My friend Bob was a big Linden fan. They had the same birthday and he followed his career from junior so he always thought of Linden as the NHL version of himself. The year Linden retired, Bob lost his battle with cancer. Hearing about Linden always reminds me of my old friend. RIP buddy.
I know what you are trying to say but here is the break down of the Trevor Linden trade. There are a lot more pieces involve during each trade but in general we can sum it up in the following: Trevor Linden initially traded for Todd Bertuzzi - Bertuzzi was a major part of the West Coast Express era of exciting hockey in the early 2000s Todd Bertuzzi traded for Roberto Luongo - Sedin + Luongo era was argubly the most successful era of Canucks hockey Roberto Luongo traded for Jacob Markstrom - Markstrom eventually became an elite goaltender and was a major part in the Canucks bubble playoffs run in 2020. Markstrom eventually left as a UFA and he was also a Vezina finalist last year with Calgary. We got good players in return in this trade tree.
@@RLJ96 on paper you are absolutely correct. The Canucks won the trade in the end and were a much better team after. But they still didn't win the Stanley Cup, and aren't in contention to this day, so in the end it doesn't matter. It comes down to (a) not having a cup but Linden stayed here his entire career or (b) just not having a cup, I choose A
@@tylerm8622 So you would rather be mediocre while hanging on to a veteran than going to the Stanley Cup final? I know the Cup is the ultimate goal, but that run was easily the most successful season the Canucks have ever had. I will take that any day over being consistently mediocre
@@jejsemin33 to quote the great Ricky Bobby, "if you ain't first you last." The Canucks have been to the finals 3 times so saying that 2011 was most successful ever isn't true. And honestly, between '94 and '11 the chances of actually winning were much higher in 94. I wasn't born for the 82 run so can't comment. 52 years... 3 finals appearances leaves 49 years of mediocrity. Linden should have been here for 19 of them.
I bought a Trevor Linden Canucks jersey when I moved from Vancouver to San Jose, in 2000 and I keep it hung up on my office door in full view in the background of my video calls. Big fan both as a player and a person.
'94 playoffs, Linden was also key in the Ronning and Courtnall tying goals before he tied the series with Bure getting the 2OT winner. Then they went on to sweep the Leafs, honestly the best part of the playoffs. I was in Calgary on a trip between Vancouver and Winnipeg when they took out the Leafs, Calgary fans were actually cheering for Vancouver, it was weird.
I really under-appreciated Trevor, even after his work in the '94 Finals, but I was really upset when he was traded out of Vancouver. It just felt like that core still had something, and they needed to be supplemented by good drafting and a few moves to get back to where they were in the mid-90s, but clearly by that time, that ship had sailed and bad asset management capped off by the Messier signing had destroyed any chance for that team in the 90s and they needed a rebuild (which I don't think they ever actually got at any point since I started watching in 1990). I just remember Trevor Linden as one of the most reliable forwards the Canucks ever had. Game in and game out, you knew what to expect. Even when the hands seemed to leave him, you could always count on the effort and he wasn't going to hurt the team in his own end. He was the one guy who really seemed to show up in Game 7s, no matter what Game 7 that was.
Trevor bought a red 1965 Mustang Notchback off Garth Butcher in his rookie year, Trevor would drive Stan Smyl to the rink in it but the passenger window leaked and Steamer often had to sit on a wet seat. He paid less than $5K for it, needed work, but today The Strangler might regret that decision, a '65 Mustang Notchback can go for as high as $40K at auction today.
When I was very, very young I thought the names on the players jersey was their first name...I wondered "Linden. Interesting first name." This was during his second Canucks stint.
i remember Linden in MTL back in 99, he was washed up and close to retirement (in my opinion). i can't believe he played 7 more seasons after that hahaha!
Not now. When Ray Emery died, I made a career video on it and was accused of profiting off of his death. A Salming video will happen in about a month's time.
Remember the Canucks passed on the likes of Roenick, Brind'Amour and Selanne when they drafted Trevor Linden. His best seasons were when the Canucks were the dirtiest team in the League. Always a good fit in Vancouver; but never a Hall-of-Fame calibre player.
Not now. When Ray Emery died, I made a career video on it and was accused of profiting off of his death. A Salming video will happen in about a month's time.
3:40. That iconic pic of Linden and McLean is actually taken after winning Game 6, not after losing Game 7.
My friend Bob was a big Linden fan. They had the same birthday and he followed his career from junior so he always thought of Linden as the NHL version of himself. The year Linden retired, Bob lost his battle with cancer. Hearing about Linden always reminds me of my old friend. RIP buddy.
My all time favourite Canuck and Mr. Vancouver. So many good memories and he had an underrated impact on his second stint with the team.
He should have been a Canuck for his entire career. It was a shame he was ever traded.
I know what you are trying to say but here is the break down of the Trevor Linden trade. There are a lot more pieces involve during each trade but in general we can sum it up in the following:
Trevor Linden initially traded for Todd Bertuzzi - Bertuzzi was a major part of the West Coast Express era of exciting hockey in the early 2000s
Todd Bertuzzi traded for Roberto Luongo - Sedin + Luongo era was argubly the most successful era of Canucks hockey
Roberto Luongo traded for Jacob Markstrom - Markstrom eventually became an elite goaltender and was a major part in the Canucks bubble playoffs run in 2020. Markstrom eventually left as a UFA and he was also a Vezina finalist last year with Calgary.
We got good players in return in this trade tree.
You can thank a certain coach and his pet player for that! >:(
@@RLJ96 on paper you are absolutely correct. The Canucks won the trade in the end and were a much better team after. But they still didn't win the Stanley Cup, and aren't in contention to this day, so in the end it doesn't matter. It comes down to (a) not having a cup but Linden stayed here his entire career or (b) just not having a cup, I choose A
@@tylerm8622 So you would rather be mediocre while hanging on to a veteran than going to the Stanley Cup final? I know the Cup is the ultimate goal, but that run was easily the most successful season the Canucks have ever had. I will take that any day over being consistently mediocre
@@jejsemin33 to quote the great Ricky Bobby, "if you ain't first you last." The Canucks have been to the finals 3 times so saying that 2011 was most successful ever isn't true. And honestly, between '94 and '11 the chances of actually winning were much higher in 94. I wasn't born for the 82 run so can't comment. 52 years... 3 finals appearances leaves 49 years of mediocrity. Linden should have been here for 19 of them.
I bought a Trevor Linden Canucks jersey when I moved from Vancouver to San Jose, in 2000 and I keep it hung up on my office door in full view in the background of my video calls. Big fan both as a player and a person.
'94 playoffs, Linden was also key in the Ronning and Courtnall tying goals before he tied the series with Bure getting the 2OT winner. Then they went on to sweep the Leafs, honestly the best part of the playoffs. I was in Calgary on a trip between Vancouver and Winnipeg when they took out the Leafs, Calgary fans were actually cheering for Vancouver, it was weird.
Of note, Linden was also an NHL ironman for a brief time.
I really under-appreciated Trevor, even after his work in the '94 Finals, but I was really upset when he was traded out of Vancouver. It just felt like that core still had something, and they needed to be supplemented by good drafting and a few moves to get back to where they were in the mid-90s, but clearly by that time, that ship had sailed and bad asset management capped off by the Messier signing had destroyed any chance for that team in the 90s and they needed a rebuild (which I don't think they ever actually got at any point since I started watching in 1990). I just remember Trevor Linden as one of the most reliable forwards the Canucks ever had. Game in and game out, you knew what to expect. Even when the hands seemed to leave him, you could always count on the effort and he wasn't going to hurt the team in his own end. He was the one guy who really seemed to show up in Game 7s, no matter what Game 7 that was.
He, Kirk McLean, and, Pavel Bure, were the only players that showed up, which is why their defeat was, inevitable, if, disappointing.
Trevor bought a red 1965 Mustang Notchback off Garth Butcher in his rookie year, Trevor would drive Stan Smyl to the rink in it but the passenger window leaked and Steamer often had to sit on a wet seat. He paid less than $5K for it, needed work, but today The Strangler might regret that decision, a '65 Mustang Notchback can go for as high as $40K at auction today.
Remember him from the hockey cards of the early 90's. Linden, Bure, Cliff Ronning.
65% points per game player in the regular season and 80% in the playoffs. I call that beast mode.
I hope to see Valtteri Filppula video someday
Trevor Linden was named Captain of the Islanders upon arrival. He was Captain until he was traded.
i know you don't do coaches very often but would you ever do Pat Quinn or Pat Burns?
(and maybe mention their playing careers briefly)
He did a Pat Quinn video when he passed a few years ago, look in his playlists.
He wasn't much of an offensive guy....but steady and had leadership abilities
When I was very, very young I thought the names on the players jersey was their first name...I wondered "Linden. Interesting first name." This was during his second Canucks stint.
i remember Linden in MTL back in 99, he was washed up and close to retirement (in my opinion). i can't believe he played 7 more seasons after that hahaha!
Great career. Great video!
When your team is so historically bad that a picture of the team captain & goaltender embracing after losing is "iconic".
Fond memories of Linden. I'm still mad at NYR for '94 and then sending us Messier.
He's a good one, I have a Linden canucks jersey and it is one of the best ones in my collection!
Career Vid Time!!!! 🏆
94 right in the feels.
I see Trevor Linden; I like/upvote/whatever. It was that simple when I was 12 years old, and it's still that simple.
His career drop off I think had more to do with his MCL tear than anything. Was never quite the same after that.
The Hockey Guy should really do a playing (NHL) career video of Borje Salming! Come on, dude!
Not now. When Ray Emery died, I made a career video on it and was accused of profiting off of his death. A Salming video will happen in about a month's time.
Trevor Linden was one of the captains of his time.
Can you do a video on Kimmo Timonen? Pleeeeease?
Linden, Tanti my 2 favourite Canucks.
So how about a career video of PJ Axelsson?
the one who tied the semis in Nagano :)
Unfortunately he was traded to the absolute nadir of the history of the isles.
fuck yeah trevor linden
Linden
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Greatest Canuck ever!!
Remember the Canucks passed on the likes of Roenick, Brind'Amour and Selanne when they drafted Trevor Linden.
His best seasons were when the Canucks were the dirtiest team in the League.
Always a good fit in Vancouver; but never a Hall-of-Fame calibre player.
Loved #16! Still do, tbh.
The Mess mess
Kinda gives out Horvat vibes eh, who they probably will regret losing too
I'm still stunned that you haven't done a Börje Salming video...
Not now. When Ray Emery died, I made a career video on it and was accused of profiting off of his death. A Salming video will happen in about a month's time.
@@TheHockeyGuy Some ridiculous accusations those were but if that's the case then I totally understand!