canuck73_3 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I don't like Weise and never have. I'm not "turning" on anybody. So, don't lump me into that category. Seriously... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuxFan09 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Whatever will we do without Aaron Volpatti???? For crying out loud we lost a dime a dozen player we could replace in less than 5 minutes give me a break you people... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck73_3 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 You're off base here. No, we can't get too upset over losing a 4th liner but at the same time guys like this are valuable. Take a guy like Zac Rinaldo on the Flyers. He played the same kind of role for the Flyers (tough guy, fighter, big hitter) and as he got ice time consistently he improved and now I believe he has a couple goals. Rinaldo was a staple on the Flyers' 4th line as was Volpatti on the Canucks' 4th line and the Canucks lost him to waivers because they "wanted to free up a roster spot". Well, I hope that free roster spot is used for someone worthwhile or they just completely wasted a nice asset, 4th line player or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Mind Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 What were they thinking?? This is so frustrating to see the perfect fit for our 4th line gone for nothing! Bad move after bad move it seems. I've lost faith in this team's ability to make a good decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice orca Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Can't wait for Volpatti to knock Weise out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck73_3 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 You make it sound easy, yet no player, besides maybe Lapierre, has been able to consistently place in the top 20 in hits in the NHL and provide a physical presence for the Canucks like Volpatti has. If players like him are easy to replace, why has he been the ONLY one who can accomplish this seemingly simple task out of the dozens of guys tried out on the 4th line over the years. Also, the Capitals are 3rd last in the league, which means Volpatti didn't make it that far through waivers. Only two teams passed on him before the Caps eagerly scooped him up. He's a solid 4th liner who brings a much needed physical skillset to the table, the type of player every team needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonny_Bohonos_14 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Maybe GMGM asked gillis to put Volpatti on waivers for good graces to preclude a trade? highly unlikely.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sestito29 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Guys! Guys! it's OK....we called up ANDREW EBBET! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garthsbutcher Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Bottom line, Volpatti new his role, never complained. Much better option that pee wee weise . If there were several claims in for him then the management simply blew it by not getting even a draft pick back in a trade. We have zero grit and have now become even easier to play against. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DalesArmy Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Just wait until next season when we have to squeak under the cap with some of the high priced under producing help we have now. We will have to shed over 10 million for the 2013/14 season. Who will have to go!!!! Who will take their place. There will be a number of players around the league on just about every team that will not be playing in the NHL next year due to this Cap reduction. This may look like a bigger mistake next year then it seems now. I hope I'm wrong. Gillis and Gilman, our Cap spesialists, will have their jobs cut out for them next season. Good luck in Washington Aaron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossbar and in Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 So much for being a harder team to play against. Not only do we lose an asset, but we become easier team to play against. A move like this does not inspire confidence in the gm. What do we have on the farm that has NHL speed and toughness? What is MG up to? I hope it's light at the end of the tunnel and not a train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I'd really like to climb in the minds of canucks brass and understand what they are thinking. This is absurd. Why don't we waive burrows while we're at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyfan87 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I really liked Volpatti. I didn't notice him out there which given his role was a positive thing. He wasn't slow or a defensive liability like many players in that position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck73_3 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I'd really like to climb in the minds of canucks brass and understand what they are thinking. This is absurd. Why don't we waive burrows while we're at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookieCrumbs Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 What a clueless post..classless as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I believe stuff like that has happened before. You ask X team to put a claim on your player, then you proceed to trade them a low pick or prospect for them. So wouldn't surprise me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollumpus Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 ...grumble... regards, G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck73_3 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 How is my post "clueless"? If you're going to call somebody out at least make some sense. What's "clueless" about wanting a fighter and player you respect to win a fight against a fighter and player you don't respect? Because Weise is a Canuck and Volpatti isn't? Yeah that makes lots of sense. When somebody becomes a Canuck it doesn't make you obligated to fall in love with them. Classless I can't take. Homers love to throw that word around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WL Canuck Fan Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I'd like someone to explain to me why this happened because I don't get why they put him on waivers in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Really waiving Volpatti= waiving Burrows? Why do you guys get your panties in a bunch over borderline NHLers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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