Rick Rypien Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Manny was pretty bad last year, apart from winning draws, obviously to be expected when coming back from an injury like he did. I think if he hadn't gotten hurt and had been at 100% along with Hamhuis, we probably would've beat Boston but oh well. If he can return to his 2010-2011 form then we'll be loaded down the middle when Kesler returns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spentral Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 hope he has a strong year but i dont see him getting over 4th line duties, would be a nice feel good story though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slegr Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 The people's champ! A modern day Ryan Walters. Kind of useless in a lot of capacities, but a gosh-darn nice guy, and can centre a fourth line like nobody's business! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecanada777 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Hows his vision ? Have there been any reports? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodee Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 "He can't see well out of his injured eye." This kind of statement makes me sick. If you have any proof of it, then post it. If not then keep your fallacious "medical opinions" to yourself or at least add "imo" I already have one warning so I'll leave it at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fagin Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 And then what do we do with that 2C when Kesler comes back? Lapierre/Malhotra are quite a bit better than CDC and the rest of the hockey world seems to think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattJVD Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Again you're all just assuming Kesler will be good enough for the 2C position when healthy.Myself I'd rather wait and see him prove he's good enough for the position.Also I would hope Gillis is on the ball and moves him to the 3rd line if he dosen't cut it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fagin Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I think assuming Kesler will be good enough for the 2C spot (when healthy) is pretty safe. Two 70+ point seasons and a Selke Trophy win from 09 to 11. Then 49 points, while playing great in his own zone in an injury riddled season last year. With that history and knowing his compete level, I can't think of a better 2C in the system or available through trade. Also I don't think MG would be the one who moves him down to the third line, I'm not saying I know what AV and MG's relationship is like, but I am fairly certain that is a coach's decision not a GM's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fagin Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Statistics look good but his play was downright pathetic at times last 2 seasons.Also AV or MG made reference to the fact injuries would not be used as an excuse last season.I believe that was made in reference to Kesler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fagin Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Statistics look good but his play was downright pathetic at times last 2 seasons.Also AV or MG made reference to the fact injuries would not be used as an excuse last season.I believe that was made in reference to Kesler.It was also said prior to knowing the extent of his injuries which only really surfaced at seasons end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 We would be in serious trouble if Manny is our 2knd line center : Career highs of 14 goals and 35 points. We also wanna see see goals this season yunno? Watching Manny in the CDC vid of the players reactions to the shortened season, it struck me that this could be the season for him to make a major comeback. He looked comfortable on the soccer field in the summer and he looks lean and ready to go in the interview. Anyone else think he could still be our 2nd line centre? I would love to see him really break out with all guns firing. I still think his diving goal last season was in the top 3 goals scored by the Canucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 If Manny is our second line center we're in trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodee Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 We would be in serious trouble if Manny is our 2knd line center : Career highs of 14 goals and 35 points. We also wanna see see goals this season yunno? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodee Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 If Manny is our second line center we're in trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I still think to be on the safe side sign Arnott, and give Gilbert Brule a tryout at camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodee Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 I still think to be on the safe side sign Arnott, and give Gilbert Brule a tryout at camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Provost Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I really hope that Malhotra is back as an amazing 3rd line centre. My guess for our centres (in order) at the start of the season barring signing Arnott (which we should do if it is cheap and 1yr) are: Sedin Lapierre Malhotra Ebbett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksSayEh Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Not very optimistic about him, but hopeful. We need everyone at their best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBCanucks Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 From everything I've read Manny is in the best shape of his life and is ready to go. I don't think we'll see him on the 2nd line but I think he will rip it up on the 3rd in the same way he did back in the 2010-2011 season. I don't know about anyone else but I kind of like the idea of signing Darche and having him playing Manny and Hansen on the 3rd line. It adds some grit (and a good penalty killer with PP experience) and allows Higgins to move back up to the 2nd line while Kesler is injured. Obviously not a long-term solution given his age but for the next season or so I think it's worth a shot, he's pretty cheap (700,000 cap hit in Montreal) and he was a great 3rd line guy for Montreal, one of the harder teams to play against. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disisdayear Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I totally agree. But we run the risk of having far too many centres when everyone is fit and still Schroeder will not have been blooded. I like Arnott and I like that he can move down to 3rd when Kes comes back but we would have to part with either Schroeder, Manny, Higgins or Lapierre if we acquired him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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