OTW-GDT: Canucks host Sharks Apr 14/25 @ 7 PM PST SNP

[Chef Boi RD]

I'd take Bedard in a heartbeat and would give up pretty well anything off the Canucks roster to make it happen.

He's still very young and has exceptional agility in traffic plus the vision and variety of lethal shots to dominate once he rounds into form. Not sure what you're seeing that indicates he's not going to excel.

I’ve watched a few Blackhawks games this year. He’s not impressive 5 on 5. All I’m seeing is PP specialist. He’s not good in the tight dirty areas, he gives up easy. Watch Cooley in the gritty hard areas, much, much better, like a dog on a bone, Bedard wants every shift to be easy. He really needs to clean that shit up. As I said, Celebrini has more tools in his arsenal whereas Bedard is a one trick pony. Hopefully he can change this otherwise until then he’s a bit better than Zegras.

[theman]

I'd take Bedard in a heartbeat and would give up pretty well anything off the Canucks roster to make it happen.

He's still very young and has exceptional agility in traffic plus the vision and variety of lethal shots to dominate once he rounds into form. Not sure what you're seeing that indicates he's not going to excel.

I’ve watched a few Blackhawks games this year. He’s not impressive 5 on 5. All I’m seeing is PP specialist. He’s not good in the tight dirty areas, he gives up easy. Watch Cooley in the gritty hard areas, much, much better, like a dog on a bone, Bedard wants every shift to be easy. He really needs to clean that shit up. As I said, Celebrini has more tools in his arsenal whereas Bedard is a one trick pony. Hopefully he can change this otherwise until then he’s a bit better than Zegras.

I would give up anyone on the Canucks to land Bedard except Hughes. He is the Canucks only untouchable right now.

[Carl Yagro]

Really liked KK's game too. Smooth skater, good passer and not afraid to join the rush. Had some good keeps on the O blue line.

And congrats to Hughes for tying Edler for most points by a Dman. I hope he gets a point against Vegas and gets that record out of the way.

Do you see Kudryavtsev becoming a legitimate NHL depth Dman or is he just another Akito Hirose... looking good in garbage time against a weak team?

Crazy to see the Captain getting the scoring record in less than half the games. He's that good.

[UWSaint]

Ya good on DeBrusk getting #28. New season high for him. He is worth his contract.

Really liking DPetey. He is still so young and learning the NHL game. I'd like to see him add a little muscle and learn to throw more of those hits while not becoming like Juulsen.

Really liked KK's game too. Smooth skater, good passer and not afraid to join the rush. Had some good keeps on the O blue line.

Tough game for Mancini with 3 penalties but overall his game is good.

Which one of the three can we convert to the RSD?

Think McWard has a shot to make the team next year. We do need some RSD in the system until we find out what we have in Willander, if we have Willander.

D is looking promising. I'd still bring Forbert back on a one or two year deal to give us more development time and to help the kids ease into the NHL game.

I'm definitely not bring Brock back at anything over 4-5 years. He is the real pouty on the team.

Look at Raty getting the key F/O assignments. He has come a long way and to be trusted by the coach is huge. I'd keep him over Blueger.

One more to go Donny......But if we beat Vegas, you get the first regular season game next season. I have spoken!!!!

And congrats to Hughes for tying Edler for most points by a Dman. I hope he gets a point against Vegas and gets that record out of the way.

Its been interesting to see how much they've played EPD on the right side. If the coaching staff is comfortable with him there -- he seems comfortable there -- it relieves some pressure on whether TW is ready, Mancini is ready (last night was a mess for the kid, IMO) (and I suppose McWard, but he's older and not as good). And it diminishes the necessity of an RSD.

Against my expectations, I think EPD *is* ready. He has the faults that were pointed out -- he doesn't turn well, he cheats outside likely to offset the deficit leaving the center lane too exposed -- but what I didn't expect were all of the *good* things in his game. He's way faster (straight line) than I thought, he jumps into the play at the right times (and I had thought him conservative), he plays "forward," he passes well, he "panic" meter is as if he's been in the league for five years. Its quite a thing to see a mid round pick perform this well this quickly, because it simply hasn't happened for this organization much for such a long time. Feels like "found money."

[Meds]

Ya good on DeBrusk getting #28. New season high for him. He is worth his contract.

Really liking DPetey. He is still so young and learning the NHL game. I'd like to see him add a little muscle and learn to throw more of those hits while not becoming like Juulsen.

Really liked KK's game too. Smooth skater, good passer and not afraid to join the rush. Had some good keeps on the O blue line.

Tough game for Mancini with 3 penalties but overall his game is good.

Which one of the three can we convert to the RSD?

Ummm, Wids? Mancini IS a RHD.

D is looking promising. I'd still bring Forbert back on a one or two year deal to give us more development time and to help the kids ease into the NHL game.

Forbort is definitely an ideal 6/7. Generally reliable, can play physical, and in reality shouldn't cost more than his current $1.5M. I would much rather have a veteran in the #7 spot rather than a youngster who needs the reps to actually continue their development.

I'm definitely not bring Brock back at anything over 4-5 years. He is the real pouty on the team.

I haven't watched too many games the last month.....sure sounds like he's pouting. His production hasn't be abysmal though.

Look at Raty getting the key F/O assignments. He has come a long way and to be trusted by the coach is huge. I'd keep him over Blueger.

I would bring back Blueger for the 4C position unless their is a bigger and more physical player available who can win draws and forecheck.

Pencil Raty into the 3C spot and see if he has the chops to earn the 2C over the course of his contract.

[Cousin Strawberry]

I'd take Bedard in a heartbeat and would give up pretty well anything off the Canucks roster to make it happen.

He's still very young and has exceptional agility in traffic plus the vision and variety of lethal shots to dominate once he rounds into form. Not sure what you're seeing that indicates he's not going to excel.

I’ve watched a few Blackhawks games this year. He’s not impressive 5 on 5. All I’m seeing is PP specialist. He’s not good in the tight dirty areas, he gives up easy. Watch Cooley in the gritty hard areas, much, much better, like a dog on a bone, Bedard wants every shift to be easy. He really needs to clean that shit up. As I said, Celebrini has more tools in his arsenal whereas Bedard is a one trick pony. Hopefully he can change this otherwise until then he’s a bit better than Zegras.

I would give up anyone on the Canucks to land Bedard except Hughes. He is the Canucks only untouchable right now.

This. I didn't even consider that as an option

I might even put any 2 assets together for CB (save QH)

Mëds Blooger is signed through 25/26 I believe

[Chef Boi RD]

I'd take Bedard in a heartbeat and would give up pretty well anything off the Canucks roster to make it happen.

He's still very young and has exceptional agility in traffic plus the vision and variety of lethal shots to dominate once he rounds into form. Not sure what you're seeing that indicates he's not going to excel.

I’ve watched a few Blackhawks games this year. He’s not impressive 5 on 5. All I’m seeing is PP specialist. He’s not good in the tight dirty areas, he gives up easy. Watch Cooley in the gritty hard areas, much, much better, like a dog on a bone, Bedard wants every shift to be easy. He really needs to clean that shit up. As I said, Celebrini has more tools in his arsenal whereas Bedard is a one trick pony. Hopefully he can change this otherwise until then he’s a bit better than Zegras.

I would give up anyone on the Canucks to land Bedard except Hughes. He is the Canucks only untouchable right now.

Do you not feel there are parts of Bedards game that are seriously lacking? Isn’t he the games no. 1 minus leader at minus - 38? Last years he was minus - 44. Minus -38 with 68 points this season, do that math. He’s a disaster 5 on 5. I’m not the only one complaining about his 5 on 5 play. He does that Pavel Bure Blueline cheating hoping for a breakout pass every shift, he’s weak on checking and fighting for loose pucks. He needs to seriously start rounding out his game. But hey, him and Zegras can do the Michigan!!! Yippie Ky yay!!! I really like Celebrini’s defensive awareness, Connor is no match for it, not right now.

[theman]

I'd take Bedard in a heartbeat and would give up pretty well anything off the Canucks roster to make it happen.

He's still very young and has exceptional agility in traffic plus the vision and variety of lethal shots to dominate once he rounds into form. Not sure what you're seeing that indicates he's not going to excel.

I’ve watched a few Blackhawks games this year. He’s not impressive 5 on 5. All I’m seeing is PP specialist. He’s not good in the tight dirty areas, he gives up easy. Watch Cooley in the gritty hard areas, much, much better, like a dog on a bone, Bedard wants every shift to be easy. He really needs to clean that shit up. As I said, Celebrini has more tools in his arsenal whereas Bedard is a one trick pony. Hopefully he can change this otherwise until then he’s a bit better than Zegras.

I would give up anyone on the Canucks to land Bedard except Hughes. He is the Canucks only untouchable right now.

Do you not feel there are parts of Bedards game that are seriously lacking? Isn’t he the games no. 1 minus leader at minus - 38? Last years he was minus - 44. Minus -38 with 68 points this season, do that math. He’s a disaster 5 on 5. I’m not the only one complaining about his 5 on 5 play. He does that Pavel Bure Blueline cheating hoping for a breakout pass every shift, he’s weak on checking and fighting for loose pucks. He needs to seriously start rounding out his game. But hey, him and Zegras can do the Michigan!!! Yippie Ky yay!!! I really like Celebrini’s defensive awareness, Connor is no match for it, not right now.

Not saying Bedard's game is perfect and without warts but he is still young and has a high ceiling. I would take him on the Canucks. Sure, Celebrini might be the better player now and in the future but that wasn't the question here. I would happily take either on the Canucks and the only player I would not, willingly, give up for either is Hughes.

[2Fingers]

Do you not feel there are parts of Bedards game that are seriously lacking? Isn’t he the games no. 1 minus leader at minus - 38? Last years he was minus - 44. Minus -38 with 68 points this season, do that math. He’s a disaster 5 on 5. I’m not the only one complaining about his 5 on 5 play. He does that Pavel Bure Blueline cheating hoping for a breakout pass every shift, he’s weak on checking and fighting for loose pucks. He needs to seriously start rounding out his game. But hey, him and Zegras can do the Michigan!!! Yippie Ky yay!!! I really like Celebrini’s defensive awareness, Connor is no match for it, not right now.

You have to look at the team around him as well, he does not have a great group of supporting staff and too much pressure being put on him