BertaNuck Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 1 minute ago, 87Crosby said: Trade him to a New York team so he can be closer to home If all were going to get is a low pick, this would be the respectful thing to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentSam Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 2 minutes ago, homersexual said: I do find it weird that Trevor would say something like this for public consumption. It does nobody any good to say 'we are trying to trade this person'. With that in mind, Higgins for Drouin confirmed! Your not serious?? about the conf.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 12 minutes ago, JamesB said: Higgins is not the only guy to get more criticism on CDC than is warranted. Of course, some posters just like to criticize and getting that kind of criticism comes with the territory. I'm guessing he doesn't worry about it much. I like HIggins and he had played well for the team until this year, which has been a bad year. But I would not say he has been a "steal" for the franchise or that he has played above his cap hit. At a $2.5 million cap hit you expect a solid 3rd-liner (although I know Benning is paying that much for two 4th liners -- Prust and Dorsett.) Higgins has never been more that a solid 3rd-liner in terms of performance even though he has spent a lot of time on the second line. I cannot see him being moved easily. The Canucks would need to retain significant salary and/or take a bad contract in return and/or include another asset. Just started watching hockey this year I take it. Have a closer look at his tenure here and get back to me. This year has been a disaster for him. Otherwise, he has: 1) Been a .5 ppg player for this franchise, and has played for 1.9 - 2.5 million over 5 seasons. 2) Has been an elite puck hound and very intelligent two way player. As an example, had 50 takeaways and + 36 turnover differntial while scoring 43 points in 71 games on the third line in 2011/12, with outstanding underlying numbers. 3).Extremely versatile guy that has always been on the underside of 50% ozone starts, plays hard minutes, kills penalities, and can be used in any situation. Etc. Etc. Was acquired for a pittance. has been a cap steal all along, and if he returns absolutely nothing has been one of the better bargain acquisitions in this franchise's history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monteeun Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Higgins seems to be having a rough year...but still, good luck to him tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lumberman Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 9 minutes ago, Bradsterrr said: Anyone else think it was weird how the Canucks issue a release stating they're exploring trade options for Chris Higgins? A good way to drive the price down, unless>>>something in the works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspberries Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 3 minutes ago, JamesB said: Higgins is not the only guy to get more criticism on CDC than is warranted. Of course, some posters just like to criticize and getting that kind of criticism comes with the territory. I'm guessing he doesn't worry about it much. I like HIggins and he had played well for the team until this year, which has been a bad year. But I would not say he has been a "steal" for the franchise or that he has played above his cap hit. At a $2.5 million cap hit you expect a solid 3rd-liner (although I know Benning is paying that much for two 4th liners -- Prust and Dorsett.) Higgins has never been more that a solid 3rd-liner in terms of performance even though he has spent a lot of time on the second line. I cannot see him being moved easily. The Canucks would need to retain significant salary and/or take a bad contract in return and/or include another asset. You don't understand the criticism on CDC? He is grossly overpaid and has shown next to nothing on the ice for far too long. Hence it will be hard to trade him. But you don't understand the criticism? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Makes sense. With the acquisition of Etem, he will be replacing Higgin's spot in the lineup as we have an abundance of forwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnymack Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 24 minutes ago, Roger Neilsons Towel said: After the Canucks Season Ticket Holders Autograph signing today, President Trevor Linden met with fans to answer questions. At the end of the questions period he revealed that they have met with Chris Higgins and informed him they will be exploring trade options over the next couple of days to free up a Roster spot for younger players. Thoughts? I am personally relieved and believe that is the best decision for both the Canucks organization and Higgins, who could use a change of scenery and a chance to play. Awesome, thanks for your time here and the years you put in some good play through some of them, but not have done nothing lately time to move on for both parties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Swedish elite3 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Have to think with coming out the team has 2 or 3 offers and are finalizing a deal and getting the ducks in a row... it's time higgins moved on but he was critical for 2011 and deserves a ton of respect for that Good luck to Chris in the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Higgins is not with team and won't be until situation is resolved, I was just told by team spokesman. #Canucks ...and that explains the press release. Thanks for everything Higgins but things must come to an end for everyone. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwags Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 16 minutes ago, hatedkid666 said: weird Brad Ziemer @BradZiemer 1m1 minute ago Higgins is not with team and won't be until situation is resolved, I was just told by team spokesman. #Canucks Did the team excommunicate Higgins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyllenhaal Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Somewhat inevitable with the acquisition of Etem and his abysmal play this season. With that said, he used to be one of our hardest working and most consistent players for years. I hope he can find that old form with a new team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 11 minutes ago, homersexual said: I do find it weird that Trevor would say something like this for public consumption. It does nobody any good to say 'we are trying to trade this person'. With that in mind, Higgins for Drouin confirmed! Entirely possible that he asked for a trade and they're trying to avoid making the request public. Edit: ninja'ed by the Freidman quotes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukoncanuck87 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Sounds like Higgins doesn't like his role on the team either n might've asked for a trade? Just speculating but he's not dressing till this is sorted sounds like someone might moved asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homersexual Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 7 minutes ago, SilentSam said: Your not serious?? about the conf.. Totally joking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poetica Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 I'm cool with it. Can Vrbata be next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down by the River Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Didn't TL do something similar with season ticket holders last year? Find this situation quite odd. I've been critical of the guy, but feels pretty harsh to let the public know they told him to stay home while they desperately try to move him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bingo Chili Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Higgins for drouin lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Just now, Yukoncanuck87 said: Sounds like Higgins doesn't like his role on the team either n might've asked for a trade? Just speculating but he's not dressing till this is sorted sounds like someone might moved asap. He didnt ask for a trade, rather, Linden and co are trying to trade him. They must've discussed this before as it would be wrong for Linden to break out the news in a season-ticket holder event while not informing Higgins himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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