Boston maybe? I don't want to know, I'm glad he's not wearing a Bruins uniform.
Confirmed with Link: [VAN/OTT] Canucks trade F Alex Burrows to OTT for F Jonathan Dahlén
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Boston maybe? I don't want to know, I'm glad he's not wearing a Bruins uniform.
Haagen Dazs
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I watched every game Dahlen played last year in the playoffs for Timra, he should have been a first rounder last season, he fell due to his speed but he makes up for it with his shiftiness and processing speed. If his development has stagnated there was certainly no indication of it at the WJC. The trade is utterly preposterous on paper, Benning dismantled Dorian.
PG Canuck
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Just listened to Craig Button on 1040..He believes that Dahlen could be a top 6..Compares him to a Mike Cammallari...(he also brought up the fact that Benning stole Granlund from Calgary..several times).
sirwilliam
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He's just 19 and his dad is 6'2. Wouldn't be surprised if he grew a bit more.
But frankly I don't care, height is not an impediment if the skill is there. He'll just need to get a bit thicker.
But frankly I don't care, height is not an impediment if the skill is there. He'll just need to get a bit thicker.
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Rick Rocket
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I am actually excited for once in a long time...
hopefully that trade wasn't a fluke, and jim can do it again
hopefully that trade wasn't a fluke, and jim can do it again
time for trade jim to right his wrongdoings and put this ship right back on before a newer gm steps in to take his place. *wink wink*
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Wow, didn't take much to turn this crowd -- a reasonable prospect for a declining (and soon to be gone asset). Yes hard not to really like it and exactly what many of us have been clamouring for but I'm not letting Benning off the hook. Last year's TDL implosion and so many 2nd round pick giveaways has put the team's rebuild on the rocks -- and one decent possible second- or third line prospect won't get me to give in. Benning still has to go. Don't be fleeced just because Dorion became Gollum.
I think he was 5'11.25 in his draft eligible year. It's basically not anything to worry about.
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Late to the discussion but I want to say that it's sad to see Burrows go, but this is a good trade. Dahlen is the typical high 2nd round pick that he was. Not a sure fire 1st round pick who some had as a late first round pick. And given the perception of the 2017 draft, the trade amounts to be better than a high 2nd round pick in this round's draft.
JuniorNelson
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It's strange. Last Summer Burrows was apparently approached by Benning to waive his NTC and agreed, then no deal was done. Considering the return and subsequent contract Ottawa wanted Burrows very badly. Why wasn't this done last Summer?
I wonder if Burrows has become Ottawa's ambassador to Sweden? There is enough time for him to lobby before the deadline.
I wonder if Burrows has become Ottawa's ambassador to Sweden? There is enough time for him to lobby before the deadline.
Jumex
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Because Burrows sucked last season, but has shown he can be an okay 3rd line and PK guy this season?
Credit to Horvat, he's made Burrows look like an NHLer this year and also pumped his tires at the Allstar game too.
Good trade. To get a darn good prospect for an aging bottom 6 player is doing a nice job.
See I can be nice.
Now Benning needs to do this 3 or 4 more times in a row to maybe earn back some respect.
Going to miss Burr. Good luck in nations capital.
I don't understand the Sens. They seem to be in a bit of a panic to hold onto a spot or something. They can't believe they have a team that is going far in the playoffs right?
See I can be nice.
Now Benning needs to do this 3 or 4 more times in a row to maybe earn back some respect.
Going to miss Burr. Good luck in nations capital.
I don't understand the Sens. They seem to be in a bit of a panic to hold onto a spot or something. They can't believe they have a team that is going far in the playoffs right?
Yeah, Burrows is from the western edge of the Montreal region – before you get to the Island of Montreal – and it is significantly closer to Ottawa than driving into the city proper, both because of distance and traffic. We go to his area quite often because of friends in two of the neighboring suburbs (I have spent an inordinate amount of time in the shopping mall that Burrows undoubtedly spent his formative years in, heh), and it's definitely a simpler ride from Ottawa.
Jumex
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Can't find the link to the audio, but:
In Dorion's interview today [yesterday] he cited a quote that Horvat gave at the All Star Game about how Burrows was a big part of his development this year.
....He said there's value in having Burrows around Chabot and Brown in the future.
Edit - Around the 2.20 mark in this video..
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Toxic0n
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Thanks for the memories
Lol, I never noticed how Burr left Ohlund hanging in that replay.
