Jack Fig Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I don't hate Vrbata, but he's just a paycheque player. He plays to the edges of his comfort zone but no farther. He's never been on a winner and never produced in the playoffs. He'll be gone within a year and figures none in the Canucks future. He's boring and I have no interest in him or his style of play. As someone said earlier, he doesn't fit here. The Sedins preferring to not have him on their line is very telling.But I don't hate him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Vrbata is like that old villain guy in the Scooby-Doo cartoons that gets nabbed at the end of each episode: "I would've led the team in goals again if it wasn't for you meddling kids!" Of course, it's only 4 games in, LOTS of hockey left. The team has changed a lot since last season, new guys brought in at forward (Virtanen, Baertschi, McCann, Sutter, Cracknell, Prust) - half their offence. The lines have changed, the team chemistry has changed. I'll give it 10 games for Vrbata to settle down, find his game and start producing. I do hope he has a great year, would help in getting a good return at the deadline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 There is no reason to hate bata, he was great for us and a great stop gap but he's in his last season for the nucks. About time to thank him for his time and wish him the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Goblin Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 We need to put Vrbata back on the first line with the Sedins; Edler and Tanev on defense for our 1st line(s). Sedin-Sedin-Vrbata Virtanen-Horvat-Baertschi Burrows-McCann-Hansen Dorsett-Sutter-Cracknell Prust Edler-Tanev Hamhuis-Hutton Sbisa-Bartowski Weber Miller Markstrom Vrbata is obviously more effective with the Sedins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Talented player but wasn't a good fit on the top line and a non-factor in the playoffs. He's more valuable to us as trade bait than in the lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCanuck Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Vrbata is a beast. He's like a silent assassin on the ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Crossbar Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Vrbata was brought in to keep us competitive. He's not in our future. Did his job last season. Let him do his job this season. Again ... four games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Maybe this Vrby hate can be properly directed at Baertchi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyfresh Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Maybe this Vrby hate can be properly directed at Baertchi? Baertschi out and Vrbata still bringing his line down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Googlie Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 we're complaining about 1 player who hasn't scored in 5 games? The entire Ducks team has just 1 goal in 4 games!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seven pounds soft Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 What's with all the vrbata threads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmonberries Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 He did score the shoot out winner for us on the road the other night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drakrami Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 People's been hating Vrbata since last playoffs saying that he didn't show up to score goals. But anyway, the hate is unfounded, Vrbata is awesome and skillful. We got our money's worth by signing him; and when we trade away him this year, the picks and prospects coming back will be juicy. So the hate is pretty stupid and unnecessary. Just be classy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yes we can nucks Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I don't think people are hating on V. But I think it has been unfair criticism. No, he hasn't scored yet. But we have to remember he has lost his linemates from last season (Bonino, Higgins). He didn't have a chance to work with consistent linemates during preseason, and he still hasn't developed chemistry with any linemates yet. I like V with Burrows and Horvat. They could be a very good line... a combination of speed, skill, and effort. Burrows and Horvat can get V the puck, and V can finish, as he has shown in the past. I don't believe he has suddenly lost it. It's just a matter of time with consistent linemates. I don't like V with the Sedins. They need a fast, relentless forechecker on their line... which V isn't. Leave Sutter with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therodigy Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Vrbata's situation reminds me of what happened to Higgins in 2013-2014, where he was snake bitten for about 12 games. He was throwing pucks on net, but has no luck. It wasn't until the game in Philly where he took a quick pass from Henrik from behind the net and snuck it in. Higgins find his groove from there. I'm sure Vrbata will find his groove similarly against the oil. I'm not concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanaholic Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 He complains and he is lazy. But hate is a pretty strong word. Horvat should not be punished and have to play with him on the same line. Talk to Willie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanaholic Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 People's been hating Vrbata since last playoffs saying that he didn't show up to score goals. But anyway, the hate is unfounded, Vrbata is awesome and skillful. We got our money's worth by signing him; and when we trade away him this year, the picks and prospects coming back will be juicy. So the hate is pretty stupid and unnecessary. Just be classy. Unless he starts putting some pucks in the net we won't get a bag of beans for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Vanderhoek Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I don't think there is much hate, people just aren't seeing the chemistry on his current line and think change should happen. That about sums it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulpro Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 I'm quite disappointed that this thread isn't about a weird hat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neko Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 we're complaining about 1 player who hasn't scored in 5 games? The entire Ducks team has just 1 goal in 4 games!!! Comical isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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