[Proposal] Bring Back 2011 Team

[Mickey Rubis]

The best time in recent memory for Canucks fans was that amazing run to the Finals we had in 2011. Since then, we have steadily been declining. Many players from that team left due to free agency, retirement, and through trades. I propose we bring back that 2011 team to see if the magic can be recreated.

 

While Luongo is retired, he was never really important to the team, so Schneider will do. We could easily acquire him for Demko or someone insignificant.

Last I checked, Mason Raymond was playing overseas, so he would probably jump at the opportunity to return on a modest contract.

Yannik Hansen would possibly return, bringing back the pure goal-scoring talent we've lacked since he left. Again, this would be a simple free-agent signing.

The Sedins have already been contemplating a comeback for months, so they will no doubt be on board for all of this.

Mike Gillis would happily replace Benning if ownership expresses trust in him.

Ryan Kesler would probably return once he sees all his old pals coming back. To make room for him in our lineup, trading a center such as Horvat would probably do the trick.

And finally, the process would be complete if management can convince John Tortorella to return for one more run at the cup.

 

This is just a proposal, so don't be surprised if it never happens, but as a season ticket holder, I hold a lot of influence on the franchise's hockey decisions. Hopefully this process can start soon, because it's about time the Stanley Cup is back in Vancouver!

[naslund.is.king]

[Fanuck]

Yup, high school's out. 

[logic]

Some people have to much time on their hands 

[Dekey Pete]

Best troll post of the summer so far

[Darius]

well at least its not another Benning topic.

 

I say bring back 94 vs 2011 team for an August showdown.

Pavel, Trev, Ronning Adams , vs Sedins, Kesler on one leg, Higgins etc.

 

Or lets debate 94 Canucks team vs the 2011 Boston team that beat the Canucks.  94 would have Kicked their arses...

 

[sonoman]

Edited July 5, 2019 by sonoman

[jatylo]

I dont know man, I think we need to add on those trades

Demko is unproven with only 10 NHL games and we're trying to trade him for a career .919 save percentage goalie in Schneider

 

Horvat has had a negative +/- every season in the NHL so we would have to add at least a 2nd to get a player that is Kesler caliber.

[the grinder]

oh lets bring back the 1982 team back as well  good god  lol

[the grinder]

one legged kelser  one ball sami salo  bad back mason  groined loungo  slow Higgins   hands of stone Hansen  ya ok   

[6string]

                                        Put that stuff down!      

[6string]

7 minutes ago, the grinder said:

oh lets bring back the 1982 team back as well  good god  lol

                                                                                        

[the grinder]

1 minute ago, 6string said:

                                                                                        

and then need ronning doing the same for 1994 team then lol

[EdgarM]

7 minutes ago, the grinder said:

one legged kelser  one ball sami salo  bad back mason  groined loungo  slow Higgins   hands of stone Hansen  ya ok   

Don't forget punching bag Dan ,one eyed Manny and Hungry Man Burrows too. 

[the grinder]

1 minute ago, EdgarM said:

Don't forget punching bag Dan ,one eyed Manny and Hungry Man Burrows too. 

and series changing rome   I forgot him, hip check hammer 

[Phil_314]

Bet OP just can't wait to waive those plugs Petey and Hughes either, I mean Hank's the #1 center every team needs already and why keep Hughes when you got the Hoff?

[Hindustan Smyl]

13 hours ago, Mickey Rubis said:

The best time in recent memory for Canucks fans was that amazing run to the Finals we had in 2011. Since then, we have steadily been declining. Many players from that team left due to free agency, retirement, and through trades. I propose we bring back that 2011 team to see if the magic can be recreated.

 

While Luongo is retired, he was never really important to the team, so Schneider will do. We could easily acquire him for Demko or someone insignificant.

Last I checked, Mason Raymond was playing overseas, so he would probably jump at the opportunity to return on a modest contract.

Yannik Hansen would possibly return, bringing back the pure goal-scoring talent we've lacked since he left. Again, this would be a simple free-agent signing.

The Sedins have already been contemplating a comeback for months, so they will no doubt be on board for all of this.

Mike Gillis would happily replace Benning if ownership expresses trust in him.

Ryan Kesler would probably return once he sees all his old pals coming back. To make room for him in our lineup, trading a center such as Horvat would probably do the trick.

And finally, the process would be complete if management can convince John Tortorella to return for one more run at the cup.

 

This is just a proposal, so don't be surprised if it never happens, but as a season ticket holder, I hold a lot of influence on the franchise's hockey decisions. Hopefully this process can start soon, because it's about time the Stanley Cup is back in Vancouver!

 

The problem with bringing back that 2011 team, is that they aren’t the same caliber players that they were back then.  

 

Trust me - brighter days are coming for the Canucks.   

 

2023/2024 will be the year that we win the cup, or come very close. 

 

 

[IrishCanuck5]

On 7/4/2019 at 4:59 PM, the grinder said:

one legged kelser  one ball sami salo  bad back mason  groined loungo  slow Higgins   hands of stone Hansen  ya ok   

 

On 7/4/2019 at 5:10 PM, EdgarM said:

Don't forget punching bag Dan ,one eyed Manny and Hungry Man Burrows too. 

 

On 7/4/2019 at 5:14 PM, the grinder said:

and series changing rome   I forgot him, hip check hammer 

Milk hot dog has got to be on that list aswell

[the grinder]

4 minutes ago, IrishCanuck5 said:

 

 

Milk hot dog has got to be on that list aswell

juice and naked kesler   everyone join the party

[Ray_Cathode]

On 7/4/2019 at 2:19 PM, Mickey Rubis said:

The best time in recent memory for Canucks fans was that amazing run to the Finals we had in 2011. Since then, we have steadily been declining. Many players from that team left due to free agency, retirement, and through trades. I propose we bring back that 2011 team to see if the magic can be recreated.

 

While Luongo is retired, he was never really important to the team, so Schneider will do. We could easily acquire him for Demko or someone insignificant.

Last I checked, Mason Raymond was playing overseas, so he would probably jump at the opportunity to return on a modest contract.

Yannik Hansen would possibly return, bringing back the pure goal-scoring talent we've lacked since he left. Again, this would be a simple free-agent signing.

The Sedins have already been contemplating a comeback for months, so they will no doubt be on board for all of this.

Mike Gillis would happily replace Benning if ownership expresses trust in him.

Ryan Kesler would probably return once he sees all his old pals coming back. To make room for him in our lineup, trading a center such as Horvat would probably do the trick.

And finally, the process would be complete if management can convince John Tortorella to return for one more run at the cup.

 

This is just a proposal, so don't be surprised if it never happens, but as a season ticket holder, I hold a lot of influence on the franchise's hockey decisions. Hopefully this process can start soon, because it's about time the Stanley Cup is back in Vancouver!

The only problem with bringing back those senior citizens is that we’d have to change leagues to the geriatric beer league for superannuated seniors suffering from juvenile senility. Other than that we’d have to buy a portable hospital/rest home to look after their old timer medical needs for gimpy retirees.