Visp Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Quote Vancouver, B.C. - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have signed forward Drew Shore for the remainder of the 2016.17 season. Shore, 26, earned a team-high 48 points and 24 goals in 50 games for Kloten HC of the Swiss-A League this season. His 24 assists on the year ranks second on the team. In 2015.16, the 6-3, 200-pound forward appeared in two games for the Calgary Flames (0-1-1) and 59 games for the AHL Stockton Heat (10-28-38). His 28 assists led all Heat skaters while his 38 points ranked fourth on the team. In 80 career NHL games split between Calgary and Florida, Shore has collected 24 points (9-15-24) and 24 penalty minutes. Before making his professional debut in 2012, Shore skated in 123 games with the University of Denver, registering 118 points (50-68-118). He helped Denver to three consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances during his three-year career. A native of Littleton, Colorado, Shore was selected by Florida in the second round, 44th overall, at the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.__________ Update- has cleared waivers and joined Canucks on a one way 600k prorated deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luongotv Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Seems like he's had success at the AHL and European levels, anyone have an inside scoop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaku Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 This is kind of odd. I don't know why he would want to join the team for a such a very short period of time. Has Benning been talking to him about a possible contract for next year? Just wants to play hockey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Visp Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 Close to a point per game in Kloten. Played on same team as Sanguinetti Saw Kloten play in October... Shore was the teams top scorer too if I am not mistaken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Building Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 5 minutes ago, Visp said: Apparently, with Kloten securing their spot in the NLA, Shore is now free to leave and might already fly to Canada on Sunday. However, as this would be a transaction made after the trade deadline, Shore would not be eligible to play in the playoffs for the Canucks. That made me chuckle just a little. On another note, free stuff is good even if it doesn't work out. I honestly don't remember him from the Flames or Panthers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N4ZZY Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 this is kind of an odd signing. 26 years old, 24 points in 80 NHL games played. interesting signing....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Should shore-up the roster(I'll get my coat)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Looked pretty promising when he was on the Panthers. Plays a 200 foot game and should be an immediate upgrade over Megna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownky Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 6 minutes ago, King Heffy said: Looked pretty promising when he was on the Panthers. Plays a 200 foot game and should be an immediate upgrade over Megna. Shoot for the stars and you'll reach the sky. In this case, the bar for 'upgrade over Megna' is quite low. As in the bar has been gently placed on the ground for someone to casually step over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecoldstevebernier Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Looks like a warm body to help prevent us from raiding Utica's cupboards down the stretch unless the players get polio next or something. He seemed like a decent prospect not too long ago so maybe there's still something there. As long as we don't have to play a d-man at forward anymore, I'm good with that, although I'd be disappointed if everyone got healthy and the extra body meant Boucher/Goldobin being scratched. EDIT: Also, I just noticed how stacked the Kloten roster is with Canucks cast-offs. Santala, Sanguinetti, and James Sheppard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrible.dee Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 25 minutes ago, King Heffy said: Looked pretty promising when he was on the Panthers. Plays a 200 foot game and should be an immediate upgrade over Megna. Hey! Who did I say that about? I assume it's the guy in your sig but I can't quite make out who it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrible.dee Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 What with Benning and the oddly timed transactions? Last year a trade during the playoffs and now this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossi Vaananen Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 I'm thinking he gets the rest of the season so the team can shut down Sutter. He's been playing injured, and it's not helping anyone. This should also send the message to other fringe NHLers, be it in European leages or pending College FAs that the Canucks are looking for help. Maybe help lure Ashton-Reese and others over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me_ Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 1 hour ago, terrible.dee said: What with Benning and the oddly timed transactions? Last year a trade during the playoffs and now this Benning's transactions are not oddly timed; you're just not used to it because Gillis couldn't find his way into a trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustABandwagoner Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 1 hour ago, Ossi Vaananen said: I'm thinking he gets the rest of the season so the team can shut down Sutter. He's been playing injured, and it's not helping anyone. This should also send the message to other fringe NHLers, be it in European leages or pending College FAs that the Canucks are looking for help. Maybe help lure Ashton-Reese and others over. Shut down tanev too. <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkpoet Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 1 hour ago, brownky said: Shoot for the stars and you'll reach the sky. In this case, the bar for 'upgrade over Megna' is quite low. As in the bar has been gently placed on the ground for someone to casually step over. but with this team........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 I agree this is most likely a Sutter Replacement scenario. The guy probably needs to stop playing this year, so they can give Shore an audition for next season. Hopefully it works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brobidus Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 3 hours ago, terrible.dee said: What with Benning and the oddly timed transactions? Last year a trade during the playoffs and now this In the same newspaper: Kloten have only just finished their play-outs (not playoffs). Shore's contract has expired as of yesterday. This transaction happened at the earliest. But at this point it's still a rumour. If he is a Sutter replacement then we are honestly in for some more losses. I think Chaput might actually be better than him. But I'm interested in watching him if he plays a couple of games. It's his chance to prove himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedinyoureyesontheprize Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 2 hours ago, DontMessMe said: Shut down tanev too. <3 & the sedins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodycanuckleheads Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Quote as this would be a transaction made after the trade deadline, Shore would not be eligible to play in the playoffs for the Canucks. Wait... Who on Earth thinks we have a chance at the playoffs??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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