TheGuardian_ Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Just listening to him on the radio and he is saying that while still needing top six scoring, he is happy with the team. Is that just bowing smoke again, is it because he can't tell the truth, is it just misleading because he likes the players or is it something else? I can understand a comment like that but I would think an add on like, at this stage or at this time would be in there. I generally like the team, I like it a whole lot more when they are good or improving though or look like they are. OJ saying he will go to Europe to play if he isn't in the NHL, hmmmm, couldn't hurt I guess, but does he sign here first? Can he go if he signs? Oddly Linden didn't know anything about this but he didn't deny it could happen evidently because no one has talked to OJ or his agent about signing since the draft. Then again I guess he isn't going to say he isn't satisfied yet, even if he isn't. I wonder if he went to talk to OJ or his agent after the interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 It means exactly what it says. He's content with the roster and if the season ended up starting today, this is a lineup he would be glad to begin with. Like management has said, if they can add another forward or dman before the season starts, that would be nice. If not, nothing wrong with the team they have right now as well. ...hate to be that guy but it's not rocket science Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 this thread is going to be a winner, I can tell already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogersTowell Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Perhaps he's satisfied that the team is better than it was last year, and significantly better if injuries aren't such a factor. I happen to agree with him. JB has improved the team without breaking the bank (so far - Gudbranson will need to be extended eventually). You seem to have gotten a bit off track on your own post - what OJ does next year if he doesn't make the NHL is a side issue pretty much unrelated to your stated topic and will only muddy the issue here. If he makes the team, however, that's averted and the team is better for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Linden Says he is happy with the team What does he mean by that I wonder. if only he could tell us how he feels about the team Hmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastal1 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 2 minutes ago, TheRussianRocket. said: It means exactly what it says. He's content with the roster and if the season ended up starting today, this is a lineup he would be glad to begin with. Like management has said, if they can add another forward or dman before the season starts, that would be nice. If not, nothing wrong with the team they have right now as well. ...hate to be that guy but it's not rocket science Tells you something about his standards if this lineup satisfies him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 You're reading too much into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Anyone with a copy of the link to the interview? I personally would guess its more positive than the OP being taken back by Linden being satisfied. But will have a listen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Just now, Canuck Surfer said: Anyone with a copy of the link to the interview? I personally would guess its more positive than the OP being taken back by Linden being satisfied. But will have a listen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwags Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 "It is what it is." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butters Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Whats wrong with being happy where you are in your rebuilding process? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 You provide a very good service to CDC VC! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 17 minutes ago, coastal1 said: Tells you something about his standards if this lineup satisfies him! I'm sure he'd love to have added Stamkos, but you do what you can... But yeah, nothing in this other than they've made some moves and are happy enough now without disrupting the rest of the lineup too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Blight Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 I thought this was Linden Vey talking about his new team.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where'd Luongo? Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 I think Linden and Benning are looking for a trading partner, for the grinder/scorer that they keep hinting about. Obviously he isn't going to say anything about it now, after the fine that Benning received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 22 minutes ago, coastal1 said: Tells you something about his standards if this lineup satisfies him! Are you a poster who would prefer the Canucks tear down and tank in other discussions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerrDrFunk Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 30 minutes ago, -Vintage Canuck- said: Thanks, VC! Though when I look at that image out of the corner of my eye, it looks like someone has sown Linden's mouth shut....eerie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Bagues Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 He probably means that it's a process, but realizes that he's not allowed to say that word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 1 hour ago, TheGuardian_ said: Just listening to him on the radio and he is saying that while still needing top six scoring, he is happy with the team. Is that just bowing smoke again, is it because he can't tell the truth, is it just misleading because he likes the players or is it something else? I can understand a comment like that but I would think an add on like, at this stage or at this time would be in there. I generally like the team, I like it a whole lot more when they are good or improving though or look like they are. OJ saying he will go to Europe to play if he isn't in the NHL, hmmmm, couldn't hurt I guess, but does he sign here first? Can he go if he signs? Oddly Linden didn't know anything about this but he didn't deny it could happen evidently because no one has talked to OJ or his agent about signing since the draft. Then again I guess he isn't going to say he isn't satisfied yet, even if he isn't. I wonder if he went to talk to OJ or his agent after the interview. I think what Trevor Linden is really saying is that he is happy. He has a nice home, a healthy and happy family, and a decent job. I do recollect though, now that I think about it, running into Trevor at O' Hares in Steveston. He told me that he secretly wanted to get back into playing in the NHL. So what I really think he's saying, Guardian, is that he plans on taking that role on the second line, if they can't find someone through a trade. So that's what he means. Comprende? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForsbergTheGreat Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 1 hour ago, coastal1 said: Tells you something about his standards if this lineup satisfies him! What’s not to like about this line up, we have a lot of young forwards with a lot of promise. What would be the point of going out and paying a high price for a player when there’s a chance one of our young players can fill that spot. Like Linden said, we still don’t know exactly how a Rodin is going to fit it, We don’t know what kind of strides Baertschi and Virtanen are going to make this offseason. Right now, we like what we see with the roster heading into training camp, but if a player becomes available through trade, it’s something worth exploring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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