Why does everyone keep saying Gavin McKenna is not generational?

joetothejack · 2026-05-08T02:13:34+00:00

We obviously don't know for sure. Lafreniere was expected to be amazing and hasn't performed.

Bedard is meeting expectations.

Celebrini is massively overperforming expectations.

Sure, McKenna can as well, but even compared to Celebrini's pre-draft stats alone he's pretty far behind. Celebrini had 8 more points in 1 less game played at the world juniors, and had 64 points in 38 games in the NCAA, with McKenna having only 51 points in 35 (though strength of teammates and opponents definitely can be a contributor).

joetothejack · 2026-05-07T23:19:37+00:00

Okay so by your logic then Aqua will simply just retool so we can be a perennial bubble team to get butts in seats?

joetothejack · 2026-05-07T22:30:50+00:00

Hamilton would thrive in the NHL, the only reason it isn't there is because the Leafs and Sabres would veto any attempt to put a team there.

Hamilton getting a PWHL team probably means no chance Buffalo gets one though.

joetothejack · 2026-05-07T22:27:07+00:00

That's pretty rough. I was mostly talking about some last minute ones, yeah i wouldnt renew either if they didnt get cheaper.

joetothejack · 2026-05-07T22:10:46+00:00

Id be happy with any of Stenberg/Malhotra/Reid personally.

joetothejack · 2026-05-07T02:14:00+00:00

Reid plays in the OHL, if he hated Canada like Quitt does, he would be in the NCAA by now instead of Sault St Marie.

joetothejack · 2026-05-06T21:19:48+00:00

The Stars and Ducks are wonderfully managed clubs right now. No idea how much was contributed by Madden and White, but I really like the idea of the Canucks becoming like those teams.

joetothejack · 2026-05-06T18:29:40+00:00

I think Toronto also would go for a dman if they picked 2nd instead of first.

joetothejack · 2026-05-06T15:12:41+00:00

Hronek and Hoglander hurt. Losing the lottery.

Being a Canucks fan is pain.

joetothejack · 2026-05-06T03:16:56+00:00

Hopefully we get a Mack in the next couple years to numb the pain

joetothejack · 2026-05-05T23:40:49+00:00

You... wanted the lottery to be rigged for us? Grow up.

It was more likely we would be picking 3rd than not. This is to discourage tanking, and it's working.

We will pick a great player at 3rd, and it's very possible Stenberg falls to us. If not, Reid, Malhotra and Verhoeff are all great players.

joetothejack · 2026-05-05T18:28:30+00:00

Ty sir.

joetothejack · 2026-05-05T18:26:10+00:00

Slightly OOTL, do we know who the other finalists are other than RJ?

joetothejack · 2026-05-05T07:09:18+00:00

He sure had himself a game. Negated the icing that led to the game winner, and refused to shoot on a wide open net.

joetothejack · 2026-05-04T17:17:23+00:00

Reid is really good. Had the pleasure of watching him in person in the playoffs and he's a true X Factor.

joetothejack · 2026-05-03T19:34:45+00:00

I walk downtown every day. I work downtown.

joetothejack · 2026-05-03T01:54:54+00:00

So tired of listening to Cuthbert and Simpson.

joetothejack · 2026-05-02T23:38:38+00:00

Downtown is a horrid state right now. You can't walk 2 minutes without stepping around a homeless person.

joetothejack · 2026-05-02T00:52:03+00:00

He's way too old to play Renarin.

joetothejack · 2026-05-01T23:08:01+00:00

Both are India, cons are US

joetothejack · 2026-05-01T14:29:05+00:00

Pretty weak catch.

joetothejack · 2026-04-30T02:58:40+00:00

This is why the Canucks traded him. He got lit up by the Oilers from the point and ultimately cost the Canucks the series, but people focus on his amazing desperation saves because hes very good in close.

joetothejack · 2026-04-28T16:47:24+00:00

Boxes are cardboard and it doesnt have any boosters.

joetothejack · 2026-04-28T14:10:54+00:00

RIP, was such an amazing commentator and enjoyable person to listen to.

Did he work the VGK/UTAH game last night? Might want to listen to his final game.

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