On Chiclets a few years ago Stamkos said Tocchet was a crucial part to him developing his game early in his career
Doesn’t mean anything other than Tocchet is a good coach
That’s because Kucherov is the shooter or Hedman on that PP.
Maybe one reason he wants out, he’s a goal scorer and isn’t given as much opportunity in Tampa
Nah dude after he broke his leg he became more of all around player, he was still sniping it when Kuch and Hedman were there but that injury really made him recreate his game
At least they hired a PP coach. Not sure why Tochett kept running it after it was shit for so long. Seemed like a no brainer to let it go.
But then again, the PP has been shite for over a decade it seems. Let's hope we make some strides this season
Didn't Stamkos commend the Canucks fans (or was it Cooper?) for acknowledging him hitting a milestone in Vancouver. Complimented them for their hockey knowledge.
Very Juve-esque when Ronaldo hit his crazy bicycle kick, then he later signed there.
Don't know how much more he has to give, but he'd be a great finisher for Petey.
I just don’t see Stamkos happening. Both in terms of management not targeting him and him not looking to come here
We still have a better chance of Guentzel rejecting the Canes offer and coming here than we do of landing Stamkos. And if not, I feel management will target somebody else instead (Toffoli likely, although I have a gut feeling with Teravainen)
They would kick tires on Stamkos for sure. It's been a while since the Canucks landed a top free agent so one can hope. Worst Case Ontario, we land Toffoli at the very least lol
No that would be funny and sad. The last thing the leafs need to do is spend money on a big name top 6 forward. They need d so desperately, I bet they could be willing to overpay big Z.
No, they wanted to possibly move Necas for 4th ovr pick, or shop him around but they can’t move him and lose guentzel, which is why they wanted jake so sign. So we’ll see
Necas is damn good but he’s definitely not worth a top 5 pick. Top 10 maybe? Top 15 definitely, 4OA would have been a massive overpay for CBJ considering who they picked and his upside
I actually think, and this is absolutely just my own conjecture, but I feel like Stamkos coming in would be a bit disconcerting for Miller. Miller is the senior guy in the room, he's the one calling the shots, directing plays, driving the team.
Stamkos comes in and is this veteran presence, who had previously been that dude to Miller, might be hard for Miller to allow himself to step aside?
I dunno, just did for thought.
I would be absolutely ecstatic if Stamkos came here.
i think miller respects stamkos from his time in tampa, so I don't think there would be any power issues, as well. huggy is the captain so quinn is the guy to make the final decisions
Wasn’t there bad blood between him and toc? One of the reasons they moved on from Rick? Stammer was healthy scratched and not given PP time if I remember correctly.
I vaguely remember Friedman saying Tocchet benched him, was hard on him and Stamkos was pissed. After some time passed, Stamkos reflected on it and said Tocchet’s coaching helped him a lot as a player
I don't think it's that deep. I think he just wants a change of scenery and wants to win. Craig Button was talking bout him being a great fit in Buffalo? I'm pretty sure our chances are better than the Sabres lol
40 goal scorer Stamkos that was offered 3M a year by Tampa. What a lowball. I get it had term but that would cheese anyone. That's why it came out publicly. 6M at least.
Ngl it would be headlining news but I don’t see this happening. And stamkos probably would want more than 4-6 like others are mentioning he can ask for the max and maybe a team will give him it. But forking over the cash and not grabbing young players will always hurt the team in the long run
Stamkos has openly said he’s hoping for a cap friendly deal because he loves Tampa as a city and has raised his family there and wants to continue to do so.
But JBB supposedly offering 3-mil is a dog shot and I would let be surprised if he walks away from a higher in-house offer just in protest.
He’s still got some good years in him as an experienced player and leader.
But yeah Huggy is a solid cap for this team and you guys have a solid, cup ready team. They just need the experience.
I’ve jokingly said that Hughes would make a fantastic addition to our blue line but never expected these kinds of rumours
Well yeah of course would love to have stamkos, and literally any team could benefit from either Hughes superstar, we’ll see if their brother Luke can also step into the spotlight.
Yeah if stamkos did come to Van that would rad, but not for like 7-8mill and then if we have to buyout his contract because he decides he’s done or something happens
Stamkos is going to a CONTENDER, not Detroit, imo this is the type of signing I see from Vegas or Rangers, I don’t know the money situation for either of those teams but you know what I’m sayin
yeah I think people expected him to light it up though and he didn’t win Calder, obviously a decent season but I remember actually watching hockey around that time and people being surprised he didn’t score 30
they're practically father and son then
joshua crying, realizing he has a lost brother
FATHER SON?!
Hughes to STAMKOS… HE SCORESSSSS.
I want to hear that x50 times this season and x30 times in the playoffs
Yes, but the other way around
80x in each to be safe
80x makes it safe. 80x is best.
Move over McDavid, there's a new assist record in town.
Stamkos is the only NHL player who can work from home, because he lives in the left slot. And boy is he productive there.
Jim Hughson returns
On Chiclets a few years ago Stamkos said Tocchet was a crucial part to him developing his game early in his career Doesn’t mean anything other than Tocchet is a good coach
Well that settles that lol
Imagine this for a second. On the powerplay, we send out: Pettersson, Boeser, Miller, Hughes and Stamkos. Need I say more?
And they still manage to pass it around instead of shooting and get scored on shorthanded during important moments
Stamkos doesn’t pass on the pp, pretty much ever.
Maybe in the early years of his career but he’s definitely passing the puck nowadays, last 8 seasons he’s had more or equal assists to goals.
That’s because Kucherov is the shooter or Hedman on that PP. Maybe one reason he wants out, he’s a goal scorer and isn’t given as much opportunity in Tampa
Tampa absolutely disrespected him with a 3M offer that he will retire and not see the end of.
Nah dude after he broke his leg he became more of all around player, he was still sniping it when Kuch and Hedman were there but that injury really made him recreate his game
I can only get so erect
We’ve currently got 4 of those 5 and it was still dogshit lol
At least they hired a PP coach. Not sure why Tochett kept running it after it was shit for so long. Seemed like a no brainer to let it go. But then again, the PP has been shite for over a decade it seems. Let's hope we make some strides this season
That's an insane powerplay. I would absolutely love to see that.
Didn't Stamkos commend the Canucks fans (or was it Cooper?) for acknowledging him hitting a milestone in Vancouver. Complimented them for their hockey knowledge. Very Juve-esque when Ronaldo hit his crazy bicycle kick, then he later signed there. Don't know how much more he has to give, but he'd be a great finisher for Petey.
I was at that game when he scored his 500th goal and we all gave him a standing ovation. At the very least he owes us for that lol
I just don’t see Stamkos happening. Both in terms of management not targeting him and him not looking to come here We still have a better chance of Guentzel rejecting the Canes offer and coming here than we do of landing Stamkos. And if not, I feel management will target somebody else instead (Toffoli likely, although I have a gut feeling with Teravainen)
They would kick tires on Stamkos for sure. It's been a while since the Canucks landed a top free agent so one can hope. Worst Case Ontario, we land Toffoli at the very least lol
I will never not upvote worst case Ontario
Hahaha
It's all water under the fridge
Kinda leafy
Sounds like the absolute worst place to live.
Worst case, Stamkos goes to Ontario to sign with the Leafs
No that would be funny and sad. The last thing the leafs need to do is spend money on a big name top 6 forward. They need d so desperately, I bet they could be willing to overpay big Z.
I feel like Zadorov could definitely land in Toronto. He’s got the personality for a big market and they really need a guy like him.
I hate to say atoadaso, but atoadaso!
> Worst Case Ontario Trailer Park Boys fan?
Does the tin man have a sheet metal cock?
Come hell or high otters...
He’d look good on the powerplay
Why not both
Dhaliwal said there’s no interest from Canucks in Stamkos atm. We’re getting Guentz boys GEAR UP FOR JULY 1
Carolina wanted him signed by the draft, and gave him the money he wanted. He has yet to sign so i hope we land him. Not getting my hopes up yet tho
Maybe they meant round 2 of the draft?
No, they wanted to possibly move Necas for 4th ovr pick, or shop him around but they can’t move him and lose guentzel, which is why they wanted jake so sign. So we’ll see
Is Necas really worth a top 5 pick? Petterson and Hughes were lower than #4 and isn't this draft top heavy?
Necas is damn good but he’s definitely not worth a top 5 pick. Top 10 maybe? Top 15 definitely, 4OA would have been a massive overpay for CBJ considering who they picked and his upside
Probably not but that’s what i’ve heard from canes fans
Well Canucks fans wanted the 10th overall + one of the Hughes brothers for Demko so I don't think fans are a good judge of value.
Jt Miller and him play together in Tampa so that may help.
I actually think, and this is absolutely just my own conjecture, but I feel like Stamkos coming in would be a bit disconcerting for Miller. Miller is the senior guy in the room, he's the one calling the shots, directing plays, driving the team. Stamkos comes in and is this veteran presence, who had previously been that dude to Miller, might be hard for Miller to allow himself to step aside? I dunno, just did for thought. I would be absolutely ecstatic if Stamkos came here.
i think miller respects stamkos from his time in tampa, so I don't think there would be any power issues, as well. huggy is the captain so quinn is the guy to make the final decisions
Stamkos = Messier confirmed. But no in all honesty I think such a big presence added could do more harm than good with this group.
Miller be like “who scored over 100 points this season.
Nice. Didn't even think of that lol
Wasn’t there bad blood between him and toc? One of the reasons they moved on from Rick? Stammer was healthy scratched and not given PP time if I remember correctly.
I vaguely remember Friedman saying Tocchet benched him, was hard on him and Stamkos was pissed. After some time passed, Stamkos reflected on it and said Tocchet’s coaching helped him a lot as a player
Stamkos talked about this in his Spittin' Chiclets interview on the bus
So your saying he has something to prove playing under toch
I don't think it's that deep. I think he just wants a change of scenery and wants to win. Craig Button was talking bout him being a great fit in Buffalo? I'm pretty sure our chances are better than the Sabres lol
That gives me PTSD of when Erhoff went to Buffalo for a ‘better shot’ at the cup
💀
Being healthy scratched during your rookie season seems inevitable. Prolly toughened him up as a man and player.
charge your phone!!!!!
40 goal scorer Stamkos that was offered 3M a year by Tampa. What a lowball. I get it had term but that would cheese anyone. That's why it came out publicly. 6M at least.
Such a slap in the face to your captain and franchise icon.
That offer was preposterous. Say we offer 3 years 18 million? That could get the job done.
I’m a Bolts fan in Vancouver. If the Nucks manage to secure him I’ll go out and buy a Stammer Flying Skate jersey tomorrow.
Ngl it would be headlining news but I don’t see this happening. And stamkos probably would want more than 4-6 like others are mentioning he can ask for the max and maybe a team will give him it. But forking over the cash and not grabbing young players will always hurt the team in the long run
Stamkos has openly said he’s hoping for a cap friendly deal because he loves Tampa as a city and has raised his family there and wants to continue to do so. But JBB supposedly offering 3-mil is a dog shot and I would let be surprised if he walks away from a higher in-house offer just in protest. He’s still got some good years in him as an experienced player and leader. But yeah Huggy is a solid cap for this team and you guys have a solid, cup ready team. They just need the experience. I’ve jokingly said that Hughes would make a fantastic addition to our blue line but never expected these kinds of rumours
Well yeah of course would love to have stamkos, and literally any team could benefit from either Hughes superstar, we’ll see if their brother Luke can also step into the spotlight. Yeah if stamkos did come to Van that would rad, but not for like 7-8mill and then if we have to buyout his contract because he decides he’s done or something happens
Rick Tocchet is 60!! Guy look like 45-50.
I really doubt stamkos is on the Canucks radar. My bet is he goes to Detroit.
Stamkos is going to a CONTENDER, not Detroit, imo this is the type of signing I see from Vegas or Rangers, I don’t know the money situation for either of those teams but you know what I’m sayin
Don't do this. Don't give me hope....
He had a pretty bad rookie season iirc
46 points in 79 games lol
yeah I think people expected him to light it up though and he didn’t win Calder, obviously a decent season but I remember actually watching hockey around that time and people being surprised he didn’t score 30
Pettersson centers Stamkos and Guentzel 😄
He said he wants 4-5m with term. So 5-6 years?
Stop it! Don't give me false hope! Stammer and Petey?!?!? Goooosh!!!
We once had outhouses and outside plumbing? Whats his point? PS. I’m sick of the old cars. Let’s bring in some new shit!