TheRussianRocket. Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2014/06/25/fences-mended-canucks-reportedly-initiate-talks-with-bolland-camp/ Apparently time does heal all wounds. On Wednesday, Vancouvers News 1130 reported the Canucks made contact with pending UFA center Dave Bolland, who appears to be at a contractual impasse with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Bolland, of course, has quite the history with Vancouver. A thorn in Vancouvers side during his time as a Hawk he has 17 points in 16 career playoff games against the Canucks Bolland infamously ripped to Daniel and Henrik Sedin during a Chicago-based radio appearance three years ago, which sparked a war of words between the organizations. Heres what then-head coach Alain Vigneault and d-man Kevin Bieksa said after Bolland called the Sedins sisters and suggested they share bunk beds.Vigneault:"They've both been probably two of the best players in the NHL for the last five years, theyve won a gold medal, and they are really involved in the community. They are great examples for players in the NHL, and for young people. They are just two great young people. When you have comments like Bollands, hes obviously an individual whose IQ is probably the size of a birdseed. And he has a face that only a mother could look at. Youre talking about two players who play with integrity, they play the right way, that are great examples of everything this game stands for. Then you have a birdseed like that making comments. Lucky his mother loves him."Bieksa:"I think he looks more like a girl than they do. I think if it werent for the twins, I dont think anyone would hear about Dave Bolland. His matchup against them in the playoffs has put him on the map. If he doesnt want them on his team, hes crazy. Its probably because hed be out of a roster spot." So yeah, itd be rather interesting to see Bolland join the room after this though to be fair, it was three years ago and Bolland has since expressed major remorse. Also worth noting that Bieksas still there, but Vigneault is long gone. As for the actual news at hand per 1130, talks between Vancouver and Bolland appear to be in their infancy, and much hinges on what the Canucks do with Ryan Kesler, rumored to be on the move at this Fridays NHL Entry Draft in Philadelphia. Interesting. Definitely would be open to brining Bolland in. With Kes gone leaving a huge hole to be filled in, in all honesty Bolland can help out a lot cleaning that gap up. Wouldn't mind him as 3C/temporary 2C. Would be much appreciated depth and can do a lot of what Kes did defensively and has an offensive game too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Burrows - Bolland - Kassian lol would hate to be the F who plays against that line especially if Bieksa is back there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 His reported asking price of $5+ million and 7+ years from Toronto is kind of outrageous and I hope that Benning is smart enough to not pay it. Take a cue from Leafs Land. Overpay overpay overpay and then possibly gut the team for a 1st overall (please let that trade be true so i can LOL) He's not a bad player but he isn't a whole lot different than a lot of the 2nd/3rd line tweeners we already have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono2009 Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 i just puked in my mouth a little Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
From.The.Point Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Burrows - Bolland - Kassian lol would hate to be the F who plays against that line especially if Bieksa is back there. Looks good to me, with this 3rd line can we assume we put Horvat in at the 2 slot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayStation Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 He asked for upwards of 5 million for 7-8 years. No way I want a player with those expectations, only to fall off the map after a season or two. I'd take him for a max of 2 years, but he's probably going to sign for a long term deal somewhere to get him set for life. @TSNBobMcKenzie: David Bolland's initial ask of TOR was 7 or 8 yr deal worth shade under $5M per year. If TOR counters it will be for shorter term/lower AAV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Kind of "meh". I suppose him and Santorelli could tag team 2nd/3rd line duties... But only at $4-$4.5m for 2-3 years at most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Faulk Yourself Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 i just puked in my mouth a little Get over it. I think that Bolland is only asking for 5+ million from the leafs due to their already bad contracts, and he's using them as a comparable. I don't think he'll sign anywhere around 5M+ and 7 years. Probably 3.5M+ and 3 years is what I see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackcanuck Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Would you rather have Santorelli or Bolland? Bolland would be BIG $$ and term Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaguez Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 No thanks. Again not what this team needs. We have more than our share of 3rd liners who are forced to play on the 2nd line. Don't need another one that also wants to be way overpaid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Get over it. I think that Bolland is only asking for 5+ million from the leafs due to their already bad contracts, and he's using them as a comparable. I don't think he'll sign anywhere around 5M+ and 7 years. Probably 3.5M+ and 3 years is what I see. That's entirely possible. When you see a guy like Clarkson get that kind of money you have to know the team management is dumb enough to give you close to what you want Still see him getting north of $4 million though easily on this weak market Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoosh Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 I don't mind him here, but definitely not with that kinda price tag attached to his butt. And not at that kinda length on the contract. 2-3 years max... And sorry to say this, but the salary needs to start with a 3 not 5... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberz21 Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Signing Bolland would mean Horvat would stay in junior in my opinion. Ready or not (unless it's that bad) Horvat should be given 3rd line duties and maybe move up to 2nd as the year progresses. Too banged up and too expansive IMO to bring him now, since we are not really contenders anymore. But Benning wouldn't be doing his job if he wasn't inquiring about him. We have cheaper option with Matthias, Horvat, Richardson and Santo IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bure to Mogilny Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Id be ok with getting bolland last year when we could of used a 3c but if were serious about bo coming up next year as 3c where does that leave bolland? Seems to stunt are futures growth even tho i think hes a great 3c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Looks good to me, with this 3rd line can we assume we put Horvat in at the 2 slot? Either him or Reinhart lol. Idk who'd play with the Sedins though. Probably Burrows since Higgins - Bolland - Kassian would make more sense. Dont really want Higgz on the 2nd line, let alone the 1st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted June 25, 2014 Author Share Posted June 25, 2014 His reported asking price of $5+ million and 7+ years from Toronto is kind of outrageous and I hope that Benning is smart enough to not pay it. Take a cue from Leafs Land. Overpay overpay overpay and then possibly gut the team for a 1st overall (please let that trade be true so i can LOL) He's not a bad player but he isn't a whole lot different than a lot of the 2nd/3rd line tweeners we already have. Well he has the right to ask that much in Toronto. In a place like Vancouver he won't get that and he knows. Why can he request that there in TO? Well cause the management doesn't have a cap structure and they broke it down completely when they threw all that money at Clarkson. It was a dagger and why players on the Leafs will be asking so much. Place like Vancouer and especially with respected new management, there is a cap structure in place and players know beforehand their limits in terms of what they can get compared to other players. ...heck, I don't blame Dave one bit lol. If I was him and I see that 3rd/4th liner teammate in Clarkson getting paid big time, why wouldn't I request something absurd too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 gut the team for a 1st overall (please let that trade be true so i can LOL) I hope that trade is true too. Getting rid of a selfish egotistic Kadri and stupid contract in Dion is hardly "gutting" the team. Those are my 2 least favourite players on Toronto. Well he has the right to ask that much in Toronto. In a place like Vancouver he won't get that and he knows. Why can he request that there in TO? Well cause the management doesn't have a cap structure and they broke it down completely when they threw all that money at Clarkson. It was a dagger and why players on the Leafs will be asking so much. Place like Vancouer and especially with respected new management, there is a cap structure in place and players know beforehand their limits in terms of what they can get compared to other players. ...heck, I don't blame Dave one bit lol. If I was him and I see that 3rd/4th liner teammate in Clarkson getting paid big time, why wouldn't I request something absurd too? Just be thankful you dont have Nonis anymore. Worst contract in the league atm is Clarkson (imo) and he cant even freebee buyhim out... He literally screwed us hard. I just hope Clarkson bounces back because it beats the alternative. I like Clarkson but goddamn that contract is the biggest burden in the NHL. But it's all part of the plan to keep Canadian teams sh** though, right TOMapleLaughs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadiangunner Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Would take him on the 3c spot. 5 year 20million Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted June 25, 2014 Author Share Posted June 25, 2014 Either him or Reinhart lol. Idk who'd play with the Sedins though. Probably Burrows since Higgins - Bolland - Kassian would make more sense. Dont really want Higgz on the 2nd line. I think Jensen will be given the spot there. He had some pretty solid chemistry with the twins last season and don't see why they at least wouldn't give it another shot. Daniel-Henrik-Jensen Higgins - Horvat/Reinhart - Santorelli Burrows - Bolland - Kassian ...I like the looks of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linden4life Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Don't read to much into this rumour, don't think first year GM and a respected hockey man in Jim Benning would risk a tampering charge. Bolland is still under contract with Toronto and no talks can happen until July 5th. So I call BS on this rumour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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