cuporbust Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Just wanted to give everyone a thread to share their favorite memories and thoughts about one of the best stories in canucks history. Today is bitter sweet for me. Some of my best canucks memories involve this guy. I should add how classy he is for agreeing to a trade , and thank him for everything he had done here. Feel free to enjoy sharing your Alex Burrows memories here. Good luck Alex. You will be missed here buddy. http://canucksarmy.com/2011/12/29/perception-vs-reality-the-alex-burrows-story Burrows wasn’t supposed to make it. There were hundreds of young hockey players like him, but bigger, stronger, faster, and perhaps most importantly, drafted. NHL teams view players drafted in a much different light than those not drafted (although this is changing in recent years). It is human nature for a GM to evaluate a player who they decided to draft in a more favourable light compared to the players that were passed over (people tend to view their own decisions favourably – in fact, 80% of people view themselves as above average). A player who is ignored or passed over multiple times (like Burrows) often never gets another chance. For Burrows it was that one practice with the Moose. He took the opportunity given to him, and he made the most of it. Many players get the same opportunity and do nothing with it. To this day, he has made his career on taking advantage of every opportunity given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustRich Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 The dragon slaying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatedkid666 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 One of the few guys in our organization who would stand up to the horrible reffing that have gone against us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-23 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 It doesn't get any better than watching your favorite player score a game winning goal in Game 7 of OT. Still can't believe he's gone...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwags Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 The back to back hat tricks: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watermelons Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 This moment was often overshadowed by Game 7 vs Chicago but what a moment in Canucks history. Thought that we'd win the cup after this goal Luc Bourdon celebration Chirping Shane O'Brien lol This interview from two nights ago brought back a lot of great memories as well for anyone who hasn't seen it yet. I guess it was fitting that in Burrows' last game as a Canuck he played a full game with the Sedins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-23 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Love this interview as well, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt kilgore Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Zamboni Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 these guys sure made some magic happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down by the River Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 First goal: Warrior: Clutch: The signature move: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down by the River Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 And this one deserves its own post: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHL'er Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianRugby Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Thanks for the memories Alex. One of my fav Canucks ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonoman Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 34 minutes ago, J-23 said: It doesn't get any better than watching our favorite player score a game winning goal in Game 7 of OT. Still can't believe he's gone...... I'll never get tired of watching this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sygvard Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 God. Burrows spent his entire career doing better than anyone expected him to as a Canuck. And then of course he makes a last sacrifice and waves his no trade, to bring in more than I expected in trade return. Going one step beyond to the very last old buddy. Go slay some more dragons. NO I'M NOT CRYING, YOU ARE CRYING. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I love that video of Williie taking Burr to the Newtown Bakery in Chinatown, and how nice he was with the fans there. When you compare that to the attitudes of other pro's thats why I loved watching the guy along with everything else he brought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Barzal Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 "GIVE YER BALLS A TUG YE &^@#IN' PUSSEE" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatedkid666 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Chirping king: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Biestra Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Nothing will beat Game 7 OT vs Chicago, but I do have good memories of him and Kesler killing penalties very effectively at the start of it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 1 hour ago, Sygvard said: God. Burrows spent his entire career doing better than anyone expected him to as a Canuck. And then of course he makes a last sacrifice and waves his no trade, to bring in more than I expected in trade return. Going one step beyond to the very last old buddy. Go slay some more dragons. NO I'M NOT CRYING, YOU ARE CRYING. Very nicely put. There have been nights during Alex's time when he did bring tears to my eyes. How many times did he answer the call when you knew he had to be hurting in a major way. As you pointed out even while leaving he adds one more gift to 'his' team. He was a fans player. I will always remember the strength of his character as he battled through the smear job placed on him over the Auger incident. The little guy won that one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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