smithers joe Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 4 minutes ago, higgyfan said: Why not stock up on guys like this. Nucks have the contract space, so offer them short term, 2-way contracts and if they can compete with the other players at training camp. Utica is desperate for decent AHL players, so whoever doesn't make the team gets waived. Personally, I think that Gagner beats out Granlund for a spot, but who knows. Fill up Utica with some good players and then use them as depth for the big club throughout the season. i think when our granlund can play like his brother, he will be a useful centre.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noseforthenet Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 If this is for the NHL level.... That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 There something wrong with Pirri. Blackhawks always need young scorers, and he was one of the best in their system, but they shipped him out. Then he was a scoring machine in Florida in the first half-season, and in the middle of a decent 2nd season gets moved for a 6th? Then Ducks don't even qualify him? Could be substance abuse, or just a major a-hole teams don't want in the room. Whatever it is, buyer beware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billabong Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 I'd love to get pirri on a 1yr, 1.1m "show me what you got deal" Sedin-sedin-eriksson pirri-sutter-virtanen baerschi-horvat-hansen Etem-granlund-dorsett burrows gaunce and Rodin would be waiver ineligible I believe so they would start in the ahl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANUCK-EXPRESS Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 I wouldn't mind Pirri. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 18 minutes ago, billabong said: I'd love to get pirri on a 1yr, 1.1m "show me what you got deal" Sedin-sedin-eriksson pirri-sutter-virtanen baerschi-horvat-hansen Etem-granlund-dorsett burrows gaunce and Rodin would be waiver ineligible I believe so they would start in the ahl Gaunce is waiver exempt, but I don't think Rodin is any more (signed at 20 back in 2010, which gives 4 years since signing or 80 NHL games played until waivers to kick in). Regardless, Rodin has a European assignment clause so he won't be in the AHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stelar Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 15 minutes ago, D-Money said: There something wrong with Pirri. Blackhawks always need young scorers, and he was one of the best in their system, but they shipped him out. Then he was a scoring machine in Florida in the first half-season, and in the middle of a decent 2nd season gets moved for a 6th? Then Ducks don't even qualify him? Could be substance abuse, or just a major a-hole teams don't want in the room. Whatever it is, buyer beware. Jesus man, maybe think before throwing out these baseless accusations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 2 minutes ago, Stelar said: Jesus man, maybe think before throwing out these baseless accusations. It's not a "baseless accusation" to suggest a young man being paid millions, but having what seems to be trouble at the workplace, may possibly have a problem with substance abuse. You seem to be ignorant of the prevalence of substance abuse, and/or the definition of "accusation". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 11 minutes ago, Stelar said: Jesus man, maybe think before throwing out these baseless accusations. I don't think that word means what you think it means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankieCorrado Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 The last time we signed an ex-20 goal scoring panther we ended up with Mike Santorelli, Pirri would be more than worth a shot. Low risk, high reward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 I think Pirri may have been a decent second option if the team had signed someone like Brouwer as their primary UFA - adding Pirri may have made sense in that case adding some potential depth scoring - but landing Eriksson, I just dont' thinjk Pirri brings the grit they're looking to add - so having Eriksson for the top line and looking to add a heavier winger makes more sense. Gagner likewise - a reclamation AHL project that can't wind draws and is "soft" (to use the favoured description) is not really a fit. If it's the UFA route, much rather see them give a young winger like Lessio an opportunity to compete for a depth role - or add a gritty veteran shutdown center like Chipchura.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Sparkle Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 i liked gagner at one point, but i feel the oilers killed whatever potential he had, much like how the jackets killed brule's career-- he was just never able to amount to much, then to be buried within the flyers org. doesn't really help much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoosh Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 2 hours ago, BigBadBertz said: I'd love to land Brandon Pirri. The guy does have talent, and can be coached. He keeps getting lost in the mix. Him coming here at his age, and his skill set would be a perfect fit. He could grow with this team. And as someone else said, he does play all 3 positions. Besides, as a former Florida Panther, doesn't it just feel like destiny that he should come here? My thinking exactly. With the Panthers connection, you can't fail. Pirri to me feels like a similar project as Baertschi. Tons of potential and the time to make it work isn't over yet for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stelar Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 1 hour ago, D-Money said: It's not a "baseless accusation" to suggest a young man being paid millions, but having what seems to be trouble at the workplace, may possibly have a problem with substance abuse. You seem to be ignorant of the prevalence of substance abuse, and/or the definition of "accusation". You're right, it's totally legit to state that a kid who has played on three teams in his career has substance abuse issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamJamIam Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 28 minutes ago, Stelar said: You're right, it's totally legit to state that a kid who has played on three teams in his career has substance abuse issue. "State" vs "wonder would could be". You need to learn the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotJaredMcCann Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 3 hours ago, PhillipBlunt said: Watch Gagner get signed by Vancouver and get smoked in the jaw again by an errant Kassian stick. And for the league to give Kassian no suspension because Vancouver and McDavid haha. I honestly wouldn't mind Gagner. He's kinda what I hoped Vey would turn out to be (at least Edmonton Gagner; he's been pretty meh since he left them which is pretty funny). Pirri I'd love to add and I think he could be a good fit for us at an affordable rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billabong Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 2 hours ago, elvis15 said: Gaunce is waiver exempt, but I don't think Rodin is any more (signed at 20 back in 2010, which gives 4 years since signing or 80 NHL games played until waivers to kick in). Regardless, Rodin has a European assignment clause so he won't be in the AHL. Ahh I see well either way Rodin has to earn his spot cause I doubt they want virtanen in the ahl. Not many guys come from overseas and have successful seasons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 56 minutes ago, Stelar said: You're right, it's totally legit to state that a kid who has played on three teams in his career has substance abuse issue. If you had basic reading comprehension, you'd know that he never stated that he had substance abuse issues, rather: 3 hours ago, D-Money said: There something wrong with Pirri. Blackhawks always need young scorers, and he was one of the best in their system, but they shipped him out. Then he was a scoring machine in Florida in the first half-season, and in the middle of a decent 2nd season gets moved for a 6th? Then Ducks don't even qualify him? Could be substance abuse, or just a major a-hole teams don't want in the room. Whatever it is, buyer beware. What he was merely SUGGESTING, was that, despite Pirri showing promise, he can't stick with a team. He then went on to suggest two POSSIBLE reasons as to why teams should be weary of signing him. And there is obviously reason to be weary of taking him on, considering Chicago, Florida, and Anaheim have moved on from him for basically nothing in return. So to reiterate. There certainly is something going on with Pirri, and it's certainly serious enough that teams don't want him around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Vanderhoek Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 48 minutes ago, Stelar said: You're right, it's totally legit to state that a kid who has played on three teams in his career has substance abuse issue. He never said he did lol. Get over it. It is fair to suggest something is issue behind the scenes when someone of Pirri's skill is cast off. I suppose had D-Money said " something " instead of some possible issues his post would be ok. But heaven forbid some questions out loud what the issue could be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKnight Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 i highly doubt any signings like this happen. Trade route for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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