Ghostsof1915 Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 1 hour ago, rychicken said: I am starting to feel left out - JB hasn't signed me yet today...... Stay near the phone. It could happen any minute now..... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 1 hour ago, EternalCanuckFan said: Pretty sure Burroughs is for Abby. If the Canucks carry 1F, 2D as extras, then at least one of those spare D is likely to be Juolevi. That leaves one spare D spot to compete for. Between, Keeper, Bowey, Burroughs and Woo, I would think either Bowey or Keeper would have the best shot at making the roster in that role. Keeper seems to have a reputation as a very tough, physical D, so I could see him beating out the rest of the group for that last spot simply because the Canucks generally lack that kind of snarl in the blue line (even if he might not regularly be in the line-up). I'd say it's very likely JR is Abby bound to play big mins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Down by the River Posted July 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2021 Kid has an amazing story. https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/panthers-brady-keeper-hoping-inspire-indigenous-people-nhl-debut/ 4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CDBudz55 Posted July 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) Go check out his AHL scraps from 2019/2020 at hockeyfights.com Kids tough as nails and throws with both hands. https://www.hockeyfights.com/players/n30592 Edited July 28, 2021 by CDBudz55 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottydzik Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Screw pool man play this kid he’s mean tough and bring different element to the team 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurn Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 2 hours ago, cuporbust said: One way deal. He's not going to abby One does not mean he won't be sent down; it only means he gats paid the same amount to play in either the AHL or NHL. Also since it is a low NHL number he won't impact the NHL cap when playing in the AHL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ilduce39 Posted July 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) He’s only had one full AHL year after 2 at U of Maine. Apparently lots of physical tools and is aggressive / not afraid to scrap. This kid might actually have some serious late bloomer upside. Great pickup for Abby at bare minimum. Edited July 28, 2021 by ilduce39 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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theo5789 Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 OEL-Myers Hughes-Hamonic OJ-Poolman Schenn Battle between Keeper and Brisebois for the last depth NHL spot. Rathbone will be playing big minutes in Abbotsford rather than sit in the pressbox, but is always a solid call up option if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singing chef Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 3 hours ago, oldnews said: the world needs more B.Keepers. Clever, clever ! Keep on buzzing ! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzle Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 3 hours ago, Scottydzik said: Screw pool man play this kid he’s mean tough and bring different element to the team Your posts remind me of this guy. @canuktravella On 6/12/2021 at 11:36 AM, canuktravella said: id give ovi the 6x6 deal ina heart beat are u kidding me legend who would break 99s record on peteys wing il take 5 more 50 goal seasons from him please 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzle Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Also, not that I'm complaining because it's not my decision, nor my loss/gain, why did Brady Keeper get a one way contract? Am I missing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishopshodan Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 So. This fella punches people in the mouth when needed? Really happy with the holes filled with some of these signings. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck73_3 Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 4 minutes ago, Dazzle said: Also, not that I'm complaining because it's not my decision, nor my loss/gain, why did Brady Keeper get a one way contract? Am I missing something? Maybe they see bottom 6 potential in him, reward for sticking up for teammates either way it just means gets the same money in the AHL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Devron Posted July 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2021 19 minutes ago, Dazzle said: Also, not that I'm complaining because it's not my decision, nor my loss/gain, why did Brady Keeper get a one way contract? Am I missing something? 3 minutes ago, canuck73_3 said: Maybe they see bottom 6 potential in him, reward for sticking up for teammates either way it just means gets the same money in the AHL. He probably had 2 way offers from other teams. JB wanted him 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted July 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2021 (edited) Brady Keeper was one of the Canucks’ targets in college free agency a couple years back, and Vancouver was in his shortlist, but he ended up signing with Florida. I had hoped we’d sign him out of college in 2019, so it’s nice to see him joining the organization two years later. Everything people have said already in this thread is true of Keeper. He’s tough as nails, willing to drop the gloves, and plays an aggressive, physical style of defence in his own end. He also has pretty good skating and stickhandling, and is definitely capable of moving the puck and joining the rush. Owns a heavy slap shot and a decent wrister. And has a very inspiring back story, as an indigenous kid who, despite having to overcome poverty and some serious hardships, beat the odds, making it all the way to signing an NHL contract and a life in professional hockey. As for the one-way deal, I think this probably signals where the Canucks feel Keeper fits on their depth chart, and their intentions for him. And there’s a good chance he had other similar offers, or that the two-way deals other teams offered had fairly high AHL salaries anyway. And even if Keeper only plays AHL for the Canucks, I think it’s a pretty damn good use of Francesco’s money. That $750K salary is going to mean a lot more to Keeper, his family, and his community, than it would to the average (white) player, with an upper middle class background, and generational wealth. Edited July 29, 2021 by SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME 3 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 21 hours ago, theo5789 said: OEL-Myers Hughes-Hamonic OJ-Poolman Schenn Battle between Keeper and Brisebois for the last depth NHL spot. Rathbone will be playing big minutes in Abbotsford rather than sit in the pressbox, but is always a solid call up option if needed. Rathbone can run the PP in Abby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theo5789 Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 56 minutes ago, Hairy Kneel said: Rathbone can run the PP in Abby. Brad Hunt could likely as well, unless he's one of our NHL extras. But I'd like to see Rathbone get some solid minutes to develop his all round game and Brad Hunt would be the guy he would have to beat as his motivator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Googlie Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 On 7/28/2021 at 9:56 AM, EternalCanuckFan said: Pretty sure Burroughs is for Abby. If the Canucks carry 1F, 2D as extras, then at least one of those spare D is likely to be Juolevi. That leaves one spare D spot to compete for. Between, Keeper, Bowey, Burroughs and Woo, I would think either Bowey or Keeper would have the best shot at making the roster in that role. Keeper seems to have a reputation as a very tough, physical D, so I could see him beating out the rest of the group for that last spot simply because the Canucks generally lack that kind of snarl in the blue line (even if he might not regularly be in the line-up). Training camp brawls ... just like the old days 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Googlie Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 On 7/28/2021 at 10:53 AM, oldnews said: the world needs more B.Keepers. That's the buzz I hear, anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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