Grandmaster Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 Doesn’t Lankinen have a better resume? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 6 minutes ago, Grandmaster said: Doesn’t Lankinen have a better resume? Probably overpriced for us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoop Hogg Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 Jaroslav Halak, step right up… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devron Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 1 hour ago, Bob Long said: Probably overpriced for us. I wonder why though. We are into league min territory now. Players will be willing to take whatever is available at this point I would think 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Devron Posted September 4 Popular Post Share Posted September 4 1 hour ago, Snoop Hogg said: Jaroslav Halak, step right up… Quote 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 20 minutes ago, Devron said: I wonder why though. We are into league min territory now. Players will be willing to take whatever is available at this point I would think I think he made 2 mil last year, probably doesn't want the haircut. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devron Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 8 minutes ago, Bob Long said: I think he made 2 mil last year, probably doesn't want the haircut. For sure I’m just thinking that if he hasn’t been paid yet it ain’t happening as the market closes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 7 minutes ago, Devron said: For sure I’m just thinking that if he hasn’t been paid yet it ain’t happening as the market closes I wonder who else needs a goalie? maybe he's holding out for one of them? dunno. I would guess that Allvin made a fair offer based on his history but who knows, maybe he can make more in the KHL? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWJC Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 32 minutes ago, Bob Long said: I wonder who else needs a goalie? maybe he's holding out for one of them? dunno. I would guess that Allvin made a fair offer based on his history but who knows, maybe he can make more in the KHL? Maybe he sees the inevitable shift down to the A and figures there’s a better chance of landing a backup NHL gig out of camp from another team with less G depth? I mean he can always sign a two way deal at any time, so why not hold out and apply some control over his own future rather than sign and potentially be a waiver claim to somewhere he doesn’t want to play for? That said, a team making a waiver claim for him would have need for his services. I have confused myself and need a stiff drink. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithers joe Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 9 minutes ago, RWJC said: Maybe he sees the inevitable shift down to the A and figures there’s a better chance of landing a backup NHL gig out of camp from another team with less G depth? I mean he can always sign a two way deal at any time, so why not hold out and apply some control over his own future rather than sign and potentially be a waiver claim to somewhere he doesn’t want to play for? That said, a team making a waiver claim for him would have need for his services. I have confused myself and need a stiff drink. drink a celery stick. a very stiff drink. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabcakes Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 4 hours ago, RWJC said: Maybe he sees the inevitable shift down to the A and figures there’s a better chance of landing a backup NHL gig out of camp from another team with less G depth? I mean he can always sign a two way deal at any time, so why not hold out and apply some control over his own future rather than sign and potentially be a waiver claim to somewhere he doesn’t want to play for? That said, a team making a waiver claim for him would have need for his services. I have confused myself and need a stiff drink. He had games in the A last year so where ever he ends up, waivers are a risk. Anywhere in the NHL (or AHL for that matter) is better than Russia these days imo. I expect he's really trying to see if he can bounce back from last years poor showing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthWestNuck Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 He’s probably holding out, hoping that a goalie goes down between now and the start of the season, and a team gets desperate and comes calling… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonkers Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 4 hours ago, Crabcakes said: He had games in the A last year so where ever he ends up, waivers are a risk. Anywhere in the NHL (or AHL for that matter) is better than Russia these days imo. I expect he's really trying to see if he can bounce back from last years poor showing I doubt a Finn would go to Russia at this moment, no matter what the money is. It would almost be like treason... (maybe some Finnish in this forum could confirm) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EternalCanuckFan Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 If Demko is back on the ice and expected to be ready for the start of the season barring a setback, then I can see why the Canucks would be pivoting to a PTO for Raanta. Too much of a commitment would be needed for Lankinen. I've liked Raanta over the course of his career - the guy has had a brutal time staying healthy his entire career though. His save percentage has generally been very high but he clearly had an off year last season. I wouldn't be opposed to the Canucks signing Raanta and sending him to the AHL (if he's willing and if he clears waivers), but I would wonder what the plan is for Patera and Tolopilo in that case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Roger Neilsons Towel Posted September 6 Popular Post Share Posted September 6 On 9/4/2024 at 12:52 PM, Grandmaster said: Doesn’t Lankinen have a better resume? I heard from an extremely unreliable source that we already made an offer that he turned down. I believe he’s holding out for more than we are willing to pay. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrammaInTheTub Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 23 minutes ago, Roger Neilsons Towel said: I heard from an extremely unreliable source that we already made an offer that he turned down. I believe he’s holding out for more than we are willing to pay. Gotta respect his respect for himself. He’ll be paid to play somewhere eventually. But with all the notable possible waiver acquisitions coming up - it’s starting to get a little tight for him playing in the show this year. Wish him all the best. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwarrior Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 On 9/4/2024 at 1:04 PM, Snoop Hogg said: Jaroslav Halak, step right up… Been down that road before. Going back there would be like drunk calling your ex at 2am. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT Millers Body Language Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 Any goalie with 100 games plus experience at under a million is worth a shot at this point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Neilsons Towel Posted Saturday at 07:27 PM Share Posted Saturday at 07:27 PM https://www.canucksfanforum.com/topic/3964-speculation-antti-raanta-indicates-he-won’t-play-in-the-nhl-anymore/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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