baumerman77 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Bartkowski would be a mistake. I would rather just sink or swim with our defense (hopefully sink) and spend money next summer when guys like Lucic, Ladd, Seabrook (all local guys), Byfuglien, Erik Johnson, etc are available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 What has Franson done to earn this respect? besides learning to lose... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonMexico Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Make a hockey trade instead. Trade Hansen for a decent Dman. Oh please oh please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HC20.0 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 What has Franson done to earn this respect? besides learning to lose... Well he can score points. Something our Dmen couldn't seem to do last season aside from Weber. Franson would be a big risk though, given his defensive play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 At those prices? Hahaha...nobody. Seriously like at all. Sink or swim with the depth we have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanTSN Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Matt Bartkowski at $3mil is A LOT better than Garrison at $4mil and Bieksa at $4.5mil. Bartkowski, unlike Garrison, has a shot that can get on net and he is a good power play threat, as he proved in college. Sure, he has zero goals in the NHL so far, but that will change when he starts getting Sedin feeds on the power play. Bartkowski actually has scored one goal in the playoffs, making him a clutch performer. Bartkowski has played 131 games so far and is an unrestricted free agent. After his solid seasons in Boston he is ready for a good raise. His best asset by far, Bartkowski's hockey iq is through the roof and that's why he on the Canuck radar. Unlike Garrison who can't shoot the puck worth a darn and Bieksa who constantly makes brain farts while covering for Sbisa, Matt Bartkowski will be a welcome addition to the Canucks that will entertain fans here for years to come. Bartkowski is the perfect blend of skill, speed and physicality that the Canucks really need right now. We should be very, very excited when he officially signs with the Vancouver Canucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neymar Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 MIKE GREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24K PureCool Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Irwin just to troll Wilson more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baumerman77 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Matt Bartkowski at $3mil is A LOT better than Garrison at $4mil and Bieksa at $4.5mil. Bartkowski, unlike Garrison, has a shot that can get on net and he is a good power play threat, as he proved in college. Sure, he has zero goals in the NHL so far, but that will change when he starts getting Sedin feeds on the power play. Bartkowski actually has scored one goal in the playoffs, making him a clutch performer. Bartkowski has played 131 games so far and is an unrestricted free agent. After his solid seasons in Boston he is ready for a good raise. His best asset by far, Bartkowski's hockey iq is through the roof and that's why he on the Canuck radar. Unlike Garrison who can't shoot the puck worth a darn and Bieksa who constantly makes brain farts while covering for Sbisa, Matt Bartkowski will be a welcome addition to the Canucks that will entertain fans here for years to come. Bartkowski is the perfect blend of skill, speed and physicality that the Canucks really need right now. We should be very, very excited when he officially signs with the Vancouver Canucks. Are you being sarcastic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanTSN Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Are you being sarcastic? Jason Garrison was a horrible defenseman for us. Just as Bieksa became one. Bartkowski is younger, has great potential, and will deliver the goods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Are you being sarcastic? He is going through a phase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanTSN Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 He is going through a phase. It is called 'acceptance.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ftmN Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 I would like the reliability that is Irwin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time Lord Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Matt Bartkowski at $3mil is A LOT better than Garrison at $4mil and Bieksa at $4.5mil. Bartkowski, unlike Garrison, has a shot that can get on net and he is a good power play threat, as he proved in college. Sure, he has zero goals in the NHL so far, but that will change when he starts getting Sedin feeds on the power play. Bartkowski actually has scored one goal in the playoffs, making him a clutch performer. Bartkowski has played 131 games so far and is an unrestricted free agent. After his solid seasons in Boston he is ready for a good raise. His best asset by far, Bartkowski's hockey iq is through the roof and that's why he on the Canuck radar. Unlike Garrison who can't shoot the puck worth a darn and Bieksa who constantly makes brain farts while covering for Sbisa, Matt Bartkowski will be a welcome addition to the Canucks that will entertain fans here for years to come. Bartkowski is the perfect blend of skill, speed and physicality that the Canucks really need right now. We should be very, very excited when he officially signs with the Vancouver Canucks. What percentage of your posts in the last few days have been serious? Stop trolling this forum. Especially because sometimes it's hard to even tell if you're serious... Back on topic, I want Irwin. He is definitely worth 3-3.5 million IMO. He's played 17-20 minutes a game for the last 3 seasons. In 2013, he was on the top pair with Dan Boyle on a good playoff team (one that swept us...) and didn't look out of place as a rookie. Eventually he fell out of favour in San Jose, but I don't think he would have that problem here. He would instantly be the 4th best D-man on this team. With Hamhuis most likely leaving next year, he would have even more of an opportunity. I just don't know if he has the ability to play on the right side. Sbisa does. Here's a few options: Edler - Tanev Hamhuis - Sbisa Irwin - Clendening/Corrado Edler - Tanev Hamhuis - Clendening/Corrado Irwin - Sbisa Edler - Tanev Hamhuis - Irwin Sbisa - Clendening/Corrado And it becomes much simpler if Hamhuis leaves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanTSN Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Irwin should be retained by San Jose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Green would be ideal. Unlikely to happen though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanBeef Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 So Benning said he's looking for a mobile defenseman that can pass the puck..... Please, not Bartkowski... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianRugby Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 If ownership doesn't want to rebuild and miss playoffs because of $$$. Don't sign a D man, save that $$$ and let us miss the playoffs so we can actually get a good draft pick. Last time we had a top 10 pick it turned into Horvat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliboy Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Hoff was not a choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB5 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 A good case has been made for Irwin but I would still go with the Hoff. He will help maintain some level of competitiveness and if the team isn't making the playoffs and right offer comes up he can be dealt as a deadline deal which can help with the youth movement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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