Weren't the Canucks great in the 2nd half last season? Looking at what a team did last season, and comparing it to the next season, is how you become the Canucks.
- Reubenkincade

Small difference, the Oilers have two of the best players in the world and they also went to the third round of the playoffs. The Canucks...well, were propped up with an emotional boost from a coaching change and goaltending. It was clear to most knowledgable fans, but some needed further convincing, and here we are.

The Oilers still need better depth and defense but they're in a much better position than the current state of the Canucks. At this point I'd take an entertaining 104 point team with some playoff success than the bullshit the Canucks are trying to sell their fanbase.

lol there is still time. Where are we in the WC hunt?

#TocchetBump
- LordHumungous

WTF is this? That’s a lot of words to say exactly what’s already been said a thousand times now. I mourn the loss of true sports journalism.
- bloatedmosquito

True, but it rings more true with the Aquilini family if it's in the national media than a bunch of knuckleheads chatting about it on HB.

WTF is this? That’s a lot of words to say exactly what’s already been said a thousand times now. I mourn the loss of true sports journalism.
- bloatedmosquito

Condolences. Be strong buddy.

Lefty this isnt your dumb athletic blog. So (frank) off.

Small difference, the Oilers have two of the best players in the world and they also went to the third round of the playoffs. The Canucks...well, were propped up with an emotional boost from a coaching change and goaltending. It was clear to most knowledgable fans, but some needed further convincing, and here we are.

The Oilers still need better depth and defense but they're in a much better position than the current state of the Canucks. At this point I'd take an entertaining 104 point team with some playoff success than the bullshit the Canucks are trying to sell their fanbase.
- LeftCoaster

So, the Canucks get blemishes covered up by goaltending, but the Oilers get covered up by 2 of the best players in the world.

Fuck the Oilers.

I can cheer for 30 other teams, before ever cheering for that team.

Lefty this isnt your dumb athletic blog. So (frank) off.
- manvanfan

True, but I thought I'd share on here so everyone got a chance to further direct their anger towards current ownership.

So, the Canucks get blemishes covered up by goaltending, but the Oilers get covered up by 2 of the best players in the world.

Fuck the Oilers.

I can cheer for 30 other teams, before ever cheering for that team.
- Reubenkincade

Only Lordy is cheering for them. I'm just giving my opinion why they'll most likely have some success as opposed to the Canucks. They're just a better "team" with better players.

Hockey Day in Canada tomorrow and the Canucks are the pinata.
- Marwood

Only Lordy is cheering for them. I'm just giving my opinion why they'll most likely have some success as opposed to the Canucks. They're just a better "team" with better players.
- LeftCoaster

Fair enough, I guess.

True, but I thought I'd share on here so everyone got a chance to further direct their anger towards current ownership.
- LeftCoaster

Boston has depth and a solid top 4 with Lindholm for full year now. Clearly many teams right now don't have that but if they were to add Horvat. I don't know how many teams feel they are close to Boston but adding Horvat would go a long way to closing that gap.

Boston has depth and a solid top 4 with Lindholm for full year now. Clearly many teams right now don't have that but if they were to add Horvat. I don't know how many teams feel they are close to Boston but adding Horvat would go a long way to closing that gap.
- manvanfan

They don't have the required assets to pull it off imo. NJ and Carolina do, though.

True, but it rings more true with the Aquilini family if it's in the national media than a bunch of knuckleheads chatting about it on HB.
- LeftCoaster

Ok, it’s a recap of what the public has witnessed. I get that, but the title of the article suggests something more. “a symptom of deep Canucks dysfunction” would suggest that he was going to share some inside information on “deep Canucks dysfunction” but didn’t offer anything of substance. Just so fluffy.

Condolences. Be strong buddy.
- Load Management

Go pound meat, sausage man.

They don't have the required assets to pull it off imo. NJ and Carolina do, though.
- LeftCoaster

That's because you aren't listening to what they want in return.

As I said a few weeks ago, the Horvat deal happens around the 25th of February, when Boston plays Canucks.

It will be Frédéric, Lysell, a 1st and Harrison, for Horvat and Schenn.

Just like the coach hiring, they are holding off as long as possible.

They don't have the required assets to pull it off imo. NJ and Carolina do, though.
- LeftCoaster

Wonder if Tocchet will have any input or he's only going to be another b1tch?

Ok, it’s a recap of what the public has witnessed. I get that, but the title of the article suggests something more. “a symptom of deep Canucks dysfunction” would suggest that he was going to share some inside information on “deep Canucks dysfunction” but didn’t offer anything of substance. Just so fluffy.
- bloatedmosquito

I think it's a direct shot at the Canucks ownership, fluffy for sure, only the last part where he mentions the people who've left the organization on bad terms is important. But I'll bet money Francesco Aquilini isn't happy about the article and he's already smashed something this morning about it.

Only Lordy is cheering for them. I'm just giving my opinion why they'll most likely have some success as opposed to the Canucks. They're just a better "team" with better players.
- LeftCoaster

lol many fans around here I would just like to see the team have a little success and see McD and Draisaitl in the finals and get their shot. Hard to say if either player will stay with the club if they don't have another deep PO run in the next 2-3 seasons before their contracts come up. WPG is a shocker of a team this year which could win a round or two.

Ok, it’s a recap of what the public has witnessed. I get that, but the title of the article suggests something more. “a symptom of deep Canucks dysfunction” would suggest that he was going to share some inside information on “deep Canucks dysfunction” but didn’t offer anything of substance. Just so fluffy.
- bloatedmosquito

It's Drance, I expect nothing but piss-poor journalism.

Wonder if Tocchet will have any input or he's only going to be another b1tch?
- VanHockeyGuy

Wouldn't be shocked to see the Rocket Rick Tocchet on his phone doing bet365 during games...

That's because you aren't listening to what they want in return.

As I said a few weeks ago, the Horvat deal happens around the 25th of February, when Boston plays Canucks.

It will be Frédéric, Lysell, a 1st and Harrison, for Horvat and Schenn.

Just like the coach hiring, they are holding off as long as possible.
- Reubenkincade

That's a laughable return and it's not happening. They don't have the young roster players or the assets to make it happen.

Morrison, Niedermayer playing in the BCHL alumni outdoor game in Penticton today, what a sh!tshow it is in town.

That's a laughable return and it's not happening. They don't have the young roster players or the assets to make it happen.
- LeftCoaster

Lets hope it doesn't happen.

I think it's a direct shot at the Canucks ownership, fluffy for sure, only the last part where he mentions the people who've left the organization on bad terms is important. But I'll bet money Francesco Aquilini isn't happy about the article and he's already smashed something this morning about it.
- LeftCoaster

That's a laughable return and it's not happening. They don't have the young roster players or the assets to make it happen.
- LeftCoaster

Expect to be disappointed.

Maybe Lohrei is added.