DFergy Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 "@JamiesonCanucks: #Canucks need another D-man and one they're looking at is Douglas Murray. http://t.co/GeYnzdmF3a" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
мeтpо Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 This means bye bye Tanev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 This means bye bye Tanev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaches Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 This means bye bye Tanev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Would not mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Too slow. The guy is a physical beast, but he gets danced by faster forwards way too easily. And at 33 he's bound to just get slower. Pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
мeтpо Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Currently we're at, with tanev: Hamhuis-Bieksa Edler-Garrison ????-Tanev Weber So no, not bye bye Tanev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danthecanucksfan Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Damn I dont want Tanev to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucks_fo_life Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 The Canucks have been kicking the tires on huge free agent defenceman Douglas Murray, his agent confirmed on Tuesday morning. “We’ve talked to them off and on all summer,” said player agent Anton Thun. “At this point we’re not close to signing. There are a group of clubs that have interest, so it comes down to the right circumstances and the right dollars. At this point in time there’s a gridlock in terms of cap space and money availability with a number of clubs. Until some of that shakes out and the dominoes start to fall, I think the market is going to be tight. Whenever that starts to shake out, we’ll react accordingly as to what might be the right place.” The Canucks have just six defencemen signed to NHL contracts next season – two under the usual number – and two of those are fringer Yannick Weber and rookie Frank Corrado. Even if they get a deal done for restricted free agent Chris Tanev, that leaves the blueline numbers one short. Canucks assistant GM Laurence Gilman has acknowledged the team is looking to add a D-man with NHL experience. Gilman said Murray is just one in a group of defencemen the team is considering. “We are looking to add another NHL calibre defenceman to our group and have had discussions with numerous agents regarding various players currently available in the market,” Gilman said in a text message. Murray, 33, is nothing if not imposing. He’s listed at 6-foot-3 and 245 pounds, but that seems light to anyone who’s stood next to the native of Bromma, Sweden. His strengths are positional play, penalty kill, shot-blocking, making it unpleasant for opposing players to hang out near his goaltender’s crease and standing up for teammates when necessary. In his eight seasons in San Jose, Murray spent time playing on the top defence pair with Dan Boyle, but the last two seasons was a third-pairing player as his foot-speed became more of a factor. The Sharks moved him at last season’s trade deadline to Pittsburgh in a move to get faster and younger. Murray, who just finished a four-year deal that paid him $2.5 million per, wasn’t re-signed by the Penguins. Would he be a fit in Vancouver? You would think that new head coach John Tortorella would like his shot-blocking and toughness, but mobility may or may not be a concern depending the role he’s given. Also, Murray’s salary demands will play a major role in the discussion. The Canucks are about $4.3 million under the salary cap, but need to sign Tanev as well. Thun said there’s no rush to get a deal done. “We’ve identified a number of places that would be beneficial to both Douglas and the hockey club,” said Thun. “Douglas is somewhat of a unique player, but I think his skill set fits well in certain situations and not in others. Part of what we’re trying to do is make sure it’s the right fit where ever he goes, so the players he’s playing with are complementary to him and he’s complementary to them.” http://blogs.theprov..._medium=twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
мeтpо Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Too slow. The guy is a physical beast, but he gets danced by faster forwards way too easily. And at 33 he's bound to just get slower. Pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Him playing with Edler would be interesting. Maybe Edler wouldn't be so afraid to throw his body around more consistently if he knew he had a guy that could stand up for him. Hamhuis Bieksa Edler Murray Garrison Tanev The D definitely looks better with another NHL caliber defenseman in there. My only worry is his foot speed. I can see a team like the Hawks, Blues, or Kings, walking all around him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdubuya Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Do we still have Alberts? Not saying he's better than Murray but after a rocky start I think he fits in nicely on the bottom pairing for dirt cheap. Regardless I think either would be good cause you never know when you'll need a big strong stay at homer to clear a big body presence in front of the net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFergy Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 Canucklas Murray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgson!! Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Better than Fistric.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 He throws his body infront of the net on the PK and block shots and lays punishing hits... you're saying you would not want him on the 3rd pairing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Swansons Moustache Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 The D core is really missing that big physical presence. I'd be more than happy with Murray, Fristic or Alberts. I hope MG signs O'Byrne too for the right side. It would allow the team to handle the bigger gritty teams finally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
мeтpо Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I love that part of his game, don't get me wrong. I like how he's an intimidating presence too. The fact remains that his foot speed has always been a problem, and it's appeared to get worse in the last couple years. Against fast teams in the West, you've gotta have a mobile D. Maybe if he was paired with a faster D-man it would counter, but I'm not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberries Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 too slow imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Depends on salary-to-value ratio. If he comes at a bottom-pairing price, then yay. If top-4, then boo. I wouldn't get too excited about it. imho K-Con may have been a better option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absent Canuck Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I would like to see the price tag but I wouldnt mind if Gillis pumped Murrays tires for a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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