I don't think the #Canucks are ready for the backlash they'll face in this market if Pierre Dorion is hired as GM. That would legitimately be the last straw for a lot of fans with this team
@JFreshHockey Any of those would be great. Only way to truly replace Quinn is to draft a player in the top 3 with star impact, ideally multiple years in a row.
Only way to get said player(s) is to be bad enough to draft in that spot. Any futures based deal that makes the team worse is great
When the trading of Quinn Hughes happens - and right now it seems inevitable - it will mark the lowest point in the franchise’s history. Giving up a generational talent in his prime can’t be viewed any other way.
Can’t wait to smoke a whole pack of darts, eat a full container of cashews and cruise Natural Stat Trick to see how bad the #Canucks are at generating/allowing shot attempts and scoring chances. 🤤
This team looked like a high-end third line and another second pair D away from contention, and already had Podkolzin and Höglander in the system.
It’s flat out wild what’s unfolded since.
Just remembering when Connor McDavid got suspended for crosschecking Conor Garland in the head and Oilers fans and even media members called for McDavid to protest by not showing up to NHL events.
Didn't know they meant the Stanley Cup Final. https://t.co/ydHFuo0YFT
The NHL’s final four will feature the 3 teams (CAR, EDM, FLA) that were the best in the league at *generating* shots on goal at 5-on-5.
The fourth, Dallas, acquired an offensive atom bomb (Rantanen) at midseason,
Might need to update our “defense wins championships” bromides.