Pre-Game Talk: GM 22 | Vancouver Canucks @ Buffalo Sabres | Fri. Nov 29th | 12:00pm PST | SNP | Black Friday Sale

[Hodgy]

There is "bad luck", like having Demko sustain a bizarre first ever injury or Miller needing to take a leave of absence or Boeser being cheap shotted or Pettersson playing like a bum for an extended period of time, and then there is "bad management" when you build a defense that is a bottom five defense or whatever in the NHL if one of the two best defensemen is injured.

 

[TruGr1t]

I'm still not convinced Tocchet will play Brannstrom on his offside.

Assuming he won't...

Hughes-Myers
Soucy-Juulsen
Brannstrom-Friedman/Desharnais

If I recall, Brannstrom-Desharnais have had a few decent shifts. Juulsen has played 18+ minutes in two of the last three games, so Tocchet is obviously more comfortable with him.

 

[Hodgy]

I'm still not convinced Tocchet will play Brannstrom on his offside.

Assuming he won't...

Hughes-Myers
Soucy-Juulsen
Brannstrom-Friedman/Desharnais

If I recall, Brannstrom-Desharnais have had a few decent shifts.

He may be forced to try it now. Hughes and Myers have never looked good together.

 

[TruGr1t]

He may be forced to try it now. Hughes and Myers have never looked good together.

I think it's more likely you see Hughes-Juulsen or Hughes-Friedman than Hughes-Brannstrom.

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

Off Hronek out now too?

If he's out for any period of time they really need to be making move sooner, rather than later, if serious.

 

[Burke's Evil Spirit]

Friedman's steadiness might be the ideal partner for Soucy right now.

 

[Hodgy]

Friedman's steadiness might be the ideal partner for Soucy right now.

Ya, he's the anti Myers. Very much plays within his limits.

 

[Rowlet]

What the hell? Nevermind that then. How did he score that deal lol

Played next to Quinn Hughes

 

[Blue and Green]

Off Hronek out now too?

If he's out for any period of time they really need to be making move sooner, rather than later, if serious.

The only way they can make a move right away is if Garland is part of the package. otherwise there just isn't enough cap space.

 

[StreetHawk]

The only way they can make a move right away is if Garland is part of the package. otherwise there just isn't enough cap space.

When Hronek comes off LTIR, have to be able to account for anyone that you acquire as well. Aside from the true bottom feeders, no one else is giving up on the season at this point in time.

 

[bossram]

Wonder how they try and roll the pairs. My guess -

Hughes - Myers
Soucy - Brannstrom
Friedman - Juulsen/Desharnais

I suspect there won't actually be "pairs", other than what is written on the lineup card.

It's gonna be Hughes every other shift with rotating partners.