Post-Game Talk: Pre-Season Game #2: Edmonton Oilers @ Vancouver Canucks || Sept 18/13 @ 7PM Part II

[Pip]

Well, the Corrado jersey isn't what's going to make you look like a tool.

Your face will (ohburn).

Jay kay, we cool.

disses for days

 

[MS]

Not sure why people think Tanev and Corrado are competing for a spot.

Teams carry 6 defenders there's plenty of room for both of them. Guys like Weber and Alberts are the ones in trouble based on Corrado's play.

 

[Eddy Punch Clock]

Not sure why people think Tanev and Corrado are competing for a spot.

Teams carry 6 defenders there's plenty of room for both of them. Guys like Weber and Alberts are the ones in trouble based on Corrado's play.

Just sort of feels like it with their ages. Don't want to be too young on the back end.

But yeah, it's not necessarily a one or the other situation.

 

[shortshorts]

Not sure why people think Tanev and Corrado are competing for a spot.

Teams carry 6 defenders there's plenty of room for both of them. Guys like Weber and Alberts are the ones in trouble based on Corrado's play.

Given our injury woes, keeping both is a strong possibility.

 

[thepuckmonster]

Given our injury woes, keeping both is a strong possibility.

As evidenced by last night, we're starting really early on our D injuries this season.

 

[Eddy Punch Clock]

As evidenced by last night, we're starting really early on our D injuries this season.

Naw, just getting a couple more out of the way that were supposed to happen in the playoffs last year.

Even the hockey gods though we'd go at least a little further than a sweep.

I think we're paid in full now.

 

[thepuckmonster]

Naw, just getting a couple more out of the way that were supposed to happen in the playoffs last year.

Even the hockey gods though we'd go at least a little further than a sweep.

I think we're paid in full now.

Maybe Luongo made a bad bet playing online poker and that was the debt to pay.

 

[Eddy Punch Clock]

Maybe Luongo made a bad bet playing online poker and that was the debt to pay.

I think his embarrassing first period last night should have sufficed.

 

[PG Canuck]

Not sure why people think Tanev and Corrado are competing for a spot.

Teams carry 6 defenders there's plenty of room for both of them. Guys like Weber and Alberts are the ones in trouble based on Corrado's play.

Tanev is competing for a spot? News to me. He's a lock.

 

[Drop the Sopel]

Just sort of feels like it with their ages. Don't want to be too young on the back end.

Tanev's age shouldn't be a concern though. He brings the consistency and reliability of a 10 year vet. He's only going to get better too. Same goes for Corrado in a way - he looks mature and composed beyond his years.

I wouldn't look at moving either one of these guys. Bieksa on the other hand... If Bieksa could bring back a good forward with a more manageable cap hit, it would do wonders for our chances of improving the forward corps.

I actually really like the make up of the top 6 with Corrado in it. Quick puck movement and good outlets from 1 through 6. Will really help the forward group look better than they are.

 

[MS]

Tanev is competing for a spot? News to me. He's a lock.

He's obviously not going to the minors, but there have been a lot of 'Corrado will make Tanev expendable' comments on here lately. And I don't really get it.

 

[denkiteki]

Not sure why people think Tanev and Corrado are competing for a spot.

Teams carry 6 defenders there's plenty of room for both of them. Guys like Weber and Alberts are the ones in trouble based on Corrado's play.

Doubt too many fans think Corrado and Tanev are competing and those that do probably also think KB3 is competing with them for a spot and Hamhuis is competing with Alberts for a spot

Tanev based on his play, waiver status, and contract is a virtual lock to make the team. Only way he doesn't is if he gets hurt or plays his way off the team in the REGULAR SEASON.

 

[y2kcanucks]

Our defense is pretty set IMO:

Garrison-Bieksa
Edler-Tanev
Hamhuis-Corrado

 

[monster_bertuzzi]

Our defense is pretty set IMO:

Garrison-Bieksa
Edler-Tanev
Hamhuis-Corrado

Switch Hamhuis and Garry. But yeah, it's set and it's going to keep us in a lot of games as well as Lou.

 

[Proto]

Our RH depth is way too weak for a Tanev trade unless it's a packaged deal with us getting the better player + a 3rd pairing RD.

Not sure about this. They could easily move Garrison back to the right side, where he excelled last year. Garrison/Bieksa/Corrado/Weber would be very good depth.

I'm not saying they will trade Tanev, just that it wouldn't surprise me if Gillis is willing to part with Tanev if the right opportunity was there.

 

[Proto]

Not sure why people think Tanev and Corrado are competing for a spot.

Teams carry 6 defenders there's plenty of room for both of them. Guys like Weber and Alberts are the ones in trouble based on Corrado's play.

It depends how the Canucks want to structure their D. If they're going to run 3 pairings, then that could well be the case. If not, then Corrado could be down in Utica, especially since he's waiver exempt.

I just think moving forward Tanev is an expendable asset if you need him as part of a trade package.

Personally, I'd prefer to move Bieksa and put Garrison back on the right side if necessary, but Gillis doesn't seem remotely interested in moving Bieksa.

 

[quat]

Tanev's age shouldn't be a concern though. He brings the consistency and reliability of a 10 year vet. He's only going to get better too. Same goes for Corrado in a way - he looks mature and composed beyond his years.

I wouldn't look at moving either one of these guys. Bieksa on the other hand... If Bieksa could bring back a good forward with a more manageable cap hit, it would do wonders for our chances of improving the forward corps.

I actually really like the make up of the top 6 with Corrado in it. Quick puck movement and good outlets from 1 through 6. Will really help the forward group look better than they are.

But no one on the team scowls like Bieksa! We'd be losing our most scowliest guy with no one to fill the void. Garrison? Tanev?? HA!

 

[quat]

He's obviously not going to the minors, but there have been a lot of 'Corrado will make Tanev expendable' comments on here lately. And I don't really get it.

Sort of like how one Sedin makes the other expendable. No need for two when you can have just one.

 

[CherryToke]

Our defense is pretty set IMO:

Garrison-Bieksa
Edler-Tanev
Hamhuis-Corrado

not bad other than the glaring hole that is a PP QB

 

[monster_bertuzzi]

not bad other than the glaring hole that is a PP QB

Edler is an ok #1 unit QB if his head is out of his ass.

 

[Drop the Sopel]

not bad other than the glaring hole that is a PP QB

Henrik Sedin quarterbacks the PP. The twins move the puck extremely well and Kesler, Garrison and Edler can rip it. If Kesler is healthy, the PP should be back in the top 10.

 

[thepuckmonster]

Henrik Sedin quarterbacks the PP. The twins move the puck extremely well and Kesler, Garrison and Edler can rip it. If Kesler is healthy, the PP should be back in the top 10.

Yeah, I don't get where this whole "Ehrhoff QB'd the PP" came from.

 

[CherryToke]

Henrik Sedin quarterbacks the PP. The twins move the puck extremely well and Kesler, Garrison and Edler can rip it. If Kesler is healthy, the PP should be back in the top 10.

if we had a PP QB on the point it could be top 1.

Edler is terrible on the point

 

[leftwinglockdown]

if we had a PP QB on the point it could be top 1.

Edler is terrible on the point

Yeah, let's not put our highest paid d-man on the PP. I mean, he only gets like 40-50pts a season. That is definitely terrible.

 

[Drop the Sopel]

if we had a PP QB on the point it could be top 1.

Edler is terrible on the point

Edler has an outstanding shot. That alone makes him a good PP defenseman. Same goes for Garrison - he too doesn't move the puck that well or quickly but the shot makes him dangerous.

You need a few different shooting options, a net front presence and good puck movement to have an effective PP. The Canucks have all these elements and I expect their PP will once again be a dangerous weapon. It only really struggles when Kesler is out of the lineup. If he's in, it'll do well IMO.