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The only thing in that CA article that is accurate about EP40 that resembles any kind of reasonable explaination to his huge decline is “off-ice circumstances”. The rest is hyperbole. He’s been called out by teammates for a reason, he doesn’t get invited to off ice functions such as weddings, dinners for a reason. The guys an introverted flake who’s collected his money, he’s 100% okay riding the status quo out in Vancouver. He doesn’t set a good example for this impressionable young team.
I wonder how much of his wife having 2 miscarriages in 2 years over that period contributed to him becoming such an introvert? Sounds like a recipe for depression and symptoms of.
I got over our miscarriage reasonably quick when I was in my mid 20’s but seeing the depression my woman went through for the next 6 months brought me down quite a bit. We decided to try again off and on over the next 2 years without success and it started tax our relationship quite a bit. It didnt end well.
People say there is no excuses but it’s not your life. If he cant pull out of it, time to move on but it’s never as simple as the “experts” claim it is.
VHG rather delve into character assassination & treats EP as some sort of machine not a person. Later 20’s isn’t exactly like a 30-40yr old who has to learn & survive & survive from life’s knocks.
As I see it EP40 comes to camp in top condition. He is the only one that control the demands expected of him. Psychologically if it is hindering him he has to face it & grow from it. If not a reset is needed & a change of scenery is needed.
His scoring & shooting has fallen off huge his defensive play & led the NHL in C shot blocking has not. Also not having optimum wingers doesn’t help. Boeser isn’t exactly as dangerous as he once was. DeBrusk is a compliment that doesn’t the dynamic duo role. Lastly poor regimes didn’t add key compliment 3rd wheels for top 6. The D has been another issue other than Hughes & Hronek. The rest were inept at any good breakouts & more often hemmed in their own end. Dump outs their specialty to only have teams come right back at them.
In the end it’s a new season & fresh start & all eyes on EP40. All up to him. Staying or going won’t change the roster problems & challenges on the ice.
Should have drafted Lawrence.
I said it a number of times, Malholtra may be the 3rd best C in this draft after Bjork and Lawrence. Trust in the scouts? No. They have not earned it because its the same failtards as before. They can definitely earn my trust with this recent draft… or completely trigger me into rage…. lol. Time will tell. I do have a better feeling about this draft than the last few but picking high, multiple 1st and 2nds will fill anyone with optimism.
Imo scouting picked for an all around game & project CM’s growth trajectory to continue. I stated to pick a D or trade down. I doubt many top 6-8 teams had CM as a target & why it didn’t happen or scouts were fixated on CM. Lawrence injury & slow start in the NCAA could be why he dropped & teams went with the safer pick. It will all come down to CM proving he’s at least an elite 2C or better. He should try to be in the Bergeron category type. All situations & top leader. He’s got some big expectations on him.
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EP40/SW & 2-2nds no retention
Need a UFA or another trade to hit the floor.
Take a cap dump+ for DeBrusk?Rogowski another goal today
Nvm goal changed. No points.
Canucks haven’t made a good choice for GM til now. Team actually looks better in 2 months.
Last great GM was Superboss Pat Quinn may the big Irish RIP. He gave the team an identity with some good character BC boys & more.
MM has a long runway to grow as a HC & develop the mids & a team identity. RJ & scouts just beginning to fill the prospect pool. So far no lousy UFA signings for term. Moved out some vets in the way in MP & Hog. Only the 1st year of the regime & already seeing some thought & a plan in these early stages. Much more work lies ahead. Starting with a fine hiring of a HC for Abby.
Both signing 5 year deals. Walking into free agency.
Sign with the Canucks? Would they really want to come to a toxic market like this?
They’ll probably end up in NY or one of the Florida teams.
Toxic market toxic market maybe change your tune & it’s less toxic? Lol
All that we know is the facts as you said both walking into UFA status. For starters a team that is a contender will need the cap space. A team on the cusp is next up. Both are diehard Canuck fans growing up that at this time is the only positive for the Canucks. The rest will depend on what happens between now & then. The odds either would come here just improved with 2 darts from 1. I’m more for Celebrini than Bedard. MC the better player & CB injury prone with shoulder injuries. Not good for a young star.
If he has a breakout season in the OHL and stacks up the points, the drafting crew will look like geniuses. Same with the WJC.
The short amount of years he’s been playing hockey could possibly be hiding a ton of potential.
He’s still raw yes & plays on the PK for Team USA. Be happy if he tops out as a 3rd liner C or winger & PK specialist. Not all prospects have to be a big win as long as they at least become useful or tradable assets is fine.
I don’t buy that. Gillis started the chaos. He emptied the cupboards and gave NMC and NTCs to aging players. Remember the Kesler trade where Benning had one team to deal with only. Bieksa Hamhuis.
Then Gillis realized holy shit this team is slow and old . The blame starts with him and snowballed as each mgmt group got worse as time went on. PA and JR are the worst mgmt group ever. Not even close.
JB hands down the worst.
