Pavel Burrows Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/22/raymonds-agent-thinks-it-will-take-time-to-sign-with-new-team/ NBC A quick glance at the list of remaining unrestricted free agents doesn’t show many former 25-goal scorers. And it certainly doesn’t show many former 25-goal scorers under the age of 30. Mason Raymond falls into both those categories though. The 27-year-old scored 25 times for the Canucks in 2009-10. Since then, however, it’s been a tough time for the speedy-but-slight winger. A serious back injury suffered in the 2011 Stanley Cup Final. Stretches of inconsistent play. Now, he’s looking for a new team. Raymond’s agent, JP Barry, tells News 1130 Sports in Vancouver there’s been plenty of interest from potential suitors, but it may take time before an acceptable offer is made. In 2013, Raymond had 10 goals in 46 games. “I think I’ll have some good discussions about Mason,” Barry told The Province recently. “He’s got a lot of speed and he had a good season. Also, the UFA market is not a deep one this year.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFBR392 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/22/raymonds-agent-thinks-it-will-take-time-to-sign-with-new-team/ NBC A quick glance at the list of remaining unrestricted free agents doesn’t show many former 25-goal scorers. And it certainly doesn’t show many former 25-goal scorers under the age of 30. Mason Raymond falls into both those categories though. The 27-year-old scored 25 times for the Canucks in 2009-10. Since then, however, it’s been a tough time for the speedy-but-slight winger. A serious back injury suffered in the 2011 Stanley Cup Final. Stretches of inconsistent play. Now, he’s looking for a new team. Raymond’s agent, JP Barry, tells News 1130 Sports in Vancouver there’s been plenty of interest from potential suitors, but it may take time before an acceptable offer is made. In 2013, Raymond had 10 goals in 46 games. “I think I’ll have some good discussions about Mason,” Barry told The Province recently. “He’s got a lot of speed and he had a good season. Also, the UFA market is not a deep one this year.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raffi Torres's Smirk Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 ... "I think I'll have some good discussions about Mason," Barry told The Province recently. "He's got a lot of speed and he had a good season. Also, the UFA market is not a deep one this year." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baka Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Waiting for an acceptable offer eh. He sounds like MG's protege. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilduce39 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Can't believe he's slipped past everyone so far on the free agent market - he's really fallen off the radar. I would have thought the offers would come tumbling in with his speed. Hopefully things don't get tripped up for too long in contract talks - I'm sure he could slide into anyone's roster and make an impact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Hard Truth Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I am ready to pray to even Booths God that somebody beside the canucks sign this guy asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lockhart Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 As much as I make fun of him I'd probably be happy if we could sign him for under 1.5 for a year if Jensen and Gaunce aren't ready Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 come on calgary do thr right thing already.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilya Mikheyev Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Still some good FAs out there.... Wonder if they'll all have to settle for small contracts due to a smaller demand for labour with the cap settling. I think an Eastern team with a dreadful PK should sign him if they can get a deal. Carolina or Florida maybe. 1 year/1.5 million would actually fill out the Canes' line-up pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombieksa Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 At this point I would embrace him back with open arms. Our off-season has been quite concerning so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Karlsson Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 He needs to add some weight to be more effective. His upper body is like a 15 year old. Who cares if he loses some speed, he doesn't do much with it anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theo5789 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 At this point I would embrace him back with open arms. Our off-season has been quite concerning so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primal Optimist Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 What would you have done differently this offseason? I'd like to know what realistic expectations you had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOCKEY GEEK 101 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Gillis doesn't have the money to pay the salary that Raymond wants so I think Canucks WON'T re-sign him and sign Tanev instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander.Edler Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Raymond is really good friends with some of the guys on this team, and wants to win with them. In every podcast Raymond answers questions with guys like Bieksa and Burrows while having a blast. Obviously he wants to stay here and its tough to leave. I am a fan of Raymond, great guy who cares about and appreciates the fans. People make way to much fun of him, and I'm sure he'll produce 25 goals again, but he wont get another shot with the Canucks and thats what sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onions Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 it's just about our cap, we really don't have the cap room for him anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsedin33 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Intentional? I think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drouin Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Lol teams probably aren't giving him more than 1.5M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Roach Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 This might turn into another Mats Sundin saga.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Emerick Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 This might turn into another Mats Sundin saga.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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