Well, another season awaits us. What will the drama be this time around?
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39 Comments
Hughes is MVP.
Canucks need to stay healthy if they wanna make the playoffs not having demko def hurt them
I really think the Canucks got better. None of the players they lost will be really missed and the players they picked up filled holes they really needed to fill. They got two players who have the potential to be a 3rd line centre both can play PK. They also picked up two defencemen who can all play PK. If they play as well as they did last year, but with league average PK, then they should be in the playoffs.
It will be sad watching pettersons final year in vancouver
As a Colorado Rockies fan(baseball) and of course an Avalanche fan, but as a Rockies fan i must say, i have a real soft spot for Vancouver, THG you are a noble fan, i will think of you Shannon when Vancouver hoists the Cup…
Soon, Fuc…. soon
As much as I want to see all three Hughes brothers on my Devils, I’d rather see the Canucks in a position to succeed. I have a soft spot for them.
Still waiting for that lumberjack song cover.
Always liked the Canucks. Is Cesare Maniago still available for that backup role? 🤣🤣
Wild card at best.
Petterson is a shining light among this lot.
attractive play in regular season
transition offense puck movement after team defense in own zone?
Van is in deep trouble. Horrible bottom 6, poor defense, hit or miss goaltending and right tight to the cap… good luck Vancouver fans
Count Down 😎👊
I have been looking forward to this one. Surprised it’s not a two hour diatribe.
Shannon just pointed out that the Pacific may have 2 of the weakest teams, but the other 6 teams are or could be pretty damn good. I wish Vancouver wasn't going East so early, but I suspect they requested that trip so they wouldn't have a momentum killer later in the year. Of course, that is pure speculation.
I'm with you where I thought Vancouver would at least be in the hunt for a playoff spot, but all year, it felt like they never quite knew what they were doing. I'm not sure how long Hughes is willing to stay around considering how highly he's ranked among defenseman.
The Big Question: Does Pettersson pull a Tkachuk if the Canucks don’t impress this year?
Delia signed with Winnipeg July 1
Delia already signed with Winnipeg.
Heathy demko last year they would of been in the playoffs, the other goalies were trash
I'm not optimistic either in a decently competitive west. If this team looks rough this season that OEL buyout will only look more and more painful.
A lot of "ifs" need to align for Canucks to make playoffs:
· If Demko's healthy
· If Elias Pettersson continues last season's pace
· If Pettersson signs quickly to reduce drama
· If Boeser quickly finds scoring touch (to reduce drama)
· If Canucks finally have a good start to the season
· If all new Canucks' acquisitions actually click
· If Pius Suter expectations don't become another Jason Dickerson/3rd line center signing
· If Canucks improve horrendous PK
· If team finally finds success on those difficult east road trips
· If Canucks generate more & longer winning streaks
· If Canucks reduce long slumps & inconsistent play
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So far, Tocchet uses empty buzz words like "structure" and "systems".
Every coach & team has these underlying items— but every team also needs the ability to adjust, attack & have flexibility.
In today's NHL, all teams or players constantly watch video — sometimes set "structures" or "systems" can be detrimental.
Teams with predictable, rigid, or consistent structures can become too easy to defend, anticipate, or exploit.
I'm hoping Tocchet doesn't start sounding too much like a broken record & players start tuning him out.
It seemed to happen with Travis Green and Canucks … Especially during long slumps & losing streaks.
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I'm cheering for the Canucks but I don't believe they'll make the playoffs this year.
They need to grow in their roles and learn to win together.
That takes time.
At best — the playoffs might be another year away.
But, I would LOVE to be proven wrong.
Go Canucks Go
Great video man.
This team isn't going to make the playoffs.
Dude…Delia is with the Jets, Dermott is in Arizona your favorite franchise.
I hope they get off to a good start. If not it could be time to rebuild the rebuild, because I don’t think Petey is sticking around for that.
Willander is I think one of the best picks this franchise has made, and could be a future captain.
Delia is the Jets 3rd goalie rn 👍
Toccet and his horde of coaches will get this team into the playoffs❤
Denko only played 32 games is unacceptable, he need to win at least 40-45 games if we want to make playoff 😅😊
Missed the playoffs again Vegas Seattle are strong top 2 kings oilers battle final spot strong start October November or falls off January February
I'm expecting Hughes to have a monster season. Maybe 90-100+ points…
honestly, i think hughes should have the C. and silovs should be the backup.
Homegrown guys win cups. People forget about that too easily and want to trade players who had unlucky seasons or not enough time to shine
If they fix the penalty kill this is a whole different team. The penalty kill was SO bad that one fix might make them a playoff team.
Delia is with the jets my dude
20 years of GM mode has me convinced that I could probably do a better job with Vancouver than any other management group they’ve had.
Tack!