Ilya Mikheyev Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Meh, I'd rather the Canucks ice almost anyone over Chiasson. The guy can't keep up with the game 5 v 5. He doesn't create much on the PP but is an OK net front presence. Overall it's mostly painful to watch when he's on the ice. Saying that - Neal is also pretty slow now. I dunno if I'd really prefer him to just calling Lockwood up and giving him a shot, once Boeser, Dowling and Dickinson are back Neal would have a decent chance of being cut again anyway. Lockwood is at least waiver exempt and deserving of an NHL shot. Would be pretty neutral on a claim tbh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck73_3 Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 1 hour ago, combover said: He’s An Improvement over doweling highmore chiasson. Pick him up waive doweling or highmore On the fence whether he's an upgrade over Highmore or Dowling but he can’t be much more useless than Chiasson 5 on 5 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
combover Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 9 minutes ago, canuck73_3 said: On the fence whether he's an upgrade over Highmore or Dowling but he can’t be much more useless than Chiasson 5 on 5 I think it would be tough to be worse than any of those three. Gaining some size in the bottom six wouldn’t be a bad thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJockitch Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 He had a Player Name like drop off. Shell of what he was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Can't be worse than Chiasson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck73_3 Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 3 minutes ago, combover said: I think it would be tough to be worse than any of those three. Gaining some size in the bottom six wouldn’t be a bad thing. Not sold at this stage of his career he’s an upgrade over Dowling and Highmore 5 on 5 in any way but size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 I don't like him, pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Vanderhoek Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 4 hours ago, JM_ said: tbh I'd take a flyer. With a week of practice time who knows, maybe there's a fit. If not, hello Abby. I just think while he can score, he is not the type of player JR has identified as the style they want re: speed or playing with speed. I think if he was used as an upgrade on Chiasson ? but otherwise think he's a no go. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 4 hours ago, Quantum said: He did. Traded Neal to the Preds for Hornqvist and Spaling Wasn't there a Neal / Goligoski deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garthsbutcher Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 1 hour ago, King Heffy said: Can't be worse than Chiasson. Yes he can 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Just now, garthsbutcher said: Yes he can I find that hard to believe, given the fact that Chiasson is completely useless and actually hurts the team with stupid defensive play, even under Boudreau. The only reason he was gifted a spot on the team was an incompetent coach who has now been fired and replaced with someone who has no reason to keep the AHL trash Green chose around. Neal's not a great player, but he's still a better option than Green's pet plug. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quantum Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 10 minutes ago, Canuck Surfer said: Wasn't there a Neal / Goligoski deal? That's how Neal went from the Stars to the Penguins was in that deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammertime Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 (edited) I'd take a flier. he'd be more useful than Chiasson and his shot is still lethal on the PP. Edited January 3, 2022 by hammertime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 I would rather park his ass in front of the net on the PP than Chiasson. At 750k for one year I would be surprised if he fell, even if he's washed up. Any resurgence than you have a top 9 scoring winger. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#Canucks Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Id rather have Jags! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
on the cycle Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 9 hours ago, Devron44 said: Never liked this guy But he did knee Marchand in the back of the head.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHL97OneTimer Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Pass. I'm done with seeing older players brought in with fingers crossed. I'd rather take a chance on younger players that are hungry for a spot and not just seeing the end of a career out on his terms. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RakuRaku Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Why would we even consider this guy just because he could be a tiny bit better than Chiasson?? We passed on Comeau and Clifford.... I'm sure Ruthie will get us some pieces when we are getting closer to a playoff spot!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabcakes Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 9 hours ago, Provost said: Ya, he isn’t what he was… but we have guys like Chiasson playing regular minutes for us and on the PP even. He can’t be worse and could be better. Big guy, pretty physical… can be a net front. Not exactly the type of player Rutherford was mentioning before and liking big and fast guys, but doesn’t cost us anything and is an extra veteran body if we end up moving out a guy or two before the deadline. Chaisson is only playing because he's depth and the new brass hasn't properly evaluated yet. Highmore is showing himself to be better imo. Has more of the qualities that interest Rutherford. Neal had a decent career but was bought out by the Oilers and has laid an egg with the Blues. Pass 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammertime Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 (edited) 19 minutes ago, RakuRaku said: Why would we even consider this guy just because he could be a tiny bit better than Chiasson. I'm sure Ruthie will get us some pieces when we are getting closer to a playoff spot!! FTFY Edited January 3, 2022 by hammertime 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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