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Canucks Training Camp: Day 2 Over
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never forget
I agree with this comment: http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showpost.php?p=52204397&postcount=50
http://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=650350
So pretty much the exact same as today, except Booth is back and Kassian is sitting it out.
Either his back still hurts or the Canucks sent him down (which I really doubt).
So pretty much the exact same as today, except Booth is back and Kassian is sitting it out.
Either his back still hurts or the Canucks sent him down (which I really doubt).
No, for group A.
But things can change.
Last night they had Connauton listed to play with Bieksa today, but Hamhuis ended up playing. And now Connauton is listed with Bieksa again.
Yup.
Weise was a great pickup last season. He had some stretches of games where he was a terrific bottom-6 forward - physical without taking penalties, good defensively, stuck up for teammates, decent offensive skills. There's a lot to work with there.
He also had some stretches where he blended into the woodwork, which is completely normal for a rookie in his first NHL season. But even then, he wasn't hurting the team.
It was because people want a goon who wins fights, and get irrationally angry when a Canuck loses a fight.
Winning fights is irrelevent. I'll take a Dale Weise who sticks his nose in for a teammate and loses over a spot-picker like Bieksa who wins every fight, every day of the week.
Whether he wins or loses, Weise was being a big-time team-first guy and keeping the other team honest. Major points to him.
I never understood the Weise had either, he was a terrific waiver pickup. Could be worked into a Hansen but so far he has shown enough sense to cycle well, gets physical and isn't afraid to take the puck to the net. He should absolutely be in our 4th line.
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Interview clips are up on CDC re: Day #2; looks like Edler and Garrison are becoming fast friends. 
Interview clips are up on CDC re: Day #2; looks like Edler and Garrison are becoming fast friends.
I hope they become BFFs so Edler will want to stay/re-sign at a good price.
Interview clips are up on CDC re: Day #2; looks like Edler and Garrison are becoming fast friends.
BFFS for life.
I love garrisons beard. I can't wait to see it 3 rounds deep.
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Interview clips are up on CDC re: Day #2; looks like Edler and Garrison are becoming fast friends.
Good, very very good.
Nope you forgot about that discussion. Most agreed Weise is the better hockey player and younger (birthdates don't lie).
But whether he is a better fit for the 4th line is a different discussion.
If my memory serves correct, he stunk and while willing to stand up for his teammates he couldn't really fight either.
That's not true, everything is relevant.
Hockey is about momentum, if winning a fight can pump up a crowd and hence give a positive impact on the team, then it matters.
But its not clear cut. You can still gain momentum if you lose a fight. For example if Daniel Sedin fights Chara, gets beat up. But comes back the next fight not worse for wear, that might pump up the team and make them play better.
If having a tough player will allow your teammates to play braver, then it matters. On the other hand, if your team lacks toughness, and players are playing more soft, then its obvious you lack toughness on the team.
I give a bunch of credit to Weise as well. He really stepped up in the Bruins game.
At the end of the day, you do want 1 or a few players that can fight WELL, to handle the certain situations.
Makes senses that some canucks seemed to have helped with the Vandermeer acquisition. And his main trait is his toughness and ability to fight heavyweights.
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BFFS for life.
I love garrisons beard. I can't wait to see it 3 rounds deep.
That thing is impressive. 3 rounds deep? Maybe it can reach Shea Weber potential and then just put him on the ice with a plaid shirt and a toque and he can be our mascot during intermissions.
Thanks for the reports today guys. Garrison is sounding impressive. My first impression was that he looks absolutely solid on his skates and with his full equipment on, he looks like a football player on the ice.
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So early indiciations are that Garrison came as advertised. Excellent! Not only should his shot help on the PP, but he adds a much needed defensive anchor to the 2nd pairing. And god forbid should Hamhuis get injured, we are in a much better shape to absorb his tough minutes.
What ever happend to the Tom Kotsopolous rumours? Would love to see him in the bottom 6. Rugged and scrappy and not a scrub - more of what the team needs.
Jason Garrison's nickname: Johnny Canuck
who else thinks he looks like the perfect depiction of what Johnny Canuck would look like with that grizzled beard?
who else thinks he looks like the perfect depiction of what Johnny Canuck would look like with that grizzled beard?
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