Nex is my ex Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Alex Burrows started the season on the 4th line where we thought he'd stay to provide veteran leadership. But has anyone noticed how ever since he was put on Bo's line his game has improved dramatically? I'm seeing shades of 2010, he's getting shots, getting points and is playing like vintage Alex Burrows. He Baertschi and Horvat seemed to have built some real chemistry and have been our best line in the last 5 games or so. It makes me so happy to see him having fun out there in what is probably his last season as a Canuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Sparkle Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 this could go in the do we need him thread, but i'll bite D: i'll give burrows this-- he's surprised me on how well he's been able to adapt his game to the changes of the team's direction (wherever that is) over the years. he's one of those guys who the team benefits the most having good line mates, whether its with the sedins or placed with guys like a bo horvat, who makes everyone better alex burrows isn't a superstar player, or even a star player, and when he's on a makeshift line, just to have bodies on the ice, his weaknesses are exposed to that fact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nex is my ex Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 11 minutes ago, Twilight Sparkle said: this could go in the do we need him thread, but i'll bite D: I hate going in there haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggins Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Burrows is still very good on the forecheck, retrieving pucks, cycling, and knows when to go to the net. One reason he did so well with the Sedins is he has good vision and is a smart player. Although not really a star on his own, nor the goal scorer he once was, put him with good players and he can help them succeed. I'm going to miss Burr. One of my favorites this past decade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lafayettecrossbar Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Has he done enough for the franchise to warrant a place in the ring of honour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintPatrick33 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Burrows stated over the summer he trained to improve his speed and skating ability. He came into the league based on his great work ethic, and even in the latter stages still wants to improve his game. Started off slow, but as I have been posting in the Do we really need him thread, his recent ice time and great plays on the forecheck and PK, not to mention big goals to get us off the losing streak on serves to remind us what a gift he has been for this franchise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 24 minutes ago, Lafayettecrossbar said: Has he done enough for the franchise to warrant a place in the ring of honour? Burrows is to the 2000s and 2010s Canucks what Snepsts was to the 80s Canucks. So yes. In fact, Burrows just passed Snepsts for games as a Canuck moving Burr into 6th place all-time. The next guy for him to catch, should he make it would be Markus Naslund. Gives you an idea of how long Burr has been around here for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysACanuckFan Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 54 minutes ago, Lafayettecrossbar said: Has he done enough for the franchise to warrant a place in the ring of honour? "Slaying the dragon", a great forechecker especially on the PK and a good puck retriever, I'd say yes he's done enough to warrant a place in the Ring of Honour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwags Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 51 minutes ago, Lafayettecrossbar said: Has he done enough for the franchise to warrant a place in the ring of honour? I would go so far as to say he's done more than enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombieksa Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 He's is 35 right? If his play stays strong sign him to a 1 year deal with performance bonuses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokes Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 2 hours ago, Lafayettecrossbar said: Has he done enough for the franchise to warrant a place in the ring of honour? Shouldn't even need a waiting period Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 3 hours ago, Lafayettecrossbar said: Has he done enough for the franchise to warrant a place in the ring of honour? I'd say yes. He's 6th in games played for the Canucks and 10th in goals (only 2 away from 9th). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davathor Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 9 minutes ago, Wilbur said: I'd say yes. He's 6th in games played for the Canucks and 10th in goals (only 2 away from 9th). Also he beat Chicago in OT. That's worth something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocksterh8 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 4 hours ago, Nex is my ex said: Alex Burrows started the season on the 4th line where we thought he'd stay to provide veteran leadership. But has anyone noticed how ever since he was put on Bo's line his game has improved dramatically? I'm seeing shades of 2010, he's getting shots, getting points and is playing like vintage Alex Burrows. He Baertschi and Horvat seemed to have built some real chemistry and have been our best line in the last 5 games or so. It makes me so happy to see him having fun out there in what is probably his last season as a Canuck He couldn't do much worse than he was at the start of the season. This is what he should be doing on a regular basis, not a surprise at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat Fingers Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 3 hours ago, ajhockey said: Burrows is to the 2000s and 2010s Canucks what Snepsts was to the 80s Canucks. So yes. In fact, Burrows just passed Snepsts for games as a Canuck moving Burr into 6th place all-time. The next guy for him to catch, should he make it would be Markus Naslund. Gives you an idea of how long Burr has been around here for. He may also be around next year if he can keep his play at where it's sits currently. He would be a cheap cap hit as well. The guy bleeds blue and green. If if he does keep up his play, his as expansion draft protected as any player in the league. This could make Hansen somewhat tradable. EW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigerian Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 I honestly never thought they should have taken him off the 1st line with the sedins. Serious question; was he in that much of a decline where they thought another player could step up? Or was it just because of the vrbata signing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelownaCanucksFan Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 4 hours ago, Lafayettecrossbar said: Has he done enough for the franchise to warrant a place in the ring of honour? Yes he has Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chon derry Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 23 minutes ago, Nigerian said: I honestly never thought they should have taken him off the 1st line with the sedins. Serious question; was he in that much of a decline where they thought another player could step up? Or was it just because of the vrbata signing? he might of had a chance last year if it wasn't for hansens play last year , i thought when they took erikkson off the first line this year they would try burrows there ,nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down by the River Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 5 hours ago, Baggins said: Burrows is still very good on the forecheck, retrieving pucks, cycling, and knows when to go to the net. One reason he did so well with the Sedins is he has good vision and is a smart player. Although not really a star on his own, nor the goal scorer he once was, put him with good players and he can help them succeed. I'm going to miss Burr. One of my favorites this past decade. If Burrows played with Crosby he'd have netted 40 goals in a year. He's terrific at reading the play and getting to an area that he knows the puck carrier wants to get the puck to. Sid's problem has always been that guys couldn't think like him. If I'm Benning, I'm hoping someone is whispering this in Rutherford's ear come the trade deadline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaguez Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Hope he keeps it up so we can get a good asset for him at the deadline. Trade him to a contender and then re-sign him on the cheap in the off-season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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