Others used Sven & Connolly as a comparison.
I don't see it as even close or would even go there.

Did i say that?
- Nighthawk

You said Connolly was a plug ...they are very similar players so I just assumed

Are you backing off your July 5th deadline to be impressed?
- A_SteamingLombardi

Maybe

Ummm 6m is a bargain for hall
- Redmile247

Yup, Hall is #5 LW in the league and OV was #4 and he's getting 9.5

Others used Sven & Connolly as a comparison.
I don't see it as even close or would even go there.
- Nighthawk

He is a year younger than Sven and just had a very similar season ...you think Sven is a plug ?
- Redmile247

Sven was in his first full season and scored 15 goals in 69 games while Connolly scored 9 in 71. Connolly has played 3 seasons. If Baertschi scores 9 goals this year then yes, I'd call him a plug.

That being said, I can't comment on whether I'd want the Canucks to pursue him as I didn't watch any Bruins games this year.

Benning inquired into resigning Cracknell.
- SRam19

SO? Probably for Utica, he would be a nice depth signing for the farm.

Others used Sven & Connolly as a comparison.
I don't see it as even close or would even go there.
- Nighthawk

Why is it not even close ? Cuz he's a Canuck ?

You said Connolly was a plug ...they are very similar players so I just assumed
- Redmile247

I hearya but IMO not what the Canucks need a this juncture is all

You said Connolly was a plug ...they are very similar players so I just assumed
- Redmile247

Please explain how they are similar?

Yup, Hall is #5 LW in the league and OV was #4 and he's getting 9.5
- A_SteamingLombardi

OV vs Hall...

Easy choice there 😂😂

Yup, Hall is #5 LW in the league and OV was #4 and he's getting 9.5
- A_SteamingLombardi

Hall makes what Ryan Miller makes ...he's a steal at 6m ...what a trade by shero

SO? Probably for Utica, he would be a nice depth signing for the farm.
- CanuckDon

From what I know of him he is a great room guy and has made the most of his career. Most guys his age and skill set don't do so well and are not held in such high esteem. Very well respected player.

SO? Probably for Utica, he would be a nice depth signing for the farm.
- CanuckDon

I didnt mind him playing on the 4th line for us.

Hall makes what Ryan Miller makes ...he's a steal at 6m ...what a trade by shero
- Redmile247

This.

I didnt mind him playing on the 4th line for us.
- SRam19

We have too many 4th liners.

Why is it not even close ? Cuz he's a Canuck ?
- Redmile247

Have the Flames sign him.
I don't want him taking up a roster spot.
Rather give Etem 1 last chance.
Vey had his turn & turfed.
Thats life for RFA/UFA's players trying to fit in.

Yup, Hall is #5 LW in the league and OV was #4 and he's getting 9.5
- A_SteamingLombardi

wtf kinda stupid comparison is this, one wins the Maurice Richard every year and the other struggles to play 82 games.

Hall makes what Ryan Miller makes ...he's a steal at 6m ...what a trade by shero
- Redmile247

Yes a steal no argument here.
PC is a bonehead IMO

Have the Clames sign him.
I don't want him taking up a roster spot.
Rather give Etem 1 last chance.
Vey had his turn & turfed.
Thats life for RFA/UFA's players trying to fit in.
- Nighthawk

I think I would take Connelly over Etem. Personal bias though as I watched him on the Cougars. I know his work ethic. Etem needs to get consistent.

Sven was in his first full season and scored 15 goals in 69 games while Connolly scored 9 in 71. Connolly has played 3 seasons. If Baertschi scores 9 goals this year then yes, I'd call him a plug.

That being said, I can't comment on whether I'd want the Canucks to pursue him as I didn't watch any Bruins games this year.
- CanuckDon

Sven played on a lotto team which was going in a younger direction and was given every opportunity to succeed in Van

Connolly played on a very good Tampa team which was trying to win and then a Boston team which was pushing for the playoffs

If you swap them do you think Sven breaks out in Tampa or Boston ?

I'm not saying Connolly is better and I think Sven is more skilled but they are more similar than you think

Either way I was just making a point that the poster can't call one a plug when he isn't far behind Sven who is loved here

From what I know of him he is a great room guy and has made the most of his career. Most guys his age and skill set don't do so well and are not held in such high esteem. Very well respected player.
- thundachunk

He has bounced around for a reason though....
U make it or u don't.
He is in the same boat as many others.
Stars get term & $'s & draft/prospect a shot to impress.
Teams move around assets all the time finding fits.

I hearya but IMO not what the Canucks need a this juncture is all
- Nighthawk

I do agree ...they have enough projects that now it's time to pay a top 6 UFA or give homegrown prospects a shot

I think I would take Connelly over Etem. Personal bias though as I watched him on the Cougars. I know his work ethic. Etem needs to get consistent.
- thundachunk

Connolly had his chances IMO.
As for Etem its show me or bye bye

Sven played on a lotto team which was going in a younger direction and was given every opportunity to succeed in Van

Connolly played on a very good Tampa team which was trying to win and then a Boston team which was pushing for the playoffs

If you swap them do you think Sven breaks out in Tampa or Boston ?

I'm not saying Connolly is better and I think Sven is more skilled but they are more similar than you think

Either way I was just making a point that the poster can't call one a plug when he isn't far behind Sven who is loved here
- Redmile247

Sven is alot more skilled and still has a higher ceiling, Connolly can be a solid two-way/power forward .