Canucks Sign Andrew Raycroft
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Thats awesome. I mean seriously fuckin awesome.
The Leafs may not win everygame, but they will beat the shit out of you
Truculence FTW
by leafer1984 on Jul 6, 2009 2:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
have you ever seen something so funny that you think it broke you and you can no longer laugh at anything ever again?
this is it
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by JaredFromLondon on Jul 6, 2009 2:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Minus the Smyth trade, it’s a good week to be an Avs fan.
> Tyler Arnason to the Rangers, guaranteeing a 300% increase in hits by whoever takes his place.
> Andrew Raycroft to Vancouver, guaranteeing that every Colorado-Vancouver game is a Colorado win next year. Hello bar bets by me.
by Ryan Classic on Jul 6, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huge Week
Two of their worst players get SIGNED elsewhere? Hilarious.
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by PPP on Jul 6, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Kyle Quincey was at his cottage and missed the phone call about being traded until 24 hours later. Good times. Can we get rid of Darcy Tucker now? I know Colorado’s trying to tank, but you can at least do it with a semblance of dignity on your roster.
Wellwood + arbitration can only lead to good. I hope The Kyle Wellwood Experience doesn’t leave town. After a few beers and your barmates get sad about their Canucks, a Wellwood joke helps. He’s like Penner, but actually produces.
by Ryan Classic on Jul 6, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Smyth to LA is a bit of a wash, I guess.. Funny how that was almost Heatley going to LA, but then his true douche colours shone through in the Edmonton debacle.
by LeafFanInVan on Jul 7, 2009 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hextall wasn’t a big fan of Heatley before the Edmonton debacle, and is even less of one now. Seeing what they gave up for Smyth, I doubt at all that Los Angeles wanted to move any real solid prospects, all apologies aside to Quincey. Heatley’s known in this household as His Doucheness, but there’s certainly bias here.
by Ryan Classic on Jul 7, 2009 2:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well hey, if it didn’t work with Sundin and Wellwood, why not give Raycroft a chance? It’s not like they have a better goalie available to them anyway.
by lordosis on Jul 6, 2009 2:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
IS THIS REAL LIFE?
(843): the red head has a bf
(1-843): just because there's a goalie doesn't mean u can't score
by wrap around curl on Jul 6, 2009 2:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OH MY GOD
He’ll play maybe 2-3 games, tops though. Luongo is a friggin’ horse as long as he stays healthy.
by LeafFanInVan on Jul 6, 2009 2:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well in all fairness, Raycroft opens a mean door
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by JaredFromLondon on Jul 6, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s got the skillz and wears a cap like nobody’s bizness.
by LeafFanInVan on Jul 6, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and he can sleep on the bench.
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by furcifer on Jul 6, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh man
it’ll be so awesome when Luongo pops his groin this year and they have to use Raycroft as their starting goalie….. ahhhhhhh
So much excitement about this!
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 6, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh damn they’ll have to put up fencing on all the bridges to keep people from leaping off with raycroft as a starter from november onward.
by LeafFanInVan on Jul 6, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is awesome news! I must stop working and call my few remaining friends in Vancouver.
I like to eat the yellow snow behind the zamboni
by Kerry Fraser on Jul 6, 2009 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You will save on Long distance after those phone calls go through.
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Jul 6, 2009 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
please tell me Avs still have a goalie to play as #1 next season?
miss u, CR baby...u want 2 get back 2gether?
by sleza on Jul 6, 2009 2:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well considering they didnt have a #1 this season…
The Leafs may not win everygame, but they will beat the shit out of you
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by leafer1984 on Jul 6, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, someone who at least in some level looks like nhl goalie…
miss u, CR baby...u want 2 get back 2gether?
by sleza on Jul 6, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Avs signed UFA Craig Anderson out of Florida. He put up great numbers last year.
Considering Raycroft’s extensive experience seeing the net filled with goals, maybe Mike Gillis is going to try Raycroft on a line with the Sedins.
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by mf37 on Jul 6, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Rec’d
Wings fan by birth. Leafs fan by empathetic association.
by SkinnyFish on Jul 6, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh yeah they did sign him. thank you so much!!!
miss u, CR baby...u want 2 get back 2gether?
by sleza on Jul 6, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if you can call Peter budjai a #1
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by JaredFromLondon on Jul 6, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so that would be no…
/prepairs to kick puppies
miss u, CR baby...u want 2 get back 2gether?
by sleza on Jul 6, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OH MY GOODNESS
this just made my year.
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by Karina on Jul 6, 2009 2:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
or life
seriously, you have no idea how many times I’ve heard the “Suckroft!!!” taunt from my hubby (despite my eager agreement of his assesment, he continued to use it to mock the Leafs)
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 6, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you should call him up and tell him the good news
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by JaredFromLondon on Jul 6, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
CALL HIM RIGHT NOW
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by Chemmy on Jul 6, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I texted
but yes i think a call is in order
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by Karina on Jul 6, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he’s not picking up :(
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by Karina on Jul 6, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Surprise him with a raycroft canucks jersey!
by LeafFanInVan on Jul 6, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lmao
too much $$$ on such a crappy piece of clothing
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by Karina on Jul 6, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah it would be a significant cost for a sick burn, definitely.
by LeafFanInVan on Jul 6, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Make it a t-shirt!
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by PPP on Jul 6, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hah, yeah some cruddy looking tshirt with a canucks logo overtop an avs logo overtop a leafs logo overtop a bruins one with “RAYCROFT #1” stencilled on the back.
by LeafFanInVan on Jul 6, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if you find it, I will buy it
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by Karina on Jul 6, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As long as this doesn’t mean Colorado thinks they have the edge on Gustavsson.
by Blue and White Expat on Jul 6, 2009 2:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Colorado is considered out of the running for Gustavsson as as they already have Budaj and Anderson signed for next year. It’s down to the Stars and the Leafs
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by furcifer on Jul 6, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nieuwendyk better not give us the shaft!!
by LeafFanInVan on Jul 6, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BCWW
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by Karina on Jul 6, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and how
Wings fan by birth. Leafs fan by empathetic association.
by SkinnyFish on Jul 6, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll still <3 him in the morning, anyway :(
by LeafFanInVan on Jul 6, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No Starts NO!
miss u, CR baby...u want 2 get back 2gether?
by sleza on Jul 6, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
exactly
miss u, CR baby...u want 2 get back 2gether?
by sleza on Jul 6, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So might this be them getting ready to trade schneider? Kaberle for schneider? Dare to dream..
More likely a temporary backup who won’t get much work behind Luongo, and once schneider is ready for more starts will be cast aside like a smelly gym sock with a crap glove hand.
by LeafFanInVan on Jul 6, 2009 3:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He can hang out with Wellwood and Sundin too.
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by Chemmy on Jul 6, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stajan misses them too,
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by JaredFromLondon on Jul 6, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we should trade him to the Canucks.
For Grabner.
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by Karina on Jul 6, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got no problem with shipping matty out.
by LeafFanInVan on Jul 6, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me either.
Let Johnny Fuckin Mitchell be the 3rd line center
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by leafer1984 on Jul 6, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stajan + Kabby for Grabner and Edler!
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by JaredFromLondon on Jul 6, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
heh
I wonder if it’s a two way contract. That way if Schneider earns the back up role to start, before being traded out, Raycroft can go down to the AHL.
Oh who am I kidding, noone would pick him up on waivers.
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by Karina on Jul 6, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As terrible as Raycroft has been the past two years there is no way he’s signing a two-way deal.
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by PPP on Jul 6, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A canucks co-worker said he heard on the radio the contract was 500k for one year. Man, Raycroft all but needs the sign “WILL OPEN BENCH DOOR FOR FOOD”
by LeafFanInVan on Jul 6, 2009 3:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I figured it’d be close to league minimum.
We are still paying him, after all.
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by Karina on Jul 6, 2009 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Son of a..
Man I wish I could get 500k+ for sitting on a bench and having shots taken at me in practice.. bastard!
by LeafFanInVan on Jul 6, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
:O
Keep firing Assholes!
Out out, you demons of stupidity!
by Ubernoober on Jul 6, 2009 5:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm still laughing...
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PLAYOFFS!!!!1
by eyebleaf on Jul 6, 2009 6:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Raycraptacular
It’s the funniest thing that’s happened in a long while.
by general borschevsky on Jul 6, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hah!
This brought good humor to a sick bed ridden day! So he’s gonna make like 250k a game….
Yeah we’re still paying him, but at least we’re not like the New York Mets paying Bobby Bonilla that 30 yr deferred contract still!!!!
by Leafs on Jul 6, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
True story-
My little brother works on an HVAC crew with Raycroft’s nephew. One day, when they were discussing the Leaf’s, this individual let my brother know about his uncle. My brother said, “Really? Can you get me an autograph?” The guy says, sure, I don’t know when I’ll see him next, but I’ll try.".
My brother replied, “Oh no, I meant can you get me Toskala’s autograph.” :)
The guy hasn’t talked to him since.
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by kidkawartha on Jul 6, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hahaha man I’d feel bad for Raycroft if he wasn’t an arrogant ass that was happy with his non-playoff season because of his 37 wins.
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by furcifer on Jul 6, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve waited all day to respond to this most epic accouncement. I will not jinx it by hoping ill on Luongo until after the olympics, but if he pops a groin first canuck game back and raycroft has to carry them into the playoffs (or miss it, because it’s RAYCROFT, goalie equipment tester, puck scuffs ruin the mint condition!) all I know is it will be EPIC!!!
Mee-Mee-Meep Meep Go Leafs Go Meep Meep! MEEP!!!
by blindfolded tank driver on Jul 6, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh man
that’d be the best. Luongo leads Canada to gold, only to severly injure himself in the final game, so that the Canucks are forced to play Raycroft while they try to squeak into the playoffs…
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by Karina on Jul 7, 2009 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do we really want Luongo to start for Canada? Considering he’s never won an important game, ever, I’m tempted to go with a winner. His talent is not in question whatsoever, but his attitude is terrible.
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by doggit on Jul 7, 2009 1:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought he saved team canada’s bacon at the world championships a few years back..
by LeafFanInVan on Jul 7, 2009 1:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
His first playoff round was outstanding, given his team had no offence. He was good in the first round this year – St. Louis’ power play wasn’t. Round two not so much. I’m more comfortable with Luongo than Brodeur right now, and certainly more than Marc-Andre Heart Attack. Apparently you and I both live here and cheer for different not Vancouver teams, so maybe we’re biased. I don’t think I am.
by Ryan Classic on Jul 7, 2009 2:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At the World Cup he dropped into the semi-final and won it.
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by PPP on Jul 7, 2009 9:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This day gets better and better.
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