Chris VandeVelde

[Striiker]

That's strange, considering how many times we were told that he was 100% getting re-signed and we should get used to it.

 

[deadhead]

The good news is that a disclaimer like I was right, I still am right!!!11!ONE! at the very beginning already makes you stop reading.

https://youtu.be/9FnO3igOkOk

 

[GKJ]

That's strange, considering how many times we were told that he was 100% getting re-signed and we should get used to it.

If you expect the worst and hope for the best, it's a much lighter feeling when it works out in your favor.

 

[Striiker]

If you expect the worst and hope for the best, it's a much lighter feeling when it works out in your favor.

I get the concept, but this is an extreme case that doesn't really fit.

Hoping to make the playoffs, but saying you expect to miss, makes sense.

Telling someone that a meteor is 100% definitely going to crash through the roof of your home and kill you, so just accept it now, is a little bit different. It was never going to happen to acting like it's a sure thing, just for the sake of being fatalistic and pessimistic, is just silly.

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

That's strange, considering how many times we were told that he was 100% getting re-signed and we should get used to it.

and because Hak, VdV and PEB were somehow all had to be together in some sort of package by a certain poster on here

 

[RoDu]

Poor guy has probably been sitting next to his phone all summer, waiting for a contract offer

 

[Tripod]

Poor guy has probably been sitting next to his phone all summer, waiting for a contract offer

Are you kidding?

He likely has 20-25 offers, he is just taking his time mulling they them all.

He is what is holding up the Duchene trade. Why trade for Matt when you can get VDV for free.

 

[Maurice of Orange]

I never want to hear the name of Chris VandeVelde ever again.

 

[Delete99991]

LOL... it's fun when everyone agrees on a guy.

250 games. Amazing

 

[BackWithaVengeance]

Poor guy has probably been sitting next to his phone all summer, waiting for a contract offer

I heard the Pens are looking for a 3C.

Gentleman, here you are !!!

 

[GKJ]

I get the concept, but this is an extreme case that doesn't really fit.

Hoping to make the playoffs, but saying you expect to miss, makes sense.

Telling someone that a meteor is 100% definitely going to crash through the roof of your home and kill you, so just accept it now, is a little bit different. It was never going to happen to acting like it's a sure thing, just for the sake of being fatalistic and pessimistic, is just silly.

This is anything but an extreme case. The meteor is the extreme case. I'm sure Hakstol was in Hextall's office begging and pleading especially once Bellemare was taken away, thankfully he was told to go fly a kite.

 

[Striiker]

This is anything but an extreme case. The meteor is the extreme case. I'm sure Hakstol was in Hextall's office begging and pleading especially once Bellemare was taken away, thankfully he was told to go fly a kite.

You're right, these aren't really the same thing.

There was actually a chance of a meteor striking, there was zero chance of Vandevelde coming back.

My mistake.

 

[deadhead]

 

[Chuck Downie]

Aaron Portzline speculating that Vandevelde could be of interest to the Blue Jackets:

https://theathletic.com/85114/2017/...signings-maybe-a-trade-and-an-update-for-you/

Here’s a list of UFA centers who could stoke interest: Vernon Fidler, Chris Kelly, Brooks Laich, Daniel McClement, John Mitchell, Brandon Pirri, Chris VandeVelde, Joe Vitale, Ryan White, Daniel Winnik.

Expect these deals to take shape within the next couple of weeks.

 

[BritainStix]

Stop. Bumping. This. Thread.

It's terrifying!

 

[David St Hubbins]

I dunno. I've gotten kinda zen over the whole VdV thng. You know, now that I know I dont have to watch him playing for us.

 

[FlyerFaithful17]

I think he could revitalize both their careers if he would slot in on Giroux's wing rather than that fat, pasta loving Voracek.

 

[deadhead]

Well, we could always bring Gordon back for veteran depth!

VdV was just one of many mediocre 4th line players cycling through Philly the last five years, starting in 2012-13 when the Holmgren cash crunch resulted in a back of a roster full of retreads, Knuble (40), Fedotenko (34), Hall (32), and young stars like McGinn and Rinaldo.

VdV played 18 games in 2013-14 with Rinaldo, Hall and Rosehill rounding out the bottom of the roster. How's that for a 4th line?

VdV has been the whipping boy, but the problem predates him and Hextall and Hakstol - this is what happens when a GM throws money around in the cap era.

 

[Ruck Over]

I think he could revitalize both their careers if he would slot in on Giroux's wing rather than that fat, pasta loving Voracek.

You are a bad person, with bad taeks.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

"Young stars like McGinn and Rinaldo".

 

[deadhead]

If one needs any evidence that Hextall is a hockey demi-god, we got 3rd rd picks for both McGinn (104g 4-10 14, CF 47.4% since he was traded) and Rinaldo.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

Can this thread just be closed? He's not coming back and we don't need to remember him.

 

[Hockeypete49]

Can this thread just be closed? He's not coming back and we don't need to remember him.

I agree 100%

 

[Rebels57]

Close this mother****er down.

 

[Curufinwe]

16 points in 27 Liiga games this season.

Chris VandeVelde