Random Hockey Shit

[Carl Yagro]

We got Debrusk and Kane... not exactly Canadian game-changers.

Myers is listed as an American.

Soon, we will be left with only one not real (French) Canadian.

Also, Americans are more than happy to play in Vancity... provided you aren't a mushyiocrity or a fuckin' lottery team year after year after year.

[donlever]

Or zero.

Yeah...I'm not buying into the don't draft/sign American narrative.

[2Fingers]

Or zero.

Yeah...I'm not buying into the don't draft/sign American narrative.

Same here, but the team has too many Europeans and not to sound like Cherry they don't always have the grit to win, of course there are exception just Canucks never seems to get those types. If Gavin McKenna is there and not selected then the team is dead for me, will I come probably but it won't be easy. Sure if they pick Verhoeff I guess that is a good consolation prize.

[Meds]

Never been a St. Louis fan.....until I saw that.

[Aaronp18]

The evidence is there and the narrative is pretty clear!

When was a kid playing street hockey with the crew we payed for the MF Stanley Cup cause that’s what my NHL team was trying to win. The ultimate prize!

I’d say most Americans going up playing hockey are likely in the same boat.

The number of European hockey players that come over and have successful NHL careers is relatively slim compared to those that stay home. There’s pro leagues all over the place, so I’d wager a guess and say kids that grow up in any specific European town generally are playing as kids for their local championship, or perhaps making a World Championship team and playing for gold.

It’s not an unfair assessment to think that kids that travel half way across the world do so thinking they can make the most out of their hockey career in the NHL should they make it. It’s the highest paying league in the world (sure some KHL teams will claim to pay more but will they actually pay you?).

So while I’m certain kids growing up in Canada and the US want to make their millions as well, their first love of the game is far more likely to be winning the Stanley Cup with their favorite childhood team! I know I did a few times in my culdesac.

This is why it’s so frustrating to see the Canucks seemingly avoid Western Canadian kids!

You can’t tell me that you’ll get the most out of guys who are playing for or damn best close to their favorite team when they were growing up.

I’m mean ffs the Canucks should at least try this strategy no? Nothing else has worked thus far.

Jettison these guys and bring in a proper strategic plan starting now!

[donlever]

Good post again.

We've talked before about how Quinn spoke towards BC Boys being part of the acquisition process in his team building upon arrival.

Gus and Cliffy for instance.

[Aaronp18]

Yup.

I mean it’s no surprise that guys will play better with friends, family, significant others in attendance.

Hell we talk about it with guys on my beer league team and how well they play with their GFs or wives/kids in attendance for games. This goes for me as well! Love it when the fam can come out.

And I watch my kids when their friends get to come out and watch games. That little extra motivation helps!

[BoS]

^ 100%

Just make sure the g/f doesn’t show up the same night as the wife.

[Aaronp18]

^ 100%

Just make sure the g/f doesn’t show up the same night as the wife.

Haha

Yeah just ask Ullmark how well that went.

[donlever]

Allegedly.

[Cousin Strawberry]

Aaron always stepping in it and wondering why he's getting served!