thehun Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 That article states that Edmonton is close to kelowna. Really? 13 hours is close like Vancouver? That is like saying Australia is close to USA like canada is. The person that wrote the article is an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabychStache Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Edmonton is closer to Kelowna than 27 other teams in the NHL. He is going to sign there, it makes sense for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dasein Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 I would hate to lose him to Edmonton. I hope this guy grew up a Canucks fan, and that we have an inside edge being a team based out of BC. To me, right now the favourites would be Edmonton and Vancouver. I think Gillis can appeal to Schultz for a number of reasons: 1 - we are winning now and he has a good chance to be a part of that 2 - we are weak on the right side where Schultz plays so he has a great chance to make this team 3 - if he makes this team, he will rack up the points and increase his value for his next contract 4 - even if we don't win, he can leave as a UFA if we fall apart after the Sedins retire and he'll be getting a higher paycheck he would have at this point than if he had started out at Edmonton (because really, Sedins will stack up Schultz's points on the PP, and points = $$$) 5 - Vancouver is one of the best cities to live in, and is in BC where he was born 6 - our organization takes unbelievable care of our players and family 7 - Edmonton winters are terribly cold Why join Edmonton when they are bad now? Why not join a contending team that needs someone like you on the right side defense position who will undoubtly increase your value for your future because you will be racking up points playing with some of the best players in the NHL? He could easily join a new contender if we don't win a championship and start to suck in 3-5 years when the Sedins are out of their prime - by then, Schultz is a UFA and would have so much more $$$ value than if he started out on a terrible team like Edmonton. Besides, will Edmonton be able to sign ALL of Taylor Hall, Jordan Eberle, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, the NEW 1ST OVERALL PICK, AND Justin Schultz to a contract? Unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toews Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 That article states that Edmonton is close to kelowna. Really? 13 hours is close like Vancouver? That is like saying Australia is close to USA like canada is. The person that wrote the article is an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Who says the guy even wants to be close to home? Not every player does... And who says he wants to play with the young players in Edmonton. He'd probably learn alot more playing with veterans anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Bunnies Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 If this kid joins Edmonton, they just keep stockpiling their future with possible future stars .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. White Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 If he signs with Vancouver he will be given a chance. I believe that hes NHL ready Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoneypuckOverlord Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Edmonton is closer to Kelowna than 27 other teams in the NHL. He is going to sign there, it makes sense for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCammer Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 He might come here because of the hometown factor but he might also want to go somewhere where he'll actually have a chance to play. Vancouver isn't the greatest place for prospect development. Another factor is that he plays on the same team as Labate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 “Blue-chip” prospect Justin Schultz ready to sign NHL contract – but probably not with the Ducks http://dlvr.it/1ctXrX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklax Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=396872 Schultz has left school, ducks have 30 days of exclusive negotiating. after that if he's unsigned, Schultz can negotiate but can't sign until July 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoKnows53 Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=396872 Schultz has left school, ducks have 30 days of exclusive negotiating. after that if he's unsigned, Schultz can negotiate but can't sign until July 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avelanch Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 In reality they only have until July 1 to trade his rights. He's not signing in Anaheim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeak Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 pretty much, though i doubt many gm's will do that, after all the people burnt the last couple offseasons by rights trading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 The question is, do the Canucks believe that they can persuade him enough to sign before July 1st. If they do, he's bound to be better than anyone we draft with a 3rd or 4th rounder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamhuis Hipcheck Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 That article states that Edmonton is close to kelowna. Really? 13 hours is close like Vancouver? That is like saying Australia is close to USA like canada is. The person that wrote the article is an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill F-ing Murray Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 The question is, do the Canucks believe that they can persuade him enough to sign before July 1st. If they do, he's bound to be better than anyone we draft with a 3rd or 4th rounder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpt Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 That article states that Edmonton is close to kelowna. Really? 13 hours is close like Vancouver? That is like saying Australia is close to USA like canada is. The person that wrote the article is an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpt Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 I'd definitely try to land this guy, low risk high reward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Since the Ducks have exclusive rights to talk to him for 30 days it might be worth a 3rd pic to gain that same leverage for MG to to the same. He sounds like the real deal. Signing him gives MG a lot more options during the off-season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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