CB007 Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Hmm... that's not how I remember.. Prior to July 1st, there were lots of "reports" but I don't remember seeing anything that quoted Hamhuis saying he "wants to sign with Vancouver if he can". Also, once his right was traded, nobody basically talked about Hamhuis going to Vancouver. I at least remember that's how it was because I know I was very excited but surprised about Hamhuis signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanGnome Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 I honestly don't care if MG signs Schultz or not, as long as SALO is re-signed I will be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCanuck Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Hmm... that's not how I remember.. Prior to July 1st, there were lots of "reports" but I don't remember seeing anything that quoted Hamhuis saying he "wants to sign with Vancouver if he can". Also, once his right was traded, nobody basically talked about Hamhuis going to Vancouver. I at least remember that's how it was because I know I was very excited but surprised about Hamhuis signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King of the ES Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Who UFA who actually has multiple offers to choose where to play would choose Edmonton over Vancouver? Or Edmonton over anybody?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gustavo Fring Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Dumb move IMO. AV would hinder his development. If i was him I'd sign with Edmonton, close to home and the option to build a dynasty with the best young players of the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB007 Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 I don't know, anyone with foresight? RNH, Hall, Eberle, Yakupov, Gagner, Paajarvi, etc., etc. Going to Edmonton now is kinda like going to Pittsburgh in 2006, or Chicago in 2007. All signs are pointing to a serious upswing in Edmonton. Schultz is young. He fits in there. Vancouver is a veteran team that will have young guys on a short leash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensenFan2011 Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 I don't know, anyone with foresight? RNH, Hall, Eberle, Yakupov, Gagner, Paajarvi, etc., etc. Going to Edmonton now is kinda like going to Pittsburgh in 2006, or Chicago in 2007. All signs are pointing to a serious upswing in Edmonton. Schultz is young. He fits in there. Vancouver is a veteran team that will have young guys on a short leash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCanuck Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 I don't know, anyone with foresight? RNH, Hall, Eberle, Yakupov, Gagner, Paajarvi, etc., etc. Going to Edmonton now is kinda like going to Pittsburgh in 2006, or Chicago in 2007. All signs are pointing to a serious upswing in Edmonton. Schultz is young. He fits in there. Vancouver is a veteran team that will have young guys on a short leash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King of the ES Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 And you know that, if these young guys pan out the way they are supposed to, half of them will no longer be with the team in 5 years time, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King of the ES Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 I remember when Edmonton hyped the hell out of Sam Gagner, Andrew Cogliano, and Tom Gilbert. They were "The Future", how'd that work out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB007 Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 I remember when Edmonton hyped the hell out of Sam Gagner, Andrew Cogliano, and Tom Gilbert. They were "The Future", how'd that work out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 I am "chill" and I'm not paranoid at all. Almost all of Gillis' signings are silent until completed and it is that alone which is giving me the impression these "leaks" are not a good sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCanuck Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Gagner hasn't been as good as expected, but even he is still only 23 years old. Lots of room for growth. As for Cogliano & Gilbert, AC was a late 1st round pick, TG was 129th overall. Hall, RNH, and Yakupov were all 1st overall picks. Pretty significant difference, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB007 Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 If that were the case Daigle and Stefan would be better than Zetterberg/Datsyuk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kassassin Train Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 No, I'm saying that Canuck fans tend to have a propensity to think that the Canucks are the choice destination for everybody. Joe Sakic was said to be "coming home to BC" at every contract extension, Peter Forsberg was always rumoured to come here "to play with Naslund and the Sedin's", etc. I don't see why Schultz would rather play here than Edmonton, personally, and I don't see him signing here. Time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadiangunner Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Oilers don't even have a fricken coach. Schultz development would get hammered in Edmonton, he will be expected to do way too much right away will kill his potential. Vancouver perfect place for him to be 4th-5th dman depending on who he handles NHL. Plus chance of winning the cup and playing in a beautiful city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeria Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Have you seen any quotes from Justin Schultz saying he wants to play in Vancouver...Nope. So what's your point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeria Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 His rights was traded twice shortly before July 1st. But make no mistakes, him coming to Vancouver was more or less common knowledge on the internet. I remember making fun out of 2 GMs (1 of them was Phili's) for trading an asset to acquire Hamhuis' right when everyone was saying he was coming here regardless. I still think trading for negotiating rights for pending UFA is the stupidest thing ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafizzle Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Meh. Sundin signing here was leaked. (But so was Niedermayer to Vancouver. Good ol' Pratt.) TOML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M A K A V E L I 96 Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Why would anyone want to play in EDM? "Here is like North Pole". - Bryzgalov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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