whcanuck Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Holtby is a Stanley Cup champion who was THE guy in net for his team. When was the last time the Canucks had a goaltender who was a Stanley Cup winner? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 More I think about it, more I like this signing. I like the fact that JB is very decisive. Rather than committing to 5+ years to 30+ year old goalie, he just said, we are going with the young guy that showed so much promise throughout his career. One problem with Gillis was that he became too loyal to his players and wasn't able to move on from anyone and the core staled very quick as a result. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post skategal Posted October 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 10, 2020 I love the fact that he refused to visit the Whitehouse after they won the Stanley Cup. Speaks to his character, man of his beliefs. Same could be said I suppose for Tim Thomas in as much as I disliked his reasoning. 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuporbust Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 I'm not convinced Markstrom is not going to revert back to his old ways. I was waiting for it for a year and a half. Saw a bit of that in the playoffs this year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 6 hours ago, Mackcanuck said: One of my reasons for wanting Lundqvist was mentoring. Looks like Holtby will do just fine in that regard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danaimo Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 8 hours ago, Trebreh said: Ian Clark about to turn this man into a Vezina calibre. He's only a year older than Marky! Excellent signing! You know he has already got a Vezina Trophy to his name right? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 14 minutes ago, whcanuck said: Holtby is a Stanley Cup champion who was THE guy in net for his team. When was the last time the Canucks had a goaltender who was a Stanley Cup winner? Not to mention a Vezina winner. I don’t believe we ever have: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danaimo Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 9 minutes ago, cuporbust said: I'm not convinced Markstrom is not going to revert back to his old ways. I was waiting for it for a year and a half. Saw a bit of that in the playoffs this year. A lot of experts attribute Markstrom's improved play to the coaching of Ian Clark. It will interesting to see whether Marky continues to play like he did in the last 18 months or whether he goes back to the goalie he was before Clark started working with him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanfor42 Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Welcome Holtby! Vancouver loves its goalies. You are gonna love it here and win a second cup baby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slegr Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 (edited) I really like this signing. I really enjoyed Holtby’s interview / addressing the media today. The guy is a champ, and has a great attitude. We’re in great hands with him and Demko the next couple of years. I just hope Seattle leaves Holtby alone. Even with the back-loaded contract, I’m sure it’ll still be tempting for them. Edited October 10, 2020 by Slegr 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 9 minutes ago, Slegr said: I really like this signing. I really enjoyed Holtby’s interview / addressing the media today. The guy is a champ, and has a great attitude. We’re in great hands with him and Demko the next couple of years. I just hope Seattle leaves Holtby alone. Even with the back-loaded contract, I’m sure it’ll still be tempting for them. We'll likely be exposing some enticing younger players that'll pique their interest. Holtby will be like pushing 32 at the expansion draft with one year on his contract. Why risk it? Especially since I think other teams will be exposing better younger goalies too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 12 minutes ago, fanfor42 said: Welcome Holtby! Vancouver loves its goalies. You are gonna love it here and win a second cup baby! Not the fanbase. Ran Lu's ass outta town for Lack. Although we do love our backups. Maybe he will love it here when Demko takes over as starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcam Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 8 hours ago, HorvatToBaertschi said: I’m not even close to mad or upset. Demko, you’re up! I am so so glad Benning and group never signed longterm with Markstrom 6 years NT clause just crazy... I was thinking 5.5 tops X 4 years with expansion clause... We need to sign goalie coach Ian Clark!!! Clark really changed Markstroms game..... Excited to see Holby and Demko work together..Holby sounds first class listen to his interview... Patience Benning and group will do lots more... Ferland will give us 3.5 if on long term......Hope Ferland doesn't come back...Serious needs to retire and keep his health.... Go Canucks Go ! Tanev is sleeping on offer from Vancouver??? Hope its not more then 3.5 X 3 yrs.... Taffoli - Would be nice to sign 4.6 X 3 yrs.. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianRugby Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Markstrom deserves the money. Holtby is a decent signing. Hopefully he regains form or Demko can stand on his head next season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanP Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 48 minutes ago, wildcam said: I am so so glad Benning and group never signed longterm with Markstrom 6 years NT clause just crazy... I was thinking 5.5 tops X 4 years with expansion clause... We need to sign goalie coach Ian Clark!!! Clark really changed Markstroms game..... Excited to see Holby and Demko work together..Holby sounds first class listen to his interview... Patience Benning and group will do lots more... Ferland will give us 3.5 if on long term......Hope Ferland doesn't come back...Serious needs to retire and keep his health.... Go Canucks Go ! Tanev is sleeping on offer from Vancouver??? Hope its not more then 3.5 X 3 yrs.... Taffoli - Would be nice to sign 4.6 X 3 yrs.. Ian Clark was extended in November 2019, his contract runs along with Green’s and other assistant coaches. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 1 hour ago, DeNiro said: Not to mention a Vezina winner. I don’t believe we ever have: He may not have a Vezina but the year Luongo lost to Brodeur is better than a lot of Vezina winner's best seasons. Just saying. Luongo was a Vezina caliber goalie. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me_ Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 9 minutes ago, N7Nucks said: He may not have a Vezina but the year Luongo lost to Brodeur is better than a lot of Vezina winner's best seasons. Just saying. Luongo was a Vezina caliber goalie. You either have it... ...or you don’t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me_ Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, wildcam said: I am so so glad Benning and group never signed longterm with Markstrom 6 years NT clause just crazy... I was thinking 5.5 tops X 4 years with expansion clause... We need to sign goalie coach Ian Clark!!! Clark really changed Markstroms game..... Excited to see Holby and Demko work together..Holby sounds first class listen to his interview... Patience Benning and group will do lots more... Ferland will give us 3.5 if on long term......Hope Ferland doesn't come back...Serious needs to retire and keep his health.... Go Canucks Go ! Tanev is sleeping on offer from Vancouver??? Hope its not more then 3.5 X 3 yrs.... Taffoli - Would be nice to sign 4.6 X 3 yrs.. Take one for the team during Covid, win the Cup, and get paid much more next time when normal is a thing again. Canadian team. Safer than anywhere USA. And if the league is going to bubble up? At least you can fly home within the same country. Edited October 10, 2020 by Me_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 1 minute ago, Me_ said: You either have it... ...or you don’t. He has the talent. If you need a little statue to prove it that's your business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me_ Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, N7Nucks said: He has the talent. If you need a little statue to prove it that's your business. Statues live on for hundreds of years. Digital recordings, probably not. Runner up in ‘82, ‘94 and ‘11 was great. Time to win the Cup. Why not get a 31 year old Cup winner on your team. Because that 4th liner dudewhatshisname says so. That guy that’s paid too much whicheverhisnameis I think they won a Cup together... Edited October 10, 2020 by Me_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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