Langdon Algur Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Not only do we want him, we want to clone him and make a whole team. expect we should clone Kesler too since those two pl;ay so well together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nynuck Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Burrows was the hardest working player on the ice last night. Period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ella604 Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 What a big joke... Burrows tried his best to do whatever he cans to score in the game!! He plays well in his role... He is very under pay already!!! Burrows is our hero and monster!!!! Maybe you should admit that you just don't like Burrows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suolucidir Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Don't let this thread die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 The best part of this thread are the noobs who post only after Burrows scores, and say, "Of course we want him! Did you see him score last game?!?!?!" I'd like to go back and see what they were saying the last couple of seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleplatypus Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 The best part of this thread are the noobs who post only after Burrows scores, and say, "Of course we want him! Did you see him score last game?!?!?!" I'd like to go back and see what they were saying the last couple of seasons. I wasn't here for the last couple of seasons, but when AV through Burrows under the bus during that training camp that year and nobody thought he would ever get to the NHL, I told my friends "watch, he'll be starting on our third line until the end of his contract at least'. I just got laughed at. Maybe one of my friends is clutch?? Haha. Maybe that's why I take sick pleasure in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langdon Algur Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 The best part of this thread are the noobs who post only after Burrows scores, and say, "Of course we want him! Did you see him score last game?!?!?!" I'd like to go back and see what they were saying the last couple of seasons. Burrows has been a fan favourite for many (including me) even before he discovered his scoring touch As Burrows himself said last night his focus is on stoping the teams best players but if he happens to score that's good too and I admit I've bashed other players before who turned out better then I thought they would (Raymond) and praised players who are sucking this year (Pyatt) but I have never said a bad word about a workhorse like Burrows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquiace Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 The best part of this thread are the noobs who post only after Burrows scores, and say, "Of course we want him! Did you see him score last game?!?!?!" I'd like to go back and see what they were saying the last couple of seasons. I said all those same things about Burrows 3 years ago. He's not the most talented player, but he elevates his game. He found a new level of play that no one thought he had. I'm so glad the coaching staff and management took a risk on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 I said all those same things about Burrows 3 years ago. He's not the most talented player, but he elevates his game. He found a new level of play that no one thought he had. I'm so glad the coaching staff and management took a risk on him. I as well - even at the worst of times I knew that even if he was only a 5G, 10A player, that his defensive strengths and incredible work ethic would guarantee him at least a 4th line role. But even in his worst season (2006-07), he had so many goals called back, and the ones he did score were works of art! I knew he had more offensive talent in him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analyst Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 I'm going to have to agree with everyone elseand say that Burrows is an asset to this team. Not only is he good at what he does (forecheck and agitate) but he does show signs of offensive flair. He loses the puck a lot and seems to be off balance because of the style he plays. He'll look to make the play before thinking about what his body is about to be put through. Did he not make Pierre Maguire's All-Monster Team 2007? He will fight, contrary to what you say... didn't he fight Boulerice after he Tomahawked kesler in the head? He was a liability when he'd fight at stupid times and get called for instigating or roughing randomly but has since refined his game and now understands when and where to start a bru-haha. Burrows has worked his way up from the ECHL, and hasn't stopped doing whatever the coaches tell him to do. That's the kind of teammate I'd want on my team. Pierre McGuire's 2007-08 All-Monster Team Alexander Ovechkin - Capitals Vincent Lecavalier - Lightning Jarome Iginla - Flames Brenden Morrow - Stars Mike Richards - Flyers Dustin Brown - Kings Ryan Malone - Penguins Jonathan Toews - Blackhawks Chuck Kobasew - Bruins Alex Burrows - Canucks Paul Gaustad - Sabres David Clarkson - Devils Dion Phaneuf - Flames Ed Jovanovski - Coyotes Brent Burns - Wild Mike Komisarek - Canadiens Duncan Keith - Blackhawks Greg Zanon - Predators Martin Brodeur - Devils Steve Valiquette - Rangers © 2008 The fact that he was picked indicates that he is one of, if not the best, at what he does. Yes there are players like Ruutu, Avery, Tucker that play a similar role however who is overall the most beneficial to their team? Ruutu, 3 times the salary for the same player (Don't get me wrong I love Ruutu but expensive for what he does) He has more offesive talent (as seen in the shoot-out) but is more of a liability for minor penalties. Avery, is innovative in trying to invent new ways to push the envelope of agitating however his history of antics leaves a team with too many question marks on whether he will help or hinder his team. Tucker, Avery minus the off ice stuff, on the decline and his point totals in Toronto seem to be an aboration as he's vanished off the face of the earth. Again, a risk to take him because his salary is too much for what he "potentially" could do. Why not stick with what you have? You know what you're going to get, 30 points 10-15 goals, 100+ pims and at fair market value. Although the trend of toughness is further on the rise, teams still need playmaking ability at a reasonable price. So would you rather have: Burrows and 10 mil to spend on Free-Agents / Trade (room to add 1st line forward ie. Gaborik at 9mil) or Avery and 6.6 mil to spend (room to add Jeff Finger) YE YE BURROWS IS A MONSTERRR!! lol Burrows is a monster. Luongo is a monster. WELLWOOD WITH TEH MAGIK MITTENS! AV should bench himself. Sitting back does not ever seem to work right. What a big joke... Burrows tried his best to do whatever he cans to score in the game!! He plays well in his role... He is very under pay already!!! Burrows is our hero and monster!!!! Maybe you should admit that you just don't like Burrows! The jury has decided..... Burrows, blows by Wade Redden, GOAL Burrows, hard on the forecheck, finds the open ice.... GOAL This guy is durable: Apr 15, 2007: Missed Game 2 of Round One against the Dallas Stars (head injury). Apr 13, 2007: Head injury, day-to-day. Dec 30, 2006: Missed 1 game (hip injury). Dec 27, 2006: Hip injury, day-to-day. ALEX BURROWS, is the MONSTER of the GAME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefensivePlay Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 yea he replied once, somewhere halfway through saying yet again burrows played like crap lol... if i saw this kid i would slap him If I saw him I'd knock him out.lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombastik der Teutone Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Burrows has been a fan favourite for many (including me) even before he discovered his scoring touch As Burrows himself said last night his focus is on stoping the teams best players but if he happens to score that's good too and I admit I've bashed other players before who turned out better then I thought they would (Raymond) and praised players who are sucking this year (Pyatt) but I have never said a bad word about a workhorse like Burrows same here my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_AM_CANUCKIAN Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Burrows was "CLUTCH" last night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
influenza Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 (edited) I wrote a little article on Alexandre Burrows on my personal blog site. www.wetcoastsports.com I believe he's one of the best bang for the buck players in the NHL. He has a great story to tell, and plays with a chip on his shoulder! One day I could see him with an A on his sweater! Edited November 21, 2008 by influenza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 The best part of this thread are the noobs who post only after Burrows scores, and say, "Of course we want him! Did you see him score last game?!?!?!" I'd like to go back and see what they were saying the last couple of seasons. We've been fans of his since day one...my daughter has a picture with him at the 2005 Superskills, which is when we jumped on board. So I don't qualify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyville88 Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Burrows is going to be a big part of the Canucks' future. He said recently that he really wants to re-sign here and based on his play (not only scoring but also on the PK and agitating) I'd say he'll get a contract offer from us pretty soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck_trevor16 Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I hope that gillis signs him long time. He is a better version of avery and cooke combine.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch Posted November 21, 2008 Author Share Posted November 21, 2008 yeah i can't wait till the give him a huge contract and he turns out to be a dud. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sp!ke Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 He can't score and i'm tired of kesler carrying this guy on his back night after night, I'm tired of him losing the puck, falling down everywhere seriously this guy falls down a hundred times a night can't he skate its ridiculous, stupid penalties its endless. Are you kidding me? Seriously. He leads the team with shorthanded goals with two and lead the team last year with three. yeas. he can score. he has good stick handling skills IMOP he's an embarrassment to the team. Please Gillis let this guy go keep Krog or Pettinger or Brown whoever. let er rip. you want guys like Krog or Pettinger more than Brown? you are kidding me. Embarrassment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck_trevor16 Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 yeah i can't wait till the give him a huge contract and he turns out to be a dud. burrows is one of best player in the team, and play with heart. think again next time... who going to replace burrows? pettinger? he gone krog? AHL player? please think again, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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