Me_ Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 5 minutes ago, DeNiro said: No argument there. However what version of Barrie would we be getting? Can he flip the switch and get back to that level? That’s the risk along with if he’s even healthy. That is always the risk in getting a player. For every Subban and Karlsson there’s a Miller and a Toffoli. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 3 minutes ago, King Heffy said: Because he plays like an AHLer in his own zone. He might be even more of a defensive liability than Pouliot. That's absolutely atrocious, no matter how many points you put up. He's worse than useless and frankly Benn and Palmu is overpayment for a defenseman who can't play defense. I know you’re only saying this because Barrie is playing for the Leafs. If we were getting him from Colorado you’d be singing a completely different tune. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Just now, canuck73_3 said: Laughable at best. Toronto makes last night's game competitive with an NHLer instead of Barrie on D. Not only was he a complete liability out there, he wasn't even attempting to prevent scoring chances. Keep this worthless piece of garbage on the Laffs, where that kind of pitiful excuse for defense is acceptable. Wanted no part of him when he was with Colorado, and at this point he has negative value. 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me_ Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 9 minutes ago, Canuckster86 said: I think they are willing to outbid us and or give him a nice big contract right away So let’s not even try because, you know... Because. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck73_3 Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Just now, King Heffy said: Toronto makes last night's game competitive with an NHLer instead of Barrie on D. Not only was he a complete liability out there, he wasn't even attempting to prevent scoring chances. Keep this worthless piece of garbage on the Laffs, where that kind of pitiful excuse for defense is acceptable. Wanted no part of him when he was with Colorado, and at this point he has negative value. The fact MULTIPLE teams are pursuing him is proof enough your take is out to lunch at best on Barrie. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 3 minutes ago, Pears said: I know you’re only saying this because Barrie is playing for the Leafs. If we were getting him from Colorado you’d be singing a completely different tune. Nope. Didn't want him when there were rumours we were trying to trade for him prior to Sakic ripping off the Laffs. Zero reason to be employing a defenseman who can't play defense in the playoffs; you don't win with trash like Barrie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N4ZZY Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 1 minute ago, canuck73_3 said: The fact MULTIPLE teams are pursuing him is proof enough your take is out to lunch at best on Barrie. is Barrie that bad on defense?? Cause it sounds like it on these boards here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Just now, N4ZZY said: is Barrie that bad on defense?? Cause it sounds like it on these boards here. Yes. Honestly, at some point one of his coaches should have stuck him in the press box and tell him the only way he plays another shift is if he starts playing defense. at an acceptable level. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck73_3 Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Just now, N4ZZY said: is Barrie that bad on defense?? Cause it sounds like it on these boards here. No he’s not. But facts have never stopped Heffy and others from railing on about guys being an AHL liability. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Western Red Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Oh boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickly Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, King Heffy said: Yes. Honestly, at some point one of his coaches should have stuck him in the press box and tell him the only way he plays another shift is if he starts playing defense. at an acceptable level. Someone’s salty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devron Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 If I had to pick a Dman that was possibly available. My pick would be Severson 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me_ Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Here’s the basic fact: If Benning believes Barrie is a good player and that Barrie would make this team better and Barrie is available, then Benning will trade for Barrie. We collectively don’t have Benning’s evaluation grid. So we don’t know where Barrie is on Benning’s list. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me_ Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 6 minutes ago, canuck73_3 said: No he’s not. But facts have never stopped Heffy and others from railing on about guys being an AHL liability. You’d think Barrie stole their girlfriend or something. Or worse, their mother. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 7 minutes ago, canuck73_3 said: No he’s not. But facts have never stopped Heffy and others from railing on about guys being an AHL liability. You should’ve seen what he was saying about Edler for years before finally admitting he was wrong. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck73_3 Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Just now, Pears said: You should’ve seen what he was saying about Edler for years before finally admitting he was wrong. @DarthMelvin still thinks Edler is awful for some reason. Despite mounds of evidence to the contrary most notably our sub par record with him out of the lineup. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devron Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Just now, Me_ said: Here’s the basic fact: If Benning believes Barrie is a good player and that Barrie would make this team better and Barrie is available, then Benning will trade for Barrie. We collectively don’t have Benning’s evaluation grid. So we don’t know where Barrie is on Benning’s list. I’m not a hugh Barrie fan but maybe that would change if he was on our team. He wasn’t in Sakics plans and had been bad on Toronto (can’t put that part on Barrie) but chances are higher that he’s just a rental. Toffoli would have a lot more chance of signing then Barrie. Id rather help out Marky. I think our offence is fine. But JB is the smart one so we will see 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ruilin96 Posted February 23, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 23, 2020 Interesting note was last night at the HNIC panel, Bieksa said Barrie is better puck mover and better offensively but Stecher defends better 5 on 5. And I do value Bieksa's input as he has been a defenseman in the league for a long time and he would know what it takes to defend 5 on 5 consistently at the NHl level. 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanuck Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 1 minute ago, ruilin96 said: Interesting note was last night at the HNIC panel, Bieksa said Barrie is better puck mover and better offensively but Stecher defends better 5 on 5. And I do value Bieksa's input as he has been a defenseman in the league for a long time and he would know what it takes to defend 5 on 5 consistently at the NHl level. Juice also said he likes Vancouver's chemistry and their d-core is a strength of the team right now. He doesn't think bringing in a guy just to bring in a guy is a good idea - could mess with the chemistry which is obviously working really well right now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me_ Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, Fanuck said: Juice also said he likes Vancouver's chemistry and their d-core is a strength of the team right now. He doesn't think bringing in a guy just to bring in a guy is a good idea - could mess with the chemistry which is obviously working really well right now. In fact, the entire panel agreed that the Canucks don’t need to make a move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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