vcrguy Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 So if you could only choose one of these two players for the next 4 years, who would you choose..............considering contract, overall health, salary, play over the last 3 years, etc. In my books they are both overrated based on salary but I'd choose Burrows because he's not hurt 50% of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigs Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Burrows. The heart combined with the clutch performances in the past? You really can't beat it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c00kies Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Kesler. Without him we have no 2nd line. He also brings tenacity and leadership, just like Burrows, but he also has more skill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcrguy Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Kesler. Without him we have no 2nd line. He also brings tenacity and leadership, just like Burrows, but he also has more skill. But isn't Burrows on our second and sometimes first line already??? So what does that already say about us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 If these guys are overrated, then what do you call this thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabatoge95 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 If I had to pick one I would go with Kesler. He is just more important to this team and a better overall player. Also without him we don't have a second line. But they will both probably retire as Canucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiznak Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Burrows. Assuming both Sedins sign an extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c00kies Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 But isn't Burrows on our second and sometimes first line already??? So what does that already say about us. A lot of teams have and use complimentary players, such as Kunitz in Pittsburgh. Would you say Kunitz is a top line forward? Probably not, but he melds well with the top line players and allows the talent to be spread throughout the lineup.This is the case with Burrows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeburn Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Burrows in a heart beat, and for a lot of reasons - - equal grit and physical play - consistent grit and physical play - moveable up and down the lines (without building chips on his shoulder) - more able (or simply more willing?) to adapt to his linemates strengths to make a stronger team (rather than seemingly always needing to show he's a solo star) - more durable (or at least doesn't talk about his injuries and then about how he's not using his injuries as an excuse) - better team attitude (haven't seen even a flash of Kesler's "it's about me" style) - consistently over the years has plugged the timely clutch goals (not just the odd game) - took the "home town" discount (rather than just talked about how other guys should) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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vcrguy Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 A lot of teams have and use complimentary players, such as Kunitz in Pittsburgh. Would you say Kunitz is a top line forward? Probably not, but he melds well with the top line players and allows the talent to be spread throughout the lineup.This is the case with Burrows. Kunitz was invited to the Canadian team Olympic try out. Burrows wasn't.............please don't compare these players any more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Burrows in a heart beat, and for a lot of reasons - - equal grit and physical play - consistent grit and physical play - moveable up and down the lines (without building chips on his shoulder) - more able (or simply more willing?) to adapt to his linemates strengths to make a stronger team (rather than seemingly always needing to show he's a solo star) - more durable (or at least doesn't talk about his injuries and then about how he's not using his injuries as an excuse) - better team attitude (haven't seen even a flash of Kesler's "it's about me" style) - consistently over the years has plugged the timely clutch goals (not just the odd game) - took the "home town" discount (rather than just talked about how other guys should) Constantly 'sets us all straight' about Coho. Also constantly throws Kesler under the bus. Bush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c00kies Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Kunitz was invited to the Canadian team Olympic try out. Burrows wasn't.............please don't compare these players any more! Kunitz also went there because Crosby is there. The Sedins didn't get invited to Canada's Olympic tryout, for obvious reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Have to keep Kesler based on both contract/NTC and ability. We have a few guys JUST like Burrows with varying skill sets in Hansen Higgins Santorelli. Burrows is that utility player coaches salivate over and sadly is more cap friendly. love em both but if one had to go for many reasons Burrows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangelos Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Have to go with Burrows. Think he's got better hockey sense than Kesler which is evident in his ability to play with the Sedins. Age is a concern, but I'd say after 3 surgeries for Kesler, Burrows' body is probably in better shape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynrgee Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 There are qualities in both these guys that I like, but if I had to choose I would say Burrows because of his consistency in play and just his humble nature in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Kesler easily. Only player who can play the 2C spot. Burrows isn't in the lineup and we are winning games, shows that we can play without him for atleast a short amount of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Healthy Kesler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrik Kesler Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Burrows. His 109 5 on 5 goals since 2008/09 is the most on the team during that timespan and says all I need to know about who I'd rather have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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