[spideyv2]

Edler will never be a true number 1 D a la Keith, Chara, Weber, Suter, etc
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[Not really racist!]

again FWIW, I always tend to take agents words as a grain of salt

Canucks’ Keith Ballard’s agent says buyout would be ‘good' for blueliner, give him ‘a fresh start’

BY BRAD ZIEMER, VANCOUVER SUN JUNE 19, 2013 2:07 PM

Keith Ballard has two years remaining at $4.2 million a season on his contract and the Vancouver Canucks desperately have to shed some salary to get under a salary cap that is falling to $64.3 million next season. The 30-year-old Ballard would be eligible to receive two-thirds of the $8.4 million remaining on his contract, or $5.6 million. He would then become an unrestricted free agent.

VANCOUVER — The agent for defenceman Keith Ballard has not heard from the Vancouver Canucks regarding a possible compliance buyout of his client.

"No, I haven't talked to them since the end of the season," Ben Hankinson, Ballard's Minnesota-based agent, said Wednesday. "So I have no insight on what they are going to do. Keith hasn't spoken to them and neither have I."

Some teams have begun notifying players of their intent to buy them out. Philadelphia Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren, for example, reportedly recently met with Daniel Briere and informed the veteran centre of the team's plan to buy out the remaining two years of his contract.

"My guess is they are going to push the trade front as hard as they can, probably up to the (June 30) draft, and see where that takes them," Hankinson said of the Canucks and Ballard.

Ballard has two years remaining at $4.2 million a season on his contract and the Canucks desperately have to shed some salary to get under a salary cap that is falling to $64.3 million next season from the present $70.2 million.

Hankinson does not think Ballard will have trouble finding work in the NHL if the Canucks do the expected and buy him out.

"It will be good for him if he does get bought out because he'll get a fresh start somewhere else," Hankinson said.

Under terms of the new collective bargaining agreement, teams have a total of two compliance buyouts that can be be used at the end of this season or after the 2013-14 season.

The buyout window this season begins 48 hours after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Final and runs until July 4, the day before NHL free agency starts.

Depending on a player's age, he either receives one-third (if under age 26) or two-thirds (26 or over) of his remaining salary if he is bought out. Ballard, 30, would be eligible to receive two-thirds of the $8.4 million remaining on his contract, or $5.6 million. He would then become an unrestricted free agent.

There has been some speculation that the Canucks may also buy out winger David Booth. But Booth is still not fully recovered from ankle surgery he had in March and thus is not eligible for a buyout. Booth has two years, at $4.25 million a season, left on his contract.

HELP WANTED: One of the many things on the Canucks' to-do list this summer is staff the hockey operations department for their new AHL team in Utica, NY.

Former NHL goalie Robert Esche figures to be team president and in charge of business operations for the Utica Comets.

But the Canucks will run the hockey operations side of the business and that likely means hiring a general manager or promoting someone already on staff.

"We have not yet determined how the Comets' management team will be structured," said assistant general manager Laurence Gilman.

NO COMMENT: Gilman would not comment on talks the Canucks have had with defenceman Chris Tanev, who is a restricted free agent.

"It would be inappropriate for me to comment on the status of negotiations with Chris Tanev or any other player," Gilman said.

Besides Tanev, other Canuck notable RFAs include forwards Jordan Schroeder and Dale Weise.

Teams must make qualifying offers to their RFAs by July 2.

DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY: Eddie Lack to his Twitter followers on the Canucks' signing of fellow Swedish goalie Joacim Eriksson: "My followers are freaking out cause Canucks signed another goalie. Don't worry guys competition is good! Hopefully we make each other better."

Read more: Canucks? Keith Ballard?s agent says buyout would be ?good' for blueliner, give him ?a fresh start? (http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Canucks+Keith+Ballard+agent+says+buyout+would+good +blueliner+give+fresh+start/8549421/story.html#ixzz2WhpSBtj7)

[spoon.ek9]

with AV gone, wouldn't that be considered somewhat of a fresh start for Ballard? I'm not against the idea of giving him another shot to prove his worth for this team.

[Mike Oxbig]

Toews is so over rated i dont want him to win another cup.

Bruins are gonna win :D

[kristianhay]

Good lord the Bruins score some terrible goals. Luckiest team I have ever seen.

[Tim Budong]

This game has everything now... and its a high scoring game. dayumm

[cliffhanger33]

My goodness that was intense
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[Tim Budong]

JAGR JUST GOT ROBBED

DEFINITELY HIGHLIGHT OF THE NIGHT MATERIAL THERE

[Mike Oxbig]

Can't fuck with the Bruins :hat:

[fliptuner]

5-4

gon be an 11 goal game

[cliffhanger33]

LOOOOOOO and bruins ties it
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[SkinnyPupp]

Fucking BRUTAL play by Lucic

[Hondaracer]

What a game
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[murd0c]

watching this series doesn't make me feel bad that the Canucks are not in it for once.

[kristianhay]

Crawford's glove hand is embarrassing.

ESPN Stats & Info ‏@ESPNStatsInfo 3m
Of the 12 goals Corey Crawford has allowed thus far in the Stanley Cup Final, 8 have been on his high glove side

[cliffhanger33]

Canucks wudnt hv stood a chance past first round anyway :fuckthatshit:
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[fliptuner]

Canucks whine too much for a series like this. Instead of taking what they think is theirs, they complain it's not easier.

[cliffhanger33]

CHI wins
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[kristianhay]

Great battle by Toews with Chara to get positioning in front for the screen! What a series this has been.

[411ken]

Canucks whine too much for a series like this. Instead of taking what they think is theirs, they complain it's not easier.

They need to hire Greg Popovich of the Spurs for some talks as to what the playoffs is all about

this is a big boy game - YouTube

Popovich calls for Spurs to get 'nasty' - YouTube

[Nabatron]

raffi resigns in san jose for 3 years at 2mill a season! Gillis lets the guy Canucks need for grit go again....

[Hondaracer]

Canucks were too pussy to bring back Torres didnt like the image he brought

After watching every game closely here in the finals if you think the Canucks are even contenders anymore you're out to lunch.
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[murd0c]

We need to hire a coach then we need to figure the team out.

[Sid Vicious]

raffi resigns in san jose for 3 years at 2mill a season! Gillis lets the guy Canucks need for grit go again....

think about all the grit we lost over the years...willie mitchell, shane o'brien

Canucks were too pussy to bring back Torres didnt like the image he brought

After watching every game closely here in the finals if you think the Canucks are even contenders anymore you're out to lunch.
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no they arent even close to contenders...we don't have any hard hitting two way forwards...big #1 d men, etc.

[411ken]

I still want Torts to be honest.. we have a group of Vets so we need a veteran coach to go along with it.

[hotshot1]

I'm also in favor of Torts for the same reason.

[Mike Oxbig]

Unless we wait for Tipett if the Phoenix situation doesn't go well down there.

Torts will be a short term coach with this core, when this team is blown up he's done.

please sign Briere: http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/players/bio/?id=1748

[b0unce. [?]]

+1 for Briere. I don't even care if he doesn't score a goal in the regular season, he's a playoff stud.
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[dbaz]

Briere is not coming west. He's a divorced father that has his kids enrolled somewhere in philly. He's not moving them for a job
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[spideyv2]

Inb4 Gillis waits too long to hire someone and we end up with Gulutzan and Arniel as our options

[Not really racist!]

;8264731']+1 for Briere. I don't even care if he doesn't score a goal in the regular season, he's a playoff stud.
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Would you still give Lu dome?

:troll:

[Mike Oxbig]

Gillis gonna wait too long and lose lappeirre and bid on boyd gordon, we need them signed for 1.1(lappy) and atleast 1.6-1.8(gordon).

Shit won't get done if canucks don't have high % F/O man playing puck possession game.

[punkwax]

Man, if half of you guys were Canucks' GM by the time you were 10 years old, we'd have, like, 4 Cups in a row!!

:ilied:

Asshole comment I know, but most of the know-it-all critics around here probably haven't even been responsible for managing a single employee let alone a sports franchise :lol

[Not really racist!]

+1

Would jizz my pants for Gordon.. get him for free and not too expensive
Rumors are saying Lappy is seeking a 4 year deal for security instead of a 2 year deal, management said they'll escalate their talks after they hire a coach

[dbaz]

boyd gordon, much like michalek, bryzgalov, smith etc is a product of tippets system. he might be good at faceoffs but over rated at other areas. hes also a 4th line player 1.6+ is too much for the canucks to be paying a player on the 4th line this year. his only other "decent" season was when he played top 6 at times during the 06-07 season for the capitals, and even then assuming where he was playing it wasnt that good of a season.

[spideyv2]

boyd gordon, much like michalek, bryzgalov, smith etc is a product of tippets system. he might be good at faceoffs but over rated at other areas. hes also a 4th line player 1.6+ is too much for the canucks to be paying a player on the 4th line this year. his only other "decent" season was when he played top 6 at times during the 06-07 season for the capitals, and even then assuming where he was playing it wasnt that good of a season.

Gordon would be brought in for 3rd line duties, similar to Malhotra in 2010.

[jeedee]

@News1130Sports
John Tortorella closer to being #Canucks new coach. Reports say he met yesterday with Mike Gillis in Boston. #NHL

[dbaz]

Gordon would be brought in for 3rd line duties, similar to Malhotra in 2010.

if gillis actually does that.. might as well get pettinger and clark with him then.

:heckno:

[jeedee]

boyd gordon, much like michalek, bryzgalov, smith etc is a product of tippets system. he might be good at faceoffs but over rated at other areas. hes also a 4th line player 1.6+ is too much for the canucks to be paying a player on the 4th line this year. his only other "decent" season was when he played top 6 at times during the 06-07 season for the capitals, and even then assuming where he was playing it wasnt that good of a season.

Give this thread a read:

3rd Line Centre Search - Analysis and Speculation - HFBoards (http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1445147)

Boyd Gordon is actually one of the best options out there to be Mannyv2 pre eye injury

[Mike Oxbig]

goc for 4th line duty

[spideyv2]

if gillis actually does that.. might as well get pettinger and clark with him then.

:heckno:

Any better options out there? Probably not.

Bringing in Gordon for $1.5-$2.0 million wouldn't be a bad acquisition.

Higgins-Gordon-Hansen

[dbaz]

spreadsheets can be made to tell anything, there's more to it than just stats, especially only 1 year of stats in this case. if someone really wanted to, they could compare Fabian Brunnstrom's first game to gretzky's and argue that brunnstrom is actually the greatest player not gretzky. you cant just look at their numbers, you have to look at the system they play in etc.

true the free agent market isnt good at the moment, but it is suspected either chris kelly or rich peverly will be bought out/traded. i would be looking at those 2. also possibly richards unless they are giving him another chance with av there.
other then that i would look at possible trade options: gaustad (rumored to have been shopped by the preds), ott etc
long shot would be trying to give malholtra a try out contract.

[jeedee]

if someone really wanted to, they could compare Fabian Brunnstrom's first game to gretzky's and argue that brunnstrom is actually the greatest player not gretzky.

:suspicious:

Why would you even make a conclusion on a players success over ONE GAME? :seriously: . It's like saying Sam Gagner is better than Crosby cause Gagner had 8 points in 1 game while Crosby has never accomplished that :derp:

Bad example you made :lol

I would say spreadsheets/numbers/stats play a big part. Apparently, the Canucks use a 'numbers' system on determining if they should acquire X player.

[spideyv2]

spreadsheets can be made to tell anything, there's more to it than just stats, especially only 1 year of stats in this case. if someone really wanted to, they could compare Fabian Brunnstrom's first game to gretzky's and argue that brunnstrom is actually the greatest player not gretzky. you cant just look at their numbers, you have to look at the system they play in etc.

true the free agent market isnt good at the moment, but it is suspected either chris kelly or rich peverly will be bought out/traded. i would be looking at those 2. also possibly richards unless they are giving him another chance with av there.
other then that i would look at possible trade options: gaustad (rumored to have been shopped by the preds), ott etc
long shot would be trying to give malholtra a try out contract.

this is just ridiculous

[dbaz]

i know it was a horrible example, but it was made to show how horribly one sided spread sheets can be made with "legit" stats. i know the canucks have been using them a lot recently,probably why ballard and booth worked out so well :troll:

[kristianhay]

I'd rather give one of the young guys a chance at 3C then pay Gordon 1.8m. The guy doesn't generate much offence and if you recall, our problem was scoring, not faceoffs.

[Not really racist!]

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/2589361/wuhwhat_medium.gif

[Ch28]

@News1130Sports
John Tortorella closer to being #Canucks new coach. Reports say he met yesterday with Mike Gillis in Boston. #NHL

Good

We need a no bullshit coach that will hold this veteran group accountable for playing like shit (i.e. Edler)

Sign Torts for 3-4 years (same time frame before this team is rebuilt) and be done with it

[jeedee]

I'd rather give one of the young guys a chance at 3C then pay Gordon 1.8m. The guy doesn't generate much offence and if you recall, our problem was scoring, not faceoffs.

No need to rush our young guys (Gaunce). Wouldn't mind seeing him in the AHL for one more season. But Schroeder has paid his dues and belongs on the team.

The thing with Boyd Gordon is he's a defensive specialist (just like Malholtra). Give him the tougher minutes vs top lines so Kesler can focus on offense instead of playing offense AND shutdown.

[kristianhay]

Yeah, mainly thinking about Schroeder in that spot. If Gaunce impresses in camp though, who knows. In a cap era where we'll already be pressed against the cap, I just can't think it's reasonable to play a 4th line type player that much money. I don't think we're going to be winning the cup next season, so may as well do like GMMG said and develop our prospects at the NHL level.

[spideyv2]

Yeah, mainly thinking about Schroeder in that spot. If Gaunce impresses in camp though, who knows. In a cap era where we'll already be pressed against the cap, I just can't think it's reasonable to play a 4th line type player that much money. I don't think we're going to be winning the cup next season, so may as well do like GMMG said and develop our prospects at the NHL level.

Realistically, does anyone see this core winning a cup at all?

[SkinnyPupp]

Nope. Better get mad! :troll:

[RevYouUp]

Sign up for the RS hockey scrimmage!!

http://www.revscene.net/forums/685112-moar-rs-epic-hockey-nights-2.html

[Tim Budong]

Go Hawks

That is all

CSO Salutes the Blackhawks in 2013 with Chelsea Dagger Goal Song - YouTube

[kristianhay]

Tis official now.

Dallas Stars ‏@DallasStars 5m
The Dallas #Stars name Lindy Ruff 22nd Head Coach in franchise history. READ: Dallas Stars | Dallas Stars hire Lindy Ruff as 22nd Head Coach in franchise history - Dallas Stars - News (http://bit.ly/107hUBZ)

[cliffhanger33]

Dallas gets ruff
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[SkinnyPupp]

They can have him

Do not want

[411ken]

John Tortorella angry at his team (HBO 24/7 Flyers Rangers) - YouTube

I'd like to see Torts yelling to wake the canucks up at times

[kristianhay]

Wow, there we go.

NHL source tells me John Tortorella has been offered #Canucks job and two sides are close to a deal #nhl #canucks Torts will coach Canucks

[Hondaracer]

Mile gillis just hiring torts to troll the media and they will leave together after two years lol
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[mb_]

Coach trade :lawl:
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[JKam]

Inb4 Gillis waits too long to hire someone and we end up with Gulutzan and Arniel as our options

They're speculating on fan590 that Arniel is assisting AV in NY.

[Gh0stRider]

John Tortorella will be the new head coach of the Vancouver Canucks, report says (http://www.theprovince.com/sports/hockey/canucks-hockey/John+Tortorella+will+head+coach+Vancouver/8560523/story.html)

[cliffhanger33]

wow this is going to be a change for the canucks

[pastarocket]

-just talked to co-workers about Torts. A co-worker heard rumours that Aquilini made the decision to hire Tortorella. Gillis actually wanted to hire the Kings assistant coach John Stevens.

Co-worker also said that Torts is on a flight from Denver to Vancouver right now.

Fonzi is coming!

As reported on Twitter: Brad Ziemer ‏@BradZiemer 59s
Am told Tortorella just spotted boarding United Flight 323 from Denver to Vancouver. Can't imagine he's coming for another interview

YVR's website confirms the flight arrival:

Friday, June 21, 2013
13:12 United Airlines UA323 Denver (DEN) On Time E78

[Gumby]

Haha... Imagine this:

Gillis: Hey Glen, wanna trade coaches?
Sather: Sure let's do it! Fire yours first, and then I'll fire mine so it doesn't look as obvious.
Gillis: You have yourself a deal.

:troll:

[411ken]

-. A co-worker heard rumours that Aquilini made the decision to hire Tortorella.


:troll::joy:
Tortorella + Aquillini = Tortellini duo!

Bring on the cup!

[dbaz]

http://iyiurph.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/2x20-drug-testing-animated-gif-the-office-8678029-325-1871.gif

[Mike Oxbig]

i got a feeling sacco will be here to join as well cause he's italian

Tortorella + Aquillini are both italian

[Not really racist!]

Better not hire some scrub assistants now..

need a legit PP coach and a defensive specialist

[spideyv2]

Jeff Angus @anguscertified

#Canucks core players have been involved in coaching process. From what I have heard, Sedins, in particular, were pushing for Tortorella.

wat

[Hondaracer]

Want to learn how to block shots
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[punkwax]

Well the Sedins aren't going to get in anyone's face, that's for sure. Torts has the ability to challenge guys in the room, something that the *ahem* leaders of the team seemingly don't do.

A legitimate concern is if Kesler couldn't get along with AV, how the hell is he going to get along with Tortorella... but at the same time Kes likes to prove people wrong so Torts might be able to get a lot out of him.. time may tell.

[Not really racist!]

inb4 Torts convinces Gillis to flip the switch on the goal tending situation

Torts likes playing a physical game with lots of shot blocking, especially on D so I hope Gillis can make some moves.....

kind of irrelevant now but

COYOTES, HEAD COACH TIPPETT AGREE TO CONTRACT EXTENSION

PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Coyotes have agreed to a long-term extension with coach Dave Tippett.

TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie reports that the extension is for five years.

Tippett had reportedly wanted to wait to see what happens with the uncertain ownership situation before making a decision to stay with the Coyotes.

The Coyotes have gone 156-96-42 and made the playoffs three times in Tippett's four seasons with the team, despite the fact that the franchise was owned by the NHL and had strict financial restrictions during that time.

In 2011-12, the Coyotes went 42-27-13, won the franchise's first division title and advanced to the Western Conference finals for the first time in team history.

Earlier this year, the team reached a long-term deal to extend the contract of general manager Don Maloney.

Tippett was out of town Friday, and the team scheduled a news conference on Monday for him to talk about the new contract.

In a statement released by the Coyotes, the 51-year-old coach said he's "thrilled to stay with the Coyotes."

"Don has done a very good job of assembling a great staff and group of players here and I like the direction we are headed," Tippett said. "We've started to build a strong foundation and we are both looking forward to continuing to build a winning team here in the Valley and taking the next step as a first-class organization."

Tippett has long talked about the need to settle the ownership issue.

The NHL bought the team in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in 2009 with the stated intention of finding a buyer to keep the franchise in Arizona. After four seasons, there still is no new owner.

But the league has agreed to sell to Renaissance Sports and Entertainment, a group headed by Canadian investors, contingent on a new lease agreement with the city of Glendale, which owns Jobing.com Arena, where the team plays. The Glendale city council was meeting in executive session Friday to discuss a lease proposal.

Maloney said re-signing Tippett was critical to the team's future.

"Elite coaching is required to win on a consistent basis and Dave is one of the best at his job in today's game," Maloney said. "His work ethic, attention to detail, communicative skills and patience make him an ideal fit with our group as we built a franchise capable of winning the Stanley Cup."

With the franchise in disarray after a summer in bankruptcy court, Tippett was hired just nine days before the start of the 2009-10 season. Still, the team went on to finish 50-25-7, breaking the franchise record for wins and points (107), a performance that earned Tippett the Jack Adams Trophy as NHL coach of the year.

Tippett was head coach of the Dallas Stars from 2002 to 2009, compiling a 271-156-65 record and leading the team to two Pacific Division titles. The Stars made the playoffs in five of his six seasons with Dallas. He was also an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Kings for three seasons.

In 10 seasons as an NHL head coach, Tippett has a record of 427-252-107. His team made the playoffs in eight of those 10 seasons.

The Coyotes failed to make the playoffs in this lockout-shortened season.

Tippett, born in Moosomin, Saskatchewan, played 11 years in the NHL for Hartford, Washington, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.

[pastarocket]

-will reserve judgement on Tortorella as a Canucks coach until I see what Fonzie will do in his first season.

Give the guy a chance to prove what he can do for the Canucks.

When Gillis said in his year end press conference that he would do a "reset" on this team, he sure did press the reset button.

[kristianhay]

The eagle has landed.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNT7D-cCcAA08Hb.jpg

I don't think that Torts will expect everyone to block shots etc. AFAIK, when he coached Tampa to their Stanley Cup, they were one of the higher scoring teams in the league. Coaches have to adapt to the players they are given, and if you look at New York's roster this past year, they didn't have a lot of highly skilled guys.

Rick Nash, Derick Brassard, Carl Hagelin and Derek Stepan are probably the guys I would label as "highly skilled". Brad Richards too, but he had a miserable year. Everyone else follows more of a Alex Burrows mold, guys like Ryan Callahan, Taylor Pyatt, Ryane Clowe, Chris Kreider, etc.

I expect we see some carry over from his time in New York, but I also think that he will focus on being more offensive. Just my 2C.

[N.V.M.]

http://www.vancitybuzz.com/image.php?src=http://www.vancitybuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Screen-Shot-2013-06-21-at-12.53.56-PM.png&w=650&a=t

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNTpFmQCAAAP7Cq.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNTjBasCUAAVZsD.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNTgtKrCUAAW2vw.jpg

[Ronin]

The eagle has landed.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNT7D-cCcAA08Hb.jpg

LOL that's my buddy Matt in the background...Asian kid holding the phone. He posted a video on Vine.

[murd0c]

at least being under the spot light won't bother Torts... Can't fucken Wait I'm so excited.

[kristianhay]

Hahaha, I was just about to post the Vine. Elliot Friedman tweeted it.

https://vine.co/v/hugVq6a6wwD

[dbaz]

burrows a little worried?
Alex Burrows ‏@aburr14 39m
Hey @AndreRoy36 As tu des conseils pour moi et mes teammates avec l'arrivée de ton ancien coach a Van? Thanks chummy

Translation:
do you have any advice for me and my teammates with the arrival of your former coach in Van?

[TPMarko]

lol... i think out of everyone on the canucks roster, burrows has the least to worry. he usually brings his game most nights.

[punkwax]

Don't think he's worried.. if there was concern I don't think he'd be using Twitter to talk about it.

[Mike Oxbig]

No need to worry about first line and defensive core. Only problem with our D is they need a better coach telling them what to do.

2nd 3rd and 4th line will get the most heat

[Ronin]

John Tortorella arrives in Vancouver - YouTube

...turns out two of my friends were chasing Torts today.

[trancehead]

are your friends in media? or they just do it for kicks?

[Derek_N84]

If nucks really do get Torts, I hope he uses the Sedins for PK as well, ease up the work load a bit on guys like Burrs and Kes who double duty on PK and PP.

[6thGear.]

This is funny..my friend and I were saying Canucks should hire Torts if NYR gets knocked out...lo and behold! Lol! This is great! I'd love if Torts gets hired, Canucks are always too nice. Bruins and Hawks sure as hell aren't nice and look where they're now. It's going to be an exciting next season for sure if he gets hired. Anyone else also thinks Ferraro and Torts can pass as brothers? They always strike me as look alikes, must be the beards. Haha
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[EmperorIS]

Torts is such a PR hire...almost feel like nucks hired him to get league attention rather than coaching

[Ronin]

are your friends in media? or they just do it for kicks?

Media.

[murd0c]

Lu with the epic tweet

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/5602/ngnm.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/12/ngnm.jpg/)

[SkinnyPupp]

Can't wait to see Torts give it to the idiots in Vancouver's media :fullofwin:

[sonick]

perhaps the hiring is just Gillis' way of getting back at the media :troll:
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[Nabatron]

Imagine with all this Torts shit going on Gillis does a 180 and hires John Stevens instead I wouldn't doubt it since Gillis makes wrong decision after wrong decision!

[OGCStrike]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNUc6-bCUAAvkx1.jpg:large
:awwyeah:

[murd0c]

Imagine with all this Torts shit going on Gillis does a 180 and hires John Stevens instead I wouldn't doubt it since Gillis makes wrong decision after wrong decision!

as they hire John Stevens as assistant coach :troll:

[SkinnyPupp]

Would be funny if they traded Ballard to the Rangers :lawl:

[rice cooker]

canucks need scoring obv so they fire 1 def coach only to hire another def coach only diff torts is an asshole and is hated be the media and his own players....great cant fuckin wait

[Mike Oxbig]

Henrik Sedins is gonna coach Tortz and Tortz will call out who ever feel needs to be yelled at so he remains the good guy.

[spideyv2]

canucks need scoring obv so they fire 1 def coach only to hire another def coach only diff torts is an asshole and is hated be the media and his own players....great cant fuckin wait

ok

[Iceman-19]

ok

no no.

its o ok.

[Mike Oxbig]

no no.

its o ok.

cool man you don't have to explain your self man

[jeedee]

wow this is going to be a change for the canucks

Well no shit :lol

After 2 years of being bounced in the first round and averaging 1 goal a game, change is needed.

[Iceman-19]

cool man you don't have to explain your self man

O ok

[spideyv2]

inb4 this entire page is filled with "ok"

[highfive]

Back to topic. Aside from the media "saying" how Torts isn't a good hire like Ed Willes article. Maybe we should take a look at Torts behind the interviews/cameras.

John Totorella and Liam, 10-year-old Rangers superfan - YouTube

[Hondaracer]

It's pathetic how scared all the media are of torts
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[Eastwood]

It's pathetic how scared all the media are of torts
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Scared... I don't think I've ever read a positive review of Torts...

[rsx]

Who cares about reviews. Just look back at the teams he coached and their system.

I don't mind his blue collar style approach. North-south, no fancy pants bull shit.

[Hondaracer]

Scared... I don't think I've ever read a positive review of Torts...

It doesn't matter, Canucks are finished. Torts is just going to be a transitional coach.

The media are all against him coming here because of the way he treats THEM when have you ever heard a fan complain about a team winning games? 95% of fans don't give a shit if a coach doesn't give reasoning behind sitting a player for the third period, that will be forgotten the day after

The media just puts together this big storm because the coach gave them nothing to write about, big deal

And I gotta laugh at all these clowns phoning in saying "I've been a life long Canucks fan but with torts I'm done" yea I'm sure your fandom really extende deep if a coaching change for a team that can't make it past the first round is the breaking point..
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[Tim Budong]

This is Calgary

http://i.imgur.com/MxBRSC5.jpg

[murd0c]

This pic is Photoshopped of course but it shows the perspective of how high the water reached in the saddle dome. Good thing the Flames sucked this year lol

http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/112/fs5e.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/822/fs5e.jpg/)

[trancehead]

It doesn't matter, Canucks are finished. Torts is just going to be a transitional coach.

The media are all against him coming here because of the way he treats THEM when have you ever heard a fan complain about a team winning games? 95% of fans don't give a shit if a coach doesn't give reasoning behind sitting a player for the third period, that will be forgotten the day after

The media just puts together this big storm because the coach gave them nothing to write about, big deal

And I gotta laugh at all these clowns phoning in saying "I've been a life long Canucks fan but with torts I'm done" yea I'm sure your fandom really extende deep if a coaching change for a team that can't make it past the first round is the breaking point..
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what i find even more funny is people pledging allegiance to a team at all. unless you live in those small towns where its a one horse town and the community has nothing else to bond over about. but then again, that is pretty funny too

concept of loyalty? give me a break this, this would be loyalty to something you pay money towards. not a Rothschild blood line

its a fucking commercial franchise. similar to opening up your own KFC around the block

[Mike Oxbig]

inb4 this entire page is filled with "ok"

Is Calgary going to be fixed by chasing summer :whistle:

[punkwax]

lol @ people thinking players/media are afraid of Torts.

The media will be absolutely LICKING THEIR CHOPS if he's hired. The soundbites are going to be nonstop and there are sure to be some sparks flying with certain members of the media.

Should make for some good entertainment for us fans.

[Mike Oxbig]

inb4 Tortz telling Botchford to take his bobbling head and gtfo

[kristianhay]

Yeah, not sure where anyone is getting the idea that the media is "scared" of Torts. It's their job, if anything they're excited for the new change.

[jeedee]

inb4 Tortz telling Botchford to take his bobbling head and gtfo

http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/mj-laughing.gif

lol'd hard

[Mike Oxbig]

The New York Islanders are moving from Nassau County to Brooklyn, and generally speaking, that's a good thing.

One of the issues, though, is that their home come 2015 is the Barclays Center, which is a basketball-only palace designed for the Brooklyn Nets. Hockey can—and will—be played there, but the seating capacity will less than 15,000, and the scoreboard will hang over the neutral zone rather than center ice.

On Tuesday, the Barclays Center Twitter account released a photo of the setup for the Sep. 21 preseason game between the Islanders and New Jersey Devils, and it looks...weird.

http://i.imgur.com/43ThTtV.jpg
http://images.freshnessmag.com/wp-content/uploads//2012/09/inside-brooklyn-nets-barclays-center-video.jpg
Okey dokey. A couple notes—there are no seats behind one of the goals, either; we knew this was coming, but hadn't actually seen the setup itself; and remodeling will, by all accounts, be difficult if not impossible.


Barclays Center is set up for hockey, and it's weird (PHOTO) - NHL - Sporting News (http://www.sportingnews.com/nhl/story/2013-06-18/barclays-center-hockey-seating-capacity-ny-islanders-brooklyn?eadid=EL/SICOM)

Hockey looking nasty in Brooklyn if they don't change it back to standard stadium seating.

[Ronin]

How did they design an arena without thinking of hockey? Aren't hockey and basketball the only sports played under a roof? C'mon New York...

But it doesn't matter since no one watches the Islanders.

[murd0c]

the Islanders have a good future since last season

[CRS]

So who else is wondering why it is taking so long for the announcement to be made if the contract was already offered and Torts is in town?

[N.V.M.]

Because its not a done deal til there's ink on the paper?
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[spideyv2]

They've had 24 hours to put ink to paper
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[jeedee]

Took awhile for AV to sign the contract after he was announced the new coach IIRC

[tmc22]

How did they design an arena without thinking of hockey? Aren't hockey and basketball the only sports played under a roof? C'mon New York...

But it doesn't matter since no one watches the Islanders.

The arena was supposed to be for both basketball and hockey, but they fired the architect, then decided it would be only for basketball.

Source: The Barclays Center?s Hockey Rink Will Be Unique, Including an Off-Center Scoreboard | Islanders Point Blank (http://islanderspointblank.com/islanders/the-barclays-centers-hockey-rink-will-be-unique-including-an-off-center-scoreboard/#more-41139)

[kristianhay]

Holy shit.

2013 Calgary Flood - 22/06/2013 - Calgary Flames - Photos (http://flames.nhl.com/club/gallery.htm?id=36968)

http://2.cdn.nhle.com/flames/images/upload/gallery/2013/06/Ours/IMG_7583_std.jpg

[Hondaracer]

Cherry - the Sedins are 0's in the playoffs

Oh cherry you always right
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[Mike Oxbig]

Cherry is correct, Canucks better find some protection for them and bump burrows to 3rd line C

Higgins Burrows Hansen - :hat:

[wreck]

Torts is official.

Regardless of my opinion of him, at least he brings a much needed testosterone boost.

[CRS]

Torts is official.

Regardless of my opinion of him, at least he brings a much needed testosterone boost.

Really?

Where is the press release? Where is MG or Gilman having a conference about it? Where is the PR release?

[wreck]

Hockey Night in Canada coverage.

'Canucks choose their man'

Mclean/Stock/Rhudy/Elliot went on to discuss it.

[spideyv2]

Hockey Night in Canada coverage.

'Canucks choose their man'

Mclean/Stock/Rhudy/Elliot went on to discuss it.

Ok
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[wreck]

Ok
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that's official enough for me ya fucken wart.

[dlo]

that's official enough for me ya fucken wart.

o ok

[jeedee]

that's official enough for me ya fucken wart.

http://iruntheinternet.com/lulzdump/images/gifs/Antonio-Banderas-computer-you-got-me-yospos-reaction-13677939419.gif

[spideyv2]

that's official enough for me ya fucken wart.

Awesome pics. Great size. Look thick. Solid. Tight. Keep us all posted on your continued progress with any new progress pics or vid clips. Show us what you got man. Wanna see how freakin' huge, solid, thick and tight you can get. Thanks for the motivation.
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[wreck]

that whole 'ok' thing you clowns find funny is the kinda shit torts is gonna get rid of.

more estrogen on this forum than a rag.

[spideyv2]

that whole 'ok' thing you clowns find funny is the kinda shit torts is gonna get rid of.

more estrogen on this forum than a rag.


What the fuck did you just fucking say about me, you little bitch? I’ll have you know I graduated top of my class in the Navy Seals, and I’ve been involved in numerous secret raids on Al-Quaeda, and I have over 300 confirmed kills. I am trained in gorilla warfare and I’m the top sniper in the entire US armed forces. You are nothing to me but just another target. I will wipe you the fuck out with precision the likes of which has never been seen before on this Earth, mark my fucking words. You think you can get away with saying that shit to me over the Internet? Think again, fucker. As we speak I am contacting my secret network of spies across the USA and your IP is being traced right now so you better prepare for the storm, maggot. The storm that wipes out the pathetic little thing you call your life. You’re fucking dead, kid. I can be anywhere, anytime, and I can kill you in over seven hundred ways, and that’s just with my bare hands. Not only am I extensively trained in unarmed combat, but I have access to the entire arsenal of the United States Marine Corps and I will use it to its full extent to wipe your miserable ass off the face of the continent, you little shit. If only you could have known what unholy retribution your little “clever” comment was about to bring down upon you, maybe you would have held your fucking tongue. But you couldn’t, you didn’t, and now you’re paying the price, you goddamn idiot. I will shit fury all over you and you will drown in it. You’re fucking dead, kiddo.
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[wreck]

i bet.

[Okami]

What the fuck did you just fucking say about me, you little bitch? I’ll have you know I graduated top of my class in the Navy Seals, and I’ve been involved in numerous secret raids on Al-Quaeda, and I have over 300 confirmed kills. I am trained in gorilla warfare and I’m the top sniper in the entire US armed forces. You are nothing to me but just another target. I will wipe you the fuck out with precision the likes of which has never been seen before on this Earth, mark my fucking words. You think you can get away with saying that shit to me over the Internet? Think again, fucker. As we speak I am contacting my secret network of spies across the USA and your IP is being traced right now so you better prepare for the storm, maggot. The storm that wipes out the pathetic little thing you call your life. You’re fucking dead, kid. I can be anywhere, anytime, and I can kill you in over seven hundred ways, and that’s just with my bare hands. Not only am I extensively trained in unarmed combat, but I have access to the entire arsenal of the United States Marine Corps and I will use it to its full extent to wipe your miserable ass off the face of the continent, you little shit. If only you could have known what unholy retribution your little “clever” comment was about to bring down upon you, maybe you would have held your fucking tongue. But you couldn’t, you didn’t, and now you’re paying the price, you goddamn idiot. I will shit fury all over you and you will drown in it. You’re fucking dead, kiddo.
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Shit just got real

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TLhYHt6WJfw/SaOelB-JdjI/AAAAAAAALmE/aUU3B4_RGUU/s400/Gorilla-Warfare--18468.jpg

[spideyv2]

Hey, Wreck, on a scale of 1-23, how sore is your anus right now?
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[EmperorIS]

What the fuck did you just fucking say about me, you little bitch? I’ll have you know I graduated top of my class in the Navy Seals, and I’ve been involved in numerous secret raids on Al-Quaeda, and I have over 300 confirmed kills. I am trained in gorilla warfare and I’m the top sniper in the entire US armed forces. You are nothing to me but just another target. I will wipe you the fuck out with precision the likes of which has never been seen before on this Earth, mark my fucking words. You think you can get away with saying that shit to me over the Internet? Think again, fucker. As we speak I am contacting my secret network of spies across the USA and your IP is being traced right now so you better prepare for the storm, maggot. The storm that wipes out the pathetic little thing you call your life. You’re fucking dead, kid. I can be anywhere, anytime, and I can kill you in over seven hundred ways, and that’s just with my bare hands. Not only am I extensively trained in unarmed combat, but I have access to the entire arsenal of the United States Marine Corps and I will use it to its full extent to wipe your miserable ass off the face of the continent, you little shit. If only you could have known what unholy retribution your little “clever” comment was about to bring down upon you, maybe you would have held your fucking tongue. But you couldn’t, you didn’t, and now you’re paying the price, you goddamn idiot. I will shit fury all over you and you will drown in it. You’re fucking dead, kiddo.
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Do you have this copy and pasted in notepad or something?

[SkinnyPupp]

Hey, Wreck, on a scale of 1-23, how sore is your anus right now?
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Go back to misc you tool

[jeedee]

that whole 'ok' thing you clowns find funny is the kinda shit torts is gonna get rid of.

o ok

Torts is gonna sign up on RS and coach us

http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/mj-laughing.gif

[LUUUUUUUU]

hawks win

[Hondaracer]

Maybe Goofcic should have kept skating rather than complaining about the trip
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[kristianhay]

Gotta love seeing the Bruins bitch and complain about calls. Such a joke.

:fuckthatshit:

[6thGear.]

That was a great game

[SkinnyPupp]

Gotta love seeing the Bruins bitch and complain about calls. Such a joke.

:fuckthatshit:
Bruins in the 3rd period actually reminded me a LOT of watching the Canucks play in the playoffs. Futile attempts to gain the zone, making it in occasionally but losing possession almost right away, complaining about calls... so weird to see!

[H.Specter]

What the fuck did you just fucking say about me, you little bitch? I’ll have you know I graduated top of my class in the Navy Seals, and I’ve been involved in numerous secret raids on Al-Quaeda, and I have over 300 confirmed kills. I am trained in gorilla warfare and I’m the top sniper in the entire US armed forces. You are nothing to me but just another target. I will wipe you the fuck out with precision the likes of which has never been seen before on this Earth, mark my fucking words. You think you can get away with saying that shit to me over the Internet? Think again, fucker. As we speak I am contacting my secret network of spies across the USA and your IP is being traced right now so you better prepare for the storm, maggot. The storm that wipes out the pathetic little thing you call your life. You’re fucking dead, kid. I can be anywhere, anytime, and I can kill you in over seven hundred ways, and that’s just with my bare hands. Not only am I extensively trained in unarmed combat, but I have access to the entire arsenal of the United States Marine Corps and I will use it to its full extent to wipe your miserable ass off the face of the continent, you little shit. If only you could have known what unholy retribution your little “clever” comment was about to bring down upon you, maybe you would have held your fucking tongue. But you couldn’t, you didn’t, and now you’re paying the price, you goddamn idiot. I will shit fury all over you and you will drown in it. You’re fucking dead, kiddo.
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The problem is your focusing on the things in life that don't really matter. When I was a kid I had hopes and dreams. We all did. But over time, the daily grind gets in the way and you miss the things that really matter, even though they are right in front of you, staring you in the face. I think the next time you should ask yourself "Am I on the right track here?". I don't mean to be rude but people like you I really pity. So maybe you could use the few brain cells you have and take advantage of the knowledge I have given you now. Good luck

[Not really racist!]

The problem is your focusing on the things in life that don't really matter. When I was a kid I had hopes and dreams. We all did. But over time, the daily grind gets in the way and you miss the things that really matter, even though they are right in front of you, staring you in the face. I think the next time you should ask yourself "Am I on the right track here?". I don't mean to be rude but people like you I really pity. So maybe you could use the few brain cells you have and take advantage of the knowledge I have given you now. Good luck

What the fuck did you just fucking say about me, you little bitch? I’ll have you know I graduated top of my class in the Navy Seals, and I’ve been involved in numerous secret raids on Al-Quaeda, and I have over 300 confirmed kills. I am trained in gorilla warfare and I’m the top sniper in the entire US armed forces. You are nothing to me but just another target. I will wipe you the fuck out with precision the likes of which has never been seen before on this Earth, mark my fucking words. You think you can get away with saying that shit to me over the Internet? Think again, fucker. As we speak I am contacting my secret network of spies across the USA and your IP is being traced right now so you better prepare for the storm, maggot. The storm that wipes out the pathetic little thing you call your life. You’re fucking dead, kid. I can be anywhere, anytime, and I can kill you in over seven hundred ways, and that’s just with my bare hands. Not only am I extensively trained in unarmed combat, but I have access to the entire arsenal of the United States Marine Corps and I will use it to its full extent to wipe your miserable ass off the face of the continent, you little shit. If only you could have known what unholy retribution your little “clever” comment was about to bring down upon you, maybe you would have held your fucking tongue. But you couldn’t, you didn’t, and now you’re paying the price, you goddamn idiot. I will shit fury all over you and you will drown in it. You’re fucking dead, kiddo.
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http://i.imgur.com/QZlk1.gif

[AzNightmare]

What the crap.
I thought Bruins would take this series.

Who's that journalist that predicted the cup winner in the past 5 final series in the correct number of wins?
He said Chicago in 6... Seems legit.
:fulloffuck:
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[trancehead]

throw a bunch of monkies infront of keyboards, and one is bound to predict one correctly

[CRS]

throw a bunch of monkies infront of keyboards, and one is bound to predict one correctly

But if Chicago wins in 6, the journalist would be correct for 3 years in a row.

[subordinate]

But if Chicago wins in 6, the journalist would be correct for 3 years in a row.

this....and I will lose all my con smyth bets :heckno: guess it's crawford 100% barring he doesnt fuck up next game and wins.
"Opens up the 12 pack"

[iwantaskyline]

The problem is your focusing on the things in life that don't really matter. When I was a kid I had hopes and dreams. We all did. But over time, the daily grind gets in the way and you miss the things that really matter, even though they are right in front of you, staring you in the face. I think the next time you should ask yourself "Am I on the right track here?". I don't mean to be rude but people like you I really pity. So maybe you could use the few brain cells you have and take advantage of the knowledge I have given you now. Good luck

http://www.chrisbakerremovals.com/agif1.gif

[see.lai]

LOL there's way too many misc'ers on revscene, literally on like almost every thread.

GO CHICAGO!!



----

Vancouver MISC crew checking in.

[StylinRed]

Hey, Wreck, on a scale of 1-23, how sore is your anus right now?
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well i saw him talking about wanting to find you irl in rschat

22-06, 19:31 wreck
think i might smash this jayare604 guy
22-06, 19:36 wreck
sersioully tho, i do not like nobodies acting cocky over the internet
22-06, 19:36 wreck
and i have enough of you dorks eating out of my hand that i could find out who this geek is at anytime
22-06, 19:36 wreck
and i think just to prove a point i will.
22-06, 19:37 dlo
o ok
22-06, 19:37 dlo
not sure if srs
22-06, 19:37 wreck
i kinda am
22-06, 19:37 wreck
ive always wanted to smash someone from a fourm
22-06, 19:38 dinosaur
hey wreck...u find that chick on fb?
22-06, 19:38 wreck
dino, not yet :/
22-06, 19:38 wreck
instead i will focus on jayare604
22-06, 19:39 dinosaur
have u seen her since hs?
22-06, 19:39 wreck
does he go to thsoe events etc?


quoted it just in case it really happens there's a bit of a record :P convo broke off to something else from there

[subordinate]

I think jayare posted a youtube video of him rapping/ fitness video....that's a starting point :troll:

[xilley]

gotta say, my mind is blown from both parties replies. lol

[Tim Budong]

Had a bet with a buddy for the MVP

I took Krecji and Hossa

friend took Rask and Kane

all this was done before the finals began

now i'm lookin like im gonna lose
lol

[Mike Oxbig]

Request: jayare604 to make a rap battle video with wreck

Keeping it friendly

[spideyv2]

well i saw him talking about wanting to find you irl in rschat



quoted it just in case it really happens there's a bit of a record :P convo broke off to something else from there

"ive always wanted to smash someone from a fourm"

LOL, what a fucking vagina. Is this guy's real name Bradford Chow?

No amount of misc references will make me sound as goofy, butthurt, and immature as this clown. Wreck, I suggest you go find that chick on fb, because it sounds like this dry spell you're going through is putting you on the verge of a mental breakdown.

Inbox me if you need someone to talk to, though. I hear I'm a great listener <3

http://memeorama.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Seems-Like-Your-Jimmies-Are-Rustled-.png

[murd0c]

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/6233/uy43.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/23/uy43.jpg/)

[AzNightmare]

But if Chicago wins in 6, the journalist would be correct for 3 years in a row.

Hockey Prospectus | NHL Playoffs, Stanley Cup Finals: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Boston Bruins (http://www.hockeyprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=1544)

Actually, he's on track for 5 in a row if Chicago wins next game.

:fulloffuck:

[trancehead]

http://www.extremetech.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/mr-burns-monkeys-typewriters1-640x381.jpg

you guys are taking this basement dwelling monkey shit too seriously

[AzNightmare]

^ Failing me for no reason because I failed you for making a dumb post?

So on a scale of 1-23, are you a "23" on the butt-hurt scale?
:troll:

[trancehead]

aznnightmare, lets turn this around for perspective. you failed me, for making a dumb post?

hahaha follow a monkey by all means

theres a million articles written out there. one is bound to come out true

[sekin67835]

When did NHL thread become the new FC.
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[jeedee]

LOOOOOOOOOOL 2:35

http://youtu.be/jsL4fTJ_9lE

[murd0c]

So leafs get Bernier from the kings for Frattin and scrivens
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[Grandmaster TSE]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lw7qn58NxG1qii6tmo1_500.gif

[subordinate]

So leafs get Bernier from the kings for Frattin and scrivens
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The leafs don't want a Veteran?

[cliffhanger33]

Lou is now THAT much harder to trade :)
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[punkwax]

Oh man, I'm so relieved. I plan to support Lu wherever he goes.. but it would've been really hard if he had a Leafs jersey on.

[sliq]

toronto acquired bernier from kings
Y! SPORTS (http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/maple-leafs-upgrade-goaltending-duo-acquire-jonathan-bernier-171122629.html)

[Mike Oxbig]

Matt Frattin, Ben Scrivens and a 2nd round selection in 2013 or 2014 is what we needed from toronto for Luongo.

Whats going on with Gillis

[Expresso]

Matt Frattin, Ben Scrivens and a 2nd round selection in 2013 or 2014 is what we needed from toronto for Luongo.

Whats going on with Gillis
Gillis offered Lu for Scrivens and two second rounders and they didn't bite. He's just not worth that much.

[Not really racist!]

strong wrong thread

:fuckthatshit:

[Not really racist!]

Dunno what Nonis is doing in Toronto...

I thought Reimer played well enough and established himself as the #1 goalie in TO, I'll wait for the resident Toronto fan to respond first though

Reimer is probably pissed off, cue the goal tending controversy with both guys fighting for the #1. IMO all he needed was a veteran goalie to mentor him one or two seasons and he'd become an above average NHL starter

So basically TO gave up a good prospect, a pick and a backup with a good attitude for another backup that won't be an NHL starter...
Lombardi is probably laughing his ass off...

[Hondaracer]

your hedging alot in Bernier being a #1

[jeedee]

Gillis offered Lu for Scrivens and two second rounders and they didn't bite. He's just not worth that much.

Doesn't help either with Ryan Miller, Jonas Hiller, Halak/Elliot on the market as well.........

If the rumors were true about Luke Schenn straight up for Luongo (then flip Schenn for JVR) or Bozak, Kadri + pick for Luongo...man Gillis fucked up....

[jeedee]

your hedging alot in Bernier being a #1

Berniers legit. Just hasn't gotten enough starts being in Quick's shadow

[iwantaskyline]

Dunno what Nonis is doing in Toronto...

I thought Reimer played well enough and established himself as the #1 goalie in TO, I'll wait for the resident Toronto fan to respond first though

Reimer is probably pissed off, cue the goal tending controversy with both guys fighting for the #1. IMO all he needed was a veteran goalie to mentor him one or two seasons and he'd become an above average NHL starter

So basically TO gave up a good prospect, a pick and a backup with a good attitude for another backup that won't be an NHL starter...
Lombardi is probably laughing his ass off...

Did you even watch game 7, TO vs BOS? Reimer shit the bed, he's got some the worst rebound control in the league.

TO is legit top 5 in the east if they have good goaltending. Bernier's a great goalie, reminds me of Schneider due to both their styles being very positionally sound.

[iwantaskyline]

Doesn't help either with Ryan Miller, Jonas Hiller, Halak/Elliot on the market as well.........

If the rumors were true about Luke Schenn straight up for Luongo (then flip Schenn for JVR) or Bozak, Kadri + pick for Luongo...man Gillis fucked up....

It's been reported that Luongo didn't waive his NTC for TO initially because he was holding out for Florida. I think it was Botchford who reported that.

[jeedee]

It's been reported that Luongo didn't waive his NTC for TO initially because he was holding out for Florida. I think it was Botchford who reported that.

Oh right.

Dammit Dave Tallon....just give us Bjugstad or Versteeg...

[Hondaracer]

It was Ghallager and then Lu came out himself and said he was never even asked to waive it..

Also saying Bernier is the real deal is pretty bold, I wouldn't even say Schneider is the real deal and he's played way more than Bernier
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[jeedee]

I wouldn't even say Schneider is the real deal and he's played way more than Bernier
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u wot m8?

[spideyv2]

It was Ghallager and then Lu came out himself and said he was never even asked to waive it..

Also saying Bernier is the real deal is pretty bold, I wouldn't even say Schneider is the real deal and he's played way more than Bernier
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Hondaracist pls
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[Tim Budong]

I wouldn't even say Schneider is the real deal and he's played way more than Bernier
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I support this, but will give Schneids the benefit of the doubt because of the way the sharks series went.

No doubt is Bernier ready, the battle in the net is gonna be good

[Mike Oxbig]

Rather trade Schneider bringing back some assets and have a complete rebuild. Getting a top lotto pick than having a humble feel we made it into the playoffs with the future wild card.

potential 2nd line C or 2nd line RW + back up goalie

[Not really racist!]

Did you even watch game 7, TO vs BOS? Reimer shit the bed, he's got some the worst rebound control in the league.

TO is legit top 5 in the east if they have good goaltending. Bernier's a great goalie, reminds me of Schneider due to both their styles being very positionally sound.

So 1 game defines his role on the team?

C'mon now, Reimer is not a superstar goalie, he's average but capable in today's league, even superstar goalies choke.

[murd0c]

So 1 game defines his role on the team?

C'mon now, Reimer is not a superstar goalie, he's average but capable in today's league, even superstar goalies choke.

he's not proven he could play a full season yet so it's a smart move by the Leafs so they can maybe treat the goalie situation like Lu and Schneider so they don't burn either of them out.

[Not really racist!]

So Bernier is proven as well? Yeah no....

It's obvious that Nonis took a risk with this trade. If Bernier becomes the next Schoo, then fine, great deal, everybody will stfu, 2nd round pick and a 3rd/4th liner not that much to give away for a superstar goalie

Anything less than Bernier becoming a starter will be laughable and they've pissed off Reimer

As for burning out... they're only 25, should be entering their prime

As for choking in game 7? Phaneuf and the D are as much to blame as Reimer is. Let's not forget he posted a .92X save percentage and made many big saves throughout the series

Bernier is RFA as well... if he doesn't want to fight for the #1 well then... he can just choose not to sign

[Gilgamesh]

Dunno what Nonis is doing in Toronto...

I thought Reimer played well enough and established himself as the #1 goalie in TO, I'll wait for the resident Toronto fan to respond first though

Reimer is probably pissed off, cue the goal tending controversy with both guys fighting for the #1. IMO all he needed was a veteran goalie to mentor him one or two seasons and he'd become an above average NHL starter

So basically TO gave up a good prospect, a pick and a backup with a good attitude for another backup that won't be an NHL starter...
Lombardi is probably laughing his ass off...

Frattin is pretty good- has a good shot and a really good base/center of gravity. However, he's only looked good offensively playing with nazem kadri and is more of a borderline 2nd/3rd liner due to his suspect game sense. Scrivens was basically a puck moving free wallet goalie. He was decent, but not good enough to ply the job away from Reimer. That 2nd rounder hurts a little because I'm a sucker for drafting players, but the rumors suggested that it could have been a first. Bernier is that high risk/high potential prospect and Toronto did not exactly part with any core pieces.

Did you even watch game 7, TO vs BOS? Reimer shit the bed, he's got some the worst rebound control in the league.

TO is legit top 5 in the east if they have good goaltending. Bernier's a great goalie, reminds me of Schneider due to both their styles being very positionally sound.

I'm a leafs fan. They're not top 5 in the east. The standings may reflect it, but their defense needs refining because the D can't make passes to the neutral zone (Boston exposed this in game 1).
I watched game seven in its entirety as well as most of the series. What it demonstrated was Toronto's real weakness for the past five years- The non-presence (lack of a better word) of a stay-at-home defenseman who can clear the crease. In the last ten minutes of the game, Carlyle's system broke down. Remember, Carlyle's system is predicated on forcing perimeter shots and most of the goals in game seven were very close shots. Boston set up screens, crashed the net and the leafs d-men could not clear the crease or make the right plays. There was even a goal where Zdeno Chara screened James Reimer. Reimer was really the reason why the leafs got so far.

[jeedee]

So 1 game defines his role on the team?

Almost ridiculous as comparing Brunnstrom to Gretzky in 1 game... :troll:

[Not really racist!]

Almost ridiculous as comparing Brunnstrom to Gretzky in 1 game... :troll:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-p2m7uyDRayM/UYqdBPxtuPI/AAAAAAAALuU/OaxhpnxfbW0/s1600/gosling-clapping.gif

[dbaz]

Almost ridiculous as comparing Brunnstrom to Gretzky in 1 game... :troll:

luckily i said someone else could and didnt do it myself :troll:

[UFO]

Who cares about reviews. Just look back at the teams he coached and their system.

I don't mind his blue collar style approach. North-south, no fancy pants bull shit.

Problem is the Canucks aren't built around a north-south hard working type of approach. They are a skill team effective at working east-west, at least in the past.

IMO all he needed was a veteran goalie to mentor him one or two seasons and he'd become an above average NHL starter

So basically TO gave up a good prospect, a pick and a backup with a good attitude for another backup that won't be an NHL starter...
Lombardi is probably laughing his ass off...

Agreed, Nonis gave up too much for Bernier to become a backup. I think a bit of mentoring would have made Reimer above average as well, but I think they are hoping for the superstar bonafide NHL top 5 goalie and I'm not sure Reimer has that potential in him. Bernier and Reimer will basically get equal opportunity this year, the hotter goalie gets ridden. If Bernier doesn't surpass Reimer this season, I think his rights get moved next offseason to recoup some of what Nonis paid--basically a 1 year audition.

It was Ghallager and then Lu came out himself and said he was never even asked to waive it..

Also saying Bernier is the real deal is pretty bold, I wouldn't even say Schneider is the real deal and he's played way more than Bernier
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Lu may not have been formally asked to waive his NTC, but MG may have asked Lu "How do you feel about going to Toronto?" Lu: "I'd rather go to Florida, if there's a possibility going there I'm not going to Toronto".

I'm still not 100% on Schneider as full time starter either, good chance he succeeds, but he's never played a full season load nor had to deal with the ups and downs of a full season, extended slumps and losing streaks, his playoff performances so far have not been an upgarde over Lu IMO. Multiply 3-4x for Bernier. With Lu, he's a known quantity and you can build the rest of your team around what you know, and not what you hope for.

[CRS]

So who else is wondering why it is taking so long for the announcement to be made if the contract was already offered and Torts is in town?

So I ask again...

Watch this be a huge surprise build-up for the hiring of John Stevens.

Would be epic.

[winson604]

Happy Birthday Torts!

[sonick]

So I ask again...

Watch this be a huge surprise build-up for the hiring of John Stevens.

Would be epic.

Media saying Canucks are waiting until after the Finals end to announce.

[SkinnyPupp]

So I ask again...

Watch this be a huge surprise build-up for the hiring of John Stevens.

Would be epic.
With this rinkadink promotion, I wouldn't be surprised one bit :fuckthatshit:

[CRS]

Media saying Canucks are waiting until after the Finals end to announce.

OR they're just back peddling because they jumped the gun yet again.

[murd0c]

So I ask again...

Watch this be a huge surprise build-up for the hiring of John Stevens.

Would be epic.

Watch them hire John Stevens as assistant coach as a back up plan :whistle:


:troll:

[CRS]

Watch them hire John Stevens as assistant coach as a back up plan :whistle:


:troll:

Don't think he would go from being an assistant to being another assistant...

[jeedee]

Don't think he would go from being an assistant to being another assistant...

lol'd

[spideyv2]

Don't think he would go from being an assistant to being another assistant...

This
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[CRS]

Backstom is signed.

Wild agrees to terms with netminder Backstrom (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=426199)

[jeedee]

Backstom is signed.

Wild agrees to terms with netminder Backstrom (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=426199)

One less goalie off the goalie market...

....Hopefully someone will take Lu now :lol

[jeedee]

Ann Schmaltz ‏@annschmaltz
#Canucks holding presser tomorrow at 1 o'clock. "Welcome to town John Tortorella".

edit; confirmed by Bob

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie
VAN will introduce John Tortorella as head coach at 1 pm PT tomorrow.

[XplicitLuder]

They were saying on 1040 they can't announce the hiring of the coach until the nhl says the can, but they just said press conference at 1pm tmrrow for the nucks. Most likely for the signing of the new " coach "
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[jlo mein]

Anyone know a good restaurant/bar to watch the Bruins vs Hawks game? Most places I go to watch games don't bother playing the audio unless it's the Canucks.

[Gh0stRider]

shark club?

[Soundy]

shark club?

Only when San Jose is playing :troll:

[tarobbt]

Anyone know a good restaurant/bar to watch the Bruins vs Hawks game? Most places I go to watch games don't bother playing the audio unless it's the Canucks.

Boston Pizza :troll:

[jeedee]

Anyone know a good restaurant/bar to watch the Bruins vs Hawks game? Most places I go to watch games don't bother playing the audio unless it's the Canucks.

comfort of your own home :troll:

[Mike Oxbig]

Wing's in Burnaby, tell the owner your from revscene get 10% off :troll:

[EcLiPsEbOi]

Wing's in Burnaby, tell the owner your from revscene get 10% off :troll:

if i only knew all this time.. :QQ:

[Not really racist!]

Anyone know a good restaurant/bar to watch the Bruins vs Hawks game? Most places I go to watch games don't bother playing the audio unless it's the Canucks.

Ebisu might but..........yenno

BP is the place to go

[CRS]

Ebisu might but..........yenno

BP is the place to go

FUCK BP.

I would never willingly go into any BP. They have the absolute worst food.

The word seasoning is so foreign to them where the bland is going taste.

[Not really racist!]

FUCK BP.

I would never willingly go into any BP. They have the absolute worst food.

The word seasoning is so foreign to them where the bland is going taste.

I think u missed the sarcasm bro. You already threw a fit last time I said BP

:lawl:

[CRS]

I think u missed the sarcasm bro. You already threw a fit last time I said BP

:lawl:

I can't see sarcasm when it comes to BP.

Everyone needs to know how bad they are. Everyone.

It's not okay to even remotely joke that BP is anything other than absolute shit.

[pastarocket]

Kypreos of Sportsnet states that Phaneuf is on the trade block.

Kypreos on trade talk: 'Phaneuf is in play' - Sportsnet.ca (http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/kypreos-on-trade-talk-phaneuf-is-in-play/)

An inconsistent D-man. Phaneuf can be play really good at times and bad and other times. -got a pretty gf though. Ms. Cuthbert. :whistle:

[CRS]

Kypreos of Sportsnet states that Phaneuf is on the trade block.

Kypreos on trade talk: 'Phaneuf is in play' - Sportsnet.ca (http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/kypreos-on-trade-talk-phaneuf-is-in-play/)

An inconsistent D-man. Phaneuf can be play really good at times and bad and other times. -got a pretty gf though. Ms. Cuthbert. :whistle:

Remember when he use to shoot and put up points?

[sonick]

Before he got ahold of that sweet Cuthbert vajjjjj

[DanHibiki]

I can't see sarcasm when it comes to BP.

Everyone needs to know how bad they are. Everyone.

It's not okay to even remotely joke that BP is anything other than absolute shit.

But I like their spicy perogy pizza
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[sonick]

I can't see sarcasm when it comes to BP.

Everyone needs to know how bad they are. Everyone.

It's not okay to even remotely joke that BP is anything other than absolute shit.

lol I got a friend who used to work at BP in high school, and I guess he's got some weird lingering loyalty to them but he legitimately enjoys BP.

[punkwax]

There are far better and far worse places to eat than a BP.. the owner is a Canucks' fan though!

CanucksTV - Jim Treliving from Dragons' Den Cheers on the Canucks - YouTube

[jeedee]

Before he got ahold of that sweet Cuthbert vajjjjj

You mean Sean Avery's sloppy seconds? :troll:

Sean Avery Sloppy Seconds Comment on Dion Phaneuf - YouTube

[Mike Oxbig]

Canucks seem to be a market for older hockey players... i wonder if we will ever let a young core run the show in Vancouver.

[jeedee]

Canucks seem to be a market for older hockey players... i wonder if we will ever let a young core run the show in Vancouver.

With AV fired, hell yeah :troll:

[68style]

^
Well......... I think the simple answer is no. Vancouver's not a cool city for young people to party in. If you were a millionaire and 21 years old wouldn't you want to be in New York or LA or Phoenix... hell even Florida/Tampa?

YVR is a place to have kids and retire in... family place... so we only get the dad/married players or the unusually mature ones like Edler that have no emotions lol.

[Mike Oxbig]

:derp: bickell loves sushi and vancouver has the best sushi !!!!!!

bickell to vancouver :troll:

[cliffhanger33]

so who do u guys want to win today

[murd0c]

Boston for sure...


Fucken sisters Birthday today and I'm going out for dinner at 6 FUCK :(

[sonick]

Lol all the flies flying around the center ice cam. Gross.
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[TOS'd]

go chicago go

[quasi]

Kypreos of Sportsnet states that Phaneuf is on the trade block.

Kypreos on trade talk: 'Phaneuf is in play' - Sportsnet.ca (http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/kypreos-on-trade-talk-phaneuf-is-in-play/)

An inconsistent D-man. Phaneuf can be play really good at times and bad and other times. -got a pretty gf though. Ms. Cuthbert. :whistle:

Anyone else think Phaneufs suitcase would be full of toys? Usually hockey players seem fairly educated compared to other professional athletes but Dion is as dumb as a sack of hammers, or at least that's what he puts out in his interviews.

Slap Shot (3/10) Movie CLIP - The Hanson Brothers (1977) HD - YouTube

[cliffhanger33]

OMG KELLY
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[punkwax]

Want Chicago to win the Cup in Boston's building.

[cliffhanger33]

Haha this game is insane
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[AzNightmare]

Damn, I hope Boston wins tonight.

I want to see a Game 7 SCF OT !!!

And the way this series is going, it's very plausible.

[TjAlmeida]

^
Well......... I think the simple answer is no. Vancouver's not a cool city for young people to party in. If you were a millionaire and 21 years old wouldn't you want to be in New York or LA or Phoenix... hell even Florida/Tampa?

YVR is a place to have kids and retire in... family place... so we only get the dad/married players or the unusually mature ones like Edler that have no emotions lol.

What About Edmonton..... The kids on that team are not working on the fucking oil rigs so why the fuck would they want to be there. :rukidding:

[bloodmack]

^
Well......... I think the simple answer is no. Vancouver's not a cool city for young people to party in. If you were a millionaire and 21 years old wouldn't you want to be in New York or LA or Phoenix... hell even Florida/Tampa?

YVR is a place to have kids and retire in... family place... so we only get the dad/married players or the unusually mature ones like Edler that have no emotions lol.

if i was 21 and a millionaire I wouldn't even consider north america as a place for me to live in.

[Hondaracer]

Those kids didnt choose to go there
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[DanHibiki]

Jagr gonna score OT winner in game 7 :troll:

From zero (goals) to hero.
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[spideyv2]

^
Well......... I think the simple answer is no. Vancouver's not a cool city for young people to party in. If you were a millionaire and 21 years old wouldn't you want to be in New York or LA or Phoenix... hell even Florida/Tampa?

YVR is a place to have kids and retire in... family place... so we only get the dad/married players or the unusually mature ones like Edler that have no emotions lol.

Uhhh, what? What about Edmonton?
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[punkwax]

BS call.

Prime example of why people say refs give Boston more breaks than other teams. They've been getting away with those extra shots all game long. But they're the big bad Bruins. That's how they play. Deal with it. Retaliate and you're in the box. BS.

Go Chicago.