Thanks NYN,

Holy (frank) that was a tough blog to follow yesterday, I mean the actual game was meh, the team played hard in the second consecutive game.

But reading how deep Miller was into nighthawk was down right disturbing, and then he has the gall to criticize anyone that props up Pettersson when not one person mentions anything about Petey, (frank) me someone has a real unhealthy obsession with Miller.

Hey nighty, wipe your chin man, you may need a bath towel to get it all…
- Makita

I’m ok with trading him as long as it nets a very good young center and a good young top four defenseman. Same with Miller, and to a lesser extent Boeser, wipe the whole slate clean and do a do-over.
- Pacificgem

Agree.

I boil it down to the lack of violence in the game. More fighting is needed so muffins like Pouty feel safer and douche nozzles like Miller can be hauled out to the pumpkin patch and receive a solid beat down.
- Danny Bomber

I figured it was just because they don't shoot enough, because they don't have pure offensive guys. But you bring up a very valid point. Thank you.

Given that the DeBrusk-Miller-Boeser line avoided playing against Nashville’s best forward line while drawing Roman Josi as the defenceman they played the most against, it would make sense to expect better numbers than the ones they put up last night. The trio finished with the second-most xGF of any unit, but also had the worst xGA (0.43) while only playing a minute more than the Hoglander-Sasson-Joshua line (0.32). DeBrusk-Miller-Boeser were on ice for a 4-7 scoring chance deficit, with the high-danger chances standing a 2-3. It made sense why Miller was benched for the third, taken off this top line, with both DeBrusk and Boeser posting better numbers without him. Boeser saw his xGF% jump from 44.80 to 58.07 without Miller, and DeBrusk saw his own xGF% increase from 48.23 to 70.59 without Miller. Again, they continued to struggle to produce at 5v5, and it’s clear that the Canucks could desperately use their production with both Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes out of the lineup.

Now, score effects clearly play a role in the numbers, but this wasn’t a one-off or any sort of coincidence. Miller struggled to the point of Tocchet limiting his minutes against Seattle as well. That it happened two nights in a row, and that Boeser and DeBrusk’s xGF% got a decent boost the second Suter replaced Miller against Nashville, is at least something to keep an eye on. Not to mention the head coach’s thoughts on the goal that was ultimately the difference-maker in this one.

Move Miller asap damage done is irreparable with EP unable to mature. Both players & media made it a circus that is beyond fixing. Add in the hens in here & elsewhere there is no hope it’ll work out.

Once Petey returns & keeps up with his underwhelming overpaid play have a deal already in place from taking calls. By the TDL or sooner if a huge home run or wait til summer.

BB either signs a very team friendly or has to go without Miller here to gel with. Petey doesn’t drive lines to help any winger to date.

Nothing wrong with using the last of the season on a huge retool.

Move Miller asap damage done is irreparable with EP unable to mature. Both players & media made it a circus that is beyond fixing. Add in the hens in here & elsewhere there is no hope it’ll work out.

Once Petey returns & keeps up with his underwhelming overpaid play have a deal already in place from taking calls. By the TDL or sooner if a huge home run or wait til summer.

BB either signs a very team friendly or has to go without Miller here to gel with. Petey doesn’t drive lines to help any winger to date.

Nothing wrong with using the last of the season on a huge retool.
- Nighthawk

It doesnt help that the 32 y/o leader who is supposed to mentor our young players is unable to mature.

Everything is always EP's fault. Everything circles back to EP.

Move Miller asap damage done is irreparable with EP unable to mature. Both players & media made it a circus that is beyond fixing. Add in the hens in here & elsewhere there is no hope it’ll work out.

Once Petey returns & keeps up with his underwhelming overpaid play have a deal already in place from taking calls. By the TDL or sooner if a huge home run or wait til summer.

BB either signs a very team friendly or has to go without Miller here to gel with. Petey doesn’t drive lines to help any winger to date.

Nothing wrong with using the last of the season on a huge retool.
- Nighthawk

I'm with Makita... you sound like a spurned girlfriend, like Miller cheated on you with Pouty or something...

I'm with Makita... you sound like a spurned girlfriend, like Miller cheated on you with Pouty or something...
- DariusKnight

The never ending Miller vs Petey, Team Miller vs Team Petey, Miller fan boys vs Petey fan boys gets so fkn old but NH can't get out of that routine. It's obviouly a maturity thing yet he is an expert on which players need to mature.(which he lets bias decide on that)

Management better fix this or Hughes is going to want out and I think they realize this.

It doesnt help that the 32 y/o leader who is supposed to mentor our young players is unable to mature.

Everything is always EP's fault. Everything circles back to EP.
- boonerbuck

I’ve pointed out Millers flaws & Petey both with neither deserving an A. They are both at fault. Open up your eyes & ears. Idc if you don’t like me tying both together if it’s not painfully they are a problem in their own ways. Lets see what gives once Miller is gone. I’m not totally optimistic Petey lives up to contract & hype. Hope he proves me wrong but it's getting old fast.

Lastly at 11.6m per he better lead the team as he’s paid to do. On him once the excuses are gone.

I'm with Makita... you sound like a spurned girlfriend, like Miller cheated on you with Pouty or something...
- DariusKnight

Miller has two goals since October 26th, both empty-netters, over two months he hasn't scored with a goalie in the net yet I don't hear guys like Lordy and they rest of them crying foul like they were when Petey was going through a slump? Double standards? He's a cancer and he needs to go.

I'm with Makita... you sound like a spurned girlfriend, like Miller cheated on you with Pouty or something...
- DariusKnight

Well let’s here some rays of sunshine on the subject during this gloomy time.

Benning provided the excellent pieces but this MNGT group has sputtered in rounding out the core. It's showing now.
- LordHumungous

That’s like saying Craig MacTavish drafted the core pieces for the oilers and every Gm since has failed to round out the team.

I’ve pointed out Millers flaws & Petey both with neither deserving an A. They are both at fault. Open up your eyes & ears. Idc if you don’t like me tying both together if it’s not painfully they are a problem in their own ways. Lets see what gives once Miller is gone. I’m not totally optimistic Petey lives up to contract & hype. Hope he proves me wrong but it's getting old fast.

Lastly at 11.6m per he better lead the team as he’s paid to do. On him once the excuses are gone.
- Nighthawk

....aaand Petey again.

That’s like saying Craig MacTavish drafted the core pieces for the oilers and every Gm since has failed to round out the team.
- TurdFergeson

The Oilers are a disgusting franchise.

The never ending Miller vs Petey, Team Miller vs Team Petey, Miller fan boys vs Petey fan boys gets so fkn old but NH can't get out of that routine. It's obviouly a maturity thing yet he is an expert on which players need to mature.(which he lets bias decide on that)

- boonerbuck

It’s neither Freud tyvm. It’s 2 different personalities that cannot figure it out. One will be gone the other left to prove himself as a leader he’s paid to be. That is what will remain to be seen.

Management better fix this or Hughes is going to want out and I think they realize this.
- Bettmanhatesus

Hughes has great power to dictate if he so chooses. He’s clearly the heart & soul of the team. The team a-hole & the prima donna are not even close.

Management better fix this or Hughes is going to want out and I think they realize this.
- Bettmanhatesus

It’s a good point. We only have 2 more full years guaranteed with Hughes, so the window is now. With a 32 team choice pending, rising cap and the way he’s viewed in the league now, hard to imagine he re-ups early for the extra year, especially if there’s unending drama.

Miller has two goals since October 26th, both empty-netters, over two months he hasn't scored with a goalie in the net yet I don't hear guys like Lordy and they rest of them crying foul like they were when Petey was going through a slump? Double standards? He's a cancer and he needs to go.
- Pacificgem

Cannot argue any of that. It’s gotten far to out of hand to be anything else.

7-14 at home. Fans must really be appreciating those high ticket prices to go watch their team lose.

Nice egg they laid against the 3rd worst teams in the NHL who only had 3 wins on the road before last night.

For sure, any team that loses three of it's best players is going to struggle. The decision to sit Branny is somewhat puzzling though. I get that he's a depth guy, but with Hughes out, his underlying offensive numbers have been decent on the PP.
- Pacificgem

Yeah even if brannstrom only plays on PP, it’s worth it. No one else with any offensive instinct on blueline. Myers is what he is, a long reach as a deterrent. Once upon a time thought Soucy could have some offensive upside but he’s settled into a guy that can’t even make a breakout pass resulting in way too many icings.

That’s like saying Craig MacTavish drafted the core pieces for the oilers and every Gm since has failed to round out the team.
- TurdFergeson

..........

It’s a good point. We only have 2 more full years guaranteed with Hughes, so the window is now. With a 32 team choice pending, rising cap and the way he’s viewed in the league now, hard to imagine he re-ups early for the extra year, especially if there’s unending drama.
- Sayros

I think if they reset the roster somewhat, they can convince Hughes to a long term vision. If they don't, he'll be gone as soon as he can.

Yeah even if brannstrom only plays on PP, it’s worth it. No one else with any offensive instinct on blueline. Myers is what he is, a long reach as a deterrent. Once upon a time thought Soucy could have some offensive upside but he’s settled into a guy that can’t even make a breakout pass resulting in way too many icings.
- Sayros

14th best PP & only that high cuz of Hughes certainly nobody else drives it.

It doesnt help that the 32 y/o leader who is supposed to mentor our young players is unable to mature.

Everything is always EP's fault. Everything circles back to EP.
- boonerbuck

Yup Millers fault EP is a prima donna. Next up it’s the Sedins fault.
Why not hire a nanny