canucklehead44 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Booth has had moments but I still think he can bring a lot more to the plate. I would love to see him fight for better ice time and linemates instead of looking complacent on the third line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyville88 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Wow, if this is true, I LOVE Torts Dan Murphy @sportsnetmurph 1h Sure seems like #canucks David Booth will be a healthy scratch vs #islanders. If so, quite a message w/only 12 healthy forwards on trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250Integra Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Wow, if this is true, I LOVE Torts Dan Murphy @sportsnetmurph 1h Only because you have a thing against Booth and his religious beliefs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilduce39 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Wow, if this is true, I LOVE Torts Dan Murphy @sportsnetmurph 1h Yikes... hopefully a kick in the butt to get him driving to the net more often. Like other people have stated in the thread, considering we can't get rid of him.. we need him to get going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Can Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Wow, if this is true, I LOVE Torts Dan Murphy @sportsnetmurph 1h While I don't disagree with sitting Booth to light a fire under him, there are definitely more deserving players to bench. If this has anything to do with anything other then hockey, then Torts isn't the coach I thought he was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xur Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Booth is on pace for 10 goals this season. That works out to be $450,000 each goal. Kassian is on pace for 10 goals this season. That works out to be $85,000 each goal. One of these power forwards is earning his salary and one is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyville88 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Only because you have a thing against Booth and his religious beliefs. Absolutely not true. Not a chance I have a thing against a player who makes $4 million per season and who hasn't done a thing to earn that money. You have players like Burrows who played his heart out and did it all for $2 million per season. You have people who make minimum wage and still give their jobs all the effort they can. And then you have David Booth, an effective and talented player, who goes unnoticed on most nights. That is what I have against him. It has nothing to do with his beliefs. Manny Malhotra is equally religious and he is one of my favourite players. Don't make be out to be anti-religion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyville88 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Where I took issue with Booth's religion is when, the day after we were swept from the first round of the playoffs, he took to Twitter and basically said it was the will of God that all of that happened and that his performance (or lack thereof) was just part of God's plan. The fanbase was devastated. There are people in this world who work dangerous jobs for a fraction of the money. They don't get to sit pretty and get paid regardless of the level of work they do. Do a bad job and you don't get paid. Booth is not in that position. At least have some accountability dude. Don't blame it on God and walk away. Acknowledge that you didn't play up to expectations. Be ashamed that an organization brought you in to help them because they trusted you, and you let them down. As a fanbase, all we wanted from the players was one admission: "We didn't play well" David Booth posting what he did when the anger and hurt were still so fresh was a slap in the face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prana16 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 While I don't disagree with sitting Booth to light a fire under him, there are definitely more deserving players to bench. If this has anything to do with anything other then hockey, then Torts isn't the coach I thought he was. And what would suggest to you that this has anything to do with things other than Hockey? He's been completely ineffective (not the only one) and is being paid as a top 6 Hell even if it does have something to do with other things, maybe sharing the "good news" everytime you open your mouth gets on your teammates nerves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Wow, if this is true, I LOVE Torts Dan Murphy @sportsnetmurph 1h Please be a trade, please be a trade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyville88 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Doesn't get much worse than this for Booth lol Dan Murphy @sportsnetmurph 1m Its official. Andrew Alberts to replace David Booth in #canucks line-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoner. Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Yeah, I get the feeling Booth is going to be gone between now and the start of July. The only thing left to determine is whether someone will take him or if he'll be bought out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Can Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 And what would suggest to you that this has anything to do with things other than Hockey? He's been completely ineffective (not the only one) and is being paid as a top 6 Hell even if it does have something to do with other things, maybe sharing the "good news" everytime you open your mouth gets on your teammates nerves. I wouldn't say he's been completely ineffective. He's been solid defensively and has potted a few points. Definitely not worth what he's getting paid but at this point I don't look at the cap hit that much. I don't see the point. Having him and the cap hit on the team isn't holding anyone back. There is no better option. I like the idea of trying to get him going, as long as thats all it is. Also we have no idea what effects he has on the locker room. He seems like he's always in a good mood. I don't see him being an issue. I also don't see him preaching around like people make it sound. I find it silly. If he was of any other religion, like muslim or something, people wouldn't have a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckRow Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Doesn't get much worse than this for Booth lol Dan Murphy @sportsnetmurph 1m What a mess. The 4th line has been out there for way too many goals already, doesn't help the case. Would have liked an Aaron Asham waiver pick up over letting Alberts play midfield style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspberries Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 this has to be either a trade or Torts has hit the happy juice. sending a message is one thing but Alberts?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xur Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Please be a trade, please be a trade lol we couldn't get a 7th round pick for him. If we could, the deal would have been done already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 lol we couldn't get a 7th round pick for him. If we could, the deal would have been done already. Positive thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthNinja Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Vancouver Canucks ✔ @VanCanucks Torts: "Booth won't dress tonight. Alberts is in and we'll go with seven D." 2:18 PM - 22 Oct 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollumpus Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Canucks have the Burrows' twins? Two possible answers: 1.) Yes 2.) It 6:20 in the morning. Gimme a break! regards, G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre Mac Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Finally benched and its all a part of gods plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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