The upcoming Canucks season thread

[mattola]

not a single canucks draft pick from 2006 to 2010 in the lineup right now

That is freaking disturbing....

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Pinizotto over Volpatti worked out well for the playoffs

tsn mocking canucks? lol

 

[puckhead]

a theory, and some math:
Canucks used up (at least) three seasons worth of puck luck on that Bieksa OT stanchion goal.

since then, the shooting percentage in the playoffs has been 4.51%
- 4.06% vs Bos in 2011, 4.65% vs LA in 2012, 5.49% vs SJ in 2013 (first 3 games)

at least it's trending upwards

 

[mattola]

at least he started a different twitter account

David Booth ‏@Offseason7 8 Jun
This twitter account is for my hunting excursions. Please follow if you enjoy hunting. pic.twitter.com/IApYbDAB3Q

 

[dash]

Booth is one bizarre dude...

 

[mooger_35]

 

[dash]

^

Oh snap!

 

[mattola]

ruh-oh

Jason Brough ‏@JasonPHT 3m
Chris Tanev just hired the same agent that got David Jones $16 million over four years from the Avs.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

any chance we can get new scouts ???

Did the Canucks Unintentionally Reveal Their 2010 Draft Board? | CanucksArmy

 

[mattola]

any chance we can get new scouts ???

Did the Canucks Unintentionally Reveal Their 2010 Draft Board? | CanucksArmy

good grief

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Still, I'm not sure having Jack Campbell ranked fifth overall is any worse for Canucks fans than the fact that local product and already productive NHLer Brendan Gallagher wasn't on the teams radar, like at all. Obviously they just didn't view him as a prospect...

 

[mattola]

not one of their smartest tweets

Vancouver Canucks ‏@VanCanucks 13h
#Canucks have made 385 selections throughout 42 years of drafting. We break it down. By the numbers: Canucks at the 2013 draft - Vancouver Canucks - Features #NHLDraft


Reply to @VanCanucks

Mattola ‏@canucksrepublic 13h
@VanCanucks you sure you wanted to do that

raincity ‏@rainncity 13h
@VanCanucks Can you draft a cup?!!!! :' (

Jordan ‏@Jdragoon19 13h
@VanCanucks We break it down = it's all crap.

kristina ‏@mudkri 13h
Sit down. Not now! //@VanCanucks: #Canucks have made 385 selections thru 42 years of drafting. We break it down. By the numbers: Canucks at the 2013 draft - Vancouver Canucks - Features

Michael Turner ‏@BCWINETRAVELLER 13h
@VanCanucks 42 years of drafting, not a single Cup.

 

[puckhead]

@SNETPacific: Reports suggest the #Canucks have signed d-man Jeremie Blain to a #NHL contract.

former Oiler prospect, fwiw.

 

[Vadered]

@SNETPacific: Reports suggest the #Canucks have signed d-man Jeremie Blain to a #NHL contract.

former Oiler prospect, fwiw.

You really want to sign a guy who wasn't good enough to crack Edmonton's roster?

 

[mattola]

You really want to sign a guy who wasn't good enough to crack Edmonton's roster?

that doesnt really tell you much for um they dont really know what they are doing over there maybe this guy is better than Shultz lol

 

[jstewismybastardson]

any chance we can get new scouts ???

Did the Canucks Unintentionally Reveal Their 2010 Draft Board? | CanucksArmy

@SNETPacific: Reports suggest the #Canucks have signed d-man Jeremie Blain to a #NHL contract.

former Oiler prospect, fwiw.

drafted 91st overall by the coilers ... he wasnt on the canucks 120 player radar that draft

 

[jstewismybastardson]

hes a project

Talent Analysis
Blain's calling cards are his physicality, his effort level, and a nice set of offensive tools. He has good size and uses it well, and is a leader on his junior team. There are areas to improve upon, mostly when it comes to mobility and defensive awareness and positioning, however he has a lot of nice tools to work with.

Future
Blain has much of the skill set of a tough, top four, offensive minded blueliner. He already delivers on both the power play and even strength from a scoring standpoint, is a willing combatant, and loves getting his nose dirty. If he's able to pick his skating and defensive play up by a couple notches, he could well be a quality 2nd pairing rearguard who can contribute with the man advantage. Failing that and he may not be more than a depth defenseman when all is said and done.

 

[puckhead]

hes a project

Talent Analysis
Blain's calling cards are his physicality, his effort level, and a nice set of offensive tools. He has good size and uses it well, and is a leader on his junior team. There are areas to improve upon, mostly when it comes to mobility and defensive awareness and positioning, however he has a lot of nice tools to work with.

Future
Blain has much of the skill set of a tough, top four, offensive minded blueliner. He already delivers on both the power play and even strength from a scoring standpoint, is a willing combatant, and loves getting his nose dirty. If he's able to pick his skating and defensive play up by a couple notches, he could well be a quality 2nd pairing rearguard who can contribute with the man advantage. Failing that and he may not be more than a depth defenseman when all is said and done.

Cheaper Andrew Alberts

 

[dash]

The Preds have not qualified former Vancouver Giants defenseman Jonathan Blum...

Edit: He shoots right.

 

[esls79]

The Preds have not qualified former Vancouver Giants defenseman Jonathan Blum...

Edit: He shoots right.

Blum hasn't been the same since Bobby Ryan went all Chris Pronger on Ryan Kesler on him in the playoffs a couple of seasons ago.