York Newbury: Canucks Gut Out Win in Buffalo

Thanks Yorkie.

Decent game (because they won) and Lankinen and Garland were monsters.

Free ASL!

Free ASL!
- VanHockeyGuy

Free ASL!
- VanHockeyGuy

The guy that banned him quit the next week and Lea from Melbourne was obviously a troll blogger.

The guy that banned him quit the next week and Lea from Melbourne was obviously a troll blogger.
- Danny Bomber

I was hoping he'd get an alt.

Quinn Hughes. That’s all I have to say about this game.

The guy that banned him quit the next week and Lea from Melbourne was obviously a troll blogger.
- Danny Bomber

Quinn Hughes. That’s all I have to say about this game.
- Pairo11

Absolute Stud. On pace for over 100 points and hopefully another Norris.

York Newbury: Canucks Gut Out Win in Buffalo
- York Newbury

Thanks NYN, gutsy win for sure.

What’s the deal with Hoglander, is he really the worst forward on the squad or does Tocchet just not like him, 6-7 minutes a game isn’t doing him or the team any good.

Maybe a package deal to upgrade the backend.

Quinn Hughes. That’s all I have to say about this game.
- Pairo11

I think the team would mention Lankinen in the same breath as Hughes yesterday.

Thanks NYN, gutsy win for sure.

What’s the deal with Hoglander, is he really the worst forward on the squad or does Tocchet just not like him, 6-7 minutes a game isn’t doing him or the team any good.

Maybe a package deal to upgrade the backend.
- Makita

Tocchet seems to hate him for whatever reason. At this point he is probably better off getting traded.

Tocchet seems to hate him for whatever reason. At this point he is probably better off getting traded.
- Danny Bomber

Can you blame him?

Good read on D candidates...

https://www.nytimes.com/a...source=emp_shared_article

Thanks York. By the way Detroit game is: morning for the BCers; noonish for the locals; and normal game time eve start, for once, for us Euros. lol.

The silence on updates on what’s going on with the Canucks is surprising.

However, it could be because of the Black Friday weekend post Turkey day in the States hoopla. You know where people are busy doing other things lol.

Good read on D candidates...

https://www.nytimes.com/a...source=emp_shared_article
- VanHockeyGuy

Would love Byrem, if the cost isn't too bad

Would love Byrem, if the cost isn't too bad
- NewYorkNuck

100%. You'd have to bite the bullet. It certainly won't be cheap.

100%. You'd have to bite the bullet. It certainly won't be cheap.
- VanHockeyGuy

Hogs Myers 2nd should get it done.

Jiricek to the wild.
1st, 2nd, 4th and a prospect

Frank Seravalli.

Trade details, per sources:

To #mnwild : David Jiricek, 5th Rd Pick
To #CBJ : Damon Hunt, 2025 1st Rd Pick, 2027 2nd Rd Pick, 4th Rd Pick

Jiricek to the wild.
1st, 2nd, 4th and a prospect
- dbot

Hm. Not terrible. Canucks were probably looking for a more ready player. This is from Harm's article that was posted..

David Jiricek, Columbus Blue Jackets

Jiricek, a right-shot drafted No. 6 in 2022, appears destined for a fresh start. I asked our prospects expert Scott Wheeler for some insight on why he’s stalled and what his outlook is.

Jiricek’s a bit of a juxtaposition. This is his fifth full season of pro hockey despite having just turned 21, which is obviously extremely advanced. His production at Czechia’s top level at 17 and 18 and in the AHL at 19 and 20 plot him on a star trajectory from a data standpoint. And he’s 6-foot-4 and 200-plus pounds to boot. But there are also some practical flaws in the eye test (primarily sloppy pivots/feet going backwards and bad reads to overcompensate) that have posed a challenge as he has tried to establish himself as an 82-gamer at a very early age. I do think it’s important to remember that even though it feels like he has stalled, and he has in some ways, he’s still the eighth-youngest defenseman to play in an NHL game this year and D his age are often still in Europe or just getting started in the AHL after junior.

Offensively, he can hammer it, he plays a confident style on the puck, and he actually moves quite well and handles quite well going forward. Defensively, there is upside in his length and he does have some natural instincts, but the timing and footwork is the X-factor in setting his ceiling. We’re still talking about a high-end D prospect here.

Initially, the Blue Jackets were rumoured to be seeking an elite prospect (like Vancouver’s Tom Willander, which wouldn’t be worth it) in a one-for-one type of swap. But now Columbus is reportedly open to packages built around draft picks.

The Canucks could kick tires on Jiricek, but I see a couple of major stumbling blocks.

Firstly, while he’s close to being NHL-ready, he’s ultimately still a prospect in the AHL. He has defensive flaws and doesn’t skate very well yet. This isn’t a player who’s going to magically solve the club’s top-four issues for this season. Heck, there’s no guarantee he can do that next season or even the year after. He’d be a much better fit for a young team on the rise rather than a win-now club like Vancouver.

Secondly, even if Allvin tries to build a package around draft picks and Höglander, it’s unlikely that will be the most attractive offer from Columbus’ standpoint. The Canucks’ first-round pick, for example, will likely be late because they’re a good team. If you’re Columbus, you’d probably prefer a first-round pick from a non-playoff team since it’ll likely be significantly higher and more valuable.

Jiricek off the table, good.

Any deal for Byram will probably include a 1st, 2nd, roster player and/or prospect.

I'd still do it if they're comfortable with his concussion issues.

Jiricek off the table, good.

Any deal for Byram will probably include a 1st, 2nd, roster player and/or prospect.

I'd still do it if they're comfortable with his concussion issues.
- VanHockeyGuy

Ya I assume it'd be Hoglander, 1st, delayed 2nd. Unless they want some level of prospect instead of the 1st.

Ya I assume it'd be Hoglander, 1st, delayed 2nd. Unless they want some level of prospect instead of the 1st.
- NewYorkNuck

I think Buffalo wants players ready to contribute

I think Buffalo wants players ready to contribute
- golfingsince

Established scoring Winger or a RHD ready to play. That’s what they’re focusing on.