Ray Ferraro on the Canucks 3 game win streak, Rutherford’s comments and more
ESPN NHL Analyst Ray Ferraro joined the guys and talked about the Canucks 3 game win streak and Jim Rutherford’s interview with Gary Mason earlier this week.
I really like Ray Ferraro and respect his knowledge and opinions — but I'm also aware Ray has to be careful about what he says about the Canucks. Ray's wife is in Canucks management, so he is restricted in speaking the truth. But fans like me know what the truth is — Jim Rutherford's comments about Miller-Petterson were an admission of failure. Rutherford signed Petterson to a huge new contract, making him the 5th Highest Paid Player in the NHL, and the future franchise superstar of the Canucks. Ray can't say like us fans can— "IT WAS A HUGE MISTAKE! RUTHERFORD WAS WRONG!" Now Canucks have a player who is totally over-rated and vastly over-paid, and unable to live up to the huge expectations..This is definitely hurting the team. Petterson should be scoring goals and putting up stats like Quinn Hughes, and he is NOT. He is way down at #123 in the league, between Kyle Palmieri and Neil Pionk. The worst part of this situation is — I don't think Petterson will ever live up to his huge contract, no matter what team he plays for. You can see it in every game. This is a huge problem for the Canucks and it's no wonder guys like Miller are frustrated.
Am I the only one noticing that Rutherford likes to point a lot of fingers over different things that are negative about this organization, but does not really take ownership to the management's role in these problems?
From management's handling of Boudreau's firing, to the choice of offering both Miller and Petey big contracts with NMC when they know those two could not get along (assuming the story reported about the rift is true), to the team's decision to allow the defence to go into shambles in the off-season (but focused on "upgrading" the forward group), and most recently to him ranting about Zadorov not re-signing with the team. This is not to say the Rutherford-Allvin regime has not made some very astute moves or that they are 100% to blame for all the ills of the franchise, but they are certainly partially responsible or very responsible for a lot of problems that we are seeing too.
My hunch is that JR talked to the team before the start of the 3 win streak to tell them what is going to be on the papers so get your act together as a team..
“You can’t handle the truth! “ So true, the Canucks are like our favourite sons, who would of thought they hate each other? How could they? How many people you work with you don’t care for?
Don keeps acting like Huggy isn't the best D-man in the league. Donny is definitely a Old school Canucks fan…always the Pessimist. Embrace it. Now if only we could get the other 2 Hughes bros. here…that would be Nirvana
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The Canucks are the dumpster fire of the NHL.
They are going nowhere fast.
Carolina is now my favourite to win the cup this year. Hope they do!
how about Miller an Boeser to Columbusfor Fantilli and Olivier and 1st round pick
Make the playoffs. Get to play Oilers or Golden Knights in first round 😩
I really like Ray Ferraro and respect his knowledge and opinions — but I'm also aware Ray has to be careful about what he says about the Canucks. Ray's wife is in Canucks management, so he is restricted in speaking the truth. But fans like me know what the truth is — Jim Rutherford's comments about Miller-Petterson were an admission of failure. Rutherford signed Petterson to a huge new contract, making him the 5th Highest Paid Player in the NHL, and the future franchise superstar of the Canucks. Ray can't say like us fans can— "IT WAS A HUGE MISTAKE! RUTHERFORD WAS WRONG!" Now Canucks have a player who is totally over-rated and vastly over-paid, and unable to live up to the huge expectations..This is definitely hurting the team. Petterson should be scoring goals and putting up stats like Quinn Hughes, and he is NOT. He is way down at #123 in the league, between Kyle Palmieri and Neil Pionk. The worst part of this situation is — I don't think Petterson will ever live up to his huge contract, no matter what team he plays for. You can see it in every game. This is a huge problem for the Canucks and it's no wonder guys like Miller are frustrated.
Ray's reaction to Dhalils lack of effort on his shirt was impeccable 😂
Love Ray’s comments. He is very knowledgeable and has a ton of insight. Wish he was doing all the Canucks game.
Am I the only one noticing that Rutherford likes to point a lot of fingers over different things that are negative about this organization, but does not really take ownership to the management's role in these problems?
From management's handling of Boudreau's firing, to the choice of offering both Miller and Petey big contracts with NMC when they know those two could not get along (assuming the story reported about the rift is true), to the team's decision to allow the defence to go into shambles in the off-season (but focused on "upgrading" the forward group), and most recently to him ranting about Zadorov not re-signing with the team. This is not to say the Rutherford-Allvin regime has not made some very astute moves or that they are 100% to blame for all the ills of the franchise, but they are certainly partially responsible or very responsible for a lot of problems that we are seeing too.
The Canucks historically have been great when the games don't matter.
He would know! His wifey is AGM
Sitting back in the 3rd, trying to win a 1 goal game pisses me off
I think Stone could have avoided hitting Heiskanen the way he did. It didn’t have to happen.
Looks like players are playing for contracts
Ray is the man
If the Canucks manage to make it to the playoffs, Quinn wins the Hart.
Dallus, Texus
My hunch is that JR talked to the team before the start of the 3 win streak to tell them what is going to be on the papers so get your act together as a team..
Ray is always the best guest!!
“You can’t handle the truth! “
So true, the Canucks are like our favourite sons, who would of thought they hate each other?
How could they?
How many people you work with you don’t care for?
Don keeps acting like Huggy isn't the best D-man in the league. Donny is definitely a Old school Canucks fan…always the Pessimist. Embrace it. Now if only we could get the other 2 Hughes bros. here…that would be Nirvana
Love Ray! Happy Lunar New Year !!
There's a lot of great broadcasters in this league but I think Ray is the best
Mr. Ferraro is a savage. Not backing down. Love it.
We need more of Mr. Ferraro on Canucks broadcast.
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