Player Discussion Antoine Roussel

[DL44]

I really like this player.

Defensively a little better than I expected.... a perfect fit along side Sutter and Virtanen.
That line will be key to locking down the games win this year...

He just has to look at a player after a whistle and they want to punch him the face.

 

[Nomobo]

I really like this player.

Defensively a little better than I expected.... a perfect fit along side Sutter and Virtanen.
That line will be key to locking down the games win this year...

He just has to look at a player after a whistle and they want to punch him the face.

I agree. He brings a lot of what we’ve been missing since Dorsett got hurt.
I find it funny that he gets guys riled up just by looking at them, it’s great!

 

[VanJack]

Have to agree with other posters. I've liked Roussel so far. Better motor than I thought and a guy who's aggravating to play against. Looks like he can also play and up and down the lineup in a pinch. Doesn't really make up for signings like Gagner and Del Zotto, but maybe Jimbo is starting to get the hang of this UFA thing.

 

[The Poacher]

It’s like having another version of Jarkko Ruutu, who was a favourite of mine back in the day.

He has a nac for taking extremely dumb penalties at bad times, so highly he can keep that in check.

 

[Diamonddog01]

It’s like having another version of Jarkko Ruutu, who was a favourite of mine back in the day.

He has a nac for taking extremely dumb penalties at bad times, so highly he can keep that in check.

I always liked Roussel when he was with Dallas - he has had a knack for constantly taking dumb penalties throughout his career so doubt anything will change on that front.

Term and AAV are a bit high but honestly this one of the few UFA signings I've been ok with over the past few years.

 

[F A N]

Been saying all along that Roussel is a good player. As long as last season was an anomaly rather than a downturn, I would be happy to see him produce and play the way he did in his previous seasons in Dallas.

 

[PuckMunchkin]

I really like this player.

Defensively a little better than I expected.... a perfect fit along side Sutter and Virtanen.
That line will be key to locking down the games win this year...

He just has to look at a player after a whistle and they want to punch him the face.

He is a pest that now has concussion problems. So he cant play his physical style or fight anyone any time soon.

 

[M2Beezy]

He is a pest that now has concussion problems. So he cant play his physical style or fight anyone any time soon.

Im happy with his games so far this year, how ever ya wanna describe him. Knows his role and has a goal and a post. Brings energy, shoves Crosby around, etc

 

[DL44]

He is a pest that now has concussion problems. So he cant play his physical style or fight anyone any time soon.

I dont know what style you think he plays... but how he's played the last couple games is pretty much exactly is how he's alway played the game.

Don't know what physical component you think he's currently missing.

He picks his spots and tries to get under the skin of the other teams stars... like he tried with Crosby.
The other team takes note then dont hesitate to give him a lil extra when the whistle blows. Rinse and repeat.

 

[DonnyNucker]

He is a pest that now has concussion problems. So he cant play his physical style or fight anyone any time soon.

Thx doctor. How long until he can play phsical or fight? Ever had a concussion before Doc?

 

[DonnyNucker]

I dont know what style you think he plays... but how he's played the last couple games is pretty much exactly is how he's alway played the game.

Don't know what physical component you think he's currently missing.

He picks his spots and tries to get under the skin of the other teams stars... like he tried with Crosby.
The other team takes note then dont hesitate to give him a lil extra when the whistle blows. Rinse and repeat.

He had a concussion so he has to reinvent his game. Didn’t you hear?

 

[PuckMunchkin]

He had a concussion so he has to reinvent his game. Didn’t you hear?

This must be exhausting for you.

 

[DonnyNucker]

This must be exhausting for you.

It is. I’m actually in bed. Having to reply sarcastically to every idiotic post is a full time job on these boards. Thank you for keeping me employed Munchkin

 

[PuckMunchkin]

It is. I’m actually in bed. Having to reply sarcastically to every idiotic post is a full time job on these boards. Thank you for keeping me employed Munchkin

Cant we just talk hockey and stop these silly acts?

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

I always liked Roussel when he was with Dallas - he has had a knack for constantly taking dumb penalties throughout his career so doubt anything will change on that front.

Term and AAV are a bit high but honestly this one of the few UFA signings I've been ok with over the past few years.

I also have always liked Roussel as a player, the term and cap hit are bad but hopefully he regained his form and proved that last season a was an one off year.
He is what I call a good modern bottom 6 player

 

[DonnyNucker]

I also have always liked Roussel as a player, the term and cap hit sucks but hopefully he regained his form and proved that last s Asia was an one off year.
He is what I call a good modern bottom 6 player

I had and have zero issues with the Schaller and Roussel contracts. Both solid signings. Beagle is a whole different story as the dude is already 32 and the term is gross

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

I had and have zero issues with the Schaller and Roussel contracts. Both solid signings. Beagle is a whole different story as the dude is already 32 and the term is gross

Although Beagle has been a beast on the PK and facepff, the term is still way too long

 

[DonnyNucker]

Although Beagle has been a beast on the PK and facepff, the term is still way too long

Agreed. Like him as a player but stupid contract. But if they move Sutter at the TDL all is forgiven

 

[F A N]

Agreed. Like him as a player but stupid contract. But if they move Sutter at the TDL all is forgiven

I would wait and see what the Canucks have when everyone is healthy first. When Beagle is anchoring the 4th line and PK, the Canucks still need a 3rd line C. Unless someone like Gaudette proves that he can take over that spot, Sutter remains a very useful player on this team.

 

[DonnyNucker]

I would wait and see what the Canucks have when everyone is healthy first. When Beagle is anchoring the 4th line and PK, the Canucks still need a 3rd line C. Unless someone like Gaudette proves that he can take over that spot, Sutter remains a very useful player on this team.

I like Sutter but I like draft picks more!

 

[M2Beezy]

I like Sutter but I like draft picks more!

Benning is a draft guru so theres that

 

[DL44]

Agreed. Like him as a player but stupid contract. But if they move Sutter at the TDL all is forgiven

I think I would keep Sutter over every other Benning traded for or signed player..

 

[Nomobo]

Thx doctor. How long until he can play phsical or fight? Ever had a concussion before Doc?

Here we go.....again.

 

[F A N]

I like Sutter but I like draft picks more!

And what draft picks do you peg Sutter's value at?

 

[DonnyNucker]

And what draft picks do you peg Sutter's value at?

Maybe a 2nd and a mid range D prospect. If we are willing to eat salary it could be better. He will be in demand this TDL regardless of his contract