Post by Naught on Sept 12, 2010 17:56:10 GMT 10
Vancouver Canucks
Gone - Willie Mitchell, Matt Pettinger, Brad Lukowich, Pavol Demitra, Andrew Raycroft, Michael Grabner, Steve Bernier, Kyle Wellwood, Ryan Johnson
Incoming - Raffi Torres, Bill Sweatt, Tyler Weiman, Dan Hamhuis, Manny Malhotra, Joel Perrault, Jeff Tambellini, Keith Ballard, Victor Oreskovich
Ready for full time - The Alex Burrows injury (he is recovering from shoulder surgery) opens the door for several youngsters to battle for a single roster spot up front. Newcomer Tambellini, who never managed to secure a full-time role with the Islanders, is in the mix. Sergei Shirokov, a phenom at last summer’s development camp, and Sweatt, a former Blackhawks prospect (and short-lived Maple Leaf), will also get a look. The favorite is Jordan Schroeder, however. Although he is a small (5-foot-8, 182 pounds), Schroeder was Vancouver’s first round pick in 2009 and made a strong impression in the American League late last season.
Cody Hodgson is Vancouver’s top prospect and one of the better prospects in all of hockey. Barring another sore-back-induced weak camp, he will be on this team and has to be considered one of the 10 best Calder favorites. However, he has been hampered by back problems for a couple of years now and even though he strengthened it significantly over the summer, you have to be cautious with him. In fact, a lot of poolies overlook the problem altogether and overrate him. That may be something for you to take advantage of in your league.
Fantasy Outlook - A strong, young team just became even stronger. The Canucks lacked depth to cover off injuries, their defense was above average, but not great, and they needed an upgrade in the faceoff circle. Signing Malhotra addressed the latter, the team now has too many solid defensemen to keep them all, and if four forwards get hurt they can now be replaced by NHL-caliber players. Of all the teams in the NHL, it could be argued none has all the bases covered quite like Vancouver. Fantasy Grade: A (last year was C)
We look good and I cant wait. Only 27 days until the i regular season and 9 I believe until pre season. I am so pumped up
GO CANUCKS GO
Plus rookies play Edmonton's rookies tomorrow.
Gone - Willie Mitchell, Matt Pettinger, Brad Lukowich, Pavol Demitra, Andrew Raycroft, Michael Grabner, Steve Bernier, Kyle Wellwood, Ryan Johnson
Incoming - Raffi Torres, Bill Sweatt, Tyler Weiman, Dan Hamhuis, Manny Malhotra, Joel Perrault, Jeff Tambellini, Keith Ballard, Victor Oreskovich
Ready for full time - The Alex Burrows injury (he is recovering from shoulder surgery) opens the door for several youngsters to battle for a single roster spot up front. Newcomer Tambellini, who never managed to secure a full-time role with the Islanders, is in the mix. Sergei Shirokov, a phenom at last summer’s development camp, and Sweatt, a former Blackhawks prospect (and short-lived Maple Leaf), will also get a look. The favorite is Jordan Schroeder, however. Although he is a small (5-foot-8, 182 pounds), Schroeder was Vancouver’s first round pick in 2009 and made a strong impression in the American League late last season.
Cody Hodgson is Vancouver’s top prospect and one of the better prospects in all of hockey. Barring another sore-back-induced weak camp, he will be on this team and has to be considered one of the 10 best Calder favorites. However, he has been hampered by back problems for a couple of years now and even though he strengthened it significantly over the summer, you have to be cautious with him. In fact, a lot of poolies overlook the problem altogether and overrate him. That may be something for you to take advantage of in your league.
Fantasy Outlook - A strong, young team just became even stronger. The Canucks lacked depth to cover off injuries, their defense was above average, but not great, and they needed an upgrade in the faceoff circle. Signing Malhotra addressed the latter, the team now has too many solid defensemen to keep them all, and if four forwards get hurt they can now be replaced by NHL-caliber players. Of all the teams in the NHL, it could be argued none has all the bases covered quite like Vancouver. Fantasy Grade: A (last year was C)
We look good and I cant wait. Only 27 days until the i regular season and 9 I believe until pre season. I am so pumped up
GO CANUCKS GO
Plus rookies play Edmonton's rookies tomorrow.