Warhippy Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 There are what, 5 or 6 teams within a 40 minute flight of the new York area? I am hoping they can find a trade partner near there for him. Barring that and as sad as this might make some people. Waiving him and allowing him to go to utica in the event they cannot find a trade partner near his home would be a blessing. The guy is very family oriented and with his sisters recorded health and development issues and how much time he puts in with her it would be an awesome thing for him to even end up there. Class act quality guy. We knew what we were getting from him every night even if it wasn't overly physical or a scoring threat. Hoping they can get him close to home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toyotasfan Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Was Benning to too lazy to make 29 phone calls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Biestra Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Hopefully this forum can show a little respect to the guy on his way out. Has to be a pretty tough situation to be told you're no longer useful and to stay home while they try to trade you, and that if they can't, you're on the bus to Tom Sestito-ville. Thanks for some good years, Higgins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 3 minutes ago, Down by the River said: If Higgins is as valuable as you say he is, he would have been traded by now. The reason the Canucks are making this public is because trading him has basically become impossible. I'd say Higgins limited NTC hurts JB and co. more than no suitors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 59 minutes ago, sponge62 said: They can explore whatever they want but Higgins gets the final word on any trade. When a team puts out a statement like this, it's basically a last step before waiving him and trying to find him another home via trade, still in the NHL, out of respect. The alternative is waivers where he either goes to a team he has no say in location or Utica where he's out of the NHL. At this point any NTC doesn't mean much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 1 minute ago, Toyotasfan said: Was Benning to too lazy to make 29 phone calls? If you took time to think you would realize Higgins has a limited NTC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 2 minutes ago, Junkyard Dog said: I'd say Higgins limited NTC hurts JB and co. more than no suitors. See my post below yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FallenCR7A Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 All the best to Higgins, he was great for us for many years. I admired his effort and persistence, especially when it was one of those nights where the rest of the team didn't show up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Higgins is the poster boy of the old country club mentality. When I think of country club I think of chris higgins. Maybe its his hair but the team plays better with him out of the lineup and its time for him to have a fresh start. He could be a good impact depth player on a new team and in a new dressing room. He has valuable xp but has worn out his welcome in van. He could even end up in FLA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierdaddy Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 1 hour 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. I wish this meant Guance and/or Shink were going to get time. They've earned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 1 hour ago, sponge62 said: They can explore whatever they want but Higgins gets the final word on any trade. I think he gets to void a trade to his pick of 5 teams. He has no say on the rest........that's my understanding of his etc anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Canuckian Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 55 minutes ago, shazzam said: Yeah not sure why they have to go public with that. Interest is probably really low. Yep... go public. JB has probably tried him in every trade proposal he's suggested... Higgins+ for Johanssen... (crickets). Higgins straight up for Etem (laughter on the other end). Higgins for Drouin (tumbleweed). But knowing that it's open season, there might be a bidding war where there wasn't before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck2288 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 14 minutes ago, oldnews said: 2288 manages to combine a Strawman with a simpleton troll post. Surprise. Blah blah blah your perspective is laughable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 1 hour ago, homersexual said: It's time!... I'm open to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THERETOOL Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 this guy was brought in as a 3rd or 4th line guy no ?? kind of shows you how much depth we lack at this point .. a little depressing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlinkas wrister Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 4 minutes ago, Warhippy said: There are what, 5 or 6 teams within a 40 minute flight of the new York area? I am hoping they can find a trade partner near there for him. Barring that and as sad as this might make some people. Waiving him and allowing him to go to utica in the event they cannot find a trade partner near his home would be a blessing. The guy is very family oriented and with his sisters recorded health and development issues and how much time he puts in with her it would be an awesome thing for him to even end up there. Class act quality guy. We knew what we were getting from him every night even if it wasn't overly physical or a scoring threat. Hoping they can get him close to home. Well said. Up until this year this guy has made a career out of playing above his pay grade. Wish it could be done a little less messy but after signing Etem we have 24 contracts with the team and something has to give as guys start coming back off injury. Thanks for everything Higgins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Just now, canuck2288 said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 I previously stated I think he'd land in Philly, Columbus, or FLA but thinking on it. I don't think he would want to go under Torts again lol. Or would he? Philly fans wouldn't mind him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 5 minutes ago, J.R. said: When a team puts out a statement like this, it's basically a last step before waiving him and trying to find him another home via trade, still in the NHL, out of respect. The alternative is waivers where he either goes to a team he has no say in location or Utica where he's out of the NHL. At this point any NTC doesn't mean much. They could be trying to make him open up more teams before waiving. Coming public may be a way of trying to encourage him to open up. Otherwise yeah waivers is the last resort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down by the River Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 6 minutes ago, Junkyard Dog said: I'd say Higgins limited NTC hurts JB and co. more than no suitors. I'd like to believe that Benning warned Higgins that he'd send him home if Higgins didn't expand his list, as opposed to Benning playing that card right away. Sending him home without warning seems pretty harsh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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