tas Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 canucks have 17 potential nhl forwards including smith, oman and karlsson. more changes will be coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaribouCanuck Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 Back to back 40+ point 20ish goal scorer for only 975k.... I wonder what mental gymnastics Oilers fans are going to try to use to argue that this somehow a god awful contract/signing? . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wing Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 Wow under 1M. He could be a defensive liability but at that term and price it's essentially no risk. Plus he should be very motivated to perform if he wants his next deal. Heck we can even move him at the deadline if one of our young guys is able to step up when called upon. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyG Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 3 minutes ago, Viking said: No GM is perfect, I would add the Myers resigning as a negative for PA also. We should've said we want to improve our team and circle back to him after free agent frenzy...If Myers didn't like that he could sign somewhere else. I am hoping Desharnais can develop into a nice addition for us. Bit surpised we had to pay him 2m, but I take him at 2m for 2 yrs anyday over an older Myers who got 2yrs of NMC on a 3yr deal. It is well known, I am NOT a Myers fan and he was terrible for us for much of that bloated contract he got. I was surprised how much fans wanted him back and are okay with his new deal. Guy will be 36/37 at end of deal and will make a TON of terrible plays and bad penalties for the next 3 years. Mik was by far the worst FA signing by PA, Myers is a close 2nd in my books. Then we see good value signings made and makes me wonder what we could have done with 4.75m to Mik and 3m to Myers...oh the what ifs haha!! Can hockey season start yet!? Best of luck to the Dutchman Sprong, I am part Dutch and as the saying goes if you ain't Dutch you ain't much...My Grandpas words haha So out of curiosity what was your expectation of Myers when he was signed? lmao at your grandpa’s saying, that’s a gold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duke Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 2 minutes ago, CaribouCanuck said: Back to back 40+ point 20ish goal scorer for only 975k.... I wonder what mental gymnastics Oilers fans are going to try to use to argue that this somehow a god awful contract/signing? . This is our budget response to Jeff Skinner. not sure how the can crap on it when they gave him 3 mil. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iinatcc Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 Plan the Parade Kidding, signing is fine and low risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWJC Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 3 hours ago, Hairy Kneel said: Sometimes things you buy at Value Village are actually worth a lot more than people think! And sometimes it’s covered in cat piss. Thankfully we are getting Sprunnnnng instead! Great signing and kudos to those folks who were on the Sprong train for quite a while. Haven’t gone through thread but have to post this anyway: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tocchet.A.Hockey.God Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 (edited) The Market for good Dmen this offseason was off the Charts the management where smart not to get into it and went with play B re-signing Myers and and finding the money for Hronek. The top end forward UFAs went for far to much and the thing is they weren't even top class. Some where to old Stamkos, and some where far to over rated looking at you Guentzel. The management went for depth over overpayment. and now the Canucks have the deepest and possible best forward group in the league. Great goaltending and a slightly weaker defense. The Forwards we pick up however will help with the defense, either because they are defensively good players or because like Sprong will push offense. What do they say a great offense is a good defense. The Canucks are looking like they are going to be a great puck possession team Edited July 20 by Tocchet.A.Hockey.God 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip The Mesh Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 43 minutes ago, Drive-By Body Pierce said: Training camp competition at the very least! Nothing like competition that actually means something. Only way we get better overall. Grab that damn cup we missed last June 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimito Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 22 minutes ago, Ghostsof1915 said: Looks to me like PA seems to be drafting really well, and finding later round picks that seem to have lots of potential. Unlike Benning, when PA fills holes, he doesn't make new ones. I have to say if Emile is handing the contracts she's doing a fantastic job of balancing the cap. Unlike Benning painting himself in a corner. I was worried there's too many cooks in the kitchen with JR, PA, Castonguay, Granato, Johnson, and Tallon. But they all seem to be on the same page, and we get a cohesive, and effective management team. Forgot Dale Tallon is on the management. He won a cup with Chicago. Signed Toews, Kane, Hossa among others. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip The Mesh Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 And then? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJCF96 Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 2 hours ago, Snoop Hogg said: Now let’s get Shattenkirk. Rumour is that he doesn't want to play in Canada, he prefers to stay in the US and even more on the southern warmer climaite cities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 8 minutes ago, Jaimito said: Forgot Dale Tallon is on the management. He won a cup with Chicago. Signed Toews, Kane, Hossa among others. Correct me if I'm wrong he was Advisor and GM in Florida from 2010-2020 yes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip The Mesh Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 1 hour ago, Bob Long said: It would have to be to a team thats also taking poolmans contract. Now you're talking! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curmudgeon Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 32 minutes ago, AnthonyG said: riddle might this Elf, why hasn’t Gillass been able to get a job? Goes from GM to UVIC prof. EL OH EL Easy answer: Gillis has been black-balled by the NHL power structure. Why? Because he was the first agent to secure a big money, game-changing contract for Bobby Holik in 2004. He managed to get Holik a 5-year, $45M contract, making him the highest paid player in the NHL. In short, Gillis may have been the primary cause for salary escalation that the owners hate but have to be involved to keep their teams competitive. Rich owners don't like agents who grind them for more than they are willing to pay, and they all have long memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucks curse Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 If I’m Podz and Hogz I now see I will be truly fighting for a job if not traded by the start of camp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artemus Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 2 hours ago, Sophomore Jinx said: Gone are the days of the Beagles of the world being signed for 3M on multiple year deals... Competent, skilled management here are getting it done, over and over again...I still can't believe we got a .62 ppg guy for under a mill, and on a "show me" contract no less Yes.....good value. Reminds me of when we signed Raffi Torres though Raffi brought a whole lot more to the table. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyG Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 10 minutes ago, Curmudgeon said: Easy answer: Gillis has been black-balled by the NHL power structure. Why? Because he was the first agent to secure a big money, game-changing contract for Bobby Holik in 2004. He managed to get Holik a 5-year, $45M contract, making him the highest paid player in the NHL. In short, Gillis may have been the primary cause for salary escalation that the owners hate but have to be involved to keep their teams competitive. Rich owners don't like agents who grind them for more than they are willing to pay, and they all have long memories. shoulda never been let into the league as GM if thats your theory. That woulda killed any opportunities period Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 39 minutes ago, Bob Long said: Fetch? No love for Mean Girls? People need to quit trying to put a 24 goal scorer on the 4th line 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester13 Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 1 hour ago, Dr. Crossbar said: Fantastic analysis of Sprong. We're getting one hell of a player. This is a must watch!!! Looks to me like he gets caught out of gas, similar to Kuzy. If he comes into camp in great shape and wants to learn the defensive side of the game, we will have a solid player for us. If not, he gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimito Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 16 minutes ago, Ghostsof1915 said: Correct me if I'm wrong he was Advisor and GM in Florida from 2010-2020 yes? Yes. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dale_Tallon Tallon was nominated for the 2012 NHL General Manager of the Year Award. Cool that he is also the first draft selection by Canucks in 1970. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 1 hour ago, AnthonyG said: Boeser > all of Gillis drafting quit making excuses Not to mention Boeser - late round 1 Hoglander - round 2 Demko - round 2 Forsling - round 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Crossbar Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Jester13 said: Looks to me like he gets caught out of gas, similar to Kuzy. If he comes into camp in great shape and wants to learn the defensive side of the game, we will have a solid player for us. If not, he gone. I was thinking the same thing. Huge upside offensively, could be game changing, but could also be a liability. They'll need to figure out how to play to his strengths and manage his time/deployment effectively. Edited July 20 by Dr. Crossbar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyG Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 3 hours ago, Sophomore Jinx said: Gone are the days of the Beagles of the world being signed for 3M on multiple year deals... Competent, skilled management here are getting it done, over and over again...I still can't believe we got a .62 ppg guy for under a mill, and on a "show me" contract no less Lol so Instead we sign guys like Mikheyev instead. No cup experience, no single Selke votes.... Nothing of value to provide for the team or the youth. Cup winner elite bottom 6C, defensive zone/PK specialist who actually received selke votes... Malhotra was no big loss to VAN's 2010-11 cup run. Nope. not at all. Competent and skilled??? are you 100% sure on letting Zadorov walk? are you 100% certain it was worth selling all those trade chips to let everyone walk in the end? are you sure it was competent and skilled to sign Mikheyev to have to pay to dump him? or Sell Kuzmenko at ROCK FUCKING BOTTOM???? 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo5789 Posted July 20 Author Share Posted July 20 6 minutes ago, stawns said: No love for Mean Girls? People need to quit trying to put a 24 goal scorer on the 4th line He did get 24 goals while averaging 12 minutes a night and the occasional healthy scratch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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