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Wednesday with the Canucks—Wellwood is Your Salvation
by Alanah McGinley on 06/25/08 at 12:21 PM ET
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- Canucks claim Kyle Wellwood off waivers from the Leafs. Thoughts? He’s an RFA on July 1st. [TSN]
- With Curtis Sanford still unsigned to warm Luongo’s bench for next season, Ben Kuzma at the Province (via the National Post) is pondering Alex Auld returning to Vancouver. (We did a poll on this subject a few weeks ago—60% of you liked the idea.)
- Speaking of surplus goalies, Cory Schneider has been blogging the last few days, including the revelation that he doesn’t have a big sister—he just lied about that. (That’s part of what they call “team building” in Vancouver these days. Geez, I love it when players blog.)
- The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review thinks there’s something to the rumors of Hossa-or-Malone-to-Vancouver. Maybe it’s possible, maybe it’s not—all I know for sure is that every UFA rumor that comes along is going to feature the Canucks as a contender in the near future. It’s not like the team can pull a trade to save its life right now… (One comment on FanNation: “The idea of getting Hossa there...well that just sounds like a lot of Maloney to me.” Cute.)
But for all the things to be concerned about, at least the Canucks’ owner isn’t one of those dudes that might be better suited to prison stripes. Though perhaps one day…
A journalist/writer friend sends us this comment today for your consideration:
“I’m telling you, as long as Aquilini owns the team (and he’s still a slumlord here btw) we will remain in the dark ages. He is loathed in local business circles, and it would seem, he’s hired a guy who’s likewise in the NHL.”
Canucks fandom is a special thing, isn’t it? Here’s a slogan idea: No One’s Been Arrested Today.
Catchy. I can dance to that.
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I’ve heard that he has talent, but not much motivation - from time to time guys like that really get a wake-up call at the thought that they might not be able to get anyone to pay them to play hockey anymore and they might have to get a regular, normal, boring job like regular people.
The horror! The horror!
The shock is sometimes enough to get them to improve their work ethic.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 06/25/08 at 11:54 AM ET
When I think “Wellwood” I think “zippy little guy.” Maybe he’s not that little, but that’s the phrase that comes to mind. And I like zippy little guys. 
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 06/25/08 at 11:57 AM ET
“I’ve heard that he has talent, but not much motivation...”
Well Baroque, the guy’s been playing for the Leafs. I think it’s a wonder he’s even been able to get out of bed every morning. 
(Sorry, Karina! But feel free to take the same shot at the Canucks… I certainly do!)
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 06/25/08 at 12:01 PM ET
No really, he is that little. His nickname on the Leafs was Frodo - as much for his size as his resemblance to Elijah Wood.
I hope he does well with the Canucks, but I have big doubts. Two sports hernias last year, a few weeks ago he broke his foot, and he’s never been very fit so he will have to work very, very hard to be ready for the season. If he does that, the Canucks will have a gem, but he’s still very soft. But if he does show up, his creativity will be very refreshing for Canucks Fans.
Posted by Karina on 06/25/08 at 12:03 PM ET
He certainly looks out of shape with the photo making its rounds at CDC.
Too bad he is such a soft player, but he is creative.
Posted by PuckHound61 from Speckville USA on 06/25/08 at 12:26 PM ET
Here’s a slogan idea: No One’s Been Arrested Today.
Maybe the Canucks could adapt that and use it in their season-tickets campaign: “Buy your tickets today and be among the first to receive email alerts if anyone in the organization is arrested.” 
Posted by OlderThanChelios from Grand Rapids on 06/25/08 at 01:04 PM ET
Now that’s an advertising campaign I can get excited about. They can sell it as “Excitement On the Ice and Off!”
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 06/25/08 at 01:38 PM ET
Wellwood is freakin’ made of glass. Yes he’s got potential but he’s lazy. He becomes invisible A LOT. Here’s hoping he picks up his game a little for the Canucks.
On the bright side; at least if Bob Cole or Harry Neale are still broadcasting next year they’ll be able to pronounce at least one name on the Canucks roster!
Here’s what I think of Auld - PASS. Why not sign Sanford again?
Posted by TriniD from VanC on 06/25/08 at 02:35 PM ET
“Wellwood is freakin’ made of glass.”
Those are some harsh words in a league where Marion Gaborik still plays!
As for Auld, I agree. I like both players fine, but I think Sanford deserves first crack at the job. He did nothing to knock himself out of consideration.
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 06/25/08 at 03:44 PM ET
Wellwood is freakin’ made of glass.
Maybe he’s a natural for Colorado, then - if Forsberg retires, they will have an open slot for a glass hockey player.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 06/25/08 at 04:31 PM ET
Wellwood, to the Canadian Press:
“I don’t think I have anything to prove to the Leafs. They’ve seen me play and I played well for them at some points. I definitely have something to prove to the Canucks and to myself. I have something to prove to myself.”
Article also includes a deeper explanation from Wellwood about the state of his Glass Groin and related rehabbing issues.
Note: More from Wellwood at Canucks.com
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 06/25/08 at 05:12 PM ET
They can sell it as “Excitement On the Ice and Off!”
One thing that Wings fans can always hold onto is the knowledge that the draama (not a typo) will always be on the ice. The only off-ice draama that I can happening in Detroit is someone claiming that Mr. I wears a rug. Lying scumbags!
Posted by OlderThanChelios from Grand Rapids on 06/25/08 at 05:27 PM ET
Dear God three groin surgeries? He’s worse than Dom “ouch my grrrroin” Hasek.
Posted by TriniD from VanC on 06/25/08 at 05:40 PM ET
maple laughs dumped him for a reason. softness is contagious. nucks better keep him quarantined in manitoba. also the nepotism pick of morgan clark (goalie coach’s son) sucks. it’s a late pick, but a wasted pick is a wasted pick.
Posted by corean canuck from korea on 06/26/08 at 02:21 AM ET
luongo t-boned a friend of mine when he first came here, befor he even played. i was surprized it wasnt in the news >( lawsuit n everything
coulda been more off ice excitement. im watching the canucks winning 6-1 over calg. i wish there was a pre season cup so we could have a chance at it. u know like when kids play a big game n the losers get a medal too just for playing LoL
Posted by dave from abbotsford on 10/01/08 at 11:29 PM ET
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Ahhhh it’ll be great to watch Welly in VanCity… I expect he’ll hate playing for Vigneault. Strange pick up, but thanks, from a Leafs fan!
Posted by Karina on 06/25/08 at 11:45 AM ET