GDT: GM16 | Vancouver Canucks vs Nashville Predators | Sun. Nov 17th | 7:00pm PST | SNP | Sherwood vs Stamkos

[Scumbag Frank]

Man, it is absolutely killing me that I didn’t buy the AHLTV package and I have no opinion on whether this is merited or not.

Watching the Abbotsford game last night, he was absolutely head and shoulders above the rest of the defense. Hell, everyone else on the team including Aman and Bains too.
Looked like an obvious future NHLer playing among a bunch of AHL-ceiling level players.

But despite controlling the ice, he does occasionally have Juulsen-type moments where he zones out for a second and it leads to a goal against (see Coachella Valley goal #1 last night). So as much as I'm sick of Juulsen and would like to see him waived, I'm not sure Pettersson is actually an upgrade on him at the NHL level at this point in time.

 

[Canuckle1970]

Seahawks beat the 49ers, and Bills just beat the Chiefs!

OKAY! Make me an even happier camper with a win tonight over the Preds. Smack'em Kiefer!

 

[David71]

nobodys injured except forbort. juulssen played okay last night. maybe he gets in next game. get a practice in with the team.

 

[ProviesGhost]

Does Forbort on IR mean we're not accruing cap space anymore?

 

[sandwichbird2023]

I'm glad D-Petey has played well enough to earn an early season call up, but I thought he struggled in the preseason, so I'm not expecting him to come in and blows everyone away. Shelter minutes if he plays, and expecting some ups and downs. Anything more is gravy.

Nashville is so wing-heavy, they really need to find a 1C. If they can get that piece (not easy, I know) I think they'll be a pretty good team.

 

[WTG]

Josh Elliott-Wolfe (@joshelliottwolfe.bsky.social)

Through 5 games, the lack of Brock Boeser with JT Miller has been very apparent in Miller's 5v5 numbers. Miller w/Boeser (122 mins): 55.79% CF 62.84% xGF 64.71% HDCF 7 GF 2 GA Miller since Boeser injury (61 mins): 44.83% CF 37.53% xGF 34.78% HDCF 4 GF 7 GA #Canucks

bsky.app

 

[Vector]

 

[AlainVigneaultsGum]

Does Forbort on IR mean we're not accruing cap space anymore?

Guys on regular IR still count against the cap so we're still able to accrue I think.

 

[rypper]

Guys on regular IR still count against the cap so we're still able to accrue I think.

Correct.

 

[credulous]

Does Forbort on IR mean we're not accruing cap space anymore?

no. IR just gets you an extra roster spot. it doesn't give you any extra cap space

calling up pettersson means less accrual though

 

[ChilliBilly]

no. IR just gets you an extra roster spot. it doesn't give you any extra cap space

calling up pettersson means less accrual though

Big news for Pettersson though. He finally earns a NHL level pay check for a few days. Instead of making $4 - 500/day, he gets 10 times that.

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

TWO EP?

IN THIS ECONOMY???

 

[LordBacon]

TWO EP?

IN THIS ECONOMY???

Jst underpay them and gaslight them by telling them old folks had to work 69,420 hours a day and they should be thankful.

 

[Vector]

Does Forbort on IR mean we're not accruing cap space anymore?

Guys on regular IR still count against the cap so we're still able to accrue I think.

Correct.

Exactly. This just opener a roster spot. Canucks will barely accrue anything today but they still accrue.

 

[logan5]

When's the last time we had a D man progress this quickly? Pettersson's progression is very similar to Alex Edler's. The Canucks could possibly end up with another top pairing with Pettersson/Willander. A fairly safe bet is a very good 2nd pairing.

 

[Vector]

When's the last time we had a D man progress this quickly? Pettersson's progression is very similar to Alex Edler's. The Canucks could possibly end up with another top pairing with Pettersson/Willander. A fairly safe bet is a very good 2nd pairing.

Quinn Hughes but before him Chris Tanev. Of drafted defensemen, it’s Edler.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

When's the last time we had a D man progress this quickly? Pettersson's progression is very similar to Alex Edler's. The Canucks could possibly end up with another top pairing with Pettersson/Willander. A fairly safe bet is a very good 2nd pairing.

Whoah! Let’s slow down the top pairing talk. I like EP but he looked pretty poor in camp. Still has a lot to work on to become a solid second pairing guy.

 

[Vector]

Hockey Fights Cancer Night

• NHL does a great job with this night
• His brother went through cancer treatment
• Loves seeing the signs of who each person is fighting for
• Was a tough thing to hear about Joshua’s diagnosis
• Grateful to play the sport
• Sometimes you need these reminders

Elias Pettersson, Defenceman

• Didn’t have an extra defenseman
• Desharnais banged up
• Precautionary recall so they could have an extra defenceman

Nashville Predators

• Doesn’t look at their record; looks at the coach and personnel
• Are a desperate team; Canucks need to match their desperation
• Important game for both teams
• Canucks are trying to find 60-minute consistency
• Result oriented business

Boeser

• Thinks Boeser has stepped up but doesn’t know to what extent
• Has done more and more every day

Lankinen

• Starting tonight
• Is sure he’s anxious to play; always nice to play against your former teammates

Silovs

• Has loved his last 10 days
• Abbotsford start, practices, etc; his attitude and body language has been great
• When Blackhawks made him move side-to-side, he looked big

Hitting

• Reaves hit is one that needs to get out of the game
• Tocchet had to change the way he hit after getting some kneeing suspensions
• Need to make sure you’re getting lower; almost have to crouch down and target the chest
• If going to fast, need to abort the hit and just get body position

Canucks’ 4th Line

• Liked the 4th line yesterday
• Lots of possession time and connection between them
• Were in position to come up with lose pucks
• Raty is 21 years old and the biggest thing for young guys in the NHL is when they get the puck they go into “awareness mode” and they don’t move their feet; can get away with this in lower leagues
• Move your feet then look for awareness

 

[Bobby9]

Preds will be coming out w a lot of energy because of the playoffs. Should get a good game

 

[ziploc]

Exactly. This just opener a roster spot. Canucks will barely accrue anything today but they still accrue.

They are making up the lost money by having the team eat at Taco Bell tonight instead of catering the meal.

Anticipate a Luongo-type situation from three or four of the guys by the second period.

 

[vadim sharifijanov]

TWO EP?

IN THIS ECONOMY???

 

[Vector]

 

[LordBacon]

Duh, he already had his solo lap in 2018.

 

[GranvilleIsland]

Duh, he already had his solo lap in 2018.

You sir are on fire

 

[LordBacon]

You sir are on fire

I hope not, no one likes burnt bacon.