Yeah Trevor will be back!
Although not new news, Trevor Linden will be back for another year with the Vancouver Canucks. The 17-year NHL veteran has agreed to a one-year, $600,000 deal that also includes $200,000 in performance bonuses.
The Medicine Hat, Alta., native was originally selected second overall by the Canucks in the 1988 Entry Draft and now seems certain to end his career with the club. Linden has also suited up for the Washington Capitals, Montreal Canadians and New York Islanders, playing a total of 1,243 games for 830 career points (356 goals, 474 assists).
While Linden has never been an offensive force in the league, he has managed to record at least 30 goals six times in his career. His strength, however, has always been in his defensive play where Linden's established himself as a solid two-way player. Linden's resume also includes a lengthy stint as president for the NHL Players' Association before deciding not to seek re-election this past July. He held that position since June 1998.
Glad to have you back Trevor!
In other Canucks related news: Anson Carter has signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets. What an idiot! Turned down a 2 year contract worth more than the one year with the BJ's. He'd have continued playing on the #2 line with the Sedin twins and all because he wanted more money and a longer contract. He got neither and ended up holding out until there was no money for the Canucks to even give him the original offer. Now he's with the BJ's at a lesser term at lesser money on a lesser team. Way to go.
Ryan Kessler got his Philly "steal" offer matched by Dave Nonis. 10 goals last year and he nets a 1.9 million contract. Good for him, can't imagine the pressure he'll be under to earn it now though. But I like him so its okay. LOL. Hope to see him on one of the two top lines!
Pre-Season opens on Sunday, Sept 25 against the Ducks! Can't wait!! Go Canucks Go!
Although not new news, Trevor Linden will be back for another year with the Vancouver Canucks. The 17-year NHL veteran has agreed to a one-year, $600,000 deal that also includes $200,000 in performance bonuses.The Medicine Hat, Alta., native was originally selected second overall by the Canucks in the 1988 Entry Draft and now seems certain to end his career with the club. Linden has also suited up for the Washington Capitals, Montreal Canadians and New York Islanders, playing a total of 1,243 games for 830 career points (356 goals, 474 assists).
While Linden has never been an offensive force in the league, he has managed to record at least 30 goals six times in his career. His strength, however, has always been in his defensive play where Linden's established himself as a solid two-way player. Linden's resume also includes a lengthy stint as president for the NHL Players' Association before deciding not to seek re-election this past July. He held that position since June 1998.
Glad to have you back Trevor!
In other Canucks related news: Anson Carter has signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets. What an idiot! Turned down a 2 year contract worth more than the one year with the BJ's. He'd have continued playing on the #2 line with the Sedin twins and all because he wanted more money and a longer contract. He got neither and ended up holding out until there was no money for the Canucks to even give him the original offer. Now he's with the BJ's at a lesser term at lesser money on a lesser team. Way to go.
Ryan Kessler got his Philly "steal" offer matched by Dave Nonis. 10 goals last year and he nets a 1.9 million contract. Good for him, can't imagine the pressure he'll be under to earn it now though. But I like him so its okay. LOL. Hope to see him on one of the two top lines!
Pre-Season opens on Sunday, Sept 25 against the Ducks! Can't wait!! Go Canucks Go!
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