Boudrias Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Well said. Sad to see every time Raymond's name is mentioned on this, or any other NHL forum certain Canuck fans just have to come on and bad mouth the guy. He is not here anymore, let him go and find a place to play without so many of you spewing your venom at him. Even the local media seem to think he is still their whipping boy, sad this market is not happy unless they have someone to crap on. Never makes me change my opinion on the player, but I sure have to wonder about some of you and the so-called professionals in this market Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancaster Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Maybe not from you jerks but he will be missed by me! That guy has been through a lot, he broke his back so no wonder he falles lots and dosn't play as well as I know he can. I have back problems too, once you injure your back it never goes back to being 100%. Plus you can't expect him to be a player like Ryan Kesler or the Sedins. He didn't just sail into the NHL like a lot of the players did, have you ever read about his childhood? Yeah he grew up on a farm, I live on a farm and it is so hard to get time to do things that I want, it is no different then with him he was working a lot harder then you thought of working just to get the chores done and school and then get to go play hockey. He is and always will be 100% better of a better person then you ever will be! If you don't like him you can keep it to yourself for once and not write stuff like that on a thread like this. Mason Raymond you will be missed!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollarAndADream Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 I'm not watching the game but Raymond has a shorthanded goal and an assist on Kadri's goal so far during TOR/PHI preseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Methinks many fans live viscerally through the players they follow. Since they cannot accept the setbacks that Raymond has suffered then the only option becomes criticism. Not knowing Mason Raymond I can not pass judgment on him. From what I observed the guy had speed to burn and a excellent attitude. If anything I thought the Canucks blew his development by bringing him to the NHL to early. He spent 2 years at the college level and less than 40 games in the AHL. Hanson as a comparison spent 3 seasons in the AHL. When Raymond broke in with the Canucks he was the fastest player on the team. Crawford had a talent deprived roster and Raymond stuck because of his speed. I always wondered what his NHL career would have done if he had spent a year or two in the AHL. Even if his offensive game was inconsistent I thought his speed and anticipation would have made him an ideal 3rd line winger with a PK ability. We might never know unless he sticks with another team which can capitalize on that potential. I cannot wait to see Raymond score a spinarama shutout win for the Laffers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyWalton Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Raymond got a goal and an assist today for the Leafs and their fans are acting like he is the second coming,, they want him signed now. If the Leafs sign Raymond he could have a good year,he has lots of protection on that team,,but I still feel better he is gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 If Raymond and Lappy have career years we'll never hear the end of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Killer Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 i was at the game and i can honestly say it's a close toss up between kadri and raymond as far as who was the best player on the ice. they had good chemistry. also, paul ranger looked really good. raymond wasn't bad, it was just time for him to move on from vancouver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gustavo Fring Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I'm really pullin' for the guy. Literally playing for a job right now. Newborn baby has got to eat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksSayEh Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Sick goal today, he has game, gonna have a great year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyril Sneer Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Always had a soft sport for the guy. I guess I have compassion for guys that break their back battling for our teams glory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyWalton Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Always had a soft sport for the guy. I guess I have compassion for guys that break their back battling for our teams glory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 If Raymond and Lappy have career years we'll never hear the end of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flapjacks Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Hope he gets something going for him! Glad he at least has a PTO right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter.S-Kerouac Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 may ray for a mill is a steal! TO can't afford to loose Fransen by signing him. So I wish him luck wherever he lands and I hope he makes the haters cry into their beer when he is finally used properly and has a great season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCanuck Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Doubt the Leafs will even make the playoffs, so might as well get Raymond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toews Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 If Raymond and Lappy have career years we'll never hear the end of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Is this some sort of threat towards Franson that we're going to sign Raymond if you don't lower your price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phamda Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Is this some sort of threat towards Franson that we're going to sign Raymond if you don't lower your price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v3n Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I don't think so. Franson is willing to sign a cheap one year deal but Nonis wants him at cheap long term. I think Nonis may move Liles and sign both Franson and Raymond. At least that's what I would be trying to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merci Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Raymond defined playing great in mean nothing games. And was an absolute no show falling down waste of a spot in games that mattered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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