GDT: Feb 9 - Flame-outs @ Canucks 7:00 PM -CBC

[Strangelove]

They can send almost anyone down but it is a matter of waivers. Who on the team does not need to clear? Volpatti, Kassian, Tanev and Schroeder. Not sure if thats 100% accurate.

That's 75% accurate (Volpatti would hafta go through waivers).

[Strangelove]

Booth will not be a Canuck after this season,trust me

Seriously? Like what you said about Kassian?

Ummm... good call Jovocop:

Trust me this Hodgson/Kassian trade in the end will be something similar to the Stojanov for Naslund trade.

Except we lose this time.

Trust me my man, Kassian, Jensens and Gaunce will not keep this team in prominentville hockey.

Moral of the story: Don't ever trust a troll.

[Arachnid]

Booth will not be a Canuck after this season,trust me

Seriously? Like what you said about Kassian?

Ummm... good call Jovocop:

Trust me this Hodgson/Kassian trade in the end will be something similar to the Stojanov for Naslund trade.

Except we lose this time.

Trust me my man, Kassian, Jensens and Gaunce will not keep this team in prominentville hockey.

Moral of the story: Don't ever trust a troll.

Um, I still trust him Even after he outed me

He's one of us, he is us, he's the dark pessimistic side of us, he's.....Noodle Dick Biker Dude!™

[rats19]

^^^^

[coco_canuck]

There was the dreaded Bieksa + Ballard pair, which didn't look as bad as it had previously.
Makes things easier later when there is the inevitable injury to the top 4 D

Yeah, they had a couple of shifts together and looked alright.

Ballard has been much better this season. He still makes the odd cringe worthy mistake but he's more reliable and is consistently making the right plays.

The big test for him will come if there is an injury to a left-handed D in the top 4.

Can he handle tough minutes?

If he can, he'll up his value considerably.


Also a similar note on Schroeder.

Last night's two goal game on hockey night put him on the map. Teams will begin to pay more attention to him. It'll be interesting to see how he adjusts.

[Potatoe1]

The big test for him will come if there is an injury to a left-handed D in the top 4.

Can he handle tough minutes?

If Garrison or Hamhuis are injured Edler will move over and Tanev will move up.

If Edler or Bieksa get hurt Tanev moves up.

Thats why despite his improved play, Ballard will still get bought out this summer. He's a lefty with 3 other lefty's above him on the depth chart.

[dbr]

I'm not too worried about the blue line. On the team right now a couple of long term injuries would be a disaster but we've already seen a couple of serviceable bottom pairing guys move for pretty low prices this season.

If Jordan Schroeder continues to prove himself this year I'd wager that Mike Gillis targets defensemen at the deadline, otherwise we may see a blue liner and a center on his list.

Of course all that being said, I don't think there are too many teams in the league for which two injured defensemen is not a major problem.

[rats19]

When is this asterisk seasons trade deadline

[Strangelove]

Ballard will still get bought out this summer.

Traded for a pick...

[Strangelove]

When is this asterisk seasons trade deadline

April 3

[rats19]

When is this asterisk seasons trade deadline

April 3

When Is the last game?

[Strangelove]

When Is the last game?

April 27

[rats19]

When Is the last game?

April 27

Not too much time for new players on new teams hey...

[Hockey Widow]

When Is the last game?

April 27

Not too much time for new players on new teams hey...

12 games for anyone coming to the Canucks, assuming they arrive for the April 4th game that is. Otherwise, 11 games. As many as the team has already played.

[ukcanuck]

April 27

Not too much time for new players on new teams hey...

12 games for anyone coming to the Canucks, assuming they arrive for the April 4th game that is. Otherwise, 11 games. As many as the team has already played.

plenty of time for judge-jury-executioner dude