Player Discussion Tanner Pearson

[Dr Good Vibes]

It’s hip to be Pear.

 

[Canucks1096]

There is 4800 minutes in a season. 6% is a fair chance?

A player doesn't play 60 mins a game and also the entire game is not 5 on 5

There was 275 mins with Horvat. Let's say on average a 2nd Lind player gets 13 mins of even strength mins on the 2nd line. That equals to about 21 games already. Throw in 105 mins with Petey. That is about 30 games on top 6 mins. Pretending that Virtanen has very a little chance in the top 6 is silly.

 

[M2Beezy]

Best trade our GM made. Pearson for Gudbranson

SOMETHING for Gudbranson was a win
Adding a 3rd to Gudbranson to get a 7th would have been a win

But adding a 60 point pace supporting caste middle 6er is a huge win

Man I like this player

 

[GreatSaveLuongo]

This was a gamble but I'm glad we won.

 

[F A N]

When the Kings signed Pearson to his current contract, the majority of Kings felt that it was a great deal and potential. Great acquisition.

 

[Sneezy]

He has been a surprise, working hard and being in the right place all the time. You never really see him as the highlight guy as we are watching the big names but he has quietly become a workhorse for the team. The Canucks need players like him and Virtanen if they want to go far in the playoffs, especially when the top line gets the top checking line.

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

Damn, didn't know Pearson was passed twice in the draft yet was drafted 30th overall

A big gamble by LA that works out

 

[maroon 6]

He has been a surprise, working hard and being in the right place all the time. You never really see him as the highlight guy as we are watching the big names but he has quietly become a workhorse for the team. The Canucks need players like him and Virtanen if they want to go far in the playoffs, especially when the top line gets the top checking line.

He plays a lot like Horvat which is why I think they work so well together.

 

[F A N]

Clearly Pearson has been a great fit here: 23 goals 49 points in 68 games as a Canuck.

 

[Raistlin]

When he was in the 70s line he was no slouch, all three were possession monsters. Somehow they lost their chemistry and the whole thing fell apart. I have a feeling once they trade Toffoli, he will somehow regain his form like Pearson. We are very fortunate that Horvat just happen to have this uncanny chemistry with him. Huge break for our organisation and JB.

 

[Get North]

He seems to make good defensive plays if he is in the defensive zone. And if he's in the offensive zone, at worst he's hugging the puck to the boards. I don't know if you can win a Cup with a player like that on your 2nd line, but we will probably find out.

 

[maroon 6]

He seems to make good defensive plays if he is in the defensive zone. And if he's in the offensive zone, at worst he's hugging the puck to the boards. I don't know if you can win a Cup with a player like that on your 2nd line, but we will probably find out.

Could be wrong but I believe he was on the 2nd line for the Kings in 2014 when they won the cup for the second time.

 

[UK Canuck]

I think its time to start describing him as a legit top 6 F on this team, he's done nothing since he arrived to not warrant that label

 

[Canucks1096]

Could be wrong but I believe he was on the 2nd line for the Kings in 2014 when they won the cup for the second time.

The 2014 Kings lines was like this in the playoffs

Brown Kopitar Gaborik
Pearson Carter Toffoli
King Stoll Williams

Yes he was on the second line.

 

[Regal]

He seems to make good defensive plays if he is in the defensive zone. And if he's in the offensive zone, at worst he's hugging the puck to the boards. I don't know if you can win a Cup with a player like that on your 2nd line, but we will probably find out.

I think you can, but probably not if he's your 5th best forward unless you have a couple superstars. He was on the 2nd line with the Kings, but was, at best, their 7th best forward. Though, he's improved since then as well.

 

[F A N]

He seems to make good defensive plays if he is in the defensive zone. And if he's in the offensive zone, at worst he's hugging the puck to the boards. I don't know if you can win a Cup with a player like that on your 2nd line, but we will probably find out.

Could be wrong but I believe he was on the 2nd line for the Kings in 2014 when they won the cup for the second time.

Pearson has spent most of his career as a top 6 complimentary player. You can win a Cup with him on your 2nd line if he's producing the way he can. Pearson has won the Cup before playing a 2nd line role.

Pearson will not get in the way of a team winning the Cup. If you look at the wingers who played on the 2nd line in the Cup finals, Pearson is far from being a problem.

 

[VanJack]

Pearson is playing better than at any point in his career with the Kings. He said on 'After Hours' that last season, when he gravitated through three organizations and endured a goal-less drought of 20 games or so, was a wake-up. But fits like a glove on the Horvat line and on pace for career numbers.

Makes me think the Canucks should bring in Tyler Tofoli from the Kings. Can't beat that Stanley Cup pedigree.

 

[Diamonddog01]

Toffoli could be an interesting target. It would all come down to cost.

But back to Pearson, have to admit JB did very well in the LW front in acquiring Pearson and Miller.

 

[bossram]

It's clear Pearson is a legitimate top-six player. There's no reason we can't be competitive with him on a 2nd line.

What they could use is some help on Horvat's other wing. As mentioned by others, Tyler Toffoli would be a phenomenal add.

Miller - Petey - Boeser
Toffoli - Horvat - Pearson

...is actually a really good top-six.

 

[RussianRacket]

Man, can't complain about the Gudbranson trade. Now, before, or ever. What a steal.

 

[bandwagonesque]

Man, can't complain about the Gudbranson trade. Now, before, or ever. What a steal.

I have to take issue with this. More and more these days, I'm coming to the conclusion that the original trade for Gudbranson was poor value. I think more fans will realize this as time goes on.

 

[Diamonddog01]

It's clear Pearson is a legitimate top-six player. There's no reason we can't be competitive with him on a 2nd line.

What they could use is some help on Horvat's other wing. As mentioned by others, Tyler Toffoli would be a phenomenal add.

Miller - Petey - Boeser
Toffoli - Horvat - Pearson

...is actually a really good top-six.

It would be if Pearson and Toffoli weren’t playing their off wings

I have mixed views on acquiring him, for starters he’s a pure rental and it’s unlikely we resign him next year. We also gave up a first in the Miller trade so I’m very leery of giving up more futures.

 

[ddawg1950]

Pearson is playing better than at any point in his career with the Kings. He said on 'After Hours' that last season, when he gravitated through three organizations and endured a goal-less drought of 20 games or so, was a wake-up. But fits like a glove on the Horvat line and on pace for career numbers.

Makes me think the Canucks should bring in Tyler Tofoli from the Kings. Can't beat that Stanley Cup pedigree.

Sometimes it takes a little shock for the light bulb to go on.
This is a guy who works hard every shift and is a key part of the team right now. If it continues, we start to solidify some realistic thoughts of a meaningful playoff appearance.

 

[RussianRacket]

I have to take issue with this. More and more these days, I'm coming to the conclusion that the original trade for Gudbranson was poor value. I think more fans will realize this as time goes on.

Sure. But that trade was years ago. Spilled milk, etc. The Gudbranson trade for Pearson kicks butt. Cheers!

 

[elitepete]

I have to take issue with this. More and more these days, I'm coming to the conclusion that the original trade for Gudbranson was poor value. I think more fans will realize this as time goes on.

Disagree. McCann alone is better than Pearson, then we gave up an early 2nd and another pick swap too.

And we had to suffer watching Gudbranson for almost 3 years.