DeNiro Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 he was brutal on the oilers. seriously he was. he was so slow and turned over the puck so much. not sure whythe canucks signed him tbh. they could have got someone more solid.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB007 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I for one am not so optimistic about this signing. Minny and Oilers fans had absolutely nothing good to say about him: http://www.hockeywilderness.com/2011/6/29/2249544/why-you-should-not-want-your-team-to-sign-cam-barker http://oilacumen.blogspot.ca/2012/05/050512-cam-barker-then-and-now.html He could be this year's Peter Schaefer. I still think that we should've signed Morrison last off season. And we are passing on Jim Vandermeer... at least he is a proven vet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCanuck Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Good signing. If he finds his game, it will be a massive steal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versace Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Solid signing. I believe he can turn things around and become a top 6 stud for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niloc009 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I for one am not so optimistic about this signing. Minny and Oilers fans had absolutely nothing good to say about him: http://www.hockeywilderness.com/2011/6/29/2249544/why-you-should-not-want-your-team-to-sign-cam-barker http://oilacumen.blogspot.ca/2012/05/050512-cam-barker-then-and-now.html He could be this year's Peter Schaefer. I still think that we should've signed Morrison last off season. And we are passing on Jim Vandermeer... at least he is a proven vet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blame Obama Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 from being 3rd overall, wouldnt that kick you in the butt to be your best in the NHL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70seven Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 This is a typical aquisition for the Nux of late... Higgins and Lapierre were in the same boat, but have managed to find a way to contribute. Booth was also trending downwards. (He has this season to prove his worth) This is likley his last stop in the league for Barker, should he be unable to find a productive role, and at 700,000, its really not much of a gamble, and he could always be a decent addition to the Wolves should he be placed on waivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Cam Barker is now trending in Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NP-4815162342 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Tanev has the 6th spot over Alberts and barker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Vandermeer is proven in the way that he's "proven" that he's near useless. Barker's been useless in the same way, but at least he's had a good NHL season to his name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understand Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I thought he was pretty tough with size, but after checking his fights on youtube, I am disappointed. Alberts is even better than him. We should go for the Jimmy V guy instead of Cam Barker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SledgeHockeyRules Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I like this signing for a couple reasons: 1) A depth defense man with a lot of potential and skill 2) Was part of a winning culture in Chicago before being tossed into rebuilding projects, which may have effected his motivation 3) If, Cam Barker has a history of substance abuse (alcohol), lets not forget that BC has the toughest drinking laws in Canada. The threat of what could happen if he makes a mistake while drinking should help him (and the organization) keep Cam's focus on hockey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaMash Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I think the problem in Minnesota and Edmonton was they still expected him to be "the guy", even though his substance abuse issues sort of skewed his career trajectory. He wont have pressure on him in Vancouver to be "the guy", he just has to be consistent. I'm all for the signing. If he works out, you get a solid defenseman at a heck of a good price. If he doesn't, we send him to the minors. I don't know how anyone can complain about this, it's practically zero risk aside from the money coming out of Aquillini's wallet if we send him to the AHL. Plus, comeback stories are always nice if they work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I ain't complaining. Very good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
key2thecup Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 STEAL, he will definitely accelerate in this environment. GREAT signing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhinogator Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 so we got a pylon whos skates are planted into 2 concrete buckets. hmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soren5556 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I think it's a good signing, he hasn't been on a contender team in awhile and maybe knowing that he is now even as depth will give him a reason to fight for a top 6 spot. If he could get back into the form he had when he was in chicago it would be a steal of a signing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 http://www.hockeywilderness.com/2011/6/29/2249544/why-you-should-not-want-your-team-to-sign-cam-barker Can't see this guy bumping Tanev or Alberts. At least it's a two way contract. Anyone know how many more contracts the Nucks have left? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustapha Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 This signing seems to anticipate a possible injury to a d-man this season. Barker will have limited minutes with a healthy lineup, but I will admit he is more experienced than an average callup if injuries force a shakeup on the backend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dank.sinatra Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Is he still a drunk? I hope so I've missed the Canucks having a boozer since SOB left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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