[Trade] Burrows to the Sens for Johnathan Dahlen. Burrows signs 2 year extension.

[cznTiburon]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Bruce Garrioch @SunGarrioch
Dorion pleased to add character. Says the #Sens need it.

ok, but how does Burrows help with that?

I guess character doesn't always mean "good character".

[SuperMatt18]

Originally Posted by GoJetsGo

The astronomical high hopes of Vancouver fans who are so utterly starved for something to be exited about couldn't be more funny.

Dahlen a potential Forsberg? lol

It's not guaranteed but they have very similar stats in the same league, and the WJC at the same age, it's not like the comparison is being made just because they are both Swedish.

Forsberg of course had a higher draft position, and was the more highly touted prospect, but Dahlen has been putting up really impressive numbers for his age in a men's league.

As a Flames fan I am pretty annoyed with the fact that they got such a good prospect for a guy who is a replacement level NHLer.

[Blaster86]

Originally Posted by Beninho

Tkachuk, conversation over. Jelly jelly jelly

Oh man, you so jelly too.

Why you both gotta be so jelly.

[puffnstuff]

Sens are having him checked for mumps first before he gets in the room, right? And by their own Dr. I hope

[Beninho]

Originally Posted by Blaster86

Oh man, you so jelly too.

Why you both gotta be so jelly.

I really don't see what there is to be jelly about on our end here. Congrats he looks like a nice B level prospect, hope he works out! God knows the weight of the world will be on his shoulders

[GoJetsGo]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

It's not guaranteed but they have very similar stats in the same league, and the WJC at the same age, it's not like the comparison is being made just because they are both Swedish.

Forsberg of course had a higher draft position, and was the more highly touted prospect, but Dahlen has been putting up really impressive numbers for his age in a men's league.

As a Flames fan I am pretty annoyed with the fact that they got such a good prospect for a guy who is a replacement level NHLer.

The odds of him becoming anywhere near comparable to Forsberg are extremely low.

The comparison / hopeful-expectation is outright ridiculous.

[Blaster86]

Originally Posted by Beninho

I really don't see what there is to be jelly about on our end here. Congrats he looks like a nice B level prospect, hope he works out! God knows the wight of the world will be on his shoulders

hooo boy, you so jelly I could put you on a sandwich.

[Beninho]

https://www.nhl.com/player/matthew-tkachuk-8479314 so Jelly right now.

[Blaster86]

Originally Posted by Beninho

https://www.nhl.com/player/matthew-tkachuk-8479314 so Jelly right now

but why you so jelly tho. You have Tkachuk, and he's alright. Bit dumb, but he's coo'. I don't see why you gotta be so jelly.

[SuperMatt18]

Originally Posted by GoJetsGo

The odds of him becoming anywhere near comparable to Forsberg are extremely low.

The comparison / hopeful-expectation is outright ridiculous.

Sure it's probably a 10% chance he becomes a 60 pt NHLer but that's the risk with every prospect.

When the trade of Erat for Forsberg happened it looked unlikely that Forsberg would become as good as he has.

The point is that at the time of the trades their performance in their draft and draft + 1 seasons were very similar, that is the only comparisons people are making.

[Beninho]

Originally Posted by Blaster86

but why you so jelly tho. You have Tkachuk, and he's alright. Bit dumb, but he's coo'. I don't see why you gotta be so jelly.

Don't know why you are trolling. I said I hope he works out for Vancouver, just don't get why we are jelly

[Blaster86]

Originally Posted by Beninho

Don't know why you are trolling. I said I hope he works out for Vancouver, just don't get why we are jelly

whoa, why you saying I'm trolling. that's not cool dude, they bad trolls here. you ever see bingo post? NOPE.

But seriously, so jelly.

[GoJetsGo]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

Sure it's probably a 10% chance he becomes a 60 pt NHLer but that's the risk with every prospect.

When the trade of Erat for Forsberg happened it looked unlikely that Forsberg would become as good as he has.

The point is that at the time of the trades their performance in their draft and draft + 1 seasons were very similar, that is the only comparisons people are making.

And it's as useless / futile as it is laughable. It's beyond a long shot, and indicative of that fanbase being starved for something to feel hopeful / excited about.

[Beninho]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

Sure it's probably a 10% chance he becomes a 60 pt NHLer but that's the risk with every prospect.

When the trade of Erat for Forsberg happened it looked unlikely that Forsberg would become as good as he has.

The point is that at the time of the trades their performance in their draft and draft + 1 seasons were very similar, that is the only comparisons people are making.

Forsberg is also 6'1 and 205, maybe even bigger this year. They aren't really similar players. From scouting reports he seems alot like Backlund, if he turns out like Backlund than this is an amazing deal for Vancouver. Good luck to him, lots of ridiculous expectations will be put on him by that fanbase.

[Beninho]

Originally Posted by Blaster86

whoa, why you saying I'm trolling. that's not cool dude, they bad trolls here. you ever see bingo post? NOPE.

But seriously, so jelly.

Alrighty then, productive discussion. Could you explain to me why i'm jelly? Like which type of jelly am I? Strawberry or disgusting Apricot?

[SuperMatt18]

Originally Posted by GoJetsGo

And it's as useless / futile as it is laughable. It's beyond a long shot, and indicative of that fanbase being starved for something to feel hopeful / excited about.

It's no different than any other prospect or trade discussion when people compare other players that have had comparable stats.

Every fanbase does it when they acquire a player, and don't think it's indicative of the Canucks fanbase at all.

In fact all the people that I have seen making the comparisons are Mainstream media, bloggers (not related to the Canucks), and Senators fans.

[FlamesAddiction]

Getting anything for Burrows is a win for the Canucks.

[Beninho]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

It's no different than any other prospect or trade discussion when people compare other players that have had comparable stats.

Every fanbase does it when they acquire a player, and don't think it's indicative of the Canucks fanbase at all.

In fact all the people that I have seen making the comparisons are Mainstream media, bloggers (not related to the Canucks), and Senators fans.

Well Forsberg's development was immense after his draft +1 season. Not at all common, I feel bad for the kid if that's the expectation.

[GoJetsGo]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

It's no different than any other prospect or trade discussion when people compare other players that have had comparable stats.

Every fanbase does it when they acquire a player, and don't think it's indicative of the Canucks fanbase at all.

In fact all the people that I have seen making the comparisons are Mainstream media, bloggers (not related to the Canucks), and Senators fans.

Please, Canuck fans have been over-rating their prospects for several years now because they're stuck spinning their wheels and wasting the mid first round picks they did have while western Canadian rivals have actually drafted blue chip young players.

Forsberg's name should not have been mentioned in the aftermath of this trade at all. The odds of him becoming a full time NHLer are up for debate. Being an all-star is just pie in the sky at this point.

[H2SO4(aq)]

would you both shut up please.