But the simple analysis of overperforming v. underperforming talent must have something to do with coaching. How much of that difference would you say is due to systems design, and how much to other factors, such as roles, linemates and/or pairings? I think it would depend on the individual ...

None of these are meant to discredit Vigneault. As a head coach he did very very well to put these pieces in the right places to be successful, as well as adjust his systems to best compliment the strengths of his roster. However, it is undeniable that he was a benefactor of some smart in-house ...

Blob Mckenzie wrote: ↑Fri Aug 08, 2025 11:27 am Who the FUCK is Tochey or Tocky?

Tockey or Tockey Hockey is Rich Tocchet or Rick Tocchet style hockey.

I haven't seen Green, Tockey or Boudreau really excel at this. I give all 3 only a 6/10, but all 3 coulda been 8/10 Vigneault was an 8 or better. What separated AV from these guys is that AV built systems around players, not forcing players into systems. AV's first team with the Canucks played ...

I find it interesting that Pettersson has come out publicly praising the acquisition of Kane, a player in a similar mold to JT. Albeit one who was on the receiving end of the bullying. But he recognizes the need for those type of warriors. He seems to hope to have a chance to play with Kane on his ...

Stories now emerging that the problem at the end with JT was between him and Tocchet and unnamed members of the coaching staff [etc.] This is all quite believable. The EP40 or JT dichotomy always struck me as a very unsophisticated analysis and understanding of in-organization personality, and the ...

Kravtsov was top ten in goals and points in the KHL last year, a material step up from his prior KHL performances.

Of course, in both categories, he was behind former Canuck Josh Leivo and Canuck-for-a-game Sheldon Rempal.

DeBrusk interview with John Shannon and Landon Ferraro. I thought his comments on EP40 were curious. Jake was attempting to be diplomatic, but hinted at EP40 being anti-social and stats-obsessed. He concludes the discussion (which starts at 30:10, where I think I start the link) with "I believe in ...

Cornuck wrote: ↑Fri Aug 01, 2025 10:04 am Was it mismanaged? I think this crew has a habit of letting things go to far (Boudreau, for example) until it becomes major drama.

This crew created the Boudreau issue and drama.

Drafting isn’t everything, very true. I was merely pointing out that recognizing when to pull triggers on trades can mean all the difference in the world. :drink: There were opportunities to ;) make trades to clean up a known dressing room problem long before the problem got out of hand and b ...

The Nucks will float somewhere in the mushy middle this season. Dog fight it out for a wildcard position with 6 other mushy middle teams in the western conference. Meanwhile either, San Jose adds McKenna to Celebrini, Smith, Eklund, Misa, Dickinson or Chicago will add McKenna to Bedard, Nazar ...

Well, they got 96 points because they have found a great young goalie in Dustin Wolf. Plain and simple - he stole a lot of games for them that they had no business winning. Also, the team had excellent structure and chemistry, which went a long way to overcoming their obvious shortfalls. I don't ...

Thanks UW - fairly good assessment. Vegas always seems to hold the cards in the Pacific. As for LA - I keep waiting for them to age out, maybe this is the year? I can see the Oil overtaking them. Not sure how you put the Flames ("Expected points: 80-90.") above the Canucks ("Expected points: 90-100 ...

More can happen between now and free agency, but I thought it would be good to have a thread that take a look at where things stand in the Pacific Division. Bottom line? The Kings have done enough bad things this offseason to risk their spot, Vegas is the team to beat, and I'm not ready to jump on ...

Altering the topic to players with the most punchible faces:

Matthews, McDavid, Marchand -- helps that they are great players....

The worst player punchible face is Jesse Puulijarvi.