Canucks Sign Mikael Samuelsson

[canuck2]

Originally Posted by Redtown

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the softest of all the Wings .

That's like saying one stick of butter at room temperature is softer then another stick of butter at room temperature.

[Redtown]

Originally Posted by stevecanuck16

Softness aside, as I believe that won't be as much of an issue on a much tougher squad than the Wings, what can we expect player-wise from Mikael? Either way, $2mill for 20-30 goals seems like a bargain.

I think the key word rj used was potential. Now if the net was only 10x20.

[Thrillhouse]

Originally Posted by canuck2

That's like saying one stick of butter at room temperature is softer then another stick of butter at room temperature.

And yet, it's still softer somehow!

[Redtown]

Originally Posted by canuck2

That's like saying one stick of butter at room temperature is softer then another stick of butter at room temperature.

Yes, yes it is.

And I do like butter but I prefer margarine. And we all know that butter at room temperature in softer than margarine at room temperature.

Regardless, he's no longer in Detroit

[canuckfan]

I don't mind this signing at all - he'll bring some depth and experience to a roster lacking in both, and after missing out on the likes of Havlat and Gaborik, we had to make a splash somewhere, especially if Sundin's not going to come back. Regardless, if he can score close to 20 goals again, I'll be a happy camper.

[drwdan19]

Yes!!!! He's gone!!!!

[thepolishkid88]

Just adds to a stellar supporting cast in Vancouver. Good deal for the Nucks with a cap hit of only 2 mil...that a steal. And Samuelsson always did well against us in the playoffs so that bodes well.

[vandymeer13]

Their are few players I hate more than this guy.

[Redtown]

Originally Posted by drwdan19

Yes!!!! He's gone!!!!

He had 257 shots last season which was third on the team but had a .074 shooting % which was last among forwards besides Kopecky.
Put those numbers on the Canucks last season and he'd be second in team shots by about 80 over 3rd and dead last in forwards shooting %.

[thepolishkid88]

So who is next to leave Detroit? Any chance they keep Fillpulia? Hudler?

[SnowballIsChamp]

Originally Posted by Redtown

Who was softer?

Anyone can start/join a scrum with 4 zebras around.

Just about half the team. He was towards the top for hits for the Wings forwards.

But your right anyone can join in on a scrum with 4 zebras around...yet if I had a nickle for how many times I have seen Rafalski & Filpula stay on the outside of a scrum in front of the net I'd have a good size boat for this summer. Your blinded by your love for the Wings. Losing Samuelsson makes this team weaker then it was last year if they aren't signing a physical presence.

I'm extremely happy because this opens up cap space to maybe sign a tough guy for less then a million like Brad May or Travis Moen but at the same time all this does is leave the 2 million on the table for Holland to sign Hudler. The Wings roster will probably be:

zetterberg - datsyuk - franzen
filppula - cleary - hudler
helm - holmstrom - leino
draper - maltby - abdelkader

Do you really think that is at all tougher? The team got smaller with every guy they lost. 3 forwards lost and they were all 6 foot or above that play a physical game. This team is ****ed sorry to break it to you. The cap this year has screwed the Wings. They will be out in the first 2 rounds of the playoffs and again won't win the presidents trophy with this lineup.

They need Brad May but won't be able to afford him.

[Thrillhouse]

Get him out there with Burrows

YouTube - Mikael Samuelsson is a stupid ******...

[SnowballIsChamp]

Originally Posted by thepolishkid88

So who is next to leave Detroit? Any chance they keep Fillpulia? Hudler?

They are keeping Hudler most likely for around 2 million. Filppula is already signed until 2013.

[Redtown]

Originally Posted by SnowballIsChamp

Just about half the team. He was towards the top for hits for the Wings forwards.

But your right anyone can join in on a scrum with 4 zebras around...yet if I had a nickle for how many times I have seen Rafalski & Filpula stay on the outside of a scrum in front of the net I'd have a good size boat for this summer. Your blinded by your love for the Wings. Losing Samuelsson makes this team weaker then it was last year if they aren't bringing up Abdelkader or signing a physical presence.

I'm extremely happy because this opens up cap space to maybe sign a tough guy for less then a million like Brad May or Travis Moen but at the same time all this does is leave the 2 million on the table for Holland to sign Hudler. The Wings roster will probably be:

zetterberg - datsyuk - franzen
filppula - cleary - hudler
helm - holmstrom - leino
draper - maltby - abdelkader

Do you really think that is at all tougher? The team got smaller with every guy they lost. 3 forwards lost and they were all 6 foot or above that play a physical game. This team is ****ed sorry to break it to you. The cap this year has screwed the Wings. They will be out in the first 2 rounds of the playoffs and again won't win the presidents trophy with this lineup.

They need Brad May but won't be able to afford him.

Like I said Samuelsson doesnt "hit" anyone unless low speed shoulder bumps are considered hits which I guess they are.

Not one single Samuelsson hit did anything to any player or get one single fan out of their seat, or made one highlight.

[SnowballIsChamp]

Originally Posted by stevecanuck16

Softness aside, as I believe that won't be as much of an issue on a much tougher squad than the Wings, what can we expect player-wise from Mikael? Either way, $2mill for 20-30 goals seems like a bargain.

He isn't going to get 20-30 goals unless he is playing with the Sedins. Samuelsson wasn't liked by the Wings for his scoring or his physical play. He is a great 2-way player with a great shot despite not great accuracy. He played as a 4th forward/2nd defenseman on the power play a lot of the season as he is a solid defenseman as well. I wouldn't expect more then 35-40 points out of him. His experience with the Wings and solid play should help the Cancucks a lot more then hurt them. Plus he won't be expected to play physical by a bunch of idiot fans.