"Our focus is trying to get our own players signed first," Gillis said. "Beyond that we will explore every opportunity we have ... but we have budgeted for our own players plus some other significant additions, so we'll see how successful we are on July 1."
The NHL free-agent period opens at Noon ET on Wednesday.
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Posted 30 June 2009 - 09:43 AM
Damn Mike, you better be very successful!
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Posted 30 June 2009 - 09:45 AM
Gaborik and Cammaleri perhaps JBo.
Tatoes, on 19 March 2010 - 02:04 PM, said:
The key difference is that Sopel can fill in for Seabrook and Campbell just fine. Bieksa, he is garbage so in that sense he is like the worst defenseman in the league.
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Posted 30 June 2009 - 09:52 AM
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Posted 30 June 2009 - 09:54 AM
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Posted 30 June 2009 - 10:00 AM
Otaku, on Jun 30 2009, 09:45 AM, said:
Gaborik and Cammaleri perhaps JBo.
you know that there are 29 other teams out there right?
It's funny how a lot of people say crap like Otaku said above, yeah Canucks are going to sign every free agent and still have money left over ....WTF!
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yeah Canucks are going to sign every free agent and still have money left over ....WTF!
You're not a nucks fan are you now?
Dare to dream I guess though, I think we all know that wont happen
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Posted 30 June 2009 - 10:14 AM
My wishlist this upcoming free agency is Gaborik and Bouwmeester.
A PP quaterback is something we desperately need and, if the price is right, I that J-Bo can fill that void (not a total lock, however).
Gaborik, when healthy, can provide some undeniable talent and scoring to the team with his speed and hands. Lets hope that the hip-surgery he underwent can cure his past problems.
It's going to be interesting to see what happens if the Sedins don't resign... something that looks like it's going to happen. I believe in Gillis, though, and fully believe he can make this team work. I can't help but feel excited (and definitely a little scared) about the changes we are going to see...
A PP quaterback is something we desperately need and, if the price is right, I that J-Bo can fill that void (not a total lock, however).
Gaborik, when healthy, can provide some undeniable talent and scoring to the team with his speed and hands. Lets hope that the hip-surgery he underwent can cure his past problems.
It's going to be interesting to see what happens if the Sedins don't resign... something that looks like it's going to happen. I believe in Gillis, though, and fully believe he can make this team work. I can't help but feel excited (and definitely a little scared) about the changes we are going to see...
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Posted 30 June 2009 - 10:15 AM
i hope we are able to land "significant additions"
it'll be exciting to see who we get!
it'll be exciting to see who we get!
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Posted 30 June 2009 - 10:21 AM
Sounds like we will be getting big players
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Posted 30 June 2009 - 10:22 AM
Not sure what "significant additions" would mean, but if Sedins walk, I'd put #1 priority on getting Hossa to a front loaded contract @ +/- 5.5mill per!!
Last year Gillis went after the biggest fish in the pond (didnt turn out that way, but at the time seemed like a great addition).
Last year Gillis went after the biggest fish in the pond (didnt turn out that way, but at the time seemed like a great addition).
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Posted 30 June 2009 - 10:22 AM
lateralus, on Jun 30 2009, 10:00 AM, said:
you know that there are 29 other teams out there right?
It's funny how a lot of people say crap like Otaku said above, yeah Canucks are going to sign every free agent and still have money left over ....WTF!
It's funny how a lot of people say crap like Otaku said above, yeah Canucks are going to sign every free agent and still have money left over ....WTF!
Its not realistic, but I would wish for that also
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Posted 30 June 2009 - 10:27 AM
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Posted 30 June 2009 - 10:36 AM
Otaku, on Jun 30 2009, 09:45 AM, said:
Gaborik and Cammaleri perhaps JBo.
I concur they are all on the radar. I would like to think Sykora might be on radar as well and maybe some Philly players they need caproom fast.
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Posted 30 June 2009 - 10:37 AM
You guys REALLY have nothing beter to do.
He said they have BUDGETED for the significant players is all, you guys should read it a little beter.
That basically means that he may be able to fit some extra players in and nothing more.
He said they have BUDGETED for the significant players is all, you guys should read it a little beter.
That basically means that he may be able to fit some extra players in and nothing more.
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Posted 30 June 2009 - 10:39 AM
I think he means significant additions by free agency AND trade. There's no guarentee that Gaborik, Hossa, Cammalleri, Bouwmeester, or Neidermayer will come here. There's a 1/6 chance of landing just 1 of them (well, it's higher if you take into account how some teams have no cap room). If Luongo does sign an extension this summer, Gillis might trade Schneider and others for a top 6 forward or top defenceman.
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Posted 30 June 2009 - 10:39 AM
NucksFan79, on Jun 30 2009, 10:37 AM, said:
You guys REALLY have nothing beter to do.
He said they have BUDGETED for the significant players is all, you guys should read it a little beter.
That basically means that he may be able to fit some extra players in and nothing more.
He said they have BUDGETED for the significant players is all, you guys should read it a little beter.
That basically means that he may be able to fit some extra players in and nothing more.
Are you not on the boards as well? Were you not curious to see what he was saying as well? Did it never cross your mind he was saying he might add a couple more significant players?
And finally,
do YOU have nothing better to do than make yourself look like an a-hole so CDC could think your a hotshot and call you the next Wetcoaster in your little fantasy world where everyone is wrong and you are right?
F off.
This post has been edited by Hockeyfans101: 30 June 2009 - 10:40 AM
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Posted 30 June 2009 - 10:41 AM
hmmmmmmmmm I wonder 40 year old he is bringing in this time,mabe mogilny
2/20 million,sounds about right,hey MG
2/20 million,sounds about right,hey MG
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Posted 30 June 2009 - 10:42 AM
Anoying when he says, "we have budgeted for significant additions" and people jump all over it like he said, "we will make significant changes".
Seriously op is just twisting Gillis words to get some attention.
Seriously op is just twisting Gillis words to get some attention.
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