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06-11-2013, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by originalhypa Even crazier is the CHL banning European goalies.
Xenophobia, meet hockey. | The CHL wants more Canadian-born goalies playing in the league from what I've read.
You look through some rosters in junior and the majority of goalies are from Europe.
However if they're planning to ban European goalies from import drafts, might as well ban forwards and dmen as well if they're trying to focus on a "CANADIANS ONLY hockey league" |
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06-11-2013, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by jeedee The CHL wants more Canadian-born goalies playing in the league from what I've read.
You look through some rosters in junior and the majority of goalies are from Europe.
However if they're planning to ban European goalies from import drafts, might as well ban forwards and dmen as well if they're trying to focus on a "CANADIANS ONLY hockey league" | Its a decision from Hockey Canada because they (finally) noticed that their olympic goaltenders aren't a sure thing anymore. Also because there's only so many spots to fill for a goalie so more Canadian kids are being left out. For skaters there is multiple spots for each position so it's not a problem.
Most of the "locks" from previous years might not even be starters next year (Lu, Flower). Goaltending used to be Canada's strong point. http://www.nhl.com/ice/playersearch....=nav-ply-plyrs
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06-11-2013, 01:42 PM
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While you're on the topic of banning European goaltenders, then you have to ban American goalies as well, no? It's the same thing, and like Jeedee said, where does it stop? I think it's an absolutely stupid move on the part of hockey Canada, and while it may give Canadian goaltenders a better chance to succeed, it doesn't necessarily mean they'll be any better, it just means the competition will be less.
This is an issue that runs much, much deeper to the minor league levels, where there is very little developmental opportunities for goalies. If you really want to develop good goalies, go back to the fundamentals and what is taught growing up, not by limiting the competition.
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06-11-2013, 01:55 PM
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Most of the top American goalies currently playing did not come out of the CHL but developmental programs I believe Posted via RS Mobile |
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06-11-2013, 02:04 PM
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Yeah for sure, but I think it's just the principle - if you ban one, how can you not ban the other? Furthermore, it's not like there are THAT many star NHL goalies that developed in the CHL. Lundqvist, Rinne, Kiprusoff, etc didn't play in the CHL. Just doesn't make a lot of sense to me.
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06-11-2013, 02:14 PM
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So the Canucks spoke to Jacques Martin about the coaching job as well.. Looks like they are interviewing everyone.
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06-11-2013, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by murd0c Looks like they are interviewing everyone. | And they should be.
Would be pretty stupid to just interview one guy and hire him on the spot, without seeing the other candidates |
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06-11-2013, 02:25 PM
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I am very surprised that Marc Crawford isn't one of the candidates.
-He knows most of the core players.
-He can handle the media in Vancouver.
-Plays an offensive style type of hockey that matches the "skill" set our team has.
-2nd Most Wins in Canucks history.
-His voice can sing a duet with Hansen for everyone to laugh.
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06-11-2013, 02:27 PM
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06-11-2013, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by highfive I am very surprised that Marc Crawford isn't one of the candidates.
-He knows most of the core players.
-He can handle the media in Vancouver.
-Plays an offensive style type of hockey that matches the "skill" set our team has.
-2nd Most Wins in Canucks history.
-His voice can sing a duet with Hansen for everyone to laugh. | Didn't work out the first time, probably won't work out now Posted via RS Mobile |
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06-11-2013, 04:22 PM
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lol torts is speaking to canucks as well
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06-11-2013, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by b0unce. [?] lol torts is speaking to canucks as well | Man lands on moon Posted via RS Mobile |
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06-11-2013, 04:57 PM
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06-11-2013, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by kristianhay While you're on the topic of banning European goaltenders, then you have to ban American goalies as well, no? It's the same thing, and like Jeedee said, where does it stop? I think it's an absolutely stupid move on the part of hockey Canada, and while it may give Canadian goaltenders a better chance to succeed, it doesn't necessarily mean they'll be any better, it just means the competition will be less.
This is an issue that runs much, much deeper to the minor league levels, where there is very little developmental opportunities for goalies. If you really want to develop good goalies, go back to the fundamentals and what is taught growing up, not by limiting the competition. | No. There are American teams in the CHL.
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06-11-2013, 05:51 PM
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Haha yes I realize that and obviously it won't happen, I'm just saying it's about the principle.
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06-11-2013, 05:52 PM
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I was unaware Don Cherry ran the CHL
edit - what's next? no drafting black skaters because they have superior genetics? gtfo
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06-11-2013, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by jayare604 I was unaware Don Cherry ran the CHL
edit - what's next? no drafting black skaters because they have superior genetics? gtfo | It's ok as long as they're Canadian |
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06-11-2013, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by murd0c It's ok as long as they're Canadian | and don't look like any of your avatars
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06-11-2013, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by jayare604 I was unaware Don Cherry ran the CHL
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Originally Posted by MG1 and don't look like any of your avatars | dat BBC
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06-11-2013, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by MG1 and don't look like any of your avatars | Has anyone ever told you that you have pretty lips...
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06-11-2013, 07:40 PM
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Ty Big Earl for delivering the jersey
everyone rep both shawn and CRS for keeping the bet legit!
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06-11-2013, 08:30 PM
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Post pics of the jersey... inb4 not really racist! say "it's fake!"
CRS didn't keep the bet legit so don't buy him a beer. It was all me! |
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06-11-2013, 09:19 PM
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Lol jk, earl sent me a practice jersey, not the one he advertised in the pic he inboxes me
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06-11-2013, 09:39 PM
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I'm so confused.
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06-11-2013, 10:14 PM
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what was the bet again?
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