[dbaz]

screw the highlights i cant even watch the new nhl 12 trailer

[goo3]

Maybe I wasn't being clear, I get the impression that Gillis / AV want the players to play their game. The main focus is to play their best and win. SCF isn't the regular season where you can push back or punch back. Any penalties you get from those scrums is a disadvantage to the team. It's a matter of the refs calling or not calling certain scrums throughout the game. It's like if we have players like Eager who didn't like the punching bag thing, he would've knocked someone out and cost us the game.


We can still do better at playing the game within the game. We've seen two extremes.. too much and too little.

[stuff99]

Shirokov just got traded to Florida. Do you guys think AV just screwed our chances with another skilled prospect?

[Ronin]

I thought Shirokov was KHL bound anyways.

[LSF22]

^ technically they just traded his rights, I think even if Florida were to sign him, he'd be a 2nd or 3rd liner on their team, what with all their money-throwing since July 1st

[7seven]

Hahaha oh Oilers, not only do you play in a shit hole of a city where barely any players want to go to, now your bush league front office is pissing off other GMs.

Kings GM Dean Lombardi: “Would have rather invested my money with Bernie Madoff than invest in Edmonton’s word”

In the latest development in the Kings/Oilers/Ryan Smyth trade saga, the Kings want further compensation from Edmonton because they were less than truthful about Colin Fraser’s injury. As the story goes (from the Kings’ perspective), they were told that Fraser was mere days away from being medically cleared to play. When Fraser’s foot was checked by LA’s doctors, they found both a cyst on the injured foot and a blood disorder that will cause him to miss the next four months. This is on the heels of Steve Tambellini trying to send the Kings Gilbert Brule—a player who the Kings planned on waiving. The only problem was that Brule hasn’t fully recovered from the concussion he suffered last season; meaning the Kings would be unable to waive him as they had planned. One trade, two players, two shady medical situations.


Kings GM Dean Lombardi: (http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/08/kings-gm-dean-lombardi-%E2%80%9Cwould-have-rather-invested-my-money-with-bernie-madoff-than-invest-in-edmonton%E2%80%99s-word%E2%80%9D/)


Two bad about Shirokov, I thought he looked real good in the 2 games he got, especially against Colorado when he actually got put on the 2nd line with other skilled players. But lets face it, he was never going to succeed in Vancouver, AV just never was a big fan of his, and isn't his type of player.

[stuff99]

Hahaha oh Oilers, not only do you play in a shit hole of a city where barely any players want to go to, now your bush league front office is pissing off other GMs.



Kings GM Dean Lombardi: (http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/08/kings-gm-dean-lombardi-%E2%80%9Cwould-have-rather-invested-my-money-with-bernie-madoff-than-invest-in-edmonton%E2%80%99s-word%E2%80%9D/)


Two bad about Shirokov, I thought he looked real good in the 2 games he got, especially against Colorado when he actually got put on the 2nd line with other skilled players. But lets face it, he was never going to succeed in Vancouver, AV just never was a big fan of his, and isn't his type of player.

How is this team supposed to develop talent when AV coaches the way he does? Cody Hodgson will be our next Cam Neely. Trading away Grabs cause AV didn't favor skilled wingers is already showing up as a mistake. Isn't that what's missing with our Canucks this year? A skilled winger to play with Kesler?

[stuff99]

Maybe the EDM doctors really just suck. ;)

[b0unce. [?]]

artem chubarov

[spoon.ek9]

so we now have the rights to Mike Duco in exchange for Shirokov's rights. who is this guy?

[jeedee]

Judging by his stats, he seems like a Rypien-type player who fights. Possibly an addition for grit on the team?

[Fcukedd]

All of Canucks goals in the 2010-2011 season, thats a lotta goals

YouTube - ‪Vancouver Canucks - All Goals 2010-11 Season‬‏ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXN8U1nYceY&feature=player_embedded)

Oh god goosebumps every time the Canucks score at home :sweetjesus:

[Expresso]

I guess Florida is our only trading partner?

[spoon.ek9]

if shirokov has truly signed with the KHL, than this is smart move by gillis to get something out of nothing. if not, then i'm not sure why we need another AHLer.

[spideyv2]

How is this team supposed to develop talent when AV coaches the way he does? Cody Hodgson will be our next Cam Neely. Trading away Grabs cause AV didn't favor skilled wingers is already showing up as a mistake. Isn't that what's missing with our Canucks this year? A skilled winger to play with Kesler?

QFT. AV haw a hard on for players like rome and glass, barely gives our young prospects a chance
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[rb]

I hope Shirokov gets placed on waivers and then scores 30+ Goals with some other dump of a team :shhh:

[Ronin]

Played street hockey with Kyle Turris and the Green Men today on Granville Street. Pretty awesome day.

Or rather...against them. I scored a goal though!

[invader]

I guess Florida is our only trading partner?

Yea, besides Horton, who's recently come out of Florida and been a decent player.

[b0unce. [?]]

Yea, besides Horton, who's recently come out of Florida and been a decent player.

vokoun? although, he wasn't drafted in florida.

[Ronin]

Florida has drafted a few halfway decent players. Jovo, Rob Niedermayer, Bouwmeester, Stephen Weiss, Nik Hagman, Kristian Huselius...but overall their draft history is sad.

Since Nathan Horton is '03, the best player they've drafted...not players that they kept but EVERYONE they drafted...the best player in the bunch so far is Michael Frolik.

That tells you something.

[jeedee]

Just read this post on CDC; cheered me up a bit :)

The experience our players gained from that run will be their biggest asset in getting to the finals again. If you look at the players the Penguins added the next year, they're not exactly high level talent players.

So I think it shows that it's really going to come down to our core players, and how badly they want it. Any players we add from now to September will just be a supporting cast.

There's also other good examples of teams that lost in the finals and came back to win it, not in the following season, but the season after. And also teams that won it, came back and lost in the finals the next season:

The Red Wings lost to the Devils before going on to win back to back cups two seasons later.

The Dallas Stars won the Cup against the Sabres and then returned the following season and lost to the Devils.

The Devils won against the Stars and then returned the following season and lost to the Avalanche, and then returned two seasons later to win it again.

The Hurricanes lost to the Red WIngs and then 4 seasons later returned to win it.

The Ducks lost to the Devils and then returned 4 years later to win it.

And then the Penguins and Red Wings exchanged wins two seasons in a row.


I think the point is though, is that if you've got a good core group of players that are skilled enough, and want it bad enough, eventually they're going to get back to the big dance and win it.

[SkinnyPupp]

Yeah so watch out for Chicago :troll:
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[Ronin]

From today. Cool dude...grew up in New West, came to help out with the food drive.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6127/5921528640_0ee16193de_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6143/5921528382_758ac0c237_b.jpg

More here: Five Hole For Food Vancouver 2011 - a set on Flickr

So much fun playing street hockey downtown. Darthchilli, Kardboard and me make up the REVscene Line, LOL

[604778]

YouTube - ‪FAIL! Hockey fan forgets to take cap off camera! Hilarious!‬‏

[shawn79]

pshh, mighty ducks fan...
:fuckthatshit:

[FeistyBearH22a]

Yea, besides Horton, who's recently come out of Florida and been a decent player.

grabner?

[Grandmaster TSE]

From today. Cool dude...grew up in New West, came to help out with the food drive.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6127/5921528640_0ee16193de_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6143/5921528382_758ac0c237_b.jpg

More here: Five Hole For Food Vancouver 2011 - a set on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/edlau/sets/72157627034497865/)

So much fun playing street hockey downtown. Darthchilli, Kardboard and me make up the REVscene Line, LOL

damn, wanted to play too

[Tim Budong]

the "revscene" line
bwahahahhaha

Hockey out in downtown was pretty exciting

[jeedee]

grabner?

Grabner never played for Florida..yeah he got traded there but was waived and the Isles picked him up.
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[LSF22]

Yea, besides Horton, who's recently come out of Florida and been a decent player.


No love for David Booth? He's pretty decent... well before the Richards hit...

[invader]

grabner?

I'd still classify him as a Canuck/Islander product.

[Ronin]

Grabs was drafted by the Canucks. He never even played for Florida so he really shouldn't count.

I mean, does anyone remember when Gretzky played for the Blues?

[shawn79]

^ yeah with brett hull
http://www.sportsposterwarehouse.com/catImages/gretzkyhull96nj-1.jpg

[The Hype]

pshh, mighty ducks fan...
:fuckthatshit:

Pshh, Canucks fan...

[Ronin]

damn, wanted to play too

Should've come.

the "revscene" line
bwahahahhaha

Hockey out in downtown was pretty exciting

Pretty awesome. Canadian kids grow up playing street hockey on our own streets. This was playing street hockey on the biggest street in the city with thousands watching.

[AzNightmare]

^ Is this that Hockey Night PlayOn! hockey thing??

[Ronin]

What?

[Grandmaster TSE]

Should've come.


was working, should have booked the day off haha

[RiceIntegraRS]

I mean, does anyone remember when Gretzky played for the Blues?

of course

YouTube - ‪Steve Yzerman scores in 2nd OT!‬‏

[Gh0stRider]

^^ :D

[jeedee]

^ Is this that Hockey Night PlayOn! hockey thing??


No, it was fiveholeforfood.

[Ronin]

Yep, Five Hole For Food. 3300 pounds of food went to the food bank yesterday and there were 9 other stops around Canada.

[JesseBlue]

I hate these slow hockey news days...

[AzNightmare]

yeah... I would come here every few days, and there's no new pages.

during playoffs, you come in an hour later, and 3 new pages. lol

[shawn79]

July 20-Aug. 4: Arbitration hearings

as much info ull get

[dbaz]

hansen's arbitration is july 27th. probably the only day stuff will be in the newspaper.

[JKam]

Is anyone going to the equipment sale?? Anyone know what time it closes?

so dumb that it starts on Monday... Hopefully they save some good stuff for the weekend.

[jeedee]

I lol'd:

@News1130Sports: Former Canuck Sergei Shirokov has signed 3 year deal in Russia. He says “I don’t care about any NHL deals.” Sorry Florida.
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[411ken]

I still wish AV had given Shirokov a chance instead of Glass or something. I know he keeps saying that he is a defensive liability..I mean..anyone can be taught that but nobody can teach talent... just me though.

I mean, didn't he say the same thing about Grabner and him being a defensive liability? how many shorthanded goals did he have? and what was his +/- this year? even plays the PK now.

Just my 2 cents

[Gumby]

I lol'd:

@News1130Sports: Former Canuck Sergei Shirokov has signed 3 year deal in Russia. He says “I don’t care about any NHL deals.” Sorry Florida.
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That's not a very smart thing to say... Way to burn your bridges!

As a side note, Larionov is the only classy Russian player I can think of. Anybody else? The rest of them are so cocky...

[LSF22]

Fetisov? and maybe Jiri Fischer

[7seven]

Fetisov? and maybe Jiri Fischer

Fischer is Czech. From all accounts Slava Kozlov was a great down to earth guy in his time in Buffalo and Atlanta, always helping out in the local community and volunteering his time for charities taking the time to meet with fans.

[JKam]

Senators signed Lee Sweatt.

Senators sign D Sweatt to one-year two-way contract (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=371527)

I thought he was our property? Did he become a UFA last season?

[Durrann]

Ottawa picks up Lee Sweatt

[SumAznGuy]

Is anyone going to the equipment sale?? Anyone know what time it closes?

so dumb that it starts on Monday... Hopefully they save some good stuff for the weekend.

Saw 4 people lined up this morning at 7 am as I was on my way to work.

[dbaz]

Senators signed Lee Sweatt.

Senators sign D Sweatt to one-year two-way contract (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=371527)

I thought he was our property? Did he become a UFA last season?

We didnt qualify him. He was rfa
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[JKam]

Saw 4 people lined up this morning at 7 am as I was on my way to work.

damn, I want to know what they have or if it's even worth it to go. I want to pick up a helmet, gloves, stick or chest protector.

[SumAznGuy]

damn, I want to know what they have or if it's even worth it to go. I want to pick up a helmet, gloves, stick or chest protector.

You sure you want to pickup used gear? Stick is ok I guess. Going to be overpriced pro-stock with no warrenties.
Ther other stuff is a little too personal for me to use someone else's used gear.

Thinking about popping by during lunch. I'll report back in a few minutes.

[JKam]

You sure you want to pickup used gear? Stick is ok I guess. Going to be overpriced pro-stock with no warrenties.
Ther other stuff is a little too personal for me to use someone else's used gear.

Thinking about popping by during lunch. I'll report back in a few minutes.

all depends on the condition of them. I hear they have some stuff that's pretty new, used for a couple of practices. If it's pretty new and well priced I might do it.

[7seven]

I find it more interesting that Gillis traded for a guy (Duco) that spent all playoffs on his Twitter mocking the Canucks, Luongo and calling the Sedins divers lol.

[jeedee]

I still wish AV had given Shirokov a chance instead of Glass or something. I know he keeps saying that he is a defensive liability..I mean..anyone can be taught that but nobody can teach talent... just me though.

I mean, didn't he say the same thing about Grabner and him being a defensive liability? how many shorthanded goals did he have? and what was his +/- this year? even plays the PK now.

Just my 2 cents

I don't necessarily think AV or the organization didn't give Shirokov a chance.

Its the fact he's wanted to play his career in Russia--not North America. That's why GM's aren't confident in drafting Russians (in the later rounds) as they never want to play in NA.

I look at the trade this way:

The Canucks had no future in Shirokov as he sets his heart in playing in Russia. With this information, we get something out of him (Duco) for free. Basically Florida traded Duco to us for a bag of RUSSIAN pucks.
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[highfive]

Can't really blame AV. Didn't Shirokov came into camp and failed in some of the conditioning criteria?

The trend seems to be we want players to focuses in staying fit and be withing the levels of condition. Anybody who fails to keep their fitness level up will be sat out.

[SumAznGuy]

all depends on the condition of them. I hear they have some stuff that's pretty new, used for a couple of practices. If it's pretty new and well priced I might do it.

OMG. What a waste of time.
Used Sedin and Burrows sticks $250.
Brand new sticks $200.
Other used sticks $150-$200 depending on who.
Older sticks like SOB's One95's are $100-$150.

There is a lot of crappy old sticks.

Used skates for $200+ for RBK 11K's or Totalone's.

I think they wanted $250 for Kesler's old skates.

Used goalie pads and glove/blockers.

Old gloves, 7K pro-stock chest protectors.

Game worn jersey's with some discount over new price.

Didn't see any of the really good stuff like in the years past. Maybe I went too late though. I was debating on some 11K's, but Malhotra is a 9 1/2 and I wear 7 1/2-8's in the RBK's.

[SumAznGuy]

Can't really blame AV. Didn't Shirokov came into camp and failed in some of the conditioning criteria?

The trend seems to be we want players to focuses in staying fit and be withing the levels of condition. Anybody who fails to keep their fitness level up will be sat out.

I think that was the first year, when Shirokov thought he could just walk onto the Canucks team from day one.

[spoon.ek9]

he was essentially buried in manitoba for the duration of his stay here in north america. i think he made the right decision for himself.

[JKam]

OMG. What a waste of time.
Used Sedin and Burrows sticks $250.
Brand new sticks $200.
Other used sticks $150-$200 depending on who.
Older sticks like SOB's One95's are $100-$150.

There is a lot of crappy old sticks.

Used skates for $200+ for RBK 11K's or Totalone's.

I think they wanted $250 for Kesler's old skates.

Used goalie pads and glove/blockers.

Old gloves, 7K pro-stock chest protectors.

Game worn jersey's with some discount over new price.

Didn't see any of the really good stuff like in the years past. Maybe I went too late though. I was debating on some 11K's, but Malhotra is a 9 1/2 and I wear 7 1/2-8's in the RBK's.

That sucks... So I'm guessing all the stuff they advertised for <$100 all sold out right away then.

[jeedee]

Yup. If you're not a season ticket holder and didn't line up early don't bother going.

They get access inside 1 hour ahead of the public and buy ALL the $100 sticks that everyone wants.
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[LSF22]

Daniel or Henrik? DanielorHenrik.com (http://www.danielorhenrik.com/)

My score: 12/14

[b0unce. [?]]

Daniel or Henrik? DanielorHenrik.com (http://www.danielorhenrik.com/)

My score: 12/14

11

[spoon.ek9]

so hard to tell between them sometimes haha.. especially the photos of when they were young

[LsquareD]

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/264949_10150276871657145_63958787144_7598842_70847 60_n.jpg

Robson

[d1]

Daniel or Henrik? DanielorHenrik.com (http://www.danielorhenrik.com/)

My score: 12/14

13. Only one that fooled me was the younger daniel picture.

[shawn79]

12/14

[!YaoShi]

What time you guys going tmr?

[Liquid_o2]

8/14

A lot harder than I expected. Especially when they are wearing a helmet.

[b0unce. [?]]

8/14

A lot harder than I expected. Especially when they are wearing a helmet.

It's harder to tell, especially when their number is covered.

[LSF22]

For me it's easier to tell with the facial hair lol

[RRxtar]

the older they get the easier it is to tell. daniel has a longer head and hank has a rounder head. but they looked alot more similar when they were younger.

[7seven]

It appears the Winnipeg Jets may be playing in the Central Division of the Wesern Conference after next season.

According to the Grand Rapids Press, Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold said as much on Monday, telling Minneapolis radion station, KFAN that the Wild would be playing in the Central Division against the Jets, Chicago Blackhawks, Nashville Predators, Dallas Stars and possibly the Columbus Blue Jackets. He made no mention of the Detroit Red Wings, which is the team most likely to move the Eastern Conference to accomodate the Jets' move.

Was expecting Winnipeg to be placed in the same division as the other Canadian western teams and their geographic rivals, Minnesota with Colorado moving to another division.

Wonder what team will replace Minnesota in the Canucks division.

[Oleophobic]

lineup has already formed outside the hp store with about 25 people. Mostly LGs.

[jeedee]

lineup has already formed outside the hp store with about 25 people. Mostly LGs.

Holy doesn't it start till 5 though?
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[shawn79]

lineup has already formed outside the hp store with about 25 people. Mostly LGs.

keep updating us, bout to leave my house

[Oleophobic]

I would love to keep updating but I just walked there during my lunch break lol....I'm working today.
Gonna leave around 3 to line up so hope it doesnt get too long by then

[JKam]

told my gf's little sister to get there by 1 or else she might not get her jersey signed hahaha

[b0unce. [?]]

OILERS TRADE COGLIANO TO DUCKS FOR SECOND ROUND PICK

[shawn79]

T.T
Where r u in the line up?
Let me cut in front of u :troll:
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[Vansterdam]

Anyone else here? Ill pay someone to let me cut the line =D
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[hotshot1]

Was expecting Winnipeg to be placed in the same division as the other Canadian western teams and their geographic rivals, Minnesota with Colorado moving to another division.

Wonder what team will replace Minnesota in the Canucks division.

I'd move Columbus to the East over Detroit because despite Detroit being slightly more to the east geographically, I rather keep the Chicago-Detroit rivalry together. Columbus hasn't been in the league for too long so there's no breaking up of any major rivalries.

If I made the decision, it would look like this:

[Vansterdam]

Better come soon only 500 wristbands I think there's about 50 left
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[Ronin]

Huge ass line outside the HP store on Alberni. Most of the line is 14 year old girls.

[spideyv2]

Huge ass line outside the HP store on Alberni. Most of the line is 14 year old girls.

is shawn79 one of them :troll:

[jeedee]

is shawn79 one of them :troll:

fuckin gridlocked :lol

:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[Vansterdam]

I see darthchili lol
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[Durrann]

I see darthchili lol
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damn what time did u get there??

i got off at 4PM
and i was like naw i couldnt have made it but now i regret lol

[Hondaracer]

whos signing is this?

[Vansterdam]

Monster
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[trancehead]

;7509179']OILERS TRADE COGLIANO TO DUCKS FOR SECOND ROUND PICK

hes speedy as hell. i think he is one of the, if not, fastest players in the game today

[Ronin]

LOL people still lined up 3 hours later.:fuckthatshit:

[Vansterdam]

4 hours :fuuuuu:
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[Oleophobic]

T.T
Where r u in the line up?
Let me cut in front of u :troll:
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lol I was too busy to check RS :p

Oh well I'm assuming you got the autograph and picture.

One of my friends who came late and didn't get a wristband picked up a few pieces from the ground (the end part that ppl ripped off), taped them together, and got in. lol...

[Durrann]

lol I was too busy to check RS :p

Oh well I'm assuming you got the autograph and picture.

One of my friends who came late and didn't get a wristband picked up a few pieces from the ground (the end part that ppl ripped off), taped them together, and got in. lol...

Hahahaa that's hilarious lol
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[Vansterdam]

i figured someone would do that LOL

i told burrows he was a monster :troll:

[Oleophobic]

haha me too

[nosaj]

someone should have printed out that monster picture and let him sign it :troll:

[Vansterdam]

i was thinking of that but no time to go printer lol

[Ronin]

That would've been weird for Burrows, I'm sure. Whole bunch of Asians keep telling him he's a monster for some reason.

[Tim Budong]

That would've been weird for Burrows, I'm sure. Whole bunch of Asians keep telling him he's a monster for some reason.

I told him about it 2yrs ago when i met him. He knows of the Monster cuz of Pierre Mcquire HAHAHAH

[!YaoShi]

Got my hat and cards signed!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/267885_953167123491_21013976_46154652_7698060_n.jp g

[Oleophobic]

anyone know where the pictures taken with burrows will be posted? I forgot to ask the people at the store

[!YaoShi]

hp facebook page

[604778]

Had one of my Canucks flags signed by Monster when he did it at Best Buy.
Wish I had time to go to the HP signing.

[Frenchie]

I'd move Columbus to the East over Detroit because despite Detroit being slightly more to the east geographically, I rather keep the Chicago-Detroit rivalry together. Columbus hasn't been in the league for too long so there's no breaking up of any major rivalries.

If I made the decision, it would look like this:

I've heard from multiple reporters on the TEAM and TSN that the NHL is trying to go more by timezones, with 4 divisions in 2 conferences (2 divisions would have 7 teams, 2 with 8), with 10 teams making the playoffs from each conference.

Pacific: Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, San Jose, LA, Anaheim, Phoenix.
Central: Winnipeg, Minnesota, Chicago, St. Louis, Nashville, Columbus, Dallas.

Not sure where Colorado would go.

Northeast: Detroit, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Boston, Buffalo, +1 team from the "Atlantic/Southeast".
Atlantic/Southeast?: Washington, NYR, NYI, New Jersey, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Carolina, Tampa, Florida.

[shawn79]

awesome that means more LA kings for me

[MR_BIGGS]

They are even floating the idea of a all Canadian division which would be stupid for travel and time zones. It would also get rid of some good rivalries.

[Durrann]

if anyone knows of any manny malholra signings please let me know..

i went to the fitness world where manny and mason raymond was signing
got denied twice for manny

then found out he was at richmond salmon festival
couldnt find him

thanks guy

[Not really racist!]

^ denied as in he denied you? :/ or they wouldnt let u get more than one

[jeedee]

Apparently when mayray and manny do signings you're only allowed 1 autograph from either mayray or manny only. You're not allowed both autographs from both players which is retarded
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[Gumby]

Apparently when mayray and manny do signings you're only allowed 1 autograph from either mayray or manny only. You're not allowed both autographs from both players which is retarded
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Who actually enforces that - the player himself, or the security he's with?

[shawn79]

yesterday security and hp store employee says 1 item per person

vansterdam got 3 things signed and no one said a word

[murd0c]

so Detriot wants a top 4 Dman and they have 7mll to spend. I really wonder who they are going to go for.

[CRS]

so Detriot wants a top 4 Dman and they have 7mll to spend. I really wonder who they are going to go for.

SOB?

:troll:

[dbaz]

SOB is too young for detroit. possibly adam foote :troll:

[Durrann]

Apparently when mayray and manny do signings you're only allowed 1 autograph from either mayray or manny only. You're not allowed both autographs from both players which is retarded
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true that

i even lined up at the END of the line last time..
TWICE!
she recognized me and my buddies..

one of manny's assistant OR fitness worlds rep or whoever

was strict as phack..total bitch

told us that we were "done, get out"

i even looked at manny..and called out his name but..i guess he couldnt do much about it...haha
wish he did tho..dangit

[spideyv2]

Apparently when mayray and manny do signings you're only allowed 1 autograph from either mayray or manny only. You're not allowed both autographs from both players which is retarded
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wow, that's fuckin retarded lol

it's like picking between coke or pepsi :okay:

[Expresso]

wow, that's fuckin retarded lol

it's like picking between coke or pepsi :okay:

Obviously Manny. Its not even a hard decision lol.

[clowe]

O'Brien joins O'Bryne and O'Reilly in Colorado

1 year, 1.1 million.

[jeedee]

O'Brien joins O'Bryne and O'Reilly in Colorado

1 year, 1.1 million.

O'Rly? :troll:

[JesseBlue]

o'my...

[invader]

omg

[MR_BIGGS]

SOB back in Nucks division.
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[Ronin]

Obviously Manny. Its not even a hard decision lol.

Unless you're a girl.

Guaranteed.

[tonyzoomzoom]

girls might have a difficult decision if it was either Rayray or Pyatt ;)

[sell_item_604]

The Columbus Blue Jackets will be without forward Kristian Huselius for the next four-to-six months.
tore his pectoral muscle lifting weights last weekend in Sweden and will require surgery later this week.
OUCH

Blue Jackets' Huselius out for the next four-to-six months (http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=371688)

[Hondaracer]

now the jackets will be 14th instead of 13th :/

[spideyv2]

The Columbus Blue Jackets will be without forward Kristian Huselius for the next four-to-six months.
tore his pectoral muscle lifting weights last weekend in Sweden and will require surgery later this week.
OUCH

Blue Jackets' Huselius out for the next four-to-six months (http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=371688)

http://files.sharenator.com/kelso_burn_RE_An_awkward_moment-s284x129-138155.gif

[murd0c]

So I decided that I'm going to win the 649 by the end of summer I'm going to go to every single Canucks game this year.

[RRxtar]

and then what, have to go back to work next year? :troll:

[CRS]

So I decided that I'm going to win the 649 by the end of summer I'm going to go to every single Canucks game this year.

Yeah.. I decide this every year too.

[shawn79]

So I decided that I'm going to win the 649 by the end of summer I'm going to go to every single Canucks game this year.

if i win lottery im renting a suit for 15 rs memebers. Whole season? possibily :D
nothing is better than watching the game with true fans

[BlackV62K2]

if i win lottery im renting a suit for 15 rs memebers. Whole season? possibily :D
nothing is better than watching the game with true fans

That suit better fit all 15 members then lol. :troll:

[BlackZRoadster]

If he's buying 15 suits I want a Prada suit
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[murd0c]

Which 15 members would you pick thats the question?

[punkwax]

Great question.. Let's hear it.
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[Vansterdam]

1.vansterdam
2. murd0c
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.

better fill ur spots now !!!

:troll:

[spoon.ek9]

lol....

[shawn79]

1.vansterdam
2. murd0c
3. shawn79
4. darthchilli
5. grandmaster tse
6. ulic
7. !nhan
8. beebeeahn
9. graeme
10. b0unce. [?]
11. orange7
12. tos'd
13. asian1
14. armind (after his diet success :troll:)
15. gh0strider (oh wait he works there :fulloffuck:)

[shawn79]

correction: suite

[b0unce. [?]]

http://cdn3.knowyourmeme.com/i/000/101/781/original/Y0UJC.png?1298581940

[spoon.ek9]

orange7 is banned :lol

[Vansterdam]

1.vansterdam
2. murd0c
3. shawn79
4. darthchilli
5. grandmaster tse
6. ulic
7. !nhan
8. beebeeahn
9. graeme
10. b0unce. [?]
11. orange7
12. tos'd
13. asian1
14. armind (after his diet success :troll:)
15. gh0strider (oh wait he works there :fulloffuck:)


only one girl eh?.. .SHOTGUN :troll:

[Ronin]

I guess I'd take some of you assholes if I had a suite for a year. Maybe only those of you that aren't retarded...or at least less retarded.

Now I just need to win the lottery.

http://sunlightads.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/challenge-accepted2.jpg?w=400&h=300

[murd0c]

1.vansterdam
2. murd0c
3. shawn79
4. darthchilli
5. grandmaster tse
6. ulic
7. !nhan
8. beebeeahn
9. graeme
10. b0unce. [?]
11. orange7
12. tos'd
13. asian1
14. armind (after his diet success :troll:)
15. gh0strider (oh wait he works there :fulloffuck:)


Wicked list but you left MG1 off. He should be one of the first!!

[CRS]

If I win, shawn79 isn't invited.

:lol

[RiceIntegraRS]

MG1 should seriously change his name back

[punkwax]

MG1 would be on my list. He's been a fan since most RSers were a twinkle in their dad's eyes.
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[murd0c]

Take the top 15 people who posted last year

10p 15 posters 2010/2011

spoon.ek9 1,874
AzNightmare 1,522
MG1 1,433
Not really racist! 1,290
shawn79 1,028
murd0c 931
Hondaracer 833
LUUUUUUUU 812
darthchilli 779
DsZ24 703
DanHibiki 688
satek 668
Greenstoner 638
Gh0stRider 551
b0unce. [?] 533

2009/2010

spoon.ek9 1,746
MG1 1,040
Not really racist! 1,030
Jah Dean 958
AzNightmare 782
Greenstoner 741
Hondaracer 709
MR_BIGGS 656
darthchilli 631
murd0c 600
JSALES 555
dL 549
Gh0stRider 417
CRS 404
DsZ24 401

2008/2009

Jah Dean 1,116
Not really racist! 699
AzNightmare 617
MG1 573
Hondaracer 560
Ch28 558
6thGear. 501
darthchilli 445
Armind 393
murd0c 358
Noir 357
Soundy 335
SumAznGuy 303
411ken 301
hi5-ive 281

2007/2008

Jah Dean 479
Hondaracer 430
Soundy 428
Ch28 406
b0unce. [?] 370
AzNightmare 339
hi5-ive 301
6thGear. 225
darthchilli 224
MG1 202
Razor Ramon HG 194
nsmb 187
Ronin 148
fukamoto 148
Noir 148

2006/2007

Ch28 421
Razor Ramon HG 419
Hondaracer 347
sil-300 257
AzNightmare 257
b0unce. [?] 251
Kagemusha 225
Jah Dean 191
shawn79 159
Ronin 147
HachiSix 138
suprasian 114
Soundy 111
t~prodigy 101
seakrait 88

2005/2006

Ch28 269
Hondaracer 158
suprasian 136
Kagemusha 102
Razor Ramon HG 74
k3lv 67
AzNightmare 65
ellzar 59
Big Earl 57
Jah Dean 48
amplified 43
bossxx 42
thecooker24 42
Derek_N84 36
carisear 35

can't find the 2004/2005 thread

2003/2004

Ch28 244
SkinnyPupp 194
ODC 163
BlueG2 99
Alatar 90
AccordEx 73
EvilBroScientist 59
Hondaracer 52
suprasian 40
pizzaMR2 39
stuff99 37
PersianG3Lude 37
Big Earl 31
chokker 25
rb 24

and thats how far back the official Canucks thread goes
Kinda cool to see how much we have progressed in the Canucks thread over the years and everyone that has come and gone as well

[Ch28]

I guess I'd take some of you assholes if I had a suite for a year. Maybe only those of you that aren't retarded...or at least less retarded.

Now I just need to win the lottery.

http://sunlightads.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/challenge-accepted2.jpg?w=400&h=300

I better get invited or I'm burning down your house.

[Ronin]

You don't even know where I live now!

I'd post in this thread more but I'm usually occupied with Twitter during the season.

[murd0c]

I just started using twitter after a year. I don't even know how to work it lol
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[Ronin]

Here's a tip: don't tweet pictures of your cock.

[Ch28]

I'd post in this thread more but I'm usually occupied with Twitter during the season.

Same here

You don't even know where I live now!

That's what you think :troll:

[murd0c]

Here's a tip: don't tweet pictures of your cock.

Fuck :(
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[DanHibiki]

Here's a tip: don't tweet pictures of your cock.

http://webservice.imagesauce.net/image/222795/160x160.jpg

[spoon.ek9]

whoa, i didn't realize i was top poster for 09/10 season too lol

[Armind]

I'd post in this thread more but I'm usually occupied with Twitter during the season.

+1

[b0unce. [?]]

so how much do you think stamkos/doughty will get? either with their existing teams or wherever they might end up. i doubt they'll get picked up by another team in 2 or 3 weeks, but it's still a possibility i guess lol

im guessing stamkos will get 7 - 8mil

[mb_]

I say Stamkos gets 7, Doughty gets 5
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[Ronin]

Stamkos gets $6.5-7.50. Doughty gets ~$6.

Both very long contracts.

[Ronin]

Fuck :(
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If you're going to embarrass yourself on Twitter, just do what I do and accidentally say "tits" instead of "fits", tweet it at a girl and have 4500 other people make fun of you for it.

...and then just say tits for fun. :D

But if you're going to be on Twitter, move all the picture of your penis to a safe, secure and off-site location.

[Armind]

:lol

[TOS'd]

OMG YES!
It's like I won the lottery. I feel special now.1.vansterdam
2. murd0c
3. shawn79
4. darthchilli
5. grandmaster tse
6. ulic
7. !nhan
8. beebeeahn
9. graeme
10. b0unce. [?]
11. orange7
12. tos'd
13. asian1
14. armind (after his diet success :troll:)
15. gh0strider (oh wait he works there :fulloffuck:)

[shawn79]

Looks like the new Preds jerseys have leaked.

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/644067/jY86Z_medium.jpeg

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/644075/Ve2Lx_medium.jpeg

http://i.imgur.com/uNPGT.jpg

hornqvist
http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy108/jjks23/b923dc61.jpg

http://www.ontheforecheck.com/2011/6/23/2240044/new-nashville-predators-jersey-pictures#storyjump

[DanHibiki]

away jersey reminds me of
http://madbrothers.com/catalog/media/catalog/product/cache/2/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/j/s/js117_steve_hanson_brothers_charlestown_chiefs_hoc key_jersey_white_slapshot_movie_450.jpg

[jeedee]

Looks like the new Preds jerseys have leaked.

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/644067/jY86Z_medium.jpeg

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/644075/Ve2Lx_medium.jpeg

http://i.imgur.com/uNPGT.jpg

hornqvist
http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy108/jjks23/b923dc61.jpg

Our First Look At The New Nashville Predators Jerseys? - On the Forecheck (http://www.ontheforecheck.com/2011/6/23/2240044/new-nashville-predators-jersey-pictures#storyjump)

Old news, but my god Nashville is certainly gonna win ugliest jersey of all time with those..they should've atleast gone with these:

http://www.icethetics.info/storage/blog11/0624-nsh-originalplan.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=130893 6013162

[Greenstoner]

kinda cool i saw myself in the top 15 poster in the last 2 seasons :D

[highfive]

Old news, but my god Nashville is certainly gonna win ugliest jersey of all time with those..they should've atleast gone with these:

http://www.icethetics.info/storage/blog11/0624-nsh-originalplan.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=130893 6013162

Maybe that's why they haven't signed Weber yet......lol

[MR_BIGGS]

I know GMs in the past have made offer sheets...but it seems like an unwritten rule to not make offer sheets for franchise-type players??

Like if a team made an offer sheet to Stamkos, resulting in him signing with that team, or Tampa matching and having to sign Stamkos for a price that handcuffs them for many many years, would that GM have a hard time making trades with others around the league?

[CRS]

I know GMs in the past have made offer sheets...but it seems like an unwritten rule to not make offer sheets for franchise-type players??

Like if a team made an offer sheet to Stamkos, resulting in him signing with that team, or Tampa matching and having to sign Stamkos for a price that handcuffs them for many many years, would that GM have a hard time making trades with others around the league?

You should ask Brian Burke and Kevin Lowe about this...

:lol

But on a serious note, I doubt any one will make offer sheets on Stamkos or Doughty just because of the sheer amount of money and draft picks it would cost. These guys want to be part of Stanley Cup teams but what Stanley Cup team is willing to give up 4 of its first rounders for a player? Its like a catch-22.

[411ken]

^ To me.. if you are a stanley cup contender and you lose 4 1st rounders that would be "fine
as it will end up between picks 26-30..

Stamkos > 4 picks between 26-30

Also, it's not like it's impossible to obtain a 1st rounder through trades too. but guys like stamkos, etc. just do not grow on trees..

That's just me though :D and maybe I'm saying that because i'm a HUGE stamkos fan :) lol

[CRS]

^ To me.. if you are a stanley cup contender and you lose 4 1st rounders that would be "fine
as it will end up between picks 26-30..

Stamkos > 4 picks between 26-30

Also, it's not like it's impossible to obtain a 1st rounder through trades too. but guys like stamkos, etc. just do not grow on trees..

That's just me though :D and maybe I'm saying that because i'm a HUGE stamkos fan :) lol

I don't know man.

Losing 4 fourth rounders in a row would be pretty detrimental to your development of players.

[MR_BIGGS]

You should ask Brian Burke and Kevin Lowe about this...

:lol


Dustin Penner doesn't count! He's a bum.

[Expresso]

1st rounders don't always pan out ask Patrik Stephan. Say on average 50% of your first rounders pan out. Thats trading two prospects who can help in 4-5 years for Stamkos.

[411ken]

I don't know man.

Losing 4 fourth rounders in a row would be pretty detrimental to your development of players.

^ That's an understandable concern for sure but obtaining someone like Stamkos (a superstar) over 4 late 1st rounders (not knowing if they'll even pan out and make the team) is an easy decision for me. Just focus the scouting on gems for the 2nd round (ala Zetterberg or something lol)

If you are someone like the leafs then I understand not pulling the trigger on him cuz those 4 first rounders could still turn up as a lottery picks LOL

But ya, if I was a GM of a contending team that has the CAP.... Stamkos > 4 picks :) all day every day

[411ken]

1st rounders don't always pan out ask Patrik Stephan. Say on average 50% of your first rounders pan out. Thats trading two prospects who can help in 4-5 years for Stamkos.

LOL.. everytime i hear that name, i search up this gem

&#x202a;Stars at Oilers - Patrik Stefan Blows It 01/04/07&#x202c;&rlm; - YouTube :fullofwin:

[MR_BIGGS]

Is this a candidate for goal of the year if it happened in IIHF's Division III championships?

&#x202a;Sherbatov Goal&#x202c;&rlm; - YouTube

[411ken]

^ That was a BEAUTY!!

[SkinnyPupp]

I know GMs in the past have made offer sheets...but it seems like an unwritten rule to not make offer sheets for franchise-type players??

Like if a team made an offer sheet to Stamkos, resulting in him signing with that team, or Tampa matching and having to sign Stamkos for a price that handcuffs them for many many years, would that GM have a hard time making trades with others around the league?
Yes, only clowns like Kevin Lowe and Bobby Clarke seem to be willing to make offers.

[CRS]

Yes, only clowns like Kevin Lowe and Bobby Clarke seem to be willing to make offers.

MG made some pretty legit offer sheets in his first year as GM (e.g. Backes)

[7seven]

List of offersheets signed.

List of NHL players who have signed offer sheets - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_NHL_players_who_have_signed_offer_sheets)

I still remember the uproar back in the day when Shanahan, Sakic and Fedorov signed their offer sheets. I also remember when the Canucks lost Nedved to an offer sheet and Craig Janney refused to report to Vancouver as compenstation haha.

I would suspect that offer sheets have been made to Stamkos and Doughty, but if the player doesn't sign them, we'd never know. I don't see either wanting to leave TB or LA, both are amazing places to live for a young millionaire, both good teams and State of Florida has no State income tax for Stamkos.

[MR_BIGGS]

It just seems like it's frowned upon by the majority of GMs, especially for franchise guys.

I completely forgot about the Ohlund offer sheer from the Laffs.

5 years, $10 million & $7.5 million signing bonus

[JKam]

I don't know man.

Losing 4 fourth rounders in a row would be pretty detrimental to your development of players.

so you wouldn't trade Nicklas Jensen, Jordan Schroeder, Cody Hodgson and Patrick White for Stamkos?

Or Grabner, Schneider. The only good (recent) first round picks are Kesler and maybe Bourdon, if he were still with us.

I sure as hell would do it.

[Expresso]

lol @ some of the offersheets.

Edmonton gave up a lot for Penner, what a bust.

We should have let STL take Bernier haha.

[b0unce. [?]]

I'd even pay Stamkos the league cap (I think @ 12m for 1 season) for 1 season with us :lol
Hell yeah man, Stamkos is a proven performer, i'd give away some 1st rounders for him.

[shawn79]

stamkos needs a setup man, oh wait we have the best set up man in the league. Henrik Sedin!

[jeedee]

If only STL didn't match the Backes offer sheet..he'd be playing with Kes and fuckin shit up :okay:
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[highfive]

^Plus we get to see the great gal Kelly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stamkos > 4 bottom first round picks. But cap hit is going to rape you like a bitch.

[MR_BIGGS]

Pierre Lebrun has left CBC's HNIC and moved to TSN.

CBC is going to the shitter when it comes to their NHL coverage. I wonder when Saturday night hockey will be on TSN.

Apparently Sportsnet is getting a major makeover for the upcoming season too, but until they get better personalities to cover the NHL, they will never be as good as TSN.

[hotjoint]

Is this a candidate for goal of the year if it happened in IIHF's Division III championships?

&#x202a;Sherbatov Goal&#x202c;&rlm; - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0xxIdPAE9E&feature=player_embedded)

damn that's sexy

[spideyv2]

so you wouldn't trade Nicklas Jensen, Jordan Schroeder, Cody Hodgson and Patrick White for Stamkos?

Or Grabner, Schneider. The only good (recent) first round picks are Kesler and maybe Bourdon, if he were still with us.

I sure as hell would do it.

lol at Patrick White, seems like Nonis and the staff had a hard on for USHL players that year

[Ronin]

Backes + Kesler + Ryan Callahan (heading to arbitration with NYR)

Would've been a badass line. TEAM AMERICA

[Expresso]

Pierre Lebrun has left CBC's HNIC and moved to TSN.

CBC is going to the shitter when it comes to their NHL coverage. I wonder when Saturday night hockey will be on TSN.

Apparently Sportsnet is getting a major makeover for the upcoming season too, but until they get better personalities to cover the NHL, they will never be as good as TSN.

Really? Is he still doing ESPN too?

Jeff Marek guy left CBC to Sportsnet.

[shawn79]

tsn should just buy out HNIC

[Durrann]

its official we signed Mike Duco if anyone cares haha

[CRS]

its official we signed Mike Duco if anyone cares haha

Well... It'll be an awkward moment when the Sedins and Duco are in the same room.

[JKam]

Well... It'll be an awkward moment when the Sedins and Duco are in the same room.

I thought we were only signing guys with character. Not dickheads.

[Gumby]

Yeah so can anybody explain why we signed this Duco guy?

He has 12 games of NHL experience, 0 points, and 60 PIM.

If the Canucks want to pay somebody to sit in the penalty box, I'll do it!

[MR_BIGGS]

Really? Is he still doing ESPN too?

Jeff Marek guy left CBC to Sportsnet.

He's still staying with ESPN.

Dreger, Mackenzie, Lebrun are always the guys breaking NHL news.

[Blah_Teggie]

Yeah so can anybody explain why we signed this Duco guy?

He has 12 games of NHL experience, 0 points, and 60 PIM.

If the Canucks want to pay somebody to sit in the penalty box, I'll do it!

Maybe it's MG's way of teaching this kid a lesson that you don't try to make a name for yourself by embarrasing 2 of the leagues best players. As GM, he must protect his players.

[murd0c]

hes young and it's a good learning curve. You never know something like that might make him a better player and honestly the sedins are not ones to hold a grudge.

[JesseBlue]

tsn should just buy out HNIC
tsn or sportsnet should not buy out HNIC!...i would hate to have all leafs game on a saturday (not like its not)...any ways..i don't have cable and my free HD on cbc is the only thing i got going for canucks games at home :)

[Expresso]

tsn or sportsnet should not buy out HNIC!...i would hate to have all leafs game on a saturday (not like its not)...any ways..i don't have cable and my free HD on cbc is the only thing i got going for canucks games at home :)

You need to man up and pay cause TSN HD is a god's gift to the world.

[spoon.ek9]

i think i'll add TSN HD just before the season starts

[b0unce. [?]]

lolol on tsn's front page

http://images.tsn.ca/images/stories/2011/4/3/flames_82430.jpg

[Ronin]

I would just rather not watch TV than watch in standard def.

[Greenstoner]

This could be awkward: Mike Duco joins Canucks after bashing them on Twitter
Matt Reitz
Jul 14, 2011, 10:51 PM EDT

The Vancouver Canucks came to terms with the newly acquired Mike Duco after trading for his restricted free agent rights earlier this week. Duco will have a chance to make the team out of game, but may end up back in the AHL where he spent the majority of his time last season. At least that’s better than the man he was traded for—Sergei Shirokov has already bounced to the KHL for the next three seasons.

All in all it’s a small time trade of AHL players between teams that have a history of trading with one another. So why are we bring up Duco’s signing when there are hundreds of other signings throughout the offseason? It’s because Duco already has a bit of history with the Vancouver Canucks; it’s a rather public history that he’d rather not existed. Last season during the Stanley Cup playoffs, Duco took to Twitter to chirp the Sedin twins for diving and Roberto Luongo for his inconsistent play. That’s fine for average fans, but it’s gray area for professional athletes. When said player is traded to the organization that he was chirping—then it can get a little awkward.

Here’s a refresher:

“sick of watching the sedins dive and lay on the ice,” Duco tweeted on June 6.

“HA…solid night Luongo,” he wrote after Roberto Luongo’s Game 6 debacle, in which he surrendered three goals on eight shots to the Boston Bruins before being pulled from the game.”
Those were All-Stars and Olympians that he was directing his comments towards. He can now add the term “teammates” to the list of adjectives to describe the trio of Canucks. For his part, the newly acquired Duco has already attempted to make amends with the Canucks and their fans:

“I apologize to all three players involved, everyone knows that they’re three world-class players. I feel like it’s very important to move on from this. I’m looking forward to possibly being teammates with them. And in any situation, I want them to know that I’m the type of player that goes out and plays hard and I’ll have their back no matter what if we’re on the same team.”
The situation is one that may become much more common with the spread of social media amongst players around the league. Fans want more access and honesty from players—but when circumstances change the honesty could lead to some uncomfortable conversations with future teammates. The hilarious guys over at Kurtenblog are looking at the entire situation with a healthy dose of realty:

“A young guy (Duco’s 24) got caught up in the moment and said some stuff that came back to bite him. At least he was watching the games with some enthusiasm. Hell, at least he was watching the games.”
Chalk up the entire situation to a learning experience. Moving forward, the 24-year-old gritty forward is going to try to put his best foot forward and make the big club in Vancouver this fall. He’s already made a name for himself in the AHL by racking up 147, 111, and 126 penalty minutes over the last three seasons. In only 12 career NHL games, the young pest has accumulated 60 PIMs. Is there any question about the type of player he’ll be for the Canucks?

It’s one thing to irritate opponents—but it’s another to annoy teammates. It sounds like he’s on the right track to repairing the burned bridges with members of the Canucks; now all he’ll have to do is prove that he can play with them on the ice.

[411ken]

I have a weird feeling that Duco will be a fan favorite here in vancouver if he gets to play..

[spoon.ek9]

i still don't get why we would even consider having this guy on our team...

[SkinnyPupp]

Because being a good player in real life is more important than trash talking on the interwebs? ;)

[hotjoint]

I would just rather not watch TV than watch in standard def.

I have a few friends like you, they can't stand watching anything in standard def :lol

[Hondaracer]

When I turn on my tv it's basically straight to the HD guide, if nothings on I might skim the standard def channels but usually just turn it off lol
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[quasi]

Maybe Gillis is really sick and vindictive. Traded for him just to ruin his career cause it would be fun....................haha, probably not.

[spoon.ek9]

Because being a good player in real life is more important than trash talking on the interwebs? ;)

we'll see how good he turns out to be :p

[411ken]

Who knows.. maybe he'll end up like a Ruutu type player LOL..

[b0unce. [?]]

sounds like he's an e-thug lol

[Greenstoner]

Duco is NHL bradford chow..

keyboard warrior

[MR_BIGGS]

Who knows.. maybe he'll end up like a Ruutu type player LOL..

ASSETS: Plays with loads of energy when on the ice. Can play both wing and center. Is aggressive and feisty, but can also score at lower levels.

FLAWS: Doesn't have ideal NHL size, so his aggressive style may not be as effective against the NHL's biggest and strongest players.

CAREER POTENTIAL: Agitating energy forward.

[b0unce. [?]]

reg season doesn't mean shit anymore! wtb playoff performers!

[MR_BIGGS]

Duco terminated his Twitter account and now Anthony Stewart of the Canes is tweeting how it is the fault of the blog Pass It To Bulis.

[Greenstoner]

duco gonna be 4th line then ?

[Ronin]

Who cares? Do you really think players on other teams don't trash talk us? It's part of the game. Trash talk any other team but yours. Now that he's a Canuck, he's a Canuck and that's the end of it.

[hypediss]

we're so hungry for the season that we all get worked up over a 4th liner :seriously:

[b0unce. [?]]

we're so hungry for the season that we all get worked up over a 4th liner :seriously:

THE WAIT FOR THE SEASON TO START IS KILLIN ME

[hypediss]

Blackhawks star Kane has fractured wrist - NHL - Yahoo! Sports (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news;_ylt=Ar8OELIYli3KCjnvVD9PAZY5nYcB?slug=ap-blackhawks-kane)

looks like twenny cent is feeling the aftermath of punching that cabby..... that or he fapped so hard that his wrist exploded :fullofwin:

[spideyv2]

Wonder when Gillis is gonna start addressing some of the big clubs issues. We all know the Wolves are stacked now :fullofwin:

[Durrann]

flames sign b morrison to 1 year contract 1.25 MILL

[shawn79]

Wonder when Gillis is gonna start addressing some of the big clubs issues. We all know the Wolves are stacked now :fullofwin:

with jason krog? Will they win another championship again :troll:

[JesseBlue]

you know its a boring day if the last post was almost 24 hours ago!

[jeedee]

yup, plus the fact that it's raining like piss isn't helping either :(

[spideyv2]

interesting article about Hodgson

The Vancouver Canucks : Have They Lost All Hope in Cody Hodgson? | Bleacher Report (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/769164-the-vancouver-canucks-have-they-lost-all-hope-in-cody-hodgson)

after reading this, you can't help but think that the Nucks management really dun goofed his development. Especially AV

[jeedee]

From jayare's link since that mofo was too lazy to quote it :grin-FU:

The Vancouver Canucks might have dropped the ball with the development of former 10th overall pick in the 2008 National Hockey League Entry Draft, Cody Hodgson.

The Toronto, Ontario native looked to be a can't miss prospect after having an unbelievable breakout season with his Ontario Hockey League Club the Brampton Battalion in the 2008-09 season.

After a failed yet promising attempt to make the Canucks roster in September of 2008, Hodgson returned to Brampton hoping to improve his skills for a better shot at making the big club the following year. Hodgson did just that in a major way.

The Brampton Battalion captain went on to lead the Canadian Under-20 club to a 2009 World Junior Championship in Ottawa. Hodgson lead the tournament with 16 points and was named to the All-Star team.

Hodgson returned to his OHL team shorty, and took his play to another level. In just 53 games the Canuck prospect earned 92 points including 43 goals. He was named CHL Player of the Year, and quietly being mentioned as a can't-miss prospect. It seemed Vancouver might have got lucky at the draft for once, after numerous first-round busts in years pasts.

The following season, many believed Hodgson would make the jump to the NHL with the season he just posted in the minors, yet he failed to make a positive mark on the coaching staff which left him in the minors again. Hodgson again was denied a chance to play in the NHL and returned to Brampton for his final season.

The season unfortunately fell short for the captain of the Battalion due to a major back injury that was lingering Hodgson for months, followed up by a broken foot just months later. He only played 13 games yet earned 20 points .

Hodgson worked extremely hard during his rehab stage during the year of 2010. His desire for a full recovery was evident and for good measure had former NHL player Gary Roberts mentor him through the long process of rehab. He resumed skating in the summer, yet it was pretty clear the Vancouver Canucks were looking to move on from the once can't-miss prospect.

The Vancouver Canucks locked up arguably the best third line center in the NHL, Manny Malhotra to a three-year deal on July 1 of 2010. The signing brought major depth to the organization in the center position, but it also brought many to believe that the 2008-09 CHL Player of the Year was on his way out of Vancouver.

With no real shot at a top-three center spot in Vancouver during the 2010-11 season, Hodgson saw most of his playing time in the AHL with the Manitoba Moose. Hodgson did make his NHL debut during the month of February where he played just eight games on the fourth line getting around about six minutes a game. A role that clearly to the common eye, isn't a role Hodgson should be playing.

The Vancouver Canucks have again this offseason punctured the chances of Hodsgon making the roster in September by re-signing center Maxim Lapierre to a two-year deal and the injury-prone Marco Sturm to a one-year deal worth $2.5 million. A signing that many believed was a sign that Hodgson is not in the teams agenda for next season.

With almost no room for Hodgson for a top-nine spot on the Canucks roster, it looks like his playing days in the organization could be over to.

Not only have the Canucks failed to develop such a promising prospect once again, but they have distinguished Hodgson's value for trade. As many don't really know where Hodgson is heading in his career in the NHL.

The handling over Hodgson's development have raised many eye brows across the National Hockey League. Not every team has a player that's been named CHL Player of the Year and a can't-miss prospect. For the Vancouver Canucks, having Hodgson became a blessing that hasn't panned out.

Yes, the back injury Hodgson suffered might have been the turning point in his attempt to make the Vancouver Canucks, but their hasn't been a true push from the organization to revamp the young Hodgson's career. A move many believe, might haunt the Canucks in years to come.

[Expresso]

The guy can't even dominate in the AHL level. How do you expect him to play in the NHL? The back injury pretty much set him back one full year. There's still time. It took Kesler/Burrows awhile before becoming impact players.

[spideyv2]

tbh, i never really knew Hodgson was considered a blue chip can't miss prospect back in the day. I wonder if his back never got fucked, would he be a different player today?

[spideyv2]

The guy can't even dominate in the AHL level. How do you expect him to play in the NHL? The back injury pretty much set him back one full year. There's still time. It took Kesler/Burrows awhile before becoming impact players.

kesler already played 28 NHL games at 19/20, and by the time he hit 21 he scored 30 goals at the AHL level. Not everyone can be like Burrows either. It's safe to say Hodgson's development is behind Kesler's when Kes was that age. We'll say in a few years time, if he's still struggling to crack the roster by the time he's 24-25 I think it's time to call a bust

[JKam]

tbh, i never really knew Hodgson was considered a blue chip can't miss prospect back in the day. I wonder if his back never got fucked, would he be a different player today?

You obviously haven't been following the canucks prospects when he was drafted. The kid was touted as a slower skating version of Stamkos.

He was named to Team Canada's selection camp roster without even playing game in 2010 and he also led the WJC in points (1 point higher than Tavares) in 2009.

Kid was supposed to be a beast, all he had to do was work on his skating.

Even now during some NHL games he looks completely lost, just floating around. Give him a couple years to figure things out and he'll be on the roster.


Edit: He was also supposed to be drafted at least 1 spot earlier but the Islanders decided to go with Josh Bailey. Hodgson was a STEAL at 10th spot.

[spideyv2]

You obviously haven't been following the canucks prospects when he was drafted. The kid was touted as a slower skating version of Stamkos.

He was named to Team Canada's selection camp roster without even playing game in 2010 and he also led the WJC in points (1 point higher than Tavares) in 2009.

Kid was supposed to be a beast, all he had to do was work on his skating.

Even now during some NHL games he looks completely lost, just floating around. Give him a couple years to figure things out and he'll be on the roster.


Edit: He was also supposed to be drafted at least 1 spot earlier but the Islanders decided to go with Josh Bailey. Hodgson was a STEAL at 10th spot.

How is he touted a slower skating version of Stamkos when they play 2 completely different games? Stamkos is a sniper who is able to score 50 goals while Hodgson is a natural playmaker it seems

[RiceIntegraRS]

He was touted as a slower skating version of Stamkos cause thats what all the scouts touted him as. I find it alil funny how u question it especially when u didnt even know he was a blue-chip prospect.

[jeedee]

Before when Stamkos and Hodgson were drafted, the only thing that seperated Hodgson from Stamkos was the explosive speed Hodgson lacked. Stamkos has it, Hodgson doesn't. Hodgson outplayed Stamkos in the U18 Hlinka tournament so that say's alot. Having him at 10th was a steal, he could've gone higher if he had speed.

&#x202a;Draft Day: Cody Hodgson&#x202c;&rlm; - YouTube

[JKam]

How is he touted a slower skating version of Stamkos when they play 2 completely different games? Stamkos is a sniper who is able to score 50 goals while Hodgson is a natural playmaker it seems

Stamkos was good when he was drafted but no one saw him scoring 50 goals so soon. Stamkos was also given the opportunity to shine in Tampa with top 6 minutes from the minute he was drafted. You can't compare what Stamkos is now to what Hodgson is now, they haven't had the same opportunities.

I think Hodgson was on the cover of The Hockey News magazines before Stamkos was too. That says a lot. If he wasn't thats my mistake but either way... He was on the cover.


BTW, everyone in Vancouver was calling him the next Linden. THAT's how good a prospect he was.

[spideyv2]

He was touted as a slower skating version of Stamkos cause thats what all the scouts touted him as. I find it alil funny how u question it especially when u didnt even know he was a blue-chip prospect.

I question it because that's like saying Bertuzzi is like a slower skating version of Bure because they can both score lots of goals, yet the play a completely different style of game. People on CDC tend to overrate Nucks prospects like crazy, so I took it for what it was. Hockey'sFuture did have Hodgson at an 8.5B back in 09 tho, which is .5 away from being an elite prospect

BTW, everyone in Vancouver was calling him the next Linden. THAT's how good a prospect he was.

tbh, I'm still young so I started watching Nucks hockey back in 02. By the time Linden :troll: came back his career was on the decline. From what I heard though he sounded like our Gretzky

[punkwax]

A - this isn't CDC
B - you spelled Linden wrong
C - Gretzky is a terrible comparison
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