Nonis and the Canucks

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flyerfan2

Discussion Starter · Apr 4, 2008

OK so Nonis sat idly by and watched this team for the second time in three years miss the playoffs.

He yet again ignored this teams shortcomings both on offence and by refusing to add to the blue line during it’s never ending series of injuries.

He has made one decent deal in his time as GM and that was Luongo.

Yet while acquiring an elite goaltender has failed miserably at adding the rest of the pieces of the puzzle to turn this team into a contender instead of being just a great pretender.

Nonis needs to be relieved of his duties at seasons end plain and simple. He and he a loan is what’s holding this team back from making the next step in becoming a contender.

It seems every one except Dave knew what this team was lacking.

Coach V I’d keep around and see what he could do with some added depth.

He however would be on a short leash and if the team failed early on to be consistent he too would be relieved of his duties.

As this teams inconsistent play and effort game in and game out has to reflect back to him.

It’s one thing to be lacking the talent to win with and whole other issues to not get the most out of the players you have game in and game out.

Naslund- Let him walk no need to resign him

Morrison – See above

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gordfish

· #21 · Apr 8, 2008

gordfish said:
You're not going to get Bergeron for Salo for starters. And they have McIver, Ellerton, Fitzgerald and Rahimi in the system, all physical stay-at-home types.

I think it is more important that they have a defense that is efficient at moving the puck, anyways.

I want to throw in one more point regarding the toughness of the defense (and the team overall, for that matter) for Canuck fans to keep in mind...

Nonis should not be building this team to compete with the Ducks, Sharks or the Flames, even if either the Ducks or Sharks win the Cup this year. The teams to be wary of over the next decade in the West are the Coyotes, Blackhawks, and to a lesser extent, the Oilers.

Yes, Vancouver needs to get tougher, but a fourth line that provides them with at least one player that can win the fights he gets into should be sufficient. It will be more important that they get tougher to play against, and that means get better in the face-off circle, improving their special teams and matching the skill level of the better teams in the conference. That means matching the skill level of the Coyotes, Hawks, Wings, Avs and Oilers rather than building a goon squad to match the Ducks, Sharks and Flames.

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groleau97

· #22 · Apr 8, 2008

gordfish said:
I want to throw in one more point regarding the toughness of the defense (and the team overall, for that matter) for Canuck fans to keep in mind...

Nonis should not be building this team to compete with the Ducks, Sharks or the Flames, even if either the Ducks or Sharks win the Cup this year. The teams to be wary of over the next decade in the West are the Coyotes, Blackhawks, and to a lesser extent, the Oilers.

Yes, Vancouver needs to get tougher, but a fourth line that provides them with at least one player that can win the fights he gets into should be sufficient. It will be more important that they get tougher to play against, and that means get better in the face-off circle, improving their special teams and matching the skill level of the better teams in the conference. That means matching the skill level of the Coyotes, Hawks, Wings, Avs and Oilers rather than building a goon squad to match the Ducks, Sharks and Flames.

Good point, I never really looked at it that way.

However, what I was reffering too when mentioning toughness on the back end was more physical toughness/endurance, and not necessarily ability to drop the gloves.

I'm just looking to keep a healthy blue line as much as possible. I know some injuries can't be prevented but guys like Salo tend to be a little more injury prone.

then again that's just my opinion.

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gordfish

· #23 · Apr 9, 2008

groleau97 said:
Good point, I never really looked at it that way.

However, what I was reffering too when mentioning toughness on the back end was more physical toughness/endurance, and not necessarily ability to drop the gloves.

I'm just looking to keep a healthy blue line as much as possible. I know some injuries can't be prevented but guys like Salo tend to be a little more injury prone.

then again that's just my opinion.

Hey, you're preaching to the choir there. That's why I would drop him to the 3rd pairing and give him the bulk of his minutes on the PP.

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East Van

· #24 · Apr 12, 2008

Nonis and AV get one more year the remaining years in there contract

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gordfish

· #25 · Apr 14, 2008

East Van said:
Nonis and AV get one more year the remaining years in there contract

Fire Nonis, Tambellini and Vigneault and hire Scott Neidermayer as the GM, Scott Stevens as the assistant GM and John MacLean as the head coach. Set the standard of excellence right at the top.

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Canucks fan 1141

· #26 · Apr 18, 2008

gordfish said:
Fire Nonis, Tambellini and Vigneault and hire Scott Neidermayer as the GM, Scott Stevens as the assistant GM and John MacLean as the head coach. Set the standard of excellence right at the top.

I agree they really need to get some better people in the

managment and coaching staff. I would also consider

hireing linden as one of the scouts. The canucks really

need better draft picks.

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