[mb_]

YES MOAR TROLLING :troll: :fullofwin:

[trancehead]

hopefully now we have a peg on the 4th line!

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:troll:

[spoon.ek9]

so we have 4 bonafide NHL centers lol. coho, i hope you make a good winger!

[Not really racist!]

Good signing.. only a mil a year too

[f.]

So getting a Lappy jersey!

[spoon.ek9]

sooo.. hopefully this season we can have a solid 4th line.

[Vansterdam]

So getting a Lappy jersey!

and a lappdance :troll:

[MR_BIGGS]

I wonder how this will effect how referees call games...because he clearly has a rep.

[BlackZRoadster]

^ of course we will get more games in our favor, hes one of the most respected guys at what he does.

[Iceman_2K]

Exactly. The guys asking why CoHo isn't playing much - this is the reason. He needs more time to grow and fill out more.

Toughness. Hodgson doesn't really play a very physical game at this point. 3rd and 4th lines need a little grit. The Canucks don't have a dedicated tough guy but there's some toughness in each of the 4 lines and in all the D-men.

[saucywoman]

and a lappdance :troll:

I'll take a lapdance from lappy any day :D
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[7seven]

Exactly. The guys asking why CoHo isn't playing much - this is the reason. He needs more time to grow and fill out more.

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Cody has filled out quite a bit since he was drafted as you can see from the picture. If you ever seen him and some of the other Canucks in person, he's already bigger than Raymond, Hamhuis, Tambo, Hansen and Burrows. He's put in a lot of time training in the gym.

Like I said before, my opinion is that the issue with Cody right now is that AV just doesn't trust young skilled players like he does the young grinders, who he allows to make more mistakes, giving them a longer leash, whereas young skilled guys like Cody, Shirokov, Grabner, etc.. get planted if they make 1 mistake. Not saying AV is a bad coach, but that's just his style, different coaches have different type of players they favor. Only thing I'm not a fan about AV is that he is one extremely stubborn individual.

Cody's just going to have to come to camp and show AV he can play the way AV wants and gain his trust. The good thing is despite his setback with the back injury and sitting in the pressbox, anyone who has spoken to Cody can attest he remains very positive and confident he can be a difference maker for the team here.

[Bonjour43MA]

http://2.cdn.nhle.com/canucks/images/upload/2011/06/June2711_mason3.jpg

Good to see Raymond out and about... but look at the face on that chick, "you are so yummy and I want you to rip my clothes off" lol

[RiceIntegraRS]

Yeah, im also hoping Cody can play wing instead of center. Maybe itll give him alil more freedom on the offensive side. How awesome would if be if we had Hansen - Lappierre - Torres as a 4th line though

[cressydrift]

^ Do you even know what you are talking about? Sure lets demote arguably one our hardest working players to the 4th line. Thanks coach.

Hansen has locked a 3rd line position.

[RiceIntegraRS]

Hansen is a good 3rd liner, but would be probably be one of the best 4th liner in the league. Take Lappierre for example, he played exceptionally well in the playoffs as our 3rd line Center, but this season hes gonna be our 4th Line Center. How is that any different? Its called having a balanced lineup. Its a Coaches dream to have that much depth from your first line to your 4th.

[spideyv2]

Hansen is a good 3rd liner, but would be probably be one of the best 4th liner in the league. Take Lappierre for example, he played exceptionally well in the playoffs as our 3rd line Center, but this season hes gonna be our 4th Line Center. How is that any different? Its called having a balanced lineup. Its a Coaches dream to have that much depth from your first line to your 4th.

you should've been winnipeg's coach :troll:

[spideyv2]

Check out this kid rapping in an old school Canucks orca jersey and fitted hat :troll:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Aizyf6fbRs&feature=channel_video_title

[jeedee]

lol Pierre McGuire leaves TSN for Versus, NBC (http://sports.nationalpost.com/2011/06/27/pierre-mcguire-leaves-tsn-for-versus-nbc/)

Thank god. I hate hearing this guy on tsn dick ride dion phaneufs dick.."DION IS A MONSTER, AND DESERVES TO BE ON TEAM CANADAS 2010 OLYMPIC TEAM..HE'S A MONSTER".

We all know the real monster is burrows

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[LUUUUUUUU]

lol Pierre McGuire leaves TSN for Versus, NBC (http://sports.nationalpost.com/2011/06/27/pierre-mcguire-leaves-tsn-for-versus-nbc/)



HALLELUJAH!!!!!
:bowjerk::bowjerk::bowjerk::bowjerk:

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[b0unce. [?]]

as much as i hate his douchey vibe he radiates, he's a pretty big part of tsn. he's brought a good number of laughs :lol

like the pierre mcguire drinking game and his endless catch phrases

http://uranowski.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/pierredrinkinggame1.jpg

[LUUUUUUUU]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofmR1Gpkhpw&NR=1

[Amuse]

http://2.cdn.nhle.com/canucks/images/upload/2011/06/June2711_mason3.jpg

Good to see Raymond out and about... but look at the face on that chick, "you are so yummy and I want you to rip my clothes off" lol

what is he wearing?

[k3mps]

mcguire reminds me of a mix between caillou and franklin the turtle

[Sentinel]

what is he wearing?

This back brace thing to help him with his fractured vertebra.

[jeedee]

what is he wearing?

It's a "corset" he has to wear after Boychuk checked him into the boards in game 6 of the finals, that fractured his vertebrate

[spoon.ek9]

it's a brace to keep his back hyper extended to relieve the pressure. seems to be a less aggressive one than the one he had on initially after the injury.

[AzNightmare]

I wished I had one of those maybe...
Would it fix my slouching issue?

[LSF22]

I wished I had one of those maybe...
Would it fix my slouching issue?


it prob would... I had to wear one after surgery... pretty uncomfortable though

[SpuGen]

http://youtu.be/BqZyalBbMRY

[DanHibiki]

^I remember that video. he's gotta be gay which is fine but why did he have to do that on the air?

He must get off doing that stuff while on TV.

[Ronin]

Hansen is a good 3rd liner, but would be probably be one of the best 4th liner in the league. Take Lappierre for example, he played exceptionally well in the playoffs as our 3rd line Center, but this season hes gonna be our 4th Line Center. How is that any different? Its called having a balanced lineup. Its a Coaches dream to have that much depth from your first line to your 4th.

It's not about who the best player is...that's not how they order the lines. It's about what role the line plays and who has the best chemistry with who. Our 3rd line is a defensive checking line that plays against the opposing team's top players. They've got some speed and the ability to score the odd goal. That has Hansen's name all over it. Plus the Hansen-Malhotra-Torres 3rd line is one of the reasons the Canucks won the regular season.

Our 4th line is more out there to play physical, don't get scored on and let the Sedins rest. They don't get the defensive responsibility and are usually out against the other team's 3rd or 4th line.

[spideyv2]

^I remember that video. he's gotta be gay which is fine but why did he have to do that on the air?

He must get off doing that stuff while on TV.

lmfao. you see his eyebrows raise like crazy when he hears 'defenceman with a long stick'

[DanHibiki]

lmfao. you see his eyebrows raise like crazy when he hears 'defenceman with a long stick'

LOL I didn't notice that.

When he says "you're an announcer with a long stick from time to time", what else could that mean besides something dirty!?!?!? How could he say that on TV unless there was a non-perverse meaning behind it.

[jeedee]

Cross out another top 6 forward to play with Kes:

@SportsnetSpec: Caps sign Brooks Laich to a 6-year deal
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[krazynuck]

Cross out another top 6 forward to play with Kes:

@SportsnetSpec: Caps sign Brooks Laich to a 6-year deal
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Damn I was kinda hoping we could have signed him...i wonder what the price was

[7seven]

Cross out another top 6 forward to play with Kes:

@SportsnetSpec: Caps sign Brooks Laich to a 6-year deal
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Damn, Laich was one of the guys I was hoping Gillis would try to get here, great leader in the room and plays hard. Rumor is the deal is $27mil for 6 years, so a $4.5 mil cap hit, a bit much for Laich IMO, I was expecting somewhere around $3.5mil cap hit.


Kopecky also signed with Florida today, 4 year deal, no word on $ terms yet. Great bottom six player, but 4 years might be a bit long depending on $ terms.

[murd0c]

Man this year's free agents are looking weak.

[jeedee]

Let's just hope we have lots of trades to make up for it :fullofwin:
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[Durrann]

would u guys re-sign Torres?

[krazynuck]

Damn, Laich was one of the guys I was hoping Gillis would try to get here, great leader in the room and plays hard. Rumor is the deal is $27mil for 6 years, so a $4.5 mil cap hit, a bit much for Laich IMO, I was expecting somewhere around $3.5mil cap hit.


Kopecky also signed with Florida today, 4 year deal, no word on $ terms yet. Great bottom six player, but 4 years might be a bit long depending on $ terms.

looks like you are right and that is confirmed

4.5 mil a season

[BlackZRoadster]

I would resign torres fo shizzle

[Domed]

would u guys re-sign Torres?

in a heartbeat. he can be a game changer and his low salary is perfect for us

[murd0c]

in a heartbeat. he can be a game changer and his low salary is perfect for us

Thats if he's willing to take a low salary this year. I think he personally will since we gave me a tryout last year and we all know he wants to win a cup.

[Domed]

he made 1 mil last season so i dont think his salary will be that much higher. he deserves a couple hundread thousand dollar raise for his performance last season

[SkinnyPupp]

would u guys re-sign Torres?
Yes but he'll very likely be getting a raise. Canucks signed him as a 'nothing to lose' bargain that worked out well.

[krazynuck]

Reported that Dupuis re signed with pittsburgh for 2 years @ 1.5 million a season....comparable (last season) numbers with Laich

[7seven]

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News1130Sports News1130 Sports
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Agents for Andrew Alberts, Tanner Glass and Rick Rypien have had NO contact with the Canucks with free agency 3 days away.

[sonick]

Yes but he'll very likely be getting a raise. Canucks signed him as a 'nothing to lose' bargain that worked out well.

I would but no more than $1.5m. Preferrably $1.25m.

I would keep Alberts, Tanner Glass depending on price, but let Rypien go (too much baggage).

[Durrann]

I would but no more than $1.5m. Preferrably $1.25m.

I would keep Alberts, Tanner Glass depending on price, but let Rypien go (too much baggage).

not sure about glass

he didnt do too much during playoffs

[krazynuck]

I would but no more than $1.5m. Preferrably $1.25m.

I would keep Alberts, Tanner Glass depending on price, but let Rypien go (too much baggage).

I hated rypien....I think the season really turned around once he was gone....Im not a fan of glass either....but I do like alberts

[cressydrift]

Hansen is a good 3rd liner, but would be probably be one of the best 4th liner in the league. Take Lappierre for example, he played exceptionally well in the playoffs as our 3rd line Center, but this season hes gonna be our 4th Line Center. How is that any different? Its called having a balanced lineup. Its a Coaches dream to have that much depth from your first line to your 4th.

Seriously dude? Our main 3rd line center had an injury. MANNY MANNY MANNY. Thats why Max was brought on in the first place. Since he played so well thats why he got a contract with us.

How do I know you jumped on the band wagon during the playoffs?

[lol]

Laich has a shitty year last season.. I know because I had him in my pool lol.

Holy fuck I didn't know Pierre McGuire was gay lol. He's one of my favourite commentators cuz he actually knows his shit. Oh well.

[Gumby]

not sure about glass

he didnt do too much during playoffs
Yeah, except fan on an empty-net shot after receiving that pass from Tanev. :D

[Greenstoner]

are the players still the same since moose has moved and chicago is our new farm team?

[Durrann]

Laich has a shitty year last season.. I know because I had him in my pool lol.

Holy fuck I didn't know Pierre McGuire was gay lol. He's one of my favourite commentators cuz he actually knows his shit. Oh well.

lol he has wife and kids haha

he's just weird

[fliptuner]

As much as I love watching him fight, we don't need Rypien. Glass played decent in the regular season but was a dud in the playoffs. I would definately keep Alberts, especially if the team wants size and grit.

Torres? Fuck yeah, I think he's solid in his role and has a spark that can change games. If he can do what he did last season and maybe score a few more goals, like he did in the beginning, he'd be a great signing for 1.5M or less.

[murd0c]

are the players still the same since moose has moved and chicago is our new farm team?

Only the players that were under contract with the Canucks will be going to the Wolves.

[fliptuner]

What about the staff?

[murd0c]

I think we are not going to resign Alberts since we have Tanev. We are going to keep Ballard and have Ballard and Tanev as a pair like last year.

fuck I can't beleive we are saying last year already lol

[murd0c]

What about the staff?

None of the staff will be the same. They are going to hire all new staff for the Wolves. They wanted to name Kirk Muller as a head coach but didn't have enough time since everything was so last minute and he took the other job with Nashvilles farm team.

[krazynuck]

What about the staff?

anyone part of the canucks organization stay

anyone part of true north stay with the jets or move to st.john (which is everyone i think)


Changes to the AHL for next year

St. John's AHL team
New:WPG
Old:VAN
Chicago Wolves
New:VAN
Old:ATL
Rochester Americans
New:BUF
Old:FLA
San Antonio Rampage
New:FLA
Old:PHX
Portland Pirates
New:PHX
Old:BUF

[AWDTurboLuvr]

I wonder if Anthony Stewart could fit in somehow...he's a big guy, plays RW and shoots right. He had a decent year in ATL/WPG last season. He'd be an upgrade on Glass.

[krazynuck]

I wonder if Anthony Stewart could fit in somehow...he's a big guy, plays RW and shoots right. He had a decent year in ATL/WPG last season. He'd be an upgrade on Glass.

I would rather go for Joel Ward...but Stewart would be an upgrade from Glass

They are both RW as well

Edit: They have Stewart listed as a LW on TSN...seems to be a typo actually

[AWDTurboLuvr]

He played both sides last year, but he's naturally a RW.

I too would rather have Joel Ward over Stewart, but he would command more salary.

[skippynixx]

How do I know you jumped on the band wagon during the playoffs?

Who's driving?

[fliptuner]

My biggest concern is the coaching staff.

[Gh0stRider]

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[trancehead]

I wonder if Anthony Stewart could fit in somehow...he's a big guy, plays RW and shoots right. He had a decent year in ATL/WPG last season. He'd be an upgrade on Glass.

hahhaha ur kidding right?

anthony stewart was a 30 goal scorer 2 seasons ago? of course hes an upgrade on Glass

[LUUUUUUUU]

hahhaha ur kidding right?

anthony stewart was a 30 goal scorer 2 seasons ago? of course hes an upgrade on Glass

anthony stewart was a 30 goal scorer?
even chris stewart was never a 30 goal scorer

[spoon.ek9]

i think we should re-sign alberts as a depth defenseman. he improved a LOT last season. it would be a waste of all that development. tanev has a bright future but the kid needs to put on some more muscle. i think he's listed as 160 or 170 lbs?

[7seven]

TSNBobMcKenzie Bob McKenzie
Unless there's a new development, looks as though Christian Ehrhoff is headed to UFA on July 1. VAN reportedly offered him Bieksa $$$.

TSNBobMcKenzie Bob McKenzie
It's believed VAN is now asking other NHL teams if they have interest in acquiring Ehrhoff's negotiating rights prior to July 1.

Not too surprised. Ehrhoff seemed to be looking for a payday given his repeated comments about how rare 50pt dmen are.

[MR_BIGGS]

50 point dmen don't just grow on trees...those points will be hard to recoup.

[Gumby]

*sigh* don't be greedy!

If Ehrhoff leaves, then it looks like Ballard will finally be given a chance.

[Grandmaster TSE]

even then ballard might not get a chance haha

[jeedee]

even then ballard might not get a chance haha


Agreed. He's a last resort if we can't resign Ehroff or sign an offensive defensemen like Pitkanen.
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[Ch28]

Bieksa had 22 points all season and got 4.6 mill. Ehrhoff is clearly a better dman than Bieksa and is getting offered the same amount thaat Bieksa got. Ehrhoff had more than double the points Bieksa got and should be paid accordingly. That's why I was pissed that Bieksa got that 4.6 mill contract cause it meant Ehrhoff would have to get way more to stay.

You guys are calling Ehrhoff greedy but wouldn't you do the same if you were in his position? At this point it just seems like a slap in the face to lowball Ehrhoff with the same amount of money that a player with a much lower point total got.

[Ch28]

Agreed. He's a last resort if we can't resign Ehroff or sign an offensive defensemen like Pitkanen.
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You're joking ... right?

[sonick]

How much cap space does Detroit have? Do they have enough to put in an offer for Ehrhoff?

[JKam]

I'm not saying that Ehrhoff deosn't deserve a huge pay raise but he was directly responsible for a lot of goals against. He's no where near as strong as Bieksa is defensively.

[spoon.ek9]

I'm not saying that Ehrhoff deosn't deserve a huge pay raise but he was directly responsible for a lot of goals against. He's no where near as strong as Bieksa is defensively.

my thoughts exactly. his offensive upside is great but his defensive lapses always worry me.

[7seven]

Bieksa had 22 points all season and got 4.6 mill. Ehrhoff is clearly a better dman than Bieksa and is getting offered the same amount thaat Bieksa got. Ehrhoff had more than double the points Bieksa got and should be paid accordingly. That's why I was pissed that Bieksa got that 4.6 mill contract cause it meant Ehrhoff would have to get way more to stay.

You guys are calling Ehrhoff greedy but wouldn't you do the same if you were in his position? At this point it just seems like a slap in the face to lowball Ehrhoff with the same amount of money that a player with a much lower point total got.

There is no doubt that given his 50pt season Ehrhoff is a $5mil to 5.5mil defenseman at least. However if that is his price to stay on the Canucks, I think letting him walk is the best thing.

I think in the back of Gillis' mind is that he needs to re-up Edler in a couple seasons and giving Ehrhoff that money and likely a NTC too (I'm sure Ehrhoff is looking for) will handcuff the Canucks with potentially 5 defensemen making $4mil + cap hit. Keep in mind Ballard also has a limited NTC and is signed till 2015.

Personally I'm not blaming or upset Ehrhoff wants a payday, its his prerogative as a UFA.



How much cap space does Detroit have? Do they have enough to put in an offer for Ehrhoff?

Detroit has about $16mil in cap space.

[RiceIntegraRS]

Ehrhoff the reason your a 50pt defencemen is cause you have 2 art ross trophy winners feeding you the puck on the 1st ranked power play while a selke winner is screening your shots. Dont get greedy.
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[Expresso]

How much cap space does Detroit have? Do they have enough to put in an offer for Ehrhoff?

They should considering Rafalski's 6Mill is available. DET will probably be the front runner I think.

Erhoff is great, but you have to remember his 50pts came playing on the first unit on the best PP in the league. KB has hit the ~40 point mark doing the same thing in the past too.

[spoon.ek9]

you can't take ehrhoff's shot placement for granted. yes, he was on the #1 powerplay in the league but he's still a good offensive dman without them.

[AWDTurboLuvr]

hahhaha ur kidding right?

anthony stewart was a 30 goal scorer 2 seasons ago? of course hes an upgrade on Glass

You got him confused with his younger brother, Chris.

[quasi]

I can't believe Ballard hasn't asked for trade after the way he was treated this season by AV. It's kind of hard to get into a rhythm, build chemistry with partners and show what you can do when you're benched half the time. Sure he might have been overhyped coming out of Florida but there is no way he''s 8th Dman bad.

[7seven]

I can't believe Ballard hasn't asked for trade after the way he was treated this season by AV. It's kind of hard to get into a rhythm, build chemistry with partners and show what you can do when you're benched half the time. Sure he might have been overhyped coming out of Florida but there is no way he''s 8th Dman bad.

Ballard seems like a character guy, apparently during his exit interviews with coaching staff and management, he just reaffirmed he was willing to work extra hard this offseason to show he belongs in the regular lineup.



News1130Sports News1130 Sports
by News1130radio
Ehrhoff's agent tells us he has not heard from the Canucks since their talk this morning. The leak caught him off guard.

[trancehead]

anthony stewart was a 30 goal scorer?
even chris stewart was never a 30 goal scorer
28, close enough

You got him confused with his younger brother, Chris.

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Yes i did. i went back and failed myself

[b0unce. [?]]

regardless, i'd like to see ehrhoff back. he was one of the few defenceman that wasnt injured for a long period of time this season. in my eye he's pretty durable.

[Bonka]

Erhoff will be missed, but I'd a suitable linemate for Kesler is more pressing in my opinion. Here's to hoping Ballard can escape the doghouse and the rest of the D can close up the 50pts lost by committee.

I do agree with the sentiments that having Torres resigned at a decent price would be a nice bonus for the bottom six depth. I thought he was one of the most consistent players in the playoffs.

[MR_BIGGS]

The point that 7Seven made about Gills thinking he will have to re-up Edler's contract in a couple years is a good one.

This might be Ehrhoff's last chance at hitting a homerun with a contract, so you can't really blame the guy.

If you compare Ballards points per season to Ehrhoff's there not too far apart. Also take into consideration the teams they played on and the style.

Ballard vs Ehrhoff:
05/06 39 to 23
06/07 27 to 33
07/08 21 to 22
08/09 42 to 34
09/10 44 to 28

Both guys are pretty durable (Ballard played all 82 games in 4 of those 5 seasons). I've mentioned it before, I think Ballard will be motivated to have a better season. Let's hope AV lossens the reigns to let this guy play his game.

[Ch28]

The good thing about not re-signing Ehrhoff is the fact that Ballard looks to be a shoe-in for a position now.

Ballard has come across as nothing but a class act & team player during this season with the Canucks so I honestly hope he gets rewarded with ice time.

[7seven]

I'd like Ehrhoff on the Canucks' but again, not at a price of +$5mil per cap hit, heres the Canucks D structure/cap hit:
*Bieska $4.6M (signed till 2016 NTC)
*Hamhius $4.5M (signed till 2016 NTC)
*Ballard $4.2M (signed till 2015 limited NTC)
*Edler $3.25M (will get at least $5+ in 2 seasons)
*Rome $750k

Now if you add Ehrhoff to that at +5mil per cap hit, long term, it just doesn't work having 5 defensemen locked in at over $4mil per cap hit. Some rumors have Ehrhoff looking for at least $5.5M from Vancouver.

Compare to other teams that are rumored to be looking to add a puck moving D

Detroit:
*Lidstrom $6M (signed till 2012)
*Stuart $3.75M (signed till 2012)
*Kronwall $3M (signed till 2012)
*Kindl $830K

Boston:
*Chara $6.9M (signed till 2018)
*Seidenberg $3.25M (signed till 2014)
*Ference $2.25M (signed till 2013)
*Boychuk $1.8M (signed till 2012)
*McQuaid $575K (signed till 2012)

Columbus:
*Tyutin $2.8M (signed till 2012)
*Russell $1.3M (signed till 2013)

As you can see, other teams needing a puck moving D are well in position to offer Ehrhoff even 6M a year cap hit long term, with their expiring D contracts and sub $4M defensemen.

[Simulated]

if ehrhoff does leave, i'm intrigued as to what gillis will do with the extra money.

[murd0c]

I just really hope we sign Salo for one year contract

[Ronin]

The Canucks can easily afford to re-sign Air Hof at $5.5m but that would handcuff them in two years when Edler's up along with Burr and Manny.

I'd like to keep Ehrhoff but not at the risk of losing Edler down the road.

[b0unce. [?]]

The Canucks can easily afford to re-sign Air Hof at $5.5m but that would handcuff them in two years when Edler's up along with Burr and Manny.

I'd like to keep Ehrhoff but not at the risk of losing Edler down the road.

I completely agree. Edler can easily command 5+ later. Maybe Ehrhoff will consider that we are that close and we can make 1 more push for the cup and he'll re-sign for maybe 4.8? A bit more than Bieksa's so he doesn't feel as bad :lol

[spoon.ek9]

you'd think that when you're 1 game away from the biggest prize in hockey that it would no longer be about just the money. i'm not saying ehrhoff is being selfish here, but i bet he's also seeking a NTC on top of a $5mil+ salary.

[b0unce. [?]]

you'd think that when you're 1 game away from the biggest prize in hockey that it would no longer be about just the money. i'm not saying ehrhoff is being selfish here, but i bet he's also seeking a NTC on top of a $5mil+ salary.

yeah i would imagine that some players who can see that mg is trying to keep the core together to win a cup. he hasn't given up and torn apart the team to rebuild. in a perfect world mg would re-sign the players that made an impact and fine tune the roster and add the remaining pieces to really take it all the way again, only the outcome would be different ;)

i can understand that ehrhoff is just like any other player and is doing this from a business pov, but there are a lot of guys on our team who appear committed to this team and feel like we legitimately have a good shot to make it to the finals again and win this thing.

[Liquid_o2]

As much as I would like to see Ehrhoff in a Canucks jersey next year, it's not worth it for over $5 million a year long term. If you look at most teams defensive salary structures, they have a few younger promising D-men in the 750k to 2 mill range. With Tanev seemingly ready to take an everyday role on the team next year, and hopefully Salo resigning for one more year at a decent price, there just isn't the room for a long term/high money contract. Canucks will just have to replace those points by committee.

And as others mentioned, Edler will be looking for a big raise, and I'm happy MG is looking to the future.

[shawn79]

was on vacation for the weekend, what did u guys discuss about the mike richards and jeff carter trade?

[spideyv2]

I remember when we were looking for that puck moving defencemen and were even considering Beauchemin...we have a solid PP quarterback in Christian Ehrhoff, he can be a liability but he has a great shot and can easily put up another 50 points. I say we offer him $5mill MAX, anything more and let him walk.

[sunny_j]

new york islanders vs vancouver in game 3 of 1982 SCF is on shaw channel 153

[highfive]

I still remember Ehrhoff having problems playing on the left side or something? It made him and edler a more defensively liable pair. But for over $5 million, I prefer a D who can get his shots on net more often instead of shooting it wide. Plus I'm sure his 50 points can be spread over our other D pairings. Keep in mind we had an off year for Edler / Salo / Hamhuis. Plus this may give Bieksa a more offensive role if needed. Ballard as well.

[JesseBlue]

we still have time...

don't worry, ehrhoff is helping out the canucks for extra picks then would resign with us...:D

[RRxtar]

At $5million, that opens up alot of doors for a real good winger to play with Kesler. His 50 points will come back from a forward. Tanev will move up to a full time roster spot. Maybe Ballard will get off to a good start healthy.

If you include the nucks looking for a winger for Kelser already, you could be looking at a good $4m winger and a $3m Dman. Remember MG loves mobile puck moving Dman. We lost one, so we might get one coming back. I fully trust MG knows what hes doing. Hes building this team out of guys who want to be here, fit the program and fit the pay. He doesnt go out and buy expensive players driven by money and agents.

Edler
Bieksa
Hammer
Salo
Ballard
Tanev
Alberts
Rome
+maybe one more top 6

D still in pretty damn good shape.

[winson604]

Sorry if it's been posted. I also posted it in the Hockey THread thread but not everyone goes there so here you go.

http://contenta.mkt2202.com/ra/2011/443/06/4894639/Team-Store-Sale3.jpg

[Gh0stRider]

^^ ya i posted that earlier today :)


@TSNBobMcKenzie VAN trades Christian Ehrhoff's negotiating rights to NYI for a 4th round pick.

[shawn79]

^^ ya i posted that earlier today :)


@TSNBobMcKenzie VAN trades Christian Ehrhoff's negotiating rights to NYI for a 4th round pick.

translation - VAN trades patrick white to NYI for a 4th round pick

[Ch28]

Air Hoff isn't going to sign in NYI :lol

Thanks for the free 4th rounder Darth Snow

[murd0c]

and we resign him on Friday lol

I can't see that happening tho, knowing Gillis he has something up his sleeve right now.

[UFO]

I would have been fine with 5M on Ehrhoff with a 1-2 year term, just to play along with our current window of opportunity. I think it sounds like he was looking for an average of 5.5M on a long term 4-5 year contract likely with a NTC, which I am strongly against. I'd give him the $ he wants for 1-2 years until Edler's contract comes up, at least it would still keep our d-line stacked for next year and possibly the year after. Doesn't sound like Hoff gave us much of a homer discount at all.

Hoff was easily our most consistent D man last season, both offensively and defensively. Sure he had lapses, but he never had a run where he sucked it up hard. He is worth $1M more than Bieksa IMO, I don't agree with Bieksa being worth 4.6M but I guess that's what the market is willing to pay, and more.

[murd0c]

Now sign Alberts for 1.5 and trade Samuelson/Raymond and pick up a gritty top 6 forward thats what I personally think Gillis is going to do. Our D is strong time to add that forward we have been needing.

[Gh0stRider]

i can't see hoff signing with the islanders.

garth snow is a douche

[b0unce. [?]]

i could care less trading away samuelsson. but in the back of my mind i get the sense trading away raymond is going to bite us later haha

[Gh0stRider]

Penguins make official contract offer to Jaromir Jagr

The worth of the offer is unknown for now but Pittsburgh Tribune-Review’s Rob Rossi reports that the offer could be around $2 million for the season. That might sound a bit high for a guy who’s been out of the NHL for three seasons and is 39 years-old, but if used properly and accompanied by the right linemates Jagr could be very productive. With guys like Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin in Pittsburgh or Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg in Detroit, Jagr would be right at home with some of the best players in the NHL.

It’s unknown when or if Detroit’s GM Ken Holland will jump into the fray, but for now and through tomorrow, Jagrwatch is on big time in Pittsburgh.

[spideyv2]

;7493585']i could care less trading away samuelsson. but in the back of my mind i get the sense trading away raymond is going to bite us later haha

Who is that broad in your avatar man? been wondering for a long minute..

hope we still re-sign ehrhoff, he's a good powerplay quarterback. It's stupid how people are calling him out for his defensive lapses during the playoffs. Bieksa was also caught out of position several times in the Boston series, and you can say ever since Hamhuis got injured, Bieksa wasn't the same player.

[dbaz]

getting rid of erhoff just guaranteed tanev a spot to start the season

[RiceIntegraRS]

^Rosie Jones i believe

Well the thing is, hes not defensively sound. Hes somewat like Jovo where he has a hiccup or 2 in his own end. But he is offensively gifted. Like someone said, he was looking for 5.5M a season which is in no way a Homer discount, plus wanted a NTC. Of course he could make more money somewhere else. If u have a good season or 2 and u can go anywhere and make more money, thats obvious. The Sedins, Burrows, Kesler, Hamhuis all could be making more money but they choose to be with a winner. Datsyuk, Zetterberg they obviously can make more playing somewhere else but they choose to play for a winner too.

So Ehrhoff, go make your extra Million or 2 and play for a loser. The only way i see this blowing up in our faces is if he signs with Detroit

[murd0c]

pick up Jovo for 3mill a year :troll:

[tonyzoomzoom]

bye bye ehrhoff. Thanks for the memories!

[Derek_N84]

See you later Blast-Hoff!

[spideyv2]

people on cdc: 'trade ehrhoff = sign weber' :facepalm:

[jeedee]

bye bye ehrhoff. Thanks for the memories!

See you later Blast-Hoff!

It's just negotiation rights...he hasn't signed there 100% :facepalm:

It's just like when Nashville traded away Hamhuis's negotiating rights to Philly. He didn't sign there did he?

I don't know what I should be facepalming at more...the Weber conspiracies or the fact people are saying Ehrhoff is gone when its just negotiation rights and "it isn't over till its over"?

I have faith MG has a plan if Ehrhoff resigns or leaves.

[RiceIntegraRS]

How do I know you jumped on the band wagon during the playoffs?

Seriously?

Ive been a fan since Bure entered this league. The words "trade luongo" have never came out of my mouth. Ive never said "Canucks Suck" ever in my life, even in the Dark Messier Era. Ive got more post in Canucks Threads than u have just posts. Maybe you jumped on the bandwagon when the playoffs came along

[dbaz]

shirokov was given a qualifying offer. wouldnt be surprised if he starts on the team again this year especially if raymond is still hurting. although there is the possibility he gets traded to pitts/wash due to malkin and ovechkin wanting to play with him. hes got tons of skill just hasnt put it all together yet on north american sized ice

[Ronin]

If we can re-sign Salo and maybe Alberts, I'm not concerned about losing Ehrhoff too much. We would need Salo to fill in a little of that offense as I don't think Bieksa, Hamhuis or Ballard could fill that role as well. Top 8 would look like...

Hamhuis - Bieksa
Edler - Salo
Ballard - Tanev/Rome/Alberts

Weaker than last year but I'd give up a little bit of blueline depth for more depth up front.

Plus no Ehrhoff means we might be able to convince Edler to take $5.5m when his deal is up.

Now let's see if Gillis is happy with Ballard or ships him off and we sign someone else on the blueline.

[spideyv2]

Salo is a good player, but his past injuries make me think he won't be playing more than 40-50 games this season..especially at his age.

[Ronin]

Dunno if this has been brought up but...James Wisniewski? 51 points last year...has offensive upside...about the same size as Bieksa.

I wouldn't give him a raise on his $3.25 but at $3.25, that's not bad.

If we could somehow convince Jonathan Ericsson, that would be a great pickup.

Maybe some more physical presence on the back end with...LOL...SOB!

Ian White?

[RiceIntegraRS]

Salo when healthy is still very effective. Id honestly take Salo+his contract+his bomb than Ehrhoff+the money he wants+his several broken warrior sticks

I wouldnt mind having Wisneiwski on the team. Id love to have SOB back but i dont see AV allowing it.

[Grandmaster TSE]

Dunno if this has been brought up but...James Wisniewski? 51 points last year...has offensive upside...about the same size as Bieksa.

I wouldn't give him a raise on his $3.25 but at $3.25, that's not bad.

If we could somehow convince Jonathan Ericsson, that would be a great pickup.

Maybe some more physical presence on the back end with...LOL...SOB!

Ian White?

i would like to see him in vancouver, hes the kind of offensive D-man we want to see and hopefully he'll stay healthy

[Gh0stRider]

Dunno if this has been brought up but...James Wisniewski? 51 points last year...has offensive upside...about the same size as Bieksa.

I wouldn't give him a raise on his $3.25 but at $3.25, that's not bad.

If we could somehow convince Jonathan Ericsson, that would be a great pickup.

Maybe some more physical presence on the back end with...LOL...SOB!

Ian White?

Jonathan Ericsson in negotiation talks with wings now

[spoon.ek9]

i can't see hoff signing with the islanders.

garth snow is a douche

i don't think he's a douche, just a really stupid dreamer of a GM lol. thanks for the free draft pick dumbass! :D

[f.]

I say good riddance to Ehrhoff if he wants to be a money hungry bitch like Anson Carter

[tonyzoomzoom]

can't really blame him though

[murd0c]

the funny thing is we all give the player shit for wanting 1mill more but if we were put in the position we wouldn't even think twice about going after more cash.

Think of it this way if he signs with another team we only traded Patrick White for him :troll: and got a 4th rounder on top of that!!

[b0unce. [?]]

sounds like jovo when he wanted more money. iirc he asked for 7 mil? or something in that ball park. we told him the door was open ;)

[f.]

If he really wants a cup, which is why I assume most people get into hockey, then why leave a Stanley Cup contender? Now he gets shafted to the Islanders

[shawn79]

appearantly 4.6 mill/yr is an insult to air hoff

[Mercy]

So what are we missing. Another gritty offensively minded d man with a strong power forward to play with kes?
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[sonick]

Gillis was no way going to be able to give Ehrhoff a fair deal. He's expected to make at least $5.5mil on the open market according to hockey pundits, and it's not fair to expect Ehrhoff to take likely more than a million less per season for a team he's played two (or three?) seasons with.

All signs point to Detroit landing him (as all signs pointed to Hamhuis signing with the Canucks last season). With that knowledge, knowing that he could be playing for a perennial Stanley Cup contender for more than $1m than what the Canucks were offering, it would be ridiculous for him to not test the free agency market.

Islanders would likely have to throw at least $6.5, $7m at him to even get his agent to remotely consider signing before July 1st.

[RiceIntegraRS]

the funny thing is we all give the player shit for wanting 1mill more but if we were put in the position we wouldn't even think twice about going after more cash.

Think of it this way if he signs with another team we only traded Patrick White for him :troll: and got a 4th rounder on top of that!!

But it can also be applied to real life too. Would u stay in Vancouver make your average wage, stay with your friends, and have all the perks of living Vancouver or would u goto Winnipeg and make alot more money but have to make new friends and well...... live in Winnipeg.

Ehrhoff is more than likely not gonna sign with us and make 1 Million extra somewhere else. But is that 1Million really worth giving up playing for a Stanley Cup Contender, giving up playing with people uve known and enjoyed playing with for the past 2 years. Playing in a city which has basically everything u could ever want in a city.

I guess we'll find out. P.S. Ehrhoff, Ill pay your Airfare so u can join us in our Stanley Cup Victory Parade this coming season

[Ronin]

If someone in Winnipeg offered me $10m, I'm so fucking moving to Winnipeg.

[MR_BIGGS]

Twitter wars between Tony Gallagher and Bob Mackenzie:

Tony Gallagher:
Anyone find it disturbing TSN knows who trades whom less than five minutes after it is officially done? Talk about cosy with the league.

Bob MacKenzie:
@tg_gman I find that's usually what lazy reporters who don't do their job very well say to make themselves feel better.

OUCH
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[sonick]

Hahaha, Gallagher deserves it.

[murd0c]

But it can also be applied to real life too. Would u stay in Vancouver make your average wage, stay with your friends, and have all the perks of living Vancouver or would u goto Winnipeg and make alot more money but have to make new friends and well...... live in Winnipeg.

Ehrhoff is more than likely not gonna sign with us and make 1 Million extra somewhere else. But is that 1Million really worth giving up playing for a Stanley Cup Contender, giving up playing with people uve known and enjoyed playing with for the past 2 years. Playing in a city which has basically everything u could ever want in a city.

I guess we'll find out. P.S. Ehrhoff, Ill pay your Airfare so u can join us in our Stanley Cup Victory Parade this coming season

no questions asked I would. For one thing shit is cheap and if I could retire in 5 years from working and living in Winnipeg I wouldn't think twice.

And that's kind of a bad example for me since thats where I was born and where my whole family lives other then my parents and sister :D

[tonyzoomzoom]

G-man is old and out of touch

[murd0c]

mackenzie is one of the most respected "media" out there. I remember him saying July1st last year how he has more then 75% of the gm's numbers on speed dial.

[Ronin]

BURN.

Why shouldn't TSN know first? They're a national news entity...not a regional one like the Province so naturally they have more clout and more direct contact with those in the know.

Skeletor is old and out of touch

Fixed.

[JqC]

Twitter wars between Tony Gallagher and Bob Mackenzie:

Tony Gallagher:
Anyone find it disturbing TSN knows who trades whom less than five minutes after it is officially done? Talk about cosy with the league.

Bob MacKenzie:
@tg_gman I find that's usually what lazy reporters who don't do their job very well say to make themselves feel better.

OUCH
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I fucking hate Tony Gallagher. Ever listen to this guy's segment on team1040? I hate the tone that he speaks with, it's condescending as shit for a guy who has never been on a rink/court/field his entire life. When he's on the air, he doesn't sound much better than a slightly more knowledgeable than those morons who call in to the station demanding trades everytime we lose.

Now he goes on twitter and attacks his fellow reporters cause they're the first to report hockey news to hockey fans?? Is there supposed to be something bad about that?

Dumbass Gman just got put in his place by a proper hockey analyst and reporter. HE can go fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuckkkkk offffffffffff!!

/rant

[MR_BIGGS]

Gman was getting ripped in some blogs during the Stanley Cup Final about his article discussing Colin Campbell (i.e Puck Daddy).

Didn't Brian Burke ban Gallagher from the Canucks dressing room during his reign as GM?

[tonyzoomzoom]

all he does is bark out the same old rhetoric and stupid conspiracies

[pastarocket]

Good move Gillis! Canucks get a 4th round draft pick, a present from the Islanders. There's no way you pay 5 million plus for an offensive D man like Ehrhoff with subpar defensive skills and a plus minus of -14 in playoffs. Hoffa is gonna get paid by that baller owner Charles Wang. If there's any team that overpays for its players, it's the NY Islanders. 15 year, 67.5 million US for Rick DiPietro. Ehrhoff is running to where the money is, LOL.

[murd0c]

just think it's going to be a low 4th round pick as well hopefully lol

[Tapioca]

Dunno if this has been brought up but...James Wisniewski? 51 points last year...has offensive upside...about the same size as Bieksa.

I wouldn't give him a raise on his $3.25 but at $3.25, that's not bad.

If we could somehow convince Jonathan Ericsson, that would be a great pickup.

Maybe some more physical presence on the back end with...LOL...SOB!

Ian White?

The Wiz wouldn't be a bad pick-up at the right price.

Ian White is a likable guy, but he's undersized and absolutely gotten eaten alive against the Canucks in the playoffs. He and Ballard are about the same size, but I think Ballard has more upside and does have the hip check. I'd rather have Ballard play a larger role next year, get Edler to work on his accuracy, and sign a stay-at-home D who's more mobile than Rome or Alberts.

Oh, and I completely forgot about Ryan Parent who's a legitimate top-6 D who was a victim of our depth last season.

[cressydrift]

Seriously?

Ive been a fan since Bure entered this league. The words "trade luongo" have never came out of my mouth. Ive never said "Canucks Suck" ever in my life, even in the Dark Messier Era. Ive got more post in Canucks Threads than u have just posts. Maybe you jumped on the bandwagon when the playoffs came along

Nice name drops.

I called you a 'Band wagoner' for a couple reasons.

1 - Because you thought Jansen should be a 4th liner.
2 - Because you thought Lappy playing centre on the 4th line was the same thing.

Maybe your not a 'Band wagoner' because you know about Bure, and Messier maybe your just stupid?

ps - I only said trade Lu once (Not on here) and bring back Martin Brochu

[DanHibiki]

I thought right after the Stanley cup ended, the likes of Salo, Ehrhoff and Bieksa would take a paycut to stay with this team?

Now Bieksa gets a bet raise and Ehrhoff wants more? the fuuuuu

[Ch28]

Twitter wars between Tony Gallagher and Bob Mackenzie:

Tony Gallagher:
Anyone find it disturbing TSN knows who trades whom less than five minutes after it is officially done? Talk about cosy with the league.

Bob MacKenzie:
@tg_gman I find that's usually what lazy reporters who don't do their job very well say to make themselves feel better.

OUCH
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http://i.imgur.com/QwCrU.jpg

[spideyv2]

Nice name drops.

I called you a 'Band wagoner' for a couple reasons.

1 - Because you thought Jansen should be a 4th liner.
2 - Because you thought Lappy playing centre on the 4th line was the same thing.

Maybe your not a 'Band wagoner' because you know about Bure, and Messier maybe your just stupid?

ps - I only said trade Lu once (Not on here) and bring back Martin Brochu

You just called him a bandwagoner, yet you spelled Hansen wrong? lol

[SkinnyPupp]

I thought right after the Stanley cup ended, the likes of Salo, Ehrhoff and Bieksa would take a paycut to stay with this team?

Now Bieksa gets a bet raise and Ehrhoff wants more? the fuuuuu
Bieksa was willing to take a pay cut compared to what he would have gotten on the open market. Ehrhoff wasn't.

I'd really like to see Ehrhoff's shots on goal/shots taken stat for the playoffs. It seems like every time he took a shot, he missed the goal. Not blocked, not saved, but missed.

[EmperorIS]

being able to play and live in Vancouver should've been a good enough bonus already

[JesseBlue]

part of the problem is the agent...

isn't paul kariya be coming back next season...c'mon kariya...pull a colorado on your home turf!

[JesseBlue]

being able to play and live in Vancouver should've been a good enough bonus already
i don't know...if i was in that boat...i'd probably look at the money too...i want to be able to provide for my family...then again...at this moment, i'd be ok with a million... :) i'll make it work for the rest of my life

[DanHibiki]

Bieksa was willing to take a pay cut compared to what he would have gotten on the open market. Ehrhoff wasn't.

I'd really like to see Ehrhoff's shots on goal/shots taken stat for the playoffs. It seems like every time he took a shot, he missed the goal. Not blocked, not saved, but missed.

The way I feel about Bieksa's contract is the same as what I felt about Kesler's when he got his new deal.

At the time, I felt 5mil was a bit too much for a guy who didn't put up huge offensive numbers. But of course now, 5mil is a total bargain.

I only hope Bieksa improves the same way.

I wanna see the '07 offensive Bieksa but the '11 defensive game.

[Tapioca]

being able to play and live in Vancouver should've been a good enough bonus already

Strictly from a city standpoint, Vancouver isn't all that great:

- Fans know everything about you and hound you whenever you're out.
- It's expensive to live here, even if you're making a couple million a year.
- It rains most of the time during hockey season

If I were a single hockey player, I'd love to play in a place like New York or LA where you can hide under the radar during the day, but spend your money in a city with good restaurants, real clubs, and beautiful women. Sunrise, Florida would be a good city to play in too with a great climate, low taxes, and absolute anonymity so you can spend your millions in peace.

[skiiipi]

part of the problem is the agent...

isn't paul kariya be coming back next season...c'mon kariya...pull a colorado on your home turf!

I'm a HUGE kariya fan and has been since I was a kid, and would LOVE to see him as a Canuck, however, I don't think he fits the profile of a gritty power forward that we need though. :(
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[fliptuner]

Strictly from a city standpoint, Vancouver isn't all that great:

Weather, place to raise family, money, Cup contender, night life, other activities, good community, team that treats players well, culturally diverse.

I think that sums up the major things most NHL players consider in a team, if given the option and Vancouver covers a lot of it.

[cliffhanger33]

Canucks is stuck with a low salary cap and Gillis is going to be a slave to the salary cap like every other GM in the league. Although Ehrhoff was offered same deal as Bieksa,
$23mill for a 5 year term, obviously Gillis is aware that he cant pay millions of dollars more than he gave to to Edler, Hamhuis or Bieksa, so he had no choice but to let him walk. No doubt, Ehrhoff is now one of the best top 4 offensive defenseman available and he will attract a lot of attention. Im assuming maybe he will sign a $5.5+mill for 6 or more years. But honestly, I think Van doesn't totally need Ehrhoff as much as we need another top 6 forward with size.

LOL at least this isnt a fire sale that Chicago had to do

[604778]

Is Erhoff really woth a forth round draft pick...?
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[murd0c]

Is Erhoff really woth a forth round draft pick...?
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:fuckyea:

[SkinnyPupp]

Part of me wonders if MG told Ehrhoff's agent "here is our final offer - same deal as Bieksa. He can either accept or we'll ship his RFA rights off to Winnipeg or some other shithole"

Then Air Hoff called the bluff, which ended up not being one :troll:

Then watch him go and sign with Detroit for less money than the Bieksa deal :okay:

[cliffhanger33]

Well he'll be better off waiting till July 1st and see if the Wings will hang a contract in front of his face. But ya i agree with Skinnypup, will probably be less than what Canucks offered.

Yes, Islanders will offer him what he wants, but he won't be seeing the playoffs anytime soon.

[murd0c]

Remember the Islanders did come on strong at the end of last season. I can actually see them be a surprise out of the east this year.

[jeedee]

Is Erhoff really woth a forth round draft pick...?
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[trancehead]

http://memedepot.com/uploads/0/207_not_sure_if_serious.jpg

think he meant...MG could have garnered more for him

i thought that air hoff would have fetched us at least a 2nd rounder. Even the overly touted Jay Bouwmeester got a 1st or 2nd for his rights

[SkinnyPupp]

4th round was probably the best he could get from a non-Western conference team or Stanley Cup contender

[lol]

A 4th round pick? Basically gave their 4th round pick to try and sign him by Friday lol that would suck if isls dont make a deal lol

[tonyzoomzoom]

Get your facts straight. Florida got Leopold and a 3rd rounder from the Flames for Jaybo's rights

[DanHibiki]

it's a 4th round because they prob know it's a small chance of signing him.

[will068]

I fucking hate Tony Gallagher. Ever listen to this guy's segment on team1040? I hate the tone that he speaks with, it's condescending as shit for a guy who has never been on a rink/court/field his entire life. When he's on the air, he doesn't sound much better than a slightly more knowledgeable than those morons who call in to the station demanding trades everytime we lose.

Now he goes on twitter and attacks his fellow reporters cause they're the first to report hockey news to hockey fans?? Is there supposed to be something bad about that?

Dumbass Gman just got put in his place by a proper hockey analyst and reporter. HE can go fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuckkkkk offffffffffff!!

/rant



I still remember Dan Russell discrediting Gallagher on Sports Talk since the mid 90's. Makes me wonder why he's still relevant.

[cliffhanger33]

it's a 4th round because they prob know it's a small chance of signing him.

Yep, exactly.
They must have been aware that they arent going to be able to sign him so they got a 4th round pick for negotiating rights for a few days.


But no doubt gna miss Hoff, the highlight of Hoff was against LA, the game that clinched us the President Trophy. Farewell Hoff, you will be missed =(
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdyp0DJPReE

[spoon.ek9]

if ehrhoff signs with detroit, he's stepping into another cup contending franchise. i think we can all recognize the wings as a perennial threat for the cup every year too. at the very least, going to detroit, ehrhoff would know he will be in the playoffs and with a good team.

[cliffhanger33]

if ehrhoff signs with detroit, he's stepping into another cup contending franchise. i think we can all recognize the wings as a perennial threat for the cup every year too. at the very least, going to detroit, ehrhoff would know he will be in the playoffs and with a good team.

That's for sure, we definitely don’t want Detroit picking him up. I could see Isle’s showing him the money. They have ALOT of cap space and need to spend big just to get to the basement. Isle's need hoff

If hoff is allabout the money, he wud go to isles no doubt, but if he wants to see another playoff opportunity, its wings. We;ll see july 1st, what wings has to offer

[Leopold Stotch]

That's for sure, we definitely don’t want Detroit picking him up. I could see Isle’s showing him the money. They have ALOT of cap space and need to spend big just to get to the basement. Isle's need hoff

If hoff is allabout the money, he wud go to isles no doubt, but if he wants to see another playoff opportunity, its wings. We;ll see july 1st, what wings has to offer

they have that big contract rafalski retired from to fill, and ehrhoff isn't the same type of player rafalski was, but with the slim pickings he's going to get paid well

[Ronin]

Yep, exactly.
They must have been aware that they arent going to be able to sign him so they got a 4th round pick for negotiating rights for a few days.


But no doubt gna miss Hoff, the highlight of Hoff was against LA, the game that clinched us the President Trophy. Farewell Hoff, you will be missed =(
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdyp0DJPReE

I was at this game. Trust me...that goal was FUCKING EPIC. Last second goal.

[Tim Budong]

Tony Gallagher has a job cuz he goes offside/out of line too often
admit it. most of us hates his guts. but even a nutcase like he is makes for great press becuz he is so out of line

On the radio, u can't help but listen to him shut up callers to the team1040.

As for his comments towards the BobMac. Thats a new low for him. its not like his credibility shoots up ten fold if he breaks a trade. Hell, Gman breaking a trade or wutever isn't even his bread n butter.

As for Ehrhoff, sad, but I've said this for a long time. A guy like Kevin Bieksa doesnt come by too often. Especially with the chemistry with Hamhuis. Guys like Ehrhoff come and go. He will command big money.

Be glad the Canucks managed to squeeze a lil something from him leaving. Be glad that happened rather than him walking away a UFA. We gave a bag of pucks for him.

[b0unce. [?]]

if ehrhoff just wants more money, florida is finding way to use their cap lol
im sure they would gladly pay him 7mil

[spideyv2]

mike..thank me if you enjoy getting your rectum savagely penetrated

but yeah, i can see florida signing hoff

[EmperorIS]

In for a thank

[spideyv2]

mike = bradford

[alanp]

definitely gunna miss hoff with edler on powerplays

[JesseBlue]

;7494392']if ehrhoff just wants more money, florida is finding way to use their cap lol
im sure they would gladly pay him 7mil
Two 7+ million defenceman? That would be pretty stupid but then again I'm not a gm

[jeedee]

Two 7+ million defenceman? That would be pretty stupid but then again I'm not a gm

Whats wrong with that? Florida has roughly 42M in cap space..they need to reach the minimum 48M minimum salary floor.

[MR_BIGGS]

Never going to happen and I'm not sure if it is even feasible , but imagine Florida was able to sign Brad Richards and Ehrhoff with Stamkos going to July 1st with no contract and them getting him too.

Suddenly, Florida is a place players will want to play...

#nevergoingtohappen

[jeedee]

Well...Florida is a tax-free state...with greedy players like Ehrhoff, no one will take his money :troll:

[MR_BIGGS]

The New York Rangers are reportedly preparing to buy out the contract of team captain Chris Drury.

[SkinnyPupp]

They can't though, since he's injured.. aren't those the NHLPA rules?

[7seven]

They can't though, since he's injured.. aren't those the NHLPA rules?

Seems like Drury and Sather have worked out some sort of agreement where Drury won't apply for a medical exception or grievance like Dan Cloutier did. Won't shock me if Drury is given a cushy front office job with the Rangers soon.

The buyout ending Chris Drury's career as a Ranger will become official today, The Post has learned.

The 34-year-old who played four seasons on Broadway, the last three of them as team captain, will become an unrestricted free agent after deciding against applying for a medical exception due to a left knee condition.

It is believed Drury, who would have received the full $5 million due for the final season of his five-year, $35.25 million contract had he been declared medically unable to perform as opposed to the $3.333 million he will collect on the buyout, will seek to continue his career, perhaps in Buffalo, from whence he came on July 1, 2007.

Drury, who spent a majority of last season on Injured Reserve coping with a twice-broken finger and arthroscopic knee surgery that combined to limit him to 24 games of part-time duty in which he recorded just five points (1-4), is eligible to sign a one-year contract with bonuses because he was on IR for more than 100 days.


http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/rangers/drury_skates_off_SvMhk1nCoGVFmCOprpRIAJ

[skippynixx]

I'm betting Gillis is pulling another one of his slimey moves where,
"here I'll trade you away for a draft pick, but don't sign with them, and come july first we'll make the deal"

[jeedee]

^I sure hope so..hearing all these rumours about where Hoff will sign and how he's done with the Canucks is depressing..

[SkinnyPupp]

Also, instead of focusing on Air HOFF's 50 points last season, consider what he did in the playoffs points-wise...

[Expresso]

Seems like Drury and Sather have worked out some sort of agreement where Drury won't apply for a medical exception or grievance like Dan Cloutier did. Won't shock me if Drury is given a cushy front office job with the Rangers soon.

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/rangers/drury_skates_off_SvMhk1nCoGVFmCOprpRIAJ

At least it shows that Drury has some class. Gomez and Drury are probably one of worst signings in recent memory, $6M+ for 60-70 point guys?! Almost forgot about Redden at $6M+. Seriously, how does Slather still have a job?!

The above 3 in the top 10 worst FA signings haha.
http://senshot.com/2011/06/28/top-ten-tuesday-free-agent-bust/

[lol]

I'm betting Gillis is pulling another one of his slimey moves where,
"here I'll trade you away for a draft pick, but don't sign with them, and come july first we'll make the deal"

I didn't know Gillis had a "slimy" reputation.

[7seven]

TSNBobMcKenzie Bob McKenzie
"We're not aware of any defects relating to Qualifying Offers tendered by NSH to certain of team's players as several media outlets reported

There was talk that Nashville improperly filed the QO to their RFAs, making Weber, O'Reilly, Kostitsyn, etc.. a UFA, like what happened to Chicago a couple years ago with a couple of their players. haha could you imagine.

[Ch28]

Also, instead of focusing on Air HOFF's 50 points last season, consider what he did in the playoffs points-wise...

12 points in 23 games from a dman is impressive

[murd0c]

The would be beyond awesome if that happened

[7seven]

actually it looks like Weber wasn't affected

TSNBobMcKenzie Bob McKenzie
NSH players in question include S Kostitsyn, Spaling, Halischuk and C O'Reilly as well as three minor league players.

NHL says it is not aware of any issues, NHLPA is still saying they investigating. So it sounds like some of the NSH players complaining to their union that they did not receive the QO on time.

[MR_BIGGS]

I'm betting Gillis is pulling another one of his slimey moves where,
"here I'll trade you away for a draft pick, but don't sign with them, and come july first we'll make the deal"


What "slimy" moves has Gillis made?

[Tim Budong]

trade ehrhoff have him resign?
not likely...

[highfive]

actually it looks like Weber wasn't affected


Damn. He would've worth Ehrhoff Money. haha

[spoon.ek9]

only a couple of days until free agency... o_o

[LSF22]

12 points in 23 games from a dman is impressive


-13 in 23 games from a d-man isnt :fuuuuu:

[SkinnyPupp]

12 points in 23 games from a dman is impressive
0 points and -20 or so in the last 14 is not.

[SkinnyPupp]

I didn't know Gillis had a "slimy" reputation.
He's a former agent, and a lawyer. They are all slimy. That's what makes him such a great GM :fullofwin:

[SkinnyPupp]

You know the cap floor is fucking up the league when Tomas Kopecky is signing a 4 year $12 million contract :fulloffuck:

[highfive]

0 points and -20 or so in the last 14 is not.

Lets break it down.

GM 2 vs CHI - 1 Assist. Daniel Sedin 1 (power play) (Christian Ehrhoff, Ryan Kesler)

GM 3 vs CHI - 1 Goal 1 Assist. Christian Ehrhoff 1 (power play) (Henrik Sedin, Daniel Sedin) / Mikael Samuelsson 1 (Henrik Sedin, Christian Ehrhoff)

GM 4 vs CHI - 1 Assist. Daniel Sedin 4 (power play) (Christian Ehrhoff, Ryan Kesler)

GM 1 vs NAS - 2 Assists. Ryan Kesler 1 (power play) (Christian Ehrhoff, Daniel Sedin) / Ryan Kesler 2 (power play) (Mikael Samuelsson, Christian Ehrhoff)

GM 2 vs NAS 1 Goal. 2 Assists. Christian Ehrhoff 2 (Henrik Sedin, Daniel Sedin) / Alexander Edler 2 (Ryan Kesler, Christian Ehrhoff) / Ryan Kesler 3 (power play) (Henrik Sedin, Christian Ehrhoff)

GM 1 vs SJ 1 Assist. Henrik Sedin 2 (power play) (Christian Ehrhoff, Ryan Kesler)

GM 2 vs SJ 1 Assist. Raffi Torres 2 (Christian Ehrhoff, Jannik Hansen)

GM 6 vs BOS 1 Assist. Henrik Sedin 3 (power play), Assists: Daniel Sedin, Christian Ehrhoff

If you look at it, he got most of his points by playing on the PP with the Sedins and Kesler. If our Art Ross(s) / Selke are producing, he produces.

I rather pay the $5 million to Edler who wasn't offensively productive in the playoffs but he was a beast out there hitting everything that moved.

[MR_BIGGS]

You know the cap floor is fucking up the league when Tomas Kopecky is signing a 4 year $12 million contract :fulloffuck:

I've already started seeing articles discussing a possible labour stoppage when the CBA expires. The cap floor is higher than the salary cap when the new CBA was started.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/rising-nhl-cap-forcing-small-clubs-to-splurge/article2079334/

[SumAznGuy]

Does anyone know how bad the lineups are at the team store sale?
I heard 20% off all jersey's and 40% off all 40th anniversary stuff.

[Gh0stRider]

CBJ trade for rights to Montreal D James Wisniewski. Give up a 7th rounder to montreal.

[jeedee]

Does anyone know how bad the lineups are at the team store sale?
I heard 20% off all jersey's and 40% off all 40th anniversary stuff.

If you didn't lineup 30 mins before the store opened, no point in going.

If you're going just for jerseys in S, M, L don't bother. Only XL and above left
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[cliffhanger33]

I remember some time last here Hoff was interviewed by GermanTV during the Olympics that he wanted to finish his career in Germany so that his daughter could go to school there. I believe his daughter is two years old right now and she's probably going to school at 6. So obviously making as much money as he can in his last 4 years as an NHL player is his priority, in my opinion. I guess it is quite understandable as he does have a family to support.

This is just some insider info from German media.

[Expresso]

actually it looks like Weber wasn't affected


The Preds have filed arbitration for Webber so he is safe.

[Ch28]

Paul Kariya just announced his retirement

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/paul-kariya-announces-retirement/article2080412/

[spoon.ek9]

i dunno if it's just me, but the argument that guys need more money for their family seems a little moot. is your family really going to feel the difference between you earning $4.5mil vs $5.5mil?

if it were my father in the NHL, i'd much rather him be happy with his career than worry about any extra cash he could pick up along the way.

[7seven]

Paul Kariya just announced his retirement

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/paul-kariya-announces-retirement/article2080412/

Now the question is will the Ducks retire his #. His situation is very similar to Bure's in Vancouver, both where dynamic amazing players for their first teams and had ugly splits with their teams and clashes with management. A lot of Ducks fans are still very bitter about Kariya to this day.

[cliffhanger33]

i dunno if it's just me, but the argument that guys need more money for their family seems a little moot. is your family really going to feel the difference between you earning $4.5mil vs $5.5mil?

if it were my father in the NHL, i'd much rather him be happy with his career than worry about any extra cash he could pick up along the way.

Cant blame people who do care for the extra cash tho LOL, :fullofwin:

[spideyv2]

Paul Kariya just announced his retirement

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/paul-kariya-announces-retirement/article2080412/

That's sad he missed playing in the 98 olympics, since it was in japan. What he said was true..all it takes is once brutal head shot to kill someone
I remember seeing him play on the 03 playoffs, time flies
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[Gh0stRider]

The #NYR have announced that the club has officially bought out the contract of forward Chris Drury





@KatieStrangNYI: Talks broke down between #Isles and Christian Ehrhoff; email sent out from #Isles end to other teams

[The Hype]

Now the question is will the Ducks retire his #. His situation is very similar to Bure's in Vancouver, both where dynamic amazing players for their first teams and had ugly splits with their teams and clashes with management. A lot of Ducks fans are still very bitter about Kariya to this day.

Bobby's already got the #9 so I highly doubt they'll retire it. I'm grateful for what he did in a Ducks jersey, but how he left still leaves a sour taste in my mouth. IF (and that's a big if) they retire his number in Orange County, there's no way it's going into the rafters before #8 and #35

[spoon.ek9]

not surprised ehrhoff doesn't want to play for NYI. despite having young talent, that team just isn't the type of team a guy in his prime wants to play for.

[Gh0stRider]

going from a cup contender to a POS team. no doubt he wont sign.

just like when NYI stepped in and tried to take nabby from signing with the wings.

no one in their right mind wants to play for the NYI

[spoon.ek9]

it's funny cuz you feel bad for tavares and yet, you feel good for grabner because he was given a chance to shine. i wonder how many more years the islanders will suck.

[hypediss]

it's funny cuz you feel bad for tavares and yet, you feel good for grabner because he was given a chance to shine. i wonder how many more years the islanders will suck.

as long as charles wang chung and his fat kid is at helm, the team will plunder and simmer in the depths of hockey hell

[spideyv2]

as long as charles wang chung and his fat kid is at helm, the team will plunder and simmer in the depths of hockey hell

I could not have said it better myself.

[spoon.ek9]

i wanna see NYI's first game against PIT this year. it got so ugly between them last season lol.

[Gumby]

i dunno if it's just me, but the argument that guys need more money for their family seems a little moot. is your family really going to feel the difference between you earning $4.5mil vs $5.5mil?

if it were my father in the NHL, i'd much rather him be happy with his career than worry about any extra cash he could pick up along the way.
I agree with you.

The way I see it is this - what can you do with $6M that you can't do with $5M? :)

[spideyv2]

I agree with you.

The way I see it is this - what can you do with $6M that you can't do with $5M?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP213gutIAw

[Ch28]

@KatieStrangNYI (http://twitter.com/#%21/KatieStrangNYI) Katie Strang
#Isles (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23Isles) offered CE significantly more (in $ and term) than Vancouver reportedly offered (5-yr, $23 M) and set a 5 pm deadline; he declined

Looks like it's not all about the money.

[hypediss]

I agree with you.

The way I see it is this - what can you do with $6M that you can't do with $5M? :)

instead of 2 hookers u get 3, 10 kilos of blow turns to 12 kilos :fullofwin:

[jeedee]

@KatieStrangNYI (http://twitter.com/#%21/KatieStrangNYI) Katie Strang
#Isles (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23Isles) offered CE significantly more (in $ and term) than Vancouver reportedly offered (5-yr, $23 M) and set a 5 pm deadline; he declined

Looks like it's not all about the money.

Hm..interesting interesting. This points towards the fact that he wants to win then. If it isn't about money, why couldn't he accept the Canucks offer? I just hope Hoff isn't Detroit bound..

[BlackZRoadster]

Hm..interesting interesting. This points towards the fact that he wants to win then. If it isn't about money, why couldn't he accept the Canucks offer? I just hope Hoff isn't Detroit bound..

Pretty simple. He wants more money AND with a team that has a chance at stanley cup. Like Detroit!

[LSF22]

not sure if its posted.... Alberts resigned for 2 years

[stuff99]

Hm..interesting interesting. This points towards the fact that he wants to win then. If it isn't about money, why couldn't he accept the Canucks offer? I just hope Hoff isn't Detroit bound..

Sure appears that way. They have Rafalski's 6M to offer him. Way more than what Canucks could offer and is a contender. Why not?

[Gh0stRider]

#Canucks make it official. They have signed Maxim Lapierre and Andrew Alberts to two-year contracts.

[sonick]

Alberts, nice.

[Ch28]

mattsekeres Matthew Sekeres
Alberts gets a 2-year deal, annual cap hit of $1.225M.

[Liquid_o2]

Surprised that Alberts got resigned. Thought the Canucks would let him hit free agency.

I thought he played pretty well this year, was responsible in his own end. Only thing is his foot speed is brutal. However if it's a low cap hit, he's a good 6th/7th dman.

Now all we have left with a question mark is Salo.

Without Salo we now have:

Bieksa, Hamhuis, Edler, Alberts, Ballard, Tanev.

I can't see how the Canucks would sign a major defenceman during free agency unless someone is moved.

[jeedee]

I can't see how the Canucks would sign a major defenceman during free agency unless someone is moved.

Someone moved you say? Ballard anyone? :troll:

[dbaz]

remember rome is signed for another year too i believe