It's hilarious that they are actually putting some effort into the farm team now that it's in Abbotsford instead of Utica. Is hilarious the right word? Pathetic?
It's hilarious that they are actually putting some effort into the farm team now that it's in Abbotsford instead of Utica. Is hilarious the right word? Pathetic?
It's hilarious that they are actually putting some effort into the farm team now that it's in Abbotsford instead of Utica. Is hilarious the right word? Pathetic?
While true - I wouldn’t underestimate the fact that it’s a pro hockey team in Fraser Valley. A lot of the guys they are signing are locals who probably love the idea of playing close to home.
I don’t know that Utica was home to a lot of pro hockey players.
Utica had a decent team over the years. They went to league final and were a good offensive team last two years. People listen to Bad Goalie's game summaries and think team was terrible. It was a well stocked AHL team. Sometimes not on purpose but they always were a competitive team. The woe is me sentiment about being abandoned was always a false narrative.Feel bad for Utica. Looks like the Aviators will ice a halfway decent team, though I also don't see any of these guys as more than injury call-up fodder long-term for the Canucks. Which prospects will we have there? Woo? Klimovich? Maybe Juolevi goes back down?
The Canucks don't want their Abbotsford AHL team to suck right in their backyard, so they're loading up with quality players who may be fringe NHL'ers, but they're big time players in the AHL.Feel bad for Utica. Looks like the Aviators will ice a halfway decent team, though I also don't see any of these guys as more than injury call-up fodder long-term for the Canucks. Which prospects will we have there? Woo? Klimovich? Maybe Juolevi goes back down?
small like TB?Seemed like he might actually make the Avalanche a few seasons ago but has faded since. Another small center and with Petan makes Abby small down the middle. Good play maker ast the AHL level..