PhillipBlunt Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Just now, -AJ- said: Archie's not under NHL contract, so we'd have to sign him first. Ah crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Might've been the whiplash after the hit. I dont remember seeing any head contact in the hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Just now, CRAZY_4_NAZZY said: Might've been the whiplash after the hit. I dont remember seeing any head contact in the hit. I've noticed Gagner tries to engage in contact, but gets bounced around pretty badly. The try is likely there with him, but (maybe?) he's just too small to be effective all over the ice as a center? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 3.2 Million for that...fflakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Not much action is the game is of course it's Gagner that is the one to be the highest moving up the all-time Canuck scoring list. Passing an odd assortment of players with 'J' first names...and Denis Pederson. 223. Randy Boyd D 62 7 17 24 223. Sam Gagner C 59 7 17 24 225. Jack McIlhargey D 167 6 18 24 226. John LeBlanc LW 43 13 10 23 227. Jan Bulis C 79 12 11 23 227. Jason King RW 55 12 11 23 229. Jan Hlavac LW 55 10 13 23 230. Denis Pederson RW 102 8 15 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 On 2/2/2018 at 2:22 PM, Alflives said: I've noticed Gagner tries to engage in contact, but gets bounced around pretty badly. The try is likely there with him, but (maybe?) he's just too small to be effective all over the ice as a center? I have tried to warm up to Gagner but simply cannot. I understand why he was signed but would not be sad to see him go. At best he is a 3C and I can only hope that the depth knocks him out next fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 11 minutes ago, Boudrias said: I have tried to warm up to Gagner but simply cannot. I understand why he was signed but would not be sad to see him go. At best he is a 3C and I can only hope that the depth knocks him out next fall. Short term filler. He's not particularly here (or paid) to 'wow' anyone. He's paid to be a versatile, veteran cog that can play any 3 forward positions, up and down the lines. Versatile, flexible, veteran and disposable depth. One way or another he'll be gone in the next 2 years so I don't really know why people fret so much over him. He's the hockey equivalent of the soy in your Subway 'chicken'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 1 hour ago, Boudrias said: I have tried to warm up to Gagner but simply cannot. I understand why he was signed but would not be sad to see him go. At best he is a 3C and I can only hope that the depth knocks him out next fall. I think he's here for his 3 years, but will play wing, when Gaudette comes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Gagner poised to crack the top 200 in all-time Canuck scoring soon. 202. Craig Coxe C 177 10 21 31 202. Sam Gagner C 70 10 21 31 204. Danny Johnson LW 77 16 14 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 I know people don't really care for Sam Gagner, but when Bo was out long term, I thought Gags did a great job centering Vanek and Boeser and being the primary offensive line for a few weeks. Didn't produce as much as what was advertised when he first signed, but I thought like Michael Del Zotto, both filled in adequately, just that the team forced them into positions above their usual capabilities. I think both a great bottom six support cast roles suited them well and you could see down the final 10 games, they performed better when they were contained in more manageable roles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 1 hour ago, CRAZY_4_NAZZY said: I know people don't really care for Sam Gagner, but when Bo was out long term, I thought Gags did a great job centering Vanek and Boeser and being the primary offensive line for a few weeks. Didn't produce as much as what was advertised when he first signed, but I thought like Michael Del Zotto, both filled in adequately, just that the team forced them into positions above their usual capabilities. I think both a great bottom six support cast roles suited them well and you could see down the final 10 games, they performed better when they were contained in more manageable roles. The both did what they're paid and supposed to do. Shelter kids from roles above their heads, be depth for injuries and create competition for kids to earn spots. People act like we signed them to win a cup And FWIW, Gagner was 'advertised' as a +/- 40 point, player who can play all three forward spots and slide up and down your lines while bringing veteran leadership. Seems to me he did all those things, including scoring at a 34 point pace. Whiners gonna whine, haters gonna hate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Considering how the prices seem to be rising for the UFA pool of players. Wonder if Canucks decide to hold off getting the niche centre, and try Gagner out again at centre beside Pettersson and Eriksson. I'd much rather see Gagner and Eriksson with EP over Granlund and Sutter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 19 hours ago, CRAZY_4_NAZZY said: Considering how the prices seem to be rising for the UFA pool of players. Wonder if Canucks decide to hold off getting the niche centre, and try Gagner out again at centre beside Pettersson and Eriksson. I'd much rather see Gagner and Eriksson with EP over Granlund and Sutter. Probably their worst-case backup plan, but hopefully they can make a hockey trade to acquire what they need and move out a couple other assets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 19 hours ago, CRAZY_4_NAZZY said: Considering how the prices seem to be rising for the UFA pool of players. Wonder if Canucks decide to hold off getting the niche centre, and try Gagner out again at centre beside Pettersson and Eriksson. I'd much rather see Gagner and Eriksson with EP over Granlund and Sutter. Guess we'll see how much the management want brother Jack in the draft next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 What could we buy in free agency with Gagne's 3.2 million per season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 28 minutes ago, Hairy Kneel said: What could we buy in free agency with Gagne's 3.2 million per season? We have like $20m+ in cap space. Gagner's $3.2 is not remotely an issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 13 minutes ago, aGENT said: We have like $20m+ in cap space. Gagner's $3.2 is not remotely an issue No if I was to trade him in for a UFA which ones come close in price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 33 minutes ago, Hairy Kneel said: No if I was to trade him in for a UFA which ones come close in price? Well again, we don't have to 'trade him in', we have plenty of cap space to sign another $3m player. But you're not going to do much better. $3m, and short term gets you a decent ~3rd liner these days or like a #5 D unless maybe you're a contender and can command a bit of a discount. People fret WAAYYYYY too much over Gagner's contract. He's paid for and doing EXACTLY what he was hired for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 7 minutes ago, aGENT said: Well again, we don't have to 'trade him in', we have plenty of cap space to sign another $3m player. But you're not going to do much better. $3m, and short term gets you a decent ~3rd liner these days or like a #5 D unless maybe you're a contender and can command a bit of a discount. People fret WAAYYYYY too much over Gagner's contract. He's paid for and doing EXACTLY what he was hired for. I would prefer someone who hits and can add some protection for our young guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 4 minutes ago, Hairy Kneel said: I would prefer someone who hits and can add some protection for our young guys. I'm all for adding one of Roussel/Reaves and a guy like Beagle. That has pretty much n othing to do with Gagner though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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