mecomaker54 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 This is purely hypotheical since MG would have to be absolutely stupid to let Tanev walk. With that being said Douglas Murray is still unsigned and we are almost a month(ish) away from training camp. Since people keep saying the Canucks are soft, and that they have no grit, and/ or no bite why not add the big Swed. Although he may not be the "best" guy out there he most certainly fits the John Tortorella style of play. He is big, loves to hit, can block shots, and clear the crease. He isn't a fast skater, and he doesnt score points but he does something Tanev can't, HIT and be an intimidating figure on the ice. Now, He is 33 and is strictly a stay-at-home defenseman, nothing different there in comparison to Tanev, but he can still play at a high level despite his age. My idea, sign him for 2 years @ 2 Mil per (his previous salary was 2.5 mil but since no one has shown interest in him and since he is getting older this seems like a fair amount). Where He Would Fit In The Lineup: Hamhuis Bieksa Edler Weber Garrison Murray (Alberts) (Corrado) With Murray being on the third pairing with Garrison, Garrison would be able to pinch in and play around in the offensive zone all he wants while Murray would anchor the blue line. Other Benefits: As previously stated the "Intimidation Level" that Murray brings is astounding, not only will people worry about Kassian knocking them out, but having Murray running after you is a next level of scary, if someone were to touch our star players. He would benefit greatly under Torts "Defensive" style of play, blocking shots, checking people through the glass, protecting/clearing the crease for our goalies. By signing Murray we WOULDNT have to rush Corrado into the lineup, Gillis has even said that he would like to give Corrado at least another season or two in the minors to develop a more well rounded skill set before giving him a shot at a roster spot, signing Murray would accomplish this. Murray > Alberts IMO I would rather have a guy that has played a consistent role in the NHL for the past 8 years then have a guy who has been benched for roughly half of the games in the last 3 years. Once again this is PURELY HYPOTHETICAL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoner. Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Weber in our top 4, really? This is Yannick Weber we're talking about, not Shea. And no way I'd take Murray for $2M per, he's too slow. $1M or less and maybe, but nothing above that. He's gonna be looking for a 1 year rebound contract like Torres had with us a couple years back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c00kies Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Metaphoric? More like Hypothetical. I don't want Murray on my team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Juice Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 As much as I'd like Murray on our team, he's a left handed D who can't play on the right. That doesn't solve any of our problems on D. We're fine on D. It's the offence I'm worried about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecomaker54 Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 Metaphoric? More like Hypothetical. I don't want Murray on my team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 As an old gm mighta said: "1 million, andnottapennymore!" Get Alberts and/or Fistric too..tell Tanev to go live on borscht & perogies 'til he fills out a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanBeef Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Solid replacement for Alberts I guess. Would rather have Engelland for Tanev (if we can't re-sign him) though. Hamhuis-Garrison Edler-Bieksa? Murray-Corrado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOB for MVP Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Id love Murray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misconduct16 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Other than your terrible use of the english language, and poor estimate of salary, I wouldn't mind Murray as our 6th/7th on the back end at around 1M per. I prefer the other suggestions of putting together a package for franson/cowan using tanev if negotiations fall apart completely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrible.dee Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 For the OP http://www.thefreedictionary.com/metaphorical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownUndaCanuck Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 If Tanev is asking for around 3M, forget it. Sign Fistric for 2M, Murray for 2M and Alberts for 1M. Hamhuis - Bieksa Edler - Murray Fistric - Garrison Alberts Weber Big, physical, mean defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drouin Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Fistric 2 yr 2.5M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanucks25 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 No. Alberts is better if you want a similar type player. Corrado is better in general. Tanev is going to get signed anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Why not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BedBeats™2.0 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Id rather fantasize about a RH d-man in the line up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edlerberry Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Man Douglas Murray used to be my boy but WOW he got REALLLLY slow last season. He's always been slow, but last season was worse than Hamrlik. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangoes Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Tanev is going to be re-signed by Canucks period We don't want our team to get older we want our Canucks to get younger Tortorella likes to have a young team around him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Man Douglas Murray used to be my boy but WOW he got REALLLLY slow last season. He's always been slow, but last season was worse than Hamrlik. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amish Rake Fighter Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Man he looked slow in the playoffs, he was never fast but he was also never the undisputed slowest guy on the ice at all times. I wouldn't peg him any higher than a depth guy on a good team now. Pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonMexico Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I have zero interest in low skilled pylons. Not to mention, there really is no way they make Garrison a 3rd pair defenceman. Barring injury, the top 4 will be Hamhuis-Bieksa and Edler-Garrison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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