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sanfordnson
Edmonton Oilers
Location: BiggButtz
Joined: 03.11.2010

Jan 18 @ 8:43 PM ET
Are you feeling you might regret letting Barker go

Media said he looked good moving the puck

- VANTEL

I put all my faith into shortened training camps and scrimmages.
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Jan 18 @ 8:44 PM ET
I put all my faith into shortened training camps and scrimmages.
- sanfordnson



It is going to be interesting Sunday.
A_SteamingLombardi
Location: Systemic failure / Slurptastic
Joined: 10.12.2008

Jan 18 @ 8:44 PM ET
That wasn't boinker
- Bieksa#3

Bieksa#3
Vancouver Canucks
Joined: 07.21.2009

Jan 18 @ 8:45 PM ET
Are you feeling you might regret letting Barker go

Media said he looked good moving the puck

- VANTEL

I'll say this about Barker and Vandy. The Canucks system can make awful bad defensemen look decent as long as AV likes them. See Aaron Rome. Ehrhoff didn't even look like a shadow of the player he was on the canucks last yr. Vandermeer is an upgrade on Rome IMO. He is Rome but will fight.
A_SteamingLombardi
Location: Systemic failure / Slurptastic
Joined: 10.12.2008

Jan 18 @ 8:46 PM ET
I put all my faith into shortened training camps and scrimmages.
- sanfordnson

Or another first overall.
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Jan 18 @ 8:49 PM ET
I'll say this about Barker and Vandy. The Canucks system can make awful bad defensemen look decent as long as AV likes them. See Aaron Rome. Ehrhoff didn't even look like a shadow of the player he was on the canucks last yr. Vandermeer is an upgrade on Rome IMO. He is Rome but will fight.
- Bieksa#3



I have to admit I was a Rome fan. He brought good energy. Unfortunately he didn't bring the talent. Even if one of them work if would be ok.

I wonder what happens to Ballard this year. His contract is becoming more and more cap friendly by the day. After seeing what Zajac got and what Rielly and Benn want 4.2 for a salary is not bad.
Bieksa#3
Vancouver Canucks
Joined: 07.21.2009

Jan 18 @ 8:50 PM ET
I put all my faith into shortened training camps and scrimmages.
- sanfordnson

I'll say this. If edm can't at least contend for a playoff spot this seasongiven the fact that most of their key players should be in mid season for, you have to startquestionig whether they will bee the team many think they will
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Jan 18 @ 8:52 PM ET
I'll say this. If edm can't at least contend for a playoff spot this seasongiven the fact that most of their key players should be in mid season for, you have to startquestionig whether they will bee the team many think they will
- Bieksa#3



Do you see Hall as a power forward? I don't see him like Lucic RNH is small framed and Eberle is very talented but again not in a mans body yet.
Gordiehowetrick
Joined: 07.13.2011

Jan 18 @ 8:53 PM ET
He's not worth the aruing.I will let him go back to his Mason Raymond underwear and Canuck pillow cases.
- VANTEL

Raymond sucks, worst player on the team.
Bieksa#3
Vancouver Canucks
Joined: 07.21.2009

Jan 18 @ 8:54 PM ET
I have to admit I was a Rome fan. He brought good energy. Unfortunately he didn't bring the talent. Even if one of them work if would be ok.

I wonder what happens to Ballard this year. His contract is becoming more and more cap friendly by the day. After seeing what Zajac got and what Rielly and Benn want 4.2 for a salary is not bad.

- VANTEL

I agree. I think he could be trade for a mid round pick but that would be Mike G admitting a mistake. Ballard has been great about helping van avoid the cap though.
Even Booth. Zajac is better no doubt, but if he is worth 5.8 for 8 yrs, is Booth really that bad a at 4.25?
Gordiehowetrick
Joined: 07.13.2011

Jan 18 @ 8:54 PM ET
You guys get real sensitive when someone challenges any of you. It's kinda cute
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Jan 18 @ 8:55 PM ET
Raymond sucks, worst player on the team.
- Gordiehowetrick



But he is the most experienced player on the second line and Canucks don't have any issues
pker2theend
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Pamela Anderson Lee released a
Joined: 11.29.2011

Jan 18 @ 8:57 PM ET
You guys get real sensitive when someone challenges any of you. It's kinda cute
- Gordiehowetrick


How cute is it? Because you sound like one of those bots who make convo's to get onto their site.
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Jan 18 @ 8:59 PM ET
You guys get real sensitive when someone challenges any of you. It's kinda cute
- Gordiehowetrick



We don't at all. When you get trolls that come in and post sh!t like this as you did to Bloated then we see we are dealing with someone who is not really into discussing but would rather troll.


Hahahahaha good luck with that. AV is the most successful head coach in Vancouver history. MG would have to screw up royally to get fired.
Keep dreaming in your grandmas basement
- Gordiehowetrick


You want to discuss then come on in.if you come to isult ,then fukk off
Gordiehowetrick
Joined: 07.13.2011

Jan 18 @ 9:02 PM ET
But he is the most experienced player on the second line and Canucks don't have any issues
- VANTEL

Of course the canucks have issues, they are obvious. All teams have issues.
boonerbuck
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Not Quesnel, BC
Joined: 10.11.2005

Jan 18 @ 9:03 PM ET
Raymond sucks, worst player on the team.
- Gordiehowetrick


Why are you dumping on the guy? He was recovering from a career threatening injury last year. Inspite of his injury woe's, he was a huge part of the penalty kill. Right now, he's the best second liner we have. Gillis obviously is big on him and just refused to add Raymond to get the deal done with the Leafs according to sources back east.

It seems you put no boundries on you opinions here but feel entitled to bully others when you disagree...
Gordiehowetrick
Joined: 07.13.2011

Jan 18 @ 9:04 PM ET
We don't at all. When you get trolls that come in and post sh!t like this as you did to Bloated then we see we are dealing with someone who is not really into discussing but would rather troll.


Hahahahaha good luck with that. AV is the most successful head coach in Vancouver history. MG would have to screw up royally to get fired.
Keep dreaming in your grandmas basement
- Gordiehowetrick


You want to discuss then come on in.if you come to isult ,then fukk off

- VANTEL


So now you are the bouncer/ tough guy ? Hahahahaha you fukk off
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Jan 18 @ 9:04 PM ET
I agree. I think he could be trade for a mid round pick but that would be Mike G admitting a mistake. Ballard has been great about helping van avoid the cap though.
Even Booth. Zajac is better no doubt, but if he is worth 5.8 for 8 yrs, is Booth really that bad a at 4.25?

- Bieksa#3


Undecided on Booth . Have not seen enough of a body of work yet. He is a flake and has very little chemistry with Kesler and even Henrik. I have a feeling he may be a buyout or trade ,but I am hoping he works out here.
DariusKnight
Vancouver Canucks
Location: "The Alien has landed in Vancouver!"
Joined: 03.09.2006

Jan 18 @ 9:05 PM ET
How cute is it? Because you sound like one of those bots who make convo's to get onto their site.
- pker2theend


Maybe he's HockeyyInsiderr in disguise.
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Jan 18 @ 9:06 PM ET
So now you are the bouncer/ tough guy ? Hahahahaha you fukk off
- Gordiehowetrick

You are up to 7 posts now 23 more and you have no life
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Jan 18 @ 9:07 PM ET
Maybe he's HockeyyInsiderr in disguise.
- DariusKnight



Yeah he is going to be real popular here. I agree with Fosco ,bring back Prock
boonerbuck
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Not Quesnel, BC
Joined: 10.11.2005

Jan 18 @ 9:08 PM ET
Good to see Gaunce continue to rack up points. Good to see him on ice for 4 of their 5 goals as well...
Bieksa#3
Vancouver Canucks
Joined: 07.21.2009

Jan 18 @ 9:08 PM ET
Do you see Hall as a power forward? I don't see him like Lucic RNH is small framed and Eberle is very talented but again not in a mans body yet.
- VANTEL

I'm sure I'll get flamed for this but here it goes.
I don't see Hall a any more the a slightly above average 2nd liner. Still a nice player but not special. They missed big time on Seguin.
Eberle is Sakic 2.0. Well not quite but he is a awesome player. A winner and big time clutch
RNH-another great player. But not a elite franchise player. I see a less quick version of Paul Kariya. Love to have him but not a franchise player. The Oilers again missed on Landeskog. Could you imagine Landeskog and Eberle on the same line? Talk about heart and soul.
Yakapov-Alex Se min. He will scorea few goals. Probably be a consisant 30 goal threat but again not a franchise player. Boy Edm and Columbus are gonna be sorry they passed on Galynchuck
pker2theend
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Pamela Anderson Lee released a
Joined: 11.29.2011

Jan 18 @ 9:08 PM ET

kesler seems to be having a good time

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00eR5YGRxjg
Bieksa#3
Vancouver Canucks
Joined: 07.21.2009

Jan 18 @ 9:10 PM ET
How cute is it? Because you sound like one of those bots who make convo's to get onto their site.
- pker2theend

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