Confirmed with Link: Manny Malhotra out for the season (on IR)

[Canucks LB]

For the love of God spell his name right in the thread title.

I seriously thought I did, it's Manny Maholtra god damn, da ****

 

[Wizeman*]

What if Manny miraculously heals come playoff time?

 

[PhilMick]

Don't know how I missed that - fixed.

Hope Manny is alright; they don't stick you on IR unless there's actually something wrong. Must be his eye.

*looks at new spelling*

*burst blood vessel in head*

p

 

[y2kcanucks]

Malhotra on IR lets Canucks keep both Barker and Ebbett with team.

When Booth comes back one of those two needs to be traded or waived - likely waived. Money is on Ebbett - even though he is likely to be picked up. Gillis too high on defensive depth to let Barker get picked up on waivers.

That is what I was alluding to...

 

[Aphid Attraction]

It'll come down to Schroeder vs Ebbett again. They better not screw it up this time.

So if Ebbett out plays Schroeder that means "they" screwed it up? OT sorry.

 

[Eddy Punch Clock]

I didn't realize Manny was still just 32. Still had some good years in him if it weren't for the accident.

 

[canuck4life16]

still need to waive a roster spot for booth but one spot for Kesler to return........damn it just waiver Ebbert now no one will want him

 

[Eastside]

**** it, bring back the Win It For Manny avatars for the playoffs.
He better get a cup ring if we win it all this year.

I had that made into a t-shirt. Still have it actually maybe I'll wear it during the game tomorrow as a tribute.

 

[Eddy Punch Clock]

If we win it does he get his name on the cup?

Good question; I hope someone can answer this.

 

[gobi]

That's too bad. I thought Manny would have played out his remaining contract. He's not as effective as before but he's not hurting the team either.

 

[Wildcarder]

Something doesn't quite feel right about this and not sure what it is.


Canucks/Gillis alluding to it being a health issue without actually coming out and saying it's a health issue i.e. 'Manny's health is important to us'

Kesler about to activated, Schroeder playing well.

Manny missing the last game (last minute) due to personal reasons.


Something just seems off. Is it actually an injury issue for Manny? Is it because the Canucks actually just want to shed his cap and semi-bullied him into IR (so he can get paid) but so they lose his cap hit and don't have to put a roster player on waivers or send Schroeder down?

 

[EpochLink]

**** it, bring back the Win It For Manny avatars for the playoffs.
He better get a cup ring if we win it all this year.

Lets do his again, everybody

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

*looks at new spelling*

*burst blood vessel in head*

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The hell! I swear I'd fixed it right...

...third time charm...

 

[D0ctorCool]

This news made my day on so many levels!

Malhotra taking a hockey-ops position within the Canucks can be of far greater importance than his faceoff ability or PK skills. Malhotra is one of those gems you never want to leave your organization. So to instantly give him a role within the franchise shows a touch of class on the Canucks part, and shows everybody that you are a Canuck for life. This move reflects Gillis' movement of wanting to create a culture and it looks like its working. I'm hoping Manny's retirement marks one small chapter of his career.

 

[pitseleh]

Bob McKenzie: The bottom line on Manny Malhotra: there are deep concerns his eye injury/vision are not at level to allow him to safely play the game.

 

[HighAndTight]

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie

The bottom line on Manny Malhotra: there are deep concerns his eye injury/vision are not at level to allow him to safely play the game.

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie

Malhotra is reportedly not prepared to formally retire at this time but he's been shut down for balance of the season.

Sigh.

 

[Aphid Attraction]

Good question; I hope someone can answer this.

He dose, with a Sharpie.

 

[VanEric]

I bet he makes a miraculous recovery if someone gets hurt and we need him.

 

[HighAndTight]

I would expect Malhotra to function as an unofficial assistant coach for balance of season, working with players in VAN and AHL CHI.

Figured.

 

[canadianmagpie]

If we win it does he get his name on the cup?

If I remember correctly, a team can petition to include a player on the cup. I think Boston had it done for Marc Savard and Steven Kampfer.

 

[Peter]

Something doesn't quite feel right about this and not sure what it is.


Canucks/Gillis alluding to it being a health issue without actually coming out and saying it's a health issue i.e. 'Manny's health is important to us'

Kesler about to activated, Schroeder playing well.

Manny missing the last game (last minute) due to personal reasons.


Something just seems off. Is it actually an injury issue for Manny? Is it because the Canucks actually just want to shed his cap and semi-bullied him into IR (so he can get paid) but so they lose his cap hit and don't have to put a roster player on waivers or send Schroeder down?

Manny doesn't want to retire. He thinks he might still be able to play with more surgery being done. Canucks not on same page. Have him a choice. Waived or LTIR. He is UFA this summer. If surgery works or if resting helps his eye without surgery then they can resign him this summer. If not, no harm no foul.

 

[Aphid Attraction]

^^^ Or would like to get the cash left on his contract.

Bob McKenzie: The bottom line on Manny Malhotra: there are deep concerns his eye injury/vision are not at level to allow him to safely play the game.

Sounds like a line to put him on IR if ever I saw one, At what point has it looked unsafe?

 

[Tobi Wan Kenobi]

Malhotra is a front office guy. I don't think he'll be a coach.

 

[pahlsson]

I bet he makes a miraculous recovery if someone gets hurt and we need him.

mike "miracle worker" gillis

 

[great1]

If we win it does he get his name on the cup?

The requirement for getting your name on the cup is 41 regular season games (most likely 24 games this year because of the short season) or a game in the finals. If Vancouver were to win the cup then they could petition the NHL to have Malhotra's name on the Cup.

Stanley Cup rings are a different situation, the owners provide the players and staff with the rings so it would be up to your owner.