JayDangles Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 3 hours ago, canuck73_3 said: Congrats, you fall for clickbait Wow you are stubborn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucklehead44 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 He is a major glue guy in the room. This team doesn’t have a tonne of vets or guys who have a lot of playoff experience and a guy with Kessel’s personality and experience could be massive. Don’t forget Blueger was also on that Vegas team and scratched almost the entire playoffs as well. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johngould21 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 3 minutes ago, Canucklehead44 said: He is a major glue guy in the room. This team doesn’t have a tonne of vets or guys who have a lot of playoff experience and a guy with Kessel’s personality and experience could be massive. Don’t forget Blueger was also on that Vegas team and scratched almost the entire playoffs as well. My main issue with Kessel is, he hasn't played a lot of hockey in the past 9 months. Lets see if he's in game shape before we give him a roster spot. He's free money, but at what price? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88Canuck Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 (edited) 11 hours ago, Coconuts said: Are we there yet It’s a long road trip…don’t get distracted on the way. Keep your stick on the ice…errr your eyes on the road! Edited February 16 by 88Canuck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kettlevalley Posted February 16 Popular Post Share Posted February 16 So the way I see this Kessel thing is this: We trade Kuz and all the other stuff for Lindholm. Then sign Kessel. Kessel gets Kuz usage. Plays top six when we need to get guys going and is press box otherwise. Lindholm and Kessel both make the room better. Lindholm as what you want Petey to be in the room. Kessel is the funny part of Kuz melded with Tocchets parrot and the air of a guy who has been there. That is can make em loose when we need and make fiery when we need. Just my 2 cents. 3 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RakuRaku Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 How come Parise got to come back without much isuse?? because he's been in great shape all year long compared to Kessel?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBatch Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 On 2/14/2024 at 10:32 PM, tas said: I see kessel as a 13th forward/cheerleader. Pretty sure Aman is worried. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PureQuickness Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 33 minutes ago, RakuRaku said: How come Parise got to come back without much isuse?? because he's been in great shape all year long compared to Kessel?? Don't underestimate Kessel; I think he has more to show than what meets the eye. This dude can do things that an average joe can't do, despite him looking like one. He's unconventional in his fitness, but he has unreal skills. He's also 8 points from 1000 career totals. I think he just needs some conditioning in the AHL and he'll be alright. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherCanucksFan Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 On 2/15/2024 at 8:28 AM, BC_Hawk said: I don't understand this thought process. As long as his cap hit is <1.25m, it can be buried in the minors until the POs. This is not a guy that needs to show that he can play at an NHL level (shot, stick handling, technical skating), just needs to get into game shape. Its pretty simple; sign him when he is in shape before Soucy is back; move Mik down for a few games as he is unlikely to get claimed at his cap hit. After a few games, do the old flippero. Thanks for the explanation. I've been a looooong time Canucks fan, but not always clear on the $$$ / cap hit aspect of the game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck73_3 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 8 hours ago, JayDangles said: Wow you are stubborn. I mean it literally is baseless clickbait, more than one person has pointed this out to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Arrogant Worms Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 (edited) https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/ Should the Canucks sign Kessell Edited February 17 by The Arrogant Worms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanSeanBean Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 10 hours ago, RakuRaku said: How come Parise got to come back without much isuse?? because he's been in great shape all year long compared to Kessel?? Do you have the video of Parise's first professional skate of the year? I haven't seen that one yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker67 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 (edited) Playoffs Pettersson - Miller - Boeser Bains - Lindholm - Hoglander Joshua - Blueger - Garland Lafferty - Suter - Kessel Aman Hughes - Tanev Zadorov - Hronek Cole - Myers Soucy - Juulsen Edited February 17 by Nucker67 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopChed Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 (edited) On 2/14/2024 at 3:59 PM, HKSR said: Or... Blueger played 63 games last year and had 4 goals and 12 assists for 16 points averaging about 13min a night. Kessel played 82 games last year and had 14 goals 22 assists for 36 points averaging less than 13min a night. So there's that. This is a shit argument and you know it. Kessel has no value outside the offensive zone. Edited February 17 by TopChed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawdzukes Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 13 hours ago, Canucklehead44 said: He is a major glue guy in the room. This team doesn’t have a tonne of vets or guys who have a lot of playoff experience and a guy with Kessel’s personality and experience could be massive. Don’t forget Blueger was also on that Vegas team and scratched almost the entire playoffs as well. Good point. I was a little thrown off by the comments regarding Phil only playing 4 games. That was for the SC champs though. It doesn't mean he can't help us this year. Heck, if he only plays 4 games and we win the Cup I will let it slide. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McIlhargey the Lesser Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 On 2/15/2024 at 8:15 AM, BC_Hawk said: IF Kessel signs with the Canucks, another team will not claim him if/when he gets sent down to open a space for Soucy or another acquisition. He is a 36 year old vet that has decided to sign with Van for the POs. We have seen numerous times over the years where this happens, and teams honor the vets desire. He probably just wouldn't report to whomever claimed him to be honest. I’m not doubting you but I can’t think of any examples. Do you have any? I’m just curious to know if this has actually happened (the vet being put on waivers and not being claimed, likely because they signed for the cup run). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawbone Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 1 hour ago, Nucker67 said: Playoffs Pettersson - Miller - Boeser Bains - Lindholm - Hoglander Joshua - Blueger - Garland Lafferty - Suter - Kessel Aman Hughes - Tanev Zadorov - Hronek Cole - Myers Soucy - Juulsen I looked that over and though... wow, that's a strong lineup! And then I realized, hey, wait a second... we don't have a Tanev on our team, but man would that be a solid and deep D core, perhaps the best in Canucks history. With Juulsen's rise to a bonafide bottom pair NHL regular, that's 8 guys who can step up and play good NHL minutes, among them a superstar puck mover, a legendary defensive specialist, a monster who can crush anyone, a guy who kills people with his shot, a wily veteran built like a tank, a chaos giraffe, a guy who always seems to make it easier for the Canucks to win, and an ascendant talent who does nothing but provide solid minutes. I like it. And Bains with the big club, I could see it happening and wouldn't that just be another cherry on top of an already amazing season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetliner Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 12 hours ago, PureQuickness said: Don't underestimate Kessel; I think he has more to show than what meets the eye. This dude can do things that an average joe can't do, despite him looking like one. He's unconventional in his fitness, but he has unreal skills. He's also 8 points from 1000 career totals. I think he just needs some conditioning in the AHL and he'll be alright. Lollll needs some conditioning. Dude is 36 and overweight. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetliner Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Guys let’s chill. Phil Kessel will NOT be joining this team. It was an experiment and that’s it. Phil ears prob perked cuz Canucks are gonna run for the Cup, dialled Rutherford on his friends list. Rutherford returned the favour by tickling his tits, but that’s about it. Done. Publicity over. Canucks are on the map. Kessel back on the couch 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Vanderhoek Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 13 hours ago, RakuRaku said: How come Parise got to come back without much isuse?? because he's been in great shape all year long compared to Kessel?? Funny how many people think Kessel is not in good shape or think the team would sign him to a contract if they didn't think he could reach game shape ability. Kessel will be fine and is quite a fast skater, may surprise some people. As I understand Parise is an insane human specimen obsessed with his workout regiment. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duke Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Sounds like the Canucks have a pretty specific plan about working out Kessel. Let’s hope he meets their expectations - would be way too much fun to have him along for this ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain insano Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 11 hours ago, Mike Vanderhoek said: Funny how many people think Kessel is not in good shape or think the team would sign him to a contract if they didn't think he could reach game shape ability. Kessel will be fine and is quite a fast skater, may surprise some people. As I understand Parise is an insane human specimen obsessed with his workout regiment. Colorado is plagued with injuries and don’t have much ahl call up options either might have a little play into it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Combover Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 People and media craping on a guy before he even gets settled in and gets in going. He chose to come here will cost nothing brings a vast amount of experience could add to the depth if he works out and if not at least he had the guts to try. media and some folks just want him to fail so bad and it seems for no reason other than to compensate for there own little hotdogs inferiority. hope he get his game going and can help bring some of that 3x magic to us. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanSeanBean Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 14 minutes ago, Combover said: People and media craping on a guy before he even gets settled in and gets in going. He chose to come here will cost nothing brings a vast amount of experience could add to the depth if he works out and if not at least he had the guts to try. media and some folks just want him to fail so bad and it seems for no reason other than to compensate for there own little hotdogs inferiority. hope he get his game going and can help bring some of that 3x magic to us. Who in the media is crapping on him? So far everything I've heard has been pretty positive and realistic with what Kessel can offer the team 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screw Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Phil would be playing top two lines if he could keep up. I do not envision him as a 3-4th line player. If he can meet the fitness standard then he will be scoring line depth and one hell of a good luck charm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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