Pre-Game Talk: GM 25: Vancouver Canucks @ Columbus Blue Jackets - March 12 - 4:00PM PST - SPAC

[TruGr1t]

Well, he (Malhotra, technically, but Manny was taking Ebbett's place for now) was on a line with Raymond and Hansen in practice.

Haha, no way. Ebbett comes up and gets the choice wingers?

 

[Pip]

Well, he (Malhotra, technically, but Manny was taking Ebbett's place for now) was on a line with Raymond and Hansen in practice.

**** this ****ing ****

in my honest opinion

 

[Bourne Endeavor]

Schroeder isn't just scratched - he's been re-assigned to Chicago.

Really?

Although, maybe that is good for him - what with how AV likes to use him.

Well, he (Malhotra, technically, but Manny was taking Ebbett's place for now) was on a line with Raymond and Hansen in practice.

 

[y2kcanucks]

Pretty much sums up my thoughts of this whole Ebbett thing.

 

[blueschooler]

Must win this game, Vigneault's job should be on the line. Two losses to CBJ in a week is not acceptable.

 

[asdfman]

Well, he (Malhotra, technically, but Manny was taking Ebbett's place for now) was on a line with Raymond and Hansen in practice.

 

[Bourne Endeavor]

Must win this game, Vigneault's job should be on the line. Two losses to CBJ in a week is not acceptable.

Better hope for a score of 20-0, cause that may be the only way AV gets fired even if we do lose.

 

[BenningHurtsMySoul]

4-1 CBJ.

Obligatory Hansen goal in a loss.

Vigneault gets canned.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Pretty much sums up my thoughts of this whole Ebbett thing.

Yup, me as well.

I'm not even all that opposed to sending him down for more seasoning - but the fact that he got saddled with Weise and Sestito for wingers, whereas Ebbett comes waltzing back in and gets to ride with Raymond and Hansen...

You talk about putting players in situations to succeed. And I understand the PP time, and the fact that he didn't score any goals/assists in that situation, but look at the other members of the PP crew - just how many of them scored?

I'd better stop before I hijack the thread. Frustrating.

 

[Royal Canuck]

We lose this one, were in deeeeeep trouble.

 

[opendoor]

I don't know if it's funny or sad that in a time when Vigneault is probably feeling like his job might be on the line that his big answer is Ebbett on the 2nd line.

 

[y2kcanucks]

Yup, me as well.

I'm not even all that opposed to sending him down for more seasoning - but the fact that he got saddled with Weise and Sestito for wingers, whereas Ebbett comes waltzing back in and gets to ride with Raymond and Hansen...

You talk about putting players in situations to succeed. And I understand the PP time, and the fact that he didn't score any goals/assists in that situation, but look at the other members of the PP crew - just how many of them scored?

I'd better stop before I hijack the thread. Frustrating.

What's worse is that Raymond and Hansen are playing with a better player today in practice than they will in tomorrow's game. I think Manny despite his eye condition is still a more effective player out there than Ebbett.

 

[EpochLink]

We lose, Vigneault gets canned

Or he will have restless fire av chants come Rogers Arena

 

[Pip]

Yup, me as well.

I'm not even all that opposed to sending him down for more seasoning - but the fact that he got saddled with Weise and Sestito for wingers, whereas Ebbett comes waltzing back in and gets to ride with Raymond and Hansen...

You talk about putting players in situations to succeed. And I understand the PP time, and the fact that he didn't score any goals/assists in that situation, but look at the other members of the PP crew - just how many of them scored?

I'd better stop before I hijack the thread. Frustrating.

this is the biggest thing that annoys me about the situation

 

[luongo321]

Must win this game, Vigneault's job should be on the line. Two losses to CBJ in a week is not acceptable.

Shouldn't it be a must lose then?

this is the biggest thing that annoys me about the situation

me too. AV, I hope this is the last game I ever see you behind that Canucks bench. Maybe I'll send you some gum in a care package with a signed keith ballard picture wearing the A.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

What's worse is that Raymond and Hansen are playing with a better player today in practice than they will in tomorrow's game. I think Manny despite his eye condition is still a more effective player out there than Ebbett.

I really do feel for Ebbett - it's not his fault. But I think this is just a boneheaded decision. Again, not because Schroeder's being sent back down, but because of the linemates each one is/was being given.

 

[luongo321]

We lose, Vigneault gets canned

Or he will have restless fire av chants come Rogers Arena

oh man, I might buy a ticket just to get this started.

 

[Outside99*]

Well, he (Malhotra, technically, but Manny was taking Ebbett's place for now) was on a line with Raymond and Hansen in practice.

This makes sense - Ebbett has produced at this level and usually makes smart plays offensively.

Next move hopefully is Burr centering Higgins and Booth with Lapierre back to the 4th line.

 

[Bourne Endeavor]

I really do feel for Ebbett - it's not his fault. But I think this is just a boneheaded decision. Again, not because Schroeder's being sent back down, but because of the linemates each one is/was being given.

It's the same scenario Schroeder was placed in, just in reverse. Instead of being given scrub linemates, Ebbett is getting guys significantly above his play level. Both cases are putting the guys in a position where they cannot hope to succeed.

 

[LolClarkson*]

i don't even think ruff is the answer, but still: L O S E 4 L I N D Y

I'm not watching the game. And Gillis will do the usual thing and buy some time by firing the coach.

Aquilini supported Dave Nonis until the day he was fired. I hope he does the same with Gillis.

It's too late for Lindy, Grabner and Hodgson are already gone.

 

[Johnny Canucker]

Schroeder's scratched for Ebbett? Not that Schroeder has played great but ugh... Ebbett in the lineup scares me. You just know he'll end up on the second.

Schroeder is terrible. He has played in 22 games and on the PP and has scored in 1 of them.

 

[Canucks LB]

Did somebody seriously say schroader has played "great".

he has been bad, and that's being generous

 

[Pip]

Did somebody seriously say schroader has played "great".

he has been bad, and that's being generous

not sure who this is?

 

[Bourne Endeavor]

Schroeder is terrible. He has played in 22 games and on the PP and has scored in 1 of them.

And yet he is still better than Ebbett. The kid lost all confidence because he was constantly put in a no win situation. Why in the world AV thought him playing the point was a good thing, is beyond me.

 

[Pip]

Schroeder is terrible. He has played in 22 games and on the PP and has scored in 1 of them.

22 games and he is done? Better just retire I guess. Cause he didnt live up to the incredible production of Kassian or Hodgson in their first 20 games