I honestly thought that it would have been a career ender but since he was able to come back I think team doctors and other specialists and family all though he was good to return. Sometimes life sets you back you but never stop living because bad things happen to you. I wouldn't be worried if I were Letang. Until the Pens feel he is at 100% he will be closely monitored.
- thundachunk

If it is a hole like Lefty suggested and the article it could come back any time ,again look at the Dallas player.

Do you chance the way they push their heart and hope that it doesn't happen again?
- VANTEL

That would certainly be my main point of concern. The rigors of playing a game like hockey, training in the summer, pre-season, 82 games, and then play-offs, makes this scenario that much more disconcerting than as would be the case with someone who doesn't put their body through such a consistently intense and strenuous level of performance

If it is a hole like Lefty suggested and the article it could come back any time ,again look at the Dallas player.
- VANTEL

LTIR. Its only money. If Letang felt his life was at risk he wouldn't play. Love for the game is hard to let go of.

That would certainly be my main point of concern. The rigors of playing a game like hockey, training in the summer, pre-season, 82 games, and then play-offs, makes this scenario that much more disconcerting than as would be the case with someone who doesn't put their body through such a consistently intense and strenuous level
- Zogg

I have to be honest, if I am Shero and look at two similar players Letang and Pouliot , one has a health problem and a stupid contract and the other is an up coming star, I know which contract I am moving.

LTIR. Its only money. If Letang felt his life was at risk he wouldn't play. Love for the game is hard to let go of.
- thundachunk

I know there is a personal side to this issue, I was attacking it from the business side of it.

Letang is a human being and a close friend of Luc and Burrows, I put this aside and am looking at how can the Nucks get a deal from this . We need one or the other ,Letang or Pouliot.

I know there is a personal side to this issue, I was attacking it from the business side of it.

Letang is a human being and a close friend of Luc and Burrows, I put this aside and am looking at how can the Nucks get a deal from this . We need one or the other ,Letang or Pouliot.
- VANTEL

Honestly I would take a chance on him.

Honestly I would take a chance on him.
- thundachunk

I would do it too.

The beauty of this is you can say Edler for Letang . Shero counter offers with Tanev and Edler . Trevor starts to walk away say good luck I hope he will be healthy .Shero ,come. Back we are not finished.

I watched the least amount games this season (somewhere around 50) than any season in probably the last decade. It's also the 1st season in over the same stretch that I didn't attend a single live game.

A lot depends on what moves are made in personnel both on and off the ice, but if the coaching staff (especially Torts) remains intact for next season I'll more than likely watch less than half the games next season.

I love my team and want to support them but there were just too many games last season that were just unwatchable IMO.
- AlexF

Well said. Alex!
Go Whitecaps!

I have to be honest, if I am Shero and look at two similar players Letang and Pouliot , one has a health problem and a stupid contract and the other is an up coming star, I know which contract I am moving.
- VANTEL

The Penguins also have Maatta who looks to be the real deal.

As far as Letang goes, I think pretty much every team would gladly take a chance on him, if it ever came to that

Well said. Alex!
Go Whitecaps!
- Marwood

I don't care how bad we suck , NHL for me and the Canucks.

The Penguins also have Maatta who looks to be the real deal.

As far as Letang goes, I think pretty much every team would gladly take a chance on him, if it ever came to that
- Zogg

I think so too, If I am Shero ,he is the one I am moving and that pisses me off because Canucks can use Pouliot

Well said. Alex!
Go Whitecaps!
- Marwood

Eagles!

Also pulling for the Raps and OKC in the NBA.


Hilarious that Memphis vs OKC would have been Vancouver vs Seattle.

Eagles!

Also pulling for the Raps and OKC in the NBA.


Hilarious that Memphis vs OKC would have been Vancouver vs Seattle.
- Nucker101

Shut up

Dem Avs doe

I don't care how bad we suck , NHL for me and the Canucks.
- VANTEL

I used to go see the Whitecaps at Empire Stadium. The Willie Johnson days!

Shut up
- VANTEL

Headed into the 3rd straight game with an OT in that series right now.

Eagles!

Also pulling for the Raps and OKC in the NBA.


Hilarious that Memphis vs OKC would have been Vancouver vs Seattle.
- Nucker101

1) Canucks
2) Team Canada ( hockey, of course )
3) World Cup Soccer Cinderella story team ie: Cameroon

1) Canucks
2) Team Canada ( hockey, of course )
3) World Cup Soccer Cinderella story team ie: Cameroon
- Marwood

Women's soccer?

Women's soccer?
- VANTEL

Depending.......

Depending.......
- Marwood

Sinclair is Canada's best soccer player

Wow - just wow

18 yrs old and he wants the puck so bad.

1) Canucks
2) Team Canada ( hockey, of course )
3) World Cup Soccer Cinderella story team ie: Cameroon
- Marwood

1) Canucks
2) Seahawks (been a fan since the Dave Krieg era)
3) LA Lakers (Magic Johnson FTW)
4) Chelsea

Sinclair is Canada's best soccer player
- VANTEL

I think Sinclair has now become one of the best in the world

Wow - just wow

18 yrs old and he wants the puck so bad.
- LeftCoaster

A Toews in the making

1) Canucks
2) Seahawks (been a fan since the Dave Krieg era)
3) LA Lakers (Magic Johnson FTW)
4) Chelsea
- DariusKnight

Big Premier League fan? (my Mom loves Euro-ball - well, it's kind of a no-brainer as she's Polish-German - although if you can believe, she's also been a HUGE hockey fan ever since her and my Pop signed me up when I was 7)