Visp Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 the recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something. I feel this thread is worthy as a Yannick has been solid in the roles that he has been given and b he has a crazy shot and c he is under-rated and hardly ever mentioned in the proposals/re-signings section for next season. When we picked up Yannick for 650,00 I was so excited, not only being Swiss Canadian but because of his play for Montreal in the previous seasons, not forgetting his 21 pts in 32 games played for a strong Genf-Servette team during the lockout (and his play in the Olympics). When we acquired Jason Garrison, he was meant to fill the Salo void on the powerplay but for some reason that has never/yet to amount. In 73 GP, Garrison has 7 goals and a rating of -7 while Weber, often playing on the 4th line due to injuries (1st line PP) has 4 goals with a rating of -3 in only 41 GP. While stats aren't everything, IMO Weber currently looks like the most dangerous d-man on the PP, while not scoring every shift, setting up rebounds and basically worrying the opposition. With Garrison at a cap hit of 4.6 and Edler a 5 mill (6 goals in 54 games with a team low -29 rating), Weber looks like a bargain and the Canucks should look to keep him for the near future, especially as he will likely not demand more than $1 million and he is still only 25 years old. His shot will only get better and he can be trusted defensively, great qualities in a number 6 or at worst 7th defenseman. With Stanton looking like the bargain pick-up on defence for the Canucks and Tanev being Mr Reliable, Weber is looking like Mr Under-Rated and can be counted on if one of the top 6 d-man are moved in the off-season, most likely Edler (aware of NTC). He has been through a lot in his time here, being sent down on waivers to Utica, returning stronger and often playing an unfamiliar 4th line role. Given some seasoning, he could become a very valuable asset for the Canucks going forward and should not be overlooked. Hopp Schwiiz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
touchable Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Agree we should sign him on another 1- or 2-year contract for <$1 million if he's willing.Disagree that he's better than Garrison. He's small, and while he has good defensive stick skills/positioning, he can't handle the big power forwards. But then again, in a bottom pairing role, he's rarely expected to play against the top lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Visp Posted March 24, 2014 Author Share Posted March 24, 2014 Agree we should sign him on another 1- or 2-year contract for <$1 million if he's willing. Disagree that he's better than Garrison. He's small, and while he has good defensive stick skills/positioning, he can't handle the big power forwards. But then again, in a bottom pairing role, he's rarely expected to play against the top lines. For sure. I didn't mean he's a better player in general to Garrison, I just think he's a better first option on the PP right now and better value with 4 mill less cap hit. If Garrison gets back to his best, that's a different story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
touchable Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 For sure. I didn't mean he's a better player in general to Garrison, I just think he's a better first option on the PP right now and better value with 4 mill less cap hit. If Garrison gets back to his best, that's a different story!I agree, Weber's shot has looked really dangerous on the powerplay, especially when we manage to rotate the right dman (Hamhuis or Edler) to the middle of the ice, and Weber sneaks down to near the top of the circle. His shot is deadly from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Carell Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I thought he played very well defensively last night. More than I can say for Edler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMohammadman Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I agree, I have been wondering for the last few days why people weren't pointing out great he actually is. That shot though...................... makes me drool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rypien37 Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Agree we should sign him on another 1- or 2-year contract for <$1 million if he's willing. Disagree that he's better than Garrison. He's small, and while he has good defensive stick skills/positioning, he can't handle the big power forwards. But then again, in a bottom pairing role, he's rarely expected to play against the top lines. Agree fully. He gets MANHANDLED in the corners and along the boards against power forwards. However, I would LOVE to have him as a 6 or 7 guy for under a million a year. Just please....no more 4th line wing duties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCammer Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Agree that he has been a solid addition. For the right price I would keep as a 6 or 7 D-man and PP specialist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Weber's Only 25 so there's some potential. Yeah I would sign him to be a 6th or 7th Dman. I consider Weber apart of the youth movement, though not a major part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Stopped reading after definition of appreciation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggs50 Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I like little Webby. Puts the puck on net more often then not. His defensive play is picking up too. Not bad. Wouldn't mind him for a 6th or 7th type dman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Visp Posted March 24, 2014 Author Share Posted March 24, 2014 Stopped reading after definition of appreciation. completely realize that was a douchy thing to do but thought it was easier to give a reason why than getting flamed for making the (possibly pointless) thread in the first place. sorry will remove, truly just wanted a thread about Yannick rather than my crapty writing skills* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Weber did about what I expected this season. He's too good for the AHL, but not quite good enough for the NHL. To boost his career a bit further he needs to go to the former SE division perhaps. If not, he's europe-bound. Here he's a depth guy, tops. If we think Corrado is ready for a bigger role, then Weber may be let go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Visp Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 Man can this kid shoot!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gumballthechewy Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 He's one of our few defencemen that can actually hit the net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I would like to see him re-signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bure to Mogilny Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I like him because he always wants to shoot. He's looking for the lain to shoot, and he looks for it aggressively. A lot of guys seem unconfident or unsure of how to get the best possible shot away. Webber seems so determined to score Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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