Canucks Re-Sign Forward Matt Cooke

[Gym Class Hero]

Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks Senior Vice-President and General Manager Dave Nonis announced today that the Canucks have re-signed forward Matt Cooke to a multi-year contract.

“We are excited to have agreed to terms with Matt on this new contract,” said Dave Nonis. “Matt has developed into a solid two way player with our hockey club and we look forward to his continued growth as a player for our club.”

Cooke, 27, appeared in 53 games for the Vancouver Canucks during the 2003-04 NHL season, tallying 23 points (11-12-23) and 73 minutes in penalties. In 2002-03, Cooke enjoyed a career season recording 15 goals, 27 assists and 42 points. He also played in all 14 of Vancouver’s playoff games that season recording three points and 12 penalty minutes. In 379 career games, all with the Canucks, Cooke has scored 58 goals while adding 81 assists (58-81-139) and 426 penalty minutes. In 31 career NHL Playoff games he has recorded 12 points (8-4-12) and 28 penalty minutes.

The 6-foot, 205 pound native of Belleville, Ontario, was Vancouver’s 7th choice, 144th overall, in the 1997 Entry Draft. .

[JKidd]

i hate this piece of sh*t. all he does is cheap shot wild players. plus hes being overpaid now to do it

[HordiBrusk29]

Originally Posted by jkidd

i hate this piece of sh*t. all he does is cheap shot wild players. plus hes being overpaid now to do it

Ditto. And yes that is way too much for Cooke.

[Yoke]

Originally Posted by jkidd

i hate this piece of sh*t. all he does is cheap shot wild players. plus hes being overpaid now to do it

I was going to say something along those lines, but I was planning on calling him a douche instead.

[JKidd]

Originally Posted by Yoke

I was going to say something along those lines, but I was planning on calling him a douche instead.

i had all the intentions of doing that, but for some odd reason i didnt, now that you bring it up though, he is quite the douche.

[Blouin]

His accountant is happy!

[JKidd]

Originally Posted by Blouin

His accountant is happy!

no sh*t, he deserves about half that too. cheap douche.

[stevecanuck16]

Argghhh! We totally overpaid. Oh well. I just hope nobody has to be moved due to his greed. Unless it's him. I have a feeling ol' Cooker won't be the fan favourite this year.

[Odjick29]

People will Boo him

[JKidd]

Originally Posted by Odjick29

People will Boo him

people should throw rocks at his overpaid ass

[Odjick29]

Originally Posted by jkidd

people should throw rocks at his overpaid ass

I'll say hi to him on Friday for you

[JKidd]

Originally Posted by Odjick29

I'll say hi to him on Friday for you

i'd appreciate it, a kick in the sack is my formal way of saying hello.

[scrapper62]

he doesn't put up numbers. Agitator making some big bucks?

[Odjick29]

Originally Posted by scrapper62

he doesn't put up numbers. Agitator making some big bucks?

Well - he plays a game similar to guys like Draper and Madden and both make A LOT more then him...He plays a game like Tucker who also makes a little more then him...I think Tucker has more offensive skills and Cooke is right behind him in terms of salary...Either way, the Canucks did pay Cooke TOO much but he is important to this team's success...

[Gym Class Hero]

i like him and im glad that hes back on the team, i jsut wish he didnt ask for so much money, nonis shoulda traded his rights and got a cheaper player. he does his job, and he does it mighty well...eh jkidd