Spinnaker Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 You wasted a lot of text. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck_in_AB Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 This post exists because he failed to score (came close though) in the last game. The whole "sky is falling" bit is getting VERY tiresome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 He was still a good player "pre 08-09". Keep in mind everyone that the OP is the same guy that wanted to put three wingers (with no FO abilities) on the same line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KesBear Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Nobody can deny A.Burrows is truly an inspirational player with an incredible story to go along with his fairytale season but I fear I've once lamented one of my prophetic predictions. Here's the scoop you guys. Alex Burrows is the type of player that hustles and bustles and gets rewarded by being the hardest working player on the ice. He's been fantastic bargain and more effective than rental players on the last legs of their careers. We did pay him too much to lock him up for 4 years as 1.3-.1.5mill max would have been the ideal amount for a player his caliber. Remember, this is a kid who wasn't drafted thus his worth is devalued by this fact. If Alex Burrows wants to continue to produce at the pace he's been on this season, he's going to have to work his tail off every single game. I fear that he won't be able to keep putting the continual effort game in game out. Players wear down from the grind and it'll only be a matter of time before he breaks down. The fact we signed him to a 4 year deal without thinking of the consequences is an error on Gillis's part. A.Burrows may not be a bust next season but I am confident he will end up being a total disappointment soon thereafter. I'd love for him to prove me wrong. With the Sedins possibly walking due to being UFA what happens to the sedins+ burrows line? Again, I feel as if Burrows has finally peaked and is on a slow downfall to the mediocre player/ bonafide agitator role he once had. Kesler on the other hand is the polar opposite. Kes is just doing things we all knew could do as it was just a matter of time to see him shine. The scariest part is that he's getting even better. Alex Burrows has looked his mediocre self the last couple of games. I've had my eye on him like a bald eagle in the air circling for prey. I knew this time would come and what a worser time for it to happen just as the Canucks enter the post season. Alex Burrows just doesn't have the god given natural talent to be able to be a steady producer especially on the 1st line. My biggest worry is Burrows becoming an absolute bust in the playoffs. He doesn't look like he has the bounces going his way anymore and the sedins focus more time on passing to each other while burrows looks somewhat lost, especially in the front of the net. He's not your big center that is needed with the sedins. In no way is this a jab on A.Burrows because he has been a pleasant surprise. With that said, there's going to be a lot of disappointed die hard Burrows fans come playoff time. He is started to fizzle just like how soda goes flat if you leave it out too long. If I am correct in my assumptions on this whole matter, It will be very detrimental towards our chances of winning the stanley cup. I'm very very worried about Burrows and I hope it just a blip on the radar. If not, then there goes our first line and it will be cataclysmic and chaos will ensue leaving fans like myself running a muck flustered and flabbergasted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcomode Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 "Remember, this is a kid who wasn't drafted thus his worth is devalued by this fact." And Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team...Using your logic, Jordan is a second rate basketball player. Some people have to work for what they have, Burrows being one of those. Future contracts are often negotiated based on the output and production of the player at the time and estimated production expected in the future. Burrows has earned his fair. The best predictor of future behaviour is past behaviour and we all know how Burrows has produced thus far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhnuck Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 isn't this bradfordchow guy the one who is always making these stupid threads to piss us fans off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukee12 Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 His value is worth by how many teams would be happy to take his contract of our hands. 2 mill a season for 4 seasons. The amount of teams that would take his contract on in a heartbeat......29 not including Vancouver. FACT! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tibowtime Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 *SIGH*. Fail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facepuncher Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 I couldn't finish reading all that. I would like to dissagree when you say a player should be paid less because he is undrafted. Ed Belfour-Dan Boyle-Brian Rafalski-Martin St.Louis were all undrafted. Should they have gotten paid less? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get_That_Puck_Deep Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Burrows will only get better....nuff said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampage Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Nobody can deny A.Burrows is truly an inspirational player with an incredible story to go along with his fairytale season but I fear I've once lamented one of my prophetic predictions. Here's the scoop you guys. Alex Burrows is the type of player that hustles and bustles and gets rewarded by being the hardest working player on the ice. He's been fantastic bargain and more effective than rental players on the last legs of their careers. We did pay him too much to lock him up for 4 years as 1.3-.1.5mill max would have been the ideal amount for a player his caliber. Remember, this is a kid who wasn't drafted thus his worth is devalued by this fact. If Alex Burrows wants to continue to produce at the pace he's been on this season, he's going to have to work his tail off every single game. I fear that he won't be able to keep putting the continual effort game in game out. Players wear down from the grind and it'll only be a matter of time before he breaks down. The fact we signed him to a 4 year deal without thinking of the consequences is an error on Gillis's part. A.Burrows may not be a bust next season but I am confident he will end up being a total disappointment soon thereafter. I'd love for him to prove me wrong. With the Sedins possibly walking due to being UFA what happens to the sedins+ burrows line? Again, I feel as if Burrows has finally peaked and is on a slow downfall to the mediocre player/ bonafide agitator role he once had. Kesler on the other hand is the polar opposite. Kes is just doing things we all knew could do as it was just a matter of time to see him shine. The scariest part is that he's getting even better. Alex Burrows has looked his mediocre self the last couple of games. I've had my eye on him like a bald eagle in the air circling for prey. I knew this time would come and what a worser time for it to happen just as the Canucks enter the post season. Alex Burrows just doesn't have the god given natural talent to be able to be a steady producer especially on the 1st line. My biggest worry is Burrows becoming an absolute bust in the playoffs. He doesn't look like he has the bounces going his way anymore and the sedins focus more time on passing to each other while burrows looks somewhat lost, especially in the front of the net. He's not your big center that is needed with the sedins. In no way is this a jab on A.Burrows because he has been a pleasant surprise. With that said, there's going to be a lot of disappointed die hard Burrows fans come playoff time. He is started to fizzle just like how soda goes flat if you leave it out too long. If I am correct in my assumptions on this whole matter, It will be very detrimental towards our chances of winning the stanley cup. I'm very very worried about Burrows and I hope it just a blip on the radar. If not, then there goes our first line and it will be cataclysmic and chaos will ensue leaving fans like myself running a muck flustered and flabbergasted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOOOOOOOOUser Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 another one fer the books bottle nose douche Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burr Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Wow I can't this guy or his threads...honestly what do hong kongers know about hockey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucks.brad Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 fail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Snake Doctor Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Nobody can deny A.Burrows is truly an inspirational player with an incredible story to go along with his fairytale season but I fear I've once lamented one of my prophetic predictions. Here's the scoop you guys. Alex Burrows is the type of player that hustles and bustles and gets rewarded by being the hardest working player on the ice. He's been fantastic bargain and more effective than rental players on the last legs of their careers. We did pay him too much to lock him up for 4 years as 1.3-.1.5mill max would have been the ideal amount for a player his caliber. Remember, this is a kid who wasn't drafted thus his worth is devalued by this fact. If Alex Burrows wants to continue to produce at the pace he's been on this season, he's going to have to work his tail off every single game. I fear that he won't be able to keep putting the continual effort game in game out. Players wear down from the grind and it'll only be a matter of time before he breaks down. The fact we signed him to a 4 year deal without thinking of the consequences is an error on Gillis's part. A.Burrows may not be a bust next season but I am confident he will end up being a total disappointment soon thereafter. I'd love for him to prove me wrong. With the Sedins possibly walking due to being UFA what happens to the sedins+ burrows line? Again, I feel as if Burrows has finally peaked and is on a slow downfall to the mediocre player/ bonafide agitator role he once had. Kesler on the other hand is the polar opposite. Kes is just doing things we all knew could do as it was just a matter of time to see him shine. The scariest part is that he's getting even better. Alex Burrows has looked his mediocre self the last couple of games. I've had my eye on him like a bald eagle in the air circling for prey. I knew this time would come and what a worser time for it to happen just as the Canucks enter the post season. Alex Burrows just doesn't have the god given natural talent to be able to be a steady producer especially on the 1st line. My biggest worry is Burrows becoming an absolute bust in the playoffs. He doesn't look like he has the bounces going his way anymore and the sedins focus more time on passing to each other while burrows looks somewhat lost, especially in the front of the net. He's not your big center that is needed with the sedins. In no way is this a jab on A.Burrows because he has been a pleasant surprise. With that said, there's going to be a lot of disappointed die hard Burrows fans come playoff time. He is started to fizzle just like how soda goes flat if you leave it out too long. If I am correct in my assumptions on this whole matter, It will be very detrimental towards our chances of winning the stanley cup. I'm very very worried about Burrows and I hope it just a blip on the radar. If not, then there goes our first line and it will be cataclysmic and chaos will ensue leaving fans like myself running a muck flustered and flabbergasted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuck-Shot Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 tour attitude stinks as usual bradford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmazingNuck Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Rofl. Even if he only scores single-digit goals totals next year, he's still a great PKer/checker, and like you said, he's one of the hardest working guys out there. There's always a spot on the roster for a guy like Burrows, and even if it seems like an overpayment, there are guys out there who are slower/older/similar to him who are only making 250-500k less than him. Btw, I think Gillis has thought this out clearly. Burrows is 27, and if we look at relativity, he'll probably run out of gas when he's 32. His contract starts when he's 28.. and since 32-28 is four.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carib_canuck Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 you sir are a douche..... Why must you always be looking for the sky to fall... Do us a favor and crawl back under that rock of yours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1Bieksa_fan Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Remember, this is a kid who wasn't drafted thus his worth is devalued by this fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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