Comedy BRONZE out of Vancouver

[mattola]

I like most all the changes the Canucks have done this off season going to be interesting to see how this team goes

 

[dash]

I like most all the changes the Canucks have done this off season going to be interesting to see how this team goes

I think Benning has made more moves in the past week than Gillis made during his entire tenure...

 

[mattola]

I think Benning has made more moves in the past week than Gillis made during his entire tenure...

he has cleaned up almost all Gillis crap fixed a few things, but it is a retool not a rebuild, the difference here is that he actually stocked the cupboard a bit, Im a little more comfortable with our youth today than a few months ago.

 

[mooger_35]

According to Joey Kenward, the Canucks have re-signed Yannick "the other" Weber

 

[mooger_35]

Canucks re-sign Yannick Weber - Vancouver Canucks - News

No details yet

 

[mooger_35]

1 year @ $850k. 1-way deal.

 

[BlueWolfZero]

I guess I am one of the few that think the Canucks team might be pretty decent next year?

 

[mooger_35]

No. I think they'll be better than last year but the fire power on some of the other West teams makes success a long shot.

 

[mooger_35]

Cross another RFA off the list.

No not Tanev... Joe Cannata has re-signed.

 

[mooger_35]

Cannata's deal is 2-way ($80k / $600k)

Didn't see the # of years

 

[mattola]

I guess I am one of the few that think the Canucks team might be pretty decent next year?

hard to say for me. you may be right. I dont know how the coach will adjust to NHL coaching this is his first gig. it HAS to be better than what Torts did last year. right...... RIGHT.. at least we ma have a practice

 

[KennyBanyeah]

hard to say for me. you may be right. I dont know how the coach will adjust to NHL coaching this is his first gig. it HAS to be better than what Torts did last year. right...... RIGHT.. at least we ma have a practice

I think they'll be WAY better than they were last year. Reasons.

1) No more Torts.
2) Proper usage of the Sedins. They won't be asked to block 40 shots a game and take every D-zone face-off
3) Torts is gone.
4) Their D will rebound: I like their defense quite a bit. Edler, Biessskaaa, Hamhuis, Tanev and company are pretty well rounded as a group.
5) The players will play better without Torts.
6) Desjardins will be better than Torts was.
7) No more Torts.
8) A legit winger for the Sedins, or to shore up a solid second, in Vrbata.
9) Miller won't have as much of a sideshow going on in nets as Lou did last year. Plus he won't have to deal with Torts.
10)I like the Kesler trade. Some nice youth and ability in Bonino.

I think for all these reasons the Canucks will be markedly improved. I also like the change in head coaches.

 

[mattola]

I think they'll be WAY better than they were last year. Reasons.

1) No more Torts.
2) Proper usage of the Sedins. They won't be asked to block 40 shots a game and take every D-zone face-off
3) Torts is gone.
4) Their D will rebound: I like their defense quite a bit. Edler, Biessskaaa, Hamhuis, Tanev and company are pretty well rounded as a group.
5) The players will play better without Torts.
6) Desjardins will be better than Torts was.
7) No more Torts.
8) A legit winger for the Sedins, or to shore up a solid second, in Vrbata.
9) Miller won't have as much of a sideshow going on in nets as Lou did last year. Plus he won't have to deal with Torts.
10)I like the Kesler trade. Some nice youth and ability in Bonino.

I think for all these reasons the Canucks will be markedly improved. I also like the change in head coaches.

points 1 - 3 - 5 - 6 - 9 are the biggest reason I kind of hope torts gets a coaching gig that sees them play the canucks 6 times a year

 

[mooger_35]

11) Bellows can't possibly have a worse year.

 

[KennyBanyeah]

points 1 - 3 - 5 - 6 - 9 are the biggest reason I kind of hope torts gets a coaching gig that sees them play the canucks 6 times a year

I disagree.

#7 will make the biggest impact in their fortunes next year.

 

[dash]

I think the Canucks could be in the playoff mix although it's going to be tough dislodge the three California teams in the Pacific division. The rest of the division is still hot garbage, in my opinion, but some of the garbage smells worse than others

 

[Cobiemonster]

I think the Canucks could be in the playoff mix although it's going to be tough dislodge the three California teams in the Pacific division. The rest of the division is still hot garbage, in my opinion, but some of the garbage smells worse than others

If the Sharks fall off a little bit, Canucks might have a shot at the top three, regardless, they'll have a chance, but it'll be tough

I say in the Pacific, the top three could be any order of the Ducks, Kings and Sharks and then in the Central it could be any of Chicago, Colorado, St. Louis, Dallas and Minnesota so if the Canucks are going to get in the playoffs, their best chance might be if the Sharks take a step back

 

[puckhead]

I guess I am one of the few that think the Canucks team might be pretty decent next year?

6-10 in the west. hopefully in the higher half of that.
offensive depth is suspect, unless a couple of unexpected people step up in a big way.

 

[mooger_35]

Tanev expected to sign 1 year deal today. Could be around $3 million.

 

[mooger_35]

Canucks have also re-signed Peter Andersson. No terms yet.