Boudrias Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Just announced today that the Seattle City council has agreed to the concept of a + $400 million dollar sports arena to house NBA and NHL franchises. Personal guarantee of the biggest investor made and the other investors are the whose who of Seattle. On the city's approval the investors are now looking for an NBA franchise and I assume a NHL franchise. The connection to this thread is the ultimate destination of the PHX Yotes and thusly Shane Doan. I have been sayin for some time that I thought the Yotes were headed to Seattle. `It makes to much sense to be otherwise. If true it means the Yotes might play in PHX for another two years max. Doan might be a loyal soldier but does he sacrifice his shot at a CUP by staying in PHX for another 2 years? Think not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 No, sorry you don't know what your talking about. You can't quarterback a powerplay without good hockey IQ and vision, and that's exactly what Connauton does. And it's the same thing Schultz was so highly sought after for. You think teams were after him for his defensive prowess? Think again. His number one asset is the ability to run a powerplay, just like Connauton. He's got the same defensive deficiencies too. Not to mention Shultz is soft as a tissue; whereas Connauton has a nasty side and is able to throw the body. He put up the same amount of points in college at the same age as Schultz, and then went on to lead the WHL in points for a defenseman, and set a Giants record. Plus he has had two years to work on his defensvie game and physical play in the AHL. Schultz on the other hand has played 3 years at the college level, and while his numbers are impressive, the college level is not anywhere near the NHL level. At least Connauton has been able to get the best of all worlds, playing college, junior, and two years of pro before entering the NHL. He'll be a much more rounded player; whereas Schultz will likely struggle with the speed and physicality of the NHL game. I think people are thinking of the old Connauton when he first arrived with the Moose. He's a way more rounded player now. Amazing skating ability and stick handling too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Just announced today that the Seattle City council has agreed to the concept of a + $400 million dollar sports arena to house NBA and NHL franchises. Personal guarantee of the biggest investor made and the other investors are the whose who of Seattle. On the city's approval the investors are now looking for an NBA franchise and I assume a NHL franchise. The connection to this thread is the ultimate destination of the PHX Yotes and thusly Shane Doan. I have been sayin for some time that I thought the Yotes were headed to Seattle. `It makes to much sense to be otherwise. If true it means the Yotes might play in PHX for another two years max. Doan might be a loyal soldier but does he sacrifice his shot at a CUP by staying in PHX for another 2 years? Think not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunningWild Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Raise your hand if you're shocked. David Pagnotta @TheFourthPeriod Some difficulties in Coyotes sale might prevent deal from happening by Sept 15, which could then result in Doan signing elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Raise your hand if you're shocked. David Pagnotta ‏@TheFourthPeriod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_Capitan Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Raise your hand if you're shocked. David Pagnotta @TheFourthPeriod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Raise your hand if you're shocked. David Pagnotta @TheFourthPeriod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Fatigue Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djsandwiches Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 take a mulligan dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler83 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 The Mayor John Hoven @mayorNHL With #Coyotes likely out of the picture, where will Shane Doan sign in the next few days? Odds, in order: #Canucks, #SJSharks, #LAKings, NYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 The Mayor John Hoven ‏@mayorNHL With #Coyotes likely out of the picture, where will Shane Doan sign in the next few days? Odds, in order: #Canucks, #SJSharks, #LAKings, NYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler83 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Sarah McLellan @azc_mclellan If no owner, that seems to be case MT @TheGoogooboo @azc_mclellan Since unlikely Yotes ownership settled this week, Doan's final Yote days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franz Liszt Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Its coming down to the wire. I'll raise my hand, but I won't hold my breath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiDeN Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Huzzah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franz Liszt Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Didn't Doan already tell LA and San Jose he wasn't going to sign with them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Provost Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Still hopeful, though as always it is a long shot. I have absolutely no issue with signing the guy for anything under a $5.5 million dollar hit. It means we move Luongo for less of a return, but I suspect there is a tentative deal in place with Florida to complete it pending a Doan decision. I would bet that if we sign Doan it means that one of our other "tweener" guys is moved to Florida as a sweetener for the Bjugstad deal. So we will see one of Raymond, Higgins, or Hansen in a Panthers uniform next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbes!!! Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Mobile :-( Edit: might as well add something to this post. I just read Botchfords article which was posted on the last page. I have such a hard time getting through his writing. I follow him on twitter and listen when he comes on the radio or tv during canucks broadcasts but holy smokes, this guys writing style just irks me. Its such drivel. He doesn't know how to just get to the point without all the foofy bs metaphors and similes. And rarely does he write about anything your average browse-CDC-once-a-week 13year old doesn't already know. Sorry for the minirant. Just UGH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Still hopeful, though as always it is a long shot. I have absolutely no issue with signing the guy for anything under a $5.5 million dollar hit. It means we move Luongo for less of a return, but I suspect there is a tentative deal in place with Florida to complete it pending a Doan decision. I would bet that if we sign Doan it means that one of our other "tweener" guys is moved to Florida as a sweetener for the Bjugstad deal. So we will see one of Raymond, Higgins, or Hansen in a Panthers uniform next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niklas Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Come on Doan. I predict a Doan to Vancouver signing on Friday ;o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucksnihilist Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 hope so! however, i bet he will just stay with phoenix. roll out of bed on the right side doan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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