Sanj Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 LOL. Elite two way, 70 Point, 25-40 goal third line center. Nice, although I don't think we have the depth to put a 1st line calibre player on the third line. Unless you want Ebbett to play over him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertuzziJr 2.0 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 70 points? haven't seen that in a couple years.... oh wait 1 year with 70 points makes you an elite two way 70 point center... cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensenFan2011 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Umm ya he had two consecutive 70 point seasons. He also was injured last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertuzziJr 2.0 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 lol he is almost 30 he will never hit 70 points again. Also what good is a player when they get hurt every year come back and get hurt 7 games later? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- PikaBOO - Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 ...and this is how I see the Canucks' depth at center: Henrik: 1st Kesler: 3rd Lappierre: 4th Ebbet: Depth Schroeder: Offensive Depth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c00kies Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Not sure if this roster will be cap friendly but here it is In: Gaborik (if the Rangers fall out of the playoff race/retain some of Gaby's cap hit), Jagr, Roy, Fistric Out: Luongo, Booth, Ballard, Sauve, picks Sedin - Sedin - Gaborik Burrows - Kesler - Jagr Raymond - Roy - Hansen Higgins - Lapierre - Kassian Hamhuis - Bieksa Edler - Garrison Fistric - Tanev Schneider Three way trade with Vancouver, New York and someone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- PikaBOO - Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 lol he is almost 30 he will never hit 70 points again. Also what good is a player when they get hurt every year come back and get hurt 7 games later? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBackup Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Whether you think Kesler is elite or not, there isn't a chance in hell he's a 3rd liner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 ...and this is how I see the Canucks' depth at center: Henrik: 1st Kesler: 3rd Lappierre: 4th Ebbet: Depth Schroeder: Offensive Depth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opmac Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 My guess is the first round pick and B-level prospects are in play for a trade. Thinking B-level prospects: Bill Sweatt, Anton Rodin, Adam Polasek, Yann Sauve? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 2 Good Seasons does not make someone an elite player. Hes a great player....but he is not "elite". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 My guess is the first round pick and B-level prospects are in play for a trade. Thinking B-level prospects: Bill Sweatt, Anton Rodin, Adam Polasek, Yann Sauve? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring_Back_Bertuzzi Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 THEY have been trying to get them since last trade died line thats how we lost hodgson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogolol Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 THEY have been trying to get them since last trade died line thats how we lost hodgson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 this kesler argument is stupid. it's this simple: on paper, kesler is a 1st liner on a bad team, or a 2nd liner on almost any team. in reality, however, he's a black hole that makes his linemates useless offensively and should therefore not be relied upon to anchor a scoring line, rather dedicating his icetime to shutting down the best players on the other team, killing penalties, and even letting him play in front of the net on the powerplay. in other words, if you're going to play to kesler's strengths, as any successful team should do, it would be as a shutdown center, which is traditionally a 3rd line role. that isn't to say that he should have the 3rd most icetime amongst centers, or be paid like a "3rd liner" or even be third on the depth chart; it just means that he should be paired with players that complement his game and deployed in a role that benefits the team as much as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferlands_Head Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Unless your name is Crosby, anyone under 6'2 and 210 pounds is not welcome to our team. We have enough Raymonds, Sedins and Ebbett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoneypuckOverlord Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Ryan Kesler who played with busted hip last year, put up 49 points as a 2nd line centerman who does everything, including playing defence. 50 point 2nd line centerman is very standard in the NHL. Ryan Kesler did that while playing Injured. NOw imagine him healthy. Anyone who thinks he's a 3rd line centerman needs to check in to a doctor right away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gross-Misconduct Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I have a man crush for Ott. I said it before and I'll keep saying it till we get him. Because of course Gillis refers to my posts for guidance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxiebrown Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 this kesler argument is stupid. it's this simple: on paper, kesler is a 1st liner on a bad team, or a 2nd liner on almost any team. in reality, however, he's a black hole that makes his linemates useless offensively and should therefore not be relied upon to anchor a scoring line, rather dedicating his icetime to shutting down the best players on the other team, killing penalties, and even letting him play in front of the net on the powerplay. in other words, if you're going to play to kesler's strengths, as any successful team should do, it would be as a shutdown center, which is traditionally a 3rd line role. that isn't to say that he should have the 3rd most icetime amongst centers, or be paid like a "3rd liner" or even be third on the depth chart; it just means that he should be paired with players that complement his game and deployed in a role that benefits the team as much as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Whether you think Kesler is elite or not, there isn't a chance in hell he's a 3rd liner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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