Go see how the Ranger fans/media are treating a similarly ineffective player to Sbisa in Tanner Glass.
A lousy player will take flack anywhere.
Matt O'Connor sweepstakes
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Go see how the Ranger fans/media are treating a similarly ineffective player to Sbisa in Tanner Glass.
A lousy player will take flack anywhere.
DCantheDDad
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Sounds like Canuck fans 3 years ago
TBH, I think the best goalie coach for O'Connor would be Sean Burke. Look at what he did with Dubnyk...
Sean Burke = Benoit Allaire's student while he was resurrecting his career as a Coyote.
True that Sean Burke has developed into arguably one of the best goalie coaches, but why not go direct to the dean?
He's prob coming here, competitive ahl team, canucks are the strongest by the time he enters his prime the way tge teams are built today.
Great support from a youthful core(utica)
How can u look at Ny and think theyll have a decent team when that core starts aging.
In van hes got no pressure. In ny hes prettt much the only goalie prospect.
Great support from a youthful core(utica)
How can u look at Ny and think theyll have a decent team when that core starts aging.
In van hes got no pressure. In ny hes prettt much the only goalie prospect.
BeardyCanuck03
@BeardyCanuck03
Sounds like Canuck fans 3 years ago
TBH, I think the best goalie coach for O'Connor would be Sean Burke. Look at what he did with Dubnyk...
And Burke is a FA who is looking to move more into a front office role instead of a coaching role.
Tobi Wan Kenobi
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I get the feeling that he wants to sign with us but wants to see how the situation unfolds first. There's no rush for him. I could see the signing happening after the draft. IMO Lack will be traded. Eriksson will go back to Sweden and Markstrom will back up Miller. O'Connor and Cannata will be the AHL goalies. Lack plus our 24th to move up significantly in the draft, or for a late first. Philly, Winnipeg, Toronto, Buffalo or Arizona's second first rounder.
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WTG
December 5th
O'Connor is a total project.
I highly doubt that he is ready to be a NHL back-up at this point. Getting rid of Lack because we got O'Connor would be a giant mistake.
I highly doubt that he is ready to be a NHL back-up at this point. Getting rid of Lack because we got O'Connor would be a giant mistake.
Mr. Canucklehead
Kitimat Canuck
According to Bob McKenzie, he'll make his decision within 48 hours.
So from "within the week" last Monday, we're now two weeks in, and now it's sometime this weekend. Yeesh.
So from "within the week" last Monday, we're now two weeks in, and now it's sometime this weekend. Yeesh.
BeardyCanuck03
@BeardyCanuck03
The only way they will trade Lack is if they get a steal of a deal for him.
Lack has shown he can be a starter and is a fan favourite. Miller has only 2 more years left on his deal. Markstrom hasn't shown anything of note at the NHL level yet.
O'Connor is an unknown at this point. No need to trade Lack because they signed O'Connor.
Markstrom makes the most sense to move.
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Mr. Canucklehead
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At the end of the day, I don't blame him at all; it's a huge decision that will have a monumental impact on his career. I was more amused at the reporters who do their best to provide up to the minute answers for us inquiring minds.
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Tobi Wan Kenobi
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Tobi Wan Kenobi
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Between Miller, Markstrom, O'Connor and Demko we'd be fine. It's about asset management. Lacks proven to be serviceable but he's also proven he can meltdown. If we can get a late first for him, or use him to move into the top 10 with our first I'd take that in a heart beat. It's either that or lose Markstrom for nothing. I don't see the point in that. In a perfect world we trade Miller, but that's definitely not happening.
DennisReynolds
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All I see is one below average NHL goalie, AHL star who's failed at the NHL level, and two unknowns.
BeardyCanuck03
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Lack won't return a 1st rd pick. Let alone be a good enough enticement to get into the top 10 of the draft. Honestly, who in the top 10 would make that trade? Who has a late 1st rd pick that will risk it on Lack at this point?
Why would the Canucks lose Markstrom for nothing? He's a RFA and a trade-able asset. He's playing amazing in the AHL and there is bound to be a team who is willing to part with a 3rd rd pick or prospect for a shot at winning the lottery with Markstrom.
Lack's worth is probably a mid 2nd rd pick, or help the Canucks to move into the mid teens in the 1st rd. Is that worth it? Hard to say, depends on who is available. But even then trading Lack will be hard to sell the fan base and Linden seems to be very sensitive to that.
Also Demko is most likely spending another 2 seasons in college.
BeardyCanuck03
@BeardyCanuck03
O'Connor won't be the full starter in Utica next season, he'll split the net with someone.
Doubt he comes here without being guaranteed at least the ahl starting job
Intangibos
High-End Intangibos
Proven he can melt down? He hasn't proven he can melt down more than any other goalie. He's proven he can play in tough games night in night out and give the team a chance to win. I loved Luongo but it looks like trading him to run with Lack was the correct decision. Unfortunately, he wasn't given the chance due to the Miller signing and now we're in a tough spot. I'll be thrilled if we can find a way to move Miller to keep Lack and Markstrom up with the Canucks and have O'Connor in Utica, splitting with Cannata.
Powder
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I don't see why people are still connecting Markstrom and O'Connor. You do realize that in order for Markstrom to play in the AHL, he has to pass through waivers? And he won't pass through untouched this time. Regardless of whether or not O'Connor comes here, we have to get rid of one of Miller, Lack, or Markstrom. The only effect O'Connor would have is Eriksson leaving, and I won't cry over spilled milk.
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