Zuongo Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Not sure if these have been posted..? I know we have a few threads with bits and pieces of what was said. Otherwise mods delete thread , Otherwise Interesting to see the players thoughts and reflect on the season. Edit: Added Benning, Linden, Willie Presser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatedkid666 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Everyone seems to have bought into what linden and JB are selling. Glad to know they believe we'll be better next season. Also the Linden and Benning pressed is Wednesday if I am not mistaken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixthecat_potvin Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Excuses, excuses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuongo Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 Matthias seems to be as good as gone. Think we all knew that. Same with Stanton, Weber and Richie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallstreetamigo Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Carefully coached on what to say and not to say. Which is expected. What I found odd was the Sedins and Burrows talking about the importance of young players coming up while Bieksa is saying young players aren't always the answer. Seems like a big disconnect. Although Bieksa came across very protectionist about maintaining the status quo. The other vets were much more accepting that changes need to happen toovr forward and that getting younger I players contributing is a big part of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outsiders Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Carefully coached on what to say and not to say. Which is expected. What I found odd was the Sedins and Burrows talking about the importance of young players coming up while Bieksa is saying young players aren't always the answer. Seems like a big disconnect. Although Bieksa came across very protectionist about maintaining the status quo. The other vets were much more accepting that changes need to happen toovr forward and that getting younger I players contributing is a big part of that. juice needs to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Carefully coached on what to say and not to say. Which is expected. What I found odd was the Sedins and Burrows talking about the importance of young players coming up while Bieksa is saying young players aren't always the answer. Seems like a big disconnect. Although Bieksa came across very protectionist about maintaining the status quo. The other vets were much more accepting that changes need to happen toovr forward and that getting younger I players contributing is a big part of that. LOL. I guess the Sedins know that no young player threatens their job, at least for the next 3 years whereas Bieksa knows his job is on the line. Well, I guess they are both right. Young players aren't always the answer especially on defence, where every mistake you make gets magnified. But if they are able to come in and contribute, they will really make big difference just like Horvat did this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallstreetamigo Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 LOL. I guess the Sedins know that no young player threatens their job, at least for the next 3 years whereas Bieksa knows his job is on the line. Well, I guess they are both right. Young players aren't always the answer especially on defence, where every mistake you make gets magnified. But if they are able to come in and contribute, they will really make big difference just like Horvat did this season. No young dman could make any more or worse defensive mistakes than Bieksa does though. For a fraction of the cap hit. Bieksa is looking out for Bieksa in how he came across there. That is why this team will go nowhere with leadership like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steen Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Carefully coached on what to say and not to say. Which is expected. What I found odd was the Sedins and Burrows talking about the importance of young players coming up while Bieksa is saying young players aren't always the answer. Seems like a big disconnect. Although Bieksa came across very protectionist about maintaining the status quo. The other vets were much more accepting that changes need to happen toovr forward and that getting younger I players contributing is a big part of that. I agree with you, but the Sedins both qualified those statements with a heavy emphasis on the young players being good enough. Like they like the idea of younger players, but they're not quite trusting it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabcakes Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Bieksa doesn't look like a guy who is ready to retire. I have wondered if he would if asked to waive. He doesn't look like he'd be comfortable playing for another team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Love, love, love how Horvat carries himself on and off the ice. Has a maturity about him that is pretty special. Going to be a big piece for us going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DhillonCanuck Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 You guys try to pick at every little thing. Sedins specifically said they don't want young players for the sake of having young players. They said that the young players better be good, and Bieksa said that the team could use a mix of vets and should not infuse young players just for the sake of it. Bieksa is a huge leader in the room. What shocked me today was the amount of players who are in it for themselves, and I can't believe you guys think Bieksa is one of them. These players include Matthias, he needs to GTFO his real character came through today, absolutely garbage. Weber is another one of those journeyman players who had his moment and needs to go, similar to the likes of Rome or Diaz. Stanton is good as gone, tthat guy has no personality whatsoever seems like absolute joke. Kass, as much as I loved him is very immature and should probably be traded. Edler is someone who needs to step up as well and become a leader because he does not seem to have much either. Sbisa is interesting as he faced a lot of tough questions and may have something going there. An interesting thing I picked up was how through out the season how the players talked about how immature Lack was, as in he did not take things to seriously, at first I thought it was funny but I feel like he's not on the same level as a Cory Schneider and we could probably pick up something decent for him. Vrbata was good, Sedins, Burrows, Bieksa were all good as well. I love Horvat and really wish we could have gotten him without having traded Schneids. The most improtant thing I learned today was how important leadership is as well as character which a lot of players on this team lack, the fact you guys want to trade Bieksa may help on the ice but it will not be good in the dressing room. Don Cherry knows whats up and after watch today's interview I realized he speaks the truth. PS: Matthias rly pissed me off today, was probably stoned, no professionalism or honesty, something that Bieksa has in abundance alongwith a sense of humor, did no one notice the shot Gallagher took at him and he could've erupted but he didnt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo.Horvat53 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Matthias sounds as if he knows he won't be here next year, so he doesn't give a hoot. Bye-bye Matthias, take your giant frame with no physicality somewhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbanezRG Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 The vibe I got from some of the mainstay players is they're dissapointed, but they hope the fans can appreciate the great regular season and exciting games they played for us this year despite the early exit, and can remain optimistic for the future. Pretty bland but not much else to say, I enjoyed watching alot of good Canucks hockey this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanTSN Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Holy crow Tony G's gotta go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuongo Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 Crypt Keeper trying to stir Bieksa's pot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstank29 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 You guys try to pick at every little thing. Sedins specifically said they don't want young players for the sake of having young players. They said that the young players better be good, and Bieksa said that the team could use a mix of vets and should not infuse young players just for the sake of it. Bieksa is a huge leader in the room. What shocked me today was the amount of players who are in it for themselves, and I can't believe you guys think Bieksa is one of them. These players include Matthias, he needs to GTFO his real character came through today, absolutely garbage. Weber is another one of those journeyman players who had his moment and needs to go, similar to the likes of Rome or Diaz. Stanton is good as gone, tthat guy has no personality whatsoever seems like absolute joke. Kass, as much as I loved him is very immature and should probably be traded. Edler is someone who needs to step up as well and become a leader because he does not seem to have much either. Sbisa is interesting as he faced a lot of tough questions and may have something going there. An interesting thing I picked up was how through out the season how the players talked about how immature Lack was, as in he did not take things to seriously, at first I thought it was funny but I feel like he's not on the same level as a Cory Schneider and we could probably pick up something decent for him. Vrbata was good, Sedins, Burrows, Bieksa were all good as well. I love Horvat and really wish we could have gotten him without having traded Schneids. The most improtant thing I learned today was how important leadership is as well as character which a lot of players on this team lack, the fact you guys want to trade Bieksa may help on the ice but it will not be good in the dressing room. Don Cherry knows whats up and after watch today's interview I realized he speaks the truth. PS: Matthias rly pissed me off today, was probably stoned, no professionalism or honesty, something that Bieksa has in abundance alongwith a sense of humor, did no one notice the shot Gallagher took at him and he could've erupted but he didnt I watched the whole thing where are you getting all this negativity from? was it by there facial expressions The bolded and enlarged statement makes me realize this is a waste of my time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallstreetamigo Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 You guys try to pick at every little thing. Sedins specifically said they don't want young players for the sake of having young players. They said that the young players better be good, and Bieksa said that the team could use a mix of vets and should not infuse young players just for the sake of it. Bieksa is a huge leader in the room. What shocked me today was the amount of players who are in it for themselves, and I can't believe you guys think Bieksa is one of them. These players include Matthias, he needs to GTFO his real character came through today, absolutely garbage. Weber is another one of those journeyman players who had his moment and needs to go, similar to the likes of Rome or Diaz. Stanton is good as gone, tthat guy has no personality whatsoever seems like absolute joke. Kass, as much as I loved him is very immature and should probably be traded. Edler is someone who needs to step up as well and become a leader because he does not seem to have much either. Sbisa is interesting as he faced a lot of tough questions and may have something going there. An interesting thing I picked up was how through out the season how the players talked about how immature Lack was, as in he did not take things to seriously, at first I thought it was funny but I feel like he's not on the same level as a Cory Schneider and we could probably pick up something decent for him. Vrbata was good, Sedins, Burrows, Bieksa were all good as well. I love Horvat and really wish we could have gotten him without having traded Schneids. The most improtant thing I learned today was how important leadership is as well as character which a lot of players on this team lack, the fact you guys want to trade Bieksa may help on the ice but it will not be good in the dressing room. Don Cherry knows whats up and after watch today's interview I realized he speaks the truth. PS: Matthias rly pissed me off today, was probably stoned, no professionalism or honesty, something that Bieksa has in abundance alongwith a sense of humor, did no one notice the shot Gallagher took at him and he could've erupted but he didnt You know what REALLY helps in the dressing room? Winning and being inspired by the on-ice play of your leaders. If Bieksa was a Euro and everything else about him and his game was the same Don Cherry would not give him a second thought. He's a "Good Canadian Boy" after all. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallstreetamigo Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I love how they asked the core players if they think the core group is stale. I mean, would they really say yes to that question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallstreetamigo Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I will be optimistic if Benning FINALLY does what needs to be done. I expect from the message today though that the plan is status quo with the core group. Most of the players echoed that management has a plan but also talked about how the season was so great and the core group did everything that was asked (ie. just make the playoffs). More of the same next year I fear. If Benning sticks to his word this will have been the last chance for this core group who once again could not get it done at crunch time. If the Canucks do not make real improvements to get younger, faster, more skilled, and hungrier I could see a big regression next season as several other teams are primed to get better in a hurry. Status quo will mean regression in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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