Nhl thread

[Beanflicker]

Tyler Johnson

He's sensational and a clear Conn Smythe winner if Tampa wins the cup.

I don't really follow the scouting and minor league stuff, but I'd love to know why the fuck he went undrafted.

[El Kabong]

So Eddie Lack is bad?

What do you think of us adding Wisniewski?

[palmerq]

So Eddie Lack is bad?

What do you think of us adding Wisniewski?

he's not bad but I think he would get off pretty easy with the media for some shaky performances because he is a fan friendly guy who gives a good interview.. Following the canucks this season many of the post games reports would go along the lines of"Eddie played really well after the first goal/goals".. he was letting in some pretty soft goals but would then step his game up but by then it was sort of a bit late :S.. He has only 2 years in the nhl though but also he isn't that young either,27 I think, I really hope he does well but I was never convinced he is a true number one goalie... For the price carolina paid though I think it's a good deal.

[Beanflicker]

Eddie has a lot of potential though I think. Goalies seem to peak later than skaters in their late 20s and early 30s, so Lack's best years are probably still ahead of him. I like Wisniewski, not the best defensive guy out there but good offensive instincts, brings a lot of energy and isn't afraid to drop the gloves.

Goalie trades are always a toss up. I've seen Ottawa get rid of great goalies like Ben Bishop and Brian Elliot over the last few years for next to nothing, and now get rid of Lehner after 5 years of developing him.

[palmerq]

Eddie has a lot of potential though I think. Goalies seem to peak later than skaters in their late 20s and early 30s, so Lack's best years are probably still ahead of him.

I hope so, even though he's not a canuck anymore he is still one of my favourite players..

I would have preferred if the canucks never signed miller, I would have much preferred hiller who took a million and a year less on his contract, the shorter contract and slightly less money would have been a better enviroment for eddie to have a real chance at taking the number 1 spot but it didn't happen so good luck to eddie and carolina !

[El Kabong]

The Canucks need to get rid of their blue & green unis and go back to the old black, yellow, and red!


Did any of you guys see the draft? What do you think of the big trades made? Looks to me like the New York Rangers and Boston Bruins are out to make the Hurricanes contenders in the East by making such boneheaded trades.

[Beanflicker]

I think Carolina made out real well. They could surprise next year. Maybe we'll finally see Sergey Tolchinskiy up in the majors. His speed and hands are incredible.

I guess we'll have to wait and see how Boston's first rounders turn out. It'll be years before we know if they made out well or not.