Goat James Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 There's been a lot of Sedin bashing going on here these past few weeks. People have been calling them a burden for the team, that Henrik is a bad captain and that they should retire. This makes me truly sad. The Sedins are the first real superstars to ever play their entire careers for us, and now they get this treatment? Sure, they aren't the elite players they once were, but given their age, I don't think that you can call them bad. They're on pace for almost 60 points, and Daniel is on pace for 25 goals. Those a really respectable numbers for any player, and especially given that they'll turn 38 this year. They've never been physical or fast players, but they are strong on the puck, and have the ability to slow down the game with their superb passing. The fact that they are second and third in team scoring proves that they're still effective! They are the perfect mentors for guys like Bo, Brock, Elias, Jonathan and hopefully Rasmus. They work hard, always talk to media and are all around great people. I say cherish the time that's left, 'cause it'll be a while until we get to watch such amazing players in a Canucks uniform again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokes Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 I agree totally. The idea that two players on a team takes away from the rebuild it ludacris. They have nothing to do with Benning and Linden making ineffective decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanaholic Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 The people bashing them are probably the same ones that want Evander Kane (a person with a complete lack of character) to be a Canuck. I could be wrong on that assumption but I could not agree with you more. The SEDINS are the class act of this Organization and we won't ever see the likes of this pair again. BE careful what you wish for Vancouver. This organization could easily fall apart when the Sedins do decide to hang them up. What would we do without their leadership and mentoring. Of course they will get a lot less points now - they are getting older and they are getting a lot less time on the ice. I hope they come back for one more year as mentors and we all know how much they will work out to stay in the best shape that they are in now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babych Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 I love the Sedins. I'd be happy if they continued to sign 1 yr deals (like Selanne did in Anaheim) until they retire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 3 conditions: 1) They want to keep playing. 2) They don't take away ice time from new players, and happily accept a more limited role (That includes no first unit pp, no overtime). 3) They sign affordable deals with reasonable term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caknuckle Puck Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Amen <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 "Hate"... Question: Who decides when the Sedins are no longer on this team, the Sedins or the team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 1 minute ago, Hutton Wink said: "Hate"... Question: Who decides when the Sedins are no longer on this team, the Sedins or the team? Given they are UFA's July 1st, both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 8 minutes ago, Ghostsof1915 said: 3 conditions: 1) They want to keep playing. 2) They don't take away ice time from new players, and happily accept a more limited role (That includes no first unit pp, no overtime). 3) They sign affordable deals with reasonable term. I think the second point you made is up to the coach and I find it hard that even next year, at least to start the year they wouldn't be on the PP. Now as the season progresses and if our young guys coming in could prove they could play first PP then that would be great. But at the end of the day Greens job is still to win games and be as competitive as he can and if he felt the Sedins were the best option to help them score on PP, they will be on that line. For me personally, I don't hate the Sedins, I am sad to see them slowly being shells of their former selves and outside of PP they aren't amazingly productive at 5v5 anymore. Sometimes its just a matter of flipping the script and starting a new chapter like Iginla with the Flames, or Smyth with the Oilers, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rekker Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Leipsic looks good with Bo and Boeser. But if that goes cold I would put him with the twins. He is fast for a good fore check. Smart enough to read the twins in the o zone. Fast enough to get back to defend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
189lb enforcers? Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Stop with the word, hate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 37 minutes ago, Ghostsof1915 said: Given they are UFA's July 1st, both? That wasn't the question. Clearly if they do not want to return, they will not be on the team. But what if they want to keep playing but the team does not want them -- who decides? If the team says "no thanks" does that make them "haters", too? Or do the Sedins alone determine whether they continue to play on the Vancouver Canucks? There seems to be some sense of underlying entitlement at play here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukeofcanuck Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Nobody hates the Sedins, at least I hope. However what happens next year if Gaudette, Petterson, etc are pushing into the lineup. Somethings gotta give, at some point you just gotta move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliboy Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 2 minutes ago, Hutton Wink said: That wasn't the question. Clearly if they do not want to return, they will not be on the team. But what if they want to keep playing but the team does not want them -- who decides? If the team says "no thanks" does that make them "haters", too? Or do the Sedins alone determine whether they continue to play on the Vancouver Canucks? There seems to be some sense of underlying entitlement at play here. The twins are currently the number 2 & 3 point producers on the team, it is absolutely ludicrous that anyone would suggest that the number 2 & 3 point producers on any NHL team are still playing due to some form of entitlement, other than pure production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Positive Canuck Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 They can come back next year if its $4M or under and no NTC. The understanding should be that they will get flipped for picks at the deadline and be split up and shipped off to contenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Twins are back next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuck-lifer Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 I don't think anyone on this forum 'hates' the Sedins They are the classiest players in the league, have given their hearts and soles to the Canuck organization and are guaranteed HOF players. I can see the organization offering up a contract of some sort considering their production especially of late, but if they decide to call it most fans would welcome this as the final buzzer to our rebuild. Yes, the NMC of 14M for 2 players has slowed our rebuild. Ticket sales could likely spike with fans looking forward to seeing really what management has been promoting all along. Youth, speed, skill, size, grit. Respectfully it's really time to move on, and hand the baton over... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xereau Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 There is nothing wrong with pointing out that (a) Their contracts are up, and (b) Their production is waning, and (c) They are taking up valuable spots the youth need, and (d) Daniel might be magnitudes better than Hank, and (e) They can not be sheltered behind skillful match making forever, and (f) That it is simply time we move on, as a team, and forge a new identity. There is no hatred in any of those statements. I appreciate all they have done. I am actually consistently impressed with the timely goals they are able to produce (OK, Daniel). But I am super tired of the cycle. And super skeptical of their ability to defend. And more than ready for a new era to emerge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANUCK-EXPRESS Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 I think they still play for at least 2-3 years. Would like for them to have limited roles starting next year if guys like Pettersson, Gaudette make it. 2nd or 3rd line, 2nd PP unit and no OT ice time, they're too slow for OT hockey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysACanuckFan Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 I have a feeling they come back for another year or two willing to take on a reduced role while being mentors to the kids like Pettersson Gaudette Dahlen etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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