Bodee Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 after today's sad sad trading of Hodgson, as if Raymond didn't have enough pressure already. Enjoy it grasshopper. Every one wanted you gone, but yet, you're still here, and instead, the fan favorite is now history. No pressure though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggins Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 haha somebody call the waaaaambulance! Well good on Raymond for surviving the deadline. I will hope that he can turn his season around now now that the deadline is behind him. I really hope they try Raymond with Kassian. It could have the Boston effect of having weaker players step up and act/play like tough guys because they know they have backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksJay Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 I honestly think Raymond will be fine. I'd like to see Kassian on the second line but I suspect he'll start on the 3rd. It could possibly even be the fourth until he's more aware of our system and gets some time with the team. What I'd most like to see is trying Kassian on the 1st PP with the Sedins and move Kesler back to the 2nd unit. The second unit gets stronger and Kassian could get a huge confidence boost playing with the set up Sedins. He's a big body that goes to the net, will be tough to move, and he shoots right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking13 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I wish you the same severe and withering criticism in your life as you are happy to meet out to this decent player. Watch out what goes around comes around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggins Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Hey, we agree for once! lol I would love it if Kassian can be a net presence like a Byfuglien on the 1st unit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeparrosesmustache Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 If they're going to keep this plug can they at least put him on another line than the friggin second line. wtf already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 If they're going to keep this plug can they at least put him on another line than the friggin second line. wtf already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dank. Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 AVs playing favourites again.... That spin-o-rama is embarrassing, even when he's scored with it in the past, it's a lame move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Re-Unite the American Express already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeparrosesmustache Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afan Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Vancouver's 2nd line has no chemistry. Raymond does nothing other than turning over the puck when he crosses the offensive blue line as he falls on ice so often and so consistent. Raymond is at best a 3rd or 4th liner where he is effective because he can uae his speed to cover up his mistakes backchecking or get a scoring opportunity playing against less skilled opponents. If Raymond is kept on the 2nd line by moron AV, Vancouver will soon see a goal draught now that Hodgson is gone because both the 2nd and 3rd lines won't score and the twins are easily shut down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pride Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 raymond on the second line is a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodee Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 You will now be known as "Black cloud" Bodee... You really need to relax... Maybe some sun up there in them Highlands would help improve your mood... Seriously, slow down and enjoy a chuckle or two... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksJay Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 For the Raymond lovers who keep defending his 2nd line ice time status: I keep hearing these excuses He works hard He came back from a career threatening back injury So tell me again, why can't he play on the 3rd or 4th line until he feels 100% and is showing he can play on the 2nd line? He clearly isn't playing up to his "so called potential" right now but we are playing him over Booth and Higgins. Maybe the best move should be to drop him to 3rd and let him get back in his groove and if Higgins, Booth, Kassian falters, Raymond gets another shot? Do you guys really think he's better suited than the 3 players I mentioned for 2nd line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAP1990 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 haha somebody call the waaaaambulance! Well good on Raymond for surviving the deadline. I will hope that he can turn his season around now now that the deadline is behind him. I really hope they try Raymond with Kassian. It could have the Boston effect of having weaker players step up and act/play like tough guys because they know they have backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Eye Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I actually saw this happening last night. In my eyes Raymond was playing well alongside Kassian, skating well, and distributing the puck well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumquats Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Raymond, if you're reading this, hang out in Arizona for a bit, get your hands on some peyote, you'll have no problems falling after this because you'll be able to walk up trees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodee Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 For the Raymond lovers who keep defending his 2nd line ice time status: I keep hearing these excuses He works hard He came back from a career threatening back injury So tell me again, why can't he play on the 3rd or 4th line until he feels 100% and is showing he can play on the 2nd line? He clearly isn't playing up to his "so called potential" right now but we are playing him over Booth and Higgins. Maybe the best move should be to drop him to 3rd and let him get back in his groove and if Higgins, Booth, Kassian falters, Raymond gets another shot? Do you guys really think he's better suited than the 3 players I mentioned for 2nd line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaMacNamedDre Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 You will now be known as "Black cloud" Bodee... You really need to relax... Maybe some sun up there in them Highlands would help improve your mood... Seriously, slow down and enjoy a chuckle or two... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexluthor Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I'd like to see Raymond in the Swiss League. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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