Agreed. That's the main reason why I was advocating for him to be traded last summer. He's a great player but always seems to break down leading up to the playoffs. Then we get a hobbling Rambo full of praise for his sacrifice but producing little on that stat sheet.
- AlexF

A knee on knee injury is hardly a "break down".

I bet the twins would retire before agreeing to a trade.
- docmorgan

Really I can see them strutting down the streets of Broadway in their Elvis jump suits to the sounds of Stayin Alive

From Jason Botchford:

According to Friedman, Colorado is on Kesler’s list. This is a bit of a game changer.

For starters, Kesler’s agent Kurt Overhardt lives in Denver, and that can’t hurt.

Luongo’s agent Pat Brisson strongly suggested he put together the Canucks-Panthers deal in two days, something Gillis and co. couldn’t do in two years.

Maybe Overhardt can go to work in Denver.

The Avs, obviously, have Ryan O’Reilly, who sets the Canucks hearts aflutter on the regular.

And yes, I know the Avs/Roy love ROR.

But ROR is due a $6.5 million qualifying offer in the summer, and he seems to love his money.
- fiveandagame

Lefty's pants just got tighter.

Lefty's pants just got tighter.
- Nucker101

Tell him to stay off the burgers and beer.

6 th
- VANTEL

Hopefully

Really I can see them strutting down the streets of Broadway in their Elvis jump suits to the sounds of Stayin Alive
- VANTEL

Yeh that sounds like them for sure - they love the spotlight

From Jason Botchford:

According to Friedman, Colorado is on Kesler’s list. This is a bit of a game changer.

For starters, Kesler’s agent Kurt Overhardt lives in Denver, and that can’t hurt.

Luongo’s agent Pat Brisson strongly suggested he put together the Canucks-Panthers deal in two days, something Gillis and co. couldn’t do in two years.

Maybe Overhardt can go to work in Denver.

The Avs, obviously, have Ryan O’Reilly, who sets the Canucks hearts aflutter on the regular.

And yes, I know the Avs/Roy love ROR.

But ROR is due a $6.5 million qualifying offer in the summer, and he seems to love his money.
- fiveandagame

Kinda bugs me that he hasn't gotten a penalty this year, but love to have him on the Canucks. They could sign him to long term deal to avoid the QO.

Kinda bugs me that he hasn't gotten a penalty this year, but love to have him on the Canucks. They could sign him to long term deal to avoid the QO.
- LeftCoaster

Doesn't his brother play for the comets?

Tell him to stay off the burgers and beer.
- VANTEL

Never!

Doesn't his brother play for the comets?
- 89_hockey

Don't know?

Kinda bugs me that he hasn't gotten a penalty this year, but love to have him on the Canucks. They could sign him to long term deal to avoid the QO.
- LeftCoaster

He fits Gillis's "Top 6 center between the age of 20-25."

Good on burrows!
- Yeti1181

Yeah - you gotta feel good for a guy like …..

ah, who the (frank) am I kidding?

Don't know?
- LeftCoaster

When in doubt check wikipedia

Cal O'Reilly (born September 30, 1986) is a professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for the Utica Comets of the American Hockey League (AHL). Cal's younger brother Ryan plays with the Colorado Avalanche.

I can't help but feel sorry that we got Aquaman as an owner instead of Tom Galardi. I won't imagine that GMMG is going anywhere, and I think Torts is stuck in Vancouver for at least another year. I wish my job came with a guaranteed contract. Aquaman is too cheap, and GMMG is too arrogant to admit a mistake.

I bet the twins are traded at the draft, for a first rounder and a roster player. A deal similar to the Schneider one in terms of tastes in the mouth. Toronto perhaps?
The old Sundin in reverse - then our decent into mediocrity would be complete and we will be the next Nashville or Columbus for years to come.
- TJTD

Thank you, but no thank you.

A knee on knee injury is hardly a "break down".
- docmorgan

You're right. My bad. He must just have really bad luck at exactly the same time of every year.

You're right. My bad. He must just have really bad luck at exactly the same time of every year.
- AlexF

No you're right - he is obviously broken down and left that knee hanging out because he is tired.

When in doubt check wikipedia
- 89_hockey

I didn't know that.

No you're right - he is obviously broken down and left that knee hanging out because he is tired.
- docmorgan

He plays reckless and injuries frequently happen to those that are reckless.

He plays reckless and injuries frequently happen to those that are reckless.
- AlexF

He's not reckless.that would imply the guy doesn't play smart.he plays hard and goes all out. Getting injured playing hard is one thing, getting h hurt playing reckless is something else.

Thank you, but no thank you.
- Atomic Wedgie

That's why you'll never be a GM. Daniel has lost his way, but Henrik is still one of the best passers in the league.

He's not reckless.that would imply the guy doesn't play smart.he plays hard and goes all out. Getting injured playing hard is one thing, getting h hurt playing reckless is something else.
- kaptaan

Playing hard, getting injured every year around the same time, and hobbling into the playoffs when your team needs you most is reckless. I know throwing your body around playing at 100% looks very noble but over the course of an 82 game season it isn't a smart application of your efforts.

That's why you'll never be a GM. Daniel has lost his way, but Henrik is still one of the best passers in the league.
- kaptaan

Fine we will tale Henrik then.

Playing hard, getting injured every year around the same time, and hobbling into the playoffs when your team needs you most is reckless. I know throwing your body around playing at 100% looks very noble but over the course of an 82 game season it isn't a smart application of your efforts.
- AlexF

More like bad coaching - too many minutes. Bad GM'ing - no supporting players to take minutes away from Kes.

More like bad coaching - too many minutes. Bad GM'ing - no supporting players to take minutes away from Kes.
- docmorgan

This season maybe. Under AV he was safely playing under 20 TOI/game which is normal for a top6er.

Fine we will tale Henrik then.
- Yeti1181

We only negotiate Leafs trades with Prock.