86Viking Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, Qwags said: Why would Dahlen be gifted a spot over Eriksson? What I meant was give a young player with offensive skill who I think we can all agree on had a great season last year in Sweden an opportunity to see some NHL actions. Not to mention that we have been lacking secondary scoring all year or the bigger fact of his known past chemistry with Pettersson. It doesn't matter now, I personally just dont trust the direction of this team with GM JB at the helm. Props to Linden for leaving when he did, I am sure he is sitting at home playing with his young kid looking at our team and saying what are they doing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86Viking Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 1 minute ago, Ghostsof1915 said: We'll never know now. But But But JB could trade Goldobin back to them for Dahlen next fall!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dats hockey Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 31 minutes ago, Canuckster86 said: But But But JB could trade Goldobin back to them for Dahlen next fall!?!? Is it bad I still don’t want to give up of Goldy? I swear he hit 45 posts this year 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86Viking Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 1 minute ago, Dats hockey said: Is it bad I still don’t want to give up of Goldy? I swear he hit 45 posts this year I agree, Goldy needs to be kept, we have such lack of depth of offensively skilled wingers it would be a mistake to give up on him. He seems to be doing a bit better in the 2 way department lately, but his skill is undeniable. Just a matter of can he put it together and be more patient when he has the puck. Sit LE21 and player other guys, heck even put Schaller into that 4th line role, that was why we signed him. LE was signed to be a legit top 6 60pt guy not a pylon on the 4th 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanukfanatic Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 2 hours ago, Canuckster86 said: just a few off page 1, man was CDC, all Canuck fans and even Ferraro wrong about this absolute FAILURE of a huge mega buyout proof contract given out by GM JB. if we cant trade him this off season, 1 JB should be let go of GM duties, many POOR contracts have been moved, some worse than Eriksson's. 2. just waive him day 1 of training camp and let him ride the AHL bus like Wade Redden I was happy with this signing when it occurred. Man was I wrong!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kloubek Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 35 minutes ago, Kanukfanatic said: I was happy with this signing when it occurred. Man was I wrong!! Me too. Who knew LE would fall off a cliff with his abilities for no apparent reason. It is quite shocking, really. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Kanukfanatic said: I was happy with this signing when it occurred. Man was I wrong!! 50 minutes ago, kloubek said: Me too. Who knew LE would fall off a cliff with his abilities for no apparent reason. It is quite shocking, really. Me as well. The term made me nervous, but I was predicting at least 25 goals from Loui in that first year with the twins. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Grit Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 4 hours ago, Canuckster86 said: But But But JB could trade Goldobin back to them for Dahlen next fall!?!? For karma, follow up by trading Dahlen back to Ottawa for Burr, as our coach. There will be peace in the valley again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 17 hours ago, Kanukfanatic said: I was happy with this signing when it occurred. Man was I wrong!! 16 hours ago, kloubek said: Me too. Who knew LE would fall off a cliff with his abilities for no apparent reason. It is quite shocking, really. 15 hours ago, -AJ- said: Me as well. The term made me nervous, but I was predicting at least 25 goals from Loui in that first year with the twins. I tried to warn you guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcoasting Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 On 7/18/2016 at 10:58 AM, The 5th Line said: Loui turned 31 yesterday. Yay This summed up the whole signing and duration of Loui in Vancouver and the previous 58 pages of hope and despair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dungass Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 The team has clearly made a point of showing their displeasure with Loui in the past couple of weeks. Benning publicly called him a disappointment and said that his role on the team would be re-evaluated in the off-season, coupled with Green's scratch the other night. Where they go from here, who know? I suppose they could threaten to bury him in the minors? Wouldn't be a great look for the organization, coupled with Gagner and Schaller's treatment (not wrong), but really, this guy is a complete anchor on the team right now, both in production and as an example for the young players. 3 years in, it's pretty clear Loui, isn't going to score more than 10-15 goals a season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kloubek Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 2 hours ago, aGENT said: I tried to warn you guys While the term was longer than almost anyone wanted, there was reason to be optimistic. He had just had a career year and had demonstrated previous chemistry with the Sedins. Luckily most of his career has played out at times when we havent been particularly competitive. (Due in part to his own inability to put up points, mind you) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 22 minutes ago, kloubek said: He had just had a career year and had demonstrated previous chemistry with the Sedins. On bigger, international ice. Like I said... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mll Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 On 3/16/2019 at 1:01 AM, Provost said: I wonder what the cap implications would be if he retired after getting his bonus money this year. Not sure if he is a guy that wants to move back to Sweden at the end of his career, but walking away and getting to go home, vs. only $3 million per year in salary might not be inconceivable. He will return to Sweden. He bought a chain of restaurants back in Sweden a few years ago - his wife told Swedish media that it was planning for his post-hockey career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 On 3/15/2019 at 8:01 PM, Provost said: I wonder what the cap implications would be if he retired after getting his bonus money this year. Not sure if he is a guy that wants to move back to Sweden at the end of his career, but walking away and getting to go home, vs. only $3 million per year in salary might not be inconceivable. Especially if benning sends him to utica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Provost Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 3 hours ago, 73 Percent said: Especially if benning sends him to utica. That is basically the threat. It did sound like they are going to decide what to do with him at the end of the season and that it is coming to a head. Not only is he not effective, he has zero intensity. He has three hits in 70 games (it was 2 until the last couple games). It is literally almost impossible to avoid even accidentally running into an opposing player more often than that. 3 hits from a player on your 4th line who is supposed to be checking and playing a defensive role... yikes. He chose a buyout proof contract, so the only choice is to waive him, and when no one picks him up... basically tell him that he can retire or get demoted. If he has anything going for him back home he will probably retire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dungass Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 13 minutes ago, Provost said: That is basically the threat. It did sound like they are going to decide what to do with him at the end of the season and that it is coming to a head. Not only is he not effective, he has zero intensity. He has three hits in 70 games (it was 2 until the last couple games). It is literally almost impossible to avoid even accidentally running into an opposing player more often than that. 3 hits from a player on your 4th line who is supposed to be checking and playing a defensive role... yikes. He chose a buyout proof contract, so the only choice is to waive him, and when no one picks him up... basically tell him that he can retire or get demoted. If he has anything going for him back home he will probably retire. Not necessarily. There is precedence of some high profile, high paid veterans being demoted and refusing to retire. Thinking specifically of Redden, Commodore, Souray. Say what you want, but any way you slice it, 3 million a year is still a huge chunk of cheese to walk away from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gurn Posted March 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted March 18, 2019 35 minutes ago, Dungass said: 3 million a year is still a huge chunk of cheese to walk away from. Bit easier to walk away from that when you've already earned $45 mill, but still not easy. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 18 minutes ago, gurn said: Bit easier to walk away from that when you've already earned $45 mill, but still not easy. Riding busses in the minors might send a guy like Loui back to Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrwipeout Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 and no one reacts when loui gets 4 points in a game? nice game by him imo. Thats what id like to see more of. great game against the sens. The entire line with bo and pearrson did real good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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