Thomas Drance on the Canucks deadline plans, rebuilding the culture and more
Thomas Drance from The Athletic and Sportsnet 650 joined the guys and talked about the Canucks plans ahead of next Friday’s trade deadline and the importance of rebuilding their culture.
"Rebuild" — just another word for bullshit. To be specific, Rutherford/Alvin Canucks management bullshit. The truth is, Rutherford and Allvin have conned their way into high-paying jobs for the next 5 years minimum, trying to put this hockey team back into a winning position again. In reality, ever since Rutherford and Alvin came to Vancouver, things have gone down the toilet in every way. The first step in a Canucks "Rebuild" —- fire Rutherford and Alvin, and get fresh new management with new vision. Otherwise, it's going to be at least 3-5 more years of losing and emotional heartbreak for the fans.
Canuck must make smart moves no more picks for older guys. Team needs AHL prospects for returns to be able to help Abby and Canuck top team,. Myers and Kuntz to Dallas for kole Lind and Arttu Hyry
Gotta love that Drance feels he knows more about what it takes to win a Stanley Cup, than Jim Rutherford. Who has won Cups, and incidentally, did state that was our goal ultimately, in that interview.
Thomas Drance is so out to lunch. Ownership needs to get bums in the seats, they collect Canadian dollars but have to pay the players in U.S. dollars. Plus fans really aren't that patient.
"For the first time in 15 years have a plan to turn this around"
These people are mentally ill
2 years ago the Canucks had 6 players in the all-star game. 4 of them drafted and developed players. A Norris Dman, a Calder winning 100pt center, a 40 goal winger and a vezina calibre goalie. Along with other recent draft picks on or recently traded from the team like Horvat, Hogs etc. The team went to game 7 of round 2 without the goalie, missing the winger in game 7, and the 100pt center injured. If not for those injuries the team would have handily beaten the Oilers and likely went to the finals. That season they were at the top of the league and won their division.
THEY DID REBUILD… the constant claims that this team didn't rebuild is straight up bullshit. They rebuilt the team with young drafted elite players that were all in their prime windows. But the sad reality is that it doesn't always work. Injuries and JT Millers toxic personality (likely some of the other magatard players as well as we have learned) derailed would should have been a 3-4 year window of these players in their mid 20's.
The idea that a rebuild is only a rebuild if you luck out in the draft and get a Bedard or Celebrini … (how is Chicago doing by the way? ) is idiocy …AND NOT A PLAN. You can't plan to win a lottery pick.. and you especially can't plan to do so when a maybe… MAYBE..generational player might .. MIGHT.. be available
The seriousness of this team showed through clearly when they could have potentially moved EP40 before his no moved started… same with Demko. They sat on their hands.
Please Thomas tell us more oh knowing one.You should phone Rutherford and tell him all your good ideas.Im suprised you havent gotten GM calls😂😂😂😂 loser
Drance, normally you're bang on with your assessments and takes, but it seemed pretty clear that Rutherford's comments about their goal SHOULD be to try to make the playoffs next year was more about setting a standard goal for the players on the team. If players know they're not trying to make the playoffs, then they will not develop the correct habits and skills to be able to do so when the team has enough talent. I'm surprised you missed that.
Wat Thomas says is mostly true,but as in any competition only one team can win,so with that in mind you can only do the best with wat you have ad try and build on that
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"Rebuild" — just another word for bullshit. To be specific, Rutherford/Alvin Canucks management bullshit. The truth is, Rutherford and Allvin have conned their way into high-paying jobs for the next 5 years minimum, trying to put this hockey team back into a winning position again. In reality, ever since Rutherford and Alvin came to Vancouver, things have gone down the toilet in every way. The first step in a Canucks "Rebuild" —- fire Rutherford and Alvin, and get fresh new management with new vision. Otherwise, it's going to be at least 3-5 more years of losing and emotional heartbreak for the fans.
Guys please bring up these “No Move Clauses “. NO MORE GIVEN OUT!!’
Canuck must make smart moves no more picks for older guys. Team needs AHL prospects for returns to be able to help Abby and Canuck top team,. Myers and Kuntz to Dallas for kole Lind and Arttu Hyry
This guy has way too much pent-up negative emotion. Represents the city of Vancouver pretty well I guess.
Excited for Thomas to come down to Seattle! A dream coming true!
HOLY FUCK DRANCER PREACHING!!!!!! 🙏🙌
Gotta love that Drance feels he knows more about what it takes to win a Stanley Cup, than Jim Rutherford. Who has won Cups, and incidentally, did state that was our goal ultimately, in that interview.
I also do not understand the wishy-washy "ya we would like to make the playoffs maybe" attitude.
Thomas Drance is so out to lunch. Ownership needs to get bums in the seats, they collect Canadian dollars but have to pay the players in U.S. dollars. Plus fans really aren't that patient.
everetts a shithole. tried to go for a morning walk to explore the town when i was visiting. i was harassed by so many homeless people
Starts with ownership. Thanks for being our voice Thomas.
Man i luv Drance! As usual he nails it again!
"For the first time in 15 years have a plan to turn this around"
These people are mentally ill
2 years ago the Canucks had 6 players in the all-star game. 4 of them drafted and developed players. A Norris Dman, a Calder winning 100pt center, a 40 goal winger and a vezina calibre goalie. Along with other recent draft picks on or recently traded from the team like Horvat, Hogs etc. The team went to game 7 of round 2 without the goalie, missing the winger in game 7, and the 100pt center injured. If not for those injuries the team would have handily beaten the Oilers and likely went to the finals. That season they were at the top of the league and won their division.
THEY DID REBUILD… the constant claims that this team didn't rebuild is straight up bullshit. They rebuilt the team with young drafted elite players that were all in their prime windows. But the sad reality is that it doesn't always work. Injuries and JT Millers toxic personality (likely some of the other magatard players as well as we have learned) derailed would should have been a 3-4 year window of these players in their mid 20's.
The idea that a rebuild is only a rebuild if you luck out in the draft and get a Bedard or Celebrini … (how is Chicago doing by the way? ) is idiocy …AND NOT A PLAN. You can't plan to win a lottery pick.. and you especially can't plan to do so when a maybe… MAYBE..generational player might .. MIGHT.. be available
"They have to tear it down.. FINALLY"
report- Tyler Myers.. mid 30's dman held out for Trade purposes
"Nobody wants to play here.. look how they are treaty Myers.. talking about trading him!!! What is this team doing!"
Jesus these guys are schizophrenic
Great show , Drance is awesome.
If anyone was going to screw up a trade… it would be Myers.
The seriousness of this team showed through clearly when they could have potentially moved EP40 before his no moved started… same with Demko. They sat on their hands.
Please Thomas tell us more oh knowing one.You should phone Rutherford and tell him all your good ideas.Im suprised you havent gotten GM calls😂😂😂😂
loser
Thomas is a know it all..
Drance, normally you're bang on with your assessments and takes, but it seemed pretty clear that Rutherford's comments about their goal SHOULD be to try to make the playoffs next year was more about setting a standard goal for the players on the team. If players know they're not trying to make the playoffs, then they will not develop the correct habits and skills to be able to do so when the team has enough talent. I'm surprised you missed that.
Wat Thomas says is mostly true,but as in any competition only one team can win,so with that in mind you can only do the best with wat you have ad try and build on that
Holyeee Drance! Speakk