It would be awesome to see the Sedins re-sign like Fisher

[12u55]

I rarely post on here, but man... I know it’s a pipe dream, but if we’re still in the playoff race later in the season, I really hope the Sedins consider coming back one last time like Fisher did with the Preds. Petterson is something special and they should have stuck around to play at least one year with him.

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[F A N]

I rarely post on here, but man... I know it’s a pipe dream, but if we’re still in the playoff race later in the season, I really hope the Sedins consider coming back one last time like Fisher did with the Preds. Petterson is something special and they should have stuck around to play at least one year with him.

I'm not sure if the Sedins would make the Canucks better at this point. If Horvat and Pettersson are anchoring the 1st and 2nd lines, the Sedins don't really have a fit on this team.

 

[12u55]

I'm not sure if the Sedins would make the Canucks better at this point. If Horvat and Pettersson are anchoring the 1st and 2nd lines, the Sedins don't really have a fit on this team.

I always thought at their age now, they would be perfect 3rd liners. There’s times when older players get rejuvenated with young players. My primary example would be Sakic when Duchene was drafted. I believe Sakic hit somewhere around 90.

 

[12u55]

Of course it’s a pipe dream, we won’t make the playoffs and the Sedins will remain retired.

 

[F A N]

I always thought at their age now, they would be perfect 3rd liners. There’s times when older players get rejuvenated with young players. My primary example would be Sakic when Duchene was drafted. I believe Sakic hit somewhere around 90.

The problem is that the Sedins have slowed down to a point where they have become more or less defensive liabilities. The Canucks want to play a fast and skilled game and the Sedins aren't fast.

 

[12u55]

The problem is that the Sedins have slowed down to a point where they have become more or less defensive liabilities. The Canucks want to play a fast and skilled game and the Sedins aren't fast.

I do think losing did take a toll on them mentally to go along with a lot of poor management decisions that didn’t help. The defence now is atrocious watching Pouliot bobble the puck almost every play. Keep in mind, they did light it up for their last game at home. They were motivated and they turned back the clock.

 

[Intangibos]

The problem is that the Sedins have slowed down to a point where they have become more or less defensive liabilities. The Canucks want to play a fast and skilled game and the Sedins aren't fast.

To be fair that could be because they were trying to play an offensive game and cheating. The Sedins have always been puck control players and if they focused on the defensive aspect of the game they could probably retrieve the puck in the defensive zone and move it up the ice while putting up low point totals. Let them be PP specialists with Pettersson.

It's moot though because we will not be in the playoff race, nor do I think the Sedins would have any interest in doing this. They would have to change their game entirely and that takes time.

 

[Brock Boeser]

The problem is that the Sedins have slowed down to a point where they have become more or less defensive liabilities. The Canucks want to play a fast and skilled game and the Sedins aren't fast.

They’d be more effective than every forward bar our 3 young guns. PP2 would get a boost as well.

 

[12u55]

To be fair that could be because they were trying to play an offensive game and cheating. The Sedins have always been puck control players and if they focused on the defensive aspect of the game they could probably retrieve the puck in the defensive zone and move it up the ice while putting up low point totals. Let them be PP specialists with Pettersson.

It's moot though because we will not be in the playoff race, nor do I think the Sedins would have any interest in doing this. They would have to change their game entirely and that takes time.

I agree it’s not going to happen. But to think of the line up possibility with the Sedins, adding Hughes at the end of his college season, and possibly Juolevi jumping in if he grows as a player in the A. It really doesn’t sound bad.

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

They’d be more effective than every forward bar our 3 young guns. PP2 would get a boost as well.

Yes...but I really doubt they will have the engine to not be liabilities defensively now after not having their usual schedule this summer

 

[Nomobo]

Of course it’s a pipe dream, we won’t make the playoffs and the Sedins will remain retired.

One of those things is much closer to reality than the other.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

I’d love to see the Twins back for another ride, but they both seem very content with their post-hockey lives, spending time with their families and doing things they were contractually not allowed to do as NHL players - such as skiing.

The team is headed in a new direction now, lead by guys who learned from their lead such as Horvat and Boeser.

 

[krutovsdonut]

i think the sedins right now would disrupt the team not help it, especially in terms of flow, and they would take away ice time from guys who need and deserve it. i don't think it's a coincidence the team is emerging right now with all the defensive babysitters injured. the younger players are relishing the chance to do it themselves. i doubt it is sustainable for long right now, but the swagger and willingness to slug it out is what we want to encourage.

 

[VanJack]

You have to appreciate that in the last year of their careers, the Sedins were getting sheltered minutes with offensive zone-starts and ample pp time on Newell Brown's rejuvenated pp. Their d-zone stats were awful. They just couldn't be effective third line players if they were to come back.

Mike Fischer on the other hand could easily slot into a 3-4 line center position with the Preds, taking d-zone faceoffs and killing penalties. So the reality is, there just wouldn't a role for the Sedins on the current version of the Canucks.

 

[Nomobo]

i think the sedins right now would disrupt the team not help it, especially in terms of flow, and they would take away ice time from guys who need and deserve it. i don't think it's a coincidence the team is emerging right now with all the defensive babysitters injured. the younger players are relishing the chance to do it themselves. i doubt it is sustainable for long right now, but the swagger and willingness to slug it out is what we want to encourage.

I think they would affect our style of play too. Great to see the hustle from the kids. I do see us competing for a spot in the show though especially considering the points we’re racking up while having all these injury issues.

 

[krutovsdonut]

I think they would affect our style of play too. Great to see the hustle from the kids. I do see us competing for a spot in the show though especially considering the points we’re racking up while having all these injury issues.

if they compete for the playoffs into next year, i think it will be with help from the babysitters and playing tight hockey. the way they played last night is not going to cut it in january.

 

[Nomobo]

if they compete for the playoffs into next year, i think it will be with help from the babysitters and playing tight hockey. the way they played last night is not going to cut it in january.

Of course, we’ll need those guys back to be more balanced. It’s all about having a balanced group.
That elusive middle ground.

 

[StreetHawk]

To be fair that could be because they were trying to play an offensive game and cheating. The Sedins have always been puck control players and if they focused on the defensive aspect of the game they could probably retrieve the puck in the defensive zone and move it up the ice while putting up low point totals. Let them be PP specialists with Pettersson.

It's moot though because we will not be in the playoff race, nor do I think the Sedins would have any interest in doing this. They would have to change their game entirely and that takes time.

I don’t think they would match up too well since sutter plays the 3C role and he gets the matchup with the top lines.

Can’t imagine the sedins against McDavid, MacKinnon, monahan and doing well against that speed.

 

[Addison Rae]

One of those things is much closer to reality than the other.

Come on Bonose after the pack it in tankers comment last year, just don’t even go there. Enjoy the season, like I am and stop thinking about things like the playoffs.

 

[Nomobo]

Come on Bonose after the pack it in tankers comment last year, just don’t even go there. Enjoy the season, like I am and stop thinking about things like the playoffs.

What’s wrong with hoping for playoffs?

 

[Addison Rae]

What’s wrong with hoping for playoffs?

Nothing wrong with it all, I’m hoping for the playoffs too. Saying it’s realistic though after what happened last year seems like you haven’t learned your lesson.

 

[yvrtojfk]

Nah fam.

 

[krutovsdonut]

the playoffs is probably more realistic than 31st and hughes right now. both are definitely a stretch, but between the changing of the guard in the pacific, the play of young guys so far, and the quality of the babysitters, i think we'll be closer to the playoffs than 31st.

let's hope that aqualini does not get over excited and makes us buyers again.

 

[Nomobo]

Nothing wrong with it all, I’m hoping for the playoffs too. Saying it’s realistic though after what happened last year seems like you haven’t learned your lesson.

What’s the lesson? Not to be be optimistic?
Would it be beyond your wildest dreams? To make the show? Just can’t see it, eh?

 

[12u55]

I’ve played sports all my life and from my personal experience there’s definitely a psychological aspect that comes in play on a winning team or losing team. To think about it, after 2-3 years of straight losing, travelling, and being around AHL quality players they had enough. They probably thought this year would be the same and let the young guys play and be with their families. If you watch their last game at home, they were flying. For 82 games I don’t think they keep up that pace but they still would have enough in tank to be effective. I’m sure it has crossed their minds that they made a mistake by retiring. Would love to see them in the playoffs one more time!