Player Discussion Parker Wotherspoon (re-signed 1yr $800k)

[DarrenBanks56]

gotta be in tomorrow, no??

 

[Raleighfern]

Compare to Lauko or Steen, forget which one, which are tree trunks.

Steen has tree trunks for sure

 

[Gee Wally]

Bruins defenseman Parker Wotherspoon leaves Canucks fandom in the past - The Boston Globe

Wotherspoon was in attendance in Vancouver when the Bruins won Game 7 of the 2011 Stanley Cup Final.

www.bostonglobe.com

Troy Wotherspoon had to ditch the fan gear.

The lifelong Canucks fan — he still has season tickets — had to start pulling for the Bruins once his son, Parker, pulled on the spoked-B for the first time.

“Yeah, I don’t think he’s thrown on the Canucks jersey in a while,” Parker said, before the Bruins shut out Western Conference-leading Vancouver, 4-0, Thursday night at TD Garden. “He’s definitely been a fan of mine, and my brother [Tyler is] in Utica as well [playing for the Devils’ AHL team] so he just kind of follows us. I don’t think he’s a huge fan of them anymore.”

Parker, a native of Surrey, British Columbia, is very well-versed in the Bruins-Canucks rivalry. As a 14-year-old, he attended Game 7 of the 2011 Stanley Cup Final, won by Boston. He has vivid memories of that Cup clincher.


“Yeah, that was tough. It was weird. I remember when Boston scored the first goal, just the air went out of the building and we knew it was over,” the defenseman said. “It was a tough one, yeah. Obviously, it hurt a lot as a kid.”

He couldn’t help but to think back on those days when he signed with the Bruins as a free agent last July 1 and then slipped into a Boston sweater for the first time.

“It was super special. Obviously, such a storied franchise and there was a little thinking about that for sure, growing up as the opposite, but it was such a great moment for me,” said Wotherspoon, who counted twins Daniel and Henrik Sedin, Ed Jovanovski, Dan Hamhuis, and Kevin Bieksa among his favorite Canucks back in the day.

Wotherspoon, who entered the season with just 12 NHL games on his resume, played in his 21st game of the season Thursday night, paired with Derek Forbort. He’s added some toughness and grit to the backline corps and has chipped in with three assists.

 

[DKH]

He was outstanding last night

If the Hanifin trade/signing doesn’t go down in fine with this next season

Lindholm - McAvoy
Lohrei - Carlo
Wotherspoon - Regula

 

[zaYG]

Didn't get to watch the game between doctor's appointments/work/wife's birthday dinner but he sure as hell looked good in the 10 minute highlights I watched. I really think this kid has a higher ceiling than bottom pair.

 

[Walkenthewalk]

Parker's growing on me, he's got a bit of a bargain basement Johnny Boychuk vibe to him. Hopefully he can stick around like Johnny did.

 

[neelynugs]

sign this guy to one of those 1-way deals like cliffy got a while back, $900K to $1M per year for 3 years.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

He should be in every game.

 

[Blowfish]

 

[mjhfb]

sign this guy to one of those 1-way deals like cliffy got a while back, $900K to $1M per year for 3 years.

I agree. What can go wrong showing faith in a 2015 draft pick?

 

[Grimey]

Bruins defenseman Parker Wotherspoon leaves Canucks fandom in the past - The Boston Globe

Wotherspoon was in attendance in Vancouver when the Bruins won Game 7 of the 2011 Stanley Cup Final.

www.bostonglobe.com

Troy Wotherspoon had to ditch the fan gear.

The lifelong Canucks fan — he still has season tickets — had to start pulling for the Bruins once his son, Parker, pulled on the spoked-B for the first time.

“Yeah, I don’t think he’s thrown on the Canucks jersey in a while,” Parker said, before the Bruins shut out Western Conference-leading Vancouver, 4-0, Thursday night at TD Garden. “He’s definitely been a fan of mine, and my brother [Tyler is] in Utica as well [playing for the Devils’ AHL team] so he just kind of follows us. I don’t think he’s a huge fan of them anymore.”

Parker, a native of Surrey, British Columbia, is very well-versed in the Bruins-Canucks rivalry. As a 14-year-old, he attended Game 7 of the 2011 Stanley Cup Final, won by Boston. He has vivid memories of that Cup clincher.


“Yeah, that was tough. It was weird. I remember when Boston scored the first goal, just the air went out of the building and we knew it was over,” the defenseman said. “It was a tough one, yeah. Obviously, it hurt a lot as a kid.”

He couldn’t help but to think back on those days when he signed with the Bruins as a free agent last July 1 and then slipped into a Boston sweater for the first time.

“It was super special. Obviously, such a storied franchise and there was a little thinking about that for sure, growing up as the opposite, but it was such a great moment for me,” said Wotherspoon, who counted twins Daniel and Henrik Sedin, Ed Jovanovski, Dan Hamhuis, and Kevin Bieksa among his favorite Canucks back in the day.

Wotherspoon, who entered the season with just 12 NHL games on his resume, played in his 21st game of the season Thursday night, paired with Derek Forbort. He’s added some toughness and grit to the backline corps and has chipped in with three assists.

I may be wrong but I believe his brother Tyler played for the Flames vs the Canucks in the 2015 playoffs…them or the Ducks

Thought I remembered hearing the name Wotherspoon in one of those series

 

[DarrenBanks56]

probably mentioned but he really reminds me of ference

 

[TCB]

 

[DarrenBanks56]

the only guy that clears the crease for us.

 

[TCB]

the only guy that clears the crease for us.

He was great in that game, very noticeable in a positive way.

 

[Over the volcano]

Great find by Sweeney

 

[BMC]

I love how he keeps the crease clear for his goalie. Swayman appreciates it that's for sure.

And I love how he chirps his opponents & is ready to go if it goes that far.

 

[CDJ]

Kind of a poor man’s Lindgren right now (a good thing)

Very in-your-face style that I appreciate

 

[TCB]

I love how he keeps the crease clear for his goalie. Swayman appreciates it that's for sure.

And I love how he chirps his opponents & is ready to go if it goes that far.

Yes! He certainly brings an element this team badly needed and the nice thing is he plays the right-side rather well.

 

[BruinDust]

I'd like to see them give Wotherspoon the same sort of contract they gave Kevan Miller and Connor Clifton early into their time in Boston. 2 or 3 year deal at a low AAV but with the security of it being a guaranteed one-way contract.

Wotherspoon is entering his prime age, can play both sides, good character D-man who looks after his own zone.

 

[JRull86]

I'd like to see them give Wotherspoon the same sort of contract they gave Kevan Miller and Connor Clifton early into their time in Boston. 2 or 3 year deal at a low AAV but with the security of it being a guaranteed one-way contract.

Wotherspoon is entering his prime age, can play both sides, good character D-man who looks after his own zone.

I'd be on board for this.

That Clifton contract was great for the team.

 

[wintersej]

I'd be on board for this.

That Clifton contract was great for the team.

I hope it’s first order of business post trade deadline.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Can player either side of the ice. Owns some toughness and gets in opponents' faces. Skates fairly well. Isn't a complete disaster with the puck on his stick.

He's been better than pleasant as a surprise this season. And I'm happy he's going to be back again next year.

 

[Dellstrom]

Well deserved and great value for us. Has played his role very well this year.

 

[Over the volcano]

Certainly earned it.