Player Discussion Tim Schaller

[VanJack]

Schaller has been terrible of late, good start but has fizzled out.

I agree. If and when Ferland, Sutter, Beagle and Roussel all arrive back on the active roster, he'd be one the guys I'd consider waiving and sending to Utica.

But of course in Green's system, Schaller earns the coveted 'Jayson Megna' award as the most head-scratching forward like the ones on Willie D's past rosters. So he probably stays, and guys like Graovac, MacEwen, Goldy and maybe even Gaudette get shipped out.

 

[F A N]

I think Beagle's absence might be underrated. He was anchoring the Capitals 4th line for years for a good reason.

 

[4Twenty]

Since Tim Schaller's otherworldly 3 game goal scoring streak (4 goals in 3 games) where he had no goals/points in the 8 preceding games he has put up zero points and is -12 over the past 19 games.


It's strange to me that he still seemingly has a locked in roster spot on a nightly basis and people still have him penciled onto the 4th line when the team is healthy.

Maybe a night or too watching could make him hungrier like some people thought he was to start the year.

 

[Bertuzzzi44]

Since Tim Schaller's otherworldly 3 game goal scoring streak (4 goals in 3 games) where he had no goals/points in the 8 preceding games he has put up zero points and is -12 over the past 19 games.


It's strange to me that he still seemingly has a locked in roster spot on a nightly basis and people still have him penciled onto the 4th line when the team is healthy.

Maybe a night or too watching could make him hungrier like some people thought he was to start the year.

yeah he fell off a cliff after his hot stretch. Seems to be the odd man out as the 4th line for the morning skate was Ferland-Beagle-Sutter.

 

[Horse McHindu]

When Motte gets healthy, I’d like to give the Schaller-Beagle-Motte line another chance to see how they perform. Earlier this year, that line was arguably the among the best 4th lines in the league.

 

[Horse McHindu]

yeah he fell off a cliff after his hot stretch. Seems to be the odd man out as the 4th line for the morning skate was Ferland-Beagle-Sutter.

Ferland-Beagle-Sutter should be one heck of a 4th line.

 

[4Twenty]

That's the problem with evaluation bad players in a soft schedule in what amounts to basically extended preseason.

They weren't even that good, they just played a ton and got noticed and Schaller got a few overlapping shifts with Pettersson and put a few pucks in the net and everybody started to act like the players looked different than they did last year.

 

[Hit the post]

That's the problem with evaluation bad players in a soft schedule in what amounts to basically extended preseason.

They weren't even that good, they just played a ton and got noticed and Schaller got a few overlapping shifts with Pettersson and put a few pucks in the net and everybody started to act like the players looked different than they did last year.

At least he showed a pulse.

Eriksson? Didn't even notice him breaking out a sweat during that period. If he can't play well when the team is playing quite well; there's no hope for him.

 

[Canucks1096]

When Motte gets healthy, I’d like to give the Schaller-Beagle-Motte line another chance to see how they perform. Earlier this year, that line was arguably the among the best 4th lines in the league.

When everyone is healthy Motte is probably the 14th forward so he won't be playing, Schaller is now the 13th forward. However that being said, most of the time the team is not 100% healthy so you might still get your wish.

 

[VanJack]

Another awful UFA signing Benning, although mercifully it was only a two-year deal......Schaller is basically a 'bubble' forward....Motte, Graovac, MacEwen or even Justin Bailey would do just as good, or even better job, for a lot less money.

Basically brings little to the table on the fourth line or any other line....and why Green has him killing penalties is a mystery wrapped in an enigma.

 

[MS]

19-0-0-0 -12 since October 28.

Schaller still sucks.

 

[bandwagonesque]

Evidently he's no longer aware that he's a free agent this offseason.

 

[Horse McHindu]

When everyone is healthy Motte is probably the 14th forward so he won't be playing, Schaller is now the 13th forward. However that being said, most of the time the team is not 100% healthy so you might still get your wish.

I do agree that Motte and Schaller are the 13th and 14th forwards under full health, but the Canucks also shouldn’t ignore as to just how good this 4th line was with Beagle. I’d like to see them get another kick at the can even if everyone is healthy (even though I realize that what I’m suggesting is likely not practical).

 

[sting101]

Schaller is back to the player of last year since the 10game mark.

Needs to join Eriksson off the roster

 

[Megaterio Llamas]

Schaller is back to the player of last year since the 10game mark.

Needs to join Eriksson off the roster

That might help him find his motivation again.

Big Timbo seems toi need to play hungry.

 

[VanJack]

I think it might have been Craig Button who pointed out that Schaller wasn't an NHL player, at least on a 'decent' team. So the fact that he's in the lineup night after night, pretty well tells you where the Canucks are at.

 

[Get North]

I think it might have been Craig Button who pointed out that Schaller wasn't an NHL player, at least on a 'decent' team. So the fact that he's in the lineup night after night, pretty well tells you where the Canucks are at.

I guess Craig Button doesn't think the Boston Bruins were a decent team in 2018, he had a front row view to the Leafs losing.

 

[NoShowWilly]

0s across the board in 21 straight. 3 games of el fuego. Tonight he breaks it. Didn't realise it was so bad.

 

[ChilliBilly]

What is really a problem is the fact that the Canucks have a ton of money tied up in a AHL / NHL tweeners. For the most part the UFA signings of Benning have been a disaster. The most polite thing you can say is that Rusack has been OK. Obviously Erickson is in a class of his own yes in economic disaster. But there are five or six others that have destroyed our Cap space as well.

Oh,and sorry for crappy language but I am lazy and autocorrect sucks.

 

[krutovsdonut]

so time for a eulogy for schaller's canuck career.

tim never seemed as tough, or as high energy or as fan favouritey as he was considered in boston. he played an honest game for us but could not get it above replacement level.

i guess i put him on the "bad fit" along with hansen and eriksson.

wish him well.

 

[timw33]

That he lasted almost his entire contract without being waived is astounding.

 

[Hit the post]

That he lasted almost his entire contract without being waived is astounding.

Didn't want to infect his 'I don't care' attitude with our prospects on the Comets.

 

[Cupless44]

The best thing about the Toffoli trade.

Not having to see this stiff in a Canuck uniform ever again.

 

[calnuck]

The best thing about the Toffoli trade.

Not having to see this stiff in a Canuck uniform ever again.

One down, two to go. (Loui, Beagle)

 

[MS]

If he'd played 2 more games, he would have been in the discussion for 'worst player I've ever seen play 100+ games as a Canuck'.

Was not an NHL calibre player from his first shift as a Canuck right through his last. Terrible signing, terrible player.