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Bodhisattva
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Kitchener, ON
Joined: 06.26.2012

Jun 27 @ 12:21 PM ET
Adding Semin would mean we would be adding a slap-fighter to our already intimidating roster of biters and hair-pullers. No thanks.
- Marwood


Well put. If I was you guys I wouldn't want him either. Obviously he has talent, but has he really shown that he's a winner? That he has what it takes to come through when it matters most? He's had several years on a very good team to prove that he doesn't.

He's got the skill to be a superstar, but, unfortunately, he's a complimentary player.

Good call.
hankthetank
Atlanta Thrashers
Location: I went to school for journalism. Our job was to be a mirror. We were to be the watchdog for society.
Joined: 07.03.2007

Jun 27 @ 12:21 PM ET
Apparently Schneiders agent has stopped taking calls from media as a deal is very close to being announced.
Delta-Bravo
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Is this team relevant yet? , ON
Joined: 02.07.2012

Jun 27 @ 12:23 PM ET
Gillis contacted Calgary about Jbo.
Asking price was Ballard and two firsts.

HockeyInsiderr
chompsey
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Cody Hodgson can walk on water
Joined: 10.04.2005

Jun 27 @ 12:37 PM ET
Mueller could prove interesting, will probably have a few teams kicking the tires. Not sure what our 4th line will look like this year, Comeau could work out as well.

Will have to wait and see what happens with Luo, the way everyone is talking (TO fans) we will only be getting 4th liners for him.

- immature_male


Whoever takes a chance on mueller will get a gem...
chompsey
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Cody Hodgson can walk on water
Joined: 10.04.2005

Jun 27 @ 12:38 PM ET
Gillis contacted Calgary about Jbo.
Asking price was Ballard and two firsts.

HockeyInsiderr

- Delta-Bravo



Bwahahaha.....this HockeyInsider is a joke....
CanUSA17
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Schaumburg, IL
Joined: 10.11.2010

Jun 27 @ 12:40 PM ET
Apparently Schneiders agent has stopped taking calls from media as a deal is very close to being announced.
- hankthetank



I have a feeling we start seeing a lot of activity these next couple of days. Ginger getting his contract, Luo traded, hopefully Raymond and Ballard. I think Gillis wants to know what he has on the roster so he can figure out what he will need on July 1st and how much he might have to play with to get those pieces.
GhostOfDCT
Location: Purgatory
Joined: 06.22.2012

Jun 27 @ 12:48 PM ET
I have a feeling we start seeing a lot of activity these next couple of days. Ginger getting his contract, Luo traded, hopefully Raymond and Ballard. I think Gillis wants to know what he has on the roster so he can figure out what he will need on July 1st and how much he might have to play with to get those pieces.
- CanUSA17


Get Suter
Get Schultz
3-way Trade: Edler to ANA -- Bobby Ryan to WPG -- E Kane to the Canucks

Jack-artist
Edmonton Oilers
Location: "Yakapoo is khl bound. After t, AB
Joined: 01.27.2010

Jun 27 @ 1:00 PM ET
I would love to see you guys sign Barker.
fiveandagame
Vancouver Canucks
Location: BC
Joined: 05.06.2010

Jun 27 @ 1:06 PM ET
Get Suter
Get Schultz
3-way Trade: Edler to ANA -- Bobby Ryan to WPG -- E Kane to the Canucks

- GhostOfDCT


You forgot to sign Doan.
sushi
Vancouver Canucks
Joined: 01.05.2007

Jun 27 @ 1:07 PM ET
mueller? play-making winger would be nice
Scooby_Doo
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Somewhere close to Vancouver., BC
Joined: 06.10.2009

Jun 27 @ 1:11 PM ET
What are the chances someone filmed the handshake line? This guy is in some serious trouble.

Fosco
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Marwood's Beotch, BC
Joined: 12.08.2007

Jun 27 @ 1:11 PM ET
Why does no one ever mention Shane Doan for the Canucks. I cannot think of a better RH power fwd to play with the Sedins. Of all the names mentioned as aquisitions, I would put Weber and Doan on the top of any wish list
- nickels


Burrows plays awesome with the Sedins. People need to stop trying move him. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

The 2nd line needs improvement. That's where Doan would be best. Would keep Kesler in check, as well.
fiveandagame
Vancouver Canucks
Location: BC
Joined: 05.06.2010

Jun 27 @ 1:13 PM ET
What are the chances someone filmed the handshake line? This guy is in some serious trouble.


- Scooby_Doo


I heard the kid injured his wrist. This coach is screwed.
fiveandagame
Vancouver Canucks
Location: BC
Joined: 05.06.2010

Jun 27 @ 1:14 PM ET
Burrows plays awesome with the Sedins. People need to stop trying move him. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

The 2nd line needs improvement. That's where Doan would be best. Would keep Kesler in check, as well.

- Fosco


Exactly. Booth / Kesler / Doan might acctually provide some secondary scoring which is one of the biggest missing pieces.
Le_Moderateur
Montreal Canadiens
Joined: 07.29.2011

Jun 27 @ 1:16 PM ET
Apparently Schneiders agent has stopped taking calls from media as a deal is very close to being announced.
- hankthetank


I don't think it's a lock, but I think the odds are good he returns. The thing is that things can happen, and a team can decide to go in another direction.
nucks_94
Vancouver Canucks
Joined: 12.05.2008

Jun 27 @ 1:21 PM ET
Apparently Schneiders agent has stopped taking calls from media as a deal is very close to being announced.
- hankthetank

Where did you see this?
immature_male
Vancouver Canucks
Location: delta, BC
Joined: 06.15.2011

Jun 27 @ 1:29 PM ET
Hockeyy Insiderr ‏@HockeyyInsiderr
#CONFIRMED Marc Bergevin and the #Canadiens are VERY interested in Guillaume Latendresse. If Therrien got a 2nd chance, why not Guy? #Habs

1970vintage
Seattle Kraken
Location: BC
Joined: 11.11.2010

Jun 27 @ 1:30 PM ET
What are the chances someone filmed the handshake line? This guy is in some serious trouble.
- Scooby_Doo


Just watched this on CTV, brutal, I hope he faces criminal charges.
immature_male
Vancouver Canucks
Location: delta, BC
Joined: 06.15.2011

Jun 27 @ 1:32 PM ET
I heard the kid injured his wrist. This coach is screwed.
- fiveandagame


Maybe he was trying to give him a fist bump?
immature_male
Vancouver Canucks
Location: delta, BC
Joined: 06.15.2011

Jun 27 @ 1:33 PM ET
Gillis contacted Calgary about Jbo.
Asking price was Ballard and two firsts.

HockeyInsiderr

- Delta-Bravo


Why would we want to ruin his streak of never playing in a playoff game his whole career?

Maybe TO should contact him
Nucker101
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Vancouver, BC
Joined: 09.26.2010

Jun 27 @ 1:36 PM ET
Agreed with David Moss, no thanks to the rest.


Happy birthday Ian!
1970vintage
Seattle Kraken
Location: BC
Joined: 11.11.2010

Jun 27 @ 1:40 PM ET
News1130 Sports ‏@News1130Sports
#Canucks have added #Giants forward Dalton Sward to their prospects camp this weekend - making it 36 players.

Un-drafted in Pittsburgh, anyone watch him play?
Nucker101
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Vancouver, BC
Joined: 09.26.2010

Jun 27 @ 1:43 PM ET
I would love to see you guys sign Barker.
- Jack-artist


The entire league would. He also has some off ice issues. MG would laugh at that suggestion, he values character and of course he likes his stats and Barker's metrics are hideous.

I'd love Moss for our bottom 6 but the rest of those players are not a fit. Fehr is very soft for his size and not that good defensively, trouble staying healthy as well. Esposito is an AHL'er. Huselius is very skilled, but injury-prone and known for his disappearing acts after the all-star break.

Latendresse and Cory Sarich would be good "reclamation" type signings.
Nucker101
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Vancouver, BC
Joined: 09.26.2010

Jun 27 @ 1:46 PM ET
mueller? play-making winger would be nice
- sushi


Injury waiting to happen and even when healthy his numbers weren't great:

32GP 7G 9A 16P -3 14 Hits

Not the same player anymore, which is understandable.
Nucker101
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Vancouver, BC
Joined: 09.26.2010

Jun 27 @ 1:47 PM ET
Apparently Schneiders agent has stopped taking calls from media as a deal is very close to being announced.
- hankthetank


I'm very interested to see the term and cap hit in this deal.
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