The Sedin's are now anchors. Once great, but now becoming a burden. The Canucks can't and won't turn the corner until they're done in Vancouver.

I feel so strongly about this that I posted it twice.
- As_I_See_It

nonsense... the Sedins remain elite... and will be resigned handsomely by the current management team... who are obviously smitten with the twins.

it is going to be awesome when we hear of the 2x6Milly that gets done.

and then Canuck management will add some veterans to strenghten the Canucks chances.

Personally the main move i dislike right now is Zaistev for 7 years. But i hope Zaistev proves it to be a good move. Either way im happy with the direction
- ClarksonDavid

Why? They didn't overpay and similar guys signing for that term.

Why? They didn't overpay and similar guys signing for that term.
- burn

Because hes played one season and they signed him to 7 years. I didnt even think he was that great this year anyway, thats just my opinion.

Can't argue that fact, but...the rest - very debatable. Personal taste and view - guess that's what makes he world go round.
Doughty in the SC wins was amazing.
- Woderwick

I agree. I'd take Doughty, for sure.

Karlsson took a bad Ottawa team almost to finals. Doughty was a huge part of stacked teams.
- ClarksonDavid

No he didn't. Anderson did. He was the reason they won games.

Why? They didn't overpay and similar guys signing for that term.
- burn

And I like zaitsevs comments on that he learned a lot last season, and that he knows that he needs to get better! Plus he said his offseason training and nutrition regime will be modified to help obtain those results, hopefully he can be a big difference maker this upcoming season

And I like zaitsevs comments on that he learned a lot last season, and that he knows that he needs to get better! Plus he said his offseason training and nutrition regime will be modified to help obtain those results, hopefully he can be a big difference maker this upcoming season
- MR.Hunter

No he didn't. Anderson did. He was the reason they won games.
- GreatGigInTheSky

Karlsson was amazing in the playoffs. if you dont think so, you didn't watch. Guy was playing 30 plus minutes every night with bad ankles and when he wasn't on the ice Ottawa got handled.

And I like zaitsevs comments on that he learned a lot last season, and that he knows that he needs to get better! Plus he said his offseason training and nutrition regime will be modified to help obtain those results, hopefully he can be a big difference maker this upcoming season
- MR.Hunter

I hope so too, I dont think hes a bad player i just didn't like signing him that long that quick. Would have liked to see a larger sample size then one season. He could easily come into next season and be a better player

No he didn't. Anderson did. He was the reason they won games.
- GreatGigInTheSky

Well..ya Anderson had a great playoff preformance! But Karlsson really stepped up his game! And he was injured at some point a healthy Karlsson might possibly have been the difference in them getting to the final round? On a side note.if letang can be healthy going into next seasons playoffs, pitts could possibly three peat!

I hope so too, I dont think hes a bad player i just didn't like signing him that long that quick. Would have liked to see a larger sample size then one season. He could easily come into next season and be a better player
- ClarksonDavid

There was definitely risk to the signing, no doubt. If he plays like last year for another 7 years, that's probably worth the money/cap space. If he plays better, then it's a steal. If he plays worse; well, then we cry. But I don't mind the risk here--I think there's more upside than danger.

Really....a "coup"?
- LeftCoaster

- Landsbergfan

*fires up HB*

Karlsson took a bad Ottawa team almost to finals. Doughty was a huge part of stacked teams.
- ClarksonDavid

Meh, EK's great but i think the new coach dragged them farther then EK did IMO

Because hes played one season and they signed him to 7 years. I didnt even think he was that great this year anyway, thats just my opinion.
- ClarksonDavid

I second that!!!

There was definitely risk to the signing, no doubt. If he plays like last year for another 7 years, that's probably worth the money/cap space. If he plays better, then it's a steal. If he plays worse; well, then we cry. But I don't mind the risk here--I think there's more upside than danger.
- --Lamp--

IMO Zaitzev is going to get better. I think we will see him take a big step offensively.

After all he technically was a rookie last year

IMO Zaitzev is going to get better. I think we will see him take a big step offensively.

After all he technically was a rookie last year
- Santo_44

Its our end he needs to be better in. We dont need points from him. Imo

just have to assume that its the dog days of summer clouding judgement.

anyone who thinks Shanahan has done nothing/next to nothing...

that's tantamount to saying Burke was "good" and Nonis was "good".

The major point - which seems to be lost on many - is that to date Shanahan hasn't made a mistake... or any consequence. No poor judgements , no overvaluation of assets AND NO LEAKS of information.

Not sure if Bernier's second deal was technically during Shanahan's first year... if so that was poor.... otherwise all good.
- BorjeFan4Ever

Man, Shanahan's tenure so far has been the Midas touch, everything has worked out better than anyone could have hoped. For a sports executive it has been an unbelievable run. Yeah, those lotto balls tumbled just so and that helped but you have to be good to be lucky too.

IMO Zaitzev is going to get better. I think we will see him take a big step offensively.

After all he technically was a rookie last year
- Santo_44

Zaits was great for his first year in the NHL..

Of course he's going to get better, but overall no one should complain about his performance.

You should come over and help me explain that we should be doing what the Leafs have done in regards to finishing near the bottom to help the future. I've been singing the same tune for awhile now, it's not a secret.
- LeftCoaster

It took a few years for people to buy into that in the Leafs fan base also.

Doing absolutely everything possible is not necessarily the best course. In a league where a hard cap makes top end young talent absolutely essential, being mediocre year after year and sacrificing the future to do so is the worst strategy.

Some people call this idea tanking. I call it planning.

Zaits was great for his first year in the NHL..

Of course he's going to get better, but overall no one should complain about his performance.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Zaitsev sucks.
Matthews doesn't show up for stretches.
Nylander is soft and doesn't backcheck.
Andersen is inconsistent and overrated.
Marner is too small for the NHL.
Hyman is a blackhole on offence.
Marleau is past his prime and will be an anchor.
Rielly can't play defence.
Gardiner isn't the brightest knife in the crayon box.*
Hainsey is the worst defender in the league.
Kadri will and should be traded soon.
Bozak isn't a #1 centre.
JVR is weak and useless.
Brown is overhyped because of his days playing with McDavid in Erie.
Martin's contract will ruin the Leafs.
Moore sucked the first time he was here, and he's only gotten worse.
Sosh is a glorified 4th liner.
Leivo can't make the team for obvious reasons.
Komarov should never have been to the All-Star game.
MackleLaine is a terrible backup option.
Carrick will be in Bab's doghouse all year.
Marincin isn't even AHL caliber.
Babcock is the most overrated, luckiest coach in NHL history.

Go Sens Go!


*bonus points if you get the reference.

Zaitsev sucks.
Matthews doesn't show up for stretches.
Nylander is soft and doesn't backcheck.
Andersen is inconsistent and overrated.
Marner is too small for the NHL.
Hyman is a blackhole on offence.
Marleau is past his prime and will be an anchor.
Rielly can't play defence.
Gardiner isn't the brightest knife in the crayon box.*
Hainsey is the worst defender in the league.
Kadri will and should be traded soon.
Bozak isn't a #1 centre.
JVR is weak and useless.
Brown is overhyped because of his days playing with McDavid in Erie.
Martin's contract will ruin the Leafs.
Moore sucked the first time he was here, and he's only gotten worse.
Sosh is a glorified 4th liner.
Leivo can't make the team for obvious reasons.
Komarov should never have been to the All-Star game.
MackleLaine is a terrible backup option.
Carrick will be in Bab's doghouse all year.
Marincin isn't even AHL caliber.
Babcock is the most overrated, luckiest coach in NHL history.

Go Sens Go!


*bonus points if you get the reference.
- Steven_Seagull

I love spatso.

Go Sens Go!

- Steven_Seagull

- Symba007

- Aetherial