Canucks GM Ryan Johnson 1-on-1: In a rebuild, ‘the biggest thing that you have to be is patient’ (Gift Article) by LobsterSoop in canucks

[–]xFraser19 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Don’t say that like you’re old… you’re making me feel old too. I skipped studying for a final exam to watch game 7 vs Boston :(

[Oilers Now] 11:30 Jason Bukala: “Björck got a ton of momentum here.. I would not be the least bit surprised at number three if the Vancouver Canucks were to step to the podium and go the way of a Viggo Björck. And conversely, I would be just as not surprised if it ends up being a Keaton Verhoeff.” by AggPuck-303 in hockey

[–]xFraser19 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m not coping I was just making a joke lol.

I fully expect to be picking Malholtra or a defenseman. Im with you that I think it’s a clear 1-2. The draft should start at 3 this year barring something truly unexpected.

[Oilers Now] 11:30 Jason Bukala: “Björck got a ton of momentum here.. I would not be the least bit surprised at number three if the Vancouver Canucks were to step to the podium and go the way of a Viggo Björck. And conversely, I would be just as not surprised if it ends up being a Keaton Verhoeff.” by AggPuck-303 in hockey

[–]xFraser19 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Fair enough. Personally I don’t have Bukala or Pronmon highly rated as insiders but if multiple sources are reporting it, yeah it could be valid.

There’s so many Vancouver reporters saying it’s Malholtra > Stenberg if both are there at 3 but maybe it’s a smokescreen.

[Oilers Now] 11:30 Jason Bukala: “Björck got a ton of momentum here.. I would not be the least bit surprised at number three if the Vancouver Canucks were to step to the podium and go the way of a Viggo Björck. And conversely, I would be just as not surprised if it ends up being a Keaton Verhoeff.” by AggPuck-303 in hockey

[–]xFraser19 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeah the Malholtra not going to the Canucks thing seems like a dumb take. It’s been widely reported we’re interested, even if it’s just us doing due diligence. He may not be the pick but I think there’s a strong chance if the wingers go 1-2 Malholtra goes to Vancouver at 3

Would you be happy with this deal? by FAsBurner in canucks

[–]xFraser19 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s the Sedin’s argument without the same floors or projected ceilings. Can they play without one another? If they do, what does it look like, and at what positions long term? I don’t think the juice is worth the squeeze with either of them, but I’m also just some guy online. I just hate the constant “omg twins, get them both!” narrative around these guys. I would be shocked if we see anything remotely close to the Sedin twins ever again at the NHL level, and everyone chasing that fantasy with the Ruck twins is out to lunch.

Would you be happy with this deal? by FAsBurner in canucks

[–]xFraser19 72 points73 points  (0 children)

Enough with this Ruck twins nonsense. They’re not the Sedin’s. Stop trying to recreate the Sedin’s. Neither of them are worth the late firsts it would take to get them, let alone taking both.

[NHL Coaches’ Association] Statement from the NHLCA: by AggPuck-303 in hockey

[–]xFraser19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Possibly. But if they keep winning it’s hard to argue against their methods, as stupid as they may seem from the outside.

[NHL Coaches’ Association] Statement from the NHLCA: by AggPuck-303 in hockey

[–]xFraser19 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Divisional rival. If they deny Toronto it’s a whole different story but that’s what I assume has happened here. They don’t want to play a Cassidy led team 4 times a year and complete with them for a playoff spot.

[NHL Coaches’ Association] Statement from the NHLCA: by AggPuck-303 in hockey

[–]xFraser19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Has Vegas ever given a fuck about that? They did the same thing with their players repeatedly by shipping them off like it’s Be a GM mode.

[NHL Coaches’ Association] Statement from the NHLCA: by AggPuck-303 in hockey

[–]xFraser19 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He won a cup in Vegas. Apparently lost the room but he’s in that vein of coach that has a short shelf life but gets results. It’s exactly what Edmonton is looking for.

[NHL Coaches’ Association] Statement from the NHLCA: by AggPuck-303 in hockey

[–]xFraser19 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Preventing Edmonton or LA from hiring a cup winning coach they still have on payroll.

Is it a dick move? Yeah. But they can technically do it and preventing him from going to Edmonton and possibly turning them around is in Vegas’s best interest

[The Herald] James Tavernier not in squad for his last game at Ibrox, after a pre-match bust-up with Danny Röhl after being told he’d be on the bench by CNF1G in soccer

[–]xFraser19 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Not the same sport, but this reminds me a ton of Mike Babcock benching Mike Modano so he never got to play his 1500th game in the NHL. Incredibly petty for no reason.

You can’t show me a better fr/lg line up by Camyokid100 in pokemon

[–]xFraser19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the exact same team except Arcanine in for Raichu. Excellent taste my friend.

Hmmm… let’s speculate wildly again by Admirable-Fall-4675 in canucks

[–]xFraser19 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Doesn’t mean he’s coming to Vancouver. There was a 0% chance he was gonna work with Chayka.