zombieksa Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Booth+Ballard will be gone, Raymond and (hopefully) Roy will stay. Rounds out our lineup more. Sedins - finesse but not speedy. Burrows+Kesler - a mix of speed and skill. Kassian - becoming a power foward mold Raymond - Speedy finesse player. I think every top 6 needs that speedy guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Vanderhoek Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Considering we kept Mason Raymond over our former first rounder Michael Grabner....I don't see them letting him go, anyone that doesn't see that Mason Raymond is dedicated to the Canucks & that the Canucks are equally dedicated to him is just blind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Juice Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 As much as I have a hatred for Mason Raymond, this year, he's proved me wrong and he's out of my doghouse now.. Although I may want to see him play another 82 game season just before my opinions switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duodenum Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Won't miss him or his 16 points in 51 career playoff games (fail). He's always been one of our most useless players in the playoffs. Time to bring a true 2nd line winger onto the team this summer. Get rid of Booth + Raymond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poetica Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Own up to your own mistake don't be a woman about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleShield Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 We're losing 13.75 million once we get rid of Booth, Ballard and Luongo. We can definitely afford to offer MayRay 2-2.5 million of the 15 we would then have available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xereau Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 I'd keep Raymond around for atleast 2 more seasons, at his current salary. He is too streaky for more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gustavo Fring Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 It depends. With higgins signed it seems as tho raymond won't be with us anymore. Also I think with the way gillis has run the show, he'll be looking to add grit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
How the west was won Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Raymond is a fringe second line player who is soft and there are enough of those type players on the Canucks, and having him play on the second line just eats up a spot for Jensen. Which I'm not convinced that Jensen is a good fit to play with kesler but he brings a similar(ish) offensive component that Raymond does at an entry level contract The third line is looking real set with wingers Higgins and Hanson, and Hanson is also due for a raise in after next year and will most likely be offered 2.5-3 mil. I would honestly like to see Gaunce on the second or centering the third line next year given he's ready: Sedin ---------- Sedin -------- Burrows Gaunce/Roy - Kesler -------- Kassian Higgins ------- Roy/Gaunce - Hansen ? --------------- Lappy --------- Weise But either way, the realistic call is that the Canucks need better second line players, have to get rid of Booth, Ballard, and Luongo so they will have cap room for press boxers and Raymond just doesn't fit/ is less valuable than Hansen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noheart Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 It's the evolution of a hockey team, and a hockey player. Throw Raymond on a young or rebuilding team like the Flames, he is a 1st liner, and a leader. He has been through the ultimate in adversity and will set a great example. He lives in Cochrane I fully expect this to happen. It's sad and I wish it didn't have to be like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raph Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 I think dumping Booth would be better asset management. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckNORRIS4Cup Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Problem is, who would cost less that could play on the 2nd line? He also needs Schroeder back up, it was one of the bright spots this year (how the line played) but no we have Ebbet.... LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobopan Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 We'll see how he does in the playoffs. I too have my doubts if he is back next year but a good playoff showing would change that quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dank.sinatra Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Really hoping we ditch booth and keep Raymond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belsy91 Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 I believe it will be, he is not a top 6 player but a very good 3rd liner on the right team. Doesnt fit here IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossram Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 It's the end of Raymond. Even if they offload Ballard and Luongo somehow, there's no way to fit him under the cap and still fill out a roster. Gillis cut him on his last contract. Raymond is having a decent year and this is his only chance to cash out. He'll easily get more than Higgins and as a UFA will probably get 3.5 million+ from someone. Canucks can't match that. He would have to take a real hometown discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understand Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Other GMs are not stupid, u think the GMs out there will throw 3.5 millon to Mason Raymond? Let Raymond tests his free agent market, he will find out very quickly that he is not worth a penny more than our team is willing to pay him. Of course, if skating fast along the board counts for points, then sure, gives him 4 or 5 millions coz he is good at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollumpus Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Raymond is playing well enough that the team should consider re-signing him. His production for this season puts him on a par with what he did in 09 - 10. He could likely be re-signed for a similar amount as he did in 10 - 11. regards, G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Raymond is playing well enough that the team should consider re-signing him. His production for this season puts him on a par with what he did in 09 - 10. He could likely be re-signed for a similar amount as he did in 10 - 11. regards, G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksSayEh Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 I just got his jersey so he better stay put. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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