633489411

:lawl:

[Nabatron]

this is canucks asset mangement at its finest...wouldnt be surprised if they keep vrbata and hamhuis for a playoff run...and lose them in free agency for nothing..

[Expresso]

Just yesterday everybody was elated to see rookies into the line up. The very next day everyone is pissed hahaah.

[punkwax]

#CanucksNation

[Hondaracer]

Dim Jim at it again

[OGCStrike]

Hunwick - Phaneuf
Gardiner - Harrington
Rielly -
Marincin, Robidas, Polak, Corrado

leafs have 8 d, wouldn't be surprising if he gets waived again

[SumAznGuy]

At least the leafs will put Robidas on LTIR.

[UFO]

Lack signs a 2 year extension with the canes at $2.75M AAV.

Gonna be a steal of a deal if he can become the bonafide number 1 in that time

I always thought he was looking for something with longer term and closer to 4M, which was why we couldn't afford to keep him. JB knew how much it would have cost to keep him here... I like Markstrom, but hoping he'll be good enough to start in 2 years is a bit optimistic.

Actually, apparently Torres isn't a repeat offender according to the current CBA. Only the last 18 months count toward that rule.

That's only the rules under the old CBA, and even then a players previous history outside of 18 months can be looked at but can't be used to determine the length of suspension. The current CBA has no 18 month provision

On the waiver front, what was the justification not to put Higgins on IR and leave a roster spot open at least for a few more weeks?

[Liquid_o2]

Just yesterday everybody was elated to see rookies into the line up. The very next day everyone is pissed hahaah.

I think everyone is still excited about all the young guns in the lineup, but GMJB continues to astound the fan base with moves that make absolutely no sense. Two completely separate things.

[Hondaracer]

I'm liking markstrom more and more, always like big goalies who are mobile, I think generally their potential to be great is far better than goalies on the smaller side

[Jmac]

Wouldn't you end up facing the same problems when Higgins is back from IR? The team is healthy.

Gamble now thinking teams are less likely to claim than later? Toronto willing to claim and waive Panik.
You might. But how many times have we seen guys shine in the preseason (eg Shirokov) only to watch them fizzle out a few games into the regular season.

I'm not saying it will happen with any of our 3 guys, but it wouldn't be the first time it happened. With Higgins 2-3 weeks away from returning to the lineup, maybe more if they can assign him on an AHL conditioning stint or another player gets injured, it just didn't make sense.

[Nabatron]

im hoping the leash is short on miller not sold on the guy and just not confident with him in net...would rather have a huge goalie like markstrom in net i have more confidence in him because when he plays he battles tries to like thru depfenders...as for miller he looks lazy and not as quick..

[Expresso]

I think everyone is still excited about all the young guns in the lineup, but GMJB continues to astound the fan base with moves that make absolutely no sense. Two completely separate things.

Are you more pissed or more excited?

Jmac is pissed!

[Nabatron]

You might. But how many times have we seen guys shine in the preseason (eg Shirokov) only to watch them fizzle out a few games into the regular season.

I'm not saying it will happen with any of our 3 guys, but it wouldn't be the first time it happened. With Higgins 2-3 weeks away from returning to the lineup, maybe more if they can assign him on an AHL conditioning stint or another player gets injured, it just didn't make sense.

the problem with shirokov was they really never gave him a chance...canucks management always gives their young guys a short leash...ie except vey but thank god he is gone and hopefully never called back up!

[6o4__boi]

as John Garrett said during the preseason, on top of the 100 fucking times he said that the Sharks farm team are playing in San Jose, the difference between the flash in the pan preseason players (ie. Shirokov, Shannon) is pedigree. Virtanen/McCann all first rounders, less likely to fizzle out.

I'm not sure about Hutton, I'm hoping he develops into a more offensive Tanev.

[pastarocket]

I'm confident that Virtanen and McCann can show consistency in their play. You will not disappointed with them.

I can't wait to see big Jake throw big hits in the Calgary game tomorrow.

Who thinks that Ferland is gonna get wrecked tomorrow? :fullofwin:

[UFO]

I think everyone is still excited about all the young guns in the lineup, but GMJB continues to astound the fan base with moves that make absolutely no sense. Two completely separate things.

I applaud management for taking a hardnose stance and willing to make these 'bold moves', it sends a message to the players who they are trying to up the internal compete level. But this isn't an excuse to be making stupid illogical moves. I also have a soft spot for guys like MG who manipulate the fine print like nobody's business to try and give your team every last advantage to compete

im hoping the leash is short on miller not sold on the guy and just not confident with him in net...would rather have a huge goalie like markstrom in net i have more confidence in him because when he plays he battles tries to like thru depfenders...as for miller he looks lazy and not as quick..

Miller is a very intellectual goalie, the way he plays his game. Markstrom is much the same way young Luongo was when he first came here, made all these crazy looking acrobatic saves because the finer points of his game were so raw. He is definitely a better technical goalie when he left than when he arrived, though many felt he wasn't able to make those amazing saves anymore. I've always liked Markstrom's upside especially with Rolly helping to hone his skills. But I'm not ready to write off Miller yet either, as a goalie myself I really enjoy watching him play.

the problem with shirokov was they really never gave him a chance...canucks management always gives their young guys a short leash...ie except vey but thank god he is gone and hopefully never called back up!

I don't think that was Shirokov's problem... if it was there'd be 29 other GMs ready to pounce on all that. You earn your leash IMO. Perfect case in point Bo from last year.

[mickz]

You might. But how many times have we seen guys shine in the preseason (eg Shirokov) only to watch them fizzle out a few games into the regular season.

I'm not saying it will happen with any of our 3 guys, but it wouldn't be the first time it happened. With Higgins 2-3 weeks away from returning to the lineup, maybe more if they can assign him on an AHL conditioning stint or another player gets injured, it just didn't make sense.

The Canucks started that season 2-4 and one of those wins came from a SO. Many players were under-performing at that time. Shirokov played the first couple games before getting buried deep in the lineup and later sent down to the minors after 6 GP.

[Nabatron]

^dont know how vey "earned" his long leash that he had..

[mickz]

as John Garrett said during the preseason, on top of the 100 fucking times he said that the Sharks farm team are playing in San Jose, the difference between the flash in the pan preseason players (ie. Shirokov, Shannon) is pedigree. Virtanen/McCann all first rounders, less likely to fizzle out.

I'm not sure about Hutton, I'm hoping he develops into a more offensive Tanev.

Judging by the Canucks draft history of first round picks, lots of them have fizzled out.

[pastarocket]

Former NHL player Sean Avery was last week on two criminal charges.

Report: Former NHLer Avery arrested - Article - TSN (http://www.tsn.ca/report-former-nhler-avery-arrested-1.372713)

-wonder why he was throwing objects at vehicles. Was he high as fuck? Maybe he didn't get his sloppy seconds?
:lawl:

Former NHL player Sean Avery was arrested last week on two criminal charges.

According to a report from the 27east.com, Avery was arrested by Southampton Village Police on Wednesday, Sept. 30 following a routine traffic stop.

Avery was charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, both misdemeanours.

According to the report, the criminal mischief charge was for Avery allegedly throwing objects at passing vehicles. He also was found to be in possession of two prescription drugs, acetaminophen with oxycodone and roxicodone

Avery was released on bail.

The 35-year-old last played in the NHL in the 2011-12 season. In 580 career games, Avery had 90 goals and 247 points.

[6o4__boi]

Christ, there's fucking degrees on criminal mischief?
Possession has a seventh degree?

What the fuck, are these degrees specifically created for when they arrest white people or something?

[Durrann]

JB on team 1040 says he had called around 10-12 teams hoping to trade Corrado but no luck

[Ronin]

I'm liking markstrom more and more, always like big goalies who are mobile, I think generally their potential to be great is far better than goalies on the smaller side

Handles the puck well too.

[jeedee]

The Leafs really love the Canucks' castoffs huh....

Raymond... Booth.... Matthias.... and now Corrado :lol

[Ronin]

as John Garrett said during the preseason, on top of the 100 fucking times he said that the Sharks farm team are playing in San Jose, the difference between the flash in the pan preseason players (ie. Shirokov, Shannon) is pedigree. Virtanen/McCann all first rounders, less likely to fizzle out.

I'm not sure about Hutton, I'm hoping he develops into a more offensive Tanev.

Only applies if your scouting staff aren't morons. patrickwhitelol

And we haven't had much luck either. Jensen? Gaunce? C'mon...

Whereas we've had some luck with lower round and even undrafted guys. Edler, Burrows, Tanev, Hansen, etc.

And who's Shannon?

[SumAznGuy]

The Leafs really love the Canucks' castoffs huh....

Raymond... Booth.... Matthias.... and now Corrado :lol

Don't forget Santorelli.

[Hondaracer]

"We could have put Higgins on LTI but that would have made him an 8th dman and we wanted him to play" - Dim Jim

...

Then you talk to 15 teams and show your cards? Of course he was going to be claimed

[SumAznGuy]

And who's Shannon?

Ryan Shannon.

[murd0c]

Who gives a fuck, it sucks but whats done is done... All I know is I can't wait to see the game tomorrow to see what these young kids can do...

I swear I just had deja vu that someone is going to have a bad injury tomorrow lol

[radioman]

Guys 3 rookies made the cut. This is what we all wanted.

Can't we all just hold hands and be happy.

[willystyle]

Guys 3 rookies made the cut. This is what we all wanted.

Can't we all just hold hands and be happy.
Exactly! Tired of some Canucks "fans" that always pick on every little mishap and can never be generally content with the progress made.

[domco]

https://twitter.com/VanCanucks/status/651457929472638976

Daniel - Henrik - Sutter
Baertschi - Horvat - Vrbata
Burrows - Mccann - Hansen
Prust - Cracknell - Dorsett
Virtanen

Edler - Tanev
Hamhuis - Bartkowski
Hutton - Sbisa
Weber

[Liquid_o2]

1 year ago, would anyone believe that the Canucks opening day lineup would feature three centres by the names of Horvat, Mccann, and Cracknell?

[Mike Oxbig]

Why did we sign sutter before he even play a game with the canucks. He was pretty useless in the preseason missing all the sedin pass opportunity. Sedins were skating off sorta laughing too

[XplicitLuder]

I can't wait to see big Jake throw big hits in the Calgary game tomorrow.

Who thinks that Ferland is gonna get wrecked tomorrow? :fullofwin:

he's the man out for tmrrow apparently, so youre gonna be waiting a while Kappa

and i have no regrets with letting corrado go for nothing...he got out beat, and even if they kept him with the LTIR of Higgins, this issue would have come up once he was healthy and wanting back in..so either it happens now or in 3 weeks

[Tim Budong]

Ferland earned his hate
props to the kid...
Bieksa got rekt and completely out of his character

but most likely because he's been paired with a stupid hockey player

[punkwax]

Why did we sign sutter before he even play a game with the canucks. He was pretty useless in the preseason missing all the sedin pass opportunity. Sedins were skating off sorta laughing too

Please stop analyzing hockey on a public forum. You're really not good at it.

Thanks in advance.

Sincerely,
RS

[Tim Budong]

Why did we sign sutter before he even play a game with the canucks. He was pretty useless in the preseason missing all the sedin pass opportunity. Sedins were skating off sorta laughing too

Please stop analyzing hockey on a public forum. You're really not good at it.

Thanks in advance.

Sincerely,
RS

becuz this is all Mike Oxbig knows how to do

http://i.imgur.com/BqP2xDd.png

[rsx]

Happy the kids are going to start the season. Can't wait. Expecting big things from McCann since he's rocking 91!!

[Jmac]

Happy the kids are going to start the season. Can't wait. Expecting big things from McCann since he's rocking 91!!
Half Seguin, Half Stamkos, Half Tavares

[Mike Oxbig]

Happy the kids are going to start the season. Can't wait. Expecting big things from McCann since he's rocking 91!!

A glimpse of a young Ryan Kesler

[CRS]

Why did we sign sutter before he even play a game with the canucks. He was pretty useless in the preseason missing all the sedin pass opportunity. Sedins were skating off sorta laughing too

http://www.revscene.net/forums/customavatars/avatar20749_115.gif

[Mike Oxbig]

http://www.revscene.net/forums/customavatars/avatar2114_27.gif

[cdizzle_996]

The best day of the year has arrived boys!!!!!

[604778]

Is it 7pm yet?

[Durrann]

finally its game day!
I wasn't excited about this season during the summer but now that promising rookies are in the line up
its hard not to.
counting down the hours till puck drops.

[Hondaracer]

Didn't watch one pre-season game so tonight will be first hockey I've really watched

[Gumby]

Half Seguin, Half Stamkos, Half Tavares
Uh that doesn't add up to 1 hockey player... :troll:

[radioman]

I think hes trying to say that of those 3 players 2 of them are half the player that the 1 is thus making is 2 quarters and a half :troll:

[m3thods]

lol well that was quick.

Markstom injured. Bachman recalled.

[bossha]

omfg what the flying fuck

[Nabatron]

shouldnt be long injury hopefully...also he most likely wasnt going to play unless it was one of the games back to back in cali

[m3thods]

Didn't watch one pre-season game so tonight will be first hockey I've really watched

Dang so you missed hopping onto the Hutton/Mccann/Virtanen hype-train?

[spoon.ek9]

wtf already? how?

[6thGear.]

Boss gave me tickets versus st louis next friday. First live glimpse of the kids for me !

[Hondaracer]

Dang so you missed hopping onto the Hutton/Mccann/Virtanen hype-train?

Didn't see any 3 on 3 either

[m3thods]

Didn't see any 3 on 3 either

You're in for a treat for 3 on 3. It's bananas.

As for the kids- I think I speak for everyone when I saw I hope they can continue the momentum they built up over the preseason into the regular one. They'll likely get a shorter look than Bo did last year since Bo was injured going into the season and had that AHL stint before actually playing in the regular season. I hope that the kids get the same treatment as Bo last year even when Higgins gets back and there's one less spot.

[PiuYi]

shouldnt be long injury hopefully...also he most likely wasnt going to play unless it was one of the games back to back in cali

like this coming Tuesday haha pretty sure Miller will start both

[subordinate]

guess we won on that tort's bet?

[keifun]

guess we won on that tort's bet?

Time to get paid. :fullofwin:

[bobbinka]

why is there a live performance.... where the hell is the game?

[bossha]

why is there a live performance.... where the hell is the game?

Had me hella confused. ...

[murd0c]

wow that was horrible

[Durrann]

Ferlund is playing ?

[bobbinka]

wow that was horrible

https://media.giphy.com/media/1Z02vuppxP1Pa/giphy.gif

[pastarocket]

Game on! Go Canucks go! Put these Flames away tonight! :bluemad:

[murd0c]

now thats how you start the season lol

[604778]

Let's go!!!

[RCubed]

what a start. haahah

[bobbinka]

where's Tortorella?

[pastarocket]

Way to go Dorsett! :fuckyea:

[sonick]

God Hartley's such a peice of shit.

[sonick]

Same old edler drop pass on the PP

[Durrann]

2nd PP unit looks decent

[604778]

Well that was a fun dance to watch.

[pastarocket]

-good to see the fourth line set the physical tone at the start of this game.

[bobbinka]

oh my lord

[RCubed]

holy shit what a save

[pastarocket]

That saucer pass. :fullofwin:

[figure.09]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[murd0c]

fuck ya GOOOOOOOOOAL

[bobbinka]

Awwww yeaaaaaa

[pastarocket]

Hansen! The Great Dane strikes!!! :gun:

[radioman]

Badger!

[bossha]

Wow what a rocket

[604778]

Hansen!!

[HonestTea]

HANSEN!

[Ch28]

Hutton with his first career point!

Corrado who?

[figure.09]

WOOOOOOOOOOOO

[pastarocket]

Sutter!!!

[murd0c]

oh fuck ya!!

[radioman]

Sutter!

[bobbinka]

dat hand eye coordination

[SumAznGuy]

Can you believe, TSN1040 said Corrado had fallen to #10 in the depth chart.

Woohoo goal!!!!!

[Ch28]

Can you believe, TSN1040 said Corrado had fallen to #10 in the depth chart.

Woohoo goal!!!!!

That's because he was never really that great. The previous regime talked him up so well because he was their pick. That's why I didn't understand why everyone was so pissed about him being sent down.

[bobbinka]

fucking pizzaman

[LUUUUUUUU]

lol Sbisa in midseason form already

[bobbinka]

lol Sbisa in midseason form already

he's not even in his final form yet

[Renthal]

sibsa for andrew macdonald? lol

[604778]

Fuck yeah!

[pastarocket]

Daniel!!!

[HonestTea]

DANK!

[Jmac]

Sbisa could've put it right back up the boards where he had 2 teammates, but chooses to skate back, gets himself into trouble, and, sure enough, in the back of our net.

3 more years of him :facepalm:

At least our offense is clicking tonight.

[keifun]

he's not even in his final form yet

Sorry! But I had to. :joy:


http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--qaBVBEs5--/1412585901851127979.jpg

[vyrospec]

wow san jose is lighting up the kings net

[Tim Budong]

its a sbisaster...

fuck hahaha

[Ch28]

MONSTER

[604778]

Lmao!

[radioman]

Monster!

[Vansterdam]

so far so good

[cdizzle_996]

Bartkowski is a fantastic skater.

[figure.09]

HENRIK!!!!!!!!!

[Boostslut]

Wow.. 33 power!

[HonestTea]

HANK!

[AzNightmare]

5 goals! Time to plan the parade!!!

[Ronin]

Parade. Plan it. Plan it now.

On pace for a 410 goal season, guys.

[Jmac]

Wooooooooo

[bobbinka]

Sorry! But I had to. :joy:


http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--qaBVBEs5--/1412585901851127979.jpg


http://i3.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/facebook/000/012/132/thatsthejoke.jpg

:p

[radioman]

inb4 tegra devils "don't worry, we'll get you saturday" post. :troll:

[6o4__boi]

1 win down...81 more to go!

[pastarocket]

The Sedins and Sutter line was on fire tonight! 6 points.

Positive signs from tonight's game:

-Setting an physical tone early in the game. This Canucks
team is not gonna get pushed around by any NHL team, especially the Flames!

-Shots, shots, and more shots. Over 40 shots on net tonight.

-Goaltending. Miller had a solid night. He saw the puck well thanks to his defence keeping Flames players from blocking his view of the puck

Smart defensive play: Tanev had 1 assist, +4 rating. He made smart passes all night to forwards. Good decision making.

Negatives: Sbisa still gives away the puck like a grenade. :fuckthatshit:

[XplicitLuder]

The Sedins and Sutter line was on fire tonight! 6 points.

Positive signs from tonight's game:

-Setting an physical tone early in the game. This Canucks
team is gonna get pushed around by any NHL team, especially the Flames!

-Shots, shots, and more shots. Over 40 shots on net tonight.

-Goaltending. Miller had a solid night. He saw the puck well thanks to his defence keeping Flames players from blocking his view of the puck

Smart defensive play: Tanev had 1 assist, +4 rating. He made smart passes all night to forwards. Good decision making.

Negatives: Sbisa still gives away the puck like a grenade. :fuckthatshit:

nice :troll:

[Renthal]

how many games do you think sutter will stick with the sedins?

[punkwax]

Likely 9. Unless all the youngsters stick and the #1 line shows undeniable chemistry.

[pastarocket]

how many games do you think sutter will stick with the sedins?

If Horvat starts to show signs that he cannot handle the defensive responsibilities as the second line centre, then Willie D. puts Sutter back on the second line. I give it 10 games.

[Tim Budong]

Milan Lucic with the year's first match penalty

NecessaryImperturbableIlsamochadegu

[OGCStrike]

^http://giant.gfycat.com/NecessaryImperturbableIlsamochadegu.gif

[Jmac]

I hope Benning doesn't give that idiot a retirement contract.

Dustin Brown also facing possible suspension for this hit.

https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/651964515324665860

[spoon.ek9]

damn he left his feet too. captain potato.

[Hondaracer]

Fuck nucks gonna have their hands full with the Kings when they play them

[murd0c]

not if everyone is suspended lol

[Mike Oxbig]

http://fat.gfycat.com/NextHauntingHake.mp4

McCann shouldve got an assist

[Tim Budong]

http://fat.gfycat.com/NextHauntingHake.mp4

McCann shouldve got an assist

yes...it was mentioned on the broadcast

[6o4__boi]

I hope Benning doesn't give that idiot a retirement contract.

Dustin Brown also facing possible suspension for this hit.

https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/651964515324665860


that was some Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon type of shit
lol...somehow I don't think he'll get more than 2
He's only been suspended once iirc...this guy gets away with so much shit you'd think he must be favored

[sonick]

Anybody notice sometime in the 2nd I think, Hutton made this really sick between-the-legs move in the defensive corner to evade a forechecker, then made a neat outlet pass to the middle (luckily no Flames in the area it was a risky pass). Can't find a gif as it was a pretty minor play, but really shows the skill and confidence of the kid.

[68style]

I don't get why big bad Lucic always gets his big ass nose so out of joint anytime someone touches him... I mean, you can't take a little hipcheck from Logan Couture? Bitch please.

[6o4__boi]

I'm pretty sure Lucic isn't wired right up there if you know what I mean.
Reminds me of an unstable dog
His good days are well behind him...I really hope Canucks don't bother with him next off season.

[murd0c]

I would be ok with him coming here if it was 4 year deal worth 12mill

[Durrann]

I'm impressed with Bartkowski's skating and puck handling
he can definitely take it from coast to coast

[Nabatron]

^he can take it coast to coast but then just dumps it! rather him take it to the net or atleast shoot on net instead of just dumping but yeah hes pretty solid overall!

My god sbisa just cannot make the simple play he has a brain fart a few times a game and it always costs us! It started a flames comeback but good thing flames fizzled out...

[sonick]

^he can take it coast to coast but then just dumps it! rather him take it to the net or atleast shoot on net instead of just dumping but yeah hes pretty solid overall!

Ya I notice on the big rushes he kinda runs into the D and just lets it go into the corner or loses it. However, IIRC both times there was no open forward support for him to pass to or to retrieve the puck.

Has the ability to, just gotta work on the last part. Still promising.

[m3thods]

Ya I notice on the big rushes he kinda runs into the D and just lets it go into the corner or loses it. However, IIRC both times there was no open forward support for him to pass to or to retrieve the puck.

Has the ability to, just gotta work on the last part. Still promising.

This. Every time Bartkowski rushed the puck up, it was either during a change or there was no support on the far side. That said, I'm probably thinking he's reluctant since he's essentially first/second person out when Weber comes back in.

[Jmac]

Bartkowski is a trap breaker.

[m3thods]

You can really see why so many vets said Hutton impressed them the most (out of the new guys). Along with his skill and confidence with the puck, his enthusiasm is infectious listening to his interviews. Hopefully it continues on if he sticks around for the dog-days of December-February.

[Nabatron]

yeah hutton is a stud! kid is going to be the quarter back on the pp for years to come..canucks need more promising dman like him but so far so good!

[Ch28]

http://fat.gfycat.com/NextHauntingHake.mp4

McCann shouldve got an assist

I don't understand how that wasn't an assist.

McCann --> Burrows --> goal

[Ch28]

I would be ok with him coming here if it was 4 year deal worth 12mill

Looch is like Byfuglien. Everyone hates them until they start playing for your team. He's the prototypical player to play with the Sedins

[Nabatron]

I dont see him as a good fit with the sedins seems too slow! would rather have him on the second line or just even on the team so other teams wouldnt fuck with us...ie Calgary and other big teams in the west!

[Jmac]

No hearings for both Brown and Lucic.

[white rocket]

I don't get why big bad Lucic always gets his big ass nose so out of joint anytime someone touches him... I mean, you can't take a little hipcheck from Logan Couture? Bitch please.

Seriously! You're a fucking enforcer so obviously peeps are gonna take a run at you. Take that shit like a man and score a fucking goal for your team or make a smart play or something. But don't get all pre-school playground butt hurt and, in turn, hurt your teams chances at winning. Not that that's what happened but short fuses lead to bad decisions.

Lucic with the Sedin's would actually be great IMO.

[6o4__boi]

My god sbisa just cannot make the simple play he has a brain fart a few times a game and it always costs us! It started a flames comeback but good thing flames fizzled out...

Brace yourself for a season and more of this
https://twitter.com/ZoSoNuck/status/651964181957079040

No hearings for both Brown and Lucic.

Figures, Brown is untouchable. That guy is the king of getting away with shit.

[Ch28]

I dont see him as a good fit with the sedins seems too slow! would rather have him on the second line or just even on the team so other teams wouldnt fuck with us...ie Calgary and other big teams in the west!

You make it sound like the Sedins have the foot speed of Pavel Bure. Speed doesn't matter so much since the Sedins are a possession and puck control line

[SumAznGuy]

I don't understand how that wasn't an assist.

McCann --> Burrows --> goal

The way it was explained was that it counted as an own goal so only credit is given to the last opposing player that touched the puck.

IE Billy Smith being the first goalie to "score" a goal.

Same thing happened last year when Wideman scored into his own goal on a delayed penalty call. Goal was credited to Weber.

But for McCann's sake, I would argue it as being a deflected own goal and give McCann the apple.

[CRS]

Had to follow-up with playnow about this ticket. I know that there was at least of couple of us that made this bet too.

http://i.imgur.com/Snb1AV0.png

So if you haven't had your winnings deposited, follow-up with them!

Though I'm not sure who it was that posted this bet (7seven, probably?), big shout to you to!

[RRxtar]

Ya I notice on the big rushes he kinda runs into the D and just lets it go into the corner or loses it. However, IIRC both times there was no open forward support for him to pass to or to retrieve the puck.

Has the ability to, just gotta work on the last part. Still promising.
this kind of thing isn't necessarily the player's fault. the coach should put a play together to get a guy somewhere to make a play to.

[Ch28]

This might possibly be the best hockey gif of all time

http://i.imgur.com/KrMJf7a.gif

[604778]

Dat snipe. 1st NHL goal for Eichel.

e0hYZgU2t73

[Gh0stRider]

first look at 3 vs 3 OT.

this is exciting

[7seven]

Had to follow-up with playnow about this ticket. I know that there was at least of couple of us that made this bet too.

http://i.imgur.com/Snb1AV0.png

So if you haven't had your winnings deposited, follow-up with them!

Though I'm not sure who it was that posted this bet (7seven, probably?), big shout to you to!

Lol yup, and I totally forgot about it, didn't see it posted yet to my account, but I've been having a pretty awesome start to NCAAF/NFL betting so totally haven't been paying attention to my hockey bets, thanks for the reminder.

Dat snipe. 1st NHL goal for Eichel.

e0hYZgU2t73

Wonder if I'm the only one in Vancouver wearing an Eichel jersey today :fullofwin: Eichel was a beast during the 3rd period, had an ok start during 1st and 2nd periods but you could definitely see some nerves playing in his 1st NHL game. Sam Reinhart looked pretty good too.

[JesseBlue]

Theres something about eichel that oozes coolness....i think the chip on his shoulder for always being thought of the consolation prize is pushing him to be better. Sabres will be be real threat with him around

[EuterVanWasser]

Theres something about eichel that oozes coolness....i think the chip on his shoulder for always being thought of the consolation prize is pushing him to be better. Sabres will be be real threat with him around

http://i.giphy.com/O5NyCibf93upy.gif

Listen, I'm all for Eichel, but.. come on, it's the Sabres :)

[beansbaxter]

first look at 3 vs 3 OT.

this is exciting

https://twitter.com/strombone1/status/652307929937379328

:lawl:

[trancehead]

Eichel's strides are unreal. some plays made are like Jagr as well -- using his big frame to shield people from the puck and his almost unmovable. to be able to do this at age 18/19 against NHL defenseman is impressive

[6o4__boi]

Going with my gut and still picking Jack over Mac on points and Calder

[Verdasco]

here is video of first 3 on 3 OT... HOLY FUCK.. i am on the edge of my seat!! how did mason stop so many saves??!? first game of 3 on 3 OT and it feels like playoff hockey ! jESUS CHRIST HOCKEY IS BACKK!!

:lawl: lu is gonna shit his pants and all of the other goalies in the NHL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MQV-BeMvac

[AzNightmare]

Wow. Now that's exciting hockey!!

lol, the game changes so much. Only in such an open game would you see a bank pass off the boards back to yourself.

[spoon.ek9]

I remember someone doing that just the other day in the game. Can't remember who though, they replayed the video to highlight it.

[Gumby]

Seeing the 3-on-3 OT reminds me of those hockey arcade games in the 90s, such as Wayne Gretzky's 3D Hockey, etc. :D

[Ronin]

LOL so much open ice.

[dat_steve]

wow that shot counter just keeps going and going lol

[Sentinel]

Can't wait to see what the nucks can do. Especially sedins with edler.

[AzNightmare]

Then again, it was because the goalies were playing so well that helped make it exciting... OT probably should have ended after the first or second scoring attempt in that game.

Not sure if all OT's will be this good.

[Liquid_o2]

Garrison... :okay:

[Jmac]

Kings-Richards-NHL-NHLPA agree on settlement to Mike Richards contract termination.

Kings will still be hit with cap recapture penalty plus a special buyout penalty spread out over 15 years (as opposed to the usual 10 as Richards had 5 years remaining). Exact figure on cap penalty has yet to be released.

Richards is officially an unrestricted free agent now.

[jeedee]

^Los Angeles will reportedly pay a fixed annual percentage of the settlement against the salary cap to go along with a $1.32 million cap recapture penalty, according to Sportsnet's John Shannon.

1.32M + X.xxM till 2031? :heckno:

[radioman]

So can someone give me the coles notes on this one.

He was found with possession of drugs yet his contract is not voided?

[XplicitLuder]

something like that ^ plus im guessing the Kings must have known about his issues and the way they decided to help was "send him to the minors" so they didnt really do much to help. This is just my opinion and thats why theyre on the hook for a certain amount

[EmperorIS]

His fiancé also left him. This guy should be on the suicide watch. No joke