Canucks 2011 Offseason

[johnnybluenose]

It's a super thin UFA class, especially with DMen. So he's getting good advice from his agent, and I don't think anyone begrudges a guy to get his full value. Bieksa is a little different, he's grown up with the Canucks, he was drafted and groomed here, and is great friends with many on the team... Ehrhoff is a different case altogether, and I'd say that at the end of the day if he's not willing to "take less" for another shot at the cup it tells you all you need to know about his level of commitment to that specific cause.

Them not getting Ehrhoff re-upped poses a new challenge...they will now HAVE to either play Ballard and assimilate him into the rank and file of this team or HAVE to trade him for another roster player. It also bodes well for the return of Sami Salo... at WAY less $$ of course.

 

[Dude]

That's about where I fall on the issue. For the money they would have had to fork out, had they been able, my bet is they can find a suitable replacement piece to the puzzle. Obviously, Ehrhoff isn't as loyal to the organization and to the dream of lifting the cup as some. This is his one shot at the big money, and he's making a business decision. It doesn't make him a douche; it does make him analytical, unemotional, and very German.

 

[johnnybluenose]

It's too bad Colorado plays in our division, I'd offer them Ballard and Schneider for Erik Johnson.

They need to get spending to hit the floor as they haven't even spent 30 mill yet...

Long Island has some excellent Prospects also with loads of cap space... Nino Neiderreiter & Calvin deHaan...
Phoenix also needs a goalie and needs to take on a bluechip contract now that Jovo is a UFA will likely end up elsewhere...Now that Hulsizer has bailed on the Yotes I have a hard time thinking many, if any, UFA's will sign there for any more than 1 year.

 

[Bronco]

Long Island has some excellent Prospects also with loads of cap space... Nino Neiderreiter & Calvin deHaan...

...Grabner..

 

[italian_stallion21]

Ballard has the capability to replace Erhoff if he can get his confidence back. He's been able to put up points with awful FLA forwards so you'd have to think he'd be better with the Canucks.

 

[Regs]

What i was refering to was lack of intestinal fortitude...

You mean by not posting on TTP about the Bruins until the end?

You're on a roll, don't stop.

 

[johnnybluenose]

Ballard has the capability to replace Erhoff if he can get his confidence back. He's been able to put up points with awful FLA forwards so you'd have to think he'd be better with the Canucks.

Hearsay is just hearsay, which is what I'm about to say because I'm sworn to secrecy about my source, however I can say that I was told that Ballard isn't liked or respected by the players and management. He didn't handle his "demotion" and lack of minutes at the start of the year very well and hasn't curried any favors with the staff and players with his actions and pouting... everyone on the team supposedly gets on very well with him being a bigtime outsider.

His ability to skate and make those devastating hipchecks and his occasional forays into the other teams zones reminds me of a smaller better skating Ed Jovanovski...but if his teammates don't like him and the coach doesn't have any faith in him it will be impossible for him to get his confidence back unless he gets a new area/zip code imho.

 

[italian_stallion21]

Hearsay is just hearsay, which is what I'm about to say because I'm sworn to secrecy about my source, however I can say that I was told that Ballard isn't liked or respected by the players and management. He didn't handle his "demotion" and lack of minutes at the start of the year very well and hasn't curried any favors with the staff and players with his actions and pouting... everyone on the team supposedly gets on very well with him being a bigtime outsider.

His ability to skate and make those devastating hipchecks and his occasional forays into the other teams zones reminds me of a smaller better skating Ed Jovanovski...but if his teammates don't like him and the coach doesn't have any faith in him it will be impossible for him to get his confidence back unless he gets a new area/zip code imho.

I have also heard that, but I assumed my "source" was talking out of his ass because all I have read is how much of a professional he was about it. But apparently not.

 

[johnnybluenose]

Writers find things like this to harp about. Tony Gallagher Matt Sekeres and Jason Botchford have beat the Aaron Rome vs Keith Ballard drum so hard for those of us that listen to the TEAM or read the globe and province...

We have all played on teams where a more skiled player sits out in favor of the consummate "team guy"

Not all these guys have their ducks in a row (journalistically) all the time, and sometimes they just need a topic to complain about when the going is too good to be true, re: A Cup Run and presidents trophy season with the Selke and Art Ross winner with a Vezina candidate, a GM of the year and a Jack adams Candidate...

 

[Regs]

Would Jovo be a fit back here?

 

[urnotatwembley]

You mean by not posting on TTP about the Bruins until the end?

You're on a roll, don't stop.

K
Moderator = man of many opinions, but no real knowledge.
And Jimmypinkass is still moaning about, let me get this right for him.
-injuries
- lucky to have goalie..........
- refs
Last post on subject.

Canucks will not win the CUP, 2012,13,14 - Every year at this time i will re-visit and confirm that you fellas cheer for a losing hockey team that has come as close as they ever will...................................NOHEART

 

[Bronco]

^^^^^^

Polska???

 

[Regs]

Unless Polska moved to the Island and got a government job, no.

The host name is: vicce017.net.gov.bc.ca

Opinion or knowledge?

 

[johnnybluenose]

Regs, Jovonovski is too old and broke down and will be too expensive imho for the Nucks.

I heard someone on the TEAM say today, and I agreed, that nostalgia is cool when you're talking about a Trevor Linden or whatever, but we're talking about a guy that will get $PAID$ way more than he's worth simply because the talent level available for Dmen out there is so scarce in this UFA Class...

I never knew this, but a guy I really REALLY like is a UFA July 1. Ville Leino. He would be an awesome player to fit in beside Kesler imho.

 

[fat monkey]

Leino will make too much. He's not an option. He'll likely get up to 4 mill.

 

[akslop]

K
Moderator = man of many opinions, but no real knowledge.
And Jimmypinkass is still moaning about, let me get this right for him.
-injuries
- lucky to have goalie..........
- refs
Last post on subject.

Canucks will not win the CUP, 2012,13,14 - Every year at this time i will re-visit and confirm that you fellas cheer for a losing hockey team that has come as close as they ever will...................................NOHEART

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Tax dollars hard at work..

god damn civil servants!

 

[akslop]

^^^^^^

Polska???

WOW

what an insult

 

[italian_stallion21]

Regs, Jovonovski is too old and broke down and will be too expensive imho for the Nucks.

I heard someone on the TEAM say today, and I agreed, that nostalgia is cool when you're talking about a Trevor Linden or whatever, but we're talking about a guy that will get $PAID$ way more than he's worth simply because the talent level available for Dmen out there is so scarce in this UFA Class...

I never knew this, but a guy I really REALLY like is a UFA July 1. Ville Leino. He would be an awesome player to fit in beside Kesler imho.

I've like Leino since I drafted him in my hockey pool and Detroit sent him down for the year But he's been very good for Philly, but like fat monkey said, will be too rich for our blood. Unless we have another Tanev in the farm system, we're better off using the dollar's for D-men.

 

[italian_stallion21]

WOW

what an insult

akslop, awesome.

 

[akslop]

Unless Polska moved to the Island and got a government job, no.

The host name is: vicce017.net.gov.bc.ca

Opinion or knowledge?

LOL

work for Government

Never ever

especially if i'd have to work with a dog screwing douche like wembley.