CanKnucklehead89 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I just wanted to express how great it is to see Raymond playing well again. I was one of the legion of fans calling for him to be traded or benched or anything really to keep him off the ice but but he's playing great and it's wonderful to see the confidence that he's playing with and the fun that he seems to be having. He seems like a good guy and a really hard worker so I'm happy that things seem to have turned around for him and he's been able to overcome that horrible injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksSayEh Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 He's gonna make an impact in the playoffs. Beleive it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I just wanted to express how great it is to see Raymond playing well again. I was one of the legion of fans calling for him to be traded or benched or anything really to keep him off the ice but but he's playing great and it's wonderful to see the confidence that he's playing with and the fun that he seems to be having. He seems like a good guy and a really hard worker so I'm happy that things seem to have turned around for him and he's been able to overcome that horrible injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucks_rule1 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Raymond, Ballard and a 1st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck cole Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Raymond, Ballard and a 1st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vansicle Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I just think people pick a guy they want to hate and start looking fr anything they can find to confirm what they already believe. In another thread, I saw someone posted a comment about him "looking more like a Hollywood actor than a hockey player". Seriously. That was the argument. I mean, he can't help it that he's extremely handsome. I mean, I think he purposely got hit in the face with a puck to make it fair for the other players, but it ended up making him even more handsome . . . But seriously, what more does a player have to do to be appreciated? He's recovered from a spinal injury that could have ended his career. He's expanded his "perimeter game" to include the perimeter of the blue ice. He's been playing fantastic this season and there is no reason to think that won't translate to the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I just think people pick a guy they want to hate and start looking fr anything they can find to confirm what they already believe. In another thread, I saw someone posted a comment about him "looking more like a Hollywood actor than a hockey player". Seriously. That was the argument. I mean, he can't help it that he's extremely handsome. I mean, I think he purposely got hit in the face with a puck to make it fair for the other players, but it ended up making him even more handsome . . . But seriously, what more does a player have to do to be appreciated? He's recovered from a spinal injury that could have ended his career. He's expanded his "perimeter game" to include the perimeter of the blue ice. He's been playing fantastic this season and there is no reason to think that won't translate to the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jägermeister Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Raymond, Ballard and a 1st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brahma Bull Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Might actually have some value to it now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menace Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Everyone loves a comeback!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananas Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Raymond, Ballard and a 1st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losing With Pride Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 As I said in previous years, he is great on the PK, and his speed makes the opposing dmen a bit more cautious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_Cathode Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Oh man, that offer's value just keeps going up and up! At this rate, we really will be able to trade for Ovechkin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BedBeats™2.0 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Im very pleased for him too. He looks like a different player than what we have seen previously. He is finally looking up and making really great passing plays with his speed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Goose- Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I was one of the few people defending him when every night their would be a thread calling for him to be axed. I'm really happy he's playing well again, because his potential is huge. The back injury hasn't phased him it seems. Favorite player on the Canucks for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Goose- Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Do ble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deized_kanuck604 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 mayray gets a point tonight.right time. Right place.great shot! This kid is going to be great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklehead44 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Haha I don't even think I would do Raymond, Ballard and a 1st for Ovechkin. Ovy and MayRay have the same number of goals, and Ovi carries a 9.5 million dollar cap hit. Since being pairing with Schroeder Raymond has played much better (9 points in 12 games?). He has 6 points in his last 6 games and has points in 5 of his last 6, showing he putting up consistent points as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I mean, he can't help it that he's extremely handsome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodee Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Firstly, he now appears to be fit. The long layoff, while not putting that 5-10lbs on I would have liked, has had the desired effect in fitness terms. Secondly, a word here for Schroeder. (a player who I thought was not ready) He is tailor made for Raymond (as is Hansen) because Schroeder in particular knows how to pass and pass accurately. More importantly WHEN to pass. Effective transition is all about changing the angle and focal point of attack. (something Booth has yet to learn) Schroeder played the very same way with Billy Sweatt, another speedster if anyone watched them together in Chicago. This is why I would keep these 3 together. Unlike last year's 2nd line they compliment each other and by doing so appear to be far more effective. Let Kesler and Booth sort themselves out. I reckon if they don't Booth is going to either drop down the lines or will be traded. We can't afford a 2nd line of 3 individuals, it makes it too easy for the opposition. PS Just a note on Billy Sweatt. I watch all the Chicago games on ESPN America and he, Gordon, Climie and Conn are really putting it together just now. Sweatt has developed a tougher edge to his game and is becoming a real thorn in the side of AHL defence men. I don't think he is far away from another trip up to Vancouver..........maybe next season when I'm sure he will be more ready to grab his chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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