Official: Vancouver Canucks W00T

[Aquaman]

Originally posted by: LAUST

Originally posted by: Aquaman

Originally posted by: LAUST

Originally posted by: DarkMajiq
Sorry guys, as much as the Canucks have improved this year, and proved they're a top NHL team, they're faltering, and Colorado is charging, the division title will go back to Denver.

I hope so, we need to set that record, 9 in a row, we deserve it! Then the Nucks can own all they want

We must win......... by 1 point It's going to be tough........... even when we are on that 15 game undefeated streak Colorado was catching up.

Hey, How is Foresburg? I hear he was having some problems with his back?

Cheers,
Aquaman

Not sure about his back (man he better not be hurt again) but he got slammed in the nutz the other day

The only reason I asked was because my hockey pool listed him as having a back injury but it must not be too serious since he played tonight.

Cheers,
Aquaman

 

[silverpig]

w00t!!!!

Lookie at what I found

 

[saltedeggman]

33 pages..........
and going

 

[Aquaman]

Originally posted by: silverpig
w00t!!!!

Lookie at what I found

Very cool

We need a bigger vid cap though

Cheers,
Aquaman

 

[Aquaman]

Burke values Canucks' prospects

Canadian Press
3/10/2003

VANCOUVER (CP) - Brian Burke says he isn't going to fall into the trap of poisoning the Vancouver Canucks' future by making a bad deal before Tuesday's NHL trading deadline.

The outspoken Vancouver Canuck general manager said some teams deal away young talent or draft picks for a short run in the playoffs.

``I'm not going to start trading away young players or high picks without a reasonable expectation that we'll get a return on it,'' Burke told reporters at G.M. Place.

``Some of these teams are walking a fine line between winning today and poisoning the well for the franchise for the next five or six years. I'm not going to do that. I like our team. That being said, if we can add to it sensibly, we are going to do that.''

The Canucks, operating on a budget of around $30 million US, have a 39-18-11-1 record and sit second in the Western Conference. Unlike teams like Detroit, Dallas, Toronto and Philadelphia, Burke can't open his wallet to pad his payroll with high-priced mercenaries in a last-ditch attempt to win a Stanley Cup.

He hopes a new collective bargaining agreement puts some sanity back in a league that has seen rich teams act like robber barons while small-market Canadian clubs serve the role of sharecroppers, growing talent that is plucked away by the wealthy clubs.

``In 2004 I think we are all expecting to see a different system,'' said Burke, who in five seasons has put some polish back on a tarnished franchise.

``I can't wait to find out if some of these guys (GMs) can operate in a system where you can't just go out and spend what you want to spend. There's a notion that this is a game of chequing account balance instead of talent evaluation. I can't wait for that day where it comes down to who can do their job.''

Burke favours moving the trade deadline to early February. This might stop teams renting players by trading for high-price free agents late in the season.

The Canuck players had Monday off after returning from a five-game road trip where the team went 1-1-2-1. They made the trip without starting goaltender Dan Cloutier (knee), forward Artem Chubarov (abdominal strain) and defenceman Mattias Ohlund (knee surgery).

Cloutier has returned to skating but hasn't practised with the team yet.

``It hasn't gotten worse so that's a good sign,'' said Cloutier.

``Time wise, I'm not sure how long it's going to take but it's getting a lot closer.''

With the Canucks running like a sports car, Burke doesn't want to tinker too much under the hood in preparation for the playoff race.

He would like to add a big forward with toughness and scoring ability and maybe some more depth on defence.

What he has to offer in return is draft picks, speedy forward Trevor Letowski and hardnosed Jarkko Ruutu.

Burke said the phone has been ringing with offers.

```I haven't seen a price tag I like yet,'' he said.

``I believe if we can add to the team we're going to do that. We're not going to change the blueprint which is keeping our young assets together and building for the future.''

As the trading deadline near, a feeding frenzy can occur, said Burke.

Some clubs will make a deal to keep a player from going to another team. Others will make a trade to sell tickets.

``You've got a whole bunch of teams adding players and salaries and giving up assets,'' he said.

``One team gets the Cup. That's why the math stinks at the trading deadline. That's why you see some horrible deals at the trading deadline.''

Cheers,
Aquaman

 

[SSP]

What he has to offer in return is draft picks, speedy forward Trevor Letowski and hardnosed Jarkko Ruutu.

Haha, that funny how he blast teams for selling their future while hes offering the same deal.

Anyway, he does have a point about the current trade dead line. I think if we limit how many players a team can trade, that should clear it out. Or implement a system where the closer you get to the deadline, the less players you can trade... something to end the madness.

 

[Aquaman]

Did you hear about Amonte going to the Flyers? It's on TSN website.

There is also some speculation that Gilmour is going to Dallas.

Cheers,
Aquaman

 

[SSP]

Originally posted by: Aquaman
Did you hear about Amonte going to the Flyers? It's on TSN website.

There is also some speculation that Gilmour is going to Dallas.

Cheers,
Aquaman

Christ man, flyers are going nuts. Check out the trade history and they have like the highest trades this season. Yeah, I've heard about Gilmour going to Dallas. It was originally Toronto or Dallas, now TSN changed to most likely Dallas. It would have been nice to see him wearing blue and white once again, but what I'm really concerned about is getting another good defenseman first. We needed a good D from the beginning and Quinn being the hard ass he is, never even though about getting rid of Lumme and co. I hate that bastard. I think it finally chimed in to him when we gave up that 2 goal lead (not just to the Canucks )

I dont think teams like the nucks, sens, dallas should be tinkering with the lineup cause they have an awesome team already.

 

[Aquaman]

I think we need another good scoring forward (maybe a scoring centre) and a dedpth defensemen for the playoffs......... but then again who doesn't.

Cheers,
Aquaman

 

[SSP]

Originally posted by: Aquaman
I think we need another good scoring forward (maybe a scoring centre) and a dedpth defensemen for the playoffs......... but then again who doesn't.

Cheers,
Aquaman

Can't argue with that.

Man, I can't wait for the playoffs.... then we'll have our own thread to crap around in.

 

[Aquaman]

We should make a NHL Playoff thread for all hockey fans .......... then let the trash talk begin

Cheers,
Aquaman

 

[SSP]

Originally posted by: Aquaman
We should make a NHL Playoff thread for all hockey fans .......... then let the trash talk begin

Cheers,
Aquaman

I'm up for that!

 

[jurzdevil]

LETS GO DEVILS!!!!

 

[Aquaman]

Originally posted by: jurzdevil
LETS GO DEVILS!!!!

Not yet......... the playoffs aren't on yet

 

[jurzdevil]

Originally posted by: Aquaman

Originally posted by: jurzdevil
LETS GO DEVILS!!!!

Not yet......... the playoffs aren't on yet

hahaha

trash talking can never start early enough!!!

 

[SSP]

Originally posted by: Aquaman

Originally posted by: jurzdevil
LETS GO DEVILS!!!!

Not yet......... the playoffs aren't on yet

What do you expect from a devils fan.

 

[Aquaman]

Originally posted by: jurzdevil

Originally posted by: Aquaman

Originally posted by: jurzdevil
LETS GO DEVILS!!!!

Not yet......... the playoffs aren't on yet

hahaha

trash talking can never start early enough!!!

Well.......... I guess being from NJ you should know about trash

Ha Ha Ha

Cheers,
Aquaman

 

[SSP]

Originally posted by: Aquaman

Originally posted by: jurzdevil

Originally posted by: Aquaman

Originally posted by: jurzdevil
LETS GO DEVILS!!!!

Not yet......... the playoffs aren't on yet

hahaha

trash talking can never start early enough!!!

Well.......... I guess being from NJ you should know about trash

Ha Ha Ha

Cheers,
Aquaman

Buahahaha! owned.

 

[jurzdevil]

Originally posted by: Aquaman

Originally posted by: jurzdevil

Originally posted by: Aquaman

Originally posted by: jurzdevil
LETS GO DEVILS!!!!

Not yet......... the playoffs aren't on yet

hahaha

trash talking can never start early enough!!!

Well.......... I guess being from NJ you should know about trash

Ha Ha Ha

Cheers,
Aquaman

hahaha

your day will come...mark my words!!!

 

[sandorski]

Originally posted by: Aquaman
I think we need another good scoring forward (maybe a scoring centre) and a dedpth defensemen for the playoffs......... but then again who doesn't.

Cheers,
Aquaman

[Church Lady]The name that's being bantied about is, hmmm, SATAN![/Church Lady] That's what my bro is telling me, Satan to Canucks. Kinda doubt it, but it would be a sweet addition.

 

[Aquaman]

Originally posted by: sandorski

Originally posted by: Aquaman
I think we need another good scoring forward (maybe a scoring centre) and a dedpth defensemen for the playoffs......... but then again who doesn't.

Cheers,
Aquaman

[Church Lady]The name that's being bantied about is, hmmm, SATAN![/Church Lady] That's what my bro is telling me, Satan to Canucks. Kinda doubt it, but it would be a sweet addition.

I think they would want too much for him because he is the number 1 guy there. I'd love if that happend though.

Cheers,
Aquaman

 

[Aquaman]

I don't think the Canucks did anything on trade day. Very interesting. I hope we are ok for the playoffs depthwise.

Cheers,
Aquaman

 

[Loggerman]

Originally posted by: Aquaman
I don't think the Canucks did anything on trade day. Very interesting. I hope we are ok for the playoffs depthwise.

Cheers,
Aquaman

I think Ouland maybe ready quicker than Burke is letting on.Or they should've grabbed another D'man. Either that or they were out bid for whom ever they wanted.
I BELIEVE we have the team.They just need to refocus and get thier game face on.

 

[Aquaman]

We got Brad May for a 3rd rounder.

Cheers,
Aquaman

 

[sandorski]

Originally posted by: Aquaman
I don't think the Canucks did anything on trade day. Very interesting. I hope we are ok for the playoffs depthwise.

Cheers,
Aquaman

They picked up Brad May for a 3rd round draft pick. Not a big move.