Vowel Happy Vaananen A Canuck
by Yankee Canuck on Feb 27, 2009 10:21 AM PST
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A small move, but with Briere coming back to the Flyers, defenseman Ossi Vaananen was waived and Gillis jumped on him. Our GM sure does love the freebies.
But you can't fault him as not too many 6'4'' stay at home defenseman are just hanging around out there and it doesn't hurt to have a Finnish Willie Mitchell clone eating up icetime instead of Davison or Nycholat. If he can stay healthier than perhaps other Finnish defensemen on the team, then he'll do just fine.
A good move for the Flyers too, shedding his $1,000,000 payroll and upping the chances they get the D-man they've been looking for. Vaananen will be a UFA at the end of the year. And might this suggest a D-man on the way out for for Vancouver?
But for now, welcome Ossi. Just for kicks, here is video of him knocking a ref over the boards.
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Wow. Why am I not-so stoked about this? Either O’Brien is on his last legs as a Canuck, or Davison or Nycholat are. I don’t think Gillis wants Vaananen to be a top 6 though.
There’s so many different angles to look at this. Maybe Vaananen will be a top 6 and O’Brien is going to get flogged for a higher draft pick. In that case maybe Gillis can afford to throw a higher pick at a good forward by the deadline….
PS: If there was hockey-player-themed Scrabble, Ossi would be a blessing in disguise. I hate having too many vowels on my deck.
I like this pick up alot…we can never have enough d. If Ohlie/Salo/Mitchell got hurt in the playoffs, the idea of Edler/Bieksa/O’B and Davison/Nycolat getting tons of minutes scared me a little. And he’s a giant European with a rad name. What’s not to like. But, yeah hearing AV’s comments about him recently, I would be looking over my shoulder if I were SOB.
If this means Salo is gone that would make me smile. But I never get what I want. Still though, seems like Ossi (I will NEVER tire of writing that) could help spell someone leaving. And I wonder if he himself will be around past July.
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by Yankee Canuck on Feb 27, 2009 12:12 PM PST up reply actions
There’s a good profile on Vaananen, including an insane story about him over at Kurtenblog.He was struck by a car driven by an elderly man in Miami. Christ, this guy may have Salo-itis. Both seem a bit injury prone for my liking.
The SB software yelled at me and a hand come out of the monitor and slapped me when I tried to put that in Sleza. But thanks for the heads up!
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by Yankee Canuck on Feb 27, 2009 12:10 PM PST up reply actions
No sweat. Are you Finnish?
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by Yankee Canuck on Feb 27, 2009 12:21 PM PST up reply actions
Sweet now I know where to go with Fin-related questions. Like “what did Sami Salo eat growing up that made his poor mortal carcass so brittle?” Me thinks white fish.
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by Yankee Canuck on Feb 27, 2009 1:01 PM PST up reply actions
If you Finnish...isn't that Russian on your sig?
by Sean Zandberg on Feb 27, 2009 1:54 PM PST up reply actions
Clearly I need to go to Finland.
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by Yankee Canuck on Feb 27, 2009 1:55 PM PST up reply actions
Why’s that? You mentioned two food groups I endorse. If you have semi nude women I think we have a game plan set.
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by Yankee Canuck on Feb 27, 2009 2:06 PM PST up reply actions
It’s the only reason I travel
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by Yankee Canuck on Feb 27, 2009 2:20 PM PST up reply actions
I would disapprove but I’m busy finding a travel destination with the largest amount of rich, good looking men
Как же так может быть?
I’ll let you know if I find what you need and vice versa. Deal?
See? Hockey brings everyone together.
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by Yankee Canuck on Feb 27, 2009 2:59 PM PST up reply actions
so what does the Russian say? My Ruskie wife isn't home right now
by Sean Zandberg on Feb 27, 2009 3:20 PM PST up reply actions
So this leaves the Canucks with no extra forwards on their roster and two extra d-men in your pick of Ossi, SOB, Davison (let alone Nycholat when he gets better). All of whom, I think, must face waivers to be sent down to the Moose. Gillis must absolutely have a strong intention to move one of our top six D for a forward, otherwise this doesn’t seem viable.
by Beantown Canuck on Feb 27, 2009 1:30 PM PST reply actions
I think you’re right, but we’ve had so many discussions as to who (whom? I never get that right). Ohlund has the NTC so count him out in theory. I’d hate to see Bieksa leave; as infuriating as he may be his upside is he’s getting on the scoresheet. Mitchell is safe and I’d argue Edler is too. Unless my dreams come true and it’s Salo, you’re left with SOB (in regards to anyone with any real trade value).
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by Yankee Canuck on Feb 27, 2009 1:55 PM PST up reply actions
Shit, you beat me to the reply. I echo your sentiments on Salo. But Ossi is not a good replacement for Salo though.
I think O’Brien and his big mouth are gone!
by Sean Zandberg on Feb 27, 2009 1:58 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah as much as I can’t stand Salo his shot earns him that paycheck. You know when it’s on the mark. I’d hate to see SOB, he’s grown on me. The angry ones always do.
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by Yankee Canuck on Feb 27, 2009 2:08 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, he’s been better lately. Plus you know he’s a clown in the dressing room. Good for the team. His big mouth is what bothers me. First he badgers management about his “fighting role”, which was misconstrued. Now his 10-0 comment. It’s posted in Tampa Newspapers, like the St. Petersburgh Times. Why give Tampa any motivation?
by Sean Zandberg on Feb 27, 2009 2:14 PM PST up reply actions
Regardless, though, unless the intention was to sign Ossi and then waive someone else, I don’t see how SOB being the one on the outs would make much sense. SOB wouldn’t get much in return. In response to Yankee, I think Edler is on the verge of taking over Salo as the man with the shot, if he hasn’t already. I think barring some unforeseen way of getting Ohlund traded, Salo is the must expendable right now.
by Beantown Canuck on Feb 27, 2009 2:17 PM PST up reply actions
Your lips >> Gods Ears
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by Yankee Canuck on Feb 27, 2009 2:18 PM PST up reply actions
Although, doesn’t Salo have a NTC as well?
by Beantown Canuck on Feb 27, 2009 2:20 PM PST up reply actions
Oh probably. Shane O’Brien has potential. We could retrieve a 3rd round pick for him, a pick that we could have to use because Gillis may thrown in one of those in a trade for a forward.
If Salo gets traded I’ll eat my Sundin jersey.
by Sean Zandberg on Feb 27, 2009 2:38 PM PST up reply actions
Oh crap does he?!
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by Yankee Canuck on Feb 27, 2009 2:59 PM PST up reply actions
http://www.thefourthperiod.com/trade_deadline/notrades.html
Can’t move Salo. I see Mitchell has a NTC as well
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