WWYDW: Bye Bye, Baby
5 years ago
With Erik Gudbranson gone, a spot has opened up on the back end. One would think the Canucks will address that open spot in free agency, but in the meantime, they’ll have to look internally. Who would you like to see as a short or long term replacement for Erik Gudbranson?
Last week I asked: Where would you like to see Pearson play? Where do you think he fits in the lineup long-term?
Sandpaper:
I would try him with Elias.
I can see Tanner Spooner and Goldobin moving up and down the lineup for the remainder of the season, the rest of season iß going too be like a long pre-season, with some battling for positions next season.
I can see Tanner Spooner and Goldobin moving up and down the lineup for the remainder of the season, the rest of season iß going too be like a long pre-season, with some battling for positions next season.
Goon:
I’d play him alongside Horvat on a line that can take some defensive responsibility and score a few goals, and then try and convince Edmonton he’s the answer to all their winger problems in the off-season and see what you can pry away from them in exchange.
Ragnarok Ouroboros:
I would player Pearson on Horvat’s line with Josh Leivo, and keep Goldobin on the top line with Petterson. Horvat’s style of play is most similar to LA’s Carter and might be the best fit for Pearson. I think Pearson has more upside then Spooner, so I would push Spooner down to the third line.
The remaining games of the year are essentially an audition for Spooner and I suspect the Canucks will move on from him at the end of the season.
The remaining games of the year are essentially an audition for Spooner and I suspect the Canucks will move on from him at the end of the season.
Nuck16:
He should get 2 or 3 games with Elias and depending on how that goes 2 or 3 games with Bo also, then assess which line he was most affective on. Which line he starts with depends on Goldy…looks like he plays tonight with Elias so he should stay on that line as long as he’s effective.
Fred-65:
To tell you the truth player like Pearson, Spooner and Schenn just best give their best where ever they play, their careers are on the line. If peasron can bring some vet presence to youngster he can do well on either top lines, Spooner looks like he’s lost his desire ( he has a year left after this year ) but has to turn it around. My question as both Spooner/Pearson have a year left what does JB if they show no improvement come next September. He either does a Gagner and send them down at great cost ( I don’t think Aquaman will be impressed ) or he allows them to shut out players like MacEwen, Gaudette. JB is in for a tough summer LOL
