Didn't see that coming!

If the rumoured trade of Necas + 1st for EP40 was true, and the subsequent rumours that it was Aqua who nixed it are also true, then this entire mess is on ownership. The team looked very good from the time Tocchet took over in 2023 right through the 23-24 season, and they were still a good team ...

To sweep or be swept, that is the question.
Who goes down next?
stealthtank

General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that G Kevin Lankinen will not travel with the team due to personal reasons and that G Jiri Patera has been recalled from Abbotsford (AHL) under emergency conditions Patera / Tolopilo - who's our starter? :D Lol! Gonna have to break out the secret stash ...

Lankinen is the least of the Canucks problems. His contract is too much for what he is, but that's not his fault. Perhaps a few more Patera starts would put things in perspective for you. The Calgary coverage pointed it out. They were commenting how easy the goals were on him, even called him ...

Lankinen is the least of the Canucks problems.
His contract is too much for what he is, but that's not his fault.
Perhaps a few more Patera starts would put things in perspective for you.

I think it starts with the architects of this mess being shown the door and Francesco Aquilini hiring a consultant to bring in a new team to launch the process. I’m really not a fan of the overall job Allvin and Rutherford have done here. In fact I think it’s been a shit show. People will tell you, ...

Yup, a quick pivot with new management.
With the pieces they would get from trading those players it would be very possible.
Would keep the Aquilini's happy too.
Is there anyone within the organization who could be promoted to GM and or President?
Ryan Johnson, Cammi Granato??

Cornuck wrote: ↑Sun Nov 23, 2025 7:40 pm The only good thing about looking at the standings is seeing the leaves 1 point ahead of us.

Rose coloured glasses with the heavy tint

3rd worst record in the western conference. A team in transition apparently, in the words of the great Jim Rutherford. You want to see a team in transition? The Islanders. Wow! Who woulda thunk it? 3rd worst in the league: https://www.espn.com/nhl/standings/_/group/league They're a team in ...

donlever wrote: ↑Sat Nov 22, 2025 9:16 am Rotting from the top as the asset value increases.

follow the money?

It's moves like the previous regime did.
Seems like the organization is regressing.

I personally don't think Willander should be in Van yet. I see him needing seasoning playing 20+ a night against lesser opposition to develop properly. I don't see his game as quite ready yet We could definitely see a regression after the honeymoon period, but right now i'd say he's holding his own.

Y'know, on paper, our D corp doesn't actually look that bad... when healthy. I think we can say Willander is a surprise. We all thought he'd be cooking in Abby but he's been quietly impressing. I can't see him getting sent down for any reason. On the other hand, Reichel's days seem numbered. I ...

The Panthers really seemed to wake up after the Canucks 2nd goal.
Patera made some nice saves but gave up some soft ones too.
Getting outshot that badly they probably wouldn't have won anyway, the score was closer than it should've been.
Great summary UW, 5 stars