Titties are for boys, the business end of the unit is where it’s at my friend.
- Pacificgem

Red heads like it in the pooper do they....

I look at how many players are having career years, plus how many are free-agents, fighting for very little cap dollars available and lastly, a pretty thin and soft prospect pool.
I believe they will be a bubble team, over the next several seasons.
- Reubenkincade

And that Hughes is too small and one dimensional to be an elite dman

You know what the Canucks are competing for, progress, renewed excitement, any semblance of playoff success, that's what they're competing for. They are realistically in the infancy of recovering from the Benning years.

In June of 2024 the Oilers will be 15 drafts removed from drafting Taylor Hall first overall and they're still trying to figure out how to win in the playoffs, the Canucks are two years removed from Benning. Simply winning one round would be a success and a sign of progress, winning a couple rounds would be a huge sign of progress.
- Pacificgem

Love what they have done this reg season lots of great positives and all plus Tocchet has them accountable. Don't feel this is a deep PO roster as of yet but they may surprise. Very soft team. Reaping some good rewards from Bennings core as you always say...'champions are built off drafting' lol

Funny how folks are so quick to jump all over the Oilers history (5 cups and all lol) but don't really realize that all teams go through tough times at one point or another. A decade and half of circling the drain is the norm for many clubs just ask Flames fans since 2004 lol. But yes EDM is still learning but PO's 5 of the last 7 years is certainly helping. And as Mcd and Drai ramp up a bit more here down the stretch could be quite dangerous in PO's with their additions as well. But, I still think TO has a good threat to go deeper than EDM. Gonna be a fun PO's. WPG looks to be for real.

But overall happy with the progress in Van. And credit to Benning where due. He still doesn't touch Mike Keenan as the worst Nucks GM all time however.

Worse than Kessels
- CanuckDon

lol

Red heads like it in the pooper do they....

- boonerbuck

I've met Jimmy P. a few times. The first time he actually sought me out.

You're right, in some senses they're just another guy. However they want to succeed at all costs. Failure really isn't an option.
- golfingsince

Ya typically wired a bit different…but not guys like Frankie that inherited most of their wealth

She's 12 years younger than me, and they're natural as (frank). A few extra pounds but she's happy, horny.................and happy?
- golfingsince

12 years is perfect. I’m at 11 years presently. Sadly they are fake

It's a roster that can 1 and done or magically go all the way with elite goaltending and timely goal scoring.

Aside from Crosby I don't see an addition that can magically elevate this team to among the favourites. Therefore, hold onto all key assets and get more and better chances to win it all.
- golfingsince

Yup. Patience is prudent at this time. Cannot be blinded by a turnaround season as if it was a trend for years. Too costly to add more so rather see if/or how EL could get resigned. Need to rein in the cup aspirations & let this roster go as far as it can

With D Petey ready soon his ELC will allow more cap flexibility. Ty Cole👋 Lekki & Willander probably 2025.

Could very well be, but realistically, only Quinn Hughes & Brock Boeser are having what could be considered a career year. Miller is doing what he’s done the past couple years, EP40 is doing what he did last year, Hronek is experiencing a bump in offensive numbers but that can be attributed to personal growth/playing with Hughes/playing on a much better team.

Boeser’s growth this year imo has a lot to do with putting his family issues behind him and recommitting to the game, even then, he’s only 7 or 8 points above his three best seasons points wise.

If Demko can remain healthy and they can keep a bigger/heavier defense together they should be fine. We shall see…
- Pacificgem

For someone who claims to know hockey, you really don't seem to understand hockey. A few days ago, you told mini that it isnt always about points, yet here you are arguing that players are having career years, based on point totals.
How about Juulsen, Garland, Myers, Joshua, Hoglander, all having the best year of their careers, mostly because they are playing well, not because of point totals.

Love what they have done this reg season lots of great positives and all plus Tocchet has them accountable. Don't feel this is a deep PO roster as of yet but they may surprise. Very soft team. Reaping some good rewards from Bennings core as you always say...'champions are built off drafting' lol

Funny how folks are so quick to jump all over the Oilers history (5 cups and all lol) but don't really realize that all teams go through tough times at one point or another. A decade and half of circling the drain is the norm for many clubs just ask Flames fans since 2004 lol. But yes EDM is still learning but PO's 5 of the last 7 years is certainly helping. And as Mcd and Drai ramp up a bit more here down the stretch could be quite dangerous in PO's with their additions as well. But, I still think TO has a good threat to go deeper than EDM. Gonna be a fun PO's. WPG looks to be for real.

But overall happy with the progress in Van. And credit to Benning where due. He still doesn't touch Mike Keenan as the worst Nucks GM all time however.
- LordHumungous

The Oilers have always sucked after their WHA roster aged out. Without Skalbania the Oilers would have had 15-20 1oa’s lol

Love what they have done this reg season lots of great positives and all plus Tocchet has them accountable. Don't feel this is a deep PO roster as of yet but they may surprise. Very soft team. Reaping some good rewards from Bennings core as you always say...'champions are built off drafting' lol

Funny how folks are so quick to jump all over the Oilers history (5 cups and all lol) but don't really realize that all teams go through tough times at one point or another. A decade and half of circling the drain is the norm for many clubs just ask Flames fans since 2004 lol. But yes EDM is still learning but PO's 5 of the last 7 years is certainly helping. And as Mcd and Drai ramp up a bit more here down the stretch could be quite dangerous in PO's with their additions as well. But, I still think TO has a good threat to go deeper than EDM. Gonna be a fun PO's. WPG looks to be for real.

But overall happy with the progress in Van. And credit to Benning where due. He still doesn't touch Mike Keenan as the worst Nucks GM all time however.
- LordHumungous

I wasn’t jumping all over the Oilers, I was simply using them as an extreme example of a team needing time to find success. The Canucks are only two years removed from the horrible Benning years, they are in the infancy of their recovery and way ahead of where anyone expected them to be.

As you ridiculously keep saying about Benning, the Oilers are definitely reaping the benefits of those genius GM’s Lowe, McTavish & Chiarelli as they try to win something in the playoffs.

Ya typically wired a bit different…but not guys like Frankiethat inherited most of their wealth
- CanuckDon

I really (frank)ed all this up

Ya typically wired a bit different…but not guys like Frankiethat inherited most of their wealth
- CanuckDon

Typically not as competitive, they just want to hold onto or build upon their wealth.

The guys that built in want to be the best at everything they touch.

The Oilers have always sucked after their WHA roster aged out. Without Skalbania the Oilers would have had 15-20 1oa’s lol
- Nighthawk

Easy there, they just added a SOLID piece in Troy Stretcher .

Love what they have done this reg season lots of great positives and all plus Tocchet has them accountable. Don't feel this is a deep PO roster as of yet but they may surprise. Very soft team. Reaping some good rewards from Bennings core as you always say...'champions are built off drafting' lol

Funny how folks are so quick to jump all over the Oilers history (5 cups and all lol) but don't really realize that all teams go through tough times at one point or another. A decade and half of circling the drain is the norm for many clubs just ask Flames fans since 2004 lol. But yes EDM is still learning but PO's 5 of the last 7 years is certainly helping. And as Mcd and Drai ramp up a bit more here down the stretch could be quite dangerous in PO's with their additions as well. But, I still think TO has a good threat to go deeper than EDM. Gonna be a fun PO's. WPG looks to be for real.

But overall happy with the progress in Van. And credit to Benning where due. He still doesn't touch Mike Keenan as the worst Nucks GM all time however.
- LordHumungous

Traded Linden for Bertuzzi,McCabe and Ruttu. McCabe was later used in the Sedin deal and Bert was traded for Lou. That's one of the best trades in franchise history.

12 years is perfect. I’m at 11 years presently. Sadly they are fake
- CanuckDon

We had two kids that she fed with those titties. Now she works and supplements my income, it's a good life.

For someone who claims to know hockey, you really don't seem to understand hockey. A few days ago, you told mini that it isnt always about points, yet here you are arguing that players are having career years, based on point totals.
How about Juulsen, Garland, Myers, Joshua, Hoglander, all having the best year of their careers, mostly because they are playing well, not because of point totals.
- Reubenkincade

I know it’s hard for you to understand, given your lack of hockey knowledge, however, neither Garland nor Myers are having career years, points or playing wise, I don’t know how you can profess that? Juulsen has never played a full season so I guess even as a replacement level player you could say he’s having a career year LOL!

I’ll give you Hoglander though, kids having a great year, once they forced him to learn how to play on the right side of the puck as a 22 year old he’s reaping the benefits of staying in the lineup and playing with Pettersson who’s now a top player in the league.

I think that's a Silvos trade
- golfingsince

Even better.

I know it’s hard for you to understand, given your lack of hockey knowledge, however, neither Garland nor Myers are having career years, points or playing wise, I don’t know how you can profess that? Juulsen has never played a full season so I guess even as a replacement level player you could say he’s having a career year LOL!

I’ll give you Hoglander though, kids having a great year, once they forced him to learn how to play on the right side of the puck as a 22 year old he’s reaping the benefits of staying in the lineup and playing with Pettersson who’s now a top player in the league.
- Pacificgem

You back on drugs again, I see.

Pierre LeBrun

Hearing that the Hurricanes and Penguins are very close to a Guentzel trade. But still some details to work through. Bunting is part of the package. Both teams are playing tonight which also may complicate timing to some degree. But all signs point to Guentzel going to Carolina.

Pierre LeBrun

Hearing that the Hurricanes and Penguins are very close to a Guentzel trade. But still some details to work through. Bunting is part of the package. Both teams are playing tonight which also may complicate timing to some degree. But all signs point to Guentzel going to Carolina.
- Pacificgem

Damn that's so boring

We had two kids that she fed with those titties. Now she works and supplements my diet, it's a good life.
- golfingsince

Living life large 👍

You back on drugs again, I see.
- Reubenkincade

Typical response from someone who doesn’t know what they’re talking about.

Pierre LeBrun

Hearing that the Hurricanes and Penguins are very close to a Guentzel trade. But still some details to work through. Bunting is part of the package. Both teams are playing tonight which also may complicate timing to some degree. But all signs point to Guentzel going to Carolina.
- Pacificgem

Canes have needed a PO clutch scorer for years. Makes sense & we shouldn’t get into the bidding war.

Pierre LeBrun

Hearing that the Hurricanes and Penguins are very close to a Guentzel trade. But still some details to work through. Bunting is part of the package. Both teams are playing tonight which also may complicate timing to some degree. But all signs point to Guentzel going to Carolina.
- Pacificgem

I’m ok w this. Carolina blows so I think this is somewhat pointless for them. Glad he is staying out east