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    Jason Garrison so far?

    in Canucks Talk

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    He isn't far off his pace of last year's goal total, give him some leeway to learn a new system, and a more defensively minded conference and I say he is doing pretty good.... Just don't compare him to what Salo is doing... he is not Salo - no doubt the Canucks would have loved to have kept Salo just not at the price TB was offerining and I am happy for Salo that another team recognized what he brings to the table and was able to shell out the $$$s to get him to leave a place he was happy in for so long.

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    Jason Garrison so far?

    in Canucks Talk

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    It's early into the season but when it's a 48 game season it's hard to stay patient with what I consider a pretty "sub-par to awful" debut for the Canucks defenseman.

    All I've been hearing throughout the off-season about Jason Garrison is how he's a younger Sami Salo with great defensive abilities and all around game. From what I've seen throughout the season so far is that he is a terrible skater with average speed and very little mobility. Something that's going to expose him in a lot of puck battles and turnovers in neutral zone. This has been very evident in 5 of the last 6 games we've played so far this season.

    He just doesn't have the skating to stay in great position and he tends to lose his man a lot. That's not Sami Salo at all. I think this is something that hurts him in the offensive zone too like the PP when he doesn't have the skating ability to get to open ice and hammer the puck. He seems to take a long time to wind up and get his shot off so it's no surprise that rushing it has made his accuracy abysmal.

    I commend his hard work, because he truly does play like he gives a damn but just because you try hard doesn't mean you'll get the results.

    Anyone else worried about his skating? His stride is horrific and very short and when he is forced to pivot and turn on a dime he consistently gets beat. Him and Edler have been a nightmare in their own end, unable to move the puck up the ice.

    I'm only concerned because our window to win a stanley cup is rapidly closing with this core and we don't exactly have that great of a promising prospect pool in the calibre of Edmonton's talent.

    Yes you are so right and it has nothing to do with the fact that he is adjusting to a new city and a new team and a new D partner :picard:

    Why don't you start playing Defence and work your way in the NHL and get a contract by the Canucks because obviously you have all the answers to what it takes to be an NHL D-man :rolleyes:

    Burrows? Do We Really Need Him?

    in Canucks Talk

    Posted

    Just tweeted by @NHL :lol:

    I didn't realize clutch was spelled B-U-R-R-O-W-S. That is an impressive stat, its also amazing how he quietly works this magic. Not too often do I hear his name come up for Canucks MVP or even hear too many sports analysts talking him up. Though I found the Ron Mclean butt kissing and quasy apology to Burrows quite gratifying.
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    Burrows? Do We Really Need Him?

    in Canucks Talk

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    Totally have to agree with OP here I mean come on 2 million dollars a season, god talk about your bad contracts. Pff he may only reach 30 goals this season. Definately fringe NHLer at best, maybe he should be sent down through waivers to give him a shake up, its not like any other team would claim him. Let him play out the season in the A and have him come back next season knowing that it takes work ethic to make it in the NHL.

    Of course I am kidding in case anyone thought otherwise and I know its not very funny but I'm bored out of my mind at work and just want to go home :sadno:

    Burrows rocks! We are so lucky to have him playing for us. :towel:

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