somehow I think you've got that backwards?
- LeftCoaster

Was a reference to Chicago managing to acquire Versteeg at only half his salary...

Buying him out is a non-starter with the Aquilini group, right or wrong, proceed under the assumption that it's not going to happen.....EVER!
- LeftCoaster

This.

Don't ya think if the Canucks were buying him out they'd have done it last year and retained Schneider. He's here until he retires or gets traded.

Yeah, but I feel its more about the teams inability to score more than 1 goal a game. If Santorelli, Burrows, Henrik or Higgins scores on their glorious chances, we win that game.

Can't be a 1 goal per game team, and expect to win.
- moondawg

Right on, I actually blame Henrik's back penalty for the loss. He should know better and it was a lazy penalty.

This.

Don't ya think if the Canucks were buying him out they'd have done it last year and retained Schneider. He's here until he retires or gets traded.
- moondawg

So, interestingly enough, Lu's contract stipulates that after the final game of the 2013/14 season, he can provide the Canucks with a list of 5 teams to trade him to. If the Canucks fail to trade him, they lose the right to request from him a list of teams to trade him to after the 2017/18 season.

Was a reference to Chicago managing to acquire Versteeg at only half his salary...
- 1970vintage

That surprised the hell outta me!

So, interestingly enough, Lu's contract stipulates that after the final game of the 2013/14 season, he can provide the Canucks with a list of 5 teams to trade him to. If the Canucks fail to trade him, they lose the right to request from him a list of teams to trade him to after the 2017/18 season.
- 1970vintage

Really?

So, interestingly enough, Lu's contract stipulates that after the final game of the 2013/14 season, he can provide the Canucks with a list of 5 teams to trade him to. If the Canucks fail to trade him, they lose the right to request from him a list of teams to trade him to after the 2017/18 season.
- 1970vintage

Guarantee I know which teams are on his list: Florida, Tampa Bay, Florida, Florida, did I say Florida?

Guarantee I know which teams are on his list: Florida, Tampa Bay, Florida, Florida, did I say Florida?
- DariusKnight

Funny, I was going to write that but spell Florida different each time...

Really?
- LeftCoaster

Yeah, guarantee he'll exercise his option, probably nothing happen though, the contract still sucks.

The Sharks would like to thank Bieksa for this win. Great job by Desjardins!

Guarantee I know which teams are on his list: Florida, Tampa Bay, Florida, Florida, did I say Florida?
- DariusKnight

I think he's slowly accepted the fact that he's a Canuck for the life of his hockey career. He signed the contract too, two way street.

So, interestingly enough, Lu's contract stipulates that after the final game of the 2013/14 season, he can provide the Canucks with a list of 5 teams to trade him to. If the Canucks fail to trade him, they lose the right to request from him a list of teams to trade him to after the 2017/18 season.
- 1970vintage

So, who are his 5 teams? My guess is

TB, FLA, Habs, Leafs and this is a tough one, but I'll guess Dallas.

I think he's slowly accepted the fact that he's a Canuck for the life of his hockey career. He signed the contract too, two way street.
- LeftCoaster

Yeah, just that if he doesn't provide a list then it becomes a team option after 2017/18 season. If he does provide the list and isn't traded, the team loses the option. Its a no lose for Lu, and will likely become a topic for the media near the end of the year, and therefore a distraction.

I watched Booth every time he was on the ice, he can't skate at an NHL level. It's not even close, the guy is slower than Alberts.

Golfing since (Torts Pressers),

Do you mind setting your roster at least once this week?

Pretty difficult to keep a pool competitive when managers are lettin others run away with matchups.

I watched Booth every time he was on the ice, he can't skate at an NHL level. It's not even close, the guy is slower than Alberts.
- Scooby_Doo

I felt the same way.

How the mighty have fallen.

Carol Schram: Vancouver Canucks Game Review: One That Got Away
A generally strong effort by the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night was spoiled as the San Jose Sharks came from behind to win 2-1 in overtime at Rogers Arena.
- Carol Schram

Solid work, Carol!! Really like your blogs and the healthy doses of criticism.

It's snowing - really hard
- LeftCoaster

Seriously Lefty?!? In Victoria?

Cloudy up here but no snow............yet.

Seriously Lefty?!? In Victoria?

Cloudy up here but no snow............yet.
- Marwood

Nah - I'm in Alberta working, why can't I be rich and fish for a living like Booner?

Jeff Paterson‏@patersonjeff6m
#Canucks held to one goal (or none) in 18 of last 47 regular season games (38.3%). Scoring has to be addressed

(frank)in Mike Gillis

Jeff Paterson‏@patersonjeff6m
#Canucks held to one goal (or none) in 18 of last 47 regular season games (38.3%). Scoring has to be addressed

(frank)in Mike Gillis
- LeftCoaster

Someone asked Tortarella in the post game last night if this team had enough offence, his answer was a fast and furious yes...

Someone asked Tortarella in the post game last night if this team had enough offence, his answer was a fast and furious yes...
- 1970vintage

What does he know

What does he know







- LeftCoaster

Yeah, I'm sure he was going to say "No, the man who hired me hasn't done a good enough job".

Jeff Paterson‏@patersonjeff6m
#Canucks held to one goal (or none) in 18 of last 47 regular season games (38.3%). Scoring has to be addressed

(frank)in Mike Gillis
- LeftCoaster

No wonder I often find myself flipping channels during games & eventually forget the game's even on if something random manages to entertain me for more than 5 seconds...

I watched Booth every time he was on the ice, he can't skate at an NHL level. It's not even close, the guy is slower than Alberts.
- Scooby_Doo

I was saying this more or less last night myself. His legs look sluggish. Even a useless Booth used to be able to skate...now he's less than useless. Negative zero.