LeanBeef Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Okay so now that it's been two years since Hamhuis has taken Mitchell's spot, who do you think has/had a bigger impact on this team? Both of these guys made Bieksa look like an allstar, they are both trusted by Alain, and are great in their own end? Willie is underrated on the Kings and Hammer is underrated on the Nucks. Who would you pick out of the two? Btw I would like to add a poll but I'm on my phone. http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=812768 Most people chose Mitchell over Hamhuis two years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucks10271999 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 hamhuis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalie13 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I don't think this was a one or the other question at the time. If Willie was willing to sign for what the Canucks were willing to offer, then I am sure they would both be patrolling the blueline in Vancouver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoolander Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I'd pick Hamhuis any day of the week, and TWICE on Sundays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jägermeister Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Hammer. His defensive game is just as good as Willies was, but he also has very underrated offensive skill and vision. He also edges Willie out in the skating category. Both are great defence man, but theres a reason Hammers name has been mentioned for the Olympic team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonfruits Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Hamhuis by a mile way more upside and way more time left playing whereas Mitchell has one year left maybe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brahma Bull Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I wish we had both. Hamhuis FTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightHawkSniper Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Hamhuis for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Hammer for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opmac Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Are we supposed to change our mind now that WIllie Mitchell has won a Stanley Cup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCanuck Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Hamhuis all day err day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckniforlife Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Hamuis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHodgson9 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Hamhuis. Not even close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etsen3 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I would take Hamhuis all day, he's a brilliant shutdown defenseman who also has underrated offensive skills. He's a good passer and is a better skater than Mitchell. Not that Willie isn't a good defenseman, I would love to have him on the Canucks. He's meaner than Hanhuis, and I could see him making a very effective pairing with Ballard, giving us 3 very solid defensive pairings. He's also got veteran experience and a Cup. But it probably won't be happening soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanBeef Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 Ha, I remember when we first got Hamhuis and people were calling him overrated and that Willie is much better... Anyways my vote also goes to Hammer, I never really liked Willie that much anyways, he was from the Wild. Willie plays a meaner game and is more physical in his own end, but Hamhuis is much better offensively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250Integra Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Hammer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commercial Canuck Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Hammer. If we hadn't have lost him in the Finals, we would of had the Cup before Big Willie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckRow Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Hammer any day of the week. The guy is no doubt the best d-man we have, not to mention his underrated offensive ability. Although, it needs to be used a bit more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7thMan Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Hamhuis, by quite a bit, but the real question is: Keith Ballard or Willie Mitchell? Or Keith Ballard or Willie Mitchell, Steve Bernier, Michael Grabner and Quinton Howden? With the salary that we took on from Ballard, we could have easily kept Mitchell. Still, it's probably the only bad trade Gillis has ever made (the jury's still out on Hodgson/Kassian). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancouver911 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 hamhoozz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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