Comments for Vancouver Canucks

Comment on Two Straight… by Flaco

Flaco — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:19:52 +0000

Atlanta and Dallas. That’s pretty tough. Especially when you jump up on Dallas by 2 early.

Comment on Deadsville by Jason Chen

Jason Chen — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:06:45 +0000

I’ve been high on Pavelec for quite some time - I think the Thrashers have been absolutely blind by not paving the way for him, instead opting to stick with the oft-injured Lehtonen and 1B Hedberg. That being said, the Thrashers won’t get any decent returns for Pavelec, and they are well aware of how good he can be, if they don’t play him. It’s very much like the Schneider situation at last year’s deadline when he had virtually no value as trade fodder because of his lack of playing time.

Comment on Deadsville by thewordbird

thewordbird — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:52:14 +0000

There have been reports that Pavelec (who is a bona fide NHL goaltender and is ripping apart the AHL) is unhappy that management is not playing him. His agent has come under fire and even with sub-par ‘tending in the ATL - the situation smells. A team that were to offer the Thrashers a decent package could really have a beauty on their hands in net. check out:

http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/18345-Thrashers-goalie-prospect-Ondrej-Pavelec-wont-report-to-AHL-says-agent.html

Comment on Shutout Sens - Edler build momentum by thewordbird

thewordbird — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:13:39 +0000

Clarkson is a good example of Foligno’s equal at this point, though Foligno is younger. Neither compares to the best economical power-forward in the game right now, clicking on the best complimentary line - Ryan Clowe.

Comment on Shutout Sens - Edler build momentum by Jason Chen

Jason Chen — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:47:50 +0000

Edler is fast becoming a more offensively gifted version of Ohlund and Hodgson has no doubt been one of the stars on a very good Canadian squad. We’ll see what kind of role he plays when USA faces Canada in a marquee game.

Foligno is also growing on me - I’m a big fan of big, bruising players who like to score the dirty goals (David Clarkson is another) and he’s been one of the lone bright spots this year in Ottawa. Him and Filip Kuba.

Comment on Easy Enough by thewordbird

thewordbird — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:36:47 +0000

Nice commentary at the end of this piece Jason. Sanford looked strong and I love how you are looking at Philadelphia as have fruit to pick.
Shane O’Brien is growing on me for sure. He was efficient in moving the puck and stood up for his team-mates without taking a crappy penalty. Dany Heatley let his frustration get the better of him and spent the third in the box basically. The Sens have little chemistry aside from Alfredsson, Fisher, and Foligno. I was at GM Place and saw the action.

Lee was good in the game. Made a rookie mistake that led to a goal, but his wristshot on Sanford in the third was incredible and top corner. I really like what Lee can bring to the club and Ottawa needs a rebuild for sure. Sanford is certainly in the zone to be making that save.

Comment on Not Buying It by thewordbird

thewordbird — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:12:24 +0000

For my money either Pyatt is traded for a mid-round pick - OR Brown is risked through waivers.

Comment on Introductions by thewordbird

thewordbird — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:04:50 +0000

thanks Jason, looking forward to you comments on the post.

Comment on Sundin Does Not Make a Contender by John

John — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:58:51 +0000

Sundin is only signing a one year contract so we will not need to worry about his salary next year. There will still be problems getting everyone under the cap next year but Sundin will not be part of that problem.

Comment on And then there were two…. by thewordbird

thewordbird — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:22:16 +0000

thanks jstainer, my mistake.