Friedman: Vancouver working on a 1 year extension for Luke Schenn

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[Canadian Canuck]

He’s been everything we wanted Gudbranson to be and more. He actually stands up for his teammates, makes simple defensive plays, and is a great mentor for Hughes. Love this.

 

[RABBIT]

I actually liked Schenn as a Coyote for the most part, until we started seeing him be exposed by speed, mostly in his last season with us. If the game's speed was reduced to half of what it is now, he would probably be an elite shutdown D. If you have him paired with a D that can make up for his lack of speed, I can see how he could still provide some value. You won't see him provide much offense at all, but he's a tough dude.

 

[mattydamon]

He's really put in a ton of work and is basically a better EG44, surprisingly I am okay with this.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

I actually liked Schenn as a Coyote for the most part, until we started seeing be exposed by speed, mostly in his last season with us. If the game's speed was reduced to half of what it is now, he would probably be an elite shutdown D. If you have him paired with a D that can make up for his lack of speed, I can see how he could still provide some value. You won't see him provide much offense at all, but he's a tough dude.

Said pretty much the same thing at the end of his Kings tenure too, surprising that he hasn't stuck at least as a bottom pairing/#7 guy anywhere till now.

 

[Lemmiwinks]

As a Canucks fan I'm all for this. He's been great in the role he's been given, and is a surprisingly good fit next to Hughes.

 

[Magic Man]

Luke Schenn coming back for his 12th NHL season. Veteran of 731 regular season games and counting. He maintained a few years of top-4 play. I'm glad he's still kicking around. Hopefully, he hits his stride in Vancouver and can reach the 1000 game plateau by the end of his career. I'm guessing he doesn't, but I've seen worse picks at #5 overall. A comparable pick to Luke Richardson by the Leafs, but the style of game played today probably doesn't help him catch the games and seasons played totals of Luke.

 

[WHISTLERNATE]

I've really liked with the Canucks. Plays a simple solid game. He looked OK before Hughes came up, but has been fantastic in both games with him. He is a huge step up from Del Zotto an Gudbranson.

JB has done with his 3 reclamation projects this year in Pearson, Leivo and Schenn.

 

[DeltaSwede]

I couldn't have been the only one that thought he would just play in Utica and then not get re-signed.

He's been surprisingly good, probably will cost next to nothing on a one-year, all for this.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

No brainer.. So underrated its ridiculous. Give him a multi year deal instead.

 

[CraigsList]

No brainer.. So underrated its ridiculous. Give him a multi year deal instead.

Or just sign another year deal.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Or just sign another year deal.

Well another team could take him potentially if he has a good year next season. Lock him down for 2 to 3 years and let him go nowhere

 

[Rowlet]

No brainer.. So underrated its ridiculous. Give him a multi year deal instead.

a one year deal here would open up an option for a 2 year deal next year so that the Canucks wouldn't need to expose an extra defenseman for Seattle, since he isn't worth a 3 yera deal at this point

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

a one year deal here would open up an option for a 2 year deal next year so that the Canucks wouldn't need to expose an extra defenseman for Seattle, since he isn't worth a 3 yera deal at this point

Ya i guess that damn expansion process is looming once again.. Good call

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Good for him

 

[Mathew Barzal]

If Gudbranson had just showed half the heart of Schenn we probably would have kept him.

 

[eviohh26]

Schenn will be back.

 

[Dirk316]

Was great for Anaheim but was mysteriously healthy scratched constantly then waived. Perfect bottom pairing dman

 

[StonedAF]

I know most Leafs fans weren't big supporters but I loved Schenn when he was here and would have gladly had him back on our 3rd pair. Quality person regardless of his on ice contributions.

 

[FrozenJagrt]

I know most Leafs fans weren't big supporters

What? That's nonsense.

 

[StonedAF]

What? That's nonsense.

When he was traded the majority lambasted him on the way out like he was crap just cause the trade was good for the Leafs. Even now I've seen a couple proposals to bring him back and they always get crapped on so you have your opinion, I have mine. Still wear my Schenn jersey.

 

[Brock Radunske]

Luke Schenn coming back for his 12th NHL season. Veteran of 731 regular season games and counting. He maintained a few years of top-4 play. I'm glad he's still kicking around. Hopefully, he hits his stride in Vancouver and can reach the 1000 game plateau by the end of his career. I'm guessing he doesn't, but I've seen worse picks at #5 overall. A comparable pick to Luke Richardson by the Leafs, but the style of game played today probably doesn't help him catch the games and seasons played totals of Luke.

Which Luke?

 

[ER89]

working on? What's there to work on? Luke, do you want to stay in the nhl? Uh yes sir.

There done.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Glad to hear it. I thought he was pretty steady for the Ducks as a physical bottom pairing guy, and it was clear after he departed that he was far from the problem.

 

[BodaciousBeefBazooka]

He brings grit, tenacity and has a back bone. His foot speed is an issue leading to poor positioning and getting caught flat footed. But he is sturdy and still a young dude so all the best for luke!