Should we give Reid Boucher another shot?

[Billy Kvcmu]

Hard to believe that he’s been with the organization for almost 4 years already

He has always been a player that scores a bunch of pts in the ahl but becomes invisible in the nhl. Doesn’t help that he had two straight disappointing pre season campaign that killed all the hope fans might had in him.

With that being said, he is currently the top scorer in the AHL, should we give him one last shot with the team in a scoring role? Because I don’t Think he will want to come back next season, he would most likely go to Europe if he can’t get a one way deal from other nhl teams.

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[M2Beezy]

Nahh

 

[Lindgren]

I think it's a worthwhile question. Management's answer will be no, but I'm not sure that's the right answer.

 

[Baby Pettersson]

Probably better than Eriksson or alot of the other junk we continually ice.

 

[VanJack]

If Boucher could 'check his hat' in his own zone, he'd be a better option on the third or fourth than half the grinders the Canucks are currently employing.

But he's in the same boat as Goldobin.....Green just doesn't like them.

 

[Megaterio Llamas]

Of course we should give him another shot. He is by far the best player in Utica.

Gordie Howe hat trick tonight.

 

[Icebreakers]

You would have to play him with Bo or Petey though. He's not a good enough skater to play on checking lines.

 

[Pip]

You would have to put him on a scoring line and if you’re going to do that you may as well call Goldobin up.

 

[VanJack]

You would have to put him on a scoring line and if you’re going to do that you may as well call Goldobin up.

You would have to play him with Bo or Petey though. He's not a good enough skater to play on checking lines.

As the old saying goes, if Boucher isn't a better skater than Schaller or Eriksson, then I'll eat my hat.

 

[Grub]

Nope.

I see him as a top 6 role or nothing.

If you have Reid Boucher as your top 6 forward, then you’re in trouble.

 

[Horse McHindu]

Hard to believe that he’s been with the organization for almost 4 years already

He has always been a player that scores a bunch of pts in the ahl but becomes invisible in the nhl. Doesn’t help that he had two straight disappointing pre season campaign that killed all the hope fans might had in him.

With that being said, he is currently the top scorer in the AHL, should we give him one last shot with the team in a scoring role? Because I don’t Think he will want to come back next season, he would most likely go to Europe if he can’t get a one way deal from other nhl teams.

I’d be willing to give him the “Nikolai Goldobin shot” (ie if Ferland, Motte, Baertschi, Schaller, MacEwan, and Eriksson are all injured, than......).

Beyond that conditional however, I’d pass.

 

[DonnyNucker]

Hard to believe that he’s been with the organization for almost 4 years already

He has always been a player that scores a bunch of pts in the ahl but becomes invisible in the nhl. Doesn’t help that he had two straight disappointing pre season campaign that killed all the hope fans might had in him.

With that being said, he is currently the top scorer in the AHL, should we give him one last shot with the team in a scoring role? Because I don’t Think he will want to come back next season, he would most likely go to Europe if he can’t get a one way deal from other nhl teams.

 

[DonnyNucker]

Hard to believe that he’s been with the organization for almost 4 years already

He has always been a player that scores a bunch of pts in the ahl but becomes invisible in the nhl. Doesn’t help that he had two straight disappointing pre season campaign that killed all the hope fans might had in him.

With that being said, he is currently the top scorer in the AHL, should we give him one last shot with the team in a scoring role? Because I don’t Think he will want to come back next season, he would most likely go to Europe if he can’t get a one way deal from other nhl teams.

Nope no chance. He is getting paid very well

 

[DonnyNucker]

As the old saying goes, if Boucher isn't a better skater than Schaller or Eriksson, then I'll eat my hat.

Well eat your hat then. He can’t skate

 

[F A N]

I would give him a shot if the team was thinking of Goldobin to fill in and potentially provide some scoring as a reward for his play, but has he improved his skating? I remember many years back Alexandre Giroux and Keith Aucoin were given a bit of a shot during the Calder Cup winning days and they didn't amount to anything at the NHL level. Different time, but when skating is a problem that prevents you to get to the part of the ice you're use to getting to at the AHL level and having the time and space to get your shot off. Plenty of AHL superstars can't make it to the NHL for this reason plus they weren't the best defensive players with enough size to begin with.

 

[DL44]

You do know he's raking in $750k in the A.
He's being paid handsomely for his contribution.... Don't think Europe is on the table for him yet. We'll see what the Canucks pay next summer. He's been worth it so far....

 

[gianni]

Would make for a good story. Was really happy for guys like Alex Biega, Alex Burrows, Nolan Baumgartner (for that one season), etc that worked their tail off in the AHL, then made it to the NHL.

 

[Bougieman]

If you can lead the AHL in scoring, you should at least get a peek at an NHL team when some of their forwards that play the same position are injured. I think he should get a few games this year to see if he can catch fire. He's not a bad player.

 

[The Poacher]

Hell probably end up in a place like Ottawa, as a cheap scoring threat next year.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

I feel like if we run into injuries and need to recall a top six forward, he's earned a shot. He's probably behind Baertschi and Goldobin in the pecking order, but he's been a good soldier on the farm.

Right now, though, there's no room or need for him to come up.

 

[Guardian452]

Boucher is a 1-trick pony whose 1 trick isn't good enough for the NHL.

 

[Get North]

Give it a rest, all the soft perimeter wingers are gone and we look like a much better hockey team. These guys are elite AHLers. Granlund, Baertschi, Boucher, Goldobin, Megna, Leipisic.

Size matters.

 

[Kryten]

You do know he's raking in $750k in the A.
He's being paid handsomely for his contribution.... Don't think Europe is on the table for him yet. We'll see what the Canucks pay next summer. He's been worth it so far....

You do know he’s making 450k USD in the A. Still very handsomely paid and I think he stays in the organization if he keeps making that kinda money being the guy in the A. Doubt he would get that in Europe either

 

[Kryten]

You do know he’s making 450k USD in the A. Still very handsomely paid and I think he stays in the organization if he keeps making that kinda money being the guy in the A. Doubt he would get that in Europe either

Edit: double checked and he has a minimum 500k guaranteed this year

 

[Frankie Blueberries]

Why are we not giving Boucher a chance over Eriksson when we are losing the most crucial games of the season? He has 63 points in 50 games with Utica. I don't get it.