WWYDW: Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
5 years ago
In this week’s mailbag, I received a lot of questions about the Canucks future on defense, particularly on the left side. The Canucks have five left-handed defensemen in the organization that will be looking for a new contract next season: Alex Edler, Ben Hutton, Derrick Pouliot, Michael Del Zotto, and Evan McEneny. They also have a pair of hotshot prospects on the left side who will be looking to break into the lineup next year in Quinn Hughes and Olli Juolevi. More than ever, there’s a chance the defense could see a major shake-up, something fans have been clamoring for for a few years now.
Which defensemen would you like to see brought back next season?
Last week I asked: Who would you like to see man the first unit in Alex Edler’s absence?
crofton:
Hutton has proven that he can dish the perfect pass to Elias for his one timers. Edler could never get that pass in the right spot, either for Elias or Brock. He’s a keeper.
KearnsScoredOnHimself:
Get Troy from Richmond running the PP. Kid is gold. Good passer. Calm demeanour.
bmg01:
I definitely think that Hutton deserves to be on the first line PP. He had the primary assist on both of Pettersson’s PP goals against Montreal and Winnipeg and has proven that he can make those perfect passes right into the wheelhouse of players. Can’t wait to see the PP once Boeser gets back. Any defenseman should be able to do good with both of them to their side.
Kanuckhotep:
The Petey/Brock/Edler/Goldobin/Bo configuration once all healthy seems to be Green’s choices for PP unit#1. And you’d have at least Gagner and Hutton for the second unit with a cast of others. (Take your choice) One of these days the Canucks will get a 5 min major penalty PP or 4 min double minor and see them light ‘em up then. To my knowledge hasn’t happened this season. And, yes, no Pouliot on the PP anymore IMO.
Sandpaper:
Anyone , but Pouliot, heck, I would even try Gudbranson.
