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Load Management
Season Ticket Holder
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Billings Spit, BC
Joined: 09.22.2019

Jul 29 @ 10:46 PM ET
I think of it as “the Edler”, but Myers has really perfected it.
- 1970vintage


I liked Edler. I like Myers. He frustrates the hell out of me sometimes, but hey, every D man I've ever watched or played with has.
DraftandDestroy
Arizona Coyotes
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Joined: 11.15.2016

Jul 29 @ 10:48 PM ET
What I’m saying is I agree, Hughes will bridge for 3 years at $6 or whatever, but Barry will be looking forward a number on the following 8 year deal that will average out with the current deal in the $9 range…
- 1970vintage

If and or when Hughes & Pettersson sign, it’ll be close to training camp imo. They’ve got leverage, Pettersson more so than Hughes.
Nighthawk
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Canuckville, BC
Joined: 01.09.2015

Jul 29 @ 10:49 PM ET
Coming is a brand new season without the crap hurdles last one had. Lots of roster change at start like everybody else tied for 1st.
Nighthawk
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Canuckville, BC
Joined: 01.09.2015

Jul 29 @ 10:51 PM ET
If and or when Hughes & Pettersson sign, it’ll be close to training camp imo. They’ve got leverage, Pettersson more so than Hughes.
- DraftandDestroy

Petey & Hughes been treated very well. That counts for something. Hughes got to burn an ELC year playing a minimal amount his 1st year.
DraftandDestroy
Arizona Coyotes
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Joined: 11.15.2016

Jul 29 @ 10:53 PM ET
Petey & Hughes been treated very well. That counts for something. Hughes got to burn an ELC year playing a minimal amount his 1st year.
- Nighthawk

Agents don’t care about that, careers are short, they’ll try and maximize salary knowing the Canucks are a bottom 10’ish team without EP40 and Hughes.
1970vintage
Seattle Kraken
Location: BC
Joined: 11.11.2010

Jul 29 @ 10:54 PM ET
Coming is a brand new season without the crap hurdles last one had. Lots of roster change at start like everybody else tied for 1st.
- Nighthawk


Those cap hurdles were created in house (and exasperated), and could have been overcome, but no budget. Thankfully the purse has been opened this year again. Still some challenges for the next couple years but I’m a much better position now for sure.
1970vintage
Seattle Kraken
Location: BC
Joined: 11.11.2010

Jul 29 @ 10:55 PM ET
I liked Edler. I like Myers. He frustrates the hell out of me sometimes, but hey, every D man I've ever watched or played with has.
- Load Management


I liked Edler too, and while I’ve never really liked Myers, I can admit that it’s the contract that I really don’t like.
LordHumungous
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Greetings from the Humungous. Ayatollah of rock and rolla!
Joined: 08.15.2014

Jul 29 @ 10:55 PM ET
Here you go Lordy, you can have fun AND get vaccinated at the same time:

https://thebeat.fraserhea...h-the-vax-for-bc-campaign

You can meet your favourite BC Lion in the process. Unfortunately, I couldn’t name a single player on the BC Lions so not sure who my favourite would be. Does Swervin’ Mervyn still play for them?

- bloatedmosquito



I don't follow the Lions or the CFL anymore is there a Seahawks gal I can check out??
1970vintage
Seattle Kraken
Location: BC
Joined: 11.11.2010

Jul 29 @ 10:56 PM ET
If and or when Hughes & Pettersson sign, it’ll be close to training camp imo. They’ve got leverage, Pettersson more so than Hughes.
- DraftandDestroy


Disagree. It will happen soon. Benning is on a roll.
DraftandDestroy
Arizona Coyotes
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Joined: 11.15.2016

Jul 29 @ 10:57 PM ET
Disagree. It will happen soon. Benning is on a roll.
- 1970vintage

Offersheet?
LordHumungous
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Greetings from the Humungous. Ayatollah of rock and rolla!
Joined: 08.15.2014

Jul 29 @ 10:58 PM ET
Green is not going to move Pearson off of Bo's line. He doesnt care if Garland is considered top 6 that's for sure.
- boonerbuck

lol that's probably true.Green outright refused to try TT with Pearson
Benny Blanco
Montreal Canadiens
Location: Islip, Long Island, NY
Joined: 07.25.2020

Jul 29 @ 10:58 PM ET
See, Men’s volleyball needs the same uniform standards as men’s track. You can tell who’s packing heat.
- 1970vintage

VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Jul 29 @ 11:01 PM ET
Those cap hurdles were created in house (and exasperated), and could have been overcome, but no budget. Thankfully the purse has been opened this year again. Still some challenges for the next couple years but I’m a much better position now for sure.
- 1970vintage


If Everyone takes the share they are worth then there is no hurdles. This is not a Benning situation . The great Joe Sakik lost his starting goalie because the Asks were ridiculous. Carolina let Hamilton walk because he wanted to get overpaid.

Seth Jones and Werenski are not 9 mil players but you find dumb ass GMs that shoot themselves in the foot by overpaying and raising the bar.
Jkuzzi
Joined: 12.14.2016

Jul 29 @ 11:02 PM ET
Werenski 9.5 x 6 What in the actual frick!
A_SteamingLombardi
Location: Systemic failure / Slurptastic
Joined: 10.12.2008

Jul 29 @ 11:03 PM ET
Petey & Hughes been treated very well. That counts for something. Hughes got to burn an ELC year playing a minimal amount his 1st year.
- Nighthawk

They did the same for Tryamkin and he said "I want to go home I miss my mommy"
Codes1087
Vancouver Canucks
Joined: 09.24.2014

Jul 29 @ 11:05 PM ET
Armstrong paid sammy Blais and a 3rd for Buchnevich, then just dealt reaves for a third to NYR. So essentially blais and reaves for buchnevich. That's a huge win
Nighthawk
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Canuckville, BC
Joined: 01.09.2015

Jul 29 @ 11:05 PM ET
Those cap hurdles were created in house (and exasperated), and could have been overcome, but no budget. Thankfully the purse has been opened this year again. Still some challenges for the next couple years but I’m a much better position now for sure.
- 1970vintage

My post had noting to do with the cap. It was about a very difficult & strange set of circumstances.
bloatedmosquito
Vancouver Canucks
Location: I’m a dose of reality in this cesspool of glee
Joined: 10.22.2011

Jul 29 @ 11:07 PM ET
IF followed by a negative outlook is BS. Why not let it play out?
- Nighthawk


I think that’s the same attitude as the whiners. Why all the positivity when the track record is so spotty? Why not wait before getting too excited and let it play out.

I get it that the complaining gets loud sometimes. But I think it’s justified in most cases. I’m only talking about in here of course.
Nighthawk
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Canuckville, BC
Joined: 01.09.2015

Jul 29 @ 11:09 PM ET
Agents don’t care about that, careers are short, they’ll try and maximize salary knowing the Canucks are a bottom 10’ish team without EP40 and Hughes.
- DraftandDestroy

The players decide in the end what they like & what they’ll sign for. Agents in it only to max out their cut unless they are smart & roll a bit with the GM. It’s in the best interest everyone to be amiable. Want to win a player knows it takes more than being greedy. If they are greedy so be it. Hello Leafs lol
bloatedmosquito
Vancouver Canucks
Location: I’m a dose of reality in this cesspool of glee
Joined: 10.22.2011

Jul 29 @ 11:09 PM ET
Offersheet?
- DraftandDestroy


You know, that would be an interesting situation to watch unfold if it was to happen.
Nighthawk
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Canuckville, BC
Joined: 01.09.2015

Jul 29 @ 11:10 PM ET
I liked Edler. I like Myers. He frustrates the hell out of me sometimes, but hey, every D man I've ever watched or played with has.
- Load Management

I like Myers. I was frustrated at high sticking calls when he didn’t adapt.
Nighthawk
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Canuckville, BC
Joined: 01.09.2015

Jul 29 @ 11:10 PM ET
I liked Edler too, and while I’ve never really liked Myers, I can admit that it’s the contract that I really don’t like.
- 1970vintage

That 6m stigma yup lol
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Jul 29 @ 11:12 PM ET
I like Myers. I was frustrated at high sticking calls when he didn’t adapt.
- Nighthawk


I very rarely get mad when a player high sticks. I am a fan of making the other team pay the price.
LordHumungous
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Greetings from the Humungous. Ayatollah of rock and rolla!
Joined: 08.15.2014

Jul 29 @ 11:12 PM ET
If and or when Hughes & Pettersson sign, it’ll be close to training camp imo. They’ve got leverage, Pettersson more so than Hughes.
- DraftandDestroy

Hughes has leverage...believe it.
Nighthawk
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Canuckville, BC
Joined: 01.09.2015

Jul 29 @ 11:13 PM ET
They did the same for Tryamkin and he said "I want to go home I miss my mommy"
- A_SteamingLombardi

Don’t miss him. He hadn’t given it much of chance & he had WD coaching. Sayonara we move on.
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