Pre-Game Talk: GM10 | Vancouver Canucks @ San Jose Sharks | Sat. Nov 2nd | 7:00pm PST | HNIC/SNP | Another Road Trip Reset

[TruGr1t]

I really don't get why they want bains that high in the line up.
He looks good in the bottom 6 playing against the opposing teams bottom pair

Bains is clearly holding Joshua's spot. That third line with Heinen-Blueger-Sherwood has been good, so you don't want to break it up, and Hoglander has been pretty shit lately, so no reason to have him in the top six. There's no one else really.

Once Joshua is back, I'd expect Bains and Hoglander to basically compete for the last forward spot. Sprong to a degree, but he's been the best of the three lately (and he's a right shot).

 

[VanillaCoke]

I really don't get why they want bains that high in the line up.
He looks good in the bottom 6 playing against the opposing teams bottom pair

Placeholder for Joshua and hoglander hasn't earned it, the other wingers are set on their lines.
Sprong the only other option, probably better, but also easing him in and he's doing quite well on the fourth line.

 

[Vector]

 

[VanillaCoke]

Forbort Brannchise pairing = unlimited power

 

[TruGr1t]

Forbort Brannchise pairing = unlimited power

I think this is the best available alignment, but Tocchet hates playing guys offside (though Brannstrom is reportedly comfortable on the right), so we'll see what he does.

 

[Vector]

 

[thecupismine]

I think it might be less about Bains and more about Tocchet making a point to Hoglander after a few very sub-par games and efforts.

While true, I think it's been hurting Bains a bit as he's struggled to keep up with high level opposition. He showed good chemistry with Sprong and was able to take advantage of softer minutes, but he's a step behind in his awareness when matched up against better players.

Shouldn't be an issue against the Sharks, and hopefully after that Hoglander has learned his lesson and the Canucks can swap them back. That spot is likely Joshua's in the longer term, but he'll need time to ramp up when he gets back.

 

[kanucks25]

Will be nice to have him back.

Saw last year how the team looked different without him despite him not necessarily being a frontline player.

Player with a unique skillset that can be a difference maker whenever he displays a hard, consistent work-rate.

 

[God]

I really don't get why they want bains that high in the line up.
He looks good in the bottom 6 playing against the opposing teams bottom pair

Would really like Sprong up there with Pettersson. In the last few games he's played, his speed in transition has drawn defenders onto him and created openings for his linemates. I know the coaches probably don't want to "reward" him with that type of ice, but it could do something to improve Pettersson's confidence on offensive opportunities.

 

[sting101]

Good news guys,

I can like posts again.

Im gonna have a BLT to celebrate

 

[BenningHurtsMySoul]

They have missed Joshua big time. Every line is out of whack and suffers as a result of him being out of the lineup.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't our regression post-All Star Game occur at the same time as he was injured?

 

[wonton15]

They have missed Joshua big time. Every line is out of whack and suffers as a result of him being out of the lineup.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't our regression post-All Star Game occur at the same time as he was injured?

Yeah, and we were all making the comments we are now about how his swagger transforms our team. We looked lifeless without Joshua’s physicality and it looks the same now.