Canuck Surfer Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 WR once score 50 NHL points in 65 games. Redden is a 6'2" 212 lb reasonably mobile two way defender, a capable passing puck mover with good hockey instincts. Scored 3 goals and 4 assists in eleven games with the Bruins. My thoughts are we would miss having a crease clearer (if you could call it that) if we signed Redden instead of Andrew Alberts as a depth defender. But we would also have a much better all round player? In the bigger picture Redden is possibly defined in today's world as a poor man's, or snake bitten, version of Alex Edler. It might allow us to move, presumably #23, one of our four $4.5 to $5 mill existing two way D. My perception is its great having so many two way guys. But it's at the expense of missing both a capable puck rushing D with puck skills and a real bone cruncher. To the point; we have a capable D which is neither feared for its physicality or its ability to spark the transition game. Redden would put us in a position to trade, to "re-set," which is something I believe MG owes Canuck fans! One way $850,000 deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drouin Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 800K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheels22 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I wouldn't mind him on the team for cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 He is old and washed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_314 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 WR once score 50 NHL points in 65 games. Redden is a 6'2" 212 lb reasonably mobile two way defender, a capable passing puck mover with good hockey instincts. Scored 3 goals and 4 assists in eleven games with the Bruins. My thoughts are we would miss having a crease clearer (if you could call it that) if we signed Redden instead of Andrew Alberts as a depth defender. But we would also have a much better all round player? In the bigger picture Redden is possibly defined in today's world as a poor man's, or snake bitten, version of Alex Edler. It might allow us to move, presumably #23, one of our four $4.5 to $5 mill existing two way D. My perception is its great having so many two way guys. But it's at the expense of missing both a capable puck rushing D with puck skills and a real bone cruncher. To the point; we have a capable D which is neither feared for its physicality or its ability to spark the transition game. Redden would put us in a position to trade, to "re-set," which is something I believe MG owes Canuck fans! One way $850,000 deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinkaruk98 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Would give the team good depth in defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drouin Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Would give the team good depth in defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinkaruk98 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I'd take Alberts over him any day, much more physical and will thrive under Torts, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drouin Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Well I'm not saying Redden is better I'm just saying he would add depth just like Weber does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinkaruk98 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 true, but physicality is needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I just wonder who will be the 7th d man right now, I think Alberts for his mean side, but I have also heard a lot of good things about Weber and his offensive side. ( This is a good problem IMO because depth is never bad ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinkaruk98 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I think if we re-sign Alberts, sign Redden and possibly Fistric as we'll be golden Hamhuis - Bieksa Edler - Garrison Fistric - Tanev Alberts, Redden that is some solid depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drouin Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I just wonder who will be the 7th d man right now, I think Alberts for his mean side, but I have also heard a lot of good things about Weber and his offensive side. ( This is a good problem IMO because depth is never bad ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drouin Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Don't forget about Weber lol and not only will this give us depth it will allow us to give Corrado more playing time in the minors where he can flourish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinkaruk98 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 IF Corrado plays in the minors, another year of his ELC will get wiped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drouin Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Oh. Well that sucks, so i guess he'll have to slot into the lineup then right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 IF Corrado plays in the minors, another year of his ELC will get wiped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilya Mikheyev Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Remember that time Redden had 40 points in 156 games and was sent down to the AHL for 2 seasons? That was under Tortorella and Sullivan. Redden will sign as a depth guy somewhere, but I doubt the Canucks have any interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drouin Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Another year of his ELC will get used up if he plays in the NHL too, so what's your point? That it'll be a waste if we don't play him with the Canucks - even if he's not ready? EDIT: but on topic, Redden is not anywhere near that 50 in 65 guy. The Bruins used him sparingly after getting him from St Louis; he didn't play big minutes or the majority of games. Maybe for a very cheap deal - and I mean very - but I wouldn't expect much of anything from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 most likely unless MG is willing to burn off that year, idk why he played Frankie during the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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