shiznak Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 28 minutes ago, Elias Pettersson said: The Sakic talk was just that, talk. He built a new life with his family in Denver. He was never coming back to Vancouver. As for Kariya, he was never the same after he left Anaheim. I think he played for like 3 or 4 teams afterwards before he retired. So even if he had come here it wouldn't have made much of a difference really. Kariya was near a PPG player after his short stint with Colorado. He would have definitely helped our team, considering we were one of the lowest scoring teams from 2006-2008. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Canuck #12 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Wasn't it a similar thing when Shea Weber was a UFA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwijibo Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 6 hours ago, Captain Canuck #12 said: Wasn't it a similar thing when Shea Weber was a UFA? Weber was never UFA. He was signed to an offer sheet by Philly when he was RFA. He was still on that contract when he went permanently on LTIR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviewonder20 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 8 hours ago, Alflives said: Kuz Missile chose us. And since Kuz chose us we’ve been more of a sh*t storm than ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieVedder Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 7 hours ago, shiznak said: Kariya was near a PPG player after his short stint with Colorado. He would have definitely helped our team, considering we were one of the lowest scoring teams from 2006-2008. Even on st louis n nash he was still putting up points. But yes, he was never the same bc of the concussions. Legendary player nonetheless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaguez Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 10 hours ago, N4ZZY said: I'm just saying, just because a player is born in BC doesn't mean they'd want to come home to play. We've had some BC born player who were hall of famers, and they never want to come home to play, Sakic, Yzerman, Kariya to name a few. This exactly, I was born and raised in BC and I despise Vancouver. Vancouver isn't as great as people on this board think it is. 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB5 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 10 hours ago, Alflives said: Kuz Missile chose us. Didn;t Boudreau play a factor in his decision? Maybe I'm thinking of a different player but there was one free agent that signed in Vancouver lastoff season because of BB, maybe it was Mikayev? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coryberg Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, GB5 said: Didn;t Boudreau play a factor in his decision? Maybe I'm thinking of a different player but there was one free agent that signed in Vancouver lastoff season because of BB, maybe it was Mikayev? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 15 minutes ago, coryberg said: I've a strong suspicion that with how accountable and demanding Tocchet is on the defensive end of things. As the points dry up and the grind gets harder Kuzmenko may second guess staying in Vancouver. I fear the same for Pettersson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 4 minutes ago, Warhippy said: I've a strong suspicion that with how accountable and demanding Tocchet is on the defensive end of things. As the points dry up and the grind gets harder Kuzmenko may second guess staying in Vancouver. I fear the same for Pettersson Pettersson is a star and will be treated as such. Tocchet will push Pettersson to mature and take on more responsibility - which I think Pettersson wants. Time to stop babying Petey. Not sure Kuzmenko sticks around though, he might struggle with a demanding coach with new rules in how he wants them to play. Hope he does re-sign in VAN, but we'll see. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mll Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 12 hours ago, Kenny Powers said: Was just looking back in this thread…on Thursday or Friday someone on Twitter said it was down to 4 teams, DET, BOS, SEA and one more, and was really hinting at SEA. Buccigross is not really an insider. Seems more like speculation. Friedman on his 32 Thoughts podast du jour says Seattle are not in it anymore. He says there was dispute on whether Seattle had real interest with some people thinking they were never that serious. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Plaguez said: This exactly, I was born and raised in BC and I despise Vancouver. Vancouver isn't as great as people on this board think it is. I would specifically cite the Vancouver media and then go sign elsewhere. Give me San Jose winters instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanSeanBean Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 51 minutes ago, Warhippy said: I've a strong suspicion that with how accountable and demanding Tocchet is on the defensive end of things. As the points dry up and the grind gets harder Kuzmenko may second guess staying in Vancouver. I fear the same for Pettersson Pettersson thrives playing a hard defensive game and being leaned on in those situations. I actually think Toc is going to be a great coach for him and Hughes. Miller on the other hand... That could be a match made in heaven or bitter enemies. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Lasso Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 https://canucksarmy.com/news/ranking-all-seven-trade-suitors-for-bo-horvat-based-on-both-assets-and-stanley-cup-potential Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Provost Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Make a trade…. Change the news cycle (we know it will be bad, but at least a different bad). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorvatToBaertschi Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 5 minutes ago, Provost said: Make a trade…. Change the news cycle (we know it will be bad, but at least a different bad). Been thinking this too, just do something. 28 AGMs and nothing is being done 12 months into their tenure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKSR Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, -Vintage Canuck- said: Wait what? DEMKO??! Geez... how low are we gonna go... EDIT: Ok, I haven't listened to it, but the way that is written sounds like Demko is on the trade block too lol Edited January 23, 2023 by HKSR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewlowned Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 9 minutes ago, HKSR said: Wait what? DEMKO??! Geez... how low are we gonna go... EDIT: Ok, I haven't listened to it, but the way that is written sounds like Demko is on the trade block too lol I had an equally panicked response lol Definitely written a little poorly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Vanderhoek Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 12 hours ago, Elias Pettersson said: The Sakic talk was just that, talk. He built a new life with his family in Denver. He was never coming back to Vancouver. As for Kariya, he was never the same after he left Anaheim. I think he played for like 3 or 4 teams afterwards before he retired. So even if he had come here it wouldn't have made much of a difference really. I get that, I just meant there have been " opportunities " for home grown talent to come back, just doesn't seem to work that way. Sakic definitely built a life and something special in Colorado for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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