Jason Krog? What the heck?

It seems as if Mike Gillis is now signing players in the hopes that someone will work out as a legitimate offenseive threat for an offensively challenged Canucks squad. Krog put up some great numbers in the AHL last year, but he has never managed to do much at the NHL level. Based on his 07/08 stats, Krog appears to be a setup man (39g, 73a, 112p), which is not what the Canucks really need, they need someone who can put the puck in the net. Krog is also small at 5’11” and 185 lbs. Maybe he will be able to be a productive member of the team, but he seems like another small centre with limited upside when the Canucks need a big, strong centre who will drive to the net.

At centre the Canucks now have Henrik Sedin, Kyle Wellwood (who could play wing), Pavol Demitra (he also plays wing), Ryan Kesler, and Ryan Johsnon, not exactly going to strike fear in the hearts of opposing defenders and goalies.