Provost Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 If we believe that Kesler will still be out a while... why haven't we picked up a cheap veteran like Arnott or Morrison? They are without contracts and as far as I have heard they haven't retired. Wouldn't they be a better option than what we have now? Have Burrows back on the wing for the 2nd line. Reasons why we might not be: 1. A Luongo deal is closer than we think 2. We want to leave as much salary space as possible for a potential Luongo deal 3. We really think that our guys can fill in 4. We want to give Schroeder a longer look 5. None of the available options want to play here or our GM considers are upgrades. Other thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c00kies Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 We're pretty close to the contract limit too, so maybe we're leaving a spot available for a Luongo trade, as it seems we'll likely be gaining a contract in a deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Combination of all of the above, plus: 1) Morrison is no longer "decent". He was great for Calgary when he first signed there. But last season he was pretty useless. 2) Arnott may want more than he's worth (he's no more than an average 3rd liner at this point in his career), and could be holding out for a desperate team. 3) Management expects more out of Ebbett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 ... 4. We want to give Schroeder a longer look 5. None of the available options want to play here or our GM considers are upgrades. Other thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 If we are getting one get Langkow not Arnott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai604 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Honestly, since we are close to the contract limit and close to the cap, I think it really might have something to do with the imminent Luongo trade. As much as Gillis says he's comfortable with the current situation, let's not kid ourselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarchandSucks Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 I really do miss watching Kes out there. He really is fun to watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucks fan in chicago Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Because Arnott is old and Schroeder essentially took his spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehamburglar Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I'd like Morrison back, but whether he has much left in the tank is debatable. Maybe coming back to us with his WCE days could spark something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkeeterHansen Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Those, and Kesler has started some skating with the team, so could be back in a couple weeks from now as he get's back to game shape. I could see why they would want to upgrade, and I can also see why they're giving Schroeder a chance as they said even last year he deserved some games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billabong Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 It is a 1.6m cap hit...that's too much for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billabong Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Go with Schroeder give him a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billabong Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Arnott signed with the rangers...cross him off the list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Gilbert Brule is still kicking around. He could be a great depth addition either as a replacement for Schroeder if he struggles or as a 13th forward for Ebbett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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