So, does Torts head end up in a Bowling Ball Bag too?Rumsfeld wrote:Torts is like the hockey version of fucking Ralphie from the Sopranos. The good news is that Ralphie was my favourite character and this is going to be hilarious. The bad news is that Ralphie and Torts both have ego issues which prevent them from playing well with others.![]()
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So, does Torts head end up in a Bowling Ball Bag too?[/quote]
It probably won't take too long. I see this union as having a fairly short life span - maybe 3 years max.
So, does Torts head end up in a Bowling Ball Bag too?[/quote]
It probably won't take too long. I see this union as having a fairly short life span - maybe 3 years max.
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I like Torts if only for his beard. I like a real man, whether it's a faux-goatee, a full beard or gray wings, don't you Doc?!
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i Like this move.
The canucks are stuck with the core they have now with all the NTC's and long term contracts.
They've shown us they can't get it done in the playoffs and i'm sure the management would love to clear out a few core members.however,this is the team we're stuck with for a few years so hopefully Tort's abrasiveness is beneficial and the new coaches can get the special teams happening again.
The canucks are stuck with the core they have now with all the NTC's and long term contracts.
They've shown us they can't get it done in the playoffs and i'm sure the management would love to clear out a few core members.however,this is the team we're stuck with for a few years so hopefully Tort's abrasiveness is beneficial and the new coaches can get the special teams happening again.
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I'm thinkin he's more of a Paulie Walnuts,good points on the entertainment factor.Should be goodRumsfeld wrote:Torts is like the hockey version of fucking Ralphie from the Sopranos. The good news is that Ralphie was my favourite character and this is going to be hilarious. The bad news is that Ralphie and Torts both have ego issues which prevent them from playing well with others.![]()

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Best move Gillis has done as GM of your Vancouver Canucks. Torts is nuts
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Gillis got tired of people calling him arrogant so he hires a coach who is even more lovable.
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Who else were they going to hire? Arniel? Not in this market. Ruff. He had a pussy team in Buffalo. Do not need another 'love em to death' coach.
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This smells of desparation.
Aquaman's gonna sell more tickets for a while.
Nothing draws attention like train wrecks.
Aquaman's gonna sell more tickets for a while.
Nothing draws attention like train wrecks.
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And if you could dig up the old board you'd see I was calling for it before that.Strangelove wrote:Yeah, you and I were both hollering for AV's head a year ago.ODB wrote: Hey Hey, Ho Ho, Av has got to go...
Ding Dong the stupid cunt is dead...![]()
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The only thing that worries me about Torts is that he sometimes sports a goatee....

Here's to the next chapter!

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Desperate times call for desperate measures.sagebrush wrote: This smells of desparation.
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I love Torts.FAN wrote:Gillis got tired of people calling him arrogant so he hires a coach who is even more lovable.
Gillis.... not so much.
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Thumbs up. I guess we throw one more punch at a cup with this core after all....
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Hope for the best, don't expect it.Strangelove wrote:Desperate times call for desperate measures.sagebrush wrote: This smells of desparation.
Gonna be good theatre though.
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Even though it is all but confirmed reports are circulating that all other candidates that the Canucks interviewed have been officially informed that they are out of the running. So if it's not Torts then no else is left standing. Pretty good indication that he has the job and just the details need working out at this point.
Reports also circulating that both Dallas and Vancouver were trying to wait out Tippet but once word leaked two days ago that he was intent on staying with the team then both Dallas and Vancouver sprung to action to lock up their respective coaches. At that time everyone else was told thanks but no thanks.
Reports also circulating that both Dallas and Vancouver were trying to wait out Tippet but once word leaked two days ago that he was intent on staying with the team then both Dallas and Vancouver sprung to action to lock up their respective coaches. At that time everyone else was told thanks but no thanks.
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