Dizzle Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 This thread is painful. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 15 minutes ago, bishopshodan said: I said on page 2 of this thread that this will be a distraction this year. Poster Tas wasn't buying it, but here we are. who's distracted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgarM Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, tas said: who's distracted? How does Petey look to you lately? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzle Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, tas said: who's distracted? Everyone! (If you make serval highly subjective assumptions) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgarM Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 3 minutes ago, Dizzle said: This thread is painful. Its painful being a Canuck fan. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishopshodan Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 1 minute ago, tas said: who's distracted? Some fans, and some media. Like I said on page two to you....Errrbody. Maybe even Petey, I did mention he seems to have ice in his viens, however he does look a touch pouty these days. Let me know if you have anymore questions. Here to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzle Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Just now, EdgarM said: How does Petey look to you lately? like a measly 96 point centre. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzle Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 1 minute ago, EdgarM said: Its painful being a Canuck fan. You’re not wrong about that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 1 minute ago, EdgarM said: How does Petey look to you lately? Didn't he have 5 PO nrs in his last 6 heading into the Xmas break? He's not playing like he was early on, but he was definitely playing better lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 20 minutes ago, bishopshodan said: I said on page 2 of this thread that this will be a distraction this year. Poster Tas wasn't buying it, but here we are. If true, then move him if there's a chance to bring in talent we can lock down long term. Also disappointing if true. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 3 minutes ago, EdgarM said: How does Petey look to you lately? I'm certainly not prepared to connect those dots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzle Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Just now, stawns said: Didn't he have 5 PO nrs in his last 6 heading into the Xmas break? He's not playing like he was early on, but he was definitely playing better lately. 13 points in 11gp in December. The fact that he’s looked off AND IS STILL clipping along at over a ppg pace should tell us all we need to know. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishopshodan Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Just now, Bob Long said: If true, then move him if there's a chance to bring in talent we can lock down long term. Also disappointing if true. Maybe pay him? But what that term and number look like, I dunno. He's the kind of talent that doesnt come around very often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 3 minutes ago, bishopshodan said: Some fans, and some media. Like I said on page two to you....Errrbody. Maybe even Petey, I did mention he seems to have ice in his viens, however he does look a touch pouty these days. Let me know if you have anymore questions. Here to help. media has to try to create something to talk about. fans need to learn how to think on their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishopshodan Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Just now, tas said: media has to try to create something to talk about. fans need to learn how to think on their own. Maybe. But I was right, homie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophomore Jinx Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 8 minutes ago, EdgarM said: I was thinking this too, we have been doing pretty good , even during this time he has been pouting. This group has a good track record of accumulating what we need with minimal assets, imagine what they can do with multiple firsts etc ? I knew when they said they were continuing contract talks , with nothing to come of it, and then he started his down slide, something was up. No no! He has been ailing, dealing with an injury! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgarM Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 11 minutes ago, Sophomore Jinx said: No no! He has been ailing, dealing with an injury! Oh yes , I forgot, forgive me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgarM Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Grandmaster said: Elias Pettersson reportedly demands a fortune to stay in Vancouver Will the Canucks sign him to such a contract? HockeyFeed Published 1 day ago Ever since the 2023-24 season got underway, there has been lot of special about star forward Elias Pettersson and his next contract with the Vancouver Canucks. There are many questions about Pettersson’s desire to stay in Vancouver and what it would cost the Canucks to keep the pending restricted free agent. The Canucks have publicly stated more than once that they will do everything in their power to keep Pettersson in Vancouver, but it sounds like they will have to reach deep into their pockets to do so. According to team insider Rick Dhaliwal of The Athletic, Canucks’ management is looking at Boston Bruins’ David Pastrnak’s deal as a comparable in negotiations. You may recall that Pastrnak inked an eight-year contract back in March worth a total of $90 million, an average of $11.25 million per season. The issue is that Pettersson is believed to be asking for more. His specific demands aren’t known and for the moment remain under the radar, but it is believed that Pettersson is hoping to be closer to what was offered to Colorado Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon, who became the highest paid player in the entire league with an average salary cap of $12.6 million! Earlier this month, it was confirmed that by commissioner Gary Bettman that the NHL is projecting the salary cap to rise to $87.7 million for next season. The cap, which is expected to rise $4.2 million, has not increased more than $4 million season-over-season since it went up $4.5 million from $75 million in 2017-18 to $79.5 million in 2018-19. This means the Canucks will have more to play with, and therefore, could have no other choice than to satisfy the demands of his best forward to keep him in Vancouver for the foreseeable future. Imagine 90 Million! Not being enough, wow! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 30 minutes ago, bishopshodan said: Maybe pay him? But what that term and number look like, I dunno. He's the kind of talent that doesnt come around very often. We can't pay him 12.5 and field a winner. He doesn't bring enough. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishopshodan Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Just now, Bob Long said: We can't pay him 12.5 and field a winner. He doesn't bring enough. If you say so. I dont know hockey numbers, or care enough. Are there any winners that pay that much for a forward? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, bishopshodan said: If you say so. I dont know hockey numbers, or care enough. Just my 2 cents 2 minutes ago, bishopshodan said: Are there any winners that pay that much for a forward? Nope 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 (edited) Pettersson isn't good enough to warrant anything higher than Pastrnak or MacKinnon. Not even close. He’s been woefully underwhelming this season. Trade him if he asks for more than $11M. No need for a primadonna. Edited December 31, 2023 by PhillipBlunt 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 I'm fine with a 3-4 year deal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgarM Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, stawns said: I'm fine with a 3-4 year deal I agree, gives him a chance to prove he is worth more and also the cap is supposed to go up too. I think its best for both sides to take a short contract and reassess down the road. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bob Long Posted December 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2023 8 minutes ago, PhillipBlunt said: Pettersson isn't good enough to warrant anything higher than Pastrnak or MacKinnon. Not even close. He’s been woefully underwhelming this season. Trade him if he asks for more than $11M. No need for a primadonna. That's it really. For that price you need to be a threat every shift. I like Petey but objectively he isn't in their tier. 2 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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