Gonchar for Norris
- Thread starter jg729
- Start date
McManked
Ooh to be a Gooner
CanadianHockey
Smith - Alfie
Don't think he deserves it. We've got an excellent system and everyone is on the same page. Gonchar is reliable, but he hasn't been perfect, nor has he been otherworldly.
Vaclav Varada
CoJo
CanadianHockey
Smith - Alfie
Okay I'm convinced this guy can play another year or two.
No reason to let him go. Guy has been nothing short of amazing, showing he can handle top minutes at age 38.
No reason to let him go. Guy has been nothing short of amazing, showing he can handle top minutes at age 38.
If Murray convinces Alfie to stay for one more year next year promising that we are going hard for a cup then I would bet Gonchar will beg to sign a 1 year extension to try and win a cup with this team. He has invested a lot of time and hardwork helping Karlsson, Cowen, Weircioch and been an absolute leader. I doubt he'll want to leave right before the team has a chance to ascend to greatness.
2CHAINZ
Registered User
- Feb 27, 2008
- 14,440
- 20,015
We need to keep Gonch imo throwing the kids to the wolves next year with heightened expectations is not a good option. Would love a 2 year 8 mill extension, however he might be looking for more on the open market, but if there is a way to get'er done I say do it.
2CHHHHAAAAIIIIIIINNNNNZZZZZZ
2CHHHHAAAAIIIIIIINNNNNZZZZZZ
Was thinking about this too
He certainly deserves it more than Letang. He's 5x the defensive player Letang is, and Letang pads his stats playing with Crosby
He certainly deserves it more than Letang. He's 5x the defensive player Letang is, and Letang pads his stats playing with Crosby
RuthlessLieutenant
Registered User
Lonnie Loach
Registered User
Re-sign/extend Gonch and load for bear by making a run at Iginla in the offseason. We have the cap room to do it, and with Spezza, Karlsson, Cowen, Michalek and Anderson fully healthy, combined with the assets we get from a Bishop trade, and the experience our championship Bingo core gets in the NHL this year, we have a shot at the prize.
Do it for Alfie if nothing else.
Do it for Alfie if nothing else.
StefanW
Registered User
Gonchar was a +5 tonight, absolutely unbelievable!
I think it would make a lot of sense to try to re-up him. Try for a year, but accept that he will probably want a two year deal.
I think it would make a lot of sense to try to re-up him. Try for a year, but accept that he will probably want a two year deal.
ReginKarlssonLehner
Let's Win It All
If he continues this play there is no reason why he shouldn't get mentioned.
Best defender on the best defensive team in the league.
He has been on a tear. Gonchar playing like the prime offensive catalyst we've all known him to be.
Best defender on the best defensive team in the league.
He has been on a tear. Gonchar playing like the prime offensive catalyst we've all known him to be.
BonkTastic
ಠ_ಠ
Just having Gonchar nominated for the Norris would be ridiculous.
... Ridiculous in a good way, I mean. In a "We're 6th in the league right now, who would have ever seen that coming with all of our injuries" sort of way.
If he doesn't get a nomination, that's fine (lots of good nominees this year, the race will be closer than usual IMO), but if he does get a nod, it won't be undeserving.
... Ridiculous in a good way, I mean. In a "We're 6th in the league right now, who would have ever seen that coming with all of our injuries" sort of way.
If he doesn't get a nomination, that's fine (lots of good nominees this year, the race will be closer than usual IMO), but if he does get a nod, it won't be undeserving.
