hockeyville88 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I like the ideas of those who are suggesting he come on board with the team's management. That would be sweet. Manny is such a smart player and so well respected as a person. He still looks like he has a few more years in him as a player but it would have to be at a similar salary to now. Nothing close to or over $1 million IMO. He's valuable but doesn't bring any offense at all to the table. I don't know if it's worth it though, to keep him around just for faceoff duty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice orca Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 We need to stop having a love-in with every decent human on this team. He's been pretty much useless out there outside of faceoofs, time to get rid of him. No need to keep him around in hopes he regains a form many of you are over-rating. He was never anything more than a 'good' third line centre. We have better options now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalie13 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Could we sign him to a 2 way contract? Where he could earn top dollar in the NHL 1mill+ but could be moved safely back and forth between the minors where he could work with Gaunce and Jensen. I would be happy to pay him a little more if he would agree to moving back and forth at short notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Do people not realize how important Manny's faceoff abilities are to our system? He's one of the best in the game. If we've got a defensive zone draw with a 1 goal lead and 30 seconds left in the game, who do you want out there taking draws? Of course it's Manny. A faceoff win in those situations can be the difference between a win and a loss. And in the playoffs, it's even that much more important. Never underestimate the value of a faceoff specialist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Faceoff stats are important, sure. But you know what's more important? being able to play defense and offense... if we all want to feel bad for him, then just give him a job as a special coach for faceoffs or something then. He's not very good at this point and never been the same since the injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 If he's winning faceoffs then he is playing well defensively. You ever stop and think that maybe these "personal reasons" are what's throwing him off his game? You don't just dump one of your veteran leaders because they're struggling. You work with them and get them back on their game. What if we just cut Raymond after last season? That would have been a big mistake, considering he's been one of our best forwards so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I have no idea what these personal problems are, but he was bad last year too. But can the Canucks get someone who is actually better? I'm not sure about that, the Canucks 4th line has been terrible for so long. However, this becomes less of an issue once Kesler and Booth come back. Maybe my expectations for him are just too high, I'm not even sure anymore, but he's a fringe NHLer at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jovocop55 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 if he wanna stay here, probably have to sign a 1 mil a yr deal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Provost Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I remember when the Canucks signed Malhotra to take over Kesler's defensive responsibilities and allow him to play a more offensive game which resulted in an amazing season for #17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Hopefully him and his family are ok. People love to rip on the guy, but we really could have used him tonight during the final minutes for some of those draws in our own end. I'd love to see him come back on a cheaper contract as a 4th line option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dildo Faggins Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I read the other day a sports editor saying that if Malhotra's injury hadnt happened, they probably would have won the cup. I never thought about it like before myself but he is probably right. The Canucks were simply unstoppable when they had him in the line up at full force, prior to the injury. They were still great after but it had a huge trickle down effect on the entire team. His importance to their success that year cannot be overstated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodee Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Well you can't win a SC without a good/great faceoff winner. Don't count Manny out yet. I love the way some of you guys are always ready to right off someone who took a career threatening injury playing for this team and who gives so much time to the Community and yet others who seem less worthy get fawned over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc_devil Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Heaven forbid your number 1 center Hendrick be able to take some defensive facoffs but that's has been another one of AV's problems.One that's really hard to figure out? As it was one of Hendrick's jobs before AV but then AV likes his defensive specialists. Coaching has made this an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalie13 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Heaven forbid your number 1 center Hendrick be able to take some defensive facoffs but that's has been another one of AV's problems.One that's really hard to figure out? As it was one of Hendrick's jobs before AV but then AV likes his defensive specialists. Coaching has made this an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmaster Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Maholtra has become a good 4th line centre; - best face off man on the team - good defensive play - great short handed player This is worth >1M and he should come back for that type of salary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIBdaQUIB Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Bob McKenzie's comments last night were a bit disturbing, about how Manny isn't practising with the team but is working out on his own. There could be a perfectly logical explanation but nobody seems to be forthcoming with one. It may be nothing big but it is rather odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rb4u Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Thought the fella just had a baby and that is the reason why he missed last nights game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Biestra Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 They'll keep him until the end of the year for his faceoff ability. After that, he may be retained if he takes a sizeable discount. Even if we don't, some team will pay him < 1 mil I mean, we gave RYAN JOHNSON 1.1 million for his faceoffs, and Malhotra is far better at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Biestra Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Big supporter of Malhotra, but if he keeps playing after this year, I picture him entering the "Mike Keane phase" of his career, possibly becoming a semi-legendary player/coach at the minor league level. He seems to have a hard time keeping up physically these days. I hope he regains his form, but the odds are against it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPizzle Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 He will be resigned but for less. You people underestimate the leadership and character he brings to the team. Additionally, you can't complain about his faceoff and defensive abilities which are both huge for this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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