six-0h-four- Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I for one am a huge Sami Salo guy. I think his defensive skills are way underated. Although I am still not sure what we are really getting in Garrison, (had a good offensive season last year, defensive skill yet to be determined) I am not convinced that he will be a major upgrade on Sami. (at least for the next couple years) One could argue that because of Salo's age and proneness to injury we had to find a replacement, but I am still boggled by the fact Gillis would not sign him to more then 1 year. After years of dedication to the team, I think he deserved it, and earned it for that matter. 2 years for 4 million is a steal for Sami, but alas we waited until he was a UFA and was snatched up. Maybe Gillis thought we were a shoe in for Schultz and Garrison. Maybe he has another trick up his sleeve. I do know that I am sad to see Sami go, and wish him all the best in Tampa. Hopefully that pale white skin doesn't get too burnt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Upgrade. We got younger. Kinda upset we couldnt get both though. We still need a top 6 d man. Nothing special. Our top 4 is set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Tamland Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 The brittle bone disease that was Sami Salo had finally run its course... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicoCanuck Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 A definite upgrade for $850,000.More offensive upsideHometown BoyCan Log More minutesNot injury proneLonger term option I liked Sami and all he offered. But this is not a sport it is a business and Sami landed a Good contract and I wish him well, he deserves it. Now Loungo & Raymond For Versteeg - Kulikov - Matthais - Theodore If Theodore is not needed then Toronto and Edmonton may look at him Sign Doan and plan the parade route Also if Loungo really only wants to play in Florida perhaps he should consider renegotiating his contract to a few less years say 7 yrs same money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberz21 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Replacement : PP and shot Upgrade : Toughness, youth Downgrade : Experience, consistency, defensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanj Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Replacement : PP and shot Upgrade : Toughness, youth Downgrade : Experience, consistency, defensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I am going to miss Salo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brahma Bull Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Salo was awesome. Him and Hammer were our best d-men. Sami started to look pretty old this season though, especially after the Marchand cheapshot. It was time to move on. I'm really happy that he was able to cash in big time. It makes up for the huge discount he took last season. Good luck Sami. I hope you can stay healthy. No idea what to expect from Garrison. I like that we have another d-man that won't put up with crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancanwincup Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 That one is still in the air as most of us haven't seen him play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70seven Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I think upgrade... 10 years younger, Better skater, more physical, averaged almost 4 minutes more per game last season, local kid. Other than these things, the two seem to be very comparable. Both have cannons, both play good positional defence and make a good first pass. Both reportadley quite tidy in their own zone. Both sound on the PK. Salo had 2 inches on Garrison, but Garrison has close to 10 lbs weight advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Canuck Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 He's an upgrade as far as being younger, more durable... Similar shot from the point being younger again might point to being an upgrade. We lose out on Sami's veteran experience and defensive abilities IMO. Think we still need a stay at home D-man with size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotdawg Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I thing he'll make a great partner for Edler, as his skating and transition game with good hockey sense should compliment Edlers physical game. Apparently he's responsible defensively and highly mobile in the transition, so should replace Ehrhoff more than Salo, but has that booming point shot and good defense that Salo brings too. It's sad to see Salo go, but we are building for the future and younger D now get to step in and develop their game. That being said, I would have loved to keep Salo 2 more years. We are all getting older, life is such a fleeting thing, and I'm happy for Sami to get his deal in Tampa with Stamkos and St.louis. Who's their Goalie by the way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBCanucks Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Garrison is more of a replacement for what we lost in Ehrhoff than in Salo. Salo was an all around great D-man. He'll be hard if not impossible to replace. I view this more of a chance to replace the blue line success we had in the 2010-2011 season when Salo was injured for the season. I think MG is betting Garrison could potentially be a 50+ point guy in the same way Ehrhoff was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick188 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I wonder he can replace Salo in the season to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangerines Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Both. He is an upgrade and a replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCanuck Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Sami went to tampa because he gets 4 cracks at Marchand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 The brittle bone disease that was Sami Salo had finally run its course... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I'm not going to think of it either way. Garrison is another stud. The Canucks needed a guy that can play 23 minutes - and Garrison, like Salo, is big, can defend, has a big shot and seems to be a really cool guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_a_M Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I say only time will tell. Yes Garrison is younger than Salo but Salo means so much to the team. He was the glue of the back end for how many years? It is sad to see Salo go but I understand you can't sign a type of player like Salo for 3.75 where everyone knows he will get hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanCityScout Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 you could never replace a Sammy Salo guys..one of a kind!! but.. a hometown boy might play with more heart looking forward to the new changes may have to take in some Tampa games this year..slowly becoming my second fav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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