There actually was a hit right around then that Canucks are claiming. So it is up to the NHL to call the Canucks liars and prove it. They do have the video and it was a hard hit.
- VANTEL

No way this is a fake injury, unless even the local media are in on it. I've being seeing progress reports from Botch and co on Ballard getting on the bike, light training, traveling not traveling, etc for weeks.

No way this is a fake injury, unless even the local media are in on it. I've being seeing progress reports from Botch and co on Ballard getting on the bike, light training, traveling not traveling, etc for weeks.
- AlexF

Sorry to let you in on this but we did the same last year to pick up Higgins and Lappy

Switching back and forth yes.
- VANTEL

Keep them coming. Thanks for doing all the heavy lifting.

Keep them coming. Thanks for doing all the heavy lifting.
- bloatedmosquito

Sorry to let you in on this but we did the same last year to pick up Higgins and Lappy
- VANTEL

I know we did, but it wasn't at quite the same level as this one. Still, I suppose you're right in that it can never be ruled out. I just don't think it's the case this time.

I know we did, but it wasn't at quite the same level as this one. Still, I suppose you're right in that it can never be ruled out. I just don't think it's the case this time.
- AlexF

It was .Gillis and Gillman are brilliant cap benders. They foresee things we never do. I guess that is why for weeks they were not concerned about the cap and were snooping at every deal. 10 games ago you and I were thinking Ballard could be moved to clear cap and they were thinking we can use Ballard as insurance in the playoffs and still go get our depth guy. That is why you and I sit here and they see the games for free.

It was .Gillis and Gillman are brilliant cap benders. They foresee things we never do. I guess that is why for weeks they were not concerned about the cap and were snooping at every deal.
- VANTEL

You definitely get the impression something is brewing though, bigger than a 4th line signing.

You definitely get the impression something is brewing though, bigger than a 4th line signing.
- AlexF

Yes I say 1 D and Ott

But pointed out by Bob McK they could go after Nash if they want

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- VANTEL

I was thinking clitter maybe.

I was thinking clitter maybe.
- 1970vintage

He already plays for the Wild

Yes I say 1 D and Ott

But pointed out by Bob McK they could go after Nash if they want
- VANTEL

What a mistake taking on that contract would be.

Yes I say 1 D and Ott
- VANTEL

It's what I think we've all agreed for some time has been needed. Who that D might be is the big question.

What a mistake taking on that contract would be.
- woopstash

Yeah but Dustin Brown would be ok

It's what I think we've all agreed for some time has been needed. Who that D might be is the big question.
- AlexF

Allen seems to be the biggest fish in play ,but I would go for Ott first then worry about the D.

Yeah but Dustin Brown would be ok
- VANTEL

Ya, he'd be a good pickup. Reasonably priced and only on the books for one more year. I think the Canucks need a top 4 d-man more than they need another forward.

Allen seems to be the biggest fish in play ,but I would go for Ott first then worry about the D.
- VANTEL

Jason Botchford ‏ @BotchonCanucks
Ballard out for the rest of the season? Hard not to go all in for D now. Ott takes too many penalties for the Canucks, anyway

Couldn't agree more.

No way this is a fake injury, unless even the local media are in on it. I've being seeing progress reports from Botch and co on Ballard getting on the bike, light training, traveling not traveling, etc for weeks.
- AlexF

It's the only injury where doctors rely on the patient for information. Ballard can work out as much as he wants, stay in tip top shape, but remain on LTIR as long as he needs to with "symptoms"... Very fishy IMO...

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I still want OTT

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FavoritedFavorite · Close Open Details #Canucks could be busy Monday. As long suspected, Ballard has a concussion, on LTIR and out until playoffs. Forward and D-man on shop list.

Chicago hates this calling us cheats divers

Jason Botchford ‏ @BotchonCanucks
Ballard out for the rest of the season? Hard not to go all in for D now. Ott takes too many penalties for the Canucks, anyway

Couldn't agree more.
- woopstash

Funny cuz my first thought about Ott was that he'd need to learn some control in VAN. Taking stupid penalties would get him in AV's dog house super quick. But we all know refs swallow their whistles in the playoffs so maybe Ott might be a decent pitbull to unleash with impunity.

Funny cuz my first thought about Ott was that he'd need to learn some control in VAN. Taking stupid penalties would get him in AV's dog house super quick. But we all know refs swallow their whistles in the playoffs so maybe Ott might be a decent pitbull to unleash with impunity.
- AlexF

Look at Thorton on Bos
Eager Burrish Byfuglien on Chi .I would take OTT

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FavoritedFavorite · Close Open Details Hearing Brassard might in fact be going to VAN, not for Schneider


If these retweets are bothering people let me know I will stop.

Funny cuz my first thought about Ott was that he'd need to learn some control in VAN. Taking stupid penalties would get him in AV's dog house super quick. But we all know refs swallow their whistles in the playoffs so maybe Ott might be a decent pitbull to unleash with impunity.
- AlexF

Same concerns everyone had about Lapierre, and he's been a great addition. I'd like to see a breakdown of how often a guy like Ott takes the only penalty in a situation... I'm betting he has more coincidentals & misconducts padding his PIM stats than bad 2 min minors.

Same concerns everyone had about Lapierre, and he's been a great addition. I'd like to see a breakdown of how often a guy like Ott takes the only penalty in a situation... I'm betting he has more coincidentals & misconducts padding his PIM stats than bad 2 min minors.
- DrChristianTroy

Look at Thorton on Bos
Eager Burrish Byfuglien on Chi .I would take OTT
- VANTEL

If you look at Eager and all the idiotic penalties he took last year against us (he subsequently got benched the next game) it can cause issues. I don't think anyone is as moronic as Eager though.