HunterHorvatBure Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 good. get rid of that scum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahf149 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I have a feeling hes going to sign in Toronto with mayray. Guess will see FLA and CGY also possibly destinations but got a feeling it will be Toronto. Really enjoyed his play when he was on but his inconsistency were just a problem. This move pushes us further past the Gillis era and also makes a statement to other GMs. We are willing to make a move. Really like this decision instead of trying to deal him off for a late pick. Kind of a statement to the other GMs that we are open for business and are open to fair hockey deals. Hope he does well wherever he signs. Good guy. Edit: I could actually see him joining Chicago too. Since he was put on waviers can calgary snag up his contract.. curious quesiton mark broken lol Mayray might not even get resigned by Toronto lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I liked a few things about Booth's game - obviously a great skater who works hard and backchecks as he's supposed to, but the physical aspect of his 'power forward' game was quite inconsistent, and in the end, he has somewhat of a problem with tunnel vision and unable to really develop chemistry with his linemates, aside from Kassian, who has exceptional vision regardless of whom he's playing with. Whether or not JB is intending to bring in a FA, there could be a roster player returning in a Kesler deal, and assuming/hoping that Santorelli is brought back, that leaves very little room for a guy like Booth, particularly if the team is intending to integrate any of their talented young forwards into the lineup. Sedin Sedin Burrows Santorelli Kassian Higgins Hansen Matthias Richardson Jensen Without a return in the Kesler deal, that's 10 roster forwards, not including Schroeder or any of the prospects, and my guess would be that JB intends to make an addition or two where the fourth line is concerned. Regardless of other moves, Booth's cap hit, injury uncertainties, disappointing chemistry and production pretty much dictated that he's the odd guy out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangelos Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 He'll sign somewhere for 2-2.5M, have success, and you guys will all b***h about it and call JB an idiot. Just watch. It happens every time. Even if that happens it doesn't mean he would have been successful with the canucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanGnome Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I would have kept him... traded him at the deadline as he is a pending UFA for a draft pick. Something for something not... something for nothing. We freed up cap space without giving up assets. It's a win in my books Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyWalton Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 good. get rid of that scum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbanks Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 i really thought he was finally getting his game back in the second half of last year... i didnt see a reason to buy him out. one of our fastest skaters and hardest workers last year..now he will go and be a complete bargain for some other team... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanBeef Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Was actually startin to look good at the end of the season. Regardless, he's not worth all that $$. Anyways, I'm sure he'll do well in another organization; good luck to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Maybe this is to make room for Ales Hemsky.. Just saw a vid on tsn saying OTT wants to trade his rights for a draft pick; they haven't been able to agree to terms on a contract yet. Perhaps, he would definitely add some offensive; We will have to see I just hope we dont trade our 1st, 2nd round picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbanks Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Does Burrows actually have an offensive game? Without the Sedins he doesn't seem to have one.sedins without him dont seem to have one either... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniwaki Canuck Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Personally I'd like to see us use the cap space from the contracts of Booth and Kesler to (1) resign Santorelli, (2) sign a center like Grabovski, ROR or Stasny, (3) make a smart bargain-basement forward signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspberries Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Dan Murphy @sportsnetmurph 28m So #canucks will now be paying Luongo and Booth not to play in VAN, Gillis not to GM and Tortorella not to coach. #prunestowalkaway sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down by the River Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I really don't know, Heretic. I feel like he could work with Santorelli, if he just stationed himself in front of the net like with the twins and waited for the puck. I don't think his offensive ability is really all that high naturally. I like his offensive 'sense'. He doesn't just stand in front of the net, he's good at finding the sweet spot between the slot and crease. I agree that he isn't really a 'skill' guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuck nit Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Maybe this is to make room for Ales Hemsky.. Just saw a vid on tsn saying OTT wants to trade his rights for a draft pick; they haven't been able to agree to terms on a contract yet. Perhaps, he would definitely add some offensive; We will have to see I just hope we dont trade our 1st, 2nd round picks. Would be a low - cost ,decent gamble to give the Sedins a talented RW that can put the puck in the net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdatb Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Watch out if he has a 20-30 season next year. Everyone will be saying we should have kept him and they will become huge Booth fans. I am 90% sure he will. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_314 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 It makes sense, but I was hoping it wouldn't happen. Was also really hoping to see him rebound in his contract year, instead of leaving on this kind of note. As long as J.B. has someone lined up in his sights as an offensive improvement though, I'd be okay with this happening. However, I could also easily see him becoming Mason Raymond 2.0, where after a small "prove-it" contract and extra opportunity, he becomes a top-6 forward again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharnhayre Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Would be a low - cost ,decent gamble to give the Sedins a talented RW that can put the puck in the net. Hemsky said no to a 3 year $10M contract. You pay him more than $4M a year and then you have Burrows at $4M on the 2nd line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaMash Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I like his offensive 'sense'. He doesn't just stand in front of the net, he's good at finding the sweet spot between the slot and crease. I agree that he isn't really a 'skill' guy. Yeah I do agree. He's positionally good in the offensive zone for sure. All I think is that he does need the right line-mates to be anything more than a third liner. I wouldn't look at Burrows and say "yes, he's a top six player" normally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Dan Murphy @sportsnetmurph 28m So #canucks will now be paying Luongo and Booth not to play in VAN, Gillis not to GM and Tortorella not to coach. #prunestowalkaway sigh. This is what happens when you get a bad GM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOgRook Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Surprised this didn't happen last year. Would have happened if he wasn't injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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