I.Am.Ironman Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 3 hours ago, apollo said: @IBatch made a very good case for Dana Murzyn and after looking him up in some more detail, I certainly have new found respect for him. The Tanev comparison is pretty accurate too I'd say... both defensive dman with long tenures. That being said the fan in me has to get Matt Cooke in. He's played far more games than anyone remaining on this list for us ~100 more than the next closest guys in Oddleifson and Dana. He's had plenty of memorable moments and always stood up for his team mates... despite his size. I still remember that 2003 Game 1... he was incredible. I remember jumping up and down in joy, rushing to the home phone and dialing up my best friend and both of us just hysterically yelling in joy to one another over the phone. Then stayed on the phone until I'll nominate shortly... need to give it some thought! i was lucky enough to be at that game... I was 12 but it was still so epic. IIRC Trent Klatt scored in OT on a deflection from the slot. I voted Pettersson. One of only 2 Canucks to win the Calder, already a top player in his 2nd year. I am on board with the Martin Gelinas nomination. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBatch Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 3 hours ago, apollo said: @IBatch made a very good case for Dana Murzyn and after looking him up in some more detail, I certainly have new found respect for him. The Tanev comparison is pretty accurate too I'd say... both defensive dman with long tenures. That being said the fan in me has to get Matt Cooke in. He's played far more games than anyone remaining on this list for us ~100 more than the next closest guys in Oddleifson and Dana. He's had plenty of memorable moments and always stood up for his team mates... despite his size. I still remember that 2003 Game 1... he was incredible. I remember jumping up and down in joy, rushing to the home phone and dialing up my best friend and both of us just hysterically yelling in joy to one another over the phone. Then stayed on the phone until I'll nominate shortly... need to give it some thought! Thanks for taking the time to do some research. He wasn’t my favourite player during his time here (Dana) but he was certainly reliable - and really did whatever it takes for the team - and the old Rolling Stones song “don’t know what until it’s gone” was certainly applicable with him - standing up for his teammates was in his DNA. Check out a montage of a game in 1995 where Peca nailed Selanne (think it was Feb)...he was involved just like everyone else. Voting by your heart at this stage is absolutely understandable. Cooke scored some wickedly timely goals for us. Those moments never leave you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogs & Podz Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 After looking through the stats if the remaining players... Half of which I didn't see play (or remember anyway), I just feel that Petey has already shown that he belongs in the top 45 players. Nominate: Martin Gelinas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baratheon Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Vote Smith Nominate Boldirev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted May 5, 2020 Author Share Posted May 5, 2020 2 hours ago, Hogs & Podz said: After looking through the stats if the remaining players... Half of which I didn't see play (or remember anyway), I just feel that Petey has already shown that he belongs in the top 45 players. Nominate: Martin Gelinas I actually have him in my top 45 as well, but there are a few other guys I'd have above him, hence why I'm not voting for him, but I think if you seriously look at what he's done in two years and compare it to other Canucks, it's hard to make a case he's not at least fighting for the Top 50 already. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbermen Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Vote Oddleifson Nominate Boldirev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 For me this came down to Smith & Pettersson. I ended up voting Pettersson. As far as nomination. I'm inclined to nominate Cloutier (Loved him back when I was growing up, my favourite player alongside Jovo) but does he really have a good enough case over Jacob Markstrom? If I'm rating goalies on skill he's behind Markstrom isn't he? And probably Schneider too? He basically played from 01-04, Markstrom now has been the starter for 3 years and has been exceptional for 2. I'd be more inclined to nominate Markstrom or even Hughes (based on him scoring 50 as a rookie & being something we've never had) over Cloutier/Ehrhoff/Cooke. Marky vs Hughes? I'm gunna give the edge to Marky for now. Nominating Marky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Biestra Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 4 minutes ago, Smashian Kassian said: For me this came down to Smith & Pettersson. I ended up voting Pettersson. As far as nomination. I'm inclined to nominate Cloutier (Loved him back when I was growing up, my favourite player alongside Jovo) but does he really have a good enough case over Jacob Markstrom? If I'm rating goalies on skill he's behind Markstrom isn't he? And probably Schneider too? He basically played from 01-04, Markstrom now has been the starter for 3 years and has been exceptional for 2. I'd be more inclined to nominate Markstrom or even Hughes (based on him scoring 50 as a rookie & being something we've never had) over Cloutier/Ehrhoff/Cooke. Marky vs Hughes? I'm gunna give the edge to Marky for now. Nominating Marky. For what it's worth, I have the goalies as follows (in rough tiers / categories) for Greatest Canuck... Luongo / McLean / Brodeur Smith Markstrom / Schneider Maniago / Cloutier / Hanlon Garrett / Dunc Wilson / Ryan Miller Steve Weeks / Auld Gary Bromley / Charlie Hodge Caprice Gamble / Ridley / Gardner Lack / Hirsch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 30 minutes ago, Kevin Biestra said: For what it's worth, I have the goalies as follows (in rough tiers / categories) for Greatest Canuck... Luongo / McLean / Brodeur Smith Markstrom / Schneider Maniago / Cloutier / Hanlon Garrett / Dunc Wilson / Ryan Miller Steve Weeks / Auld Gary Bromley / Charlie Hodge Caprice Gamble / Ridley / Gardner Lack / Hirsch I have it about the same, though I didn't go into as much depth as you have. Great list. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyman109 Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Voted Oddleifson, nominate Schmautz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB5 Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Vote McCarthy Nominate Rypien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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