Innovative Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Really sad news. Feel for the guy. Hope he gets a job in the organization someday cause he's been nothing but a stand up guy. All the best to Manny and his family. All that said, it sadly had to be done, he hasn't been the same player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancaster Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Unfortunate, but this scenario works best for both sides. Manny just have another child born, so this will give him lots of free time to spend with his family, something most athlete don't have during their career. Plus he still gets paid, which is always nice. The Canucks can now free a roster spot and save some money on the cap. Since he's not retiring, he'll still be part of the team and his name will be engraved on the Stanley Cup later this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllHailSmyl Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I'm sure he'll be still close to the locker room for the rest of this season. My concern is if Manny still thinks he can play regardless of what Gillis or the rest of the Canucks organization thinks. He's only 32 right now, and besides failing a medical exam nothing can stop him from trying to sign elsewhere this summer to resume his playing career if he wants too. I'm sure he'll be hush about it now but something tells me he'll want to still play. Part of me wants to be wrong and hope he stays with the Canucks in some capacity, but I don't want him to stay because someone else told him his career is over. If Manny has accepted that he can't be an effective player then stay. Otherwise I hope a freak injury isn't a premature end to his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevL16 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Awww Manny This is a heartbreaking news. Get well soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuck nit Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Listened to Gillis on the team regarding Manny. Mike made a hard decision and one he knows all too well as his career ended with injury. Best to Manny and kudo's to the GM for how he handled the entire affair. I think the GM was extremely cognisant of Manny as a pro and patient / fair to Manny and for that I will give MG two thumbs up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck cole Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Terrible news really, Manny was such a team guy and an asset to this team. I wonder who will take his "A"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duda Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Im just not as emotionally attached to him like some people are here, doesnt mean i didnt feel bad about what happened. Sorry if im not emotionally attached to a player that has played 3 years for us... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cIutch Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Sucks,but at least he has a future in the organization Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksLegacy Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Consummate professional on and off the ice, respected by his peers, I know this has been said numerous times but he is a class act. Best of luck for whatever the future holds for you Manny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shirokovian One Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Sorry if this has been covered but... Gillis sounded adamant that the club went to him, whereas Bieksa sounded like it was Manny's decision... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niloc009 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Im just not as emotionally attached to him like some people are here, doesnt mean i didnt feel bad about what happened. Sorry if im not emotionally attached to a player that has played 3 years for us... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuckhead13 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Even if you didn't care for Manny, is it right to rip on everyone in here who does? It's extremely understandable to get attached to a player so full of class, who battled back through a freak injury, only to have his childhood dream shut down. The whole Malhotra saga has made the fanbase love him, and he was cemented in our hearts with the unbelievable SCF return. You don't have to care, but at least show some respect to those that do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 ... He won't be on LTI unless we go for a trade. By the way this now gives us at this moment 3.35 Million in cap space, with Ebbett, Weise, Barker, and Alberts all could be traded or whatever and we would almost have enough for Lecavelier BEFORE we make a deal invloving Luongo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuckhead13 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Class ct for sure. Manny has a bright future ahead of him here in Wancouver still. we'll definitely benefit from having him for younger players to look up to, and teaching them face-off and PK skills, and the meaning of class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyville88 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Absolutely heartbreaking news for Manny and for the Canucks You can feel the emotion and devastation behind this decision. But Manny is a valuable asset on any team and in any role. Even if he's not on the ice, he'll still bring a huge amount to the team. Good luck Manny. Best wishes to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebreh Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Even if you didn't care for Manny, is it right to rip on everyone in here who does? It's extremely understandable to get attached to a player so full of class, who battled back through a freak injury, only to have his childhood dream shut down. The whole Malhotra saga has made the fanbase love him, and he was cemented in our hearts with the unbelievable SCF return. You don't have to care, but at least show some respect to those that do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Garrison Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Man, hope he's okay and can live his life normally in the future. Also, does this mean his cap is off the books? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelastguy Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I'm a little confused about this. Has he been put on injured reserve because he can no longer play effectively at the NHL level because of his injury? Or is his injury the sole reason he is no longer playing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirk diggler Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 this explains it all http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/story/2013/02/14/sp-nhl-canucks-manny-malhotra.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teen Icarus Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Oh well...I hope that he can still help Schroeder with his faceoffs - he really needs some help in the circle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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