votrechien Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Canucks will likely have one of the lowest GAA in the league this year and he'll likely subsequently end up with some decent looking stats no matter how well/bad he plays. As long as he doesn't completely eat $h!t he'll probably end up with a contract with someone for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilya Mikheyev 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...
CookieCrumbs Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Absolutely no harm in this. Last chance for this dude, and I'm sure he knows it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin77 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Reference to a certain sports movie where a GM is played by a certain actor who employs a theoretical approach to signing players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin77 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...
Tangerines Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 A lot of people on the hf boards are so upset over this signing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dion Phaneuf Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Hopefully he regains his touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin77 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 http://www.hockeywil...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...
Dustin77 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...
Trebreh Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Isnt he on PTO? I guess they already saw enough to sign him... Personally, I wanted Vandermeer cause i felt he is what the Canucks need in the blueline, butttttt i guess MG wanted another project. 700k is alright for a 7th/8th defenceman, the Oilers signed this guy at 2.5m last year LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I like this signing, low risk and maybe he could turn out, either way a solid depth option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Karlsson Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Can he play the right side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouria Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Anyone else think that with this signing, it might be better to send Tanev down and give him top line minutes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Provost Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I think it is just crazy that he was a 3rd overall pick behind Ovechkin and Malkin.... talk about a drop off in talent Fine signing, better than Rome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaches Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I like it. Hamhuis-Bieksa Garrison-Edler Ballard-Tanev Alberts-Barker Most likely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etsen3 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I'm not a Cam Barker fan at all, but nothing wrong with a cheap depth signing that can be sent down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Good deal. Like I mentioned before in the other thread: He's 26. Huge frame. Statistically has had very solid seasons before. You would be dumb not to offer the guy a contract if there was room for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdeath Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I honestly really like this signing. He's pretty far removed from two-time World Junior champ and top prospect Cam Barker but the guy managed to at least stay a 0 on +/- in Edmonton while throwing some hits. I think he can do alright in the Canucks' scheme, and it's not exactly a massive risk if he fails to impress as a 7th/8th D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouria Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Good deal. Like I mentioned before in the other thread: He's 26. Huge frame. Statistically has had very solid seasons before. You would be dumb not to offer the guy a contract if there was room for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 First we have to see how he plays before giving him top 6 minutes. People should temper their expectations of this guy and see how he does first. It could be like Peter Schaefer all over again or it could be like the Chris Higgins rejuvenation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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