Canucks Young Guns

[Chef Boi RD]

The 2 year $20 million Gillis offered Matts “old man with bad knees” Sundin was atrocious as well

I misremember that period..

Implanted permanently

Gillis has been studying how they do things in Aussie Rules Football

[Mickey107]

Gillis was freaking because trying to sign, what everyone knew was his objective, Hamhuis, was in stall mode.
He got the chance to sign Ballard so he did. Then later, (just a little later, His main target came to fruition.
Ballard did not start out all that bad. That trade receives plenty of sour grapes. I don't understand why.

Its because Ballard, like Guddy, went from an ironman to super injury-prone as soon as he arrived. Couple that with him often being a press box watcher and with him being terrible when he did make it in the lineup. It was super bizarre how much he regressed from a top-4 to riding the pine consistently once he got here

If I recall, Vinny healthy scratched him a few times and no-one knew why.
The Banter around town was he just didn't like him. Oh well.

[Chef Boi RD]

Gillis was freaking because trying to sign, what everyone knew was his objective, Hamhuis, was in stall mode.
He got the chance to sign Ballard so he did. Then later, (just a little later, His main target came to fruition.
Ballard did not start out all that bad. That trade receives plenty of sour grapes. I don't understand why.

Its because Ballard, like Guddy, went from an ironman to super injury-prone as soon as he arrived. Couple that with him often being a press box watcher and with him being terrible when he did make it in the lineup. It was super bizarre how much he regressed from a top-4 to riding the pine consistently once he got here

If I recall, Vinny healthy scratched him a few times and no-one knew why.
The Banter around town was he just didn't like him. Oh well.

Blob was none too happy about how Giggles handled Buyout Ballard

[Zedlee]

Gillis was freaking because trying to sign, what everyone knew was his objective, Hamhuis, was in stall mode.
He got the chance to sign Ballard so he did. Then later, (just a little later, His main target came to fruition.
Ballard did not start out all that bad. That trade receives plenty of sour grapes. I don't understand why.

IIRC Ballard was a replacement for Willie Mitchell, who was a UFA but his health status was unclear due to a serious concussion.
Gillis decided to not sign Willie and trade for Dr Ballard. Alas...Willie recovered and went on to win two Cups with LA. Damn...I really liked Mitchell and wish he had stayed!

[ESQ]

The 2 year $20 million Gillis offered Matts “old man with bad knees” Sundin was atrocious as well

Or you could look at it through a grown ups lense and come to terms with the fact it was a one year deal worth 8.6 million prorated for a team that had a gaggle of cap and a solid roster.

I mean I could speculate about offers that may or may not have happened like offering a massive futures package for both Pernell Karl snd East Van Milan.

Let’s deal with reality

Ya I don't know why anyone would complain about the Sundin signing. Gillis went out and got the biggest UFA signing of the season. He was slow to warm up, but was great in the playoffs and a great influence on the Sedins and Kesler.

[Strangelove]

Thank God the old Swede didn’t accept the $20m/2 year deal, it would have ruined us.

But yes, it turned out alright in the end…

[Chef Boi RD]

Thank God the old Swede didn’t accept the $20m/2 year deal, it would have ruined us.

But yes, it turned out alright in the end…

$20 million/2 year deal for a broken down hasbeen. The legendary Mike Gillis

[Island Nucklehead]

Thank God the old Swede didn’t accept the $20m/2 year deal, it would have ruined us.

But yes, it turned out alright in the end…

$20 million/2 year deal 11 years ago, when our current best player was 9 for a broken down hasbeen. The legendary Mike Gillis

[Chef Boi RD]

These idiots have been batting about a $1.50 since Brian Burke was here. Mikka Noronen to Derek Plante

Noronen - 2005-06 Canuck circa is Bubbles an old man or what?

[Mickey107]

Surprise ;

Matthew Sekeres
@mattsekeres
27m27 minutes ago

Name to keep an eye on with the #Canucksat at #NHLTradeDeadline is prospect W Jonathan Dahlen (acquired from Ottawa for Alex Burrows two years ago). My understanding is Canucks have shopped him, soured on him a bit after seeing him in his first AHL year with @UticaComets.

[Hockey Widow]

Surprise ;

Matthew Sekeres
@mattsekeres
27m27 minutes ago

Name to keep an eye on with the #Canucksat at #NHLTradeDeadline is prospect W Jonathan Dahlen (acquired from Ottawa for Alex Burrows two years ago). My understanding is Canucks have shopped him, soured on him a bit after seeing him in his first AHL year with @UticaComets.

I wonder if its attitude because he has skill galore and past success with Pettersson. I really think they should be seeing if he can play at the NHL level with Pettersson.

[Blob Mckenzie]

The 2 year $20 million Gillis offered Matts “old man with bad knees” Sundin was atrocious as well

Or you could look at it through a grown ups lense and come to terms with the fact it was a one year deal worth 8.6 million prorated for a team that had a gaggle of cap and a solid roster.

I mean I could speculate about offers that may or may not have happened like offering a massive futures package for both Pernell Karl snd East Van Milan.

Let’s deal with reality

Ya I don't know why anyone would complain about the Sundin signing. Gillis went out and got the biggest UFA signing of the season. He was slow to warm up, but was great in the playoffs and a great influence on the Sedins and Kesler.

Nobobdy should complain about that signing. Unless they are a fucking idiot.

[Island Nucklehead]

Surprise ;

Matthew Sekeres
@mattsekeres
27m27 minutes ago

Name to keep an eye on with the #Canucksat at #NHLTradeDeadline is prospect W Jonathan Dahlen (acquired from Ottawa for Alex Burrows two years ago). My understanding is Canucks have shopped him, soured on him a bit after seeing him in his first AHL year with @UticaComets.

I wonder if its attitude because he has skill galore and past success with Pettersson. I really think they should be seeing if he can play at the NHL level with Pettersson.

He hasn't exactly been lighting up the AHL. Until he proves he deserves to be here, I don't see any reason to gift him a career riding EP's coat-tails.

[Richardstroker69]

I think sekeres is just throwing shit at the wall

[Blob Mckenzie]

I think sekeres is just throwing shit at the wall

Maybe he is ... maybe he isn’t. They Gould be looking at acquiring a young RH D prospect that’s a bit closer to the NHL than Woo.

If Ekblad is available I’d look at crafting a package for him. 2020 1st (unprotected), Dahlen,Olaf, Gudbranson, Goldy/Leivo. Is that enough?