RetroCanuck Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 1 minute ago, Ghostsof1915 said: I thought you could sign players after the trade deadline but they couldn't play for you, or is that the playoffs only? Yep hes exempt for the playoffs but can play during the regular season. Maybe we have something here. Decent points totals for only 80nhl games played. Scouting reports said he needed to be better defensively and play tougher. Maybe we have a new 3rd line centre and we can trade Sutter! Wouldn't that be nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 1 hour ago, hammertime said: I'm pretty happy with this. Drew is serviceable from what I remember RHC to slide in for Sutter who needs to be shut down. Good job JB! Shore is a two-way forward with above-average hockey sense and burgeoning offensive skills. He is a solid skater with good mobility and a quick change of direction, especially at his size. He is a gritty, competitive player who can be a determined forechecker as well as a tenacious defender and he is solid in the faceoff circle. Although he will not dazzle anyone with an array of exceptional skills, he has a well-rounded game and has shown a deft touch at the front of the net and a good, accurate shot away from it.Read more at http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/drew_shore/#2Bueu2TQgVhQ7vmI.99 Basically sounds like a Sutter clone. Nothing wrong with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 10 hours ago, Nuxfanabroad said: Should shore-up the roster(I'll get my coat)... go pick up him at the airport for us will you! I've always wanted drew shore on our team. this has me very excited. is he expansion draft eligible if we sign him in the next 2 weeks? he's a pretty big center with some good physicality and grit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 1 hour ago, hammertime said: I'm pretty happy with this. Drew is serviceable from what I remember RHC to slide in for Sutter who needs to be shut down. Good job JB! Shore is a two-way forward with above-average hockey sense and burgeoning offensive skills. He is a solid skater with good mobility and a quick change of direction, especially at his size. He is a gritty, competitive player who can be a determined forechecker as well as a tenacious defender and he is solid in the faceoff circle. Although he will not dazzle anyone with an array of exceptional skills, he has a well-rounded game and has shown a deft touch at the front of the net and a good, accurate shot away from it.Read more at http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/drew_shore/#2Bueu2TQgVhQ7vmI.99 Basically sounds like a Sutter clone. he reminds me a bit of Matt Stajan eariler in his career. probably not the best comparison far less proven but similar player imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Beary Sweet Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 When I first heard of this signing, I thought it was the Dallas' Shore anyways excited to see him play. Someone exciting to looking forward to in the next few games and will make Sutter the perfect candidate to sit out and let his injury heal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 "Two-way player, good speed and shot. We played together a few games and he's solid. He's a great guy in the room too" - Baertschi on Shore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentSam Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Great signing, hope to see him soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 "Big guy, he really stepped up his offensive game in the Swiss League. We believe he can come in and help us." - Desjardins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b3. Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 10 minutes ago, -Vintage Canuck- said: "Big guy, he really stepped up his offensive game in the Swiss League. We believe he can come in and help us." - Desjardins Hopefully he can learn the systems quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Googlie Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 51 minutes ago, RetroCanuck said: Maybe we have a new 3rd line centre and we can trade Sutter! Wouldn't that be nice Sure - and start every shift deep in our own zone cos we can't win a faceoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroCanuck Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 2 minutes ago, Googlie said: Sure - and start every shift deep in our own zone cos we can't win a faceoff let Manny show him how its done. Let me also say that I don't think Sutter will be traded because he is a decent player but this is a rebuilding team and I wouldn't be surprised if Sutters traded in a couple years, when Gaudette or another centre is ready to step in. Sutter being traded also would depend on what happens with the Sedins. If the Sedins want to go somewhere to compete then we can't trade Sutter. But if the Sedins stay and sign another 2 years or so, Sutter will be traded to make room for others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cramarossa Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 39 minutes ago, -Vintage Canuck- said: Lol how do you just leave that part out of the conversation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appleboy Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 This shows how beat up this club is. Maybe they will shut Sutter down for the year. They also need to stop stealing from Utica as they are trying to get to the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossi Vaananen Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 He'll wear 42: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quantum Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 I like this signing... and it likely means a couple of things are happening/about to happen. Jack Skille is likely done for the season. Brandon Sutter may be shut down for the rest of the season too (his injury is VERY apparent) It's a tryout for Drew Shore to see if he's worth a contract in the summer and be a Megna/Chaput/Skille replacement This is how badly the Canucks are looking for offense. I like it. Canucks aren't making the playoffs so it doesn't matter that Drew Shore isn't eligible for them, smart signing. Still think Curtis Valk deserves a contract if the Canucks are this desperate to bring in help for the big club. Guy has been a "fringe Canucks prospect" for years and is now a first line AHLer. I know he's small but he's got offensive skill. Still dunno why the Canucks are hesitant to give Valk an entry deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomato Pajamas Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 12 hours ago, Jaku said: This is kind of odd. I don't know why he would want to join the team for a such a very short period of time. Has Benning been talking to him about a possible contract for next year? Just wants to play hockey? If I had a chance to play in the NHL, I'd drop everything and go for it. Doesn't matter if it's for a game or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Seems like a good pickup, given the injuries and where this team is at. Gives us some depth without having to raid Utica any further. And I'm assuming (at age 26 and five NHL seasons) he reverts back to RFA status after this contract, so should be fairly easy to retain him if he actually performs well (not that signing UFAs of his calibre is all that difficult). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Jim isn't exactly scraping the bottom of the barrel lately with these freebies. Boucher, Crammer, now Shore. Chaput, Shore and Crammer could be legit bottom 4 potentially for next season, with no assets spent or development time. Boucher could be top 9, if he keeps working hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li'l Fra Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Great! The next Megna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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