Fred65 Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 20 hours ago, NHL97OneTimer said: Vrbata had some pretty honest words with his departure about being utilized in ways that he didn't agree with. He expected to be playing with the best players and not with the rookies. The fact that he didn't like this along with the direction of the club seems to indicate the lack of compatibility going forward. Also, the Canucks are looking for leadership skills, not guys who are going along for the ride. So short answer, Vrbata has played his last day as a Canuck in my opinion. I always remember Mogiliny saying some thing similar to Pat Quinn. Quinn told him Alex you're the vet on the line now it's your turn to make others look better rather than you just playing off some one else's hard work. Vrbata has played his last game in the NHL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofsurrey Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 3 hours ago, Fred65 said: I always remember Mogiliny saying some thing similar to Pat Quinn. Quinn told him Alex you're the vet on the line now it's your turn to make others look better rather than you just playing off some one else's hard work. Vrbata has played his last game in the NHL I think you probably right. I would think he is played himself out of the league . Europe for a few more seasons would be the likely destination. From what i have told, finishing off the career in Europe can be a real highlite for players.... Living in a foreign country... less travelling. Seeing new things.... Less pressure than the NHL. Very good experience from what i have been told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred65 Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 35 minutes ago, kingofsurrey said: I think you probably right. I would think he is played himself out of the league . Europe for a few more seasons would be the likely destination. From what i have told, finishing off the career in Europe can be a real highlite for players.... Living in a foreign country... less travelling. Seeing new things.... Less pressure than the NHL. Very good experience from what i have been told. Vrbata is a Czech National he was living in a foreign country when he lived in Canada/USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyg43 Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 900k to 1.25 for one yearmax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Bersnoozi Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 6 hours ago, bobbyg43 said: 900k to 1.25 for one yearmax Yeah, I wouldn't mind bringing him back in a low ball type deal. *hehe* Obviously nobody is knocking on the door to get him right now and he doesn't have many options. We get a proven NHLer who still has good offensive abilities for a low risk type contract; JB said he wanted to get a guy to take some pressure of Baercheese, Verby fits the bill. It'd also be nice to give Virtanen some time to develop in Utica. Verby seems to have some roots here as he spent two seasons with us. it'll be an opportunity to show that he can still play in the NHL. He'd really have to check his attitude out the window and come to play hard every night and not complain wherever he is slotted. If he's willing to sign a low contract and come in with a good attitude, why not? Heck, if he can prove he still has gas in the tank and simply just push 20-30G, he could be a good commodity around TDD for us to maybe recoup a 2nd-3rd round pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucksrock!88 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 If I were Benning I wouldn't sign him for the league minimum. Complete lack of character, leadership, and effort. Enjoy the AHL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfstonker Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 On 31 July 2016 at 3:05 AM, Positive Canuck said: vrbata was a whiney puss Jeez coming from you that's a cracker bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fakename70 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Can't wait to see this guy re-sign with Arizona and shut the smug CDC'rs who - based off of his second season here - believe he's washed up the hell up. These are are the same CDC'rs who believe Burrows is still relevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 7 minutes ago, Fakename70 said: Can't wait to see this guy re-sign with Arizona and shut the smug CDC'rs who - based off of his second season here - believe he's washed up the hell up. These are are the same CDC'rs who believe Burrows is still relevant. I thought he had already signed with Arizona? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fakename70 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 15 minutes ago, Alflives said: I thought he had already signed with Arizona? Has it been officially announced yet? When I last saw the report either yesterday or Sunday, it wasn't official. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 9 minutes ago, Fakename70 said: Has it been officially announced yet? When I last saw the report either yesterday or Sunday, it wasn't official. Good question. With all the discussion, I thought it was a done deal. I wonder what the hold up on it could be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 12 hours ago, Alflives said: Good question. With all the discussion, I thought it was a done deal. I wonder what the hold up on it could be? They are running his advanced stats. Sometimes the software has glitches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fakename70 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 8 minutes ago, Alflives said: Good question. With all the discussion, I thought it was a done deal. I wonder what the hold up on it could be? No idea. According to NHL.com it is a done deal: 1yr $1M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 5 minutes ago, Fakename70 said: No idea. According to NHL.com it is a done deal: 1yr $1M. And bonuses that could earn him up to 3 M, I heard. How can these bottom feeder Cap teams sign the Vrbata type players, and still beat us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gameburn2 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Vrbata and Higgins looked a lot alike at times: age and injury explained Higgins's situation, Vrbata? I'm not sure what happened. The same lack of commitment was there. Imagine Vrbata agreeing to go to the minors? Difference in character lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 I would take a Vrbata/Pirri/Hudler over Burr to add scoring Burr will try and score 10-15 this year esp with his pp time (minus the pp's goals against) It would be nice to pick up someone who could push for more like 20-30 if possible. Burr has had only one short handed goal in the last 3 years before that he had 16 SHG's He has definitely lost a step or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Vrbata will have a good bounce back year in ARI, possibly 20 goals. And then a bunch here will demand JB's head because he didn't re-sign him lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sean Avery Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 This topic still makes me laugh! xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Avery Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 He played with the Sedins last season and played like $&!#. THE SEDINS! Now he's on Arizona again. ARIZONA! He's not going to have a comeback year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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