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NHL Off-Season 2013 |OT| Celebrate Good Times Come On
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I was thinking the same thing. My money's on Kesler leaving the team much like Bure did.
Torts will go when the Canucks window closes with Gillis most likely gone too. I think the Sedins and Kesler will be fine under Torts. A guy like Kassian could become his whipping boy and I'm sure Torts won't want that two goalie circus heading into the season.
Yep. Bieksa and Torts will clash for sure.
:lol
Really? Pretty interesting then. I didn't know that.
Henrik and Daniel won't change much just based on their coach. The Sedins train harder than anyone else in the offseason. They do want to prove everyone wrong. But the fact is that they're getting older and their style just isn't suited well enough to playoff hockey. The open space that they relish so much gets shrunk down even more and they can't move the puck like they need to. It's more about speed and being able to push players around in the front of the net. Unfortunately they don't have either and it's not for lack of motivation.
It'll be more interesting to see how other players respond to Tortorella and how involved the defense is (offensively) under the new regime.
I'm not optimistic. Maybe it'll work. But if it isn't working after the first season then I can guarantee it won't work for the second/third/fourth.
It'll be more interesting to see how other players respond to Tortorella and how involved the defense is (offensively) under the new regime.
I'm not optimistic. Maybe it'll work. But if it isn't working after the first season then I can guarantee it won't work for the second/third/fourth.
During the conference a few days after the sweep. He wanted to reassure people that it would be handled during the offseason, I think.
Karma.
In times like these we can't be contradicting one another, bish
(I happen to believe him this time)
That's what happens when you talk trash about sweet ol' Corey Perry!!!
Side Note: Did you ever make that thread about the marketing group that joined gaf? When I heard you announce it I thought to myself "oh, Bish. you just gave yourself more work..." haha
I was wondering who was going to be the Vancouver equivalent.
There is no chance in HELL that Tortorella will tone down his act for the Vancouver media. That first 2-game losing streak will kick in, Tony Gallagher will lob some snark over the fence during the post-game presser and that will be that. Do you think our sports media will be able to resist baiting this guy day in and day out? He'll look back on his days fighting Larry Brooks with all the fondness of that guy in Springsteen's "Glory Days".
The Province and Vancouver Sun websites can replace their coach_img.jpg with
and call it a day.
The Province and Vancouver Sun websites can replace their coach_img.jpg with
and call it a day.
Lone_Prodigy
Member
Tortorella's reputation could deflect attention/criticism away from the players. Let's face it, the Canucks are not exactly full of Lady Byng candidates.
Coldnoodle
Member
Just got back from watching This Is The End. Holy fuck it was hilarious.
Also:
Thugs.
There is no chance in HELL that Tortorella will tone down his act for the Vancouver media. That first 2-game losing streak will kick in, Tony Gallagher will lob some snark over the fence during the post-game presser and that will be that. Do you think our sports media will be able to resist baiting this guy day in and day out? He'll look back on his days fighting Larry Brooks with all the fondness of that guy in Springsteen's "Glory Days".
The Province and Vancouver Sun websites can replace their coach_img.jpg with
and call it a day.
Personally, from an outside perspective obviously, I think this will be good for the team. The Sedins need to toughen up and while that's not their style of play, I think Torts will grind it into them. They get too fancy at times and I don't know if they would get called out on it but you can bet Torts will say something about it.
Once again, I'd like to point out that I called it as soon as the Rags got eliminated
Foreign Jackass
Member
I think Tortorella's the best thing that could happen to this Canucks team. I think they're gonna get far in the playoffs next year.
Just got back from watching This Is The End. Holy fuck it was hilarious.
Also:
Holy shit, :lol. Belongs in every OP.
Crazymoogle
Member
I'm more embarassed by the press covering the Canucks than any particular coach we end up with. May as well read HFboards before the papers
Just got back from watching This Is The End. Holy fuck it was hilarious.
Also:
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Straight Thuggin to the basement!
AmazingJust got back from watching This Is The End. Holy fuck it was hilarious.
Also:
There is no chance in HELL that Tortorella will tone down his act for the Vancouver media. That first 2-game losing streak will kick in, Tony Gallagher will lob some snark over the fence during the post-game presser and that will be that. Do you think our sports media will be able to resist baiting this guy day in and day out? He'll look back on his days fighting Larry Brooks with all the fondness of that guy in Springsteen's "Glory Days".
The Province and Vancouver Sun websites can replace their coach_img.jpg with
and call it a day.
I think you're right. This could be a huge gong show.
Lone_Prodigy
Member
Once again, I'd like to point out that I called it as soon as the Rags got eliminated
My friend called it as soon as AV got fired (May 22).
Rangers were eliminated May 25.
My friend called it as soon as AV got fired (May 22).
Rangers were eliminated May 25.
Dammit...
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
I've never seen him take the blame for anything.
How do the Sedins react when they're called out?
Just got back from watching This Is The End. Holy fuck it was hilarious.
Also:
:lol :lol :lol :lol
Connery Habs Bond is a fucking PIMP
Didn't say he would. But that he'd be a distraction.
They own up to it. We'll see how they react if Torts does it, since he's a bit less elegant.
Lundqvist didn't have any issues with him. He did an interview last week saying that all the reports that he had anything to do with Torts getting fired were wrong and that he had a great relationship with him and loved the way Torts challenged him. For that matter, the stories about the players going to Sather and asking him to fire Torts were all wrong, too. Sather said that he never talked to any of the players and just had a "gut feeling" that the players needed a change (which is probably true, if nothing else the guys were getting way too banged up in Torts' system). Of course, that could all just be lip service, but the fact is that, other than Avery and to a lesser extent Gaborik, I can't recall ever hearing any of the Rangers complain about Tortorella, at least not recently anyway.
There are definitely some players who are completely and totally incompatible with Tortorella and his style, but the whole "players hate him and tune him out, and he can't coach in the modern NHL!" thing is mostly the result of media guys projecting their own opinions onto the players.
As long as they get everything else they need to deal with in the offseason sorted out, I think the Canucks will be fine under Tortorella. A little ass kicking is good for you every now and then. This is hockey, after all.
Dubbedinenglish
Banned
Where is the "can't afford?" Bonus amounts were negotiated. That is normal.
Maybe because Gudbranson skill set is unique in our pool. He projects as a huge, physical, minute eating d-man. Besides Petrovic (less physical more PMD) we have no one with his tools.
It would be a tough choice to move if that were the offer outright.
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It's okay, you still have the rest of the costume.
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Freyjadour
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Dubbedinenglish
Banned
If that is the case, yeah I would. Not without reservations about the toughness of the D-corps though.
:lol right like your team doesnt have a internal cap to hold, face it the team couldn't afford the few million. And on top of that if he's as valuable of Seth Jones he should get all the bonuses going his way.
You might, but none of the other 29 GMs would.
Dubbedinenglish
Banned
Um the same team that went out and spent a whole fuckton in FA that year? We brought in Campbell 7m, Upshall 3m, Jovo 4.25, Flash 4.5. Not to mention Hubby and Shore made a lot in bonuses this year too. It was a negotiation on bonuses, again nothing out of the ordinary.