elvis15 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Lightning, ’10 first-rounder Connolly agree to one-year deal Brett Connolly made the jump straight from the WHL to the Tampa Bay Lightning, but after scoring four goals and 15 points in 68 games in 2011-12, he’s spent most of his time in the minors. With that in mind, the Lightning and Connolly agreed on a one-year, two-way contract for the 2014-15 campaign. It looks like he will enter training camp with a fair shot of making the team and if all goes well, he could be in line for a more favorable contract next summer. Although Connolly has only played in 16 games with Tampa Bay over the last two seasons, he has been a prolific scorer in the minors. He had 21 goals and 57 points in 66 AHL games last season after recording 31 goals and 32 assists in 71 contests in 2012-13. Connolly was taken by the Lightning with the sixth overall pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. I was tempted to put this in the minor signings thread, but with the attention he's gotten around CDC in the past I thought people might be interested in discussing it. Connolly still has a lot of competition for a spot, with Kucherov, Panik, Brown and of course Callahan on the wing already. He might suddenly become available if he can't crack a spot, since he's not exempt from waivers starting this year. And before the inevitable proposals, we've already got Vrbata, Kassian, Hansen, Vey and Dorsett on the right side, so it'd require some moves on our part if we wanted to bring him in. Maybe with Vey to center and Matthias to the left wing, and then moving Hansen we'd be able to make room: Sedin Sedin Vrbata Burrows Bonino Kassian Higgins Vey Connolly Matthias Richardson Dorsett Sestito Not really room for any prospects to step up either though, so I don't see a lot of options how it could work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummer4now Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Lightning, ’10 first-rounder Connolly agree to one-year deal I was tempted to put this in the minor signings thread, but with the attention he's gotten around CDC in the past I thought people might be interested in discussing it. Connolly still has a lot of competition for a spot, with Kucherov, Panek, Brown and of course Callahan on the wing already. He might suddenly become available if he can't crack a spot, since he's not exempt from waivers starting this year. And before the inevitable proposals, we've already got Vrbata, Kassian, Hansen, Vey and Dorsett on the right side, so it'd require some moves on our part if we wanted to bring him in. Maybe with Vey to center and Matthias to the left wing, and then moving Hansen we'd be able to make room: Sedin Sedin Vrbata Burrows Bonino Kassian Higgins Vey Connolly Matthias Richardson Dorsett Sestito Not really room for any prospects to step up either though, so I don't see a lot of options how it could work. Very close to busting out.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hfbat Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Lightning, ’10 first-rounder Connolly agree to one-year deal I was tempted to put this in the minor signings thread, but with the attention he's gotten around CDC in the past I thought people might be interested in discussing it. Connolly still has a lot of competition for a spot, with Kucherov, Panek, Brown and of course Callahan on the wing already. He might suddenly become available if he can't crack a spot, since he's not exempt from waivers starting this year. And before the inevitable proposals, we've already got Vrbata, Kassian, Hansen, Vey and Dorsett on the right side, so it'd require some moves on our part if we wanted to bring him in. Maybe with Vey to center and Matthias to the left wing, and then moving Hansen we'd be able to make room: Sedin Sedin Vrbata Burrows Bonino Kassian Higgins Vey Connolly Matthias Richardson Dorsett Sestito Not really room for any prospects to step up either though, so I don't see a lot of options how it could work. Vrbata could be moved for picks or prospects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken. Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Vrbata could be moved for picks or prospects. Yeah, but he won't be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share Posted July 11, 2014 Vrbata could be moved for picks or prospects. How realistic do you think that is - not only since we just signed him, but to make room for an as yet unproven NHL'er? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bure to Mogilny Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Minor signing. Two way contrac. Why is this its own thread? OP - really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JeremyCuddles Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Hansen for Connolly and a 3rd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMohammadman Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Minor signing. Two way contrac. Why is this its own thread? OP - really? He clearly stated why in his post, please read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bure to Mogilny Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 He clearly stated why in his post, please read. Its in the minor signing threads anyaways This seems uneeded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Connolly is a no-no for our team lol. Tampa can keep him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggs50 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 If Connolly doesn't nake the team I hope Benning tries to acquire him. (Vey like trade) Connolly needs a change of scenery and is a BC boy!! His 6'2 frame also helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadcanucks Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Lightning, ’10 first-rounder Connolly agree to one-year deal I was tempted to put this in the minor signings thread, but with the attention he's gotten around CDC in the past I thought people might be interested in discussing it. Connolly still has a lot of competition for a spot, with Kucherov, Panik, Brown and of course Callahan on the wing already. He might suddenly become available if he can't crack a spot, since he's not exempt from waivers starting this year. And before the inevitable proposals, we've already got Vrbata, Kassian, Hansen, Vey and Dorsett on the right side, so it'd require some moves on our part if we wanted to bring him in. Maybe with Vey to center and Matthias to the left wing, and then moving Hansen we'd be able to make room: Sedin Sedin Vrbata Burrows Bonino Kassian Higgins Vey Connolly Matthias Richardson Dorsett Sestito Not really room for any prospects to step up either though, so I don't see a lot of options how it could work. Well, one thing I will say for you, elvis15, is that you apply the same rules to yourself as you do with others when posts are created. No one could ever accuse you of being a hypocrite... I would have to agree that Connolly is one guy that would look good as a Canuck...apparently he is able to play centre as well, so having a roster full of guys who can play centre is always a good thing (and we could use another guy who can take right side draws). He's got good projectable size and excellent offensive stats in the AHL. He's only got three years of pro experience, so I think his upside is still very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerEpic5 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 We got a similar player in Virtanen. Imagine a line Virtanen/Horvat/McCann Shinkaruk/Gaunce/Kassian Dane Fox/Vey/Connolly Very good looking top 9. I just don't know what it'll take to get him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadcanucks Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 We got a similar player in Virtanen. Imagine a line Virtanen/Horvat/McCann Shinkaruk/Gaunce/Kassian Dane Fox/Vey/Connolly Very good looking top 9. I just don't know what it'll take to get him. Looks like a very promising top nine for the AHL at this time...could be a very promising top nine in the NHL in 3-4 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 The pre-bust contract. No pressure though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred65 Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 If Connolly doesn't nake the team I hope Benning tries to acquire him. (Vey like trade) Connolly needs a change of scenery and is a BC boy!! His 6'2 frame also helps. I'd agree with that, there's some thing wrong with this picture. He came out of Junior as a high pick, good size, good skill and promptly disapeared. What's happened, what's gone wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Strome Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 How realistic do you think that is - not only since we just signed him, but to make room for an as yet unproven NHL'er?Not to mention that BC hasn't impressed at all. Most on cdc think every high draft pick will be a star, here's more proof that it's not always the case. Not saying you Elvis, but you know I mean. Already some on here are saying he would look good in a Canucks sweater yet if they followed hockey at all they would know he hasn't looked good in a AHL sweater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksFanMike Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 im just hoping our sixth overall pick turns out better than Connelly has to this point..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 The pre-bust contract. No pressure though. Got more than Schroeder did in his? (Has he hooked up anywhere yet BTW??) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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