Carol Schram: Vancouver Canucks: Odjick's Rally, Salary-Dump Trades, Ryan Miller in Town With the NHL free agent signing period two days away, the Vancouver Canucks have more opportunities to further shore up their lineup. Goaltender Ryan Miller arrived in Vancouver on Sunday, hours after Gino Odjick met with fans that rallied to support him outside Vancouver General Hospital.

That is so great to see Gino out there with the fans..Glad he was able to enjoy

Carol have you heard of any rumours floating around outside of twitter and HB?

If you are not in favour of signing Iggy which other top free agent forward are you looking at.

I like waiting for Krug from Boston he would be a nice option

I think they'll explore all options. Trade for a player on a team with cap problems, and spend the rest in FA. Whatever it takes to upgrade the lineup.

Carole, please don't be making baby jesus cry...

I will have six coronaries, three tumours, five tic infestations, a few pox-on-me's, and a massive codpiece malfunction, if Miller signs here.

NO NO NO MILLER

Can't we get an anti-Miller protest going?

P.S. nice to see Gino interact with the fans, I wish him the very best

Carole, please don't be making baby jesus cry...

I will have six coronaries, three tumours, five tic infestations, a few pox-on-me's, and a massive codpiece malfunction, if Miller signs here.

NO NO NO MILLER

Can't we get an anti-Miller protest going?

P.S. nice to see Gino interact with the fans, I wish him the very best
- Zogg

Just go with Lack or look for other back up like the guy from Boston?

Carole, please don't be making baby jesus cry...

I will have six coronaries, three tumours, five tic infestations, a few pox-on-me's, and a massive codpiece malfunction, if Miller signs here.

NO NO NO MILLER

Can't we get an anti-Miller protest going?

P.S. nice to see Gino interact with the fans, I wish him the very best
- Zogg

Probably just Linden/Benning doing their due diligence like they did with coaching hires. I think they will look into everyone they have even a mild interest in
Edit: That being said, I think it would be a bad idea to sign him unless it was at one year

Probably just Linden/Benning doing their due diligence like they did with coaching hires. I think they will look into everyone they have even a mild interest in
Edit: That being said, I think it would be a bad idea to sign him unless it was at one year
- bezz44

I think they already did their due diligence , and this is part two. It have a feeling come see the city for the weekend and Tueday we can sign

Signing Miller will make everything dark again.

Just go with Lack or look for other back up like the guy from Boston?
- vancouverdawg

Exactly - there are PLENTY of goalie possibilities, ones that can back up Lack but also get enough starts to take some of the load/pressure off him.

Just a few off the top of my head:

Thomas Greiss
Chad Johnson (although a lot of his success had to do with being on a great team)
Evgeni Nabakov (not really a fan but it seems he's still got some gas in the tank)
Ray Emery
Tim Thomas
JS Giguere
Jason Labarbara
Ilya Brzygalov

Signing Miller will make everything dark again.
- Marwood

Probably the best summation thus far

Test?

Probably just Linden/Benning doing their due diligence like they did with coaching hires. I think they will look into everyone they have even a mild interest in
Edit: That being said, I think it would be a bad idea to sign him unless it was at one year
- bezz44

This is true, I suppose they need to ensure no stone is left unturned. And as you point out, if the signing was for one year it might be a gamble worth taking. Frankly, though, I would rather go with Lack and find a quality back-up. It's not like there aren't any on the market.

Testicle?
- LeftCoaster

Carole, please don't be making baby jesus cry...

I will have six coronaries, three tumours, five tic infestations, a few pox-on-me's, and a massive codpiece malfunction, if Miller signs here.

NO NO NO MILLER

Can't we get an anti-Miller protest going?

P.S. nice to see Gino interact with the fans, I wish him the very best
- Zogg

I'll sign that. And no to Richards or any other buyout player for that matter.

Carole, please don't be making baby jesus cry...

I will have six coronaries, three tumours, five tic infestations, a few pox-on-me's, and a massive codpiece malfunction, if Miller signs here.

NO NO NO MILLER

Can't we get an anti-Miller protest going?

P.S. nice to see Gino interact with the fans, I wish him the very best
- Zogg

I'll add dozens more "NOs" to this. Stick with Lack. He was good until Torts overplayed him.

We aren't trading Myers and if you want him, you better come stronger then Tanev.

Exactly - there are PLENTY of goalie possibilities, ones that can back up Lack but also get enough starts to take some of the load/pressure off him.

Just a few off the top of my head:

Thomas Greiss
Chad Johnson (although a lot of his success had to do with being on a great team)
Evgeni Nabakov (not really a fan but it seems he's still got some gas in the tank)
Ray Emery
Tim Thomas
JS Giguere
Jason Labarbara
Ilya Brzygalov
- Zogg

This is just spitballing but there has been chatter from insiders for two months about Miller coming here.

The question is , is Benning bringing in Miller to be back up or starter. Things would have had to gone pretty South if they have convinced him to come here as a back up.

I think one of two things have happened. 1) Benning brought in Miller to be a mentor to Lack and relieve the pressure or 2) he has a trade and Lack is part of the deal.

I think Miller is here to bring stability and mentor

Vantel got the ban - so I was just testing to see if I got one too

I'll sign that. And no to Richards or any other buyout player for that matter.
- Canuckleafer

Agreed and Agreed - it would be completely counter-intuitive to the new philosophy of implementing a youth movement

Vantel got the ban - so I was just testing to see if I got one too
- LeftCoaster

He did?

Vantel got the ban - so I was just testing to see if I got one too
- LeftCoaster

Really? for what? good grief

I'll sign that. And no to Richards or any other buyout player for that matter.
- Canuckleafer

Be thankful it is not Broduer they are trying to sign like some other team in the same boat

Vantel got the ban - so I was just testing to see if I got one too
- LeftCoaster

How do you get banned around here?

I really don't like the idea of bringing in Miller, but, Lack needs a veteran guy like him to shoulder 30% of the load. If he comes in at a good price for no more than three years, I'm ok with that...although I won't like it.

We need a veteran goaltender though, Markstrom is not ready at all from what I've seen of him. Too many holes in his game for a big man.