Post-Game Talk: [GM41] Canucks defeat Islanders | 5-2 (Hughes, Hronek, Pettersson, Myers, & Joshua) | WAGON

[Sykur]

Main board Canucks talk be all like

 

[arttk]

Pdo

Repeat after me, we are the PDO now

 

[vadim sharifijanov]

West coast is the best coast.

3rd line is the 2nd line.

 

[Baby Pettersson]

Is it too early to start thinking about the playoff picture?

Pacific first round is going to be a bloodbath.

If we can avoid the Golden Knights and Kings and let them cannibalize each other over a 7 game series, that would be huge.

Even better if we can get a matchup like Nashville in the first round on top of that.

The 8th seed in the conference will be a clear tier below the rest of the playoff teams. Finishing 1st is as important as ever.

We still play Winnipeg 3 times which is a massive 6 points up for grabs.

 

[Just A Bit Outside]

We’re going to wake up one random work day in February to see that Allvin and Jim have traded our 1st and prospects for a legit 2nd line rental and defensive depth

And I can’t wait

As much as I love the kid, I think Brz is gone by the TDL.

 

[wonton15]

As much as I love the kid, I think Brz is gone by the TDL.

Makes a lot of sense with Hughes here for the next few years. Sell high and attached with the 1st this year, it’s enough value to obtain a great rental.

 

[Vector]

As much as I love the kid, I think Brz is gone by the TDL.

As is my wont, I’m fascinated what his trade value is. Has he elevated himself up to a 1st round pedigree? More than that? High 2nd? Does his quick AHL eligibility make him even more appealing?

 

[Baby Pettersson]

Who are we moving out though? We are right against the cap. We won't be able to grab a player unless we unload a current roster player.

 

[Vector]

Who are we moving out though? We are right against the cap. We won't be able to grab a player unless we unload a current roster player.

Myers and Kuzmenko are the only real candidates.

 

[Bourne Endeavor]

Who are we moving out though? We are right against the cap. We won't be able to grab a player unless we unload a current roster player.

It seems inevitable Kuzmenko will be the cap dump. It's a longshot they trade Myers and I doubt anyone wants Garland gone before the off season if at all.

 

[Baby Pettersson]

Myers and Kuzmenko are the only real candidates.

Kuz makes sense. Myers ain't going anywhere I don't think. We need all the defense players we can get.

 

[Flik]

Mikheyev and Kuzemenko make the most sense to send the other way if we make a trade to grab a high end forward.

 

[Vector]

Kuz makes sense. Myers ain't going anywhere I don't think. We need all the defense players we can get.

Get really creative and trade for Voracek or Little, 8.5m and 5.3m cap hits and pending UFAs, then LTIR him.

 

[Pacific Canuck]

Player has to be a ufa. I can see us sending out kuzmenko and a prospect/pick for a top6. Not really sure what this team needs though

 

[BWJM]

Mikheyev and Kuzemenko make the most sense to send the other way if we make a trade to grab a high end forward.

Mikheyev has definitely put himself on the block as of late

 

[WTG]

Man I love this team

What a whirlwind through the tri-state area. First time completing the Rangers, Devils and Islanders sweep, yooooooo!

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[Pacific Canuck]

Maybe a 2c, but kuzmenko won't bring back that

 

[WTG]

 

[Bourne Endeavor]

Mikheyev has definitely put himself on the block as of late

Problem is with two more years left at 4.75M, he's worth nothing. He's someone I wouldn't even mind paying to dump on say, Chicago or San Jose if it meant we could afford to chase Guentzel in the off season.

 

[Flik]

>snip<

ROFL the lone Oilers fan also laughing is f***ing gold.

 

[arttk]

Who are we moving out though? We are right against the cap. We won't be able to grab a player unless we unload a current roster player.

Trade Myers with as little retention as possible.
Even crazier idea, trade Cole and Myers with little retention. Get 2 2nd rounder +. Trade for 1 defender and 2C.

 

[WTG]

ROFL the lone Oilers fan also laughing is f***ing gold.

ChatGPT is so unhinged. It gave me an imagine so horrific I don't know if I can post it.

 

[bringbacktheskate604]

So I'd say it's a given that Allvin and Rutherford are going to add at the deadline. The question is, do we agree with it? Are we buyers at the deadline and take a run at the cup for what may be one off miracle season or do we stay conservative and let the next few years play out for what could be a possible contention window?

Trading away picks and even a guy like lekkeremaki isn't going to effect the current window imo. Especially if we add a piece that stays beyond this year, it might strengthen it.
Guys in Abby like Podz and Raty hopefully continue to impress and become a part of the core. Aside from Willander, the other prospects could help more by adding a Lindholm or Guentzel. Might be tricky to keep them but not impossible.

 

[orcatown]

Yah ... well... this team is looking more and more legit. Very complete game and sheer dominance at many points.

Good

Most everyone played well but some, in particular, with very good games

Pettersson - maybe he is better on the wing than center. His line has to be the hotttest in the League and Pettersson hockey smarts and puck movement were superb.

Miller - game has matured a great deal since coming here. Does what he has to to allow the team to suceed rather than being off playing his own game. Work off the puck has improved so much. Fact he is making 8 mill (given the way contracts are being upped) is huge for the team. Good on Allvin for making the deal and wise of them to choose Miller over Horvat. Also, have to admit the trade of a first by Benning was one of the few things he got right.

Garland - starting to get a few points. Has been outstanding on the road trip. Tonight just more proof of what he can provide. Line led by Garland were excellent . Noted that if the canucks get scored or if team needs to get back momentum, its the Blueger line that is coming out.

Myers - putting together a good season. Rants about him should be ended but some people are so commtted to blaming things on Myers they won't. Makes a single mijstake and people will be down his throat. People are too concerned about maybe they were wrong about Myers to let the evidence in front of their own eyes be acknowledged.

Hronek - just crippling people with his shots. First goal was a beauty. Thought he was better getting position and in his puck movement in this game than he has been over the last few.

Hughes - just remarkable player - maybe the best in team history. Certainly he must be the best skater team has ever had. Another night were he dominated. Maybe underrated part of his game is his touch with the puck.

Soucy - uses his stick very effectively and seems to improve any pairing he is on. Plays calmly and always seems to move puck to the open player. Got butt-ended in this game and Lee should have got 5.

deSmith - had to make some critical saves late in the first which were important to the win. Probably playing as well as Demko at this time

Others

Mikheyev - improved effort especially in the first two periods. Had better wheels and was much more in the play.

Kuzmenko - obvioulsy the biggest disappointment this year. But he is giving it what he has got and trying to remake his game to suit the Canuck system. (and that's not easy for any player - took Miller a season or two) Was better on the forecheck. However, still needs to move the puck quicker and not take the extra dangle or make the extra move to get space to take a shot.

Hoglander - is improving all aspects of his game. Much less stop and start or lack of back checking. Turning into a bona vide NHLer. In the long run might be a true second liner who can supply offense.

Juulsens - funny how his career has gone. First rounder who appeared a bust and was relegated to the minors. No one, including me, had any faith in him. But he stuck with it and has turned things around. Shows that the scouts who originally saw some potential did see something. Testimony to sticking with it. One thing that has vastly improved is that he moves the puck much faster. In Abbotsford, much more packing the puck before outletting it and a lot less speed in closing on players.

Reffing in this game was so situational. Islanders could have got numerous penalties (although late call on Pageau didn't seem one of them). Refs ignored them since Islanders already a couple of penalties. Instead, they made some make-up calls on the Canucks such as the one on Lafferty.

 

[SillyRabbit]

I don't like the idea of selling low on Kuzmenko.

It's what people wanted to do with Boeser a couple of seasons ago.