Smashian Kassian Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 The only flaw in that is how come he's not with another team? Surely we'd give him up for next to nothing, why are no teams picking up this stud that armchair coaches singled out to be "the next Bure" laughably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthNinja Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 He is playing in the KHL and is a star over there, I'm sure FLA would like to have him in NA, but he left for the KHL before we made that trade with FLA, so right now there is really no hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck73_3 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 He is playing in the KHL and is a star over there, I'm sure FLA would like to have him in NA, but he left for the KHL before we made that trade with FLA, so right now there is really no hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Karlsson Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 He was also a star (and an all-star) in the AHL. Back to back 20 goal seasons (13 more assists/points in the second back to back), a +7 in his last season with 10 points in 14 playoff games as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossi Vaananen Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 This thread has the potential to be epic, with not a single poster staying on topic. Once again, does anyone have another update from 1130? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeak Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 This thread has the potential to be epic, with not a single poster staying on topic. Once again, does anyone have another update from 1130? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Karlsson Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Forgot about this, he had more heart then half of our team! hahaha lol but back to topic, i would like to know if anyone has an update as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebreh Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I used your simple and vague argument and then used other players as an example of how your argument/point was simple and vague. But you suggested I was comparing them on skill level; which I never did. I have had someone agree with my point, and point out to you that, you may not have intended to say what you said, but the way you worded it made it seem as such. Yet you are continuing to argue it. So simply - you are arguing Leddy is the same as Tanev, BECAUSE they are young, play sheltered minutes, and have the potential to be top 4 D - (as you can see....no mention of their skill and taken from what YOU said)..... If you cannot see the vagueness and fallacy in that argument.... then as I have said before... I don't know what to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etsen3 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I don't get why alot of you say Ballard has been constintly good but its a known fact he had 3 turn overs and was minus 2 in the Coyotes game. So are the smart Canuck fans implying that Ballard was scratched bc AV thinks he's ugly? There has much more to it than the way the guys look. I think we, as a fan, tend to think we are smarter or know what's going on more than the staff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCanuck Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Shirokov was soft defensively and not fast enough. Ballard will stay with the team, his speed and puck movement skills are useful against physical teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Karlsson Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Shirokov was soft defensively and not fast enough. Ballard will stay with the team, his speed and puck movement skills are useful against physical teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeak Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Yes they are the same in that respect. so whats the problem? like i said, you're the one thats comparing their skills which i never did. What you said is Leddy is a better defenceman because he plays an offensive role didnt you not? And i came back at you saying that they play a different style but you just cant accept that fact. What exactly is your point? All youre doing is assuming and putting words in my mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everybody Hates Raymond Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 The only flaw in that is how come he's not with another team? Surely we'd give him up for next to nothing, why are no teams picking up this stud that armchair coaches singled out to be "the next Bure" laughably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad_Duck Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Crow is another Canuck coach who stayed 2 years past his shelf life . I joke, I joke...or do I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thema Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I'm not exactly a fan but he hasn't been bad enough to scratch for TWO straight games. AV is a fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck73_3 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 He signed in the KHL while the Canucks wouldn't play him. Got traded to FLA but stayed in Russia. He was nearly PPG last season in Russia, and missed/underperformed a lot in 2012-13 due to injury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanBeef Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Ballard has the second best givewaway/takeaway ratio on the Canucks after Tanev only 8 giveaways for both and 9 takeaways for Ballard, 11 for Tanev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucks_Hockey_101 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 It's starting to look like things maybe coming apart in Lotus Land. 1) The way the Cody H deal went down was kind fo ugly 2) Manny's situation looks like it could have been handled better and is still an issue 3) the goalie situation, which is a hold-over form last year's SC exit 4) Some of Kesler and his agents comments and disagreements publicly with management 5) The apparent bias against Ballard - no room for error compared to other D 6) Hearing from the rookies that teh coach doesn't talk to them and explain what is rexpected of them but puts them in positions they can't succeed (Schroeder on 4th line C) Just some examples bu the say where there's smoke there's fire. Seems to me there is far too much drama and personnel conflict/disconnect. along with questionable treatment of certain players. Let's not forget Linden and Naslund , two of the greatest Nucks ever, both had issues with management. Lots of little things can add up to a big thing and maybe it explains the disconnected team we are seeing on the ice. THe players are aware of all these things (and more) and are not immune to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallstreetamigo Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 You would root for him? I guess you defending every negative post about him as if you feel some personal responsibility to stand up for him wasnt obvious enough. Your not a Canucks fan, your just in love with Ballard, do you have 4.2 Million laying around, we will trade him to you and you can brush his hair and praise him in the comforts of your own bedroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlife Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 AV HATES BALLARD! AV WON'T LET BALLARD PLAY HIS SYSTEM! AV IS DUMZ!! Oh wait. Rick BOWNESS deals with the defense. Not AV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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