GDT: Training Camp Thread

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[Tables of Stats]

Woo and Rathbone are looking pretty buried down the depth chart these days. I wonder how long they stay in the system.

We should also consider moving a goalie. Even if it's just for future considerations it'll clear the logjam.

 

[Wry n Ginger]

Only 11 guys I have never heard of this year and no PTO's. Roster depth must be getting better!

I like the fact that they have no PTO's this year. They have enough real lower end depth that they have actual internal battles for spots. From the Canucks bottom of the roster depth all the way down to Kalamazoo there will be players competing at all levels.

 

[VanillaCoke]

Finally, should be two weeks into the season by now.

 

[Canucks LB]

No ptos is a good change

 

[BWJM]

Boys were back. Can’t wait for the GDT’s to start firing up again.

 

[wonton15]

Remember when Danny DeKeyser had us worried he might actually somehow get a spot on this team because of how long he was here

And when Nic Petan was getting double shifted and played beside Petey like a good Winterhawk

 

[Brock Boeser Laser Show]

Remember when Danny DeKeyser had us worried he might actually somehow get a spot on this team because of how long he was here

And when Nic Petan was getting double shifted and played beside Petey like a good Winterhawk

 

[krutovsdonut]

is 8 goalies normal for a camp? seems high.

 

[Vector]

is 8 goalies normal for a camp? seems high.

Flames = 7
Oilers = 6
Senators = 6
Jets = 6
Maple Leafs = 7
Canadiens = 9

 

[rypper]

Contemplating renewing the awful sportsnet now app.

 

[alternate]

Got tix for the scrimmage on Saturday. Should be fun.

 

[EpochLink]

We are finally back, regular season is 3 weeks away.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

About damn time.

 

[Scouter]

Anyone know who's in practice group A and B yet, since X is screwy no updates happening.?

 

[Vector]

Contemplating renewing the awful sportsnet now app.

Was going to do this if we got rid of cable but ended up getting a package that worked out to be the same price.

 

[Lindgren]

Got tix for the scrimmage on Saturday. Should be fun.

Full report now expected.

 

[Canuckle1970]

Let's GO !!!

 

[rypper]

We will win. YOU KNOW WE WILL. GO CANUCKS GO!!!!

 

[iceburg]

This is the way I see the defense going into camp (only those with opportunity to play NHL games this year):

Hughes
Hronek
Soucey
Cole
Myers
Wolanin
Hirose
Juulsen
Irwin
Brisebois
Rathbone
Woo (over McWard as RHD only because of experience. This order could change quickly)
McWard
Johansson

The bolded are locks to make the roster barring trade.
I expect them to go with 8 D and 13 forwards on the roster. That means there are legitimately 3 spots up for grabs. They've used lots of D men over the past few seasons. Anyone in the top 12 can expect to get NHL games.

Key battle on the right side will be between Juulsen and Woo. I'm kinda hoping Woo earns a spot. Juulsen is a good depth guy that is unlikely to be claimed on waivers. McWard needs to gain experience in the AHL.

Key battle on the left side will be Wolanin/Hirose/Rathbone. Hirose is the biggest question mark. Will he show enough to beat out Wolanin who probably goes into camp as the favourite for the 3rd pairing LHD spot? I'm not ruling out Rathbone but he really needs to step up and claim a spot this year or he's likely not long with the orgnaiztion.

Irwin and Brisebois are purely depth guys. Johansson needs to show more than he has to date in order to move up the depth chart.

My prediction to start the season:

NHL
Hughes
Hronek
Soucey
Cole
Myers
Wolanin
Hirose
Juulsen/Woo (not ready to make a call on this one)

AHL
Woo/Juulsen
Irwin
Brisebois
Rathbone (maybe lost on waivers)
McWard
Johansson

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Most curious to see if Hirose makes the team. I think he's got a shot for that #6 spot if he impresses.

If he ends up in Abbotsford, I think the spot belongs to Wolanin.

 

[Vector]

Most curious to see if Hirose makes the team. I think he's got a shot for that #6 spot if he impresses.

If he ends up in Abbotsford, I think the spot belongs to Wolanin.

The way it probably should look, Hirose should only make the team if he's making regular minutes. Wolanin, as long as he doesn't blow it in camp, should make the team regardless of whether it's #6 or #7. Waiver exemption status will probably matter quite a bit. Wolanin, Irwin, Rathbone, Woo, Brisebois, and Juulsen all require waivers. I really think the prospective favourites are Wolanin at #6 and Irwin as the #7 guy. They carried 8 defencemen the last several years but I have no sense of what Tocchet's preference is there.

 

[Deeds26]

Might provide insight as to lines that Tocchet is thinking about

 

[Deeds26]

Best guess:
Group A:
Beau - Petey - Kuz
PDG - Blueger - Hoglander

Cole - Hronek
Wolanin - Myers

Group B:
Garland - Miller - Boeser
Podz - Suter - Joshua

Hughes - Soucy
Rathbone - Irwin

Group C:
Mikheyev