Jan Bulis leaves NHL

Jan Bulis leaves NHL. He will play in Russia (Chimik Mytišči) next season. He said, he will earn more money than in NHL (more than 1.3 million USD).

source: http://www.sportovninoviny.cz/index_view.php?id=269131

Sad day for the NHL.

No wonder. It is end of August and he must have go somewhere. I wonder why no NHL team grabbed him. I like the way he played.

He´s bitter now. Europe was not his option. He hoped to play more offense in Vancouver but ended up as a penalty kill specialist once again. And he flourished. He did everything Vigneault asked him for.

His price ? 1.7 milions per year ? Would you give it to him ? I would.

He could have been good depth player for some teams.

No wonder. It is end of August and he must have go somewhere. I wonder why no NHL team grabbed him. I like the way he played.

He´s bitter now. Europe was not his option. He hoped to play more offense in Vancouver but ended up as a penalty kill specialist once again. And he flourished. He did everything Vigneault asked him for.

His price ? 1.7 milions per year ? Would you give it to him ? I would.

Players like Bulis are the ones the cap actually may hurt.

Quality players, but because moneys tight, aren't going to be offered probably what they're worth (at least in relation to what european teams seem to be offering them.)

I take Bulis playing in Russia any day. Now, Russia is prooved to be right for not signing the stupid agreement the rest of Europe had signed. Big deal a team gets 300K for a Ovechkin or Malkin, that's a robbery as I've seen one...But for Every Malkin and Ovechkin, there' will be 5-10 bubble /depth players coming the other way.
Our hockey (Russian) is in serious trouble and the Super Series are showing that, so the more quality players we get the better.

Moreover Chehs usually do well: Marek and Rosa being the better examples!

Good move for Bulis. Makes more money playing in Russia and he'll probably get to play in an offensive role, something he wanted to do here but wasn't good enough.

I take Bulis playing in Russia any day. Now, Russia is prooved to be right for not signing the stupid agreement the rest of Europe had signed.

How does this prove Russia is right? Bulis didn't have an NHL contract.

Too bad, Bulis was pretty good with the Canucks and whether he wants to acknowledge it or not I think AV got the best out of him. Oh well, good luck to him in the future and thanks for a decent season

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Bulis is a very underrated penalty killer/shutdown guy IMO. He was very usefull in Montreal because he could step on the first 2 lines when needed.

I take Bulis playing in Russia any day. Now, Russia is prooved to be right for not signing the stupid agreement the rest of Europe had signed. Big deal a team gets 300K for a Ovechkin or Malkin, that's a robbery as I've seen one...But for Every Malkin and Ovechkin, there' will be 5-10 bubble /depth players coming the other way.
Our hockey (Russian) is in serious trouble and the Super Series are showing that, so the more quality players we get the better.

Moreover Chehs usually do well: Marek and Rosa being the better examples!

Since when is Bulis a quality player?

Finally, we wont have to hear any more crying and complaining from Bulis. He thought the world of himself, that he deserved big money for a career high 20G (4 of which came in 1 game), 40 points and a career of never being able to finish.

Well Don Cherry will be happy, one less Euro to ruin the game!:)

Bulis is NOT under rated.

The Habs had him and it was clear Bulis is a good defensive forward.
Bulis wanted to be a scorer but on ice play proved he was just good defensive player. It came to loggerheads with the Habs and Bulis was let go.
Vancouver tried him and also tried him as a scoring forward but again Bulis proved to be exactly what the Habs thought of him. So back to a defensive role he went.

The problem is Bulis does not want to accept his true value.
He has it in his head to be a scoring forward and that's it.

So back to Europe he goes in an effort to live his dream but not his reality.

Since when is Bulis a quality player?

Finally, we wont have to hear any more crying and complaining from Bulis. He thought the world of himself, that he deserved big money for a career high 20G (4 of which came in 1 game), 40 points and a career of never being able to finish.

For Russia - he is. Big rinks will do a Euro better!

Well Don Cherry will be happy, one less Euro to ruin the game!:)

LOL.....The Don will be happy

How does this prove Russia is right? Bulis didn't have an NHL contract.

Come to think of it, I must have chosen a bad example, but this is the first year, when bubble / depth FA look at Russia as an option. I do agree that no game breakers (except for Yashin) moved to Russia, but about 20 quality players moved to RSL and it can't be a bad sign.

Mr. "should be on the first line" ( :sarcasm: ) in Montreal and Vancouver has left?

Don't let the door hit you on your way out.

Didn't Bulis say he was going to score big time points last season when he started in Vancouver? I was laughing then and I'm still laughing now. I hate players who think they're worlds better than they actually are.

Accept your role, play it well, keep your mouth shut and play the game.

****ing prima donna.

Talk about a MAJOR let down. Bulis was set to break out about 3 years ago. I'm not talking major 1st line damage nor super stardom but at the very least he should have become an above average 2nd line impact player 3 years ago. But...

I bet there are some poolies in here who could post some negative "thanks for zip" comments about him.

for every goal Bulis scored, he missed 10 excellent opportunities. He could easily be scoring 30-40 a season if he actually knew how to finish instead of shooting the puck directly at the goalie.

Yaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!

And I suppose he is going to be a 70 pt player there too?

Didn't Bulis say he was going to score big time points last season when he started in Vancouver? I was laughing then and I'm still laughing now. I hate players who think they're worlds better than they actually are.

Accept your role, play it well, keep your mouth shut and play the game.

****ing prima donna.

He accepted his checking-line role in Vancouver after some early issues, and was great for us down the stretch last year and one of our better forwards in the playoffs. Skated miles for us and was a top-notch 3rd line player.

Could have helped any NHL team at $1.5 million/year ... amazed no-one signed him.

Should have accepted his role as a poor man's Jere Lehtinen, instead of top line offensive forward he thought himself capable of being. A complete whiner and person completely incapable of making a true talent analysis of himself. He will not be missed in the least.

I take Bulis playing in Russia any day. Now, Russia is prooved to be right for not signing the stupid agreement the rest of Europe had signed. Big deal a team gets 300K for a Ovechkin or Malkin, that's a robbery as I've seen one...But for Every Malkin and Ovechkin, there' will be 5-10 bubble /depth players coming the other way.
Our hockey (Russian) is in serious trouble and the Super Series are showing that, so the more quality players we get the better.

Moreover Chehs usually do well: Marek and Rosa being the better examples!

Bulis, as a Free Agent, would have been free to sign in Russia had their been a transfer agreement. The ONLY player who couldn't have signed who has is Svitov.

Bulis was one of our best players in the playoffs... people saying he wasn't a valuable player are wrong.

say it ain't so, Jan.

Jan got his head straight midway through the season and became a very effective 3rd line player. During the playoffs, he skated hard and played physical. I would have liked him back at 1.5 or under, but he'll make more in Russia. Good luck Jan!

Jan got his head straight midway through the season and became a very effective 3rd line player. During the playoffs, he skated hard and played physical. I would have liked him back at 1.5 or under, but he'll make more in Russia. Good luck Jan!

That's the thing. Bulis would be one of the best third-line players in the league if he accepted that that was his role. But if he can make more money getting more ice time in another league, more power to him.

Bulis left the NHL out of fear, knowing that Jack Johnson will be looking for retribution for that hip check he delivered in JJ's debut. :sarcasm:

That's the thing. Bulis would be one of the best third-line players in the league if he accepted that that was his role. But if he can make more money getting more ice time in another league, more power to him.

From what I recall, Bulis said he wanted to come back to Vancouver. I would assume then that he was willing to accept his 3rd line role on the team for a second year. But yes, the money is always a factor.

Bulis left the NHL out of fear, knowing that Jack Johnson will be looking for retribution for that hip check he delivered in JJ's debut. :sarcasm:

Jan MF Bulis.

Meh.

Of course people look back at his Vancouver tenure fondly due to an above average playoffs, and a moderately good run during the tail-end of the season. The fact remains the guy is offensively retarded, and prone to foolish turn-overs that result in odd-man situations against. His hockey smarts are simply in the negative, and he's effective only when he's doing exactly what the coach is telling him. Give him freedom or creative license out there, and he'll hurt the team. He's also bloody awful at carrying the puck, has a poor shot, and tries ridiculous spin moves just inside the blue line (which worked a grand total of 1 time on a Jeff Cowan goal). His speed makes him an effective checker when he applies himself, but he still can't score a goal to save his life, and turns over the puck at inopportune times. I'm really not surprised he ended up in Europe. Only the strength of the Canucks locker-room, and coaching staff prevented him from becoming a negative media issue when he complained about lack of ice-time.

He wants to score.

More power to him that hes going over to give it a try.

Yes he could play in the NHL as a checker, but thats not his dream.

I say kudos tto him for chasing his dream. Perhaps he can work on that skill and his dream can come true in the fullness of time.

Its a better league for him and he will probably get more ice time there

I take Bulis playing in Russia any day. Now, Russia is prooved to be right for not signing the stupid agreement the rest of Europe had signed. Big deal a team gets 300K for a Ovechkin or Malkin, that's a robbery as I've seen one...But for Every Malkin and Ovechkin, there' will be 5-10 bubble /depth players coming the other way.
Our hockey (Russian) is in serious trouble and the Super Series are showing that, so the more quality players we get the better.

Moreover Chehs usually do well: Marek and Rosa being the better examples!

that's bull.

nothing is in trouble. any country would go down like this against Canada at the junior level. hockey's popularity in Canada is so much greater than anywhere else, and the system produces a lot more good players simply because much more kids play hockey than anywhere else.

at senior level things would not be the same, because Russia would be able to make up a team of stars born over a period of 15 years, and not just 2 (bad) years. and not just Russia. the other top countries too.

I think the stumbling block with coming back to the Canucks this season was $1.7 mil was too much relative to what other players the Canucks have signed earn and who can fill a similar role. Add to that, Bulis didn't want to sign a two way contract. Sopel is in a similar situation.

Bulis would be an idiot to sign a two-way contract at this point in his career.

I think the stumbling block with coming back to the Canucks this season was $1.7 mil was too much relative to what other players the Canucks have signed earn and who can fill a similar role. Add to that, Bulis didn't want to sign a two way contract. Sopel is in a similar situation.

Just curious where the idea of a two-way contract came from? I haven't heard of any talk regarding Bulis, the Canucks, and a two-way deal.

Agreed that Bulis is easily a good enough player to demand a one way deal.

The canucks wanted him for offense, unfortunately. He really was, as many have said, a great checker and third liner once he settled into his roll but in a cap worl, a team like the canucks has to save money in every place it can. The glut of bottom 6 forwards has made it impractical to sign 1.5 million dollars worth of Bulis, as effective as he was.

A lot of teams were in a similiar position, and proving that he wasnt top6 material, bulis made the smart financial decision. I could see him making his way back on a struggling team in a year or two, however, who has the cap room and need for a defensive forward.

Bulis has hataz.

Dey be hatin'

But day don't have da cash Bulis be makin'

dman. JMFJ can't kill someone now :( he needs to find another target.

Good for Jan. He was given every opportunity to generate some offense playing with the Sedins and Naslund/Morrison but was unable to protect the puck in the offensive zone, turned the puck over too often and as often as not, turn away from the goal once he gained the zone. He is just doesn't make good decisions with the puck in the offensive zone. I'm not even sure the big ice surface is going to help him offensively - just gives him more space to not go to the net.

Once he accepted his role as a PK specialist and 3rd line winger, he was very effective for the Canucks. Vigneault even rewarded his good effort with the occasional shift on one of the top 2 lines. But that role doesn't earn you $1.7M in the salary capped NHL.

Bulis was one of our best players in the playoffs... people saying he wasn't a valuable player are wrong.This statement puts an exclamation mark on just how weak the Canucks' offense was last season.

If 2pts in 12 games is "one of your best", then you've got some SERIOUS problems.

Not to mention he was on the 4th line for the majority.

He wants to score.

More power to him that hes going over to give it a try.

Yes he could play in the NHL as a checker, but thats not his dream.

I say kudos tto him for chasing his dream. Perhaps he can work on that skill and his dream can come true in the fullness of time.

He played with the Sedins and couldn't produce. That should end his dream to be a scorer, he just doesn't have the finish.

Great 2-way 3rd liner though.

Bulis was not on the 4th line for the majority of the season. You might wanna actually pay attention during the season, it proves helpful when discussing the team.

Players like Bulis are the ones the cap actually may hurt.

Quality players, but because moneys tight, aren't going to be offered probably what they're worth (at least in relation to what european teams seem to be offering them.)

You are so right. A player like Bulis is a servicable 3rd liner/40 pt guy, but what team would pay him the equivalent of 1.5mil tax free?

Bulis was not on the 4th line for the majority of the season. You might wanna actually pay attention during the season, it proves helpful when discussing the team.

Pretty sure he meant he was on the 4th for the playoffs (I dunno if it's true or not)

Crickets won't even bother to chirp.

Good for Bulis.

I really think if it wasn't for the cap he probably would have been resigned because he did offer to play for what they paid him before (1.3m IIRC).

No wonder. It is end of August and he must have go somewhere. I wonder why no NHL team grabbed him. I like the way he played.

He´s bitter now. Europe was not his option. He hoped to play more offense in Vancouver but ended up as a penalty kill specialist once again. And he flourished. He did everything Vigneault asked him for.

His price ? 1.7 milions per year ? Would you give it to him ? I would.



he was givn an oppurtuntiy to play with the twins but didnt do crap...until his trade request his work ethic sucked and after it seemed his work ethic was better but you dont pay domeone 1.3 mill just to be inconsistent and a penalty killer

Just curious where the idea of a two-way contract came from? I haven't heard of any talk regarding Bulis, the Canucks, and a two-way deal.

Just reading between the lines on some of Nonis's comments, but as a manager myself. Whether a player deserves a one way or not, the Canucks are currently in no position cap wise to sign any player to a one way if that player is penciled in to the bottom six. There is just no more spare cap space to carry that player if he can't play regular. Chouinard killed them last season. Offer a contract because he could help the team, but only if a player takes a two way, puts his making the team where his mouth is and earns his roster spot otherwise the Canucks cannot afford to offer any contract.

Good for him. He's the type of player the cap really hurts. Great third liner who would make about 1.5mil in the NHL, but could get much more in Russia. Wished we could resign him but realistically there was no room for him on this team.

There's no way Bulis or Sopel got two-way offers from the Canucks.

So let's follow his career so far:

Drafted by Washington, develops in a checking line role, wants bigger role, demands trade, traded to Montreal
In Montreal, played a solid checking line role, wants bigger role, signs with Vancouver
In Vancouver, a very good checking line player, wants bigger role, signs in Russia.

What happens when he gets shunted to the third line in Russia? Will he sign in Germany?

Players like Bulis will be the casualties of the salary cap. Star players will still be payed like stars and teams will look for players making at or near minimum wage to fill out the roster. Mid level players too good to make minimum wage but not good enough to make the big bucks will have to either take less then they would earn in other leagues or go play in those other leagues.

So let's follow his career so far:

Drafted by Washington, develops in a checking line role, wants bigger role, demands trade, traded to Montreal
In Montreal, played a solid checking line role, wants bigger role, signs with Vancouver
In Vancouver, a very good checking line player, wants bigger role, signs in Russia.

What happens when he gets shunted to the third line in Russia? Will he sign in Germany?

Exactly. Take the hint. I've always wanted to dunk, but I'm not going to go to an elementary school to throw down.

Exactly. Take the hint. I've always wanted to dunk, but I'm not going to go to an elementary school to throw down.

Well yeah, the level of competition is too high for you. :sarcasm:


Those 5th graders are fierce, lil anklebiters. ;)

there's definitely more (better) players leaving the NHL to play in the RSL this season than last year. I wonder what it's gonna be like in 5 years.

this in only the beginning.

there's definitely more (better) players leaving the NHL to play in the RSL this season than last year. I wonder what it's gonna be like in 5 years.

this in only the beginning.

A league full of fringe NHLers who don't have the passion to make it on the biggest stage and instead go for the sure money. It seems to be weeding out a lot of the type of players I don't want on my team. For example, a player like Koltsov has a great skillset but is he the kind of guy you go to war and win with?

A more legitimate thread title would be:

"NHL leaves Jan Bulis"

e5?

RSL... The NEW IHL. ;)
Developments like these could be a win-win for both leagues.

RSL... The NEW IHL. ;)
Developments like these could be a win-win for both leagues.

its great news for hungry canadian /us born players .but these guys better realize its harder getting back to the NHL the second time.the russian hockey league will be the next best league tho and for young 18-23 yr old players who emerge as being forces will cash in in north america .bulis really is worth 450000 US .good move for him and the nhl

He was afraid that his life would be in danger if he didn't. JMFJ was going to exact his revenge this season. Smart guy...

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There's no way Bulis or Sopel got two-way offers from the Canucks.

Oh. You believe Sopel & Bulis are elite players who are so wanted by various NHL teams that they can demand one way contract?

Bulis is out of the NHL. Sopel is still unsigned, two weeks before the season starts.

Bulis was vying for a third line roster spot against Cooke, Shannon, Isbister, Cowan, Linden, Grabner, Burrows, Balej, Jaffray, Hansen & Raymond. You are saying Bulis is so much better than those he had to compete against that he could demand a one way?

The only roster spot on defense is the #7D spot. You feel Sopel should get an one way contract so he can sit in the pressbox?

One way contracts mean you are stuck with that player and his salary for at least the full season. GM's only give them out when it is the only way to sign that UFA and the GM feels the team needs that player because what the team already has isn't good enough.

Oh. You believe Sopel & Bulis are elite players who are so wanted by various NHL teams that they can demand one way contract?

Bulis is out of the NHL. Sopel is still unsigned, two weeks before the season starts.

Bulis was vying for a third line roster spot against Cooke, Shannon, Isbister, Cowan, Linden, Grabner, Burrows, Balej, Jaffray, Hansen & Raymond. You are saying Bulis is so much better than those he had to compete against that he could demand a one way?

The only roster spot on defense is the #7D spot. You feel Sopel should get an one way contract so he can sit in the pressbox?

One way contracts mean you are stuck with that player and his salary for at least the full season.GM's only give them out when it is the only way to sign that UFA and the GM feels the team needs that player because what the team already has isn't good enough.

Maybe GMs want to sign these guys to two-way contracts. Sure, in a perfect world. In a perfect world Holmgren would've signed Briere to a two-way contract just in case things didn't work out during those 8 years he could ship him off to the AHL. But at this point in their careers, Bulis and Sopel would both be absolutely stupid to take a two-way deal. It's just mind-bogglingly foolish to even suggest it. Are you sure you know what one-way and two-way deals are? Not being condescending here.

Maybe GMs want to sign these guys to two-way contracts. Sure, in a perfect world. In a perfect world Holmgren would've signed Briere to a two-way contract just in case things didn't work out during those 8 years he could ship him off to the AHL. But at this point in their careers, Bulis and Sopel would both be absolutely stupid to take a two-way deal. It's just mind-bogglingly foolish to even suggest it. Are you sure you know what one-way and two-way deals are? Not being condescending here.

Yes I am aware of the difference. No it is not foolish to suggest it. The players do not have to accept it, but in the case of Bulis & Sopel even in light of the Canucks tight cap limitations, those two both stated they wanted to resign with the Canucks, but both are still unsigned, not only by the Canucks, but with any NHL team. Ask yourself why? Both are good enough players to be attractive to a number of teams. Part of the reason likely is money, but part of the reason is how much flexibility the team has to move that player. Even though a player on a one way can be sent to the minors, the amount of the player's salary in the minors affects that flexibility due to recall waiver rules. The Canucks are one of the main teams that has relied on that flexibilty in the past to juggle it's salary cap.

Bulis left the NHL out of fear, knowing that Jack Johnson will be looking for retribution for that hip check he delivered in JJ's debut. :sarcasm:


Yeah, the title should say "Fearing certain death, Jan Bulis leaves NHL"

That's too bad, I was looking forward to seeing Bulis embarass Jack Johnson again.

That's too bad, I was looking forward to seeing Bulis embarass Jack Johnson again.

From what Jack's friend said(who posts here) he was definitely going to target Bulis the next time they faced off. JackJohnsonFan said that he, Jack and Jack's little brother were re-watching that game and when it came to the hit, his brother kept rewinding and laughing. Jack with a dead serious look on his face said "It's not funny. I'll be looking for him, and next time it's going to be him on the ice".

From what Jack's friend said(who posts here) he was definitely going to target Bulis the next time they faced off. JackJohnsonFan said that he, Jack and Jack's little brother were re-watching that game and when it came to the hit, his brother kept rewinding and laughing. Jack with a dead serious look on his face said "It's not funny. I'll be looking for him, and next time it's going to be him on the ice".

Wow, what a moron. Rookie much?

Bulis would destroy Johnson. I heard that Johnson bribed Bulis to leave the NHL.

Wow, what a moron. Rookie much?

That's Johnson. He takes names and numbers when he plays. Nothing wrong with that. He isn't the first, and won't be the last.

Bulis is getting the shaft here. He was completely unhelpful at the start of the year but once his dad kicked his ass and screwed his head on straight he started really contributing to the team and I really liked what he brought as a checking forward.

I'll be looking for him, and next time it's going to be him on the ice".

Did Jack "Menudo Fan" Johnson retract his earlier threat to meet under the Oak tree at recess?

"on the ice". Not only is the post ridiculous but it's way beyond fake.

That's Johnson. He takes names and numbers when he plays. Nothing wrong with that. He isn't the first, and won't be the last.

Take names and numbers of cheap shots, or dirty plays, or clean checks that you're gonna retaliate with a clean hit later that game. But to be so embarrassed you're talking about getting revenge next season against a guy who hit you cleanly just screams immature rookie. I hope for him the story is fake, or he'll become a bigger punchline than just the MF stuff.

EDIT: I'd like to retract my previous statement. What if JJ gets an account on hfboards and comes after me? It could be me being called a moron and immature...

Whatever guys. He's not the first, and he won't be the last who looks for revenge for hits. It's not immaturity, it's part of his competitive nature.

From what Jack's friend said(who posts here) he was definitely going to target Bulis the next time they faced off. JackJohnsonFan said that he, Jack and Jack's little brother were re-watching that game and when it came to the hit, his brother kept rewinding and laughing. Jack with a dead serious look on his face said "It's not funny. I'll be looking for him, and next time it's going to be him on the ice".

Jack Johnson to Russia?

So let's follow his career so far:

Drafted by Washington, develops in a checking line role, wants bigger role, demands trade, traded to Montreal
In Montreal, played a solid checking line role, wants bigger role, signs with Vancouver
In Vancouver, a very good checking line player, wants bigger role, signs in Russia.

What happens when he gets shunted to the third line in Russia? Will he sign in Germany?

In Vancouver, wanted bigger offensive role, failed in that role, became a very good checking line player, no contract offer from Canucks even though he said he would play for what they paid him last season, signs in Russia.

Jack Johnson to Russia?

That would make my day

That sound you just heard was a collective sigh of relief from all thirty team's top lines.

That sound you just heard was a collective sigh of relief from all thirty team's top lines.i gotta admit, your display picture is the worst ive seen

Jack Johnson to Russia?

That'd be beyond awesome. :biglaugh:

Too bad Bulis was a good depth player, had lots of speed, he could help any team

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Did Jack "Menudo Fan" Johnson retract his earlier threat to meet under the Oak tree at recess?

"on the ice". Not only is the post ridiculous but it's way beyond fake.[/QUOTE]
This post is actually true.

JJ's best friend posted that story over on a kings board. He has posted other things such as JJ's numbers (last season 33, now 3) which have both been right. And he even invited Kings fans in Michigan to go play pick up with Him, Jack and Jack's family (with pictures of the event).

So much to your disinterest we (kings fans) have much reason to believe the things JJ said about Jan were true.

This post is actually true.

JJ's best friend posted that story over on a kings board. He has posted other things such as JJ's numbers (last season 33, now 3) which have both been right. And he even invited Kings fans in Michigan to go play pick up with Him, Jack and Jack's family (with pictures of the event).

So much to your disinterest we (kings fans) have much reason to believe the things JJ said about Jan were true.

Geez, I was hoping for his benefit it wasn't true. That's a hilarious story, in a haha you're a moron way. "on the ice", haha that's just gold. How is Jack going to find time to play hockey with all these personal vendettas he's going to hold against every player in the NHL who bumps him?

Someone has watched Kill Bill one too many times.

Geez, I was hoping for his benefit it wasn't true. That's a hilarious story, in a haha you're a moron way. "on the ice", haha that's just gold. How is Jack going to find time to play hockey with all these personal vendettas he's going to hold against every player in the NHL who bumps him?

Someone has watched Kill Bill one too many times.

I guess you haven't watched hockey enough to really notice how many times players come up against each other during your average game.. Remember, it doesn't just have to be a hard it, we all know JJ is not above a cheapshot or two. ;) And lord knows what goes on in the corners.

I guess you haven't watched hockey enough to really notice how many times players come up against each other during your average game.. Remember, it doesn't just have to be a hard it, we all know JJ is not above a cheapshot or two. ;) And lord knows what goes on in the corners.

Yes, clearly me thinking Johnson is being a child by threatening retribution on a 3rd line euro player who hit him cleanly, and without injury or intent to do so, and is not known for being cheap, last year, and me implying it's going to be a difficult maturation process if he wants to go after ever player who ever bumps him in his career, means that I haven't watched enough hockey to know the level of physical cotnact involved.

My favorite play by Bulis was when it was in overtime against chicago and he tried to make a pavel bure move around Havlat, puck into skates, and up to his stick again. He thought he was so talented he decided to use Havlats skates and Havlat was like lol newb, and took the puck on a break away with like less than a minute left. Luongo was like, sup, I play good goalie and saved Bulis' ass.

The cap room wasn't worth Bulis' services. Hell yeah he was a good penalty killer, but he isn't will to accept his role as a checker (an elite one at that). I won't miss him. That 1.5 mil can be spent at the deadline on a scoring forward... Vancouver has tons of checkers that are good enough to take his spot on the pk.