Carol Schram: Vancouver Canucks: Trevor Linden on the Radio, Sami Salo Officially Retires Trevor Linden co-hosts today on TSN1040, notes from summer charity events and former Canucks defenseman Sami Salo officially retires.

Will always remember him as one of the best flap shots from the back end in my generation of watching this team. Enjoy retirement Sami!

His goals and point totals I find surprisingly low for some reason. Always loved his demeanor and the way he conducted himself, all the best Sami

His goals and point totals I find surprisingly low for some reason. Always loved his demeanor and the way he conducted himself, all the best Sami
- WhiteLie

It might have something to do with him being made of paper mache.

For the life of me I simply cannot understand why virtually everyone is writing off the Canucks this ensuing hockey season. Yes they have made changes, but was Kassian that important of a piece, three hockey coaches didn't seem to think so. Sutter is an upgrade with respect to his overall game. I liked to hear your thoughts on this matter

Ya I dont think they should be written off either. They did thensame last year too. Goes to show what they know then......they too good to have a tanked season yet not enough to be champions.

All you can do is wait and see. Theres lots of intangibles. Sj could be great or be worse. Same w ducks. We wont know.

But zakk while I miss his play and potential if he was killing the room then to hell w him. Hes at least somewhat replaceable.

Funny I was just mentioning that testicle incident like what 4 days ago?
Guy was a warrior. He was hurt often only due to sticking himself in front of shots and going into rough areas. Sami never compromised his play after injury either. He deserved to be a champion for his efforts.slap shot to the face which crushed his sinuses......slap shot to testicle and back playing next game with testicle the size of a grapefruit. Yet never shied away from blocking shots or going to the dirty areas. A true warrior.

Time for sami to get into front office somewhere or on the bench.

The flying skate, aka plate of spaghetti jerseys are coming back.

Feb 13 vs Leafs!

For the life of me I simply cannot understand why virtually everyone is writing off the Canucks this ensuing hockey season. Yes they have made changes, but was Kassian that important of a piece, three hockey coaches didn't seem to think so. Sutter is an upgrade with respect to his overall game. I liked to hear your thoughts on this matter
- Factor1957

I'm not writing of the Canucks, but I think its fair to say the team is in a transition period. I don't think they are a worse team then last year but I don't know if they are any better. The thing I worry about as a Canucks fan is the possibility of the teams around them being better then last year. The playoffs will be tougher to make this year then last. I'm just hoping for some entertaining hockey this year. I'm looking forward to see what the young guys can bring like Horvat, Baertschi, Corrado and hopefully Virtanen.

For the life of me I simply cannot understand why virtually everyone is writing off the Canucks this ensuing hockey season. Yes they have made changes, but was Kassian that important of a piece, three hockey coaches didn't seem to think so. Sutter is an upgrade with respect to his overall game. I liked to hear your thoughts on this matter
- Factor1957

sedins getting a year older will negate any "good" move you think the nucks have made this offseason.

and the rest of the world thinks the nucks came out worse from every move they made so when you factor in that + the sedins getting worse... there's your answer.

sedins getting a year older will negate any "good" move you think the nucks have made this offseason.

and the rest of the world thinks the nucks came out worse from every move they made so when you factor in that + the sedins getting worse... there's your answer.
- sensnucksnocups

The Sedins don't rely on speed, they'll be fine. The rest of the team seems like a bunch of spare parts thrown together outside of the top pairing and plus an emerging Bo Horvat.

sedins getting a year older will negate any "good" move you think the nucks have made this offseason.

and the rest of the world thinks the nucks came out worse from every move they made so when you factor in that + the sedins getting worse... there's your answer.
- sensnucksnocups

that is YOUR answer. That has been YOUR answer to every canuck move made since Benning took over, or for as long as I have seen you post on these boards..

sedins getting a year older will negate any "good" move you think the nucks have made this offseason.

everyone is writing them off because they look at the moves they made and can be unbiased when they say they were bad, + the sedin's getting a year older so yea...there's your answer.
- sensnucksnocups

The Sedins are the last thing this team needs to worry about. Nice try.

I'm not writing of the Canucks, but I think its fair to say the team is in a transition period. I don't think they are a worse team then last year but I don't know if they are any better. The thing I worry about as a Canucks fan is the possibility of the teams around them being better then last year. The playoffs will be tougher to make this year then last. I'm just hoping for some entertaining hockey this year. I'm looking forward to see what the young guys can bring like Horvat, Baertschi, Corrado and hopefully Virtanen.
- fiveandagame

well those teams only improved on paper....we wont know the true effect till end of the season. Im not expecting LA to be any better then last year however.....too much drama and too many players remain with damaged relationships with their coach. The rest who knows.....

So lets hope with the same question mark that these young prospects come in and pull a horvat. If thats the case its at least possible all those teams who improved on paper didnt improve as much as canucks through their own drafting.

Im NOT making a claim, just saying its possible just as any other possible scenario. Likely? No....but possible.

The Sedins don't rely on speed, they'll be fine. The rest of the team seems like a bunch of spare parts thrown together outside of the top pairing and plus an emerging Bo Horvat.
- Nucker101

it's not just footspeed you lose when you're older. even losing a second from the release of your shot can be detrimental to your totals. if what you're saying is true then the sedins would still be ppg+ players.

horvat is a 2nd liner at best. nothing wrong with that, but its doubtful he ever becomes a #1C. virtanen seems like a 3rd liner at best too...boeser is the guy i'd be most hopeful for. hopefully he isnt rushed and they let him develop until the nucks can finally get rid of the sedins/miller.

it's not just footspeed you lose when you're older. even losing a second from the release of your shot can be detrimental to your totals. if what you're saying is true then the sedins would still be ppg+ players.

horvat is a 2nd liner at best. nothing wrong with that, but its doubtful he ever becomes a #1C. virtanen seems like a 3rd liner at best too...boeser is the guy i'd be most hopeful for. hopefully he isnt rushed and they let him develop until the nucks can finally get rid of the sedins/miller.
- sensnucksnocups

Their shots have already declined, Daniel's especially and Henrik was never a big scorer outside of 1 season. They're both elite playmakers with great hockey sense, not speedy goal-scorers.


Too early to say on Virtanen, I agree that Horvat is likely a 2LC but we'll see. Boeser, who knows but I didn't mind that pick. I would have gone Ehlers last year and Merkley this year personally.

that is YOUR answer. That has been YOUR answer to every canuck move made since Benning took over, or for as long as I have seen you post on these boards..
- Codes1087

why are you emphasizing "YOUR"? do you think i am the only one that thinks benning is running your team to the ground?

there is a reason why the original post i replied to stated that "virtually everyone is writing off the Canucks this ensuing hockey season". it's literally because virtually everyone thinks benning made horrible moves.

if benning was leafs gm and he made those moves there is no way you would say he isn't failing at his job. it's just sad that you cant be unbiased. there are a few good nucks fans here in these threads but they always seem to be overwhelmed by the ones who think benning can do no wrong.

Their shots have already declined, Daniel's especially and Henrik was never a big scorer outside of 1 season. They're both elite playmakers with great hockey sense, not speedy goal-scorers.


Too early to say on Virtanen, I agree that Horvat is likely a 2LC but we'll see. Boeser, who knows but I didn't mind that pick. I would have gone Ehlers last year and Merkley this year personally.
- Nucker101

regardless, you can't deny their skillset will decline every year as they age. it's not like they will ever be ppg players any more.

nylander or ehlers over virtanen should have been an easy decision for them. i wanted ehlers over nylander for the leafs but with their hole at C it was the right move.

boeser was a fine pick this year. merkley would have been good too but i dont see a massive difference between the two.

sedins getting a year older will negate any "good" move you think the nucks have made this offseason.

and the rest of the world thinks the nucks came out worse from every move they made so when you factor in that + the sedins getting worse... there's your answer.
- sensnucksnocups

WOW you speak for the rest of the world.

- fiveandagame

Always appreciated that the skate was going downhill. Subtle.

regardless, you can't deny their skillset will decline every year as they age. it's not like they will ever be ppg players any more.

nylander or ehlers over virtanen should have been an easy decision for them. i wanted ehlers over nylander for the leafs but with their hole at C it was the right move.

boeser was a fine pick this year. merkley would have been good too but i dont see a massive difference between the two.
- sensnucksnocups

Why do you care so much?

Just become a Canuck fan, we'll accept you.................maybe.

The flying skate, aka plate of spaghetti jerseys are coming back.

Feb 13 vs Leafs!
- Vanoxy

Benning is behind this. Fire him!!!

regardless, you can't deny their skillset will decline every year as they age. it's not like they will ever be ppg players any more.

nylander or ehlers over virtanen should have been an easy decision for them. i wanted ehlers over nylander for the leafs but with their hole at C it was the right move.

boeser was a fine pick this year. merkley would have been good too but i dont see a massive difference between the two.
- sensnucksnocups

I think Nylander has the potential to be much better than Virtanen, but JV because of his physical play is more of a lock to be a solid NHLer. He's already shown in the AHL playoffs that he can play the physical role, time will say if hes a top-6 offensive player. Nylander I think is top 6 or bust, brings more risk in selecting

I think Nylander has the potential to be much better than Virtanen, but JV because of his physical play is more of a lock to be a solid NHLer. He's already shown in the AHL playoffs that he can play the physical role, time will say if hes a top-6 offensive player. Nylander I think is top 6 or bust, brings more risk in selecting
- WhiteLie

He has Jensen written all over him.