мeтpо Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I have a bad feeling that not re signing Lappy will come to bite us in the ass. First of all, not re signing Torres was a big mistake. He was the only guy the Canucks had that could throw punishing hits and actually have the other team afraid to play against him. In my opinion, he was the perfect 4th liner... Lapierre on another hand, is a very good 4th line or even 3rd line centre. The guy is a loudmouth and gets under the opponents skin but isn't that a good thing? The guy stirs up trouble and is very fun to watch. I have a feeling next time the Canucks are in the playoffs, they will meet Lappy again and he'll end up scoring a game winner (Torres) or just playing very well. I think picking up Richardson is a pretty good replacement but why couldn't he just sign both? Imagine a 4th line of Richardson, Lappy, and say.. Weise? Looks like one of the better 4th lines the Canucks would have in recent memory. This seems all too similar to the Torres and Gelinas situations. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Boudreau Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 He will probably troll the Sedins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Fivehole0 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 While I don't feel losing Lappy is the same magnitude as Torres, I feel Lappy was under-rated here. That being said, we shed him because of our bad rep with the refs to be blunt. He and Burrows are trying to re-gain rep with the refs and Lappy can't do it with out a new team. I don't see it biting us in the ass though. I wish all the best for Lapierre, I had a space in my heart for that guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayStation Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Glad we got Sestito locked up as first priority of the off season eh? Sarcasm. What a tool MG is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinkaruk98 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 He was definitely a loss to the club, but i doubt he comes back to "bite" us in the ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papayas Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I have a bad feeling that not re signing Lappy will come to bite us in the ass. First of all, not re signing Torres was a big mistake. He was the only guy the Canucks had that could throw punishing hits and actually have the other team afraid to play against him. In my opinion, he was the perfect 4th liner... Lapierre on another hand, is a very good 4th line or even 3rd line centre. The guy is a loudmouth and gets under the opponents skin but isn't that a good thing? The guy stirs up trouble and is very fun to watch. I have a feeling next time the Canucks are in the playoffs, they will meet Lappy again and he'll end up scoring a game winner (Torres) or just playing very well. I think picking up Richardson is a pretty good replacement but why couldn't he just sign both? Imagine a 4th line of Richardson, Lappy, and say.. Weise? Looks like one of the better 4th lines the Canucks would have in recent memory. This seems all too similar to the Torres and Gelinas situations. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uber_pwnzor Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Not re signing Lapierre will come back to bite the Canucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Our fourth line has been a non factor for years now. Lappy was a solid fourth liner but went quiet the last couple playoff rounds. If he can't bring that intensity consistently in the playoffs, then it was time to make a change. Oh, and this should only help our reputation with the refs. Apparently Lappy was the only one who didn't buy into the keeping your mouth shut approach the Canucks were trying to employ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nux4lyfe Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Torress Lappy and Hansen was one of the best lines we've had..but nope, let's sign crap players and let go the ones that actually made some noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sestito Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Seems like every player we lose is stated to come back to 'bite' us. He's a fourth line pesky center. We needed a youth injection, and it's not like we NEEDED him. Santorelli put up what, 44 points before? If he regains that touch, he can make it. Otherwise, Horvat, Gaunce, or even Lain on the fourth w/ Richardson on the third seems okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Torress Lappy and Hansen was one of the best lines we've had..but nope, let's sign crap players and let go the ones that actually made some noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombieksa Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Removing one player will not change the entire image of a team around the league. Lappy being placed with two skilled wingers seemed to work well at times and he took over "Manny" duties without complaint. It was obvious he wanted to remain here. We'll see. I know I'll miss the guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish⑦Canuck Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Bite us in the ass? Nah. He might come back to bite us in the finger, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John.Tallhouse Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Please, Lappy was loafts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmonberries Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 catastrophe!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surtur Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Can't wait to see him hand burrows play against each other should be fun to watch esp now they know each other.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice orca Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 The guy was a penalty magnet and the reffs hated him, glad he is gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Fourth line player who had an underwhelming season. Out with the old. In with the new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 lapierre and torres have to be the two players most overrated by this fan base ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucklehead Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Yeah but do real really need Burrows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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