Zany's wish list for D Day
by Sean Zandberg on Mar 2, 2009 10:36 PM PST
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PrintPersonally, I don't think the Canucks need a top 6 forward. I like the top 2 lines as is. Why change what is already working? I think Gillis may go for a 3rd line player. That being said, I'd be happy if Gillis got any one of the following players, pretty much in order of preference:
**NOTE**
I'd put Sammy Pahlsson at or near the top of the list, but he has mono and looks to be about done for the season.
1. Mark Recchi (RW). Yeah, I'm not going to shut up about this until D Day is over. 13 goals and 45 points in 62 games this season. I don't care about the -15. He plays for the Lightning. Cup-winning experience. Something the Canucks don't have on their roster. Gotta have that leadership when you're trying to go deep into the playoffs. 2 Cup rings: Penguins (1991) and Hurricanes (2006).
RecchiTube: The Recking Ball gets a hat trick against the Leafs.
2. Gary Roberts (LW). Sundin's buddy. If Demitra gets hurt, slide Roberts up to the Sundin line. They have had plenty of experience together in the past. At 42 years of age, Roberts can still be a fierce competitior in this his final season in the NHL.
If we don't sign him and Calgary does, we'll regret it. Roberts had 4 points in 11 games with the Penguins in the playoffs last year. He did that with limited ice time. Most nights he was the most evil guy out there. Only question mark from me on Roberts is his ability to play disciplined hockey. Aside from that, he impressed the hell out of me with the Penguins last season, despite his age.
Won a Cup in 1989.
ScaryGaryTube: Cherry's rant about Roberts in last year's finals.
Roberts can still put the puck in the net.
3. Colby Armstrong (RW). Gritty. Mean. Skilled. Always liked this guy.
ColbyTube: A little Armstrong compilation from a couple of years ago.
4. Matthew Lombardi (C). Odds are, the Flames aren't going to deal with us. That's too bad, because Lombardi possesses sick speed and grit with some scoring touch to boot.
BardiTube: These clips show his speed and skill. He's Mason Raymond on crack.
Runner-ups: Chris Neil, Doug Weight and Ian Laperriere
No fucking thank-you's:
Antropov, Ponikarovsky, Frolov, Afinogenov, Nogoalov, Connelly, or anyone that is going to milk our farm system or future.
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Recchi is to old, Roberts and Lombardo both suck, albeit for different reasons. Armstrong would be a great fit, but he’s a hot commodity and apparently Pitts still wants him.Antropov, Ponikarovsky, Frolov, Afinogenov, Connelly are all good players. Frolov being the best, Afinogenov being the worst.
I dont see the Nucks makin a big splash, unless its draft picks and either O’brien or Davison leaving.
And again, Frolov would be TO sweet to land here. We havnt had pure goalscorer since Mogilny left town.
Can we just agree to disagree on that one? Lombardi is awesome.
I like Frolov, but don’t want a finesse player.
by Sean Zandberg on Mar 3, 2009 8:00 AM PST up reply actions
Sean likes ’em old and grizzled, not young and metrosexual.
Though Schneider has been doing well over in Montreal so that lends support to aggregating more old men. Kinda.
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by Yankee Canuck on Mar 3, 2009 8:06 AM PST up reply actions
We have Sundin. One is enough. I wouldn’t mind Recchi so much but that’s enough in terms of “experience”
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by Yankee Canuck on Mar 3, 2009 9:08 AM PST up reply actions
“Cup Winning Experience”. Not many teams win the Cup without having guys on their roster who have been there before.
by Sean Zandberg on Mar 3, 2009 9:49 AM PST up reply actions
The only other approach to trading other than going the Recchi/Roberts route would be to go, as I suggested in the other thread, for a player like Winnik (RFA) or Ward (UFA) to create a pure checking line. Everything else is really sideways a la Noonis, unless you go whole hog and bet the farm on a star – which a) is risky b) is somewhat stupid from a long term team perspective and c) what farm?
I have to look into Winnik a little more as Im not too familiar with him.
by Sean Zandberg on Mar 3, 2009 7:57 AM PST up reply actions
Yeah no chance in hell Calgary trades with us (in fact I can’t name one trade between the two teams in a really long time).
No on Roberts. Who cares if he’s Sundin’s buddy? I’ll cite you Recchi cause I know your man crush. You and the old guys :)
I’m surprised you didn’t add Stajan. And add Laperriere to your list of no thank yous.
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It’s kind of hit an miss with Stajan for me. I thought my top 4 had more grit.
by Sean Zandberg on Mar 3, 2009 7:56 AM PST up reply actions
Stajan
would be a good player to step in as 3rd line center now that Kesler’s up on the 2nd line, where he’s working extremely well.
I wouldn’t be overly confident with the way the Canucks defense is right now. At the same time, I can’t see much out there that would be an upgrade that wouldn’t cost more than I can see Gillis spending. Standing pat might just be the way to go.
Unless you wanna send Schneider to Toronto for Kubina.
by Karina on Mar 3, 2009 8:39 AM PST up reply actions
Unless you wanna send Schneider to Toronto for Kubina
Hey why not Hodgson too? Seems fair :)
Unless Gillis is aiming for a homerun the likes of Bouwmeester, I think they’ll leave their defense alone. They’re a solid unit and Ossi helps shore that up for the home stretch.
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by Yankee Canuck on Mar 3, 2009 8:48 AM PST up reply actions
I think you have to ask yourself: “Is Kyle Wellwood going to be our 3rd center for the rest of the year?” Are you ok with that? As much as I love the Woodster, I think a bigger center that doesn’t get pushed around is the answer.
Either Pudge contributes or he should be sent to Manitoba/back on waivers for the second time this year. But no team is hoisting the Cup with Pudge not doing jack with his ice time or the PP.
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by Yankee Canuck on Mar 3, 2009 9:07 AM PST up reply actions
If I may speak for the good people of Tampa Bay…na fuck it.
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by Yankee Canuck on Mar 3, 2009 11:42 AM PST up reply actions
You see the part where Roberts’ brother told him, not TB? Oy…I feel bad for Krajicek at this rate.
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by Yankee Canuck on Mar 3, 2009 1:41 PM PST up reply actions
Moore and Antropov scratched from tonight per TSN
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Yeah, I saw that. I wish Bertuzzi didn’t deck Stevie Boy right now. At the time I almost liked it. I pity the fools that take Antropov. Please let it not be us…PLEASE!
Seconded
I can’t see him coming here. Moore I wouldn’t mind so much.
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by Yankee Canuck on Mar 3, 2009 1:53 PM PST up reply actions
My lower intestine > Wellwood
…at least one of them gets the job done…
(thank you! i’ll be here all night)
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by Yankee Canuck on Mar 3, 2009 2:35 PM PST up reply actions
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