Rob_Zepp 18,711 Posted July 1, 2018 Just now, johngould21 said: Add Riley Nash to that list too. This Schaller kid sure will stick up for his team mates, add in Roussel, and Beagle, the Canucks shouldn't be pushed around too much, knowing that Gudbranson is not the only tough guy on the roster. Schaller does all the little things extremely well. I bet he becomes someone Canuck faithful all are over with praise early and often. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tyndall2 156 Posted July 1, 2018 Time will tell with all of the players. New season, new chances. In order to get players to sign with Vancouver (bottom feeder for too long) management has to pay a premium in either $$ or years. Canucks need some grit and some leadership guys who are hopefully willing to stand up for their teammates. The last couple of years have been pitiful when it came to that 'mob mentality'. Can't wait for September and the new season to get underway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob_Zepp 18,711 Posted July 1, 2018 3 minutes ago, Jimmy McGill said: yup you did call this one a while back. There are only so many of this type of player in NHL that you can get for nothing more than a contract. Big center who was captain in college and leads by example. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy McGill 39,840 Posted July 1, 2018 10 minutes ago, Rob_Zepp said: There are only so many of this type of player in NHL that you can get for nothing more than a contract. Big center who was captain in college and leads by example. nice. I think the signings today made this team a hell of a lot more fun to watch, and the includes reducing the pushover factor quite a bit. Yah they were gaudy deals but I'm impressed with the 3 guys Jim landed even with that, we're not a top destination right now. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SamJamIam 3,342 Posted July 1, 2018 4 hours ago, Kanukfanatic said: I like him already. Would have been nice to see that when Boeser had his back broken. What was he going to do? Fight the door to the bench? Come on... 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alflives 33,529 Posted July 1, 2018 1 minute ago, SamJamIam said: What was he going to do? Fight the door to the bench? Come on... Funny! I and pretty sure guys like this take out their revenge on the other teams’ top players. That’s what Roussel does too. It’s the “eye for an eye” type of Justice. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlwaysACanuckFan 30,221 Posted July 2, 2018 (edited) Wrong thread Edited July 2, 2018 by AlwaysACanuckFan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlwaysACanuckFan 30,221 Posted July 2, 2018 2 hours ago, Rob_Zepp said: To me, best FA signing Benning has done since becoming Canuck GM. I like this player a LOT and bet he becomes a fan favourite in Vancouver. He did a ton of positive things for a Bruin team that will miss him a lot. Was hoping for this signing over the past month. 1 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThePeaceAwakens 76 Posted July 2, 2018 I love it when a plan comes together! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaudette Celly 28,001 Posted July 2, 2018 5 hours ago, AlwaysACanuckFan said: Good size, decent speed, hits, goes to the net, and some pretty nice mitts, too. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenhodgejr 1,512 Posted July 2, 2018 Pettersson Horvat Boeser Baertchi Sutter Virtanen Leipsic Beagle Eriksson Rousell Schaller Archibald Gaunce Edler Stetcher Del Zotto Tanev Hughes Gudbranson Pouliot 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregthehockeynut 406 Posted July 2, 2018 22 hours ago, SamJamIam said: What was he going to do? Fight the door to the bench? Come on... Brock Boeser Slap Shot Goal After Dirty Crosscheck by Lewis (Jan. 23, 2018) (SNP) - YouTube This should never happen to your star players. Spot shift Schaller in the top six occasionally at even strength and Dbags like this guy will think twice before dirty hits. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SamJamIam 3,342 Posted July 2, 2018 23 minutes ago, gregthehockeynut said: Brock Boeser Slap Shot Goal After Dirty Crosscheck by Lewis (Jan. 23, 2018) (SNP) - YouTube This should never happen to your star players. Spot shift Schaller in the top six occasionally at even strength and Dbags like this guy will think twice before dirty hits. Different play there bud Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlwaysACanuckFan 30,221 Posted July 2, 2018 Hello Dr Schaller, paging Dr Schaller! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-AJ- 15,429 Posted July 2, 2018 2 minutes ago, AlwaysACanuckFan said: Hello Dr Schaller, paging Dr Schaller! Better than Dr. Recchi I bet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob_Zepp 18,711 Posted July 3, 2018 On 7/1/2018 at 4:53 PM, SamJamIam said: What was he going to do? Fight the door to the bench? Come on... This guy took on the door to the dressing room earlier that night and it came back to haunt him....never take on a door. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stierlitz 3,476 Posted July 13, 2018 I see some discussions about the opening lineup including Schaller. Just to remind everyone about his recent hand surgery: 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aGENT 33,035 Posted July 13, 2018 14 hours ago, Stierlitz said: I see some discussions about the opening lineup including Schaller. Just to remind everyone about his recent hand surgery: Well now that's interesting. Might allow us to keep that 'extra' guy around. Though I'd imagine he'd have to be on the opening roster so we're still likely risking a couple guys on waivers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy McGill 39,840 Posted July 13, 2018 4 minutes ago, aGENT said: Well now that's interesting. Might allow us to keep that 'extra' guy around. Though I'd imagine he'd have to be on the opening roster so we're still likely risking a couple guys on waivers... sorry don't have the link but I did read that the actual procedure wasn't disclosed and he did have a chance at being ready for camp. We'll just have to wait and see. But this could be a lifeline for Gaunce if he ends up getting a couple more weeks to see if he's improved at all. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aGENT 33,035 Posted July 13, 2018 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Jimmy McGill said: sorry don't have the link but I did read that the actual procedure wasn't disclosed and he did have a chance at being ready for camp. We'll just have to wait and see. But this could be a lifeline for Gaunce if he ends up getting a couple more weeks to see if he's improved at all. I dunno, I think Gaunce will be hard pressed to not be waived even with this. Between Gagner, Goldobin and Leipsic, we only have room for two of them with Schaller in the lineup. If he's out, that's just means one of them doesn't need waiving/trading right away (if there's even a way to work the lineup without listing Schaller on the opening roster). I could be wrong but I seem to recall some sort of provision for players with pre-existing injuries not needing to be listed on the opening roster... Edit - Confirmed with Biech, if he's determined to be unfit to play with pre-existing condition, he doesn't count against opening roster. Could be a very shrewd element of the signing...good job JB and Co! Edited July 13, 2018 by aGENT 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites