Today a page was turned in Vancouver Canuck history. Markus Naslund - a 12 year Canuck veteran - signed with the Rangers for 2 years and $8 million. His production has been steadily declining from a high of 104 points 5 or 6 years ago to 55 this past season. However, the stifling style of hockey that has been coached the past 2 years surely acount for 15 to 20 point drop. Look for Nazy to get 30 plus goals and around 70 points next year. 
You heard it hear first! He'll be more rested with a lot less travel in the east and will not always be playing with pylons for linemates. They had nice things to say, but I was hoping the Canucks would be able to get him back at a cheaper rate, but this is probably the best for Naslund. He was definitely the best trade that Pat Quinn ever made. (ever see Alex Stojanov again?)
You heard it hear first! He'll be more rested with a lot less travel in the east and will not always be playing with pylons for linemates. They had nice things to say, but I was hoping the Canucks would be able to get him back at a cheaper rate, but this is probably the best for Naslund. He was definitely the best trade that Pat Quinn ever made. (ever see Alex Stojanov again?)It will be interesting to see what this new management team actually comes up with for a team for next year. They have kept the same coach, same scouting staff. They have let go Naslund (soon to be Morrison too) and replaced them with 3rd and 4th line role players. We need to find some scoring somewhere, but it looks like the free agent pool has pretty much dried up. Unless something changes, goals are going to be much harder to come by in 08-09. Gilles is going to have to make a trade if he really wants to make some change.
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