canucks3322 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 VANCOUVER -- Defenceman Sami Salo released a statement Monday through his new Tampa Bay Lightning team thanking the Vancouver Canucks and their fans. "I want to express my sincere gratitude to the Canucks ownership, management and coaches for the opportunity to have been a part of such wonderful organization," Salo said. "I would like to thank my teammates for the friendship, hard-fought battles, and all of their support over the years. Most importantly, I would like to thank the fans in Vancouver for their support. I was not always a perfect player, but I always gave my best and I appreciate the way the fans treated me." Salo, who became an unrestricted free agent Sunday morning, signed a two-year contract worth $3.75 million a season with the Lightning on Sunday. He had spent nine seasons with the Canucks. Salo scored nine goals and had 25 points last season, when he logged 69 games. "It is an honor and a privilege to have been able to call myself a Vancouver Canuck and I wish everyone associated with the organization the best of the luck," Salo said in his statement. "Thank you." Canuck general manager Mike Gillis paid tribute to Salo on Sunday. "Sami was an excellent hockey player, but was an even better person," Gillis said. "We are going to miss him a lot, but where we are today and what we are trying to do, the most on term we could go was one year. I think Sami has made a wonderful deal for himself and his family moving forward and I wish him the best of luck. I hope he stays healthy and does well." Salo, who turns 38 in September, became expendable when the Canucks signed free agent defenceman Jason Garrison on Sunday. Sami Salo to Vancouver Canucks and their fans: 'Thank you' 'I was not always a perfect player, but I always gave my best' Read more: http://www.vancouver...l#ixzz1zUnYqWTy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-52 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 <3 salo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLASSJAW Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Oh god I'm going to cry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucks3322 Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 Oh god I'm going to cry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxLapierreAwesomeFace Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Blast some bruins rats* for us Canuck fans! Good luck : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninja321 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Good luck Salo ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckelhead70 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 good for Sami but sad to see him leave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucks_fo_life Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Wish him nothing but the best, one of my all time favorite Canucks, been a pleasure watching him play in a Canucks uniform for the last 10 seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimpcurtly Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Thanks for all your service, Sami!! Best of luck with Tampa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bingo Chili Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Salo, canuck for life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. White Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 We love you Sami!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renelsisc Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Good luck Sami!!! I hope you have a full healthy season this year and see you in the finals!! haha well..... Our D would miss you alot because it's JUST not the same without you anchoring them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerAids Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Man, now Tampa has 2 of my favourite Canucks of all time! Happy for him, he got a great deal from Tampa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bur14Kes17 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Wish him all the best!! Such a class act Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas19 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 God damn I'm going to miss Salo. Good luck with Tampa Sami!!!!!! Hopefully there isn't a lockout so we can give him the tribute he deserves on October 28th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIBdaQUIB Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 One of the classiest players in the NHL. Will miss his calmness and blast on the PP. All the best, Sami!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.DirtyDangles Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Sami was a warrior. He battled hard for us and I hope Canuck nation remembers all that he brought to our blue line. WE will miss you SAMI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I'm just happy he's going to play with his friend Mattias! It would stink going to a completely new market, living in a new country and not knowing anybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanj Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Pure effing CLASS! God I miss him already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gragnanifan1 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 lats trade ballard for salo!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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